TURKISH
CYPRIOT AND TURKISH MEDIA REVIEW
C
O N T E N T S
No.
200/16
18.10.2016
1.
Akinci to visit Istanbul
2.
Burcu replies to Government Spokesman’s statements
3.
Ertugruloglu to participate at OIC meeting in Uzbekistan
4.
The Turkish settlers’ party asks for clarifications on how many settlers will
remain on the island after a Cyprus settlement
5.
Sucuoglu will participate in the Global Health Tourism Summit and Fair
6.
New Louroutzina road that will allow no identity control, to be inaugurated
today
7.
The “energy agreement” will be discussed on October 24 at the
“assembly”
8.
Turkes is illegally visiting the occupied area of Cyprus
9.
Turkish Minister of Transport is illegally visiting the occupied area of Cyprus
10.
Children will be able to obtain a “TRNC identity card” from the first day of
their birth
11.
A group of 80 persons from Iran will visit the occupied area of
Cyprus
12.
Durust met with participants of the “1st Turkic World Youth Forum”
which is taking place in the breakaway regime
13.
Co-operation between Turkish Cypriot SIM Channel and
BBC
14.
Erdogan: “Our physical boundaries are different from the boundaries of our
heart”
15.
All public gatherings and demonstrations banned in Ankara to ensure “safety and
public order”
16.
Kurtulmus: Turkey takes measures against refugee flows from Iraq,
Syria
17.
Erdogan: “Turkey 'will be at the table' for Mosul
talks”
1.
Akinci to visit Istanbul
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (18.10.16) reports that
Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akinci will depart for Istanbul today in
order to participate in the Global Relations Forum.
According
to a statement issued by his “office”, at the Forum Akinci is expected to
deliver a speech regarding the negotiations for finding a solution to the Cyprus
problem. He will return to the occupied area of Cyprus on the night of 20
October.
(I/Ts.)
2.
Burcu replies to Government Spokesman’s statements
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (18.10.16) reports that
Baris Burcu, spokesman of the Turkish Cypriot leader, has replied to
Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides’ statement that there will be no
clear majority either in the Turkish Cypriot or in the Greek Cypriot constituent
state after a possible solution to the Cyprus problem. In a written
statement issued yesterday, Burcu alleged that Christodoulides’ above
statement “do not reflect the entire reality, include deficiencies and cause
wrong understandings.”
“The
founding states will be able to limit the ‘legal residence right’, which will
include limited right to vote (for example in the local elections) and will be
able to give permission to mostly 20% of their own internal citizens”,
argued Burcu describing as “different things” the ‘right of legal residence’
(legal domicile) and the right of abode, which does not create any
political or other right.
Burcu
said that Akinci had stated yesterday the following: “Everyone will be able to
reside where he wishes. If he wants to build a summer house, he will be able to
do so. He will be able to buy an apartment and stay in it. If he finds a job, he
will be able to work. If he wants to establish a business, he will be able to do
so, if he applies to the local administration and acquires the necessary permit.
All these possibilities will exist in both sides in a manner in which they do
not include any political or other right”.
Burcu
claimed: “What Mr Christodoulides tried to underline is related to the right
of residence. However, in parallel to this, something else was also agreed. And
this is that the founding state will be able to give the right of legal
residence to mostly 20% of the number of its own internal citizens to persons
coming from the other founding state wishing to build their legal residence
there”.
Burcu
claimed that in the light of these “realities”, it is “obvious” that the
Turkish Cypriots will possess the clear majority in their own “founding
state”, as the Greek Cypriots will anyway have the majority in their
“founding state”. He alleged: “We find it really difficult to understand the
logic of the statements made by the Greek Cypriot side without putting forward
the entire picture and without taking into consideration our sensitivities as
well”.
(I/Ts.)
3.
Ertugruloglu to participate at OIC meeting in Uzbekistan
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (18.10.16) reports that
Tahsin Ertugruloglu, self-styled foreign minister of the breakaway regime
in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, has departed for Uzbekistan
to participate in the 43rd meeting of the Council of Ministers of
Foreign Affairs of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation.
