Community Sharing in North Cyprus

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Community Sharing

At cyprusscene.com we are delighted to be able to share news and resources with other members of our community on their social network sites and to share news and information to the largest local and worldwide audience.

With this initiative, we are pleased to TFR Newbencf logo collaborating with the  The Foreign Residents in the TRNC and the North Cyprus Forum to bring to you, the readers, the most interesting articles and news feeds that are available.

You can navigate to The Foreign Residents in the TRNC and the North Cyprus Forum on the web links below. To any readers or groups that want to contribute to any of the three sites, do follow the links to leave your messages or information.

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TRNC News Today 18th June 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

TRNC News Today 18th June 2013

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME WAS READ OUT IN THE PARLIAMENT

The programme of the interim government, which described itself as a provisional government aimed at serving the public on the basis of transparency and accountability, was read out in the parliament on Monday  17th June.

The programme of the Republican Turkish Party-United Forces, Democrat Party-National Forces and Communal Democracy Party interim coalition government was read out at the Republic’s Assembly yesterday.

The first part of the programme was read out by Prime Minister, Sibel Siber, while the second part was read by the Minister of Sibel SiberFinance, Zeren Mungan.

Reading the first part of the programme, Prime Minister Sibel Siber said that it will be the government’s duty to uphold the rule of law and to implement existing legislation according to the laws.

The parliament will convene on Thursday and hold a debate on the programme of the new government.

A full day after the end of discussions on the programme, the Republic’s Assembly will convene to hold a vote of confidence for the new government.

CIRALI: “NEGOTIATIONS ARE BEING REALIZED TO INCLUDE TURKISH CYPRIOTS IN HALOUMI REGISTRATION”

Stating that he mentioned in 2012 to the Cyprus Turkish Department of the EU Commission and Embassies of the EU member countries that halloumi was not only the product of Greek Cypriots but also it belongs to Turkish Cypriots, the President of Board of Directors of the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry (CTCI) Ali Cırali said that negotiations are being conducted in order to include also Turkish Cypriots in the registration which will be held in the EU.

Expressing that 17% of the exports in 2012 in the North Cyprus was halloumi, Çıralı said that studies are being conducted within the chamber regarding halloumi which is one of the most important cultural and economic values of the Turkish Cypriots and drew attention to the ‘Halloumi Promotion Group’ which is formed by halloumi producers, related shareholders and experts.

HASIKOS: “TARGET IS TO PREVENT APPLICATIONS TO IMMOVABLE PROPERTY COMMISSION”

Greek Cypriot Internal Affairs Minister, Sokratis Hasikos, has prepared a draft law releasing the purchase and sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) between Greek Cypriots in order to prevent the applications to be made by Greek Cypriots to the Immovable Property Commission established in the TRNC. According to the draft law, purchasing and selling of the properties in this category will be excluded from any property transfer tax or any other taxes.

JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE BY ISRAEL-GREECE-SOUTH CYPRUS IN SOUTH CYPRUS-CRETE-MEIS TRIANGLE

It has been reported that South Cyprus, Greece and Israel will conduct a joint military exercise and therefore their armed forces will be deployed in South Cyprus and in the area in the following days.

Greek Cypriot daily Alithia, which gave reference to the news of ANT 1, stated that Greek Greek AirforceNational Guard and Israeli armed forces are in preparation for a large scale military exercise to be conducted in South Cyprus and added:

“Greek Cypriot, Israeli and Greek armed forces will gather in South Cyprus and in the area. The military exercise which is conducted with the participation of Greek and Israeli military aircraft which will be carried out in airspace in South Cyprus on Tuesday and Wednesday. The exercise started last Wednesday and is being carried on in South Cyprus in the international waters within the South Nicosia, Tel Aviv and Athens Flight Control Area.

Source: TRNC Public Information Office

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DJ Zel is on air with the Young Sound on BRT

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

DJ Zel is on air with BRT

By Can Gazi                    

From 2.00pm to 5.00pm  (Mondays to Thursdays) tune into my colleague, the lovely, DJ Zel with her lively Young Sound show on Bayrak International. Any dedications or requests? Write to me at bayrakinterbrt2@yahoo.com  and I will pass them on to Zel.

As Romantic Zel would say “Love and be loved always.

I also have my show Take 5 on Bayrak International from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Fridays and will also be pleased to receive your dedications or requests via my email

To hear our shows through live streaming direct to your PC click here

By the way do please read the famous poem by the Romantic Zel published on cyprusscene by clicking here

DJ Zel on BRT

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TRNC Forest Firemen trained by CESV

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

CESV train Forest Fireman

 By Claire Lamb

A sunny Sunday dawned on 16th June and several of the CESV members set off for the Civil A delightful sceneDefense base at Esentepe in readiness to train the forest fire recruits in first aid. On arrival we were all stunned by the fabulous location and wished that all our training sessions were so scenic!

