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Eroglu: Christofias not being honest
TURKISH Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu yesterday said President Demetris Christofias’ statement that a solution to the Cyprus problem was far from near was significant, as he was expressing the Greek Cypriots’ position that they don’t want a solution.He added that Christofias wasn’t being honest when referring to the Cyprus problem’s resolution.The decision to not seek re-election belongs to Christofias and his party, Eroglu said, adding that he would soon offer a detailed assessment of the president’s address.Earlier in the day, Eroglu said the Cypriot-owned negotiations for the Cyprus problem ended with the United Nations’ Secretary-General’s decision not to hold a multilateral conference... 22 comments
Leaders’ meetings ‘a waste of time’
MEETINGS BETWEEN the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus are “a waste of time” given the stance of Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu, said President Demetris Christofias yesterday.Asked to comment on the UN’s decision last Friday to downgrade the talks, end leaders’ meetings and initiate a round of shuttle diplomacy between the two sides to decide the way forward, Christofias said: “There is no issue of changing the process. The process will not change.”“The Turkish Cypriot leader does not want any meetings between the two leaders. In any case, such meetings are a waste of time. I have told Mr Eroglu that talking to him is like trying to bring down a wall by throwing eggs at it,” he added. ... 12 comments
UN taking ‘a hard look’ at the negotiations
THE GOVERNMENT yesterday blamed the Turkish side for the UN’s announcement that it would be taking a back seat in the talks for the foreseeable future, while opposition parties turned on Special Adviser Alexander Downer.Downer, in a rare news conference on Friday said he had informed the two leaders of the UN’s decision to downgrade the peace talks, putting an end to “unproductive” leaders’ meetings, while calling on the leaders to figure out a way to convene a multilateral conference in the summer. ... 10 comments
Eroglu’s ‘plea’ for last ditch conference
TURKISH CYPRIOT leader Dervis Eroglu has made a “last plea” for a five-party conference, warning that if this is rejected, then each side will go its own way.Eroglu was quoted by Turkish Cypriot press yesterday making the comment at a speech in Istanbul. The latest threat to break free from the talks and put the Turkish Cypriots on their own path adds weight to the numerous Turkish reports of a ‘Plan B’ for the breakaway regime to be implemented post July 1 when Cyprus takes over the EU Presidency. ... 10 comments
Turkey’s drilling plans ‘foolish’
TURKEY’S PLANS to explore for hydrocarbons in the occupied areas are “foolish and without substance”, Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis said yesterday.The purpose of drilling holes in “our land” is to satisfy public opinion since Turkey cannot find partners to participate in the “illegal” exploration, she argued. According to Turkish Cypriot press, drilling for hydrocarbons will start after April 24 in the occupied Famagusta village of Singrasi. The same reports say the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) is in the process of bringing drilling equipment to the island. ... 3 comments
Eroglu likens ‘plight of north’s Muslims’ to Palestinians
TURKISH CYPRIOT leader Dervis Eroglu has likened the plight of Turkish Cypriots to that of the Palestinians, calling on the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to help the 300,000 Muslims in Cyprus struggling for their existenceEroglu made the comments during a visit to OIC headquarters in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah at the weekend on the invite of OIC Secretary-general Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu. The Turkish national Ihsanoglu welcomed Eroglu’s request to set up a permanent representation at the OIC and was in talks with the host country Saudi Arabia to implement it. The breakaway state currently has observer status at the OIC, having been given the title ‘Turkish Cypriot State’. ... 19 comments
Where to next for Cyprus talks?
THE Cyprus negotiations were left up in the air yesterday after the two leaders met for what could very well be their last time given the lack of progress to date, and the obstacles arising in the coming months.Although aides to the two leaders were still meeting on property, no new meeting was fixed between President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu before UN Special Adviser Alexander Downer goes to New York mid-April to meet with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Eroglu said after yesterday’s meeting that as far as the Turkish Cypriot side was concerned, they had made it clear the meeting was at least the last one until Ban decides whether or not to call an international conference... 11 comments
Varosha at the forefront
TURKISH Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu took the ‘official UN line’ on Varosha last night after remaining tight-lipped all day following reports that Varosha could be opened to its Greek Cypriot residents on July 1 – under Turkish Cypriot administration.The report in Turkish daily Milliyet naturally drew strong reactions from the Greek Cypriot side, which said any proposals, which violated UN resolution would be rejected.“Actions that aim to create impressions and go beyond decisions of the international organisation [UN] or violate them are not accepted by the Greek Cypriot side,” said Government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou. Turkey and the north remained silent about the reports for much of the day yesterday... 18 comments
Leaders continue discussions on property
The two leaders met yesterday to continue their discussions on property, only days after UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon wrote in a report that he was concerned over the lack of progress, “despite the commitments” of the two - President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu.They will meet again next Thursday, while their aides will continue discussions in the meantime. ... Read on
Leaders meet on property
THE TWO leaders yesterday discussed the thorny issue of property and would continue to do so next week, the United Nations said yesterday.President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervish Eroglu met for a bit over an hour-and-a-half and “concentrated their discussions on the issue of property.”UN special adviser Alexander Downer said data and papers on property exchanged by the two sides in the past were the basis of discussion... 8 comments
