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newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 11:52 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 1 of 82 in Discussion |
| For months now,i have banged on and on about a two state solution being the outcome for the long and drawn out talks.But now i am starting to have second thoughts (dont tell Wyn)Are there any more people on here that think that things are starting to change,and re-unification of the island could happen.Or will the outcome be the one that i originally thought it would be, Paul. |
bigbadbob

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 11:58 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 2 of 82 in Discussion |
| One thing is for sure if unification does happen the currency should definitely not be the Eurobecause of the current Greek problems. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 11:59 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 3 of 82 in Discussion |
| Unfortunateley bob,it would be after one year, Paul. |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:03 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 5 of 82 in Discussion |
| Hi Paul Still might be lots of twists and turns, however...... I think they will find a solution and reunification will happen. The Cypriots cant ignore the deafening noise of the international community to make something happen. |
bigbadbob

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:05 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 6 of 82 in Discussion |
| Msg3 Paul the cost of living would go through the roof and also would unification help the property situation with regard to title etc because at the moment I am very wary of purchasing property in TRNC. |
Sundance

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:12 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 7 of 82 in Discussion |
| I don,t know if this has been already posted on this forum, has Ban Ki moon made a statement yet on the out come of the New York meeting yet, If the Greeks end up out of the euro zone and may be out of the EU, and if the south follow suit, where would that leave the ex pats in the south, if its not a EU country they will not have the same rights just to turn up and stay? Sundance |
No1Doyen

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:18 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 9 of 82 in Discussion |
| Paul, whatever the outcome, there will be direct flights soon. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:19 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 10 of 82 in Discussion |
| Hi Sundance, Yes he has made a statement re-recent talks.Basically he said that thing have gone well,and the two leaders will re-conviene,in New York in January.As for Greece and Southern Cyprus,when people start talking in trillions.I am afraid it flies right over my bonce.I personally dont think that Greece will drop out.But hey,thats another topic that is already live on here, Paul. |
dvdjohn

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:23 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 11 of 82 in Discussion |
| Newlad, I am beginning to think there could be a solution, but I will not be staying if they force the Euro on the whole of the Island. It seem Germany and France will keep throwing money at the Greeks to stop the Euro failing, we will have to wait till Italy, Portugal's economy fails to see the true outcome of the Euro. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:27 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 12 of 82 in Discussion |
| Just around the corner Bill,did tell you though,lol, Paul. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:29 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 13 of 82 in Discussion |
| Good points dvd.Is dvd short for divided island,lol, Paul. |
deputydawg

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:32 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 14 of 82 in Discussion |
| As long as direct flights to Cyprus are not armed to the teeth military aircraft following a lust to gain oil territory I will be happy ! |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:35 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 15 of 82 in Discussion |
| I will drink to that Deputy, Paul. |
martinD41

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:36 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 16 of 82 in Discussion |
| I think that ANY form of re-unification if it does happen ,will be brought about by the Gas/OIL bonanza, and not good will or a sudden reversal of inbred hatreds..It will be an engineered re-unification brought about by man's most coveted prise ...MONEY.. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:38 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 17 of 82 in Discussion |
| Dont forget the water as well Martin,also very precious these days, Paul. |
bigbadbob

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:39 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 18 of 82 in Discussion |
| I wonder if Turkey will join the Eurozone and if so what happens then. |
martinD41

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| msg17 Water is precious, and if were not irresponsibly wasted to the extent that it is,a pipe line may not be needed.. |
Sundance

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:45 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 20 of 82 in Discussion |
| Paul many thanks for that, Ref one of my last posts. it should be amended, 1. Paul 2. Elko Sundance |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:58 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 21 of 82 in Discussion |
| Sundance, The cheques in the post, Paul. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 12:59 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 22 of 82 in Discussion |
| Not sure Bob we (Britain) thank god have managed to stay out of it, Paul. |
bigbadbob

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:03 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 23 of 82 in Discussion |
| Msg22 by the skin of our teeth!! |
vonny