In total 28 forest fire fighters turned up from Tatlısu to Girne. The course was due to take 5 hours but due to an elevated fire risk we had to condense our training into two and a half hours – just proves that we can adapt to any situation.

The course started with an introduction to first aid and covered some of the topics the firemen may come across. Then came the fun part! The CESV members had split into 3 groups each covering a different subject ready for the hands on section of the training. One group had a knife sticking out of one of our members ( the amazing make up skills of some of Stuart Mitchell and Alan Warboys made this so realistic that some of the men asked what had happened!) to train the men on how to treat an embedded object. The next group had a very realistic leg fracture to deal with – we kept those make up boys busy!

The final group were being taught how to put someone in the recovery position and how to administer CPR. Despite these being serious skills, which could help to save a life, much fun Lunch for all at Alevkayasiand laughter was had along the way!

Once the training was complete we all followed Cemil Karzaoğlü (Boss man) up into the mountains to a wonderful restaurant called Alevkayasi. Those of us from the Tatlısu/Esentepe area knew the road and restaurant well but it was a magical mystery tour for our other members!

We all relaxed over a lovely meal in tranquil surroundings discussing dates for the next 3 training sessions for the forest fire fighters in Yeni Erenköy, Lefkosa and Guzelyurt and once again new friendships were forged from what was initially a working partnership.

If you are interested in seeing what the CESV get up to then please visit our website at http://www.cesvtrnc.com or, if you would like more information on how to join our ranks (it’s not all work and no play) or to arrange a first aid course for your friends or workmates then please email cesv.adm@gmail.com. We are always happy to welcome new members.

Editors Note: The CESV Volunteers work very closely with Civil Defense (Sivil Savunma) and the TRNC Emergency Services and play a very important role by giving first aid training as well as receiving training. As a result of these activities many new friendships are made as well as bringing North Cyprus communities together. In the weeks ahead, we will look in our personal file and will share with you on these pages, our past experiences with the CESV Volunteers.

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GAU Creative Minds Contest

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

FUTURE INVENTORS RANKED IN GAU CREATIVE MINDS CONTEST

A “Creative Minds” contest held under the GAU slogan “An idea can change the world” has resulted in a compelling final to agree the best projects.

The Jury members comprised of GAU GAU logoFounding Rector and Chancellor of Board of Administrators Serhat Akpınar, GAU CEO and Vice-Chancellor of Board of Administrators Assist. Prof. Dr. ASIM Vehbi, GAU Head of Interior Architecture Department Assist. Prof. Dr. Senem Zeybekoğlu Sadri, GAU Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Sadık Ülker, Chair of Board of Administrators of Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry Ali Çıralı and Chair of Young Businessmen Foundation Arsen Angın.

There were 50 contestant applications, and together with the GAU Global Science department, 8 participants were chosen to finally determine the best projects from those submitted.

The winners of the contest were Süleyman Esener and Mustafa Serhat Akpinar (left) with the winners of the Creative Minds contestSami Peker from Bursa Police College with an invention of “anti-bacterial anti-moss and no odour shoe base by using clinoptilolite”.

The first runners-up were İrem Deniz Derman, Büşra Çandır and Ayça Reyyan Yalçın from the High school of Social Sciences with an invention of “Food Carnival” and finally the second runner-up was Helin Okur from Şırnak Cizre High school with an invention of a “Walking Stick for Visually Impaired Citizens”.

The plaques and awards were distributed by GAU Founding Rector and Chancellor of the Board of Administrators, Serhat Akpınar, GAU CEO and Vice-Chancellor of the Board of Administrators Assist. Prof. Dr .Asım Vehbi and GAU Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Sadık Ülker.

GAU further explained that the contest had captured the interest of many from all over Turkey and Cyprus and that the aim of the contest was to ease life and enhance productivity. Moreover GAU stated that projects such as this would be invaluable for the future support of Young Inventors and it is intended that Creative Minds contests will be organised annually.

creative minds poster

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NCCCT Bingo – June 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

NCCCT Bingo – June 2013

By Margaret Sheard

The June NCCCT bingo night at The Ravine in Alsancak was a very successful event with 33 players and an amount of 755TL raised for Bingo ballsthe charity, so a good result.

Now that summer has arrived we sat outside on the terrace on a warm evening with a little gentle breeze from the sea, it was very pleasant. At half time some of the players had a lovely supper of Fish,Chips & Peas and some of us had Scampi & Chips with Peas, delicious!

After our supper, the free raffle was drawn and there were some nice prizes to be won. Then we resumed the game finally coming to the jackpot of 1200TL which again was not won and will be carried forward to the next bingo night which will be on Monday 15th July, same time, same place.

This is a really nice evening’s entertainment with friendly people and a very relaxed atmosphere so remember to make a note in your diary for the next event. See you there.

