Two-states or ‘TRNC’ recognition

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/01/31/two-states-or-trnc-recognition/

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"That federation would comprise a federal government with a single international personality, along with a Turkish Cypriot constituent state and a Greek Cypriot constituent state, which would be of equal status."

...count them, for this agreement to fructify, there are (at least) three Constituencies. That of the People, as Individuals, the State, and those of the National Assemblies, where as Persons a majority with its agenda demonstrate their respect for the minorities that live among them, recognising and providing for their special needs as well.

Bicommunal cannot accurately be defined in Cyprus without recognising that even after decades of being unnaturally torn apart as "Greeks" and "Turks", (and despite the assimilation), that Cypriots also (still) exist, because while "they" have their own candidates, Cypriots about half the voting public no matter how its counted, have always had theirs' as well.

...indeed, if Mr. Tatar dares, while standing by the Flag of Cyprus, he may have what he wants, two states. If it were so, with the President between them, he would have an equal in the leader of such a second Cypriot Constituency, in effect, and a Cypriot way.

...indeed, we see what "Turkishness" is doing to Turkey, and what it has done, in Cyprus, as the Problem.

Mr. Tatar would do well to consider, if he is a "Cypriot Turk", to recall that Turkish Cypriots cannot be ignored. Going too far, deluding himself, that they will remain silent, will only provoke them to action. And if it came to this, through public demonstration, with Cyprus the existential question, not just Turkish Cypriots, but Cypriots in solidarity, as a grand exposition of their Flag, rightfully theirs, the Flag of Cyprus, will also have "picnics" too.

Tatar controversially renames bicommunal committees

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/01/18/tatar-controversially-renames-bicommunal-committees/

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...what is a "Cypriot Turk" for example?

Turkish Cypriots, like all Cypriots, may come to understand that silenced as they are, "Turkishness", (like "Greekness" decades ago), now looms large as the existential threat which usurps their singular identity: those who love this island as this island's steward.

...i am waiting for Cypriots to have their "picnics", in the spring and summer, quite frankly.

They, also may express themselves, (under their Flag, the one rightfully theirs, the Flag of Cyprus,) and demonstrate to Mr. Tatar (and Mr. Erdogan), that: "Turks" may exist, so too "Greeks" as he defines them, but that (despite their denial) Greeks and Turks who are about half the voting population either way exist who are Cypriot.

...with this petty dithering that someone in his office must be quite proud of, he does himself no favours.

EU’s Borrell urged to participate in an informal meeting

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/01/18/eus-borrell-urged-to-participate-in-an-informal-meeting/

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...yes please.

Mr. Borrell represents the larger context of the Problem; the values and responsibilities that go along with Universal Principals, which at the moment, it seems, Mr. Erdogan questions.

...indeed, what is the Cyprus Problem, having become a problem which Turkey has taken to places far beyond these shores? It is an indication that the Cyprus problem is a symptom of something bigger. And let's remember what tore Cyprus apart decades ago, "Turkishness", tears at Turkey herself, today.

...indeed, what does Erdogan want, to have caused such disruption, internationally, and in the region, that he has found himself quite isolated, except for Pakistan, the "Brotherhood", and Iran? What is Cyprus to him but the very root of a grand design, failing which, he may turn from the Nation he defines, for the State defined by the People.

Beyond the Treaty of Lausanne (and Sevres), a "new" Turkey, not Cyprus, is his Problem.

I am hopeful. Let's not forget that as a deadline, (toward his Legacy) he has two years before Turkey's Centennial.

Opinion: Turkey will drive a hard bargain. Here’s how the Biden team can react.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/28/turkey-plans-play-hardball-heres-how-biden-team-should-react/

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Erdogan, one hopes, will recognise that Cypriots, like Cyprus, exist. The Problem which has torn apart Cyprus for decades, "Turkishness", now threatens, and for the same reasons, to tear Turkey apart.

