Mashallah!

http://www.toplumpostasi.net/index.php/cat/9/col/85/art/1409/PageName/News_in_ENGLISH

Article by Alkan Chaglar.... A Cypriot me da ola!


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Thkio kelles s' enan fesin en horun.
Two heads can't fit in one fez.

That was a good read. interesting article. Mashallah sou The Cypriot!!


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Turkish Troops Out of Cyprus

Thanks, Pitsilia.... Here's a draft letter to the president for comment...


We should like to thank and congratulate you for the unilateral steps taken by the government of Cyprus to remove the barriers dividing Nicosia at Ledra Street. We hope that the regime in the north of the island is in a position to reciprocate this goodwill gesture of reconciliation.

As another bold step of great significance in the cause of national unity but at absolutely no risk to the Cypriot people's safety, may we also suggest that consideration now be given to the removal of all flags of Greece from crossing points, public buildings and schools in the free areas. As you're aware this flag has become synonymous with the anti-Makarios Greek-led coup of 1974 when individuals the likes of Nicos Samson saw fit to remove the island's democratically elected president. We hope this further gesture of reconciliation may encourage Cypriots in the north to reciprocate by removing their own symbols of foreign intervention and control, in particular, the deeply offensive blot on the Cypriot landscape at Pentadaktilos.

While appreciating the deep emotional attachment to the flag of Greece, we are concerned that its continued use can be misconstrued as representing a one-sided, one-community approach by a government which claims, with all legal and moral justification, to be the only legitimate authority over the entire territory of Cyprus.

The flag's universal presence belittles the Republic of Cyprus and lends credence to those who seek to entrench division by referring to the free territory as ‘Greek Cyprus’ and the legitimate government as the ‘Greek administration’. This terminology has unfortunately been picked up by respectable international media and is very damaging.

There can only be one Cyprus for all its people, whether they have affinity to Hellenism or any other cultural tradition forming part of the rich blend of heritages that ultimately make us all Cypriot.

The Cypriot Academy proposes that only the white, gold and green flag of Cyprus, designed by a Cypriot of Muslim extraction as a beautiful symbol of hope, peace and liberty, be flown.


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Thkio kelles s' enan fesin en horun.
Two heads can't fit in one fez.

Thanks, Pitsilia.... Here's a draft letter to the president for comment...


We should like to thank and congratulate you for the unilateral steps taken by the government of Cyprus to remove the barriers dividing Nicosia at Ledra Street. We hope that the regime in the north of the island is in a position to reciprocate this goodwill gesture of reconciliation.

As another bold step of great significance in the cause of national unity but at absolutely no risk to the Cypriot people's safety, may we also suggest that consideration now be given to the removal of all flags of Greece from crossing points, public buildings and schools in the free areas. As you're aware this flag has become synonymous with the anti-Makarios Greek-led coup of 1974 when individuals the likes of Nicos Samson saw fit to remove the island's democratically elected president. We hope this further gesture of reconciliation may encourage Cypriots in the north to reciprocate by removing their own symbols of foreign intervention and control, in particular, the deeply offensive blot on the Cypriot landscape at Pentadaktilos.

While appreciating the deep emotional attachment to the flag of Greece, we are concerned that its continued use can be misconstrued as representing a one-sided, one-community approach by a government which claims, with all legal and moral justification, to be the only legitimate authority over the entire territory of Cyprus.

The flag's universal presence belittles the Republic of Cyprus and lends credence to those who seek to entrench division by referring to the free territory as ‘Greek Cyprus’ and the legitimate government as the ‘Greek administration’. This terminology has unfortunately been picked up by respectable international media and is very damaging.

There can only be one Cyprus for all its people, whether they have affinity to Hellenism or any other cultural tradition forming part of the rich blend of heritages that ultimately make us all Cypriot.

The Cypriot Academy proposes that only the white, gold and green flag of Cyprus, designed by a Cypriot of Muslim extraction as a beautiful symbol of hope, peace and liberty, be flown.


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Thkio kelles s' enan fesin en horun.
Two heads can't fit in one fez.

Well done The Cypriot! Mashala sou re Koumbare and welcome to the forum

Thats are very well put letter and my congratulations to you on your efforts and visions.

It has been good to see this week the 5 metre concrete wall in Lidras Nicosia being domlished down. This is certainly a positive move forward for Cyprus!

I like the ending line in your letter, it really justifies the value and suitability of the current Cyprus flag

"The Cypriot Academy proposes that only the white, gold and green flag of Cyprus, designed by a Cypriot of Muslim extraction as a beautiful symbol of hope, peace and liberty, be flown."


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Well done The Cypriot! Mashala sou re Koumbare and welcome to the forum

Thats are very well put letter and my congratulations to you on your efforts and visions.

It has been good to see this week the 5 metre concrete wall in Lidras Nicosia being domlished down. This is certainly a positive move forward for Cyprus!

I like the ending line in your letter, it really justifies the value and suitability of the current Cyprus flag`

"The Cypriot Academy proposes that only the white, gold and green flag of Cyprus, designed by a Cypriot of Muslim extraction as a beautiful symbol of hope, peace and liberty, be flown."


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www.justiceforcyprus.com

Revised letter as submitted to the President's office. Sorry Rousias. In the end, we left out the last sentence about the merits of the flag of Cyprus, deciding that was another argument to be had on another day. I'll let you know if we get a response:



Your Excellency, We wish to congratulate the government of the Republic of Cyprus for the positive step taken to remove the barrier in Nicosia at Ledra Street. We hope there can be further goodwill gestures on both sides of the present divide, paving the way to our homeland’s eventual reunification.

As another bold step in the cause of national healing, but at no expense to the security of any Cypriot, may we also suggest a dignified gradual withdrawal of the flag of Greece from crossing points, public buildings, places of education and perhaps even worship in the government controlled areas of Cyprus.

Whilst appreciating the strong attachment to the flag of Greece among some compatriots, use of this flag in Cyprus has unfortunate associations with the EOKA B extremists who in 1974 sought to oust President Makarios, murder his supporters and forcibly annex our island to the military dictatorship that was then Greece.

Sadly, in the eyes of many, the national flag of Greece has come to represent the intolerant face of Hellenism in the Republic of Cyprus, a state which, with all legitimacy, prides itself as an independent and modern European nation, able to embrace and represent Cypriots of all backgrounds.

De-emphasising the flag of Greece in Cyprus will send the right message, not only to those who belittle our state by referring to its unoccupied territory as ‘Greek Cyprus’, but, importantly, to our compatriots in the north. And, who knows, they may in return be encouraged to remove their own symbols of division, including the offensive blot on our island’s landscape at Pentadaktylos.

Cypriot Academy


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Thkio kelles s' enan fesin en horun.
Two heads can't fit in one fez.

Well Done again Cypriot and the Cyprus Academy!


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www.justiceforcyprus.com