Political capitalism is thriving in Cyprus

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/12/24/political-capitalism-is-thriving-in-cyprus/

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...and what makes Cyprus so different to a countless number of other political authorities that seek 'control'?

The Problem, this 'usniss' which finds itself defined as Nationalism is too often used to divide populations, in affect to usurp an identity from the People of being Individuals, so that as Persons, (divided,) they may be defined to suit values which question Universal Principles. So it is in Cyprus where Grecophones and Turcophones are now divided so that as "Greeks" and "Turks" 'we' must rely on the very institutions and people that benefit from "this" dysfunction.

...just like the poor, it seems, we will always have the corrupt among us; they should be few accordingly because as a society being self-sustaining, as individuals we care for its welfare and as sentient beings as much as ourselves.

Enosis i say it unashamedly as a Cypriot who dares to see "Greekness" and "Turkishness" as the same, and both failed notions having brought so much harm to those of us who, as Cypriots, (the other half, the bigger half literally and figuratively who) instead believe in notions like Humanity.

...who would be against it if Cypriots stood together, as Cypriots, because they are against "This" corruption?

Greece is all too often Cyprus’ reluctant champion

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/12/24/greece-is-all-too-often-cyprus-reluctant-champion/

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...it is Turkey's National problem.

...it is Greece's National problem.

(...it is the Treaty of Lausanne, having been "tossed out the window")

Indeed it is the problems the Problem has caused (in Cyprus, Turkey, and Ukraine, e.g.) which must be solved.

And knowing this, i am confident that a change in intentions may lead to a world where 'we' do not fight each other, such Hatred focused on real enemies (Lest we Forget) like Hunger, Disease, and the Plunder which hasn't ceased. ''Thisness'' will be on the table, as much as their relations as States.

...indeed, the "Greeks" and "Turks" (the people like "Them") have everything to worry about, their mythic reality on the brink of exposure; that instead, as Statesman, Universal Principles and their value are defended by these men.

What if these Leaders did not avoid the issues which plague 'us' the People, those of us who see ourselves as Individuals first, those of us who as Persons are respectful to the minorities living among "us", who in our Liberty as Peoples demonstrate the same Goodwill as in our Freedom as a People; Humans, beyond Imperial "Nations''?

...it is Erdogan's game, his choice whether Cyprus is on the table or not; and beyond uniting his Nation Islam being a believer in God we Hope, he has under such a notion a way for greater service by bringing unity to us all.

Our View: How much longer can Cyprus hinder Greece-Turkey relations?

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/12/10/our-view-how-much-longer-can-cyprus-hinder-greece-turkey-relations/#comment-6342845843

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...indeed, "your" gripe is with Britain (legally speaking); they Leased the island from Turkey, taking it from "Them" the Ottoman remnants with the foundation of a Modern Turkey that is itself more torn apart than ever about "Turkishness" (also seeking Constitutional reform), and what it means with Erdogan's efforts to move away from Ataturk's (original) vision.

Cypriots, like Turks, and now Ukrainians are being torn apart from their Humanity for "This"; this is the Problem.

...and yet who denies their very existence but the "Greeks" and the "Turks", despite the decades where they have been torn apart, this island's dwellers. Who but Cypriots have held the country, and their identity, together having never once voted overwhelmingly for one of "Their" candidates despite the efforts put into a mythic reality where all Greeks are "Greeks" and all Turks are "Turks".

To answer your question Olcay, people are not chattel; those days one hopes are no more.

Cypriots are a People who put greater confidence in Universal Principles and who continue to defend these values, 'our' Basic Human Rights. In effect, i suggest Olcay if you are against "Greekness" you cannot be for "Turkishness", in Cyprus, because they are the same; Cypriots know this (so does the rest of the world).

Our View: How much longer can Cyprus hinder Greece-Turkey relations?

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/12/10/our-view-how-much-longer-can-cyprus-hinder-greece-turkey-relations/

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...by accepting the premise of the headline, one assumes that Greeks will betray the very Principles of their own and Humanity's existence.

Indeed, given the world and the state it is in such a notion is possible. I see things differently though, because i remember "the Problem" as it was called in the early sixties then among Statesman, in Cyprus, the Cyprus Problem. And because i have greater confidence in Humanity itself despite the passing of years to decades. No doubt that Mr. Erdogan knows it well, the Problem, as well; with Turkey never more divided today. No doubt Mr. Putin knows it well with his (own) so called "Cyprus Solution" a few years ago in Georgia for example, and now in the Ukraine. No doubt a man like Mr. Biden cannot forget (in '74) his own Nation's failure to act, and to defend the Values and Rights of the People over the ''sides'' that were tearing them apart in Cyprus (since its inception), in an effort to usurp from Cypriots their Identity as Cypriots. No doubt the region has suffered overall without this solution. No doubt the world wants an end to this Problem which as problems, grows and festers.

...indeed, all things are possible. I imagine Erdogan, Putin, and Zelenskyy, standing together Heroes in the eyes of the world having solved (in the Ukraine, in Turkey and Cyprus) the Problem of a "perfect" political template where the People as Individuals have Freedom, and as Persons the Liberty to demonstrate their Goodwill as majorities in Goodfaith toward the minorities living among them: it is intentions that count.

Greeks and Turks have higher values above the "Greekness" and "Turkishness" some may hold Supreme; in Cyprus (e.g.) never once, since Denktash or Makarios has one of ''their'' candidates ever won overwhelmingly.

(...he comes having thrown out the window the Treaty of Lausanne (and having disrupted all his friends and neighbours) wanting better: this is something to think about, something to beware.)

Erdogan to call for energy cooperation with Cyprus in Greek talks (Updated)

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/12/07/erdogan-to-call-for-energy-cooperation-in-greek-talks/

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...i will not be surprised if the Problem in Cyprus, the same problem plaguing Turkey, and now, the Ukraine will find in Erdogan's leadership a solution; how else can he make this century Turkey's Century?

...it is a matter of intentions, a BBF that works. And he is in the position to make such History.

If he is a man of God, then we may imagine he serves this unity above all else. So it is and so it should be with our own relations with each other: that as Individuals we are equally willing to defend each other and the Universal Principles our Human Rights are based upon, and, as Persons demonstrating this same Goodwill in Goodfaith toward the minorities living among us; that there are bigger enemies to fight than each other.

