Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 11-08-26

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[01] Talat accuses Eroglu of not wanting a solution in Cyprus and describes the census to be held by the regime as "camouflage" of the inflow of population

[02] Eroglu met with Irish MP Donaldson

[03] Bozer said that the Turkish Cypriot side will not allow the Cyprus Government to go ahead with oil explorations

[04] Yeni Duzen: "405 thousand tourists are missing!"

[05] Seven thousand persons will be given the "citizenship" of the regime by the end of 2011

[06] Tatar urges Turkey to see occupied Cyprus as a Turkish province

[07] Turkish Cypriot unionists met with Cicek and Atalay

[08] A Kazakhstani delegation visited the self-styled minister of labour and social insurance 9. "YODAK" chairman evaluates the situation of the illegal universities

[10] Rauf Denktas undergoes a surgery in Turkey

[11] "Ankara calls on UN to unfreeze Libya assets"

[12] Turkish firms to talk to Libya rebels over completed projects payment

[13] Turkey signed a deal with China for cooperation in energy

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Statements, articles and commentaries on the latest developments in Libya, the meeting of the Libya Contact Group in Istanbul, a deal signed between Turkey and China in order to boost cooperation in several fields of the energy sector, reports that Turkey is preparing to reopen its embassy in Somalia and appoint Kani Torun, a leading member of civil society, as the ambassador, former Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktas' health situation, and other domestic issues are covered by the Turkish press today.

[01] Talat accuses Eroglu of not wanting a solution in Cyprus and describes the census to be held by the regime as "camouflage" of the inflow of population

In statements yesterday to SIM TV, Talat said that he received no document until today regarding the content of the negotiations for reaching a solution to the Cyprus problem and claimed that "it is known" that the Greek Cypriot side "is not very willing" on the issue of finding a solution. Arguing that when he was the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community they worked hard for finding a solution, Talat described the current stance of the Turkish Cypriot side in the negotiations as "just be quiet and we'll get by". Pointing out that Eroglu says that he wants an international conference to be convened and the UN Secretary-General to decide whether a solution could be reached, Talat noted that actually Eroglu wants an announcement that a solution cannot be reached and everybody to go their own way.

Responding to a question, Talat said that migration from the occupied area of Cyprus has started again and the reason for this is the non-solution of the Cyprus problem. He argued that even "TRNC citizens" of Turkish origin, as he described the illegal settlers from Turkey who have been granted the "citizenship" of the breakaway regime, emigrate and noted that the Turkish Cypriots are in a process of disappearing.

Referring to the population census to be held by the breakaway regime, Talat said that "this is unnecessary, meaningless and will have no use". He said that those who enter and exit from the occupied area of the island are registered and recalled that a "population census" was held in 2006. He added that the current population could be found out in cooperation with the "migration department". Talat noted that the announcement of the "government" that it will hold a population census is a "misleading effort aiming at camouflaging the inflow of population".

Responding to a question on the exploration for oil and natural gas to be carried out by the Republic of Cyprus, Talat argued that the Greek Cypriot side improved its image after the accession of Cyprus into the EU and "became reckless". He alleged that with the issue of oil President Christofias is trying get rid of the reaction caused against him due to the "chaos" that exists in the country.

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[02] Eroglu met with Irish MP Donaldson

No statement was issued before or after the meeting.

[03] Bozer said that the Turkish Cypriot side will not allow the Cyprus Government to go ahead with oil explorations

Bozer said: "The Turkish Cypriots have the same rights as the Greek Cypriots. We are equal owners of the island. As a result we are equal owners of the island's natural wealth".

Pointing out that the Turkish Cypriot side will not allow the Cyprus Government to launch exploration activities, Bozer reminded that the so-called assembly had unanimous taken a decision on the issue.

Claiming that the stance and positions put forward by Turkey has clearly cornered the Greek Cypriot side, Bozer alleged that the Greek Cypriot side is using its oil and natural gas exploration activities as an excuse to run away from the Cyprus talks.

[04] Yeni Duzen: "405 thousand tourists are missing!"

Commenting on the report in his daily column, Cenk Mutluyakali, Yeni Duzen's editor-in-chief, points out that these data were published by the "embassy" of Turkey and not by the "government" of the breakaway regime. "And afterwards we stand in front of [President] Christofias and we say heroic words such as 'we are a state, we administrate ourselves'", he notes.

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[05] Seven thousand persons will be given the "citizenship" of the regime by the end of 2011

[06] Tatar urges Turkey to see occupied Cyprus as a Turkish province

At the meeting, financial and economic issues regarding the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus were discussed. Responding to a question on the investments in tourism, Tatar said that with the construction of three new facilities, the number of the beds reached 16-17 thousand. They then referred to the universities which operate in the occupied area, and noted that the occupation regime has an income of around 400 million dollars from this sector. It was also added that there are 35 thousand students from Turkey and 5 thousand from other countries, such as Iran, Azerbaijan, Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan. In addition, reference was made to the investments by Turkish state universities in occupied Cyprus, noting that Cukurova and Gazi Universities will soon open campuses in the occupied area of the island.

