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[fanourıo]

Wow! I am impressed! I have hit SIMERINI front page again! Third time in less than 10 days and this newspaper sets my functions front page! Papadopoulos is surely trembling now, I am enjoying more publicity than he did. Well the Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus is now busy with me after George Perdikis, leader of the Green Party has reported the fact that I work for Jasmine Court Casino as a Greek Public Relations Manager. He actually ordered a police investigation against me. Even the Greek Cypriot Minister of Justice has commented on what I do by saying that "no matter the legality of this, his actions are ones he should be ashamed of" etc etc....
Not standing at the point where no chance has been given to me by the fellow journalists of Simerini, which publish HALF the truth, to answer to their allegations, I must say that I am impressed at the Attorney General who follows instructions by a political party leader.... They seem to die for Perdikis;s votes during the next elections so they are trying to satisfy the man as much as they can. In simple words, burning Fanos gives points to Perdikis who in return will support Papadopoullos even warmer....
Nevermind that... actually most Greek Cypriots DESERVE a president like Papadopoullos anyway...
Why is it though that Simerini never published my allegations about Zeus Casino in the North and DIAS publishing being connected, even to humiliate them? Maybe because they ARE connected? Why dont the journalists of this paper that deal with my name front page do not even attempt to call me? They surely have my number since they published it, and they definately have my email addresses. I will tell you why! Because they KNOW the truth that their boss is connected to investments in the North.. The problem is I know too!! Perdikis doesnt??
Can someone investigate where was George Perdikis on 29 September 2007 at 0400 in the morning? He was in Famagusta gambling at European Casino along with 3 others from Paphos. On the same floor there were another 3 employees of DIAS Publishing but dont expect me to reveal their names! As a matter of fact I dont care!
Nevertheless I have to thank Simerini for the FREE front page repetition of the story about me, it has surely make my phone ring like mad for the past 10 days and believe me, the number of new clients registered is growing fast.
So I am now expecting the police to investigate according to the Attorney General's order the accusations against me especially the one that says that I have not got permission from the National Guard to visit a foreign STATE...... What foreign state> the one YOU recognise your honour? I am still stepping and living in CYPRUS trying to make a living. If I was so crazy so as to leave the heaven of the South, well treat me accordingly. But at least here I have to deal with people and not corrupt politicians, journalists and authorities like the ones mentioned above...
And yes I have done mistakes, but coming to the North to live and survive was NOT one of them.
For anyone wishing to contact me please feel free to do so at
0090 533 832 1422 or email me at [email protected]
as for those that swear against me, well I simply return my smile to them, in resciprocal manner.
Note: That photo in Simerini is old.. I should send another one soon...

[phoenix]

I don't know the ins and outs of your situation Fanos, but for your own peace of mind you should get advice about clearing your name, sorting out all those problems that are following you.

Whatever the punishments you may have to face it would probably be worth it to start again and lead a more normal life.

What would you do if the Turkish troops had to leave and we got our beloved country back? Will you have to run off to Turkey then?

I don't know you, I am just going by the post GR! made in your favour suggesting you had a lot going for you . . . somehow mistakes were made, which perhaps may have led to more.

Don't you yearn to put all the problems behind you?

[Viewpoint]

I don't know the ins and outs of your situation Fanos, but for your own peace of mind you should get advice about clearing your name, sorting out all those problems that are following you.

Whatever the punishments you may have to face it would probably be worth it to start again and lead a more normal life.

What would you do if the Turkish troops had to leave and we got our beloved country back? Will you have to run off to Turkey then?

I don't know you, I am just going by the post GR! made in your favour suggesting you had a lot going for you . . . somehow mistakes were made, which perhaps may have led to more.

Don't you yearn to put all the problems behind you?

Whats the likelihood of that happening, really? zillion to 1 at best

[boomerang]

Hey Fanos my advice to you is lay low for a while...The moment you start mentioning names in a public forum where it's picked by all, is the day it could spell disaster for you...

PS..you mentioned names, which mean nothing to me and besides the point, but you are claiming secret partnerships amongst individuals, in high places, and thats a no go area... Out of all people you shoud know better...

[phoenix]

I don't know the ins and outs of your situation Fanos, but for your own peace of mind you should get advice about clearing your name, sorting out all those problems that are following you.

Whatever the punishments you may have to face it would probably be worth it to start again and lead a more normal life.

What would you do if the Turkish troops had to leave and we got our beloved country back? Will you have to run off to Turkey then?

I don't know you, I am just going by the post GR! made in your favour suggesting you had a lot going for you . . . somehow mistakes were made, which perhaps may have led to more.

Don't you yearn to put all the problems behind you?

Whats the likelihood of that happening, really? zillion to 1 at best

Which particular point have you done the sums on VP?

