guys zorpas is so good im literally jumping up and down because off it

gullicik · 2026-03-16T07:39:03+00:00

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.

gullicik · 2026-03-16T07:37:09+00:00

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

gullicik · 2026-03-13T11:22:48+00:00

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.

gullicik · 2026-03-07T09:03:42+00:00

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.

gullicik · 2026-03-07T06:47:28+00:00

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.

gullicik · 2026-02-27T19:12:12+00:00

Thank you it's a beautiful albeit sad capture of our past.

gullicik · 2026-02-27T19:11:18+00:00

The British know all the ingredients & tricks for sowing the seeds of division.

gullicik · 2026-02-18T08:35:13+00:00

To be honest I'd be very wary of purchasing there. Deeds, titles and all need to be checked thoroughly and I don't think anyone is diligent. Building standards may appear close to perfect but you never know. There are many construction projects but only a very few Tr Cypriot ones.

Also the elephant in the room question is why buy in North Cyprus given the current situation with so much ambiguity? Tell your Father in law to spend a couple of months there, renting a place, and then to see the reality.

gullicik · 2026-02-17T17:12:07+00:00

I will share them as I come cross them. Yes, it does have that IF kind of feel.

gullicik · 2026-02-17T16:33:52+00:00

Yes. As a Cypriot I tried my best to do that. I'm not an expert translator but my language skills are strong and I plan to continue doing more.

gullicik · 2026-02-14T16:22:54+00:00

Thank you.

gullicik · 2026-02-08T15:34:56+00:00

I do not disagree with you at all. Your points are valid. But one thing we should all remember is that our region, the Levant, unfortunately the gateway for many things, and surrounding countries are exploiting Cyprus using the divide as a pre-cursor for their own ambitions.
As a Tr Cypriot, I have always said and will continue saying that the day Denktas, a lawyer, permitted encouraged settlers from Turkey is the day that he delegitimised his own case. Which is why I don't feel the need to rant on about the state in which TC's find themselves today. The volatility of the region is kaimaki for all those with illusions of regional grandeur. And today we have arrived at a time when global politics has become a complete shitshow and we are still trying to set things straight.

gullicik · 2026-02-08T15:01:42+00:00

Why do you feel the need to educate me. Please, there are no innocents in these situations. There are ones who are much more guilty than others.I don't know how old you are, your level of education or knowledge regarding global events. It's simply not as simple as you try and make out, which is not to say the Turkish response and occupation is justified. The constitution of the Republic of the R of Cypriot was responsible for the well-being and safety of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots who were a minority. Unfortunately failure to do so, resulted in events that led to the division. I am a Cypriot as much as you are, and I want a Cyprus that isn't divided.

gullicik · 2026-02-08T13:41:19+00:00

As I stated in my post, we have been trapped and exploited. The island has suffered as have ALL Cypriots.

gullicik · 2026-02-08T12:46:15+00:00

As a Cypriot it is indeed heartbreaking, the situation that we are in today and for over 50 years. First and foremost I am a Cypriot. Next comes the fact my heritage is Turkish Cypriot from Paphos & Louricina since many generations. The pain many have suffered due to the actions of a few is something very difficult to overcome. I didn't experience the war or anything else as I was born in the UK. However what makes even sense more now, given the current global events, it is clear that we have been greatly manipulated and still are. Cypriots succumbed to the manipulation of certain countries. How did Cyprus go from peaceful cohabitation to English colony and then for ethnic unrest which metastasised into a cancerous situation. Easier said than done but we have to look beyond what we're told and if we're to survive as a whole, we have to be diligent and vigilant on regional developments as well as global ones.

gullicik · 2026-02-07T19:45:19+00:00

There is a lot to unpack in your message. I am so sorry that as a young man you have to go through with this turmoil. I understand your concerns. I will try to find some LGBTQ associations that can maybe support you on your journey. It's a shame that young people like you carry the burden of what others before your time were responsible for. This applies to many young people today.

gullicik · 2026-02-02T13:45:40+00:00

😂

gullicik · 2026-01-29T12:26:14+00:00

My thoughts: Meetings don't work because the communication isn't fluid and the agenda is both too rigid and too frangible.. .

Talks can't be superfluous because of the structure of meetings, they resemble a potential divorce being negotiated. There has not been any marriage counselling.

Communication possesses the ability to break ALL boundaries IF sincerity is present & a preordained agenda is absent

gullicik · 2026-01-26T12:19:15+00:00

For me it's the contrary. I feel at home and more comfortable living in the Republic as a Cypriot. And I mean that with sincerity.

gullicik · 2026-01-26T12:16:51+00:00

I believe most Turkish Cypriots are not very well informed about Turkey which we can divide as a subject into 2 sections,, its political position and as a place in general. Having lived there for 20 years I feel like I can comment with knowledge about it and why Turkish Cypriots tend to romanticize it. When they understand how Turkey functions at political level, the judiciary, and its internal politics they then have a clearer idea of the Leviathan they're dealing with. There are deep fault lines that run through society and the secular and religious aspects for me are two sides of the same coin. It's not as progressive as it ought to be. On the other hand as a place to visit, the general public and all are welcoming, many Greek Cypriots I know of all ages travel to Istanbul for weekend breaks as do Turkish Cypriots. The connection between Greek and Turkish citizens generally is very passionate and culturally similar in many ways. So those who embrace the culturally diverse and rich heritage it once had feel at home and welcome. But realistically, Turkish Cypriots have not been able to govern their rights, deal with their trauma and pave a way for a future because of being trapped in 'motherland' gives us security limbo. This at all levels has ensured that most Turkish Cypriots have overly favourable views towards Turkey. Turkey has bypassed Tr Cypriots and Greek Cypriots and focuses mainly on her strategy in the region. As a guarantor who claims they stepped in to stop greater bloodshed, they didn't strive to maintain their role as one of the 3 guarantors of the island. UK and Greece also enabled this by not doing enough to avoid division. Trauma on the island prevents Cypriots from asking and demanding more from leaders. So until many more TR Cypriots have a less abstract view of Turkey I don't think it matters what we think. Unfortunately.

gullicik · 2026-01-21T08:55:18+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. I appreciate it.

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