April 2017 – cyprusscene

North Cyprus and more news of TKOD and Road Safety

By Chris Elliott……..

Following on from our article, Northern Cyprus and the drive for Road Safety we have had a look at the very informative TKOD website the “Road Traffic Accidents Prevention Association” which although in Turkish language it can be translated with reasonable accuracy on most platforms using a Google App.

On the TKOD website can be found up to date information about the work of the Road Trafik Park plus press releases detailing many aspects concerning Road Safety that concern all who live in the TRNC.

We have also looked at the Ministry of Transport and TRNC Police websites which can give some very interesting information if readers are prepared to go to them and try the Google translate option.

Northern Cyprus has its critics and we view these as being some Turkish Cypriots living in the Diaspora who would like to see changes but feel they are unable to bring influence to bear or expatriates who have the language barrier to overcome.

Living here in Northern Cyprus, we have found the information is available if you try to find it and also that increasingly, different communities are wanting and offering to help each other which bodes well for the continued development of the TRNC including that of the desire for improved Road Safety.

In conclusion many of the critics of the development of the TRNC are like bad drivers in that they are thinking within a box and not aware of the greater picture around them and the outcome is misjudgement and in the case of bad drivers, accidents occur.

Education in the two previous examples will in the long term, help a better understanding and if all communities support and help the police to enforce the laws then many of the standards of Road Safety will improve.

Please see below some of the Road safety activities to be undertaken by TKOD during the month of May.

Kyrenia Animal Rescue and Three for the 3 Ts

By Kim Betts…….

It has been a busy few months for KAR Pet Travel and April saw the beginning of yet more new paperwork, issued by HMRC, for TRNC pets arriving into Heathrow. Some of the pets that travelled from TRNC during the first 2 weeks of April did not qualify for tax relief, but this week our very first Tax Free (under the new rules) pets arrived !!

Teddy, Toby and Tommy’s (affectionately nicknamed by us as the 3Ts) owner, Patricia, had returned to the UK earlier and the dogs were waiting out their 3 month time period before they could travel.

Their travel date was set for April 18^th with them arriving on April 19^th. Teddy had a custom built travel crate made, as he was too large for the pre-made plastic ones. On the day we made sure that they each had familiar smelling bedding in their boxes, which had been left with us by Patricia. It was lovely to watch them sniffing and scrunching the bedding, before settling down with their noses buried in it.

Although they had a long journey the 3 Ts arrived safely at Heathrow on the morning of the 19th and in good spirits plus they also avoided the new UK duty – so they could be re nicknamed as the Duty Three !!!! They were delivered, by Martin from Animal Couriers, on the same day to the door of a very excited Patricia. They have settled very well and we have recently had updates which we would like to share along with part of the correspondence between KAR Pet Travel and their owner and family.

“I am attaching a few pictures taken just after they were in their boxes – sorry about the quality but they didn’t all want to pose !!! I will try and get you a flight update later. Kind regards Kim”

“Thank you so much for the update Kim, we have been thinking of nothing else. Mum says she is really grateful for all your help and she cannot wait to see them. And thanks for the photos. XX”

From Animal Couriers – “Just to let you know Kim that the dogs have been safely delivered to Patricia”

“Hi Kim, The 3Ts arrived safe and sound, been introduced to my 2 and settled well. Off to the common today and all those weird new smells and deer! Mum (and I) would like to say an enormous thank you to you for organising it and keeping us up- dated. We appreciate all the care and effort you put into it. They are already a great distraction and comfort to Mum. fond regards”

“Here are 2 piccies of the boys and my 2 getting to know one another. All went smoothly on the initial introduction yesterday and the walk this morning.”

It looks as if there is going to be many Happy Days ahead for the Duty Threes

TRNC Minister Fikri Ataoğlu: The priority is the protection of movable cultural assets

The Centre for the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, which is under the Ministry of Tourism and Environment’s Ministry of Antiquities and Heritage Office, has started conservation activities for movable artefacts in restoration and conservation laboratories equipped with modern technology.

Tourism and Environment Minister Fikri Ataoglu stated that it is very meaningful for the Centre for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage to take place in an historic area and a historical building like Lefkoşa Wall Street.

Minister Ataoğlu stated that it is important to have this service as, although the Centre was established many years ago, there was previously a lack of experts who had been trained in this field.

