Talat said that "both sides have said what they were going to say and
have exhausted their funds. The ball is in the UN's court. For the
process to rejuvenate the UN must adopt a serious stance".
He also said that the Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades by not
accepting the Guterres framework and putting forward the idea of a loose
federation was trying to deviate from the path towards a solution.
Touching upon Mr. Anastasiades's meeting with the Turkish Foreign
Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in New York, Talat said that this meeting led
to concerns that the Turkish Cypriots were being bypassed and added that
this meeting taking place was unacceptable.
"This meeting did nothing more than butter up the Greek Cypriot side"
said Talat.
He concluded by saying that the only way a permanent solution can be
found to the Cyprus problem is through a process in which the Turkish
Cypriots are a part of.
HABERLERI/n265732-cavusoglu-kibrista-sirf-muzakereye-baslamak-icin-masaya-otur)
reports that Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has referred to
the Cyprus negotiations and alleged that "sitting at the table again
only for the sake of starting negotiations in Cyprus is not meaningful,
it should be fruitful".
Addressing the opening ceremony of a symposium under the title "Law
and Politics in Eastern Mediterranean" in Ankara, at the presence of
Kudret Ozersay, self-styled foreign minister of the breakaway regime
in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, Cavusoglu also said
that they will continue their drillings around the island and alleged:
"Our grievance is not to quarrel with anyone, but the fair sharing of
the wealth".
(I/Ts.)
[03] The occupation army denies information that it gave "green line"
for new crossing points opening in Nicosia
Turkish Cypriot daily Havadis (15.10.18) writes that the Commander
of the Turkish occupation Forces denied yesterday's report on Havadis
according to which the commander of the so-called security forces ("GKK")
has examined on the spot the Famagusta Gate and Pafos Gate areas in the
occupied part of Nicosia, reached the conclusion that the opening of
the two crossing points will not cause problems from the point of view
of security and gave his approval for the continuation of the efforts
in this direction.
Havadis writes today that it was noted to the paper that the Commander
of the Turkish occupation Forces had neither examined nor approved the
opening of the two new crossing points.
(CS)
[04] Harmanci states that he held contacts for the opening of new crossing
points in Nicosia
Turkish Cypriot daily Havadis (15.10.18) writes that the Turkish Cypriot
"mayor" of the occupied part of Nicosia Mehmet Harmanci stated that
he held contacts last week with the so-called presidency, the "prime
minister's office" the "ministry of foreign affairs" and the so-called
security forces ("GKK") for the opening of the Famagusta Gate and Pafos
Gate areas in the occupied part of Nicosia.
He also said that he received positive answers during the meetings
he held.
Harmanci added that he met several times with Nicosia Mayor Constantinos
Yiorkadjis – on the issue and they also conducted reports on the issue.
(CS)
[05] Erkmen compares the Orams' case with a lawsuit submitted by a Greek
Cypriot at the Republic of Cyprus District Court regarding the usurpat?on
of his property in occupied Agios Amvrosios village
Turkish Cypriot daily Diyalog newspaper (16.10.18) under the title:
"The threat is starting now", reports on statements by Ayfer Said Erkmen,
chairman of the "Immovable Property Commission" ("IPC"), who in exclusive
statements to the paper, referred to the appeal at the Republic of Cyprus
District Court by a Greek Cypriot regarding the illegal construction
which took place on his property at Agios Amvrosios village in occupied
Keryneia. Referring to the wish for the detention of the three persons,
two Turkish Cypriot building contractors and the British buyer of the
property, Erkmen claimed that serious threats will arise after this
development.
Referring to the court case filed at the Greek Cypriot court against the
buyer and the constructors, Erkmen said that it would not be possible
to intervene in the case and stated that the "persons accused" might be
fined with the sentence to be announced by the Greek Cypriot court.
Erkem, referring to the case of the Greek Cypriots, alleged that this
case is similar to the Orams' case in the past. "And this because we know
that the verdict of the Greek Cypriot court will be automatically become
accepted by the European Council court members", Erkmen further said.
(AK)
[06] Baybars announces "amendments" on the "citizenship law"
Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper (16.10.18) reports that the
so-called minister of interior, Aysegul Baybars, has stated that they
had prepared and will soon introduce in the "ministerial council" a new
"bill", according to which new "regulations" will take place on the
"citizenship issue and the white cards".
In an interview to illegal BRT, Baybars stated that they will submit the
"bill" to the "ministerial council" by the end of the month and explained
that with this "bill", they will undertake more strict measures on how
they "grant the TRNC's citizenship", while at the same time, they will
provide conveniences to the "investors" who wish to "invest" in the
"TRNC".
Supporting the view that the increase on the number of the citizens in
one country and the "granting of citizenship to people with difference
cultures" could change a country's faith, demographic structure, identity
and culture, Baybars alleged that this is the main reason they have
decided to implement more strict measures on the "citizenship law" .