You had better stay away from casinos with a betting style like that

[Viewpoint]

I don't know the ins and outs of your situation Fanos, but for your own peace of mind you should get advice about clearing your name, sorting out all those problems that are following you.

Whatever the punishments you may have to face it would probably be worth it to start again and lead a more normal life.

What would you do if the Turkish troops had to leave and we got our beloved country back? Will you have to run off to Turkey then?

I don't know you, I am just going by the post GR! made in your favour suggesting you had a lot going for you . . . somehow mistakes were made, which perhaps may have led to more.

Don't you yearn to put all the problems behind you?

Whats the likelihood of that happening, really? zillion to 1 at best

Which particular point have you done the sums on VP?

You had better stay away from casinos with a betting style like that

No problem there Casinos not my thing leave that to the GCs but the likelihood of a solution appearing anytime in the future is pretty thin to non-existant.

[RAFAELLA]

FANOS: But at least here I have to deal with people and not corrupt politicians, journalists and authorities like the ones mentioned above...
When you see no corrupt politicians, journalists and authorities at the occupied areas, then what can someone say?

I voted NO to the Poll.
There's no need to come to the free areas and face charges. You are worth of your choice. Don't forget though that one day your choice will turn into boomerang to you.
...and if you are doing anything for money then I wonder what you will end up doing for a few more turkish liras.

[Svetlana]

Is it illegal to work in the north?
By Stefanos Evripidou

THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL has ordered a police investigation into a Greek Cypriot man working as a ‘Greek Public Relations officer’ for a casino/hotel in the north, Simerini reported yesterday.

According to the paper, Fanos Drousiotis lives and works in the north as a university teacher and a PR man for Jasmine Court Casino and hotel in Kyrenia. Greens deputy Georgios Perdikis wrote a letter to the Attorney-general notifying him of Drousiotis’ alleged activities.

He accused the PR man of fishing for Greek Cypriot clients on behalf of the casino by sending out emails, inviting them for a free dinner at the hotel.

The police press office yesterday could neither confirm nor deny the report. It is unclear what charges will be connected to the investigation, though illegal gambling activities might play a part.

Justice Minister Sophocles Sophocleous was quoted in the newspaper saying: “Apart from the legal aspects of the issue, one thing’s for sure; it is nationally unacceptable and politically impermissible.

“Such behaviour only creates shame and at least he should be thinking that our country is paying the heavy price of invasion and occupation.”

This is not the first time Drousiotis has come under fire. A quick perusal of the Cyprus Forum website reveals a number of allegations against the man. A number of people posting on the website accused Drousiotis of collecting cash for a cancer centre in the north without authorisation and then failing to hand in the money. A man claiming to be Drousiotis replied to the allegations, saying he was planning to give the money to the charity soon.

Earlier this year, Drousiotis was accused of plagiarism by Turkish Cypriot journalist Alkan Chaglar, who said Drousiotis put his byline on an article written by him which appeared in the Turkish Daily News.

Meanwhile, Drousiotis, believed to be writing in the online forum under the title ‘fanourıo’ thanked Simerini for putting his story on the front page, saying the hotel saved thousands of pounds in advertising as a result.

He said he received many phone calls regarding the casino’s free dinner offer after the paper published three articles on him in the last two weeks.

He asked other posters on the forum who have a less than amicable relationship with him: ‘What is the crime? Working in the north?’

On the issue of Turkish Cypriots working in the government-controlled areas, he said: “Deep inside, you know that you accept them to do the heavy jobs such as building for a cheaper cost... but would you imagine them teaching your kids as I do at the university, or reading News on National TV, or writing for Phileleftheros or Simerini newspapers like I do in the North? Or even working for a PR position in a five-star hotel in the south? NO because you are just lazy buggers!”

The same poster accused his accuser, Perdikis, of gambling in the north, and threatened to send him a list of prominent business and political figures who visit the casino Drousiotis works at.





Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2007

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[GorillaGal]

i am reminded of a jewish family here in USA...displaced from europe as a result of WW2, that makes a very good living selling art stolen from the jews. i feel this is dispicable, however, there is no law against it.

i am still not clear as to what Fano's crimes are. i understand that it is wrong how he makes a living, but i have my own problems to worry about rather than his karma. it will come back to him, and indeed it is.

i don't need anyone screaming and yelling at me either because i don't understand. i was born and raised, for the most part, in the USA, where we have the freedom to buy and sell stolen art. i would not support such an endever, and i suggest that if you GCs are so against Fanos' method of income, that you boycott the casino.
as i stated in antoehr thread, maybe someone can help him get a job in the north that the GCs won't complain about. but i don't think he is coming back to the RoC, and i don't think you all should waste your time and money prosecuting him. there are better things to do.... go save the animals at JuneMichael's pet shelter. Now THERE are lives worth saving!