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:12 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 24 of 82 in Discussion |
| My views have not changed,i still think its not going to happen.even if it was to happen, would the trnc really be better off? If the world was to recognise them and lift the embargos,more people would invest here,but if it uses the euro,people here,living off their bank interest are going to find it tougher to live on,what would you get? 1%?.The people in turkey wanting to join the EU has dropped quite a bit,in my opinion,the EU is in quite a mess at the moment. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:13 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 25 of 82 in Discussion |
| Or as my mate always says "by the skin on my teeth" bless, Paul. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:15 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 26 of 82 in Discussion |
| Vonny, That really is an understatement of alpine proportions,about the e.u. being in a mess.Lets see what happens Jan 2012, Paul. |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:16 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 27 of 82 in Discussion |
| 100 % sooner or later, north cyprus will never be recognised as a country. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:21 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 28 of 82 in Discussion |
| You been reading your tea leaves Mcstyler,lol, Paul |
YFred

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:29 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 29 of 82 in Discussion |
| The plan has not changed in 30 years. Turkey does not want a united Cyprus. They knew that the BBF will never be acceptable to the GC leadership or the population. There tact has been to get the TCs to accept it so they can blame the GCs for the failure. So either we get similar rights as Taiwan or we actually Joint Turkey. Dengtash did not trust the GCs to refuse BBF so he would not play ball. The situation is now slightly different. Chrsitofias realises that this is the end of the road for unification. Judging by the agreement so far, it looks very promissing. The problem we have is that GC population has never been prepared for a compromise so they may refuse what ever agreement is reached, but of course then they will get blamed. I hope that if it should come to the vote, the GC media treats the pro peace campaigners a little more fairly this time. But of course pigs can fly too, if they tried long enough. |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:30 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 30 of 82 in Discussion |
| If it was united there would be far less tea leafs |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 13:37 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 31 of 82 in Discussion |
| In the end turkey have nothing to do with it. I love the world with a universal love, brothers, sisters, give peace a chance. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 14:01 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 32 of 82 in Discussion |
| Sorry Mc, typo. |
YFred

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 14:22 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 33 of 82 in Discussion |
| Surely if USA has something to do with it, people can understand the reason why Turkey will always have something to do with it. Have you ever tried swimming upstream in the rapids? I suspect not. |
girne 29

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 14:45 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 34 of 82 in Discussion |
| would unification help the property situation with regard to title etc because at the moment I am very wary of purchasing property in TRNC. Bigbadbob It definately would ,though bear in mind the ROC has property problems as well ,but at least in the EU a lot of things that are allowed in trnc ,would be against the law. The only thing is property prices will go up as when Brits sell they will have to add on the price of their compansation bill to the asking price and although T/C's will not have to pay ,its unlikely when they are selling, that they will sell at a lower price to take account of that. I have allowed for 1/3rd of purchase price for compensation ,but think it well worth it to legally own the property and have peace of mind. It would also allow foreigners the chance to buy Turkish title,as under unification all land would be legal and therfore the NC govt would not need to restrict foreigners to buying the 'illegal' trnc title only. Can only be good. |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 14:53 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 35 of 82 in Discussion |
| I'm not to concerned either way, but it always boils down to what suits individuals best, this is what creates biased opinions. Reality will hit home sooner or later and many bubbles will be burst. |
YFred

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 15:01 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 36 of 82 in Discussion |
| Property has not been finalised. Judging by what has been going on at the ECHR and the legal interpretation of Home, the property problem is no longer insolvable. It should not make any difference what nationality the current owner is. As t is it worth purchasing in the TRNC. Try purchasing in France or Spain to see how stupid their rules are. Follow some basic steps outlined on this forum and you will have an affordable holiday home. |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 15:03 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 37 of 82 in Discussion |
| msge 36 "Judging by what has been going on at the ECHR and the legal interpretation of Home, the property problem is no longer insolvable." Good post |
YFred

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 15:45 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 38 of 82 in Discussion |
| The real question remains, how will my fanatic friends south of the border suffer from once they realise that they have been led up the garden path for 37 years. I do feel for them. |
ang1706