(AK)
[07] COMAR's survey shows Tatar to be elected in the UBP's leadership
Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (16.10.18) under the title:
"It will be a contentious election", reports on the results of a survey
conducted by COMAR research company on behalf of Kibris Media Group,
regarding the National Unity Party (UBP) forthcoming general congress
which is scheduled to take place on October 27 and 28. In the general
congress, the leader of the party and the members of the "party's central
committee" will be elected.
The survey was conducted with the telephone interview method.
Asked to reply to the question, "Which candidate would you vote for in
the general congress", the participants in the survey replied as follows:
-Sunat Atun: 12%
-Huseyin Ozgurgun: 15%
-Faiz Sucuoglu: 14.8%
-Ersin Tatar: 18%
-Undecided: 28.2%
-12% did not answered.
(AK)
[B] Turkish Press
[01] Pompeo to visit Turkey after Riyadh over Khashoggi
Ankara Anatolia news agency (16.10.19
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/pompeo-to-visit-turkey-after-riyadh-over-khashoggi/1282602)
reports that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Turkey after
his meeting with Saudi King Salman over the disappearance of journalist
Jamal Khashoggi.
According to information that Anadolu Agency received, Pompeo will visit
Turkey on Wednesday and is expected to meet his Turkish counterpart
Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Earlier today, President Donald Trump said that Pompeo was being
dispatched to meet Saudi King Salman to discuss about the disappearance
of Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and columnist for the Washington Post
newspaper, who has gone missing since he entered the Saudi Consulate in
Istanbul on Oct. 2.
The State Department confirmed the travel announcement, saying that
Pompeo will leave for Riyadh Monday.
[02] Turkey, Romania agree to increase trade to $10 billion
Ankara Anatolia news agency (16.10.19
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/turkey-romania-agree-to-increase-trade-to-10-billion/1282614)
reports that Ankara and Bucharest have agreed to increase bilateral
trade volume to $10 billion, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
"We foresee an increase this year in our bilateral trade volume, which
stood at around $6 billion in 2017. During our bilateral talks, we agreed
to increase this to $10 billion," Erdogan said at a joint news conference
with Romania's Prime Minister Viorica Dancila at the presidential complex
in capital Ankara.
Erdogan said over 15,000 Turkish firms are active in Romania in the areas
ranging from banking to media and from construction to manufacturing.
"We will continue to support our businesspeople's investments in Romania,"
he added.
Erdogan noted the Turkish-Romanian relations were raised to the level
of a strategic partnership in 2011.
He said Turkey expects from Romania to continue its cooperation against
terrorist organizations.
"We will not forget the solidarity of Romania with our country after
the July 15 FETO coup attempt," he said.
[03] British, Turkish Foreign Ministers meet in London
Ankara Anatolia news agency (16.10.19
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/british-turkish-foreign-ministers-meet-in-london/1282688)
reports thatTurkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with British
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in London Monday and discussed a range
of issues.
Among the topics addressed in their closed-door meeting was the case
of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which Hunt said remains
"deeply concerning".
"The UK fully supports the Turkish investigation into the incident as
I reiterated in person to Mr. Cavusoglu today," Hunt said.
"We have been urging Saudi Arabia to cooperate fully with the
investigation. There remain questions about the disappearance of
Mr. Khashoggi that only Saudi Arabia can answer."
Hunt said the UK welcomes Saudi King Salman and Turkish President Recep
Tayyip Erdogan's agreement yesterday to establish a joint working group
to look into the matter.
Cavusoglu and Hunt also talked about bilateral and regional relations,
the agreement between Turkey and Russia to establish a demilitarized
zone in Idlib, Syria, the fight against terrorism and Brexit, according
to Turkish diplomatic sources.
A British Foreign Office statement said Hunt "raised the situation in
Syria, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of civilians in
Idlib and commended Turkey for hosting over 3.6 million refugees".
[04] Turkey suspends 259 local officials for 'terror links'
Turkish Hurriyet Daly News (16.10.18
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-suspends-259-local-officials-for-terror-links-137906)
reports that Turkey has suspended 259 senior local officials over alleged
terror links and activities unrelated to their posts, the Interior
Ministry said on Oct. 15.
Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu removed 259 local neighborhood
heads—"muhtar" in Turkish—from their posts, his office said in a
statement.
It did not provide further details on what terror organizations the
officials were allegedly linked to.
The muhtar is the elected chief of a village or a city neighborhood and
is responsible for day-to-day services for residents such as registration.
Turkey has suspended 140,000 public sector employees because of alleged
links to the illegal PKK and FETO, widely believed to have orchestrated
the July 2016 failed coup attempt.
Last week, the Ministry suspended 559 village guards—locals employed to
combat PKK militants—accused of links to terror organizations, while 76
were accused of human trafficking and drug-related crimes.
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