Is now a good time to turn to the (original) Constitution?

https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46154-10.html

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...the message is clear.

We can wait for the EU, (whatever that is) to help itself. And in the mean time remember the solidarity the same EU expressed toward Cypriots during the Financial meltdown. If we are to listen to their advice, and that of the UN, a solution to the Problem, by Cypriots, would be helpful. Erdogan relies on the dysfunction that was created to keep Cypriots apart; if not for "Greekness", in Cyprus, "Turkishness" cannot survive.

...i am suggesting that while Turkey intends to transform Cyprus into an image of itself, Cypriots can do the same, (at this very moment) create a Cyprus that transforms Turkey. Let's face it, Turkey, those Turkish but not "Turks" in Turkey as in Cyprus need help. Constitutional reform is needed, in Turkey and in Cyprus, more so a representation of Universal values, exposing "Greeks" and "Turks" for what they are, neither Greek, or Turk.

...curious GR, do you have among your family members, missing?

You are old enough to remember; this hatred you have, did it exist before 1974, did it exist GR before 1963? Did it exist before 1950? I come from a "mixed village". Perhaps my perspective is different because of it, but to me there is a difference, Cypriots exist. They are not "Turks", that is for sure, neither are they "Greeks". Easy to be hateful, plain to see, you will get a lot of support for that. That is the Problem, isn't it? My family paid a big price. It was not for "Greekness" we stayed. What with the sentiments you express toward me, it seems we do not agree on the value of "being" a Cypriot; it seems to me you are, you have become, a "Turk"/"Greek", or some deep seated fear within your self which you dare not overcome has made you no different to them.

...pardon me, as i've said GR, i cannot rest, i won't have my family buried in graves unmarked, murdered, so that what they are, Cypriots, is forgotten.

Akinci suggests interim solution could end EEZ standoff – reports

http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/02/18/akinci-suggests-interm-solution-eez-standoff-reports/#comment-3765840784

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...i certainly hope so, gulumbra. The "Turks" don't need his support, they have their own candidates; he did not get elected by them. But those Turkish, and not "Turkish", in that wider sense, need him; if anything, that is the Problem.

Giant gas field discovered off the coast of Cyprus

https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46134-10.html#p864706

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...we have seen already how it played out; Turkey's meddling. It failed in Egypt. It failed in Lebanon. It is failing in Israel, let's not mention Greece. It failed with the establishment of stronger ties between these countries and Cyprus. In affect she has isolated herself.

It will likely fail now, with their own explorations, which will be even more costly because Turkey will "do it" alone.

...submarines, i will mention them again, because if you remember the Piri Reis, you will be expecting something as absurd as a submarine base near Famagusta.

...i am expecting the "new" Piri Reis (because there is one) to play a role, soon.

Our View: UBP victory in north defied cronyism concerns

http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/01/09/view-ubp-victory-north-defied-cronyism-concerns/#comment-3703187846

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I am a Cypriot, you are a Cypriot, this is the fact. If Cypriots choose they can reform the State through the reform of their Constitution. A Bicommunal Bizonal Federation is not anathema to the goals of Cypriots, but like in Canada or the USA for example (both BBFs) there is no shame in saying the word Cypriot, or that Cyprus comes first.

Regardless how things are divided, as Persons, this Liberty depends on a Freedom we secure in defending each other as Individuals.

...your house, my house, (and many houses), our home.

But, are you Cypriot? And if it is Turkey you serve are you a "Turk"?

Turkey assessing what moves could be made in Cyprus

http://cyprus-mail.com/2017/10/24/turkey-assessing-moves-made-cyprus/

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...i am very encouraged to see these two men shaking hands.

It is not to hard to see what is natural; War or Peace. And in the end, Cyprus is Turkey's National issue; what is Turkey is Cyprus: A Cyprus divided is a Turkey divided, A Cyprus united is a Turkey united.

...my best wishes to them.

The Latest: Turkey asks US envoy to oppose arrest warrants

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-latest-turkish-president-slams-us-charges-for-guards/2017/06/15/d5997b26-51ff-11e7-b74e-0d2785d3083d_story.html?utm_term=.16394917f3ea#comments

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...i am confused, those who have been charged, his bodyguards, are Canadian, and Americans?

I ask, how big is his personal entourage that these Agents are personnel living as Citizens of other countries?

...given the case with Flynn, a General, how it reached the Executive Branch; where Turkey has paid, allegedly, ten times more than Russia for influence on American Policy,"the swamp", as it's been called, is this the tip of the iceberg floating in it?

...here is a man, Erdogan, who expects, Americans to beat up Americans, Canadians to beat up on Americans too, having these Agents allover the world, for "Turkishness". From this man, it is not hard for me to imagine that his Policy, that which he would want for the money he pays, would include putting American lives, and American Security in harm's way.

While he may challenge the Law, as he has done his whole life, incidences such as these raise the question, if he has any respect for it.

...a small incident perhaps, that this man's influence reaches the Oval Office cannot be ignored.

Anastasiades: EU solidarity needed for success in Cyprus - See more at: http://www.sigmalive.com/en/news/politics/152634/anastasiades-eu-solidarity-needed-for-success-in-cyprus#sthash.6XgwQp8l.dpuf

http://www.sigmalive.com/en/news/politics/152634/anastasiades-eu-solidarity-needed-for-success-in-cyprus

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...while Mr. Akinci expects an equal at the negotiating table, my hope this time he will realise that to be an equal to Mr. Anastasiades, he too must take Cyprus, what counts for Cypriots, first. Whether there are interests as Persons, or not, the population from which he won his Leadership are Cypriot, especially notable because the opposing choice in that election was not.

..."equal co-owners of Cyprus", i read that a lot. What does that mean? Are the Kurdes, and the Alevi, never mind the Christians, or the Jews, co-owners of Turkey? What can it possibly mean to any of "us", those of us who are Turkish or not, but not "Turkish"? And Germany are "they" co-owners there, because there is no doubt, "they" are there among a German population that is Turkish? A Turkey divided is the result of Ignoring the same reasons Cyprus is divided, where the world speaks of "but one", "Turkishness" is the common factor, even in Turkey, in Cyprus, now elsewhere. Turkey is not made up of only "Turks", even with much as an effort toward it becoming that way. Turkey can recognise the Republic of Cyprus, reformed, a BBF, and solve their own Problem, in Turkey as well. One Cyprus means One Turkey can exist, and it is a matter of intentions.

...it is heartening to read the EPP resolution for Cyprus, i like them encourage Mr. Akinci to take the lead, as a Cypriot.