According
to a statement issued by the “ministry”, the meeting will start in capital
Tashkent tomorrow and will end on 20 October.
(I/Ts.)
4.
The Turkish settlers’ party asks for clarifications on how many settlers will
remain on the island after a Cyprus settlement
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (18.10.16) reports that Sunalp Dervis Sencer,
deputy leader of the Revival Party (YDP), called Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa
Akinci to make a statement on how many persons who are from Turkey will remain
in Cyprus after a Cyprus settlement.
In
a written statement, Sencer, reminding President Anastasiades’ statements that
“90,000 Turkish settlers may remain on the island in case of a solution”, noted
that Akinci did not make any comment regarding this issue.
Sencer
also asked for clarifications on which persons are included in the term Turkish
settlers, how these persons have been identified, what will be the case for
those who are married, have kids, or the children were born in the
“TRNC”.
(DPs)
5.
Sucuoglu will participate in the Global Health Tourism Summit and Fair
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (18.10.16) reports that
Faiz Sucuoglu, self-styled health minister of the breakaway regime in the
occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, will participate in the Global
Health Tourism Summit and Fair, which will take place in Ankara between 19 and
21 October.
According
to a statement issued by his “ministry”, Sucuoglu is departing for Turkey
tonight and will deliver a speech at the opening ceremony of the Summit
explaining the targets in health tourism and health system in the occupied area
of Cyprus.
Sucuoglu
will return to the occupied area of the island on 20
October.
(I/Ts.)
6.
New Louroutzina road that will allow no identity control, to be inaugurated
today
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (18.10.16) reports that the inauguration ceremony
of the new road that will safeguard the access to the occupied Louroutzina
village without the conducting of identity control, will take place
today.
The
paper writes that the five-kilometer road will be completed in three months and
that it will cost four millions Turkish Lira.
Speaking
to Kibris, the “mayor” of Louroutzina Hasan Barbaros, stated that this
development will open the road of development for the village.
(CS)
7.
The “energy agreement” will be discussed on October 24 at the
“assembly”
According
to Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (18.10.16), the agreement on the
energy sector between Turkey and the “TRNC” as well as the steps, which are
planned to be taken to support this “agreement”, will be discussed on October 24
at the self-styled assembly of the breakaway regime in the occupied area of
Cyprus.
Dogus
Derya, self-styled deputy with the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), reminded that
she asked to discuss this “protocol” before signing it. She also said that the
“assembly” and the “people” were not informed of this “agreement”.
(DPs)
8.
Turkes is illegally visiting the occupied area of Cyprus
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (18.10.16) reports that Tugrul
Turkes, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister responsible for Cypriot Affairs, is
illegally visiting the occupied area of Cyprus today in order to participate in
the “1st Youth Forum of the Turkic World”.
Turkes
will also hold separate meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akinci,
self-styled prime minister, Huseyin Ozgurgun and the “speaker” of the
“assembly”, Sibel Siber.
(I/Ts.)
9.
Turkish Minister of Transport is illegally visiting the occupied area of
Cyprus
Turkish
Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (18.10.16) reports that
Ahmet Aslan, Turkish Minister of Transport, Maritime Affairs and
Communication, is illegally visiting the occupied area of
Cyprus.
According
to a statement issued by his ministry, Aslan will sign the “E-government
project” between Turkey and the breakaway regime in the occupied area of Cyprus
and a “memorandum of understanding” for cooperation in the field of postal
services.
Aslan
will also attend the ceremonies to be organized on the occasion of the beginning
of the construction works of the new terminal at the illegal Tymbou airport and
the roads between occupied Tymbou and Louroudjina and the illegal airport and
occupied Tymbou village.
Moreover,
Aslan will hold separate meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akinci,
self-styled prime minister Huseyin Ozgurgun, self-styled speaker of the
“assembly” Sibel Siber and self-styled minister of public works and transport,
Kemal Durust.
He
will also visit the dam at occupied Panagra village and the installations of the
water project from Turkey and participate in a launching ceremony of stamps
issued on the occasion of the anniversary of the water project from Turkey.
(I/Ts.)
10.
