UN Secretary-General expresses ‘full support’ for his Cyprus representative

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/28/un-secretary-general-expresses-full-support-for-his-cyprus-representative/

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Mr. Stewart has stepped into it, the Cyprus Problem, like it or not. (...welcome to Cyprus.)

...indeed, i blame the "Greeks" for all the misery. I blame the "Turks" exactly for the same reasons.

But for the other half as voters decades torn apart unnaturally who place Basic Human Rights and Universal Principles above all else, "They" would have won by now. It is something to think about; Cypriots are not few.

If Mr. Stewart wants to help Cypriots in Cyprus, it is important to never forget that the Problem, as symptoms go, may be at the root of it in Cyprus, but such Constitutional reform, a BBF, serves the needs of Persons in Turkey, and as it is evolving in the Ukraine as well (for example), and for the same reasons.

Freedom and Liberty; as Individuals and amongst Persons: is that a lot to ask?

Indeed the problem in Cyprus is not about Greeks against Turks, nor about "Turkishness" vs. "Greekness", but "Greeks" and "Turks" (anti-Cypriots) against Turks and Greeks (Cypriots).

...let's remember that Canada is a BBF. Canada and Canadians as Canadians is not hard to imagine while it too is a country made up of many constituencies, and each with their own distinct identities. As such, i am hopeful that Mr. Stewart's insights may prove useful toward solving the Problem, for the world and for the People of Cyprus suffering the problems from it.

As long as Turkey continues threats to Greece and Cyprus we will not approve sale of F-16s, US Senator says

https://www.parikiaki.com/2023/01/as-long-as-turkey-continues-threats-to-greece-and-cyprus-we-will-not-approve-sale-of-f-16s-us-senator-says/

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Senator Menendez is to be applauded for his steadfast conviction toward the Universal Principles and Basic Human Rights fostered originally by what is enshrined in the American Constitution: Freedom; what Rights we have as Individuals which we defend as such accordingly as equals without discrimination or distinction, and Liberty; as Persons having distinct identities  demonstrating as Majorities toward the Minorities living among them the same Goodwill.

Turkey would do well with a BBF in its own Constitutional reform, as was Turkey's suggestion for Cyprus before the dramatic shift Mr. Erdogan has taken to disrupt the order that the Treaty of Lausanne secured for the whole region, (and the world,) not just (in) Cyprus and Greece.

Let us remember that it was the notion of "Greekness" which brought the misery that left Cypriots divided since 1974. And let us also remember that after the coup's initial success, in three days, it failed because Cypriots, Greek Cypriots in particular overwhelmingly did not support it. 

Let us remember most of all that "Turkishness" still remains and demonstrates itself to be as a venture no different to the "Greekness" brought down in effect by Greeks, that as a dogma it is expanding in a hateful enterprise toward supremacy over all "others" including in Turkey itself where Citizens are divided, more divided than ever defined as "Turkish" and those who are not.  

Re: Ukrainian Issue

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47975-9990.html#p933209

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...if NATO has the purpose of promoting good neighbourly relations among countries, ultimately their aim should be to include Russia's membership as well.

Greece and Turkey, as a case in point; both members despite their differences is a problem where a solution must be found, that there will be a mechanism for ending disputes which escalate in size militarily, by its members.

...what was said about NATO, by Trump is true, America does not want to pay this bill alone anymore; especially since their military missions are more often (and more costly than in the past).

Indeed the mission itself has changed, and what was the natural order of things Internationally speaking has changed, since its advent.

...i ask, how much of the Free Trade we all enjoy is thanks to the American Navy "ruling" the High Seas?

Like it or not this era is ending. And for Commercial purposes, practically speaking, such an oversight is still needed, especially where such spaces "belong" to no one.

...NATO's capacity to function in unity is being tested in the Ukraine, this much is true; but i don't see its demise soon because its members (at present) benefit too much from it, to abandon it because it costs something.

NATO will expand if it is America's hegemony it replaces; so too with a mission more clearly defined, where even China's membership (like Russia's) meeting the criteria, would not be anathema.

...i am hopeful that the Problem is solved; such a notion when understood would bless us all.

Turkish Cypriots defy ‘Islamification’

 https://www.financialmirror.com/2023/01/21/turkish-cypriots-defy-islamification/

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...soon, i hope very soon, those of us not "Greek" or not "Turkish" will unite together, to demonstrate our existence under the Flag of Cyprus (the one "They" treat as a rag) in our streets and on our beaches.

Who but the Turkish Cypriots are ahead as the vanguard? If we are to end "Turkishness" we must join them.

...let's remember it is the other half as i like to call them, Turkish or Greek who have kept us united despite being torn unnaturally apart all these decades, as voters.

'We' are not few and insignificant.

Secular Turkish Cypriot community under threat

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/22/secular-turkish-cypriot-community-under-threat/

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...i am so glad that the "Greeks" did not win their fight for Cyprus. One has just to look over the Green Line to see what "Turkishness" brings the people it claims to be protecting.

