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Wootton Bassett – Freedom of Speech
Although this topic is not specifically about north Cyprus we at NCFP feel that as some members of Cyprus44 feel the need to discuss whether radical Muslims should be allowed to demonstrate about the deaths of Muslims at the hands of British troops in Afghanistan then they can do it here. Personally I believe... »
Merry Christmas to all our readers
North Cyprus Free Press will be taking a holiday until after Christmas unless there is important breaking news. For those of you who are spending Yuletide in north Cyprus, enjoy yourselves but remember, there are some unfortunates in the UK who can’t sunbathe on the 25th! number of views: 41 »
Did the earth move for you too, darling?
An earthquake eh? It was at 35.6192 N – 31.4507E, that’s about 65miles south east of Antalya. Tsunami on the way or haven’t they managed to organize that at such short notice? The magnitude is reported at 5.4 and happened at 08:06:20 on 22.12.09. Needless to say, not a hint... »
Merry Christmas
Instead of sending this Christmas card to many people I would like to publish it on NCFP – all my work done… Maybe an idea to stimulate others to express their best wishes via NCFP? number of views: 20 »
Sibel Hodge, north Cyprus author of ‘The Fashion Police’
There are very few Turkish Cypriot writers, if any, who write commercial fiction for the women’s market. I am taking a leaf out of Stephen King’s books and selling my comedy novels online as ebooks. Sales of ebooks are rapidly increasing. With the demand for new technology we have the Blackberrys, iPhones, iPods, laptops and... »
Stephen Channing, author of Turner’s Margate Through Contemporary Eyes – The Viney Letters
Well if I can’t promote my brother’s book… “Surprisingly, one of the best sources of information on life in Margate in the early 19th century was a little town in Australia. Stewart Viney had attended school and later worked in Margate, living just a few doors away from where the artist Turner was staying with... »
Father Christmas was Turkish?
We know him by names such as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply “Santa” and his job is to bring gifts to the homes of good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24th or on his Feast Day, December 6th (Saint Nicholas Day.) Saint Nicholas... »
Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is this? (04-final)
Hint 1: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times… Hint 2: the place was was first built by the Byzantines, probably after the complete deliverance of Cyprus in 965 AD from the Arab danger… Hint 3: its natural strong position made it many times a... »
Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is this? (03)
Hint 1: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times… Hint 2: the place was was first built by the Byzantines, probably after the complete deliverance of Cyprus in 965 AD from the Arab danger… Hint 3: its natural strong position made it many times... »
Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is it? (02)
Hint 1: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times… Hint 2: the place was was first built by the Byzantines, probably after the complete deliverance of Cyprus in 965 AD from the Arab danger… More pieces of this puzzle and more hints are coming soon… number... »
