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Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 18-09-17Cyprus 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-15-17.09.18 No. 179/18 Contents[A] Turkish Cypriot Press
[B] Turkish Press
[A] Turkish Cypriot Press[01] Akinci to meet UNSG on the 29th of September in NY; Akinci claims that he has no intention of waiting for another 50 years for a solutionAccording to illegal Bayrak (17.09.18, http://www.brtk.net/?englishposts=akinci-receives-bozkir), Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, in a meeting withthe Head of the Foreign Relations Commission of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Volkan Bozk?r, claimed that he has no intention of waiting for another 50 years for a solution to be found to the Cyprus problem and therefore since Crans-Montana he has voiced on several occasions that the Turkish Cypriot side will not take part in open ended, bottomless, non-result orientated talks.Bozkir, for his part, noted that he was paying his first "official visit" to the occupied area of Cyprus after coming into office. He argued that Turkey was determined to assist and aid the "TRNC" in overcoming all of its problems. Touching upon the Crans-Montana process, Bozkir claimed that after the process had ended, uncertainty and disappointment became prominent and alleged: "The Greek Cypriot side had made it clear that they were playing for time and were trying to turn the Turkish Cypriots into a minority and make them a part of the so called Republic of Cyprus and place them there with a minority status". He claimed that as Turkey they would never allow for such a thing to take place and added that Turkey supported a bi-communal, bi-zonal solution based on political equality being found. "We will never allow for impositions or for the process to be extended" Bozkir argued and claimed that the UN Secretary General also did not want a process that was not result orientated to take place. Touching upon the efforts that are taking place for the transfer of natural gas in the Eastern Mediterranean, Bozkir argued that most of the workings are unacceptable and that the only way to proceed forward is for the gas to be transferred via Turkey. "We are being patient and they too will find the right path" Bozkir added. He alleged that the EU is confused and is experiencing problems with racist governments and therefore Turkey will wait and be patient. Akinci, for his part, argued that the United Nations also wanted to see an outcome at the Cyprus talks and added that the solution process was not a means anymore but becoming a part of the problems itself. "The UNPeace Forces had come to the island in 1964 for three months. They have now started questioning how much longer they are going to stay here", Akinci claimed. He noted that the Turkish Cypriots had approved of the 2004 Annan plan but had remained outside of the EU whereas the Greek Cypriots had rejected the plan and had become an official member. "This is unjust and not fair" Akinci argued. Claiming that the Turkish Cypriot side will never accept becoming a minority on the island, Akinci argued that in the 1960 agreement the Turkish Cypriots were not a minority but on the contrary were the joint partners of the newly established state. Touching upon the issue of natural gas, Akinci argued that with the development of Turkey's relations in the region this will pave the way for natural gas to be transferred easily from the eastern Mediterranean. Noting that an agreement was signed between Israel and Greece yesterday for the transfer of natural gas, Akinci claimed that not only was it expensive but it was a very long route. He expressed the hope that common sense will prevail and cooperation with Turkey will be sought for the transfer of natural resources. Meanwhile, according to illegal Bayrak (15.09.18,
http://www.brtk.net/?englishposts=development-expected-on-cyprus-issue),
Akinci, who will be leaving for New York on the 25th of September is
expected to meet with the UN Secretary General on the 29th. He will
also be holding other bilateral meetings and contacts in New York on
the side-lines of the UN General Assembly.
The Secretary General's Special Representative Elizabeth Spehar who will
be meeting with the two leaders separately ahead of New York is expected
to come together with Akinci on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Akinci will also be
meeting with the leaders of the 4 parties in the "coalition government"
to consult with them before heading off to New York.
Furthermore, "BRT" (17.09.18,
http://www.brtk.net/?englishposts=2018-2019-judicial-year) broadcast
that Akinci, addressing today the new judicial year, referred also to the
meeting that will take place in New York next week on the Cyprus issue,
Akinci argued that the Turkish Cypriot side has not given up on its belief
that a solution can be found. He added: "We will continue our efforts,
hopefully this will be reciprocated and new steps will be taken".