Children will be able to obtain a “TRNC identity card” from the first day of
their birth
Turkish
Cypriot daily Afrika newspaper (18.10.16) reports that the so-called ministry of
interior completed its “legal works” for granting “identity cards” to children
from the day they are born.
In
a press release issued by the “ministry of interior”, it is reported that with
this new adjustment the children will be able to obtain an “identity card” from
their first day of birth and within this framework around 40 thousand children
will get an “identity card”. The “legislation”, which was completed recently,
will be submitted at the “assembly”.
The
paper, in its column the “hero of the day” by putting the photograph of Kutlu
Evren, self-style minister of interior, comments on this new “legislation” by
writing the following:
“He
plays with the population in the north Cyprus. While the wind for solution is
still blowing at the negotiations, they are gradually accelerating these games.
Now, they have started to grant identity cards from the day of birth. In other
words, as soon as the child comes to the world, it will own a TRNC identity
card. For this reason, a new arrangement at the law was made… according to the
oldest law, the children could not get an identity card until they become 11
years old. It is interesting how they will give to the babies an identity card,
how will get a photograph or a signature. With the ratification of this law at
the assembly, 40 thousand children will own immediately an identity card.”
(DPs)
11.
A group of 80 persons from Iran will visit the occupied area of
Cyprus
According
to Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (18.10.16), Ismet Esenyel, self-styled
undersecretary of the ministry of tourism and environment, said that more than
200 tourist agents participated in the “Road Show”, which was held in Tehran and
Tiflis by the “tourism ministry” and with the cooperation of the Turkish
Airlines (THY). He added that a group of 80 persons from Tehran will visit the
occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus by the end of October or at the
beginning of November in order to be introduced to the “tourist
products”.
Esenyel
explained that those who are visiting from Iran will be increased in the near
future.
(DPs)
12.
Durust met with participants of the “1st Turkic World Youth Forum”
which is taking place in the breakaway regime
Turkish
Cypriot daily Star Kibris newspaper (18.10.16) reports that Kemal Durust,
self-styled minister of public works and transportation met with youth
organizations members who are visiting the breakaway regime for the
“1st Turkic World Youth Forum” which is taking place in the occupied
area of Cyprus.
According
to the paper around 300 young persons from 25 countries are participating in the
Forum.
Speaking
during the meeting with Durust, the chairman of the “Cyprus-Azerbaijan
Friendship society” Orhan Hasanoglu, stated that they aim to co-operate with the
breakaway regime in the fields of culture and education.
On
his part Durust stressed the importance of the Forum which as he said
strengthens the ties of the Turkic youth.
(CS)
13.
Co-operation between Turkish Cypriot SIM Channel and
BBC
Turkish
Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen reports that the Turkish Cypriot Channel SI, which
started broadcasting on 2008 , will start a co-operation with
BBC.
The
two organizations signed a protocol effective as of today. Within this
framework, the Turkish broadcasting of the BBC World Service (BBC Turkce) will
be able to be transmitted via the website of Sim Channel.
(CS)
14.
Erdogan: “Our physical boundaries are different from the boundaries of our
heart”
The
website of the Turkish Presidency http://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/
published
(15.10.16) the speech that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered for
the start of the 2016-2017 academic year at University (RTEU) in the province of
Rize.
