Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 16-06-17

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[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS

[01] Akinci sent to the "constitutional court" the "law" on the "overseas youth coordination office"

[02] Akinci says he will continue to struggle for the "rights of the Turkish Cypriot youth in sports"

[03] Akinci's statements on the opening of Deryneia barricade are described as "insufficient"

[04] Teachers say students are brainwashed by Islamic dervish orders

[05] The platform "We reject" does not oppose Turkey

[06] "Black Sear Culture Association" reacts against Evkaf's decision not to offer a building plot for its offices

[07] Self-style minister Durust reiterated that "a strong TRNC should be at the negotiating table"

[08] Eighteen "municipalities" subscribed for the distribution of the water transferred from Turkey

[09] Statistical data on the "sea port traffic" at the occupied area of Cyprus

[10] Simsek: Despite Brexit noise and migrant woes, Turkey committed to EU ties

[11] Demirtas condemns terror attacks on civilians

[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS

[01] Akinci sent to the "constitutional court" the "law" on the "overseas youth coordination office"

According to a written statement issued by the "presidency", Ak?nc? sent the "bill" to the "constitutional court" on the basis that the "law" contained articles which are in violation of the "TRNC constitution".

Bayrak further said that "He will be seeking the constitutional court's view as to whether or not the entire protocol and articles 1, 2, 3and 7 of the law are constitutional".

[02] Akinci says he will continue to struggle for the "rights of the Turkish Cypriot youth in sports"

Addressing the reward ceremony on the occasion of the ending of the 2015-16 football season in the occupied area of Cyprus, Akinci pointed out to the importance of the "TRNC national team" and athletes participating in some international tournaments in spite of the so-called embargoes allegedly implemented on the "TRNC".

Referring to the participation of the "TRNC national team" in the "Conifa 2016 World Cup" organized in "Abkhazia", Akinci noted that limited contacts which could be made are important, but what is actually important is the Turkish Cypriot "people" being able to take the place they deserve. "We will struggle tirelessly for this", he said adding: "We all know that the basic opening to the world will come with the solution, but we do not stay inactive, we do not wait doing nothing. It is our duty to use every opportunity and undertake any kind of initiative we can in the international field".

Referring to the candidature of occupied Keryneia for hosting the 2019 European Masters Games, Akinci said that "making north Cyprus one of the candidate countries is important".

(I/Ts.)

[03] Akinci's statements on the opening of Deryneia barricade are described as "insufficient"

Referring to the problems which the shopkeepers are facing and reiterating their demand as regards the opening of the Deryneia barricade, Parlan addressed Akinci and noted that as "people of this country" they want from him to "open the gate immediately and show the world that you want peace, if you allege that you want a federal solution". "It is in your hand to turn this negative situation into an opportunity", he said adding that "is the only thing you should do to show political will".

He noted that they do not want Akinci to "obey", but to "exhibit in favor of the Turkish Cypriots" the same "agility" he showed by taking the plane sent by Ankara and participating in the recent summit held in Istanbul, 24 hours after his spokesman had stated that he would not participate.

Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (17.06.16) alleges that the Greek Cypriot side has only yesterday sent the necessary document by which it permits the materialization of projects as regards the opening of the crossing points in Deryneia and Apliki. The paper argues that these permits are one of the standard procedures for bi-communal projects and alleges that the Turkish Cypriot side gave its permission immediately, while the same document of the Greek Cypriot side was submitted yesterday with a delay of 20 days.

Replying to Kibris Postasi's questions, Tiziana Zennaro, UNDP-PFF's Director, confirmed that the document reached UNDP's offices yesterday, but refrained from commenting why the document delayed. She said that further statements on the issue would be made today.

Moreover, "sources" from Akinci's office told the paper that Akinci asked UNDP and EU officials during their meeting on Monday about the delay of this document. The "sources" said that they did not know why the Greek Cypriots delayed and added that the document includes only two sentences saying "we do not object to the beginning of the project and we accept the implementation of the project".

(I/Ts.)

[04] Teachers say students are brainwashed by Islamic dervish orders

They said that as a result of an investigation they had carried out, they were informed that some students from occupied Akanthou school had been sent to a house of the "Suleymandji dervish order" in occupied Agios Ilias village instead of going to receive their school reports.

Sener Elcil, general secretary of KTOS, said that the children were offered religious education in the dervish order's house and added that the same dervish order has houses in occupied Keryneia, Nicosia and Famagusta areas. According to Elcil, the students are brainwashed in these houses and when his union tried to inform the "ministry of education" on this issue, they found no "official" to talk to.

Elcil noted that efforts are exerted for "redesigning" the Turkish Cypriot community with such religious activities and that "some are playing" with their religion and beliefs, without anyone to prevent this.

(I/Ts.)

[05] The platform "We reject" does not oppose Turkey

Oksuz noted that among the youth are participants from every leftist or rightist segment. He also announced that the platform "We reject" will march in front of the "presidency" and the "parliament".

(DPs)

[06] "Black Sear Culture Association" reacts against Evkaf's decision not to offer a building plot for its offices

In statements, the chairman of the "association", Baki Aygun said that they have 18,000 natural members and argued that together with promoting and preserving the culture of the Black Sea region, they also promote the breakaway regime abroad.

He also stated that the opening of an office in occupied Keryneia has been a necessity for many years due to the increased number of members they have from this area.

Aygun also called on the "government" to step in on the issue.

(CS)

[07] Self-style minister Durust reiterated that "a strong TRNC should be at the negotiating table"

During his visit Durust said that "although the TRNC is on an island, we have not benefitted enough from the maritime". He noted: "We will create new economic models with motherland Turkey's vision and support", adding that their south neighbours (translator's note: he refers to the Greek Cypriot side) will feel a bit disturbed about it. He concluded by saying that they will continue to stay on the course that "a strong TRNC should be at the negotiating table".

(DPs)

[08] Eighteen "municipalities" subscribed for the distribution of the water transferred from Turkey

This statement was made by the so-called ministry of agriculture and natural resources.

(CS)

[09] Statistical data on the "sea port traffic" at the occupied area of Cyprus

According to the statistics, during the first five months of 2016, 23 thousand 507 sea passengers entered the "TRNC", while there were 23 thousands 193 sea passengers for the same period last year. The number who exited the "TRNC" was 24 thousands 132 passengers in 2015, while in 2016 was 22 thousands 500.

January-May 2015

Inwards - Outwards January-May 2016

Inwards - Outwards

Volume of cargo (tons) 795.590 - 178.968 835.825 -132.302

Number of Sea passengers 23.193 - 24.132 23.507 - 22.500

Figure on vehicles 11.440 - 11.605 11.954 - 12.115

Figure on vessels 756 - 752 763 - 761

(DPs)

[10] Simsek: Despite Brexit noise and migrant woes, Turkey committed to EU ties

Turkey's relations with Europe have soured over demands it amend its anti-terrorism laws on human rights grounds under a deal to curb migration, prompting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last month to angrily warn: "We're going our way, you go yours."

"Despite all the noise, I think it is in our interests to remain anchored to Europe," Simsek told Reuters late on June 15 in an interview in his office in Ankara, when asked about a possible "Brexit."

"From our perspective, we see Europe as a source of inspiration, as a reference point when it comes to strengthening the rule of law, enhancing standards of democracy ... and I don't see a substitute to the EU in Turkey's near geography."

But he described as "unfair" the EU's insistence that Turkey softens its anti-terrorism laws to win visa-free travel, part of a wider deal on migration which has helped stem the flow of illegal migrants via Turkey to European shores. "Our European partners should understand us," Simsek argues.

[11] Demirtas condemns terror attacks on civilians

"We've always called on this organization to stop these attacks and retract their threats of continuing and increasing their attacks," HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtas told BBC Turkish on June 16. "We never thought that an organization like this has any benefit to anybody. On the contrary, it's obvious that it's harmful," he said, when he was asked whether he wanted TAK to cease actions and dissolve itself.

"There is no party other than us which harshly criticizes and warns TAK. No other party calls on TAK to end these types of actions," he added.

Demirtas also said the party had no knowledge of any PKK attempts to restart talks with the government.

The co-chair's statements came a day after he issued a joint statement with the party's other co-chair, Figen Yuksekdag, holding the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) responsible for "destruction and suffering" and demanding an urgent end to "illegal round-the-clock curfews" in a number of southeastern Turkish provinces. TURKISH AFFAIRS SECTION

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