Turkish Cypriot Economy, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Serdar Denktaş is fuming nowadays on two issues.
Officially whatever is left from the 1960 Cyprus Republic, it is still “officially” a non-aligned country, even if there is no longer a functional Non-Aligned movement
Not one billboard was saved. Gigantic posters with “President Erdoğan is honoring our city” inscribed in bold letters decorated the entire city.
The new Greek prime minister’s visit to the Greek Cypriot part of the island was hoped to serve as some sort of a catalyst to bring Nikos Anastasiades back to the negotiating table.
What changes can Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras bring to Greece and Greek-Turkish relations? What might his contribution be to reviving the Cyprus talks abandoned by Greek Cypriots?
The absolute ruler of the country would express his wish and the rest would cater to his wishes.
Turkey must be celebrating, God knows with how many days of festivities. Alms should be distributed to the obedient subjects of the absolute ruler, the new tenant of the new imperial palace.
Lunacy appears to be contagious. Seeing the Syriza victory in nearby Greece, Turkey’s leftists and nationalists started talking about the possibility of attaining a similar success in the Turkish elections against the incumbent Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Despite threats that investing in Greek Cypriot oil and gas plans might result in Turkey blacklisting it in Turkish tenders, French oil giant Total bid and won tenders to explore for gas in blocs 10 and 11 of the Economic Exclusive Zone of Cyprus, disputed by Turkish Cypriots and Turkey.
