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[bill cobbett]

The Afrika newspaper is reporting that Occupied Ammochostos is on track to be returned this year.

... and the report is also giving an indication that rather than an all-in-one-go comprehensive settlement, we might be looking at a settlement in stages.

This is an interpretation for English-speakers of the Afrika article from ... http://www.cyprusexpat.co.uk/blog/read/ ... y-year-end

Freedom For Famagusta

Turkish Cypriot daily argues that the occupied fenced city of Varosha is expected to be returned by the end of the year

Under the title “Varosha is ok”, Turkish Cypriot daily Afrika newspaper (09.09.13) alleges that the return of the occupied fenced city of Varosha has become definite and that this is expected to happen before the end of the year. The paper argues that the initiatives of the Greek Cypriot side towards the USA and the EU have given results.

“After an instruction from the USA to Turkey and from Turkey to Cyprus, the Turkish side started to prepare itself for the return of Varosha”, claims Afrika adding that “Eroglu, who has informed his close circle regarding the issue, is in the mood of ‘let us snatch whatever we can’”.

The paper writes, inter alia, the following: “The return of Varosha will be the issue which will be urgently discussed at the very beginning of the negotiations that are expected to begin in October. The words of those who say that ‘Varosha is a part of the comprehensive solution’ were left in suspense. The target is to reach a comprehensive solution through a step by step resolution of the various aspects.

Just like it could contribute to the comprehensive solution, the opening of Varosha will be useful for the revival of the economy of both sides which are in crisis”.

Afrika comments on the issue in its column “Letter from Afrika” under the title “Varosha is being opened on conditions like the convicted who is set free on conditions”.

... and for turkish-speakers, this is the front page of today's Afrika...

[bill cobbett]

Fam Gazette also picks up on the Afrika story...

http://famagusta-gazette.com/turkish-pr ... 521-69.htm

... and for greek-speakers it's covered in only cy

In a report that starts...

... " Με τίτλο «Τα Βαρώσια είναι εντάξει» η τ/κ εφημερίδα “Αφρίκα” γράφει σήμερα πρωτοσέλιδα ότι η επιστροφή της κατεχόμενης περιφραγμένης πόλης είναι οριστική και αυτό αναμένεται να συμβεί πριν από το τέλος του έτους.... "

[Demonax]

After an instruction from the USA to Turkey...

Bizarre. Any chance the USA could ‘instruct’ Turkey to withdraw their troops and settlers as well...?

[Viewpoint]

Whats the payback? what will we get in return?

[bill cobbett]

Whats the payback? what will we get in return?

What's it got to do with you...???

The matter of Ammochostos is between the Republic and Turkey.

[stpier]

Whats the payback? what will we get in return?

Don't worry, we're giving NOTHING back.

[Demonax]

“Eroglu, who has informed his close circle regarding the issue, is in the mood of ‘let us snatch whatever we can’”.

This is the supposed 'leader' of the Turkish Cypriots. See how the pirate's mind works?

[Viewpoint]

Nothing is for free in this world, what will be the trade off for Maraş? I bet it has something to do with Ercan airport.

[Demonax]

Nothing is for free in this world, what will be the trade off for Maraş? I bet it has something to do with Ercan airport.

I bet it has something to do with Turkey's EU accession.

[Viewpoint]

Nothing is for free in this world, what will be the trade off for Maraş? I bet it has something to do with Ercan airport.

I bet it has something to do with Turkey's EU accession.

Yes thats another option but it would have to be something pretty big for Turkey to accept, what could it be?