While the Republic that Cypriots have is far from perfect, in its dysfunction, intentions must change for its reform.

...if not in the Leaders, those of us not "Greek" and not "Turkish" will find representation as Cypriots in ourselves; to join together in our streets and on our beaches. And in demonstrating 'our' existence exposing what is an unnatural divide: giving enosis a Cypriot meaning, taking back the word that gave "Them" their power.

The "Turks" remain a scourge to 'us', (and to the People of Turkey, indeed to the whole world).

...at the vanguard are the Turkish Cypriots; winning needs Cypriots united.

Princess Anne at the Presidential Palace (Update)

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/11/princess-anne-at-the-presidential-palace/

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...i can recount the very day that Grivas decided to fight against the British Army, an organisation he admired very much. If it were not for the superior officer who ignored his plaint of the unruly soldiers who put his life in danger, there would not have been an EOKA.

...as for EOKA B, their failure makes it very clear that there is/was a difference. But three days after their successful coup, without the support they expected from Greek Cypriots, even the Junta in Greece collapsed.

Cypriots in fact are neither "Turkish" or "Greek", while being Greek and Turkish they are the victim of such dogmatists who by their actions have usurped these People's Basic Human Rights by ignoring their identity as Individuals and by defining them strictly as Persons.

Re: Bir Sɩr Adam - One Secret Man.

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus48303.html#p932824

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...the men of EOKA went home. They had achieved their goal; Freedom, freedom from colonialists, and an identity as Cypriots to represent themselves.

...EOKAB was something else, i dare say a corruption and of International proportions; a Hateful enterprise against the People of Cyprus, rather than their exploitation like mere chattel.

...if EOKAB was Cypriot, rather than ''Greek'', it would be remembered by Greeks, but they are not. And they were not when the coup failed after 3 days without Cypriot support.

...Turkey still suffers from the hateful dogma of ''Turks''. Like the ''Greeks'' i imagine their end will have its roots in Cyprus, too.

The time of judgement is approaching

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/08/the-time-of-judgement-is-approaching/

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...well said.

...while AKEL has had elected a Turkish Cypriot MEP, they have done nothing in my mind since then to demonstrate their commitment to Cypriots as Individuals, a vanguard daring to join the interests of Cypriots Greek and Turkish in public demonstration against the "Turkishness" (like the "Greekness") which continues to tear 'us' apart.

(i would have thought that by now i'd see Cypriots gathered together doing what they do best, making souvla on the beach, and under the flag "They" treat as a rag the Flag of Cyprus.)

...DISY should be doing the same.

Former Akinci adviser said he and his family came under intense pressure from Turkey in 2020

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/07/former-akinci-adviser-said-he-and-his-family-came-under-intense-pressure-from-turkey-in-2020/

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...at some point "This" will go too far. Not just in Cyprus but in Turkey itself, now torn into parts like in Cyprus: those who are "Turkish", and those who are not.

...Turkish Cypriots are at the vanguard against this tyranny. If we want it to stop we must join them.

UNSG calls on all Cypriots to engage in future of the island

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/04/unsg-calls-on-all-cypriots-to-engage-in-future-of-the-island/

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 ...indeed there is a People, and those who are not.

If our Leadership continue to think of themselves as "Greeks" and "Turks", the people, those of us who seek representation as Cypriots, the other half (i like to say), will have to speak for themselves. 'We' as such, don't need our Leaders to speak for ourselves, or in wanting change to reject "their" narratives, to join under our common values seeking to defend these Universal Principles and our basic Human Rights. Such as it is, 'we' may take back our streets and our beaches, Cypriots, gathered peacefully to celebrate under the one flag, the Flag of Cyprus, (maybe because "they'' treat it as a rag, but) that is theirs. ...enosis; a Cypriot definition: it is what our "Leadership" must see to believe.

Re: Ukrainian Issue

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47975-9760.html#p932782

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Presumably we know what will happen if "America" wins; what will happen when "Russia" wins is not covered.

...of course neither might win. A third course may evolve; solving the Problem.

...i see the NATO mission changing to (our relationship where the geography does not "belong" to somebody) focus on the sea, its equal importance to all of us around the globe for Maritime Trade; with Russia (and India) a member.

...i see the reform of Turkey's Constitution, Russia's, and the Ukraine, to reflect this commitment to the Human condition, as People (and as people): Individuals, as well as being Persons; a BBF.

Turkish Cypriot pro-solution powers revival

 https://www.financialmirror.com/2023/01/01/turkish-cypriot-pro-solution-powers-revival/

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...indeed, (thank goodness) there is nothing new in this election. Anywhere in Cyprus, Greeks and Turks, even unnaturally torn apart now for decades, vote as Cypriots; despite what "Greeks" and "Turks" may say or do, Cypriots are not few.