Such as it is, this man has "tossed the Treaty of Lausanne out the window" as he said, and so far nothing has prevented him from building his position from this premise.

...that train he calls Democracy, (by now he knows it very well), this time he may not get off, to reach a Legacy beyond "Turkishness" and where around the world (beyond "being" the Protector of a Caliphate in Istanbul) his name is held in the highest esteem as a man of Peace; bringing to all of 'us' Freedom, and, Liberty as a result (a little better defined).

1,000 boats said set to leave Turkey for Gaza waters in new ‘Freedom Flotilla’

https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/11/22/1000-boats-said-set-to-leave-turkey-for-gaza-waters-in-new-freedom-flotilla/

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 Indeed, like the Cypriot plan to bring aid to Gazans, it is a dust-off of plans from 10 years ago.

(Needless to say that Israel's leadership finds itself in a much more difficult position this time and much more dangerous, having to confront an issue, blockade, that they have ignored for decades.)

...indeed, where Cyprus goes so does Turkey. There are many examples of this, the East Med. Gas Forum comes to mind.

...Netanyahu i think will choose to have a trade corridor created between Cyprus and Gaza, rather than the Mavi Marmara a thousand times bigger Erdogan may provoke.

...ultimately it is a great sign that he weakens, what choice(s) does he have? Israelis are not prepared for such a forever war with days-off for Holidays and special occasions; this being "Peace".

...speaking of "swarming", thousand(s) of little crafts; it is a Modern Warfare tactic which as yet has not been demonstrated to any scale, except by China (with their fishing fleets).

Cyprus MEPs hauled over the coals over sanctions evasion reports

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/11/23/cyprus-meps-hauled-over-the-coals-over-sanctions-evasion-reports/

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...'we' are lucky. What more can be done by "Them" to demonstrate how far they are from 'us'. Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots face the same challenge, where if they unite against "This" (and "Them") they may overcome the fear and hatefulness that has been their mythology since they were torn apart.

...indeed, it is a good day for Cyprus, these elites, our political leadership, feel shame exposed for who they are serving, because it was not (and is not) the People of Cyprus who need representation as Cypriots they can trust.

One can hope that our current President, because he is young relatively speaking, sees things a little differently. Ultimately, he may find in the occupied territories the vanguard who seek this same change in accountability that will drive a movement (of enosis) against such corruption which leaves Cypriots ignored and by association sullied.

...a Cypriot way offers us as Individuals a life that is Qualified on merit; as it is for those of us who must live with "Them", "Greeks" and "Turks" are our bane.

Yanis Varoufakis on the ongoing genocide in Gaza perpetrated by the State of Israel

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wL8d-h-u94

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Thank-You Mr. Yianis, ...i ask, what is the Problem most of my life now, waiting (read: an activist) like many for Justice, who have had their Individual Rights usurped from them by those whose dogmatic reasonings ignore such notions of equality and as Persons exclude all "others". Such as it is with "Greeks" and "Turks" in Cyprus who deny the existence of the voting public, the greater half if you will, Turkish and Greek, who have for decades been choosing unity over "Their" candidates. So it is it seems in Israel there are Jews and Arabs kept apart by "Jews" and "Arabs"; and in Palestine it also appears no different. (So too in the Ukraine.) And needless to say there are many other examples. ...indeed even in America, but for Americans, "Americans" would have made America a very different State. This too is a symptom of the same Problem, one of Principle and Intention. Lest we Forget that we should not be fighting each other because there are far bigger enemies where such ruthless Hatred may be better placed, Lovingly, against Hunger for example, Disease, and against the plundering "This" brings 'us' to. ...what with all the problems in the world i am hopeful (such things do not stay the same forever) trusting in 'us': it is the Human spirit which endures; (and "They" are (always) much fewer than they would have us believe).

Our View: Cyprus must take some blame for 40 years of rogue state

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/11/15/our-view-cyprus-must-take-some-blame-for-40-years-of-rogue-state/

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...picnics, i have suggested picnics many times before, because Cypriots make the best souvla.

Who would be against such a notion if we gathered on our beaches to eat, and under the one flag that "belongs" to 'us' the People, the Flag of Cyprus, enjoy ourselves; ask yourselves: who treats it as a rag?

...while today the "Cypriot Turks" may celebrate, let us remember that thanks to the Turkish Cypriots who they live with, Cyprus is still Free. Let's remember, all of us who are Cypriot, one fact: even having been torn from one another and torn from our Identity as a whole island now decades not once have 'we' betrayed this notion of a Cypriot way by voting overwhelmingly for "Greekness" or "Turkishness" in any election put toward "us" (read: 'us' divided). It is something to think about; 'we' are not few.

...and Turkish Cypriots should not be fighting alone: "This"; our common enemy.

Cypriots wanting such a change must end their silence by demonstrating their existence in numbers. (And, by taking back the word ENOSIS, giving it its Cypriot meaning.)

Cypriots may come to realise their strength united, joining to have as Individuals a State and a Rule of Law where they may defend each other without any further distinction or discrimination based on Universal Principles, and, as a BBF, at another level of government having Cypriot Constituencies representing such a majority where their Goodwill as Persons is demonstrated in Goodfaith toward their own minorities respectively.

Cheers.

Re: ...I'd like to visit Gaza one day.

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus43994-510.html#p938662

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I7W99OVcjo

Jews, not "Jews" stand against Hatred; let's be clear. Palestinians too have their "Arabs" and they suffer the same fate because of them.

..."This" must stop.

(Americans are not "Americans"; this is also clear.)

Re: How untrustworthy are the Turks?

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus48624-160.html#p938385

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...i was a child. And as i've said before, coming from a "mixed" village, what did i know about "Them" except that they were very dangerous to me.

And unlike the "Greeks" who ran away rather quickly in '74, 'we' stayed until the Turkish Army came and with their partisans had 'us' disappeared and the rest housed outside in schoolyards until the complete removal months later.

...i don't like "Greeks" and i don't like "Turks", they are the same to me; you?

Indeed in Cyprus, to answer your question Lordo, Cypriots Turkish and Greek have not succumb to voting for one of "Their" candidates, never once even after all these decades, overwhelmingly. That says a lot.

