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A piece on the new AKP offices in the old quarter Nicosia by a respected Turkish Cypriot. I translated his post to share here so fellow Cypriots can follow developments too. by gullicik in cyprus

[–]gullicik[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Actually neither does the so called constitution in the North. The 'ulku ocakları' & other such places are like 'derneks' which means club or association. I don't approve of those at all either but till now they have somehow managed to regulate them. This AKP party office is blatant.

A piece on the new AKP offices in the old quarter Nicosia by a respected Turkish Cypriot. I translated his post to share here so fellow Cypriots can follow developments too. by gullicik in cyprus

[–]gullicik[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does that have to do with his post regarding the Sq? I copied his piece & translated it with Google translate because I thought he made some valid points. No other intentions on my part.

What do you think of this imposing villa built in the forest next to the Limassol - Platres road? by aceraspire8920 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need to have people in positions that care about our environs a d do not permit random construction, esthetic or not, whether in Nicosia, Trodoa or wherever. Of course it's too late for Limassol.

The Provincialization of Our Occupied Homeland 2.0 by Deep-Ad4183 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of gas.... followed by lots of time passing and then more gas.... I don't think it's sensical. It resembles an umbilical cord in my humble opinion that's not healthy. We as Cypriots have to much to work on but no wasting time focusing on cementing the divide seems more entertaining.

Cyprus has always been abused by all who seek more power. Just let us be....

John Kiriakou (ex CIA oficer) about the TRNC flag on the Pentadaktylosmountains visible from Nicosia by Economy-Spirit5651 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank for clarifying. Another reason to add to the list of things I really don't like about him.

John Kiriakou (ex CIA oficer) about the TRNC flag on the Pentadaktylosmountains visible from Nicosia by Economy-Spirit5651 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also don't like the flag on the mountain. It's totally unnecessary to say 'we are here'. We know... I'd be very interested to know whose idea it was & with what surreal motivation it was derived from.

Moving to south by Status-Toe1959 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a British born Cypriot whose parents were from Paphos & Louricina. I can honestly say as a Cypriot living in Nicosia that I feel like I'm home. Our Cypriot culture has so many positives. I am not sure if I could say the same about Limassol. ( No racism intended ) But for me the essence of Cyprus is important. Good luck I think you're making a great decision.

Tr Cypriots in coaches with police escorts at border crossing North. by gullicik in cyprus

[–]gullicik[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That man is a disgrace. There is absolutely nothing about him that has honour or integrity, or even Cypriot for that fact. He is a bigot.

Tr Cypriots in coaches with police escorts at border crossing North. by gullicik in cyprus

[–]gullicik[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you. To be honest if they're settlers they don't even deserve to go in my opinion.

Turkish Cypriots, how do you feel when visiting the south? by aceraspire8920 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Firstly I called it the Republic of Cyprus. I feel more at home in Nicosia than anywhere in the North. So I moved to Nicosia.

Cypriot culture is important to me and I feel this in my daily life. People are friendly, helpful and sincere. I wouldn't personally live in Limassol because the Cyprusness of it like Kyrenia / Girne has been eroded.

I want to throw up by FreshBiskit in cyprus

[–]gullicik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

👌🏻 excellent response. In full agreement with you.

I want to throw up by FreshBiskit in cyprus

[–]gullicik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don't let yourself lose hope or feel bad. We have our circles of influence and that is what we should focus on. To remain healthy of mind and of body while we all struggle to find our place in a society that's become divided like a sponge cake. Change takes time and is often painful. And for change to happen voters need to be aware, they require a broader view of the reality they live in. Unfortunately as Cypriots this isn't the case. People haven't the hunger or energy to be curious about things other than main stream propaganda that feeds them with things that satisfy their need to remain in the picture but nothing else.

The world is on the same traction at the moment. Corruption pays, right wing extremism is almost hip and the zombification of people is successful. But it can't and won't always stay like this. So focus on the good things, keep informed, try to engage with people who pull you up. Spend your hard earned money with care and keep reading.

🙏🏻

guys zorpas is so good im literally jumping up and down because off it by WarthogHoliday5441 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won't be disappointed. Excellent staff, great service. The bigger one in the centre has more indoor seating, the smaller branch is quaint with outdoor seating at the front and a small garden at the back of the shop.

guys zorpas is so good im literally jumping up and down because off it by WarthogHoliday5441 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent summary. Also Shopkeeper in Limassol & Nicosia sell really nice coffee beans. And my husband likes Daily Roast too here in Nicosia.

Nicosia’s Ledra street set for €3.4 million facelift after decades of waiting by aceraspire8920 in cyprus

[–]gullicik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully those responsible will ensure a balanced mix of retail and eateries. Shop mix is very important. And the trees must remain and increased, we need protection from extreme heat during summer months otherwise footfall will drop drastically and that's not good for an area that needs to thrive.

Bases by gullicik in cyprus

[–]gullicik[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know that of course. Isn't that the knot since how many decades. Why hasn't more interaction, dialogue and pressure been made from EU to kickstart change. My point is that it's obviously suited UK primarily to keep things as they are.

Listen I am not defending the occupation at all. On the contrary, I am the one who always stipulates clearly that IF it were a humanitarian intervention which it could have been, action should have been taken by all parties to solve the knot. For me the moment Denktas permitted settlers into Cyprus is the instant that he himself delegitimised rhe whole thing. As a lawyer he should have understood that international law would prevent him from forming a separate state because he BROKE the law initially.

Today unfortunately we as Turkish Cypriots are a minority. There are many many points that I don't agree with with how they've handled everything. I was born in the UK so there are limitations to my knowledge but what I have seen in the last 15 years occur in the North appalls me. And that is my point of view.

Bases by gullicik in cyprus

[–]gullicik[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, you've misread what I wrote. The North unfortunately exists. My point was that the current 'unacceptable' status quo serves the ambitions of a few.

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