http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/no-ad ... g/20100318
A LAWSUIT against Turkey has been filed for the first time in a court of the Republic of Cyprus for occupation of properties in the north owned by the Shacolas Group of companies worth millions of euros.
The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by lawyers Andis Triandafyllides and Achilleas Demetriades on behalf of the Shacolas Group which has properties in the occupied districts of Nicosia, Kyrenia, and Famagusta.
The lawyers filed a case against the Turkish Republic, noting that these properties are the exclusive property of the Group to which Turkey has no right, adding that it has been illegally blocking the owners from using the properties since 1974.
Triantafyllides was quoted in Phileleftheros saying that this was a civil case similar to the Orams case regarding a disagreement over property ownership. His clients are seeking compensation for loss of use and illegal interference since 1974.
The lawyers plan to serve summons to Turkey via a Turkish embassy in another EU member state. If Turkey refuses to address the court, the Shacolas Group will seek a decision against them.
Did anyone else spot this? How will Turkey avoid having its EU assets seized by the EU courts?