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[MrH]

Kikapu,

The EU Body does not recognise Kosovo. I'm surprised a "brilliant journalist" such as you claim to be does not know that.!

Do you really mean it when you said "EU Body"? Are you serious? The EU is as fragmented as the OIC.

The answer I gave previously does not have much relevance to the main thread as it was a reply to the Greek Cypriot Nationalists who said that Turkey is "Obliged" to Recognise the GC-ROC prior to an agreement and that Turkey is Desperately seeking to enter the EU Block of double-standards. Period.

As for the main Topic, I stand by what I had originally reported - Turkey is serious about a near offer of its kind and the Greek Cypriots know about it. Please read the following from the PHILELEFTHEROS reporting Christofias agreeing to Share responsibility of the events of 1974. Clearly Christofias knows what will happen if he does not soon make us Turkish Cypriots an offer!

07:16 29Sep2010 PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - Sept 29

NICOSIA, Sept 29 (Reuters) -

PHILELEFTHEROS
- Cyprus President shares out responsibility between Greece and Turkey for events in 1974 on the island. - Cyprus's intelligence service to begin hiring ordinary citizens in a bid to upgrade the service.

SIMERINI
- Trade unions to hold mass demonstration in the capital Nicosia to protest against new taxes.
- Education minister speaks of the existence of a "deep state" education system in Cyprus.
- Russian oligarch continues buying shares in Cyprus's largest lender, Bank of Cyprus <BOC.CY> <BOCr.AT>.

POLITIS
- Police chief was aware of the 12 kilos of cannabis in light of outcry over bungled sting operation.
- Cyprus finance minister proposes a 1.0 percent increase of VAT to 16 percent.

CYPRUS MAIL
- The drugs squad to be radically overhauled, including leadership change, following revelations of botched raids and incompetence.
- Unions to march over prices and austerity.
- Parliament's commerce committee said consumers being overcharged for phones and electricity.
- Government partner DIKO to take its final decision on Cyprus President's proposals on property issue next week.

FINANCIAL MIRROR
- Finance minister insists on 6 percent deficit target for 2010.
- Survey found unemployment climbed to 6.4 percent in the second quarter of 2010.
- Greek insurance dealmaker Demetris Kontominas will probably make a bid for InterLife Insurance in Cyprus.
((Nicosia newsroom 357 22469674 fax 357 22662487))
Keywords: CYPRUS PRESS/
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 07:16:13RTRS [nLDE68S05E] {C}ENDS

[Kikapu]

OK, I couldn't resist. Here is the Euro Area's GDP adjusted to inflation.!

[Kikapu]

The EU Body does not recognise Kosovo. I'm surprised a "brilliant journalist" such as you claim to be does not know that.!

Do you really mean it when you said "EU Body"? Are you serious? The EU is as fragmented as the OIC.

Belgium may be somewhat fragmented, but Brussels, where the "EU Body" is, is not fragmented.!

I have no idea about the OIC if they have a "OIC Body" or not. The only thing I do know, is that non of IOC members have True Democracy in their countries, and those who claim to have any kind of Democracy, is Democracy ONLY in name.

[vaughanwilliams]

OK, I couldn't resist. Here is the Euro Area's GDP adjusted to inflation.!

So with the EU at 0.14% and Turkey at 0.68%, I'd say TR wasn't doing too bad.

[Sotos]

OK, I couldn't resist. Here is the Euro Area's GDP adjusted to inflation.!

So with the EU at 0.14% and Turkey at 0.68%, I'd say TR wasn't doing too bad.

Most of EU is already 1st world countries for long time now. If Turkey wants to remain a 3rd world country then 0.68% will do just fine

[Kikapu]

OK, I couldn't resist. Here is the Euro Area's GDP adjusted to inflation.!

So with the EU at 0.14% and Turkey at 0.68%, I'd say TR wasn't doing too bad.

EU never said that they are doing great. They are not. No one is at the moment, more or less. The biggest down drag for the EU is Greece at the moment. Historically EU has had a steady growth and low inflation with a $13 Trillion Dollar economy vs. Turkey's roller-coaster economy of about $600 Billion Dollars with it's roller-coaster inflation rate. The EU has 20+ fold bigger economy than Turkey's with ONLY 7+ fold more in population size than Turkey's. You cannot make the comparison and say that Turkey is doing better than the EU.!

[MrH]

Kikapu,

I have no idea about the OIC if they have a "OIC Body" or not. The only thing I do know, is that non of IOC members have True Democracy in their countries, and those who claim to have any kind of Democracy, is Democracy ONLY in name.

Democracy = EU, come on Kikapu, give us a break!

[Kikapu]

Kikapu,

I have no idea about the OIC if they have a "OIC Body" or not. The only thing I do know, is that non of IOC members have True Democracy in their countries, and those who claim to have any kind of Democracy, is Democracy ONLY in name.

Democracy = EU, come on Kikapu, give us a break!

You're right.! I don't know what I was thinking. Democracy = Turkey, "trnc" and the OIC.!

[Viewpoint]

Kikapu you have always been a doom and gloom merchant when Turkey is involved according to you they should have evaporated last June, we all know and unfortunately read the well written trash you churn out.

[Kikapu]

Kikapu you have always been a doom and gloom merchant when Turkey is involved according to you they should have evaporated last June, we all know and unfortunately read the well written trash you churn out.

I don't know what you mean, VP.!

I'm the one who is supporting Turkey to be in the EU, unlike yourself who does not, because it would mean Cyprus too having a True Democracy which does not suit the NeoPartitionist.. I have Turkey's best interest at heart if they want to be part of the western civilization and live by their principles.

But if Turkey does not want to be in the EU, then you will win (not sure what exactly) and Turkey will lose. It is that simple. The moment Turkey officially cancels her EU application, you will see the Turkish economy and currency take a nosedive, which will also effect you in the north. Despite all the scaremongering by the NeoPartitionist that Turkey is no longer interested being in the EU to make believe the game is up in Cyprus for a Fair & Just solution, Turkey seems to push harder to get into the EU. Now, it may all be play acting on Turkey's part to make believe that they want to be in the EU when in fact they do not want to be, then the only reason for them to play act the game, is not to have their economy and currency take a nosedive. Think about it.!