...like in Gaza/Israel, a majority (silent or silenced) exists that is not Hateful as "They" are. This is the Problem: "Them" and 'us' knows no international boundaries; in that regard it is not a matter of picking one "side".

("you lot"; in bold? (glad you appreciate the tone and intention) Reread my post, I am quoting mustie, (who speaking as a "Turk" actually, is naturally assuming Cypriots are only few, Turkish or Greek, and insignificant).)

Re: How untrustworthy are the Turks?

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus48624-150.html#p937925

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...frankly, i don't care for what either "Greeks" or "Turks" say, I care for the trees on the land my family has taken care of hundreds of years.

...i care for my village, that together through our collective efforts we sustain(ed) ourselves; (what made our village different to the others, that "They" should call it "mixed")?

...i care for myself, that as a Human being i will return to/from where i came from welcomed and lovingly.

I remember, as a young boy being bullied: it mattered all the more to them that i was Greek, as "Greeks" that i would join in their thinking; but i did not.

...indeed i abhor the "Turks" just as much because they are no different, living Hatefully toward their ''own'' end.

...and it offends me to see Cypriots blame each other (as though they represent a "side"); the Problem (bigger than our problem) is still unanswered while "This" which must stop remains.

"Be" Cypriot. Reject the narrative "They" feed to 'us', the other half so to speak who value Principles much higher, those not "Them" (Lest we Forget).

...quit doddling with your mantras; look forward with your ways, choose: are you Cypriot?

Free, i want to be Free. I want to be respected and trusted for who i am as an Individual; most of all.

...ENOSIS, when 'we' end up writing it on walls it will be the end of both of ''Them''; having given it its Cypriot meaning.

Sanctions on Russia: The Uncomfortable Truth

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g99VxCjZvjQ

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...well said.

"Russians" and Russians, "Americans" and Americans, 'us' and "Them": this is the Problem, ignored as it has been in Cyprus; like in the Ukraine today (used to tear it apart).

...a Ukrainian and a Russian are no different, just as a "Ukrainian" and a "Russian" are the same: something to think about.

Indeed, intentions count. "This" corruption from above (knowingly) diminishes the importance of our Individual Rights, by choosing to identify 'us' as Persons first. Such Leadership having taken to fighting (and profiting) amongst themselves betrays the values that go along with defending: Universal Principles, such a notion as Humanity, or that our Hate can be better focused on enemies that count like Hunger and Disease. (...it is clear Lest we Forget, "This" must stop.)

...yet, 'we' may find in the solution a world turned upside down so to speak, (because they know the Problem all too well), Putin a Hero to Mankind, along with Mr. Erdogan, and Mr. Zelenskyy; a great many countries will find in their template, what is a BBF of such perfection that they may emulate its reform Constitutionally accordingly.

...love your channel. Thanks.

Tatar advocates dialogue with acceptance of ‘TRNC Reality’

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/18/tatar-advocates-dialogue-with-acceptance-of-trnc-reality/ 

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I suggest that it is up to 'us', everyone of us who is Cypriot; there is no waiting for a Leadership to solve our problem (read: Problem) in Cyprus.

We must ''be'' Cypriot.

Turkish and Greek those of us, not "Greek" and not "Turkish" are not few as "They" would have the world believe. Let's remember even in this dysfunctional state divided as we are, as voters, over decades now 'we' have never once voted overwhelmingly for "Their" candidates.

We must end "Their" hateful enterprise, carefully and lovingly as Cypriots are and should be.

We must seek each other out, we must cross the "Green Line" specifically to trade and exchange socially, and, we must starve the "others" by avoiding such establishments.

We must demonstrate this desire openly and publicly to free ourselves of "This", together as Cypriots unashamed and under the flag that is our Flag, the one "They" treat and have treated as a rag long enough: it too is worth fighting for the Flag of Cyprus because it is 'ours' and rightfully so.

...indeed, i call for ENOSIS, to take back that word from "Them"; giving it a Cypriot meaning.

Re: Ukrainian Issue

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47975-11680.html#p937606

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@ Ocean,

...yes, 'we' seem small when compared to "Them'', and in such a time of change it is hard to imagine that anyone will take care of 'us' but 'us'; hasn't this been the same way of life for Cypriots even before mobility and the Modern Age?

...but let us remember that when it came to these few, they fought back against the Imperialistic notions (read: corruption) that only replaced the Ottoman's in name, and, when so much Hope revolved around the great Principles which were taking shape at the time.

Cyprus gained its independence, EOKA rested. And such a legacy should have been credited to these men but for EOKAB which clung to their "Greekness" as a dogma unfulfilled just like the "Turkishness" which is equally as hateful (and for "Them" just as enduring). What did they do but fail with the coup that ended so quickly because Cypriots, Greeks, to be precise did not support it. "Turkishness" remains, and it too must be exposed by Cypriots. Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots may stand together, against "Them" (again), certainly Turkish Cypriots should not be fighting alone what is 'our' enemy; is it unimaginable?

ENOSIS is a word "They" fear: if it was ever given a Cypriot meaning, if 'we' can overcome our own fear to "be" Cypriot, if 'we' reject the reality "They" offer (and "Their" definition of who and what 'we' are).

...so it is in the Ukraine: it is not a Russian war but a "Russian" war, it is not against "Ukrainians" it is against Ukrainians; this is the Problem. It is a problem that has been used by usurpers for decades now, where "This" must stop.

Tatar advocates dialogue with acceptance of ‘TRNC Reality’

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/18/tatar-advocates-dialogue-with-acceptance-of-trnc-reality/

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...the Problem, who remembers the Problem that was originally identified as the Cyprus Problem with the intention to create a perfect political framework which provides for People as Individuals Freedom and as Persons Liberty as well: the opportunity to represent their Goodwill as majorities demonstrating this in Goodfaith providing for the minorities living among them (both as Individuals and as Persons; this is a BBF).

Mr. Tatar is old enough to remember what i am talking about, and i am still hoping that he is a better Statesman.

...indeed, his problem is that he has no equal in Political Representation or Jurisdictionally so that among Cypriot Constituencies his is one among them an equal. Indeed, Cypriots have representation as Cypriots (Individuals) with the Republic (in need of Reform,) and its membership in the EU and UN, committed to Universal Principles and willing to defend them. Yet, I too ask, where is 'the Greek Constituency', why not? Such representation (for/as Persons) it is clear, that this is missing, where as majorities (not only as Individuals) they may each demonstrate (as distinct identities) their Goodwill as Persons toward the minorities living among them.