According to the paper, many Turkish war ships are patrolling in
Eastern Mediterranean and they are trained for war, adding that the
Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) published photos from these drills of the
war ships in the TAF account in Instagram.
According to the paper, in the photos published the training of the
SAT commandos' team with Seahawk helicopters is shown. In addition,
photos with other wars ships, frigates and submarines were published
in the same account in Instagram, aiming to show the strength and the
power of the Turkish army, the paper writes.
(CS)
He noted that on the one hand they hire labor force and on the other the
number of unemployed young people increases. Young people are migrating,
he added admitting that "we could not plan education correctly".
Referring to the issue of teaching religion in schools, Ozyigit said
that the lesson of religion will be compulsory in primary schools and
elective in the lyceums. He added that those who do not want to join
the religious classes in gymnasiums will be able to take another lesson.
Commenting on the issue, columnist Ozgun Kutalmis in Turkish Cypriot daily
Afrika newspaper (17.09.18) reports that this 20% increase in the "public"
schools derives from the increase in the population. He argues that the
increase because of the fact that students from private schools applied
to "public" schools due to the economic crisis is only 1-2%. "Because
according to statements by the administrators of the private schools,
there has been no decrease in the number of students in the private
schools", he notes adding that there is only one explanation of the 20%
increase: It derives from the increase in the number of the students
from Turkey.
(I/Ts.)
Speaking to Kibris, Sungur said that due to the fact that the locals
realized that they cannot buy a house using English sterling, since
they are paid in Turkish Lira, foreign investors appeared in the market,
especially Arabs and Russians, who want to invest in real estate in the
breakaway regime. "This situation led to the beginning of a special fraud
against these people", Sungur said adding that the foreign investors will
soon realize that they were victims of a fraud, and this will harm badly
the "TRNC". He also stated that the non-registered real estate agents
are hurting the business and said that only in occupied Famagusta and the
occupied part of Lefkosia there are 100 non-registered real estate agents.
(CS)
According to Diler, the so-called council of ministers provided
"permissions to 30 foreigners to buy immovable property" in the "TRNC",
while at the same time, it has decided for amendments to take place in
the "immovable property permission granted to five other foreigners"
who already bought "property" in the occupation regime.
(AK)
According to the paper, the two suspects of the case, Dundar Salderay
and Mucahit Ozmen, who were brought in front of a "court", are accused
of stealing the 250 kilos bell last August after finding out that 2,50
kilos of gold is included in the material that the bell is made.
Salderay sa?d that they were hop?ng to sell the bell in the free areas
of the Republic, aiming to get 50,000 Euro.
Speaking during the program, Sefik said the following: "We have
all witnessed that the police did not perform its duties during the
incidents occurred against Afrika newspaper. Among the police's duties
is to prevent run riots. When there is an outburst the police should
carry out its duties. It should use force on a limited scale. Neither
the use of globs, nor the use of pepper gas is an acceptable behavior".
(AK)
The "imports of TRNC" from Turkey were 697 million 973 thousand dollar
with a 24% increase, compared to 562 million 762 thousand dollar in the
same period in 2017.
According to the paper, in 2018 the bilateral trade between the "TRNC"
and Turkey has continued to increase in favour of Turkey. During the
period January-July 2018, "TRNC's exports" to Turkey increased by 11.39%,
while imports from Turkey increased by 24.03%. This development was a
reason to the increase in the trade deficit of the "TRNC".
The following table is the trade outlook wwithin the last 10 years
between Turkey and "TRNC":
2009 398.503 29.668 428.171 -368.835
2010 547.157 37.936 585.093 -509.221
2011 606.381 58.034 664.415 -548.347
2012 562.985 54.231 617.216 -508.754
2013 616.59 43.482 660.072 -573.108
2014 668.452 55.529 723.981 -612.923
2015 572.894 53.69 626.584 -519.204
2016 495.832 44.97 540.802 -450.862
2017 562.762 45.736 608.498 -517.026
2018 697.973 50.946 748.919 -647.027
(DPs)
"Our presence there is important. They say we should reduce the number
of our troops there! Excuse me, but we will not reduce the number of our
troops, we will increase it. And if we feel the need, we may establish
a base.
