Cyprus-Forum.com

[Omer Seyhan]

Cyprus is a full country, we don't want any more settlers and immigration from elsewhere should be curbed. Priority must be to Cypriots in Cyprus and the Cypriot Diaspora of which there are many who had to flee abroad because of the ongoing Cyprus problem. They must be given the right to return and enjoy the rights that they were deprived of.

Cyprus is a Cypriot state for Cypriots, whether they may be Greek or Turkish speaking, it makes no difference. Our Cypriot nation must promote the Cypriot identity as a matter of defending its own survival. We are aware of efforts to change our demographic identity under our very noses by outside powers, but our defense and our priority must be, always, to serve our own people, the Cypriots, first.

I think most Cypriots would agree with this. I personally believe in this very strongly and I'd like to hear your views on this.

[beverley10]

I wonder what the world would be like if everybody returned to their own country of origin? The UK is full also of every nationality you can think of and right now the rich Greeks are flocking in to buy up anything in order to keep their stashed cash!All those African,Asians,Carribeans,Cypriots etc, the Uk would be empty!Bliss we British would really love that but alas it will never happen.

[Omer Seyhan]

I wonder what the world would be like if everybody returned to their own country of origin? The UK is full also of every nationality you can think of and right now the rich Greeks are flocking in to buy up anything in order to keep their stashed cash!All those African,Asians,Carribeans,Cypriots etc, the Uk would be empty!Bliss we British would really love that but alas it will never happen.

That's very different Beverley. What you are describing with the African, Asian and Caribbean communities in Britain is economic migration. The difference is that Cypriots did not immigrate to the UK for economic reasons but had to flee their homeland because of a CIA backed coup and invasion. Many of them had properties and businesses and did not need to go to Britain. Partly responsible for all this tragedy is Britain (as well as the US) and this is well documented in many history books on Cyprus.

Many UK Cypriots are very actively involved in Cyprus because they do not see their stay as permanent; they simply want their country back. A Dutch, Belgian or Frenchman who lived through war-time Nazi occupation or was a refugee throughout the war can understand that feeling even if you as an insular Brit do not.

[Malapapa]

On current demographic trends, the native Cypriot people, will be an ethnic minority in our own country within sixty years.

To ensure that this does not happen, and that the Cypriot people retain their homeland and identity, the CNP call for an immediate halt to all further immigration, the immediate deportation of criminal and illegal immigrants and settlers, and the introduction of a system of voluntary resettlement whereby those immigrants and settlers will be afforded the opportunity to return to their lands of ethnic origin assisted by a generous financial incentives for individuals.

We will abolish any ‘positive discrimination’ schemes that make Cypriots second-class citizens. We will also clamp down on the flood of ‘migrant workers’, all of whom are either bogus or can find jobs much nearer their home countries.

EUROPE – back to Cypriot independence!

We are opposed to the Single European Currency, and support the overwhelming majority of the Cypriot people in their desire to go back to the Cypriot Pound and our traditional weights and measures. At the same time, we are for the best possible relationship with our European neighbours and believe that the nations of Europe should be free to trade and cooperate whenever it is mutually beneficial, though without being forced into a political and economic straitjacket – political unification. Accordingly, the Cypriot National Party stands for the withdrawal from the European Union. In place of the EU, we intend to aim towards greater national self-sufficiency, and to work to restore trade with the rest of the world as it suits us. Following our withdrawal from the EU, the Cypriot National Party will use any contribution Cyprus at present makes to the European Union to fund many far more useful projects at home.

[Gasman]

Cyprus is a full country, we don't want any more settlers and immigration from elsewhere should be curbed.

Shouldn'ta joined the EU then!

[Jerry]

I wonder what the world would be like if everybody returned to their own country of origin? The UK is full also of every nationality you can think of and right now the rich Greeks are flocking in to buy up anything in order to keep their stashed cash!All those African,Asians,Carribeans,Cypriots etc, the Uk would be empty!Bliss we British would really love that but alas it will never happen.

That's very different Beverley. What you are describing with the African, Asian and Caribbean communities in Britain is economic migration. The difference is that Cypriots did not immigrate to the UK for economic reasons but had to flee their homeland because of a CIA backed coup and invasion. Many of them had properties and businesses and did not need to go to Britain. Partly responsible for all this tragedy is Britain (as well as the US) and this is well documented in many history books on Cyprus.

Many UK Cypriots are very actively involved in Cyprus because they do not see their stay as permanent; they simply want their country back. A Dutch, Belgian or Frenchman who lived through war-time Nazi occupation or was a refugee throughout the war can understand that feeling even if you as an insular Brit do not.

Omer, tens of thousands of Cypriots left Cyprus before 1974 for economic reasons. My own father and four of his brothers left for the UK and US in the 1930s to better themselves.

[Omer Seyhan]

I wonder what the world would be like if everybody returned to their own country of origin? The UK is full also of every nationality you can think of and right now the rich Greeks are flocking in to buy up anything in order to keep their stashed cash!All those African,Asians,Carribeans,Cypriots etc, the Uk would be empty!Bliss we British would really love that but alas it will never happen.

