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Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer has said that full-fledged negotiations on the Cyprus issue are expected to be launched on the 1st of September.


President Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris
Christofias will meet tomorrow to review the work by technical committees established to prepare the grounds for comprehensive negotiations.
Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer has said that full-fledged negotiations on the Cyprus issue are expected to be launched on the 1st of September.


President Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris
Christofias will meet tomorrow to review the work by technical committees established to prepare the grounds for comprehensive negotiations.


The two leaders are expected to announce how and when the substantial negotiations are to be launched.


Speaking before entering yesterday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Soyer said that the government’s objective is to start the talks with determination on the basis of political equality but he added that harmonization work with the European Union will be speeded up prior to a solution.


The Premier noted that talks on 8 of the 12 chapters with the EU have been completed.


Responding to a question concerning a possible cabinet change, the Premier stated that programs to be followed on the Cyprus issue and EU matters are being discussed within party organs and said `if any change are to be made, these will be made during this process`.

For gods sake Are you guys opening and closing chapters of the EU?
Are you passing new laws and the EU is considering this as progress for a membership? What chapters? Since you give me turkish sayings halil I'll give you a greek one.

Μεν σουζεις τα πωθκια σου πριν καβαλιτζεψεις.
Don't shake your legs before you've mounted.

You see DT ,
again you missed whats going on around you .... from now on follow the news from the north to get something that you never heard from news from the south .
these EU men are keep coming and going mate .they are not coming here for holiday .They are working very hard sir .Also they have a office as well at old Nicosia .İt is near the saray Hotel .You can visit their office .İt is opened for everybody .

As Turkish saying :Eşeğe binmeden ayaklarnı sallama
Don't shake your legs before you ride on the donkey .

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LINDBLAD MEETS WITH TRNC PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER.
The President of the Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Göran Lindblad has announced that the Cyprus Rapporteur Joachim Horster will submit his report to the PACE General Assembly on the 8th of September.

Mr Landblad made the announcement during a visit he paid to the Speaker of the Republic’s Assembly Fatma Ekenolgu.

Speaking during the visit, Mrs Ekenoglu said that the Turkish Cypriot people were trying to find a permanent solution to the Cyprus problem.
She said that President Mehmet Ali Talat was trying to facilitate a solution on the basis of the United Nations parameters - bi zonal, bi communal federal solution and political equality.

Also speaking during the visit the President of the Political Affairs Committee said that the draft report prepared by the Cyprus Rapporteur Joachim Horster is expected to be submitted to the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly on the 8th of September.


President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Mehmet Ali Talat and the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Demetris Hristofias are also expected to be present at the General Assembly of the PACE during the presentation of the report.

Mr. Lindblad also noted that the PACE will do everything it can to boost confidence building measures between the two sides.





The European Commission has signed a 1.1 million Euro contract with a consortium, led by a German company IGIP which will prepare surveys, detailed designs and tender documents for the construction and rehabilitation of several waste management facilities in Northern Cyprus.

The project includes central sanitary landfill, transfer station, dumping sites, pre-conditioning sites for construction and demolition waste, medical waste treatment facility and hazardous waste treatment/storage facility in Northern Cyprus.

The first meeting was held at the EU Programme Support Office in the capital Lefkosa this morning which was attended by officials from the EU Commission, the IGIP consortium and Turkish Cypriot representatives.

The project which is taking place within the framework of the EU programme support office and is funded under the EU Financial Assistance Regulation is expected to last for 12 months.

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The Presidential spokesperson Hasan Ercakıca has said that the Greek Cypriot Side would not get a positive response from President Mehmet Ali Talat if it wanted to remove Turkey’s guarantee to gain absolute sovereignty over the whole island.

The spokesperson said `if this is a precondition, there will be no agreement`.

Responding to BRT’s questions on the latest developments concerning the Cyprus issue, Mr Ercakica said that the UN Special Envoy for Cyprus Alexander Downer would be trying to learn the details of the Cyprus problem during his contacts on the island.

The Spokesperson stated that Turkey’s guarantee over the island had prevented bloodshed in Cyprus when he was asked to comment on statements by the Greek Cypriot Government spokesman Stefanos Stefanu and the President of the Greek Cypriot House of Representatives Marios Karoyan.

