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by **All4114All** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:53 pm

The sovereignty of Cyprus is a long standing source of tension between Greece and Turkey, and it now appears this territorial stand-off extends even as far as the tyre world. Greece’s Ministry of National Defence has denied reports published in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus that vehicles used by armed forces in the Greek controlled Republic of Cyprus, which covers 59 per cent of the island’s land area, are fitted with tyres manufactured in Turkey – an unthinkable situation in the context of the territorial dispute.

According to Northern Cyprus’ public information office, Mustafa Hasanoğlu (whose company Arina represents Turkish tyre maker Petlas in Greece) stated he has sold tyres produced in Turkey to the ‘Greek Cypriot Administration’ since 2005, selling through a Greek buyer. “First of all when the inscription ‘Made in Turkey’ was displayed on the tyres, serious problems were experienced,” Hasanoğlu added. “Later the problems were solved.”

Upon hearing this news, European Party MP Rikkos Erotokritou expressed his disappointment, describing the situation as a “tragedy” and wondering how it could be possible “to fight for survival” and deal with the presence of Turkish soldiers on Cyprus “when the country’s troops are equipped commercially with Turkish tyres.” Mr. Erotokritou need not have got so worked up – a statement from the Cyprus National Guard says the allegations have been investigated and refuted.

by **Gasman** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:55 pm

You couldn't make this shit up could you?

Facebook campaign needed methinks ... where's Bill?

by **All4114All** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:01 pm

Gasman wrote::D

You couldn't make this shit up could you?

Facebook campaign needed methinks ... where's Bill?

Here is the link
http://www.tyrepress.com/News/OFFBEAT/21534.html

I did not know if I should comment or just scratch my head.

by **Gasman** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:04 pm

This bit made me laugh aloud ...

wondering how it could be possible “to fight for survival” and deal with the presence of Turkish soldiers on Cyprus “when the country’s troops are equipped commercially with Turkish tyres.”

Wonder if they will have to divest themselves of anything that came from the UK or the US too? I mean, after all, it's said often enough that they are not only sworn enemies of Cyprus, but responsible for the Turkish 'invasion' in the first place and that they masterminded all the ills that have ever befallen Cyprus!

:lol:

by **vaughanwilliams** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:55 pm

Surely, the CNG buys through a procurement executive or agency?
Wouldn't they know where the tyres came from and who manufactured them? I would also have thought they would be supplied via a tender which would have shown origin of manufacture.

by **Kikapu** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:18 pm

vaughanwilliams wrote:Surely, the CNG buys through a procurement executive or agency?
Wouldn't they know where the tyres came from and who manufactured them? I would also have thought they would be supplied via a tender which would have shown origin of manufacture.

Do you guys not understand simple written English Language or what ?? :roll:

"Mr. Erotokritou need not have got so worked up – a statement from the Cyprus National Guard says the allegations have been investigated and refuted."

by **denizaksulu** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:23 pm

Kikapu wrote:
vaughanwilliams wrote:Surely, the CNG buys through a procurement executive or agency?
Wouldn't they know where the tyres came from and who manufactured them? I would also have thought they would be supplied via a tender which would have shown origin of manufacture.

Do you guys not understand simple written English Language or what ??

"Mr. Erotokritou need not have got so worked up – a statement from the Cyprus National Guard says the allegations have been investigated and refuted."

The two losers of WW2, Germany and Japan invaded the whole world (almost) with their products. Is Turkey emulating them? (if true that is - the CNG would deny it wouldn't they, no fire, no smoke. But God only knows). Perhaps GR the Armaments minister might enlighten us. :lol: