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Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 14-03-31Cyprus Press and Information Office: Turkish Cypriot Press Review Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>TURKISH CYPRIOT AND TURKISH MEDIA REVIEW No. 59/14 29-31.03.14[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS
[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS[01] Yorgancioglu: The way for the Turkish Cypriots' applying to the "Property Compensation Commission" will openTurkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper (31.03.14) reports that Ozkan Yorgancioglu, self-styled prime minister of the breakaway regime in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, has said that a so-called legal arrangement, which will open the way for the Turkish Cypriots to apply to the "Property Compensation Commission" [Translator's note: established by Turkey in the occupied area of the island] is about to be completed.Yorgancioglu visited yesterday the occupied villages of Lefkoniko and Piyi, in the occupied area of Famagusta, and listened to the complaints of the people living there. Asked by a "citizen" at occupied Piyi village what will happen with those who had been given "equivalent points" [for the properties they abandoned in the southern government-controlled area of Cyprus] but could not get any property in return of these points, Yorgancioglu replied that distributing such property in a period during which negotiations are being held would be wrong. However, he added, their aim as "government" is to make possible for the Turkish Cypriots, who left immovable property in the government-controlled area of Cyprus and could not get something in return in the occupied area of the island, to apply to the "Immovable Property Commission". "We are considering of such a method for those who have points and did not get their equivalent or anything else", he noted. Yorgancioglu went on and said that they are also considering of giving to the holders of "equivalent points" the 108 thousand-donum land [Translator's note: a donum is a land measure of about 1000 square meters] leased by the "state", but such an initiative would cause an appeal by the Greek Cypriots to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). He added: "However, if a Turkish Cypriot agrees with a Greek Cypriot, personally or through the Property Compensation Commission on the issue of exchanging property, the Greek Cypriot administration will not be able to oppose to this, because exchange is currently carried out at the Property Compensation Commission. We are about to finish the draft-law. We will send this to the assembly within the forthcoming days". Noting that nothing could be given in return of 5-5.5 billion points, but a part of these points concerns property that belongs to EVKAF religious foundation, Yorgancioglu pointed out the following: "25 billion points have been given to the Turkish Cypriots. 5.5 billion of these points are still exposed. 200 thousand Greek Cypriots migrated from the north to the south and 70 thousand Turkish Cypriots migrated from the south to the north. The properties left by 200 thousand Greek Cypriots were not enough for 70 thousand Turkish Cypriots! And 5.5 billion points remained exposed. This corresponds to one fourth. Such injustice and inequality happened that in spite of the fact that the properties were over, many points remained exposed". Moreover, Yorgancioglu referred to the situation of the illegal Lefkoniko airport and said that it is not "very pleasant". He noted that they will discuss the issue with the company which is leasing the "airport". (I/Ts.) [02] Talat expressed his happiness for Archbishop's condemnation of ELAM's attack against himUnder the title "Chrysostomos condemned ELAM", Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (31.03.14) reports that Archbishop Chrysostomos B' called the former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat and expressed his sorrow over the attack against Talat in Limassol by ELAM members. He also expressed his sympathy towards Talat.The paper writes that the Archbishop told Talat that peace, solution and trust between the two communities in Cyprus must be established in Cyprus and therefore fascist and irrational behaviors are condemned. He also stated that the government (of the Republic of Cyprus) should prevent and not give permission for these kinds of attacks. On his part, Talat stated that this is the first time the Church of Cyprus takes such a stance and expressed his happiness over it. He also expressed the hope that the dialogue between the religious leaders in Cyprus to continue, noting that this will contribute towards peace. In addition, the Religious Employees Trade Union (DIN GORSEN)
thanked Archbishop Chrysostomos B' for apologizing to Talat for ELAM's
attack. The trade union noted that it expected and hoped for this reaction
by the Archbishop.
Speaking about the joint statement, Talat accused the Turkish Cypriot
leader Dervis Eroglu for being hesitant over the solution arguing that
this is the reason it took the joint statement four months to be issued.
He also alleged that the return of Famagusta to the Greek Cypriot side
will put obstacles towards the solution.
In addition, Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (31.03.14) writes
that Talat also spoke on his attack by ELAM members and said that these
kinds of organizations must be banned. Speaking on the issue during a
press conference, he stated that these actions and these organizations
hurt the solution progress. He also stated that peace culture must be
established in Cyprus.
Ozersay argued that instead of both sides insisting on the ideal
solution for them, they should try to meet each other at a common point
and alleged: "We, as Turkish Cypriot side, think that this will be done
with making bridging proposals and give and take".
Ozersay said that in case the solution is just and viable, it will "in
any case accommodate a vision" better than the situation which exists
today and added: "Becoming a part of the international law will be very
important for us. Of course, for this, we have to change our way of life,
our understanding of administration".
Ozersay referred to the Turkish Cypriot negotiating delegation and said
that it works well and that they have "a strong negotiating delegation" in
which experts who help them participate. He argued that this delegation
"proved itself within the past four years". "If things were not so,
if we had been in a situation of putting forward excessive demands and
of delaying the process, believe me, the international community would
not have hesitated to accuse the Turkish Cypriot side", he alleged.
(I/Ts.)
The paper writes that it acquired "important information" as regards the
framework of the "law" which is expected with interest by ten thousand
persons. According to the "law", those who have a work "permit" for
continuous five years in the occupied area of Cyprus will acquire the
right of getting a "white card". Those who will be given "white card"
will not have to apply for work "permit" every year.
The persons who remain for another five years in the occupied area of
Cyprus with a "white card", which is considered to be "the first step"
for the "citizenship" of the breakaway regime, will acquire the right
to apply for the "citizenship" in the end of this process.
Citing an "official" of the breakaway regime, the paper writes that at
the first stage about ten thousand persons who are currently living
in the occupied area of Cyprus will acquire the right to apply for a
"white card".
(I/Ts.)
Siber was accompanied to the reception by the representative of the
breakaway regime in London, Oya Tuncali and the British Deputy Barones
Sarah Lutford.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, GAU dean Asim Vehbi stated that the
"university" has cooperation with more than 150 universities.
Yorgancioglu was at the occupied port of Famagusta, inspecting the area
and being briefed by "port officials" on the condition of the port.
Speaking after his inspection, Yorgancioglu also said: "The port officials
informed me about the need for further investments which would help the
creation of conditions for bigger ships and vessels to approach the port
where imports and exports would be happening".
AKP (Justice and Development Party): 45.43%
CHP (Republican People's Party): 27.93%
MHP (Nationalist Movement Party): 15.25%
BDP (Peace and Democracy Party):6.37%
Others: 4.83%
According to CNNTurk television, 52.718.458 people went to the polls,
a 87.72% of participation, which is considered very high.
On the same issue, Turkish daily Hurriyet Daily News (online, 31.03.14)
reports that
MHP has taken the lead in Turkey's three eastern and southern provinces,
which had belonged to other parties since the 2009 local elections.
MHP was leading the votes in Turkey's Mersin, Kars and Igdir provinces
late on March 30, all of them ruled by other political parties since
the last local elections in 2009.
Moreover, HDN reports that AKP Istanbul's incumbent Mayor, Kadir Topbas,
won a third term with 48% of the vote.
Topbas beat CHP rival Mustafa Sarigul into second place; Sarigul won
39.5%, according to unofficial results.
AKP Ankara Mayor Melih Gokcek has also declared victory in his bid to
win the capital's mayoral seat for a fifth consecutive time, dismissing
suggestions from his main rival, Mansur Yavas of the Republican People's
Party (CHP), that the main opposition had won the city.
The BDP again enjoyed a near sweep in the southeastern provinces of
Turkey after the March 30 elections, maintaining most of their mayoral
seats in the predominantly Kurdish cities.
Meanwhile, HDN reports that the first Mayor with a headscarf, Fatma Toru,
the mayoral candidate for the Meram district of Konya from the AKP,
has been elected.
None of Turkey's metropolitan cities have been governed by female Mayors
until the March 30 local elections and now not one, but three women
have made history after being elected to the helm on opposite sides of
the country.
Erdogan said that today, the new Turkey is victorious. He stated that it
is not enough for a party (ruling party) to embrace the people. Opposition
parties should also leave arrogance out of politics. The Prime Minister
said that it is clear that Turkey is in need of a new opposition.
Erdogan was quoted as saying, "Today, arrogance has lost again."
Speaking harshly of his opponents, Erdogan said: "How could you dare
threaten our national security? They will pay for it. The traitors who
betrayed the nation by wiretapping a top-secret meeting at the foreign
ministry's office will pay for it."
Erdogan told the crowd: "Today, the nation gave a clear message, we
are here!" He finished by saying, "I thank the people who prayed for
our victory."
Security officials said six people were killed in a gun fight between
two families, in in the village of Yuvacik in the southeastern province
of Sanl?urfa's Hilvan district, which borders Syria. In the Siverek
district of the same province, another brawl happened after one family
insisted on violating the rule of anonymous voting, leading to several
injuries. Such clashes have occurred also in previous local elections.
In the southern province of Hatay, which also borders Syria, two people
died in a shootout between the relatives of two candidates in the Golbasi
village of Kirikhan, officials said. The two candidates have no party
affiliation.
Meanwhile, the paper reported that the main opposition Republican
People Party (CHP) officials have voiced concern over widespread
blackouts throughout Turkey during counting ballots for the March 30
local elections.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz denied any
wrongdoing. Yildiz spoke in the Central Anatolian province of Kayseri
after the voting was completed, saying: "Especially in the eastern
Mediterranean cities of Mersin, Adana and Gaziantep, there was a storm
with winds reaching 75 km/h. On the other hand, there was heavy snow
in eastern Anatolian cities like Erzurum and Ardahan. These weather
conditions caused some local power disruptions which didn't affect the
vote counting."
Yildiz failed to address complaints about power disruptions in western
cities like Eskisehir and Istanbul, where the weather conditions were
better.
Moreover, HDN, under the title "Fraud allegations in local elections",
reported that reports have emerged of ballot papers at one voting
station in the eastern district of Tatvan in Bitlis province, on the
shores of Lake Van, being annulled. The cancellation came after an officer
reportedly stamped the outside of the ballot papers and envelopes at home,
despite the fact that this final stamp must be made in front of the High
Election Board's (YSK) district officer. The chief electoral officer
said he had done the sealing at home to ease their job. The official of
the district election board has prepared a report over the issue.
In the western province of Canakkale, the ballot officials gave the wrong
envelopes to the voters for a while. In one ballot in the province's
Bayramic district, the voting was suspended for a period when it was
understood that the envelopes had been distributed erroneously.
Milliyet: AKP broke its own records and won with 46.72% and notes that the
road for presidency is open now for Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
Sabah: Vote of confidence to Erdogan and adds that the policy of
defamation failed.
Hurriyet: The ballot box's decision. The paper writes that the voters;
participation was very high and that AKP won in the main municipalities.
Taraf: There is no end to the tension. The paper writes that the speech
that Erdogan delivered after the election results were announced, was
not full of messages for unity. "Erdogan issued accusations for traitors
against the country, giving the sign for more tension to rise", writes
the paper.
Haber Turk: Erdogan's win.
Radikal: Seventh win for AKP.
Cumhuriyet: Tension won.
Yeni Safak: Turkey stood upright.
Aksam: Nation victory.
In a commentary under the title "The naked truth of Turkish politics",
Murat Yetkin writes in Hurriyet:
"Here is the naked truth: Half of those corruption claims in any other
democratic country would be enough for the collapse of the government;
in Turkey it cost only some 5 points of loss in support of Prime Minister
Tayyip Erdogan's votes in the local elections on March 30. [?]Erdogan's
political recipe based simply on antagonism won again. This time,
the subject of antagonism was the supporters of Fethullah Gulen,
his former ally moderate Islamist scholar living in the U.S. who is
accused of staging a coup against Erdogan by bringing up corruptions
claims. Erdogan has vowed to root out the Gulenists during the election
campaign and now there is no reason left to carry out that promise, since
he will take the election results as a license to do so. Now Turkey will
have the presidential elections in August. Its campaign will start in
June. Some 45% is enough to win the 8th poll after 2002 for Erdogan,
but will not be enough for presidency, for which 50 percent plus one
vote will be needed. The Kurdish voters could be attracted for that,
whereas the BDP is locked on regional autonomy. How will the AK Parti
voters respond to that? Erdogan might come up with another issue to fit
his antagonist recipe. But nor is it time for him to enjoy victory."
Under the title "AK Party came out strong", Kibris reports that the
elections ended with the victory of the ruling Justice and Development
Party (AKP), which won the elections in spite of fact that it had been
said that it would lose its power due to a "series of negative incidents"
that happened all over Turkey. The paper points out that AKP won, in
spite of the views according to which it would suffer losses because
of the Gezi Park incidents, the confrontation of the party with the
Fethullah Gulen community, the corruption allegations, the closing down
of the Twitter and Youtube and the leak of a conversation at a security
meeting to the internet.
Afrika covers the issue under the title "Approval to the dictatorial
regime", noting that "the Turkish people made its choice" and that
"Turkey loves its thieves and its dictator". According to the paper,
Recep Tayyip Erdogan won an election victory yesterday in Turkey
similar to the one won by Hitler in 1933 in Germany. The paper notes
that Hitler's party had secured 44% of the votes, while Erdogan's party
more than 45%. Afrika argues that the great majority of the people
in Turkey approved corruption, fraud, the collapse of the judiciary,
the silencing of the press, the war with Syria, the police violence,
the booing against young people who have been killed and the closing
down of Twitter and Youtube.
Under the title "A strange election", Yeni Duzen reports that the
controversy over the "parallel state" sealed local elections in Turkey
and the ban on Twitter and Youtube will be remembered from these
elections. The paper writes that two main news agencies of the country,
Anatolian news agency and Cihan news agency were reporting different
election results. According to Yeni Duzen, "confrontation came out again
from the ballot box".
Star Kibris refers to the issue under the title "Turkey spoke,
continuation of the road with Erdogan" and notes that "AK Party renewed
vote of confidence with the local elections". The paper publishes on
its front page Erdogan's speech after his party's victory and reports
that addressing the crowd he said: "You have defended Turkey's war of
independence like in the War of Independence. You have defended the ideal
of a Great Turkey. You have defended your will. You have defended your
party, your Prime Minister". Referring to Fethullah Gulen, Erdogan said:
"We will not surrender these lands, which have been watered with the
blood of the martyrs, to the man in Pennsylvania and his extensions,
the traitors here. Those who were able to escape have escaped. For
some we have filed criminal complaint? I have said that 'we will enter
into their lair'. We will. They will pay the price of endangering our
national security".
Havadis covers the issue under the title "Victory of the AK Party",
while Kibris Postasi writes that "Turkey said AKP".
Realist notes that "AKP won", while according to Halkin Sesi "AKP is
stronger now", as it increased its votes by 6% in comparison to the
latest local elections.
Gunes reports that "AKP exceeded 47%", while according to Diyalog
Erdogan's AKP "Wrote history".
Kibrisli covers the issue under the title "Erdogan: 'The slander,
montage policy has been demolished'".
Finally, Ortam covers the issue under the title "The elections became a
bloodshot", while Detay writes that "The elections in Turkey were bloody".
(I/Ts.)
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