Earlier, Stefano said that the negotiations process would reveal
which side’s thesis is in support of a solution and which side’s isn’t and Karoian said that they would not accept a solution which would provide Turkey with guarantorship rights over the island.

`The Greek Cypriot Side will not get a positive response from President Mehmet Ali Talat if it sees Turkey’s guarantee as an obstacle in the way of getting absolute sovereignty over the whole island and wants to remove it`, he said.

Mr Ercakica pointed out that the Turkish Cypriot Side had long ago proved its willingness towards bringing about a solution to the Cyprus problem within the framework of the UN Parameters.

`We don’t have to prove our willingness for a solution everyday, but if we are asked, we are ready to do so`, he said.

Stressing that the aim of the Turkish Cypriot Side is to reach an agreement acceptable for both sides, he underlined the importance of putting any possible solution to be found to separate simultaneous referenda on both sides of the island.

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1ST OF AUGUST WILL BE MARKED WITH VARIOUS EVENTS

The Commander of the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces Major General Mehmet Eroz is paying visits to state and government officials to invite them to the 1st of August celebrations.

On Friday, ceremonies will be held in the Republic to mark the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Resistance Organization - TMT and the 437th anniversary of the conquest of Cyprus by the Ottomans.
This morning, General Eroz – together with high ranking military officials, visited President Mehmet Ali Talat, Speaker of the Republic’s Assembly Fatma Ekenoglu and Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer.

Speaking during the visits, General Eroz stated that the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces has been on a mission to provide prosperity and security for the Turkish Cypriot People since its establishment, adding that the Force is today determinedly continuing its mission in line with principles and revolutions of Ataturk – the founder of Republic of Turkey.

The General also thanked the Turkish Cypriot People for their trust and contributions to the Security Forces.

For his part, President Talat thanked the General on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people for being aware of their responsibilities and for providing security to them.

Pointing to the importance of the 1st of August, he said that the date is an answer to those who have been trying to ignore the existence of the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces.

The President also praised the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces for its important contributions to the successful initiatives taken in the country.

Mrs Ekenoglu, for her part, stated that the Security Forces is the main element that provides security to the Turkish Cypriot People.

`We sleep at our homes in comfort and live in peace thanks to the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces` she said.

The Speaker also expressed the belief that the Force will make important contributions to the establishment of a comprehensive solution in Cyprus.

Also speaking, Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer said that the Security Forces will continue to provide security to the Turkish Cypriot People.

He noted that the Force is an important unit which has been continuing its mission in line with the principle of the rule of law.

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Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer has said that 18 new capters will be opened for harmonization talks with the European Union.
Speaking during a visit paid to him today, the Premier said that the talks being carried out on 12 chapters have reached to a point and that the opening of new chapters is on the agenda.

Mr Soyer said that he would be announcing the details of the issue at a press conference tomorrow.

He noted that the talks are not being held openly in line with the request of the European Union.

The Premier said that the situation would change after the start of fully-fledged negotiations between the two sides.

`If a federal administration is to be formed, and if the Turkish Cypriot Side is to be one of the equal sides, we should prepare for EU membership and a solution openly`, he noted.


EC SIGNED GRANT CONTRACTS WITH 26 FARMERS TO HELP THEM PAY FOR DIARY HYGENE EQUIPMENT
The European Commission has signed grant contracts with 26 sheep and goat farmers in North Cyprus to help them pay for dairy hygiene equipment, such as milking machines and cold tanks.

A kick off event was held at the EU Program Support Office in Lefkosa(Nicosia) this morning.

The contracts range from 10,000 to 25,000 Euros in value and they cover up to 65% of the farmers’ investment.

The grant scheme activities will be implemented over a period of up to 12 months and the beneficiaries will receive thorough guidance from EU-financed experts on how to proceed.

The pilot grant scheme serves to demonstrate how investment support may be delivered under the Rural Development pillar of the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot People.

During the event, information was provided about the project by the Coordinator of the Aid Program Alessandra Viezzer and Michael Bullen – an official from the European Commission.

Delivering a speech at the event, Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer underlined the need for the Turkish Cypriot People to improve their standards to catch up with EU standards in order to prepare itself for EU membership.

