This week in North Cyprus > 27 June-4 July 2005
Trade victory, but still no sign of Euro Aid.
The Turkish Cypriots won the fight to prevent the separation of the European Commission's aid and direct trade regulations, with the rejection in Brussels of the split proposed by the EU's outgoing presidents Luxembourg . The 259 million euros in financial aid promised to the TRNC following last years majority vote of 'Yes' to the April referendum on the Annan plan, is still to be approved. The TRNC government have commented that the aid could not be accepted without the regulation allowing direct trade being implemented at the same time, something that was backed initially by Britain . Eight other EU member countries including Italy , Germany , and Holland also agreed that the cash aid and the implementation of direct aid should be introduced together.
Work Permit centre opens in Lefkosa
Labour and Social Security Minister Sonay Adem officially opened the new Work Permit centre in Lefkosa on Friday 01 st July. The opening of the centre also marked the first day of the new crackdown on illegal workers.
Health Minister Esref Vaiz and Turkish Ambassador Aydan Karahan accompanied the Minister at the ceremony . Mr Adem took the opportunity to reiterate the fact that the TRNC government's intention was to bring employment under serious scrutiny. So far, some 25,000 foreign workers, mainly from Turkey have been registered. The next target is said to be illegal tradesmen and contractors. The Turkish ambassador said the issue of illegal workers had saddened him during his six years in Cyprus . While there is a labour shortage in North Cyprus it had to be dealt with using the correct measures, and these were now being taken.
State Budget bill finally agreed
The Republic's assembly has completed debating the State Budget bill for 2005 financial year. An overall majority in parliament approved the bill foreseeing public spending of more than 1.44 billion YTL (new Turkish Lira). Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer congratulated the MP's for their contributions and said that the Turkish Cypriot economy could only thrive and grow through production, and not just on consumption. He added that the government was doing all it could to ensure the continuation of this.
New High Commissioner arrives in Cyprus
The new British High Commissioner for Cyprus Peter Millet has arrived in Cyprus . Fifty-year-old Mr Millett is married with three daughters.
He was most recently head of security within the Foreign and Commonwealth office. Mr Milett was previously posted overseas in the Greek capital Athens where he was based from 1997-2001.
He has also served in Caracas , Doha and Brussels .
Verdict due on London advertising ban
A verdict is expected soon after two days of hearings took place in the case brought by the North Cyprus Tourism Centre (NCTT) and tour operator Paradise Found against Transport for London (TFL). TFL banned advertisements for holidays in North Cyprus on buses and Tube trains in the UK capital. Michael Beloff QC told the court that the TFL ban violated the applicants' right to freedom of expression and that it was an abuse of power motivated by political considerations.
The start of the court case last week saw a protest outside the court building by pro-TRNC pressure group 'Embargoed'. The group called on the TFL to reverse its 'racist' ban. The North Cyprus Tourism Centre's tourism counsellor Yilmaz Kalfaoglu commented, "We don't know which way the case is going to go, but we are hoping it will be in our favour".
Prime Minister Soyer speaks out on property cases
Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer has said that any ruling by the Greek Cypriot courts in property cases brought against Turkish Cypriots would be taken to the European Court of Human Rights. Mr Soyer made the comments during a programme broadcast by Turkish News Channel NTV. He said "The courts in the South are not the bicommunal courts of the Cyprus Republic . The 1960 consitution of that republic requires the presence of a Turkish Cypriot judge as well and the language used in court has to be Turkish". Mr Soyer went on to say "Therefore ant ruling by a Greek Cypriot court would pave the way for the Turkish Cypriot individual to go to the European Court of Human Rights".
North Cyprus weather forecast
The weather in North Cyprus continues to get warmer and warmer.
Winds will be moderate westerly and north westerly but occasionally stronger mid-week.
Temperatures inland will reach 37-39C and 32-35C on the coast.
Last weeks maximum and minimum temperatures were as follows
|
MAXIMUM |
MINIMUM |
Lefko sa |
36.0C |
18.4C |
Ercan |
36.6C |
17.8C |
Gazi Magusa |
33.6C |
20.9C |
Girne |
33.8C |
20.0C |
Güzelyurt |
37.0C |
14.2C |
Exchange Rates (as of 02.07.05)
£ Sterling |
2.40YTL |
$ Dollar |
1.33YTL |
€ Euro |
1.61YTL |
£ Cyprus pounds |
2.71YTL |
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