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by **brother** » Wed May 25, 2005 10:22 am

65 Turkish Cypriots have sought properties in the south
By George Psyllides

THERE have been 65 cases of Turkish Cypriots demanding their properties in the government-controlled areas, Interior Minister Andreas Christou said yesterday.
Christou was speaking at a news conference at which he reviewed the work of his ministry since he took office around two years ago.

Out of the 65 cases, 10 sought recourse in court, the minister said.

“Most do not ask for their house to be returned if (Greek Cypriot) refugees live in it; they settle for a house we propose to them or another piece of land,” Christou said.

He added: “However, we have 10 cases, which have proceeded to law suits and court measures demanding various things.”

In most cases, Turkish Cypriots mainly inquire about property issues.

The minister said that following the referendum last year, no Turkish Cypriot land has been allocated for permanent construction, apart from some cases were permission had already been given.

Some of these permits were suspended while others went ahead.

“There is a difference with the occupied areas. At no point we did consider the land on which we built a refugee estate, for example, to be ours.

“We know that the land belongs to the Turkish Cypriot owner and with the solution of the Cyprus problem, any arrangement concerning property would include this land,” Christou said.

The minister played down claims that Turkish Cypriot land in the government-controlled areas had been pillaged and that dozens of ineligible people held properties illegally.
Christou urged any people with evidence concerning the claims to submit it to the state for further investigation.

Turkish Cypriot properties in the government-controlled areas were allocated to Greek Cypriot refugees who had lost theirs in the 1974 invasion.

The land was taken over by the Guardian of Turkish Cypriot properties – the Interior Minister – with a view to its return in case of a solution.

Christou said there had been no plundering but conceded that mistakes were made in the confusion following the invasion, giving properties to ineligible people.

The minister added that the Turkish Cypriots had not lost their land, which would be returned to them upon a solution of the Cyprus problem.

by **Kifeas** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:44 am

Borther,
Do you accept what Interior minister Andreas Christou said regarding TC properties in the south or you believe that he was lying?

I ask you because you posted the above article but you didn't comment anything about it.

by **brother** » Wed May 25, 2005 1:15 pm

Kifeas i am not sure, that is why i said nothing i was hoping that more knowledgeable people could help me form a better idea about it.

by **suetoniuspaulinus** » Wed May 25, 2005 5:16 pm

brother wrote:65 Turkish Cypriots have sought properties in the south
By George Psyllides

“We know that the land belongs to the Turkish Cypriot owner and with the solution of the Cyprus problem, any arrangement concerning property would include this land,” Christou said.

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Is this not true of GC land in the North as well? Clearly the oenership of ALL GC and TC refugee land will be the subject of ANY solution

Typical Politics speak

by **Kifeas** » Wed May 25, 2005 10:32 pm

suetoniuspaulinus wrote:
brother wrote:65 Turkish Cypriots have sought properties in the south
By George Psyllides

“We know that the land belongs to the Turkish Cypriot owner and with the solution of the Cyprus problem, any arrangement concerning property would include this land,” Christou said.

.

Is this not true of GC land in the North as well? Clearly the oenership of ALL GC and TC refugee land will be the subject of ANY solution

Typical Politics speak

Really??
Is this how GC properties are treated by "TRNC" in the north?
Does the TC "administration" accept that the GCs are the real and legal owners? Really? Is this what your "TRNC" constitution and your subsequently enacted "laws" say?

by **suetoniuspaulinus** » Thu May 26, 2005 4:49 pm

Kifeas wrote:
suetoniuspaulinus wrote:
brother wrote:65 Turkish Cypriots have sought properties in the south
By George Psyllides

“We know that the land belongs to the Turkish Cypriot owner and with the solution of the Cyprus problem, any arrangement concerning property would include this land,” Christou said.

.

Is this not true of GC land in the North as well? Clearly the oenership of ALL GC and TC refugee land will be the subject of ANY solution

Typical Politics speak

Really??
Is this how GC properties are treated by "TRNC" in the north?
Does the TC "administration" accept that the GCs are the real and legal owners? Really? Is this what your "TRNC" constitution and your subsequently enacted "laws" say?

Mr kifeas

According to the rule of law in the north, the owner of a property is the person whose name is on the Title Deed.

In fairness, I believe no GC has is name on any TC Title Deed.

My point was that If/when there is an "Agreement", GC claims to their former property in TRNC / KKTC/ Kibris/ the North, will be taken into account,

I believe that Annan V allowed the majority of GC "refugees" to reclaim their properties, and those that were not able to reclaim their properties would have been financially compensated.

by **magikthrill** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:15 pm

suetoniuspaulinus wrote:
I believe that Annan V allowed the majority of GC "refugees" to reclaim their properties, and those that were not able to reclaim their properties would have been financially compensated.

my dear suet,

im not sure if you are mentally retarted or just plan stupid (ala joey from friends) but here is the definitino of refugee you like to use in quotes:

ref·u·gee ( P ) Pronunciation Key (rfy-j)
n.
One who flees in search of refuge, as in times of war, political oppression, or religious persecution.

heres an idea for a solution? you leave cyprus (destination: i dont care) and ill compensate you for your property and hell, why not, your airfare as well. CTA first class. I hear they're very good.