Denktaş will be laid to rest on Tuesday

northcyprus74


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Message Posted:
13/01/2012 23:05

The founder of the TRNC will be laid to rest on Tuesday

Marion


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Message Posted:
13/01/2012 23:20

Ye,s but when and where ?

northcyprus74


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 00:20

Noon is the usual time, not sure where but persume nicosia

Marion


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 00:46

thanks. Hopefully by tomorrow everyone willknow.

northcyprus74


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 00:51

I want to apologies to everyone! Made a a mistake when spelling his name :( ment Denktas



(No problem, I have edited it. ismet)

Lilli



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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 01:59

thats a long time to wait there. may he rest in peace always xxxxxxxx

Teresa


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 08:36

Liz because it is a state funeral they have to allow time for anyone from overseas to attend. They still need to decide on his final resting place which will be done today. From 11am this 3 morning 3 days of official mourning will start.

DieHard


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 09:09

What does the official mourning consist of, do shops close, I expect banks and Government buildings?

Teresa


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 09:33

I have no idea but i doubt very much if all the shops will close

elko2



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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 09:43

The Council of Ministers plus the Prersident plus a member of his family will attend and decide on place of burial and the ceremony.



I expect that he will be buried next to Dr. Kuçük. I expect the flags to be at half mast and probably everyone will have a chance to attend. This means that government offices and courts will be closed probably after 10.30 and I expect some shops to close as well or remain open with minimum staff.



Almost all Cypriots respected him although some did not agree with him in later years. Thus I expect a huge turnout at the funeral. Let us all show our respect to this great man. I hope to be there.

ismet

DieHard


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 09:53

A friend has just been to Erdeners Supermarket and been told they will close some time to-day until after the funeral, whether this is correct or translation they were saying the mourning period would be to-day until tues, maybe others can ask.

northcyprus74


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Message Posted:
14/01/2012 16:34

Thats correct, mourning is till tuesday

crofter


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Message Posted:
15/01/2012 13:58

Elko 2 -- anymore info about the funeral on Tuesday, time, location, directions and where is Mr Denktash lying in state. Is it the Presidential Palace and directions please.

Many thanks

Marion


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Message Posted:
15/01/2012 14:11

I know nothing about any lying in state - would love to learn. But I heard (and remember facts are not always 'facts') that the ceremony will be at the Selimiye Mosque in lefkosia and the Burial in the park opposite the State hospital. There is a memorial and a green area there.

as to timing and logistics, I am afraid I cannot help there. it would be good for people to line the route, but I don't know what the route is.

Supersnooper


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Message Posted:
15/01/2012 14:33

http://northcyprusfreepress.com/2012/01/14/turkish-cypriots-declare-a-week-long-period-of-mourning-for-rauf-denktas/

Marion


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Message Posted:
15/01/2012 14:45

thanks very much. Very helpful.

clarey


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Message Posted:
15/01/2012 15:25

Just to add that all state schools are closed on tuesday! I dont know about the private schools

Marion


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Message Posted:
15/01/2012 23:52

As it is declared a national 'holiday' I expect they will.

spider


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Message Posted:
16/01/2012 09:18

What a very nice tribute from the Telegraph.



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/politics-obituaries/9016548/Rauf-Denktash.html#.TxNC4lGw5sw.facebook





Spider,X

waddo


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Message Posted:
16/01/2012 11:41

What an excellent bit of reporting by the Telegraph. I just wonder how long it will take for the RoC to prove to the world that it was all made up by a Turkish journalist and that it is simply a pack of lies?



Whenever the truth comes to the surface it is quickly stepped on by the South and that is the saddest part of all.



RIP Denktash, you gave us all your very best shot.

spangles


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Message Posted:
16/01/2012 13:53

Good article - thank you spider.

jamboree


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Message Posted:
16/01/2012 15:19

well done spider for a very super reading thank you for that, you should repost this in a new thread so more people will read and comment.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
16/01/2012 15:50

Must agree good reporting from Telegraph and thank you Spider.

spider


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Message Posted:
16/01/2012 22:15

The news from Washington USA stated that the Turkish Cypriots have been left feeling numb.



http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/2012/01/turkish-cypriots-mourn-rauf-denktashs-death/2096341





Spider,X

northcyprus74


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Message Posted:
16/01/2012 23:01

I agree, most of us TC feel numb, lost, upset... May he rest in peace.

bigOz


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Message Posted:
17/01/2012 09:32

TC? Harold? Most of us?

Cocklebay


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Message Posted:
17/01/2012 18:40

Watched the funeral on TRT. Very emotional day for the Citizen's of the KKTC. RIP Rauf.

spider


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Message Posted:
17/01/2012 22:19

What a great photo showing the huge respect for Rauf Denktash today.



http://postimage.org/image/nye09fndf/





Posted with admiration and condolences. RIP.





Maria and Vic.

Jonholmes


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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 05:10

Very good article , but why are the side links(pictures) to Saddam Hussen and the N Korea leader ?

crofter


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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 11:15

Who was the English Representative at the funeral?

elko2



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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 14:08

some more pictures here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150496945290488.369176.740815487&type=1

ismet

PS: Burcu is my daughter in law.

spider


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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 14:13

Thank you elko2 .







Spider,X

Marion


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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 21:36

didn't realise the connection elko. Burcu's photos are brilliant. I forgot to take my camera (used my mobile and don't knopw how to download, but my task as Press was to report - the camera men were dotted around lefkosia, . But where was Burcu to get the brilliant one of the crowd at the mosque. Upstairs of the shop opposite>? Really fantastic shots, and thanks to her for sharing them on FB

elko2



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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 22:04

Marion,

Burcu and Koray were in Nicosia at 9 o'clock in the morning. They will climb up anywhere to take a good picture. Did you notice how they mixed black and white with colour in the same picture to capture the solemnity of the funeral?

ismet

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 23:10

Excellent photo`s

Marion


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Message Posted:
18/01/2012 23:34

yes elko, I did notice the use of black and white with the coloured flag. Very impressiv e. Actually had I my camera I would have climbed anywhere. As it was I stood with a load of other Press on a platform I was convinc ed would give out with the weight on it.