Archive for March, 2010

Wishful thinking or outright deception?

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Wishful thinking or outright deception?

For some time I have been wondering about the seemingly good news that keeps coming out of Northern Cyprus. Invitations to meet Spanish government officials in Spain; an invitation to a meeting with Hilary Clinton in Washington on 30th March; Direct Trade to the TRNC being introduced by the EU Parliament. The interesting bit... »

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in Cyprus Today

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
in Cyprus Today

The ball’s in your court, Demetris – the talks, see NCFP Fair Trade – Editor: an unsubstantiated rumour that the prospect of direct trade is back on the agenda at Brussels. “It is believed a first meeting on the issue at the (EU) Parliament has been pencilled in for April 19.” Editor: well you... »

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EU president Barroso on the joint statement made by The Two Presidents

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
EU president Barroso on the joint statement made by The Two Presidents

EU president Barroso issued a statement today concerning Presidents Talat and Christofias’ joint statement concerning the progress made in the current Cyprus Talks: “I welcome the joint statement announced today by the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, Demetris Christofias and Mehmet Ali Talat. It shows the level of commitment and responsibility that... »

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David Haye v John Ruiz – WBA Heavyweight fight on 3rd April

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
David Haye v John Ruiz – WBA Heavyweight fight on 3rd April

David Haye (the Haymaker) fights on the day that Manchester United plays against Chelsea in order to establish who is top of the FA Premiership. Haye says that he intends to be at the match where he will parade his WBA belt to the 70,000 fans expected to attend Old Trafford. Hayes, who trains... »

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KIBRIS LINERS DANCE SOCIETY

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
KIBRIS LINERS DANCE SOCIETY

The purpose of the Kıbrıs Liners Dance Society is to promote and encourage people of all ages to participate in line dancing. Line dancing is recognised throughout the world as the second most popular extra-curricular activity.  Good for the heart and you can burn up to 300 calories per hour. Kıbrıs Liners Dance Society... »

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in Cyprus Today – 27/3/2010

Saturday, March 27th, 2010
in Cyprus Today – 27/3/2010

Rip-off – Hasan Yılmaz Işık, chairman of the north Cyprus Consumer Association, accused the government of allowing “artificially expensive”  goods at at time when the strong lira should be pushing import prices down. He predicted that people would increasingly shop in the south if nothing is done to reduce prices here. Editor: obviously hasn’t... »

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Who killed the North Cyprus construction industry?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
Who killed the North Cyprus construction industry?

It’s all very well concentrating on the Cyprus Problem, but what about the other problems that also affect thousands of people in North Cyprus? Of course I’m talking about the many property issues that residents face and, in particular, the current mortgage problem across the country. A mortgage given to land owners by Akfinans... »

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Akfinans Bank’s mortgage scam will make pensioners homeless

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Akfinans Bank’s mortgage scam will make pensioners homeless

Below is the full article which appeared in yesterday’s Cyprus Today (24/3/2010) describing the fate of those whose homes are being auctioned by Akfinans Bank. There is further discussion on Facebook and a call to email the bank and tell them what you thing about their actions. number of views: 785 »

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ATCA accuses The Guardian of publishing misleading article

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
ATCA accuses The Guardian of publishing misleading article

Dear Mr Ellis, 25th March 2010 Re: The Guardian article – “The scandalous history of Cyprus” With reference to the above article which was published on Wednesday 3rd March 2010 in the Guardian, we would like to point out that the content was not entirely correct and in most part very misleading. As the... »

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Cyprob Online Crossword

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Cyprob Online Crossword

This is a timed crossword where your time will be recorded and displayed. number of views: 225 »

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