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 15:49 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 39 of 82 in Discussion |
| Well the latest round of talks have finished and we await to see if theres anything to move forward with. Personally I cannot see anything but a 2 state solution as The TC's will not trust the GC's again and also the Euro is in a state. Big Brother Turkey is doing a grand job in orchestrating things!! |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 15:56 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 40 of 82 in Discussion |
| Last two messages exactly my point. |
bigbadbob

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 17:50 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 41 of 82 in Discussion |
| So would you buy a property in the next 12 months or would you rent and put the cash in the bank?? |
No1Doyen

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 17:51 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 42 of 82 in Discussion |
| As long as we still have the guarantees then all will be ok. |
Agnes

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 17:52 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 43 of 82 in Discussion |
| Has it been proposed that Turkey are to appoint a Governor next year, and what are the ramifications of this situation? |
YFred

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 18:04 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 44 of 82 in Discussion |
| They have agreed on a few things, including the possility that TL would be lrgal in the south for 12 months as Euro would be in the north. Economy Security (Demiliterised) EU have been agreed. Property is the strickiest subject but we have the blueprint for it. Territory is almost there too. I do believe that it may happen before RoC take over the EU Presidency. I more hopeful now then before they went to New York. |
bigbadbob

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 18:16 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 45 of 82 in Discussion |
| Msg 42 forgive me for being a numpty but what guarantees are you referring to. Msg44 You refer to the TL being legal tender in the south for 12months and Euro being legal tender in the North for 12 months will the North then become part of Eurozone if of course the puppetmaster (Turkey) would allow this? |
Jovial_John

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 18:49 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 46 of 82 in Discussion |
| Just remember - it isn't what the politicians or the UN think. In the end there will be a referendum in both sides of the island. The expectations of both halves are too high - so if one lot is satisfied it is virtually certain that the other half won't be. Sorry, but I still can't see it. |
greylag

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 19:23 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 47 of 82 in Discussion |
| Let me throw this one in the mix then,as i havent got a clue what the answer is.What would happen if there was a referendum,on re-unification,and the Greek Cypriots voted no.But the Turkish Cypriots voted yes,would it then go to two seperate states, |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 19:48 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 48 of 82 in Discussion |
| msge 47 "...Greek Cypriots voted no. But the Turkish Cypriots voted yes,would it then go to two seperate states" Even the International community with its bias towards the Greek cypriots would have to concede that two states is the only way forward (not that peoples speaking the Greek language are too popular right now). It would seem sensible then, that Christofias would inform his people that this is our last chance to vote yes. Its going to be the best deal you are going to get or we get nothing. |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 19:52 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 49 of 82 in Discussion |
| ps I am assuming the GC's will get a good deal with would include a gain in territory |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 20:11 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 50 of 82 in Discussion |
| I have just had a thought Am I right in thinking that displaced GC's are a minority, in the region of 30% of the population? If yes, then there is a second question that someone might be able to answer. (If no, then the question below is pointless) Could it be that the 70% of GC's who were not displaced may prefer to keep their sovereignty and independence rather than make territorial gains? |
greylag

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 20:31 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 51 of 82 in Discussion |
| Re-mess 48, What if both sides vote no,and is there definiteley going to be a referendum.As i see it, in 2004 the Turkish Cypriots got shat on from a great height,even though they voted yes.So why would they vote yes again, |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 20:55 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 52 of 82 in Discussion |
| msge 51 If both sides vote no then I would anticipate two states. Its a bit trickier though if the TC's vote no and the GC's vote yes. I am not sure how likely this is. You would need to ask the TC's on here about that? |
greylag

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 21:02 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 53 of 82 in Discussion |
| Thanks for the response.What i struggle to get my head around though,is back in 2004,when they had the last vote.The South voted no,but still ended up eating all the candy, |
greylag

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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 21:53 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 54 of 82 in Discussion |
| So the North voted Yes back in 2004,and have to live with embargoes.Surely a lot of voters will remember this and vote no this time.Assuming there is a referendum, |
newlad


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Message Posted: 04/11/2011 23:10 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 55 of 82 in Discussion |
| Lets hope there is one,after all the whole issue is up to the people of Cyprus to decide upon, Paul. |
HairyPeggy01