I suggest Turkey too needs a BBF, and the Ukraine for that matter, because beyond the "Them" there is the 'us'.

...such a notion is not hard to understand but intentions count.

American deterrence, not appeasement, is needed in Cyprus

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/17/american-deterrence-not-appeasement-is-needed-in-cyprus/

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...very well said.

Cyprus torn as it is, what it does and has done to Cypriots, is not unlike the Ukraine (and in Russia) as it is evolving, having "Ukrainians" and "Russians" who would deny, and who deny with their hateful dogmas such an existence as a Ukrainian or a Russian who are not like "Them". And what about Turkey with its "Turkishness", how it has torn the Turkish People never more divided as they are, this too the problematic symptoms of the same problem which sixty years ago Statesman thought would be easy to solve; the Problem: but intentions count.

...the Problem, who remembers the Problem that was originally identified as the Cyprus Problem with the intention to create a perfect political framework which provides for People as Individuals Freedom and as Persons Liberty as well: the opportunity to represent their Goodwill as majorities demonstrating this in Goodfaith providing for the minorities living among them (both as Individuals and as Persons; this is a BBF).

Picking a "Side" in effect is the worst thing to do, especially since the People who are not "Them" are not few as "They" would have the rest of us believe. Let's remember for example, who has kept the Cypriot identity alive, for decades, even in this most dysfunctional state torn apart, as voters Turkish or Greek they have never given an overwhelming majority to one of "Their" candidates; Cypriots need no defining they exist, and they need help.

...let's also remember who Americans are, if not the founders of the very first BBF; on which 'our' Basic Human Rights have been founded: such a notion as Humanity and the Universal Principles 'we' stand for, all equal.

...indeed, "Americans" exist as well, Patriotic perhaps; but for the few Patriots there "They" may have won on Jan 6. It is something to think about, things having come full circle as it appears, "This" ignorance ignored returning.

The Problem is not so simple to solve, yet it is: Lest we Forget, 'we' should not be fighting each other, there are bigger enemies on which our Hatred is better used such as Hunger and Disease.

Cypriot lives matter.

John Foreman OBE - Russia's Leaders Lied About Their Intentions: Now Putin's War is Consuming Russia

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3t6S5sw_Ho

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...the Problem, who remembers the Problem that was originally identified as the Cyprus Problem with the intention to create a perfect political framework which provides for People as Individuals Freedom and as Persons Liberty as well: the opportunity to represent their Goodwill as majorities demonstrating this in Goodfaith providing for the minorities living among them (both as Individuals and as Persons; this is a BBF).

...Cyprus torn as it is, what it does and has done to Cypriots, is not unlike the Ukraine (and in Russia) as it is evolving, having "Ukrainians" and "Russians" who would deny, and who deny with their hateful dogmas such an existence as a Ukrainian or a Russian who are not like "Them". And what about Turkey with its "Turkishness", how it has  torn the Turkish People never more divided as they are, this too the problematic symptoms of the same problem which sixty years ago Statesman thought would be easy to solve; the Problem: but intentions count.

...indeed, i do not despair because i believe in Putin's wiley nature who like Erdogan stand at the precipice of their own Legacies knowing what the Problem is: to live in infamy (indeed, Putin is facing War Crimes), or, to live in esteem and emulated because along with Mr Zelenskyy a solution is found; this is their (read: his) problem.

Re: Ukrainian Issue

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47975-11620.html#p937451

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...indeed, the very planet itself is stressed by the ambition of men who cannot see the harm in it as plunderers.

Thus the Four Horseman is us. (As a consequence we all suffer.)

...yet, i do not despair because in the Apocalypse is carried the good food to the table when uncovered is the Light that nourishes, to others in that light exposing their wasteful ways.

And as such "These" endtimes are surely among 'us', and they can no longer be ignored.

...i would not take Medvedev seriously, except for his closeness to the Problem; Putin, Erdogan, and Zelenskyy can still save the planet by solving it: it will take a change in intentions.

Let's talk about Canada, the US, and red states....

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riwD6hg29Uo

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..."Americans" and Americans, who are the Patriots?

This is the Problem: at the root of it in Cyprus where it should have ended, where it has been left to fester, "these" intentions, as a problem for so long.

..."It" works in Cyprus, in Turkey where "Turkishness" has left its People never more divided, in the Ukraine as it is evolving now torn, and in the USA looking at how Americans had to save themselves from "Americans" that fateful day on January sixth.

What makes America great is it's Constitution, easy to read and easy to understand, defining all Americans as equals and as Individuals Free having Liberty, demonstrating the same respect and trust as Persons nurturing their distinct identities as majorities toward the minorities among them by providing for their special needs as well.

...what is a BBF: it is this, the American political model, for the rest of us on his planet the foundation of the Universal Principles 'We' are prepared to defend.

"Ukrainians", like "Americans", "Turks", "Russians" and "Greeks", question such authority.

...and Lest we Forget there are bigger enemies to fight like Hunger and Disease; not each other.

‘Police did nothing’ as migrants attacked in Limassol’s racist protest

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/02/police-did-nothing-as-migrants-attacked-in-limassols-racist-protest/

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Three comments,

...what is it the Police do, but to Serve and Protect. Even as a mission, Law and Order they have failed; quite remarkable because it is not the first time. In their accountability to themselves i can't imagine they are proud.

...and there you have it: what is a "Greek"; just like the "Turks" who are no different, usurpers, in their hatred for what is not "Them". Yet, i do not despair, they are few, and that Greek and Turkish Cypriots know better.

Cyprus is "Theirs"; i don't think so.

Overseas Cypriot minister thrives on the Canadian dream

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/30/overseas-cypriot-minister-thrives-on-the-canadian-dream/

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...indeed, this success in Canada is no dream. Canadians are Canadians because they stand together to defend the Universal Principles on which they can all live, Free.

And let's remember that Canada (like the EU and the USA for example) is a BBF. Not Persons alone, in Liberty neither "English" or "French" but a whole host of Constituencies who as majorities demonstrate their Goodwill and Goodfaith toward the minorities who live among them.

