Several years ago I was warned by several T.C's who supported Akinci not to be fooled by the 'nice-guy' image of Talat as they thought he was really devious and just as crafty as Denktash and co. underneath!
His statements in recent days that opening the Limnitis crossing will only benefit the G.C's etc. have reminded me of what they said.....even if it is true(and it's not,as people who live in Limnitis will confirm).In all fairness, this side encourages T.C.'s to come to hospitals in the south etc. free and I am all for this,but the main reason for opening this checkpoint is to help people who live in that area on BOTH sides-imagine if you are in Kato Pyrgos and get taken seriously ill and need 2 hours to get to Paphos hospital,while Nicosia could be reached in 45 minutes IF the road was open!It could be literally a matter of life and death,yet making petty and nasty statements like Talat did about it benefiting the G.C's only is hardly a sign of goodwill is it?Or is it that he just wants the money from G.C gambling addicts at the Kyrenia casinos and ordinary people don't count?
Do the people here REALLY want to share this country?If so,this is hardly a good indication!
Or maybe it's because the Ankara military and bureaucrats are in control of the north, just as some G.C's allege and Talat cannot even open a door,let alone a road block without their agreement, even if he is a 'nice-guy' at heart???Ditto the situation in Varosha-just psychological blackmail!