Munyar writes that during their discussion, Tatar was frequently emphasizing the importance of Turkey being by the side of the "TRNC". Tatar, inter alia, noted: "See us as a province of Turkey. Let Cyprus be seen like Antalya, Kayseri, Konya. We see ourselves like this."

[07] Turkish Cypriot unionists met with Cicek and Atalay

Speaking during their meeting with Atalay, Kemal Altuncuoglu said that Turkey and the breakaway regime agreed on a credit which would be granted to the shopkeepers in the occupied area last year and asked for the conditions of the credit to be improved since the tradesmen could not use it.

Speaking during the meeting, Besir Atalay said that they will continue supporting the Turkish Cypriot "people" as always.

Moreover, Altuncuoglu and Karalar thanked Cemil Cicek for his support to the Turkish Cypriots during the period he was responsible for Cyprus Affairs.

Speaking during the meeting, Cemil Cicek stated that the Turkish Cypriots is a community which can stand on its own feed and argued that it proved this with the latest example of selling electricity to the Greek Cypriot side.

Referring to the economies of the Republic of Cyprus and Greece, Cicek said that the "TRNC's" economy is at a better level. He then said that "Motherland Turkey" will continue to be by the side of the Turkish Cypriots.

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[08] A Kazakhstani delegation visited the self-styled minister of labour and social insurance Turkish Cypriot daily Haberdar (26.08.11) reports that Serife Unverdi, the self-styled minister of labour and social insurance of the breakaway regime, held a meeting yesterday with a Kazakhstani delegation which is visiting the occupied area of Cyprus in order to establish a co-operation with the "Near East University Hospital" (YDU).

[09] "YODAK" chairman evaluates the situation of the illegal universities

Referring to the decrease in the number of the students from Turkey who studies in the "universities" in the occupied area of Cyprus, Hasan Ali Bicak said that the seats of the Turkish students which remained empty will be covered by foreign students from 3rd countries.

Saying that the number of foreign students who studied in the occupied area during the academic year 2009-2010 was 1211, Hasan Ali Bicak noted that this number has increased to 1834 for 2010-2011. He added that the number of foreign students who were registered for the current academic year has reached 2142. Bicak then said that the most foreign students who study in the occupied areas from 3rd countries come from Nigeria, Iran and Palestine and added that recently students from Azerbaijan are also coming.

Hasan Ali Bicak stated further that the total number of students who study in the illegal universities has reached 43.528.

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[10] Rauf Denktas undergoes a surgery in Turkey

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[11] "Ankara calls on UN to unfreeze Libya assets"

"We have to find the necessary solutions for the National Transitional Council [NTC] in Libya to fulfil their financial needs under the legal framework of the U.N. Security Council. Turkey has given a total of $200 million to the NTC in Libya, and $100 million of this has been paid since late July," Davutoglu said.

Davutoglu called on the international community to assist the NTC in every possible way as soon as they can and to work toward releasing frozen Libyan assets for the NTC's use.

He said the NTC has proven to be a trustworthy and valuable partner for the international community, though he warned about complacency and said the transition to democracy was a lengthy process. "I also hope to see the flag of the NTC raised at the U.N. General Assembly as the legitimate government of Libya," said Davutoglu.

Moreover, Turkish daily Today's Zaman (online, 25.08.11) reports that the Turkish government, which is preparing to reopen its embassy in Somalia, will appoint Kani Torun - leading member of civil society - as ambassador to Somalia, officials said on Thursday.

[12] Turkish firms to talk to Libya rebels over completed projects payment

Speaking to the A.A., Takla said that 139 Turkish companies were involved in 370 projects in Libya and they employed around 250,000 workers. "The Turkish contractors' projects in Libya are worth 18 billion USD", Takla said.

Pointing out that Turkish companies wished to continue working in Libya, Takla said that the Turkish businesses wanted two things in Libya. "Firstly, Turkish companies want safe working conditions. And, secondly, they want to get paid for works completed", Takla also said.

[13] Turkey signed a deal with China for cooperation in energy

"The parties are willing to enhance consultations in the energy sector, exchange information on energy policies, strategies, technologies and projects, and create opportunities and accommodate concrete cooperation between energy enterprises of the two countries in Turkey, in China and in third countries," reads the memorandum, which was signed by authorities of the two countries in June 2009.

The five-year cooperation deal was undersigned by the Turkish Energy Ministry on July 25, 2011, with a possibility of expanding the validity of the deal upon agreement by both countries.

The cooperation will be focused in fields such as nuclear power, boron technologies, renewable energy, thermal power, energy conservation, hydrocarbon exploration and production and mining technologies. Other fields of cooperation are production of solar energy equipment and hydroelectric power plants.

Turkey and China will not only collaborate at the Energy Ministry level, but also create partnerships with related enterprises and research institutions from both countries, according to the deal. TURKISH AFFAIRS SECTION http://www.moi.gov.cy/pio

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