...intentions count. We should remember the Problem but it seems we do not having become the "Cyprus problem" as though this same strife is not at the root of Turkey's problem never more divided by "Turkishness", or in the Ukraine where "Russianness" demonstrates the same intolerance toward the notion that as People we are equal, (and that we have bigger enemies to fight than ourselves like Hunger and Disease; Lest we Forget).

What is the Problem? In Cyprus it is not about Greeks vs Turks, nor is it about "Turks" vs "Greeks", it is about "Greeks"/"Turks" against Greeks and Turks who are Cypriot; something to think about. And let us never forget that even in this dysfunctional and divided state, it is Cypriots that have kept this notion alive, of Cypriots, despite the decades that have passed: they have never given their vote in overwhelming numbers to "Them". Cypriots exist. Turkish and Greek they live across this island (still).

...enjoyed reading this story. I don't doubt, that such a man as Mr. Nicolaides would agree with me.

Diaspora conference: US federal democracy can be model for Cyprus

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/23/diaspora-conference-us-federal-democracy-can-be-model-for-cyprus/

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...it is heartening to me to see that such thinking has been brought to the floor.

Indeed what is a BBF but Freedom as Individuals and Liberty as Persons; what is the USA (the very first).

...and what is the Problem in Cyprus, the same problem for the People of Turkey, and as it is evolving for the People of Ukraine (as examples); it is a problem of identity, as in Cyprus it is not a problem of Greeks vs Turks, nor a problem of "Turks" vs "Greeks", but a problem of "Greeks" and "Turks" against Cypriots Turkish and Greek.

Re: The war against Cyprus.

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47263-240.html#p936956

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''One thing I cannot stand is ignorant cunts who blame the whole community for the actions of a few.''

...enough said.

And yes, the so called TC not at all unlike so called GCs are colonizers, and worse, Traitors.

...traitors as Cypriots, traitors to us all as Humans.

Cypriots are Cypriots and it does not matter "What" you are. (It is intentions that count.)

...indeed, what is the Problem in Cyprus is the same problem all over the world: "This" (in Hateful manners) must stop.

It's an old story, perhaps timeless; it should have ended, Lest we Forget.

...and those who choose "This" above the Universal Principles the rest of us follow have as their single intention plunder.

Govern Yourself Accordingly, i say; to you Lordo, and to anyone else who may ask.

Pyla: Assault on UN soldiers ‘violation of international law’ (Update 6, video)

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/18/un-condemns-assaults-from-turkish-cypriot-side-on-personnel-near-pyla/ 

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You gotta feel for Mr. Colin, i do not envy his position at this moment, but i remain hopeful.

...not the "Greeks" not the "Turks" but the Cypriots he's here for; those silenced and silent except at the poles who have never betrayed each other or themselves Turkish and Greek even after all these years of being unnaturally divided by voting overwhelmingly for one of "Their" candidates even once.

...and what is the Problem that is the same problem in Turkey and as it is evolving in the Ukraine? It is an issue of Identity; what is an Individual, what is a Person. It is not about Greeks versus Turks in Cyprus, it is not about "Turks" versus "Greeks": it is about "Turks" and "Greeks" against Cypriots (Turkish and Greek).

...and what is a BBF?

Ask, if there exists a Republic, the State, 'us' defending Universal Principles, our Freedom as Individuals, in need of Constitutional reform, and if there exists Cypriot Constituencies, given a Turkish Constituency seeking equality with equal(s), Liberty, as Persons having the same needs, where is a Greek Constituency?

Mr. Tatar (for his own Legacy) being a better Statesman may consider such a notion quite profound, given the world's need for a solution, given Turkey's need for Constitutional reform, "Turkishness" having left her never more isolated and divided as well.

Archbishop says new approach needed in Cyprus Problem

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/15/archbishop-says-new-approach-needed-in-cyprus-problem/

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...he speaks to the Leadership and not to the People with this advice; the same anxious frustration 'we' all feel.

Nothing can be done alone if the Church has taught us something, and its strength comes from this Unity: the way, service to God. He would be blessed by our Hope Turkish and Greek if he remembers us the Faithful, true Patriots serving Lovingly, unlike those "Greek" and "Turkish" who from "this" Ignorance murdered those more reasoned.

...in all the decades that have passed, who has kept us from becoming "Them" but 'us'?

Neither a question of Religion or Ethnic Origin; the Problem in Cyprus: it is about "Greeks"/"Turks" against Cypriots Greek and Turkish who (as well) see the 'oneness' of Man.

...in effect, 'we' must ''be'' Cypriot.

Indeed the allure of "Their" dogmas are inviting; such corruption is everywhere. As such, each of us has a choice to make in our acts and association: with Cypriots, and with those who call 'us' ''others''.

...so too the Archbishop, with the other shepherds to gather their flocks together, against the wolves.

Re: ...this is America.

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus45751-1480.html#p936789

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...'America', what is fair, has its basis in accountability. There is a big difference between Americans and "Americans".

"Their" plunder of 'us' knows no border; don't blame Ukrainians, the results there from"Ukrainians" has only produced the same results.

(Don't blame Cypriots who suffer from the same Problem.)

UNSG to make move to solve Cyprus problem before mandate up

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/13/unsg-keen-to-solve-cyprus-problem-before-mandate-up/

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Cypriots want better, Cypriots want change, Cypriots want ''This'' to stop.

Enosis, the notion as a Cypriot one seems so appealing to me, Cypriots joining against "Them" to expose them.

...who is against Freedom; who places our dignity as Individuals beneath the dogmas they may believe?

...who is against Liberty? That as Persons, as majorities, they should be mindful of their minorities' special needs.

What is a BBF? I dare to say that the US is one and the very first; so too the EU, Russia, Canada, to name a few.

...now, our Leadership and around the world need to see Cypriots, the People, demonstrate their will clearly.

While "They" define 'us' as "Greeks" and "Turks" let us remember that Cypriots by voting as Cypriots have kept us together decades now, even unnaturally torn apart; it is something to think about because 'we' are not few.

The Problem is about "Them" against 'us', and in Cyprus that would mean "Greeks"/"Turks" against Cypriots Greek and Turkish, who may value their distinct identities but who as Individuals value more the Universal Principles on which our Human condition is based. (There is no shame in standing under the Flag of Cyprus.)