Noting that the implementation of projects which would make the Turkish Cypriots ready for the EU membership are necessary, the Premier said that the program is a step forward in the efforts being waged towards making new investments in cold chain infrastructure and farming.

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For his part, President Talat thanked the General on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people for being aware of their responsibilities and for providing security to them.

Pointing to the importance of the 1st of August, he said that the date is an answer to those who have been trying to ignore the existence of the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces.

The President also praised the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces for its important contributions to the successful initiatives taken in the country.

Mrs Ekenoglu, for her part, stated that the Security Forces is the main element that provides security to the Turkish Cypriot People.

`We sleep at our homes in comfort and live in peace thanks to the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces` she said.

These Turks are fucked in the head. Seriously.

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For his part, President Talat thanked the General on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people for being aware of their responsibilities and for providing security to them.

Pointing to the importance of the 1st of August, he said that the date is an answer to those who have been trying to ignore the existence of the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces.

The President also praised the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces for its important contributions to the successful initiatives taken in the country.

Mrs Ekenoglu, for her part, stated that the Security Forces is the main element that provides security to the Turkish Cypriot People.

`We sleep at our homes in comfort and live in peace thanks to the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces` she said.

These Turks are fucked in the head. Seriously.

Why? we have all been sleeping safely for 34 years, you should thank the Turkish forces for keeping the peace, you messed up big time back in 1963 to 1974.

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For his part, President Talat thanked the General on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people for being aware of their responsibilities and for providing security to them.

Pointing to the importance of the 1st of August, he said that the date is an answer to those who have been trying to ignore the existence of the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces.

The President also praised the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces for its important contributions to the successful initiatives taken in the country.

Mrs Ekenoglu, for her part, stated that the Security Forces is the main element that provides security to the Turkish Cypriot People.

`We sleep at our homes in comfort and live in peace thanks to the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces` she said.

These Turks are fucked in the head. Seriously.

Why? we have all been sleeping safely for 34 years, you should thank the Turkish forces for keeping the peace, you messed up big time back in 1963 to 1974.

Selamlar VP

Firstly thanks for the well wishes on my thread and secondly...This mavroGreek wannabe is not worth talking to. He really has not got a clue.

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Why? we have all been sleeping safely for 34 years, you should thank the Turkish forces for keeping the peace, you messed up big time back in 1963 to 1974.

haha - you have underlined my words nicely. Turkish 'peace' is ethnic cleansing and cultural destruction. You start a war then have the nerve to lie and blame others. On top of that you hold the Turkish military in a higher esteem than God! I will repeat it again - IT IS NO WONDER THAT THE REST OF THE MIDDLE EAST DISLIKES THE TURKS

Selamlar VP

Firstly thanks for the well wishes on my thread and secondly...This mavroGreek wannabe is not worth talking to. He really has not got a clue.

Ahh Zan are we back on that again? lol

I may not have a clue but you are truley the joke of this forum. Its people with your attitude that are the cause of the real eradication of Turkish Cypriots by Turkey itself. Thats fine, in 50 years the Cyprus will be one whole state again populated by over 90% Greek Cypriots - and thats all because of people like you who are brainwashed by Turkish nationalism.

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Why? we have all been sleeping safely for 34 years, you should thank the Turkish forces for keeping the peace, you messed up big time back in 1963 to 1974.

haha - you have underlined my words nicely. Turkish 'peace' is ethnic cleansing and cultural destruction. You start a war then have the nerve to lie and blame others. On top of that you hold the Turkish military in a higher esteem than God! I will repeat it again - IT IS NO WONDER THAT THE REST OF THE MIDDLE EAST DISLIKES THE TURKS

Selamlar VP

Firstly thanks for the well wishes on my thread and secondly...This mavroGreek wannabe is not worth talking to. He really has not got a clue.

Ahh Zan are we back on that again? lol

I may not have a clue but you are truley the joke of this forum. Its people with your attitude that are the cause of the real eradication of Turkish Cypriots by Turkey itself. Thats fine, in 50 years the Cyprus will be one whole state again populated by over 90% Greek Cypriots - and thats all because of people like you who are brainwashed by Turkish nationalism.

People can read the facts and division was the result not the cause, the cause was enosis and the GC support for this idiotic dream.