This week in North Cyprus >12th -19th September 2005
Turkish Cypriot Human Rights Foundation issue Statement
Emine Erk the chairperson of the Turkish Cypriot Human Rights Foundation issued a statement that drew attention to the difficulties faced by Turkish Cypriots pursuing their legal rights in South Cyprus .
The statement specifically touches upon the property issue, underlining the significant impact and effect the court cases filed in the Greek Cypriot courts have had on Turkish Cypriots. The statement says it is clear the property issues in Cyprus can only be fully resolved within the context of a solution to the Cyprus Problem.
The statement goes on to say, "Turkish Cypriots, who expressed a clear will in favour of a solution to the Cyprus problem, are disheartened to see how, such developments make the confidence and co-operation - essential to a lasting peace in Cyprus - diminish day by day." It highlights the fact the many Turkish Cypriots visiting their property left in the south find that their properties are being used for different purposes - public or private - without their permission or any valid legal process or compensation.
The statement explains how Turkish Cypriots applying to the Greek Land Registrar for information, documentation or transfer of property, are experiencing undue delays and occasionally outright refusals of assistance.
New Judicial year opens in the TRNC
The new judicial year in the TRNC opened with a ceremony on Friday morning in Lefkosa. President Mehmet Ali Talat and the visiting Head of the Turkish Supreme Court - Chief Justice Osman Arslan were at the inaugural ceremony. Also present was Ender Cetinkaya, head of Turkey 's State Advisory Council, other guests included the lawyer Bertan Özerdag who represented the TRNC bar association.
Addressing the gathering Ender Cetinkaya complained of the lack of action on the part of the international community in keeping the promises made to the Turkish Cypriot people after last year's approval of a UN solution plan for Cyprus .
On behalf of the TRNC Bar association, Bertan Özerdag spoke of the ongoining uneasiness and discomfort felt by the Turkish Cypriot people after the filing of property cases by Greek Cypriots at European Courts. Also making a speech during the ceremony was Atoorney General Akin Sait who gave reassurance that according to the TRNC constitution no citizen of the republic can be deprived of immovable property, not even through amendment of the 159th paragraph of the Constitution and the relevant land distribution Law.
Annan appoints new UN envoy for Cyprus
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has appointed Michael Moller his Special Representative in Cyprus and Head of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus ( UNFI CYP).
Mr Moller from Denmark is currently Mr Annan's Acting Deputy Chief de cabinet, a position he took up in March, as well as the Director in the Executive Office for Political Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Affairs. Mr Moller has been employed in a range of political positions since he joined the UN in 1979 and has held several senior advisory positions in the UN Secretariat from 1997 to 2001.
Mr Moller holds a Master's Degree in International Relations from John Hopkins University in the USA and an undergraduate degree in the same field from the University of Sussex in the UK .
Party leaders send joint letter to UN Secretary General
The Republican Turkish Party (CTP) and Greek Cypriot United Democrats Party (EDI) have sent a letter to the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan urging him to renew his efforts towards restarting the Cyprus negotiations process.
The letter carries the signatures of the two parties' leaders Ferdi Sabit Soyer and George Vasiliu. In the letter, the two parties expressed deep concerns over the failure to achieve progress towards bringing about a solution to the Cyprus Problem, and warned that the continuation of the problem unsolved, carries risks.
They also called upon the Secretary General to renew his efforts aimed at bringing about a solution to the problem under the guidance of the United Nations and help implement confidence building measures with the aim of creating the necessary goodwill and co-operation between the Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots.
"We believe that peace and prosperity can only be brought to the island with a bizonal bicommunal federal solution to the Cyprus problem being reached" the joint letter said.
The two parties also stressed their determination to continue their common struggle until their joint vision of a reunified Cyprus in a united Europe is achieved.
Pupils back to school after summer break
Thursday was 'Back to School' day for over 18,000 nursery and primary school pupils, following the long three-month summer break. Classes for secondary and high school pupils begin again on Monday.
This school year sees the introduction of a new education system. Education and Culture Minister Canan Ö ztoprak said her officials had taken "every possible precaution" against teacher and book shortages in schools. The new modern system is intended to improve the quality of education by allowing the students to explore and question, and to relate what they learn in class to everyday life. While improving their ability in Turkish, students will be able to develop communication skills in English and will have access to computers and technology in general. Mrs Ö ztoprak appealed to parents to work closely with teachers in solving any problems faced by their children.
Other News
TRNC first Wakeboarding competition a success
Last Sunday saw the first ever TRNC Wake Boarding competition 'Wake Up North Cyprus' take place at the Green Coast Holiday Village in Alsancak. Organised by the Big Tow Water sports company, the event was deemed a success. Twenty-six competitors from north and south Cyprus took part with the competition divided into three categories, under 12's, under 16's and over 16's. Highlight of the day was competition judge - wakeboarding champion Matt Crowhurst giving young competitors some handy tips before showing the crowd how the professionals do it. Matt gave an exhilarating demonstration of the skills he has acquired over the past nine years as a wake boarder and water sports enthusiast.
Organisers Dave and Angela Winship hope to make the competition an annual event.
Magazine company's buyout
Girne-based publishing company Contact Publishing confirmed this week that it had accepted a buy out offer that will see an Istanbul investor group, already heavily involved in the TRNC tourism industry take over from current owner Nikki Newhouse as majority shareholder. Contact publishing's art director, Serdar Turna becomes the new general manager. The specialist graphic design and print company, established by Nikki and David Newhouse in 2001, produces best selling lifestyle publication Essential Cyprus and its supplement Kuzey K ibris Home.
Currency Exchange Rates
$ Dollar |
1.33YTL |
£ Sterling |
2.44YTL |
£ Cyprus Pounds |
2.93YTL |
€ Euros |
1.64YTL |
The weather this week in North Cyprus
Sunny and warm weather is forecast for this week in North Cyprus . Cool and damp conditions at the beginning and the end of the week, temperatures will drop by two or three degrees. Expected temperatures are 33-36C inland and 32-34C on the coast.
Minimum and Maximum temperatures last week in North Cyprus
Town/City |
Minimum temperature |
Maximum temperature |
Lefkosa |
17.4 |
37.5 |
Ercan |
15.8 |
36.5 |
Gazi Magusa |
19.4 |
34.2 |
Girne |
20.2 |
32.3 |
Güzelyurt |
14.0 |
36.0 |
Resources: Cyprus Today and Cyprus Times
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