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 05:34 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 56 of 82 in Discussion |
| Gordon Brown didn't get much right as Chancellor and PM, but he has my eternal gratitude for not taking the UK into the Eurozone, |
Jovial_John

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 07:41 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 57 of 82 in Discussion |
| Both sides have promised their electorates that there will be a referendum as there was for Annan. Unlike the Blair government and its unfulfilled promise of a referendum over the Lisbon treaty, they are very unlikely to fail to deliver because the Cypriots are much more engaged in politics than the English. To be fair to the EU they have consistently tried, albeit somewhat half-heartedly, to implement the promises they made in 2004 but South Cyprus, by then an EU member, has consistently used its veto to block all attempts. It is this refusal to allow TRNC to participate in any normal international activity that the North Cypriots are likely to remember when asked if they want to be reunited with their tormentors in the South. Certainly they have never forgotten 1963 and the years that followed, but it is South Cyprus's ongoing malevolance that will convince them that little has changed and there is little future in 'returning to the fold'. |
deputydawg

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 08:12 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 58 of 82 in Discussion |
| I am more cynical than all of you. In recent years, in any so called democracy, when has there ever been an election/referendum when the outcome was not tainted by fraudulent votes and corruption ? US President's have been elected following dubious collation and counting of votes. In UK there have been numerous obvious frauds fobbed off by "that is a matter for the police" but very little if any action reported subsequently. It seems to be admitted here that many voters withhold their votes until the last minute before deciding who will best grease their palms. I wouln't even try and guess the outcome of anything when it comes to the future of Cyprus indeed anything worldwide at the moment, other than chaos. |
AlsancakJack


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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 09:06 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 59 of 82 in Discussion |
| One significant issue is that the IPC have extended their service for another 2 years. My guess is that there was major pressure for Turkey/TRNC by other 'powers' to do this. And why would that be? My feeling is that the ECHR/EU et al want the property issue out of the way. If it has another two years to run then even if there is a solution then the property issue will appear to have been taken care of. AJ |
Jovial_John

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 10:57 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 60 of 82 in Discussion |
| I doubt the property issue will have been resolved, but TRNC/Turkey's hand will be much strengthened by the fact that they have had an ECHR/EU approved solution available for 7 years - which is more than South Cyprus can claim. All (except South Cyprus) can reasonably maintain that there is no more property issue if there are no outstanding claims against TRNC/Turkey. At least in so far as South Cypriot claims against the North - but what a wonderful moment for TRNC citizens to flood ECHR with claims for property in the South. |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 11:26 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 61 of 82 in Discussion |
| It may be that the International community want the IPC to stay open to give the GC's some sort of ongoing redress. It also sets a precedent for how the property issue will likely be resolved during the negotiations. Closing this door means that the GC's may revert back to using the ECJ (this is the court of the EU, the ECHR has nothing to do with the EU) to solve their disputes, or even worse to use this as the point of reference in the property negotiations between the two sides. AJ From what I am hearing in the your post , Turkey would be expected to pay compensation long after a solution has been achieved? Or have I got this wrong? Can anybody answer my question in message 50? |
Jovial_John

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 11:59 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 62 of 82 in Discussion |
| 50/61 Nobody can answer it specifically but my thoughts are that the percentage actually involved is immaterial. Families ties are very strong in Cyprus and nearly every Greek Cypriot has family claiming property in the North - so nearly all will feel aggrieved and want restittution. Further, all the younger generations have been raised in the belief that Turkey made an unprovoked attack to try and conquer Cyprus and in doing so murdered, raped and pillaged their homeland; their claims to the North are seen as simple restitution of their heritage. So NO, very few Greek Cypriot will sacrifice their territorial claims for the sake of 'peace'. |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 12:08 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 63 of 82 in Discussion |
| msge 62 Thanks Jovial John Very very good post indeed. I learnt a lot from this. It makes sense as Cypriots are more family orientated and the youth believe Turkey to be a wanton aggressor. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 13:35 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 64 of 82 in Discussion |
| JJ, Re-mess 62,you hit the nail on the head there.Unfortuaneteley the kids are brainwashed from school.And the two sides to every story isnt wideley spread into the public domain, Paul. |
ilovecyprus