Closely following the work in the laboratory, Ataoğlu also stated that the conservation work of the team is both impressive and proud.

Ataoglu said that they will continue to provide the necessary support for bringing the centre to a more comprehensive restoration and conservation operation.

Fuat Azimli, Director of the Department of Antiquities and Heritage, stated that many efforts have been made to put the centre into service for many years and finally he started to work with the right staff and has been successful in a very short time .. Azimli gave detailed information about the work.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Müge Şevketoğlu, who works as a consultant for the organization and the work of the Centre for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, gave information about the in-service training programs to be carried out jointly with the International University of Cyprus, Archaeology Cultural Heritage and Conservation Centre.

North Cyprus: Turkish Cypriot Peace Force Veterans visit Minister Fikri Ataoglu

The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Fikri Ataoglu, has welcomed Adül Çumen, the Chairman of the Turkish Cypriot Peace Force Veteran (GAZİ) Association and the members of the Board of Directors.

The President of the Veteran Association Adiler Kümen gave information about the activities of the Association at the meeting, indicating that the Cyprus issue is on the agenda, and they have full faith and support for the government on this issue.

Describing how they came to the island in the Peace Operation and they feel this place is like “their homeland”, Çümen stated that a democratic government is in charge and knows what the Turkish Cypriot people want and in this context, they have full faith in the administrators.

Minister Ataoglu expressed his happiness at coming together with the Turkish Cypriot Peace Veteran (Gazi) Association and pointed out that they had a good dialogue with the Association.

Ataoğlu wishing success to the Management of the Association said that it is nice for people to organize and fight in associations and said, “You are doing this job well by supporting the national cause”.

Ataoglu said that they worked together with the Turkish Cypriot Peace Movement Veteran (Gazi) Association and that they were happy together and that their door was always open to them.

North Cyprus Cricket is underway again

Under glorious blue skies, what could be better than the sound of leather on willow at the picturesque grounds close to Bellapais!

The TRNC Spring 2017, Creditwest Cricket League has started officially. Two new teams, Ozanköy Cricket club and Lefkosa Legends, including the biggest rivals (5 times TRNC Creditwest Cricket Champions) the Gentleman of Girne, and Creditwest 2016 Spring League Champions, Eastern Mediterranean University, plus the passionate Near East University and some very talented Cricket engineers from the Middle East Technical University. Every team will play other teams and in total each team will play five matches.

There will be a Final between the top two teams. The winner of the Spring 2017 Creditwest League and the winner of the Autumn 2017 Creditwest Cricket League will play for the Creditwest TRNC Cricket champion trophy, and the winner will then qualify for Creditwest 2017 Cyprus Champions trophy.

The first match of Creditwest Spring 2017 Cricket League was played between Near East University vs Ozanköy Cricket Club and Ozanköy captain; Imran Bajwa won the toss and elected to bat. The new Ozanköy team, made a very grumpy start with 4 wickets for 65 in six overs. But it didn’t take long before Ozanköy was in big trouble, when NEU bowler Adeel struck 3 wickets for 18 runs, the only partnership from Ozanköy was Imran and Rashid and, with the help of both, Ozanköy was able to set 153 runs target in 20 overs.

In reply to 153 runs, NEU opener batsmen Adeel and Muneeb made a very solid start and played a remarkable innings with 65 runs not out, with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes, and Adeel made 48 runs, with the help of 2 sixes and 2 fours, which sealed for the NEU a confirmed victory in the Creditwest Cricket league.

The next match was between Eastern Mediterranean University from Magusa and the Middle East Technical University from Guzelyurt, METU captain Muzammil won the toss and elected to field. EMU Captain Sohail Kilji and Majid Khan took a start, with a remarkable innings of 65 of Captain Sohail Khilji and contribution of Saad, EMU succeeded in setting a defendable target of 163 runs in 20 overs.

In reply to 163 runs, METU didn’t look confident at all, when METU lost 3 wickets for 35 runs. After that, the middle order Nabil and Mazz stood solid like a mountain against the EMU bowling attack, and the METU fought back and took the game away from EMU, when there were only 35 runs left in six overs for the METU to win their first match. But once again METU proved their batting as well as their strong bowling side and Khalid took 3 wickets in one over. Nahal was METU’s best bowler, and he took the most important wickets and helped METU to win their first Match against EMU in the Creditwest Spring 2017 Cricket League.

