The Turkish Cypriots, according to the following Reuters Report:
07:49 09Feb2009 PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - Feb 9
NICOSIA, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Leading reports in Greek Cypriot financial and general press. Reuters has not verified these reports:
POLITIS
- Britain agrees with UNFICYP's estimate of Turkish occupation troops in Cyprus at between 21-24,000 troops.
- More EU citizens leaving Cyprus as job hunting gets difficult, unofficial reports suggest 1,531 more people unemployed this year since last December.
SIMERINI
- Capital gains tax down 35 percent this year compared to corresponding period last year due to slow down in property market.
- Turkish Cypriot community in Cyprus looks to U.S style prototype for Cyprus solution.
PHILELEFTHEROS
- Cyprus government looks at possible countries to off-load cargo on suspect ship.
- Progress of Cyprus peace talks to come under the spotlight during official visits by UK deputy foreign minister and EU enlargement commissioner.
HARAVGHI
- Muslim cemetry in Limassol trashed by vandals on the weekend.
((Nicosia newsroom 357 22 469674 fax 357 22 662487))
Keywords: CYPRUS PRESS/
Monday, 09 February 2009 07:49:35RTRS [nL9154899 ] {C}ENDS to
..... envisage a "U.S Model", while Christofias talks frequently about a "Cypriot" model, but within the context of a Bi-Communal, Bi-Zonal structure under Two Federal (Constituent, what's the difference?) States!!!
Well, after a series of interviews involving some very high level officials, both within the EU, UK, Cyprus and the U.S, I must say the "The United Cypriot States of Cyprus" does deserve a second glance - Could this be the best plan yet?
This is no hoax my fellow Cyprus Forumers, but more of a "Contribution" of ideas from ALL Parties within the Context of seeking a "Mutual" Federal Cyprus formula that meets everyone's needs. The Greek Cypriots in this forum will no doubt be mortified by such a revelation by their Communist leader, but honestly, what kind of deal are you actually expecting from such a good negotiator!
A Cyprus solution for Cypriots, ay!