They do not listen. If they listened, we would have solved this case
with Kofi Annan. What they have promised in the referendum and what they
did? We said yes and they said no. They took them in the EU and left us
outside. We will announce the recipe which we will implement there from
now on".
Meanwhile, Turkish daily Yeni Akit newspaper (17.09.18,
https://www.yeniakit.com.tr/haber/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-mesaji-verdi-us-kurabiliriz-517661.html)
refers to the same statements under the title "President Erdogan has
given the message! We may establish a naval base". The paper writes
that Erdogan said, inter alia, the following: "We do not have a problem
as regards a base in the TRNC. Reaching there from our lands, reaching
Eastern Mediterranean is a matter of minutes. Greece, however, has not
such proximity. There is only the psychological aspect of this issue. From
this point of view, if we feel the need, we may establish a base. [?]"
Turkish Hurriyet Daily News (17.09.18,
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-increase-troops-in-turkish-cyprus-136917)
refers to the issue under the title "Turkey to increase troops in Turkish
Cyprus" and reports that Erdogan said that Turkey does not have plans
to establish a military base in the occupied area of the Republic of
Cyprus but the Turkish Armed Forces will increase its deployment of
troops there". "We do not need to establish a base there", he argued,
"the issue is about psychology and Turkey will take such a step if needed
in psychological terms".
(I/Ts.)
(?)
Erdogan is expected to attend the 73rd session of the U.N. General
Assembly, which will begin on Sept. 18. He is also scheduled to pay an
official visit to Germany on Sept. 28-29, where he is expected to meet
his German counterpart Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Angela Merkel
to discuss bilateral and regional issues. (?)
"Turkey bears the political and humanitarian burden of the
situation. There are already 3.5 million refugees in our country. If a
new refugee influx takes places, Turkey will be the place people will
come to and seek refuge," Erdogan said. He added that Turkey has already
taken measures to face the refugee wave, including steps taken in Syria
as well. (?)
Commenting on Putin's approach to the Tehran summit, Erdogan noted that
Russian President's stance for a solution was positive. "I hope he will
continue the positive stance also going forward," Erdogan said, adding
that Ankara seeks to eliminate terror groups which have infiltrated into
the moderate opposition in Idlib. (?)
Referring also to his upcoming visit to Germany, Erdogan noted that it
will be an opportunity to discuss bilateral diplomatic and economic
relations, as well as regional matters. "We will discuss bilateral
relations with Germany in all areas, including political, military,
economic and trade. [The] fight against terrorism will also be one of
the issues [to discuss]," Erdogan said. He added that Berlin, similar
to Ankara, takes the fight against terrorism seriously.
"I hope that the visit to Germany after a long time will contribute
positively to the period ahead. I am hopeful. I felt this also
during phone talks, be it with the German President or be it with the
Chancellor," Erdogan said. He added that Finance and Treasury Minister
Berat Albayrak will also hold a meeting with his German counterpart and
that meetings between the Turkish delegation and German companies will
also be held as part of the agenda of his visit.
Official data showed that seasonally unemployment rate was 10.9% with
a 0.3% point increase in June.
The number of unemployed persons aged 15 years and over rose by around
64,000 on a yearly basis, totalling some 3.3 million in June. "In the same
period, the non-agricultural unemployment rate occurred as 12.1%, with
a 0.1% point decrease," the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) said.
"While the youth unemployment rate, including persons aged 15-24, was
19.4% with a 1.2% point decrease, the unemployment rate for persons aged
15-64 occurred as 10.4% without any change," it added. (?)
The employment rate occurred as 48.4% with a 0.4% point increase.
A military convoy consisting of 50 vehicles, including tanks and heavy
artillery to provide fire support, arrived in Idlib's southwestern town
of Jisr al-Shughur where regime forces first began their attacks on the
province's countryside.
The Turkish army's eleventh observation point is located in the Eshtabraq
village of Jisr al-Shughur. Another strategic aspect of the Jisr
al-Shungur town in the region where Assad forces made a massive military
build-up when they first signalled an Idlib offensive. Under the Astana
agreement, Turkish forces are present at 12 points from Idlib's north
to south. (?)
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