Sunday 9^th of April 2017, 2^nd week of the CreditWest Spring 2017 Cricket league, 1^st match between Ozanköy Cricket Team vs Eastern Mediterranean University, Captain Sohail Khilji won the toss and decided to field first, Ozanköy went in to bat first. Fahad and Bilal, Ozanköy’s openers took a very confident start against EMU and attacked aggressively and they were successful to hit every bowler, at the end of 10 overs Ozanköy were 80 run with a loss of 4 wickets and after that couldn’t save the rest of their wickets, and Ozanköy only succeeded in making 136 runs in twenty overs.

In reply to 136 runs EMU made a very good start when they lost their only wicket in six overs, 36 runs. It was the only partnership from Majid Khan and Captain Sohail Khilji, after that none of EMU batsmen could stay in front of Ozanköy’s brilliant bowling performance and EMU lost their 2^nd match in CreditWest Spring 2017 League.

The second match was played between Lefkosa Legends and Middle East Technical University, this time Muzammil won the toss and elected to field first. Legends looked to be in big trouble when they lost their opening batsman Salman for 2 and Saifullah for a duck, 6 overs and 33 runs with a loss of 3 wickets. Muhammad Idres 46 runs, and Abid 48 runs, made a very useful partnership for Legends and they were able to give 161 runs in 20 overs.

In reply to 161 runs, Middle East Technical University didn’t make a very good start by losing their first wicket on 9 runs. The only partnership was between Muzzzamil captain of METU 29 runs and one down Nabil 20 runs. But after that none of the METU guys could have stood against Lefkosa Legends and METU made only 140 runs in 20 overs. Lefkosa Legends captain Muhammad Haseeb was delighted to win their 2nd Match in the Creditwest 2017 spring cricket league.

The TRNC Cricket Association offer an opportunity, to support TRNC Cricket Association, by participating as umpires at adult games and full training will be provided Those local readers who are interested, should contact the Umpire Manager Phil Lucock on: 0533 863 8499

Next Sunday 30th of April, 09:00am, Lefkosa Legends vs Ozanköy Cricket Club and 13:00pm Gentlemen of Girne vs Middle East Technical University

For more information go to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Cricket Club Facebook page click here or Contact Chairman of TRNC Cricket Association Danish Afridi Telephone: 0548 890 4835 or email danisheen2001@yahoo.com

A Cup Of Conversation 29/04/17 with the Orphean Singers

By Can Gazi…….

My guests this week on a Cup Of Conversation are two members of the Paphos based Orphean Singers.

Chairman Judith Perrett and Secretary Carol Heads from the Choir talk about their forthcoming concert at Bellapais Abbey – finally fulfilling a dream for most of the members of the group.

This fascinating interview will be aired on BRT2 TV this Saturday the 29th of April at 12 noon.

Do follow us online at “A Cup of Conversation” your favourite TV show by clicking here and selecting BRT2 in the live broadcast window.

Happy viewing and do have a great weekend

For Radio lovers :

Do tune into Bayrak International Live where you can join me on a number of great radio shows that bring you great music and thoughts and comments of the day,

We are transmitting these shows on 6.150 MH/z. Short-wave, 87.8 and 105 FM Stereo. You can also tune in to live streaming of these shows on your PC by clicking here and selecting FM 105 . These great shows full of entertainment, are as follows :

Northern Exposure: A tourism show that gives information about the history, geography and culture of North Cyprus. Mainly features local events that are of interest to the public.

Take 5: A request show dedicated to playing all types of music; requests mainly taken from Facebook.

The Breakfast Show: A weekend morning show with interesting world news, Facebook quotes and an affirmation slot read by a regular listener, Alice Smith.

Monday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi

Tuesday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi

Wednesday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi

Thursday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi

Friday : 14.00 to 16.00 Take 5 with Can Gazi

Friday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi

Saturday : 07.00 to 10.00 The Breakfast Show with Can Gazi

Sunday : 07.00 to 10.00 The Breakfast Show with Can Gazi

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For those local readers who have interesting hobbies or interests who think it could make an interesting subject for a TV show, do please send me a message.

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