That's very different Beverley. What you are describing with the African, Asian and Caribbean communities in Britain is economic migration. The difference is that Cypriots did not immigrate to the UK for economic reasons but had to flee their homeland because of a CIA backed coup and invasion. Many of them had properties and businesses and did not need to go to Britain. Partly responsible for all this tragedy is Britain (as well as the US) and this is well documented in many history books on Cyprus.

Many UK Cypriots are very actively involved in Cyprus because they do not see their stay as permanent; they simply want their country back. A Dutch, Belgian or Frenchman who lived through war-time Nazi occupation or was a refugee throughout the war can understand that feeling even if you as an insular Brit do not.

Omer, tens of thousands of Cypriots left Cyprus before 1974 for economic reasons. My own father and four of his brothers left for the UK and US in the 1930s to better themselves.

The bulk of Cypriots in Britain arrived with a surge of refugees after 1974 and at different times in the 1960s before 1974.

Guys, it is really WRONG to compare the need to end settler immigration in occupied Cyprus to traditional immigration in Western states. They are so different. What is happening to Cypriots in occupied Cyprus through the very well thought out policy of settlerization is cultural genocide.

[Omer Seyhan]

On current demographic trends, the native Cypriot people, will be an ethnic minority in our own country within sixty years.

To ensure that this does not happen, and that the Cypriot people retain their homeland and identity, the CNP call for an immediate halt to all further immigration, the immediate deportation of criminal and illegal immigrants and settlers, and the introduction of a system of voluntary resettlement whereby those immigrants and settlers will be afforded the opportunity to return to their lands of ethnic origin assisted by a generous financial incentives for individuals.

We will abolish any ‘positive discrimination’ schemes that make Cypriots second-class citizens. We will also clamp down on the flood of ‘migrant workers’, all of whom are either bogus or can find jobs much nearer their home countries.

EUROPE – back to Cypriot independence!

We are opposed to the Single European Currency, and support the overwhelming majority of the Cypriot people in their desire to go back to the Cypriot Pound and our traditional weights and measures. At the same time, we are for the best possible relationship with our European neighbours and believe that the nations of Europe should be free to trade and cooperate whenever it is mutually beneficial, though without being forced into a political and economic straitjacket – political unification. Accordingly, the Cypriot National Party stands for the withdrawal from the European Union. In place of the EU, we intend to aim towards greater national self-sufficiency, and to work to restore trade with the rest of the world as it suits us. Following our withdrawal from the EU, the Cypriot National Party will use any contribution Cyprus at present makes to the European Union to fund many far more useful projects at home.

I'm not against the EU / Euro or immigrants whose skills are needed or who are fleeing as refugees. It is our responsibility to help our fellow human.

I'm against settlerization / colonisation of the north of Cyprus which is very different. Settlers do not have a legal status internationally; they are not immigrants. The act of bringing of them is in breach of the Geneva Convention.

[BirKibrisli]

Is this CNP is an official entity? Or is it a glint in your eye,MP????
If they are serious they would have a website to launch themselves...Is there such a website?

[BirKibrisli]

On current demographic trends, the native Cypriot people, will be an ethnic minority in our own country within sixty years.

To ensure that this does not happen, and that the Cypriot people retain their homeland and identity, the CNP call for an immediate halt to all further immigration, the immediate deportation of criminal and illegal immigrants and settlers, and the introduction of a system of voluntary resettlement whereby those immigrants and settlers will be afforded the opportunity to return to their lands of ethnic origin assisted by a generous financial incentives for individuals.

We will abolish any ‘positive discrimination’ schemes that make Cypriots second-class citizens. We will also clamp down on the flood of ‘migrant workers’, all of whom are either bogus or can find jobs much nearer their home countries.

EUROPE – back to Cypriot independence!

We are opposed to the Single European Currency, and support the overwhelming majority of the Cypriot people in their desire to go back to the Cypriot Pound and our traditional weights and measures. At the same time, we are for the best possible relationship with our European neighbours and believe that the nations of Europe should be free to trade and cooperate whenever it is mutually beneficial, though without being forced into a political and economic straitjacket – political unification. Accordingly, the Cypriot National Party stands for the withdrawal from the European Union. In place of the EU, we intend to aim towards greater national self-sufficiency, and to work to restore trade with the rest of the world as it suits us. Following our withdrawal from the EU, the Cypriot National Party will use any contribution Cyprus at present makes to the European Union to fund many far more useful projects at home.

I'm not against the EU / Euro or immigrants whose skills are needed or who are fleeing as refugees. It is our responsibility to help our fellow human.

I'm against settlerization / colonisation of the north of Cyprus which is very different. Settlers do not have a legal status internationally; they are not immigrants. The act of bringing of them is in breach of the Geneva Convention.

Do you have an opinion on the settlerisation/colonisation of the RoC government by the GCs since 1964,Omer????

By the way,I share your concern about the settlers in the North,especially about giving them so-called citizenship and voting rights...