Referring
to Mosul Erdogan said the following:
“Turkey
has always embraced with open arms all the oppressed and victims, and never left
its kinsmen alone. Our physical boundaries are different from the boundaries
of our heart. We should differentiate between them. We of course show respect
for physical boundaries; but we cannot draw boundaries to our heart, nor do we
allow it. Some ask us, ‘why do you care about Iraq, why do you care about
Syria.’ They are asking, ‘why do you care about Georgia, Ukraine, Crimea,
Azerbaijan, Karabakh, the Balkans, North Africa.’ These questions might be
expanded. However, note that no one is asking the countries that come to our
immediate environ from thousands of kilometres away ‘what business do you have
here.’ None of the places for which they ask us ‘what business do you have
here,’ are foreign to us. […] is it possible to think Edirne apart from
Thessaloniki or Kardzhali? How come you can regard Gaziantep and Aleppo,
Mardin and al-Hasakah, or Siirt and Mosul as places that have nothing to do with
each other? You see something from us in any Middle Eastern and North African
country you stop by between Hatay and Morocco. You definitely come across a
trace from our ancestors at every step you take along the geography extending
from Thrace to Eastern Europe. […]
Can
we leave Mosul on its own? We are present in the history of Mosul. And what is
it they are doing now? They are plotting to grab Mosul from the people of Mosul
and offer it to others. […]
Turkey
cannot turn its back on Aleppo. Turkey cannot disregard its kinsmen in Western
Thrace, Cyprus, Crimea and anywhere else. We cannot leave Libya, Egypt, Bosnia
and Afghanistan alone with their own problems. Otherwise, we feel embarrassed
before both the history and our brothers living there, their hearts beating with
us. Therefore,
I always say that we deem our own both the happiness and unhappiness of our
brothers living within the boundaries of our heart. Those mistaking that the
interest of ours for their colonialist histories or for their sectarian and
ethnic obsessions should first question themselves rather than giving advice to
us. […]”
15.
All public gatherings and demonstrations banned in Ankara to ensure safety
and public order
Turkish
daily Sabah (18.10.16) reports that all public gatherings and demonstrations
were banned on Monday until the end of November after receiving information
about potential terror attacks, the Governor's office
said.
The
Ankara governorate said in a statement that all such meetings had been
prohibited until November 30, in line with the state of emergency imposed in the
wake of the failed July 15 coup.
It
said that the decision was taken "to ensure people's safety and public
order".
The
governorate, which is responsible for security throughout the capital and the
wider province, said it had received intelligence "that banned terror
organizations were preparing actions in our province".
Without
naming which organizations, it said that the groups were thought to have been
planning attacks on meetings and public demonstrations.
16.
Kurtulmus: Turkey takes measures against refugee flows from Iraq,
Syria
Turkish
Hurriyet Daily News (18.10.16) reports that Turkish Deputy Prime Minister
Numan Kurtulmus said Oct. 17 that Turkey could end up hosting hundreds of
thousands of people fleeing the Iraqi city of Mosul if the U.S.-backed operation
against jihadist groups is conducted incorrectly, adding that terrorist attacks
could also increase as a result of the offensive.
“If
something goes wrong in Mosul, the only place for hundreds of thousands of
devastated people to go to will be Turkey. Turkey is ready for that, but our
concern is not to cause any distress to local people to force them to flee their
country,” Kurtulmus said Oct. 17 after a cabinet meeting.
Kurtulmus’s
statement came as the United Nations warned that clashes in Mosul could push
around 100,000 locals to leave their homes for Turkey and Syria.
17.
Erdogan: Turkey 'will be at the table' for Mosul
talks
Ankara
Anatolia news agency (18.10.16) reports that Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan said that Turkey would not only participate in the ongoing Mosul
operation against Daesh in Iraq but would also “be at the table for
talks”.
“It
is impossible for us to stay out of it because there lies history for us,” he
said during an international legal congress in Istanbul. Erdogan told listeners
that Ankara was “not responsible for the results of an operation that it does
not participate in”.
The
much-anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight
Sunday.
Erdogan
also said the “brothers of Turkey” -- Arabs, Turkmens and Kurdish civilians --
were currently in Mosul.
Referring
to a Turkish-manned military facility close to Mosul, Erdogan said: “Nobody can
expect us to leave Bashiqa.”
He
added: “We trained Iraqi soldiers in Bashiqa camp, as well as Peshmerga for them
to fight against Daesh. If these fighters had not been there, there would not
have been [any] decent troops to fight.”
In
addition Ankara Anatolia also reports that Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey
Numan Kurtulmus reiterated that the presence of Turkish troops in Iraq's Camp
Bashiqa would continue.
"Whenever
the situation improves, and it is no longer necessary for Turkey to train and
equip [the Sunni tribal forces], and to protect our people [in the camp] from
Daesh and other terrorist organizations, then Turkey may review the situation.
But for now, Turkey will continue its presence in Bashiqa," he said.
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