Monthly Archives: November 2009

Turkey can enter EU without Cyprus settlement

The European Parliament has just approved a draft European Council document which in effect rules out action against Turkey if they ignore the 2005 Ankara Protocol and do not settle the Cyprus problem. This is despite the south Cyprus President … Continue reading

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Pauline Read's Petition – CPAG is not the HBPG

Cyprus Property Action Group (CPAG) demonstrated in south Cyprus today and showed their disgust at the way their property problems were being ignored by the government. Their main complaint was the non-issue of title deeds and the fact that banks … Continue reading

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Turkey would invade EU territory to protect Turkish Cypriots?

Under the guarantor powers of Cyprus’ independence agreement in 1960, Turkey have the right to intervene militarily if the terms of that agreement are threatened. In July, the Greek Cypriot side rejected any peace deal that would allow Turkey to … Continue reading

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Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is this? (04-final)

Hint 1: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times… Hint 2: the place was was first built by the Byzantines, probably after the complete deliverance of Cyprus in 965 … Continue reading

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50TL meal and drink for 2 – Green Valley Restaurant, Alsancak

My visit to the Green Valley Restaurant in Alsancak was in response  to being told that they had started their ‘winter menus’. So, along with 4 friends, I entered the restaurant to the welcome of a roaring log fire. The … Continue reading

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