...who treats 'our' Flag as a rag i ask; ask yourselves: it should not be 'us'.

President says coherent front necessary for a Cyprus solution

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/06/president-says-coherent-front-necessary-for-a-cyprus-solution/

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Step by step, a worthy man builds his home in patience and lovingly. Such pride has its own reward. Like Moses before the storm his struggle is ridiculed by those who imagine ''their'' lives go on forever. Faith in values that are Universal is a lonely path to take; what is a Patriot requires such commitment unafraid.

...thank-you Mr. President; i am hopeful.

TC Famagusta mayor ‘still undecided’ over demonstration attendance (Updated)

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/04/all-welcome-at-anti-occupation-events-says-disy-leader/

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"They" are exposed, those of 'us' who are Cypriots now know more than ever what malice is in their hearts.

...what are these "Greeks", 'we' find ourselves fighting with but "Turks"?

...a "Green Line", an illegal occupation, an invasion and a coup, also illegal; usurped 'our' Rights by those who place "Turkishness" and/or "Greekness" above the Universal Principles which define us as Human: this the Problem.

"Greekness" may have been defeated when their coup failed after only three days because the Greek population of Cyprus did not support them. "Turkishness" remains. Imagine Cyprus had the "Greeks" been (truly) successful? ''Being'' Cypriot, should mean a lot more to you thinking about this, and thinking about ''them''. If anything has been learned as Cypriots, we should not leave Turkish Cypriots alone to fight the "Cypriot Turks", especially now; i'll add.

...a rocky start to be expected; people joining as People: yet it begins (i hope), Cypriots through their actions defining their own meaning (taking back the word) of enosis.

Outrage over Turkish Cypriot invitation to anti-occupation event

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/03/outrage-over-turkish-cypriot-invitation-to-anti-occupation-event/

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Ironically, EDEK by using the Constitution in defense of their argument have opened Cypriots to the notion that it is a basis of debate; they are not the only ones who may take it so seriously.

...indeed, Cypriots may turn to the(ir) Constitution and consider its reform, rather than the "new" Cyprus "Greeks" and "Turks" have failed to provide over all these decades.

...indeed, the illegal regime will twist these events (as they are apt to) quite cleverly, the Government will weather the criticism it will undoubtedly suffer whatever the outcome.

But the people as People speak; that's change. And it exposes the fact that the "Others" are no different against it.

The Intractable Conflict In Cyprus

https://theowp.org/reports/the-intractable-conflict-in-cyprus/

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 ...an informative article, but one objection;

While Cypriots have been unnaturally divided, and after all these decades, one thing is clear to me, Cypriots are not few or insignificant, as the "Greeks" and "Turks" would have you believe. Silent or silenced, at the ballot box Cypriots, Turkish and Greek have never voted for "Their" candidates overwhelmingly. Cypriots like any member of the Family of Man respect and defend these values and Principles which are the foundation of our Basic Human Rights as Individuals. And as Persons beyond their Freedom they seek Liberty as well; with their distinct identities to demonstrate the same Goodwill in Good Faith toward the minorities living among them (as Constituencies) by recognising and providing for their special needs as well. .

The Problem quite frankly, is not hard to solve; it is a matter of intentions. 

What is a BBF? The EU is a BBF, Canada and the USA (the very first) are also BBFs, (so too Russia).

...a solution to the Problem, in Cyprus, like in the Ukraine, or in Turkey never more torn apart by "Turkishness" is needed. What is the same problem beyond Cyprus is the Problem, the Cyprus Problem now relegated to being ''a problem'' (and having attached to it many more objections on more issues) is the Problem where those who question the world's Universal Principles by dividing 'us' have ''their'' priorities put to the top of the Agenda.

Truth commission would be ‘a new page for the Missing in Cyprus’

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/31/truth-commission-would-be-a-new-page-for-the-missing-in-cyprus/

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...do 'we' have the courage, to act as Cypriots, the People, Citizens of the World, one with our brothers and sisters in this one Family called Man? Or, do "we" hide behind the hateful masks of "Greekness" and "Turkishness" living in fear of "Them" and the "others", living in their Ignorant questioning of values and Principles that are Universal?

...ask yourself and choose. Ask the families that survive "Their" mayhem what they want.

...even after all these years, like these families, i ask: where is a single monument where they may grieve together these murdered and disappeared (not "being" one of "Them"), who died as Cypriots unarmed and more reasoned?

Yes, a Truth Commission would be healing.

...overcoming our own fears means Enosis; the frightful meaning of that word turned, taken back from the usurpers, giving it a Cypriot meaning which to Cypriots it deserves: of Justice, of Cypriots defending each other.

Re: The war against Cyprus.

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47263-200.html#p936510

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1. ''You say Lordo is settled but you are not. What do you mean by that? You are in Canada he is in England, so please elaborate.''

...it's the narrative. "You"/You have a narrative, and quite comfortable with it. Conspiracies may abound about many political topics, but on the Problem in Cyprus in your mind it seems things are clear just as they are.

2. ''Turkiye has settled quarter of a million mainland Turks on the island and have invested $billions so how do you plan on changing this fact?''

..."i" don't have to, that is to say the Republic of Cyprus; but Turkey does. It is not difficult to imagine the changes that will be made; many will have homes instead of houses to live in, others will return to Turkey because they want to remain "Turkish". I suppose for the billionaires and their investments not much will change, except that they will pay for water, electricity, and taxes promptly, unlike as it is today.

3. ''You just didn't know how good a place you were in, you wanted more and more and now look at you.''

..."You", "you", "you", "you"; who? Not me, neither "being" "Greek" or "Turkish". Like the "Greeks" and the "Turks" you ignore Cypriots.

Re: The war against Cyprus.

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47263-200.html#p936486

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...let me remind you that not all Greeks are "Greeks", and no denying it, there is a big difference between Turkish Cypriots and "Cypriot Turks"; it's not hard to understand, unless "you" have accepted the mythic reality both "Greeks" and "Turks" espouse accordingly. I/i do not; you/"You" have settled: i cannot answer as "Me", according to "You" ("Greek" and "Turkish") Cypriots do not exist.

Ukrainian Issue

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47975-11350.html#p936498

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..indeed, what are "Ukrainians" and what are "Russians"; as Cypriots we should know all about such thinking all too well.