As in Cyprus, where it is unthinkable of it ever becoming "Greek" again, Turkey can never be "Turkish". Both Cyprus, and Turkey, are States. Neither can claim that such an existence includes discrimination or distinction for one Nation over another, Constitutionally speaking, because they are based on the Universal Principals on which our Humanity is based. Mr. Erdogan has a choice, and, he has chosen to disrupt his relations, internationally, and with all his neighbours, one also hopes, to be in a better position to move these players to work comprehensively, toward a solution, in effect, on what is his Problem; getting passed the Treaty of Lausanne.

...indeed, he has a choice to make. Who will he betray, in making his Legacy, the People of Turkey, the world, or, the Nation as he describes it, expanding? To some degree, he may get satisfaction for both, if he has a mind to.

...and let's not forget that he has only two years to do it in, in time for Turkey's Centennial. 

US model best for Cyprus

https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/01/17/us-model-best-for-cyprus/

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...well said, Mr. Riza.

Indeed. i have asked for a long time, who represents Cypriots, having been divided by the "Greeks" and "Turks" that live among them? And what of the Rule of Law, values and principals, which people as a People respect: as Individuals, not just as Persons; such, is defined a State, above the notion of Nations that live within it.

...thank-you.

Our View: Predictable negativity from parties on Cyprus conference

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/01/16/our-view-predictable-negativity-from-parties-on-cyprus-conference/

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Tatar asks for "Sovereign Equality", and what is wrong with that?

I ask where is this equal, among Cypriot Constituencies, when no other Constituency actually exists?

Where is this Sovereignty as Cypriots?

Is it unreasonable to ask, who represents Cypriots when the Government, of Cyprus, is represented by Greeks exclusively, except of course the one Turkish Cypriot MEP which won a seat recently?

Is Cyprus "Greek"? Indeed, where is the Greek Constituency?

And as a Constituency would it not have this same capacity to better define their distinct identity?

If Cyprus is to be truly, a BBF, (like the USA, or Canada, e.g.), there is Freedom as a People, Individuals without further distinction or discrimination, and Liberty, where as Persons, they demonstrate toward each other the same respect and trust (by also providing for the special needs of the minorities living among them).

Who represents Cypriots? If left to the opposition, it seems, no one. Yet Disy, and AKEL are no better without moving forward, beyond the smaller Parties, as Cypriots; they too remain in denial, who they are representing: not "Greeks", and obviously not "Turks".

...without Policy, and a Mission that can be supported by all Cypriots they will remain nothing more than contributors to the impotence they all suffer.

It will be the People i suspect who will rise this spring and summer, to represent themselves, against the "Turkishness" (and "Greekness") they will expose, and to demand change. As Cypriots one would expect them to stand in solidarity threatened existentially, under their Flag, the one which is rightfully "theirs", the Flag of Cyprus.

Let's not forget, even divided as they are for decades, Cypriots have always represented something (more) than half of the voting population; something to think about.

Cypriots, finding no representation as Cypriots, may have "picnics" too.

Disy rift over federation as a Cyprus solution

https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/01/11/disy-rift-over-federation-as-a-cyprus-solution/

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 ...does Disy represent "Greeks"? What has Disy done to better define Cypriots, or does that matter? While AKEL can also be asked the same questions, they at least elected recently a Turkish Cypriot to represent Cyprus as its MEP.

What of the illegally occupied territories, what of the regime which subjugates Cypriots to "Turkishness". What of the "picnic"? Who but Koray Basdogrultmaci and Cinel Senem Husseyin dare to fly the Flag of Cyprus there?

"That federation would comprise a federal government with a single international personality, along with a Turkish Cypriot constituent state and a Greek Cypriot constituent state, which would be of equal status."

...indeed, there may be (based on Universal Principals) a Republic of Cyprus in need of Constitutional Reform, and there may be a Turkish Constituency. I ask, therefore, where is the Greek Constituency that fulfills their need to promote "Hellenism", (and a Cypriot way,) having this equal need as other Cypriot Constituencies to thrive, (because they respect and recognise the minorities, as Persons among them, providing as well for their special needs)?

Who represents Cypriots? (Who represents "Greeks"?)