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TRNC News Today 17th June 2013

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

TRNC News Today 17th June 2013

FATHERS’ DAY MESSAGE FROM TRNC PRESIDENT DERVIŞ EROĞLU

Pointing out that contribution of fathers has been great in the Turkish Cypriots’ turning into a people owning a State from a community which was going to be extinct, President Eroğlu said: “Our fathers’ role in protecting our national and religious identity, loyalty to Dervis Eroglu (2)their country, and their determination in the sustenance of their families in security has been great in becoming a State.

Expressing that as the Turkish side they will evaluate the last chance to reach a solution in the Cyprus issue based on the realities on the island in the best way Eroğlu said: “If our Greek neighbours sincerely desire the compromise of two communities in Cyprus, they should give up their delaying tactics as soon as possible and should come to the negotiation table with a solution orientated approach in accordance with a road map which shall be determined.

Derviş Eroğlu stressed that they want Cyprus to be an island of peace, tranquillity and friendship instead of conflict.

President Eroğlu issued a ‘Fathers Day’ message and noted that fathers are continuing to provide valuable services in every aspect of the TRNC.

HATEFUL WORDS FROM PAPHOS METROPOLITAN

Paphos Metropolitan Yeorgi’s said that if the dreadful minority and Hellenic resisters of the Junta did not undermine Makarios III , Greek Cypriot people would enjoy freedom.

Greek Cypriot daily Haravgi published theMakarios III speech of Yeorgios made during an activity which was organized for the 100th birthday of Makarios III.

According to the Greek Cypriot daily Haravgi, Yeorgios said that as a religious and political leader Makarios III. believed in the power of the Greek Cypriot people, their self confidence, history and the power of justice and thus they destroyed the British rule and added:

“Makarios III  performed very valuable services as a President after the independency.  If the dreadful minority and Hellenic resisters of Junta did not undermine Makarios, Greek Cypriot people would enjoy freedom today.” 

ECHR WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL APPLICATIONS MADE BY RELATIVES OF GREEK CYPRIOT MISSING PERSONS

It has been stated that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has taken a decision not to accept personal applications made by the relatives of Greek Cypriot missing persons.

ECHR noIn the statement made by the Association of Relatives of Greek Cypriot Missing Persons, it has been stated that the decision of ECHR blocks the way for applying to ECHR and also prevents the attempts for strengthening the respect for human rights in the international area.

According to the Greek Cypriot press, it has been stated in the decision that the relatives of Greek Cypriot missing persons should apply to the “department of missing persons” established in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus regarding the fate of the Greek Cypriot missing persons.

Source: TRNC Public Information Office

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Girne American University and TURKSOY – Opera Evening, North Cyprus

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

A Night at the Opera
with GAU and TŰRKSOY

By Margaret Sheard

We were invited to attend the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of the International Organisation of Turkish Culture, GAU logoand the 16th Turksoy logoTŰRKSOY Opera Evening which was held at the Spectrum Congress Hall of Girne American University on Thursday 13th June. This was the second time the Opera Evening has been held in the TRNC and it is hoped that it will become an annual event for the future. This is good news as I do like classical music and opera and there are not many opportunities to see this type of performance in North Cyprus.

The artists performing were a pianist from Turkey and the rest of Turkish Cultueral Nightthe performers were tenors, baritones, sopranos and mezzo sopranos who were from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, The Russian Federation and the TRNC, the pianists who accompanied the artists were from Turkey and Kazakhstan.

This year was a special one as, upon a decision of the Permanent Council of Ministers of Culture of Turkish Speaking Countries, the International Organisation of Turkish Culture (TURKSOY) declared GAU Rector Prof. Dr. Yildirim Önerthe year 2013 to be the Year of Mukan Tölebayev to commemorate the 100th anniversary of this great composer of the Turkish World.

The event started with a welcome and introduction by Simgi Ozekler, followed by an address to the audience by Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Öner, Rector of GAU and Dűsen Kaseinov, the General Secretary of TURKSOY.TURKSOY General Secretary, Dűsen Kaseinov

On arrival we had been greeted by Serhat Akpinar, the Chancellor of GAU, who was pleased to see us there and he told us we were going to be treated to a wonderful evening of music. We were not disappointed, all of the artists were excellent, some of the arias were ones I was familiar with and some I had not heard before but this did not spoil the enjoyment of listening to the beautiful voices of the performers. The finale was excellent with all of the artists coming onto the stage and performing O Sole Mio, which I would think everyone was familiar with and it was a wonderful ending to what had been a brilliant concert and well The Finaledeserved the standing ovation it received.

There then followed a presentation by Dűsen Kaseinov to Serhat Akpinar and each of the performers were presented with a plaque and a bouquet to mark the occasion.

We left the theatre and went to the lobby area where there were tables set out with a lovely selection of canapés and cocktails were being served to the guests who were all mingling together and no doubt discussing the wonderful concert they had just seen. We saw a lot of familiar faces from the University as well as guests who had been invited so it was nice to say hello and have a few words with them.

Gradually the crowd in the lobby diminished as people made their way home after what was a very enjoyable Night at the Opera.

Enjoy some highlights from the concert by looking at the following video which has been prepared by Chris Elliott.

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