Remember, "These" are dogmas, mythic realities, which as hateful enterprise exclude any thinking or intention which provides a choice other than their own.

...there is no excuse for any of us that have chosen ''sides''. Such plunder must stop, this is clear; Lest we Forget.

The "Ukranians" are gone, defeated because Ukrainians don't fight for "Them''; yet, the "Russians" are left (much like the "Turks" in Cyprus): something to think about.

Cyprus Forum to focus on transparency — Turkish Cypriot speakers to take part

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/21/cyprus-forum-to-focus-on-transparency-turkish-cypriot-speakers-to-take-part/

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...i hope that the People are heard.

I hope that these delegates have the good sense to represent themselves as Cypriots.

...let's never forget who has kept Cyprus from being torn in two forever: the voters. Despite the dysfunction, that Cypriots do not get to vote freely as Individuals, it is what 'we' want. Let's remember that after all these years, not once has one of "Their" candidates, "Greek" or "Turkish", ever won an election overwhelmingly.

...i ask, if there is a Republic, and a Turkish Constituency which seeks an equal, why not?

Among Cypriot Constituencies, why not a Greek Constituency as well?

...why not Freedom, where as Individuals and Citizens of the world we defend the values and Universal Principles all of us without distinction or discrimination as equals, respect.

...why not Liberty, where as Persons we may demonstrate the same Goodwill, as Majorities in Goodfaith providing for the special needs of the Minorities that live among us?

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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. At least three political bodies must exist for this agreement to have any meaning.

...one hopes that the vast majority of Cyprus' population being Greek have understood the harm notions like "Greekness" and "Turkishness" excluding all ''others'' can be being hateful dogmas. "Greekness'' may have been defeated; Greek Cypriots did not support the coup, but "Turkishness'' grows. Enosis is needed. Among Cypriots, they must take back the word by giving it a Cypriot meaning (and to define themselves as against "This" as well).

Turkish Cypriots (especially because they are few) should not be fighting alone, "Turkishness".

...indeed, the Problem is not one of Greeks against Turks, or "Turks" against "Greeks", in Cyprus, it is one about "Turks"/"Greeks" against Greeks/Turks. (As in Turkey never more divided, and the Ukraine as it is evolving.)

President says current status quo cannot be Cyprus’ future, marking Turkish invasion anniversary

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/20/president-says-current-status-quo-cannot-be-cyprus-future-marking-turkish-invasion-anniversary/

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...sadly there is no monument to the missing and the murdered, the innocent victims of "Turks" and "Greeks", who not "being" one of them, Cypriots, unarmed, and more reasoned, were made to disappear.

...ask the families of these people; all these years this is what they want. And when they gather, it is together.

...i hope the President reads these comments, (i feel so much pain). It may remind him who he represents, in 'our' dysfunction as a People, not only his electors, but the electors on the ''other side'' who have never wavered as Cypriots either, voting for a Cyprus at Peace and never overwhelmingly for "Their" candidates.

...Enosis is a word Cypriots must take back from ''Them'', with an attitude of mind toward defining it for themselves.

These soldiers died defending Cyprus and for this they should be Honored. They will never rest in peace with Cypriots kept apart, if hateful dogmas like ''Greekness'' and ''Turkishness'' are allowed to divide us with their Ignorance.

'We' can demonstrate our own commitment to the notions of equality, respect, trust, Basic Human Rights, the values which make our Universal Principles as Human beings so important by acting accordingly, not as "Greeks" not as "Turks" but as Cypriots. Let's not forget.

Turkey’s position on Cyprus is source of disagreement in the EU: official

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/18/turkeys-position-on-cyprus-is-source-of-disagreement-in-the-eu-official/#comment-6234705515

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...and the Cypriots who live with "Greeks"? They too are living the same hell silent among "Them". Have you thought about that? Think, who keeps this issue alive? Why has Cyprus not been torn in two quite yet? Not the Republic as it is, certainly not the illegal regime against it, but the People, even divided unnaturally all these decades on either side of the "Green Line'', who vote as Cypriots never less than half over "Their" candidates.

...if you are Cypriot you must ask yourself, why not Enosis, to take back the word, to give it a Cypriot meaning, these "sides" leaving them ignored, as Cypriots to unite and to expose "these" dogmas as one in the same (and also Imperialistic no less). It is that 'we' are divided that "they'' have control over the Agenda.

Picnics on our beaches making souvla together sends a powerful message, under the Flag of Cyprus, don't you think? Thousands of people, hundreds of Flags, and not one "Turkish" or "Greek". Who would be against it? Turkish Cypriots should not be fighting this battle against "Turkishness" alone. If Cypriots want the world's attention, and support, they, the People, it seems, must act accordingly in (large numbers) seeking these changes.

This is the Problem, not just in Cyprus but in Turkey, and as it is evolving in the Ukraine; some examples where our Identity as Individuals, as Citizens of the World, our values and our commitment to Universal Principles are reduced, usurped by "these" political dogmas which place their own Personal Identity above all "others".

...ask yourself, am i "Greek" or am i Greek? Ask yourself, what difference is there actually between the dogmas of "Greeks" or "Turks", a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot?

ENOSIS, among Cypriots should not be a ''dirty word'';

...nor is it as a notion hard to understand.

Yet the fear associated with it must be overcome.

(...aren't you against slavery?)

Turkey’s position on Cyprus is source of disagreement in the EU: official

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/18/turkeys-position-on-cyprus-is-source-of-disagreement-in-the-eu-official/

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...peace at home, peace in Cyprus.

Hopeful that the Problem will be solved; defining more clearly: what is Freedom what is Liberty, what is a State what are Nations, what is an Individual what are Persons, what is a BBF.

...Mr. Erdogan (so too Mr. Putin) knows all too well the value of such a political notion's success, in Cyprus, in effect in Turkey, (and now its need in the Ukraine); it is intentions which matter.

Our View: EU makes clear that Cyprus talks are remit of UN

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/02/our-view-eu-makes-clear-that-cyprus-talks-are-remit-of-un/

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Enosis is the answer. If 'we' can come together as one to fight against such dogmas like "Greekness" and "Turkishness", Cypriots as Cypriots will have the credibility (and support) they are lacking.