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Message Posted: 05/11/2011 13:50 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 65 of 82 in Discussion |
| msge 64 Paul, my e-mails to you are bouncing back. Have you forgotten to put money in the metre again? |
bertieboss

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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 04:40 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 66 of 82 in Discussion |
| Greek Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus could be reunited if you could trust the Greeks - which you cannot!! And if you ignore the fact that Turkey regards TRNC as a strategic military outpost( as the UK does in the SBAs). It may have escaped your notice but there are probably as many mainland Turks in TRNC as Cypriots!! The island will probably remain divided and ex pats of all countries will probably never realise the return on their property investments and will fall foul of changing demands from the government of the day. Personally I thank providence that I did not buy there several years ago when everything was " wonderful" I feel dreadfully sorry for the genuine ex pats who retired out there - as I almost did. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 13:33 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 67 of 82 in Discussion |
| Mark, try p.brod31@yahoo.co.uk |
blade

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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 15:06 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 68 of 82 in Discussion |
| Newlad, i think like you my view of things has changed over time. I have always been a supporter of a united Cyprus. Where i see this going now is, even if both leaders agree, they have to have a referendum. After last time ,that could go either way. Then even of they agree on both sides i think Turkey will put the boot in and finish things. It has invested far to much here only to loose it all. A two state solution i don't ever see as happening, nor the recognition of the TRNC. The worst thing i think we could have is , no solution, a Turkish state being declared here and being an ethnic minority under a Turkish goverment. Just think how the Kurds are kept down! So interesting times ahead. |
marks

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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 17:06 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 69 of 82 in Discussion |
| I have not changed my mind at all, Turkey will annexe and be damned. |
YFred

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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 19:54 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 70 of 82 in Discussion |
| Marks the TCs will have something to say about that. |
hameln

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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 20:09 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 72 of 82 in Discussion |
| you are correct marks. the deal has already been done. obama wants his missile shield in turkey and the TRNC was the price. Next year this will be south anatolia, it will then have direct flights a huge infrastructure investment program and the TCs that remain here wiil then abide by turkish law or simply leave. 37 years of waste will finally come to an end. |
newlad


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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 20:24 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 73 of 82 in Discussion |
| Hi blade, Re-mess 68,which way do you see the referendum going, Paul. |
marks

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Message Posted: 06/11/2011 20:36 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 74 of 82 in Discussion |
| hameln Spot on. Yfred, sadly the TC's won't have a say. |
blade

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Message Posted: 07/11/2011 13:36 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 76 of 82 in Discussion |
| Hi newlad, I don't have a clue. Listening to people on both sides i hear support from this side but in the south i am not so sure. I think that last speach of Erdogan when he visited the TRNC gave them a good idea of his true level. I also hear that they have been trying for years to sort this and don't belive it will happen under the current president. They had much more confidence in Talat. But never say never, this is Cyprus and anything is possible! |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 07/11/2011 13:43 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 77 of 82 in Discussion |
| sooner or later it will be one island in the eu, i bet my life on it. |
AlsancakJack


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Message Posted: 07/11/2011 14:00 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 78 of 82 in Discussion |
| Firestarter 'They had much more confidence in Talat' Who did? certainly not Cypriot Turks as they all thought that Talat was selling them down the street hence Eroglu winning the election. Every CT that I have spoken to has said that Talat was too soft. AJ |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 07/11/2011 14:11 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 79 of 82 in Discussion |
| aj I find it helps to talk to the turkish cypriots. |
mcstyler

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Message Posted: 07/11/2011 14:16 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 80 of 82 in Discussion |
| Would you like to meet my nan she is a 91 year old cypriot who has lived there all her life. |
greylag

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Message Posted: 07/11/2011 14:22 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 81 of 82 in Discussion |
| Does it matter who is in charge of Northern Cyprus.After all they are only puppets of the motherland, |
newlad


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Message Posted: 07/11/2011 20:32 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 82 of 82 in Discussion |
| Re mess 76 Blade, I can only see the South voting no in a referendum, Paul. |
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