...these hateful mythic notions that keep us apart must end. Not just Persons, we are Individuals and Citizens of the World. And let's not forget, even after all these decades who, so far has kept this island from becoming "theirs"; 'us', Turkish and Greek, those not "Turkish" or "Greek", like it or not not few and insignificant at the polls: Cypriots despite all the efforts to usurp their/this identity remain.

Chistofias Demetris, a letter sent today

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus19022-10.html

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...furthermore, I am obsessed with enclaves because:

1. the 'fait accompli' is an illegal occupation, and it is a demonstration of Intolerance at the Human level.

2. there is a Heritance, far too valuable to all Mankind, that is being dismissed.

3. the displaced, all of them, deserve their due, a recognition of their suffering, and this wrong, which is for at least some of them the Right to Return, as they were forced to leave, as communities.

4. the Settlers, and those that will be displaced, will gain Homes, rather than lose houses.

5. they are a useful function of political importance toward defining Bizonal, (for example) to the Palestinians if Isreal can emulate a Bicommunal nature with them.

6. Cyprus will have a rational development of its population growth where it, the island, remains the Principal to which we are all Stewards.

Tatar calls Christodoulides to start Atlılar excavation

 https://cyprusscene.com/2023/06/08/tatar-calls-christodoulides-to-start-atlilar-excavation/

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According to media reports in the north, the Akansoy family lost 30 members.

During the burial, Akansoy, who was 17 at the time, said the events his family had experienced were the result of “the nationalist movement, mass fanaticism and rotten minds.”

“Therefore, what we must all remember that this mentality must be completely eliminated from our schools, religious places and all forms of power,” Akansoy said. He added that this was important so that such pain is not experienced again. (Cyprus Mail)

...let us remember who was murdered and made to disappear; not "Greeks", not "Turks", but those unarmed, civil, and more reasoned. 

Ask the survivors, Turkish or Greek what they want: a single Memorial so that they may all grieve as one. 

...linking this issue to the negotiations makes me wonder what Mr. Tatar hopes to gain, if it is the suffering of such families he is concerned with. He surely knows the CMP has this work as their responsibility; they call for more help from all of us, especially those who witnessed such acts, and most particularly the Turkish Army, their information would be instrumental.  

The Trendy European Summer Hotspot Very Few Americans Know About

https://www.traveloffpath.com/the-trendy-european-summer-hotspot-very-few-americans-know-about/

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…it’s true, the illegally occupied territories of Cyprus are beautiful and worth visiting. Doing it responsibly is worth the effort. Helping Cypriots by giving them your business means avoiding the casinos and luxury hotels that profit only the elite closely associated to Turkey’s most corrupt.

While you may meet many “Turks” and “Greeks” who will tell you differently, Cypriots exist. Having had their identity usurped from them is the Problem Ukrainians are suffering today, divided by those “Russian” and “Ukrainian”.

Enjoy your visit to Cyprus. It is not hard to do the right thing, especially in the northern part of Cyprus if you make the conscious choice of knowing to who you are giving your money and support.

Cypriot lives matter.

“A very important period is beginning” on Cyprus issue, Stewart says

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/05/16/a-very-important-period-is-beginning-on-cyprus-issue-stewart-says/

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...indeed, it is the beginning of a very important period, for the Problem, not only in Cyprus, but in Turkey and in the Ukraine; a solution for "it": such a notion of a new beginning through Constitutional Reform.

...i dare to suggest that Cypriot unity against the "Greekness" and "Turkishness" which are the bane to their existence is possible. Mr. Stewart may consider the fact that even after all these years of being unnaturally torn apart, Cypriots all across the island have never once given "These" candidates an overwhelming majority. While the myth is that they are few, the truth is they choose to be silent (or silenced by fear) except at the ballot box where as Cypriots they have not failed themselves. Simply put, they would already be "Them" if they wanted to be. Representation for Cypriots is important; i do not despair having the UN's attention and the EU's because it is an issue of Basic Human Rights, and a complex one with big consequences, for which as yet they persevere.

...indeed, an equal to a Turkish Constituency, among Cypriot Constituencies would include a Greek Constituency.

...and in deed, a State, such as the Republic of Cyprus would represent its Citizens as Individuals and without further discrimination or distinction.

What is wrong with a BBF i ask: represented as an Individual and as a Person, represented as a State and represented as Nations demonstrating Goodwill in Goodfaith toward their own minorities, Freedom and Liberty.

...indeed, what of Turkish Constituencies in Turkey, and of the Ukrainian Constituencies?

Re: Erdogan rival jailed

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus48284-20.html#p935190

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"Turkishness" has no definition, as it is written in the Turkish Constitution. Erdogan has sought to define it, and in so doing move away from the Kemalist grip on Turkey, replacing it with his own.

...Ataturk is but a shadow in these rivalries, his Principles and values have long since been forgotten (or more likely ignored).

...one hundred years of Turkey, where is it now but on the brink; i am hopeful frankly, the Problem will be solved.

Cyprus proposal has little traction for EU

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/05/14/little-traction-for-eu-as-cyprob-mediator/

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...''be'' Cypriot. As hard as that is, it is what 'our' President must do.

While the "Turks" and the "Greeks" find such a notion absurd, the other half would welcome the courage this man might offer as a Leader who has committed himself to represent them: as Individuals, equals as Persons perhaps but, without further discrimination or distinction.

Cypriots exist. It is Cypriots who have kept such a notion of their identity alive despite being unnaturally torn apart, by never as voters giving these extremists Turkish or Greek an overwhelming majority after all these decades. In effect 'we' are not few and insignificant as "they" would have you believe. And 'we' may yet speak for ourselves, the People, if our representation, as Cypriots, continues to be ignored by a political elite that would rather define us by the mythic notions that keep us apart, (keeping "them" in power).

...the EU like the UN can do nothing, but support us. Supporting 'us' they cannot support "them", but 'we' must be acting for ourselves expecting such solidarity. The solution thus comes from within; if our leadership are blind to it from 'us', whether it is the Cyprus problem or the Problem itself. Actions not words will define us as Individuals, if we are prepared to defend the Universal Principles Cypriots have given their lives for as innocent victims in a hateful cycle of violence by those who question its value.

...are 'we' to ignore Turkish Cypriots because they are Turkish? They are at the vanguard against "Turkishness". Our only strength against "them" is that as Cypriots united such an example may end "Turkishness" in Turkey too.