Cyprus And Tribunes

"He thinks that, once the day of negotiation comes (for Turkey) , Turkey will eventually have to recognize the "Status-quo" of Cyprus and he will materialize his dream. But whether or not he will invent new conditions at that time, is still unclear.

"Because, there are also assertions in Southern Cyprus that, the return of the human rights of Greek Cypriots should be demanded from Turkey under the ECHR rulings.

"The EU leaders in Brussels were trying to conclude their summit without any road accident and European deputies were trying to feel the pulses in the press center.

"The reporter of the Turkey report, Camiel Euurlings told us that he did not find the resistance of the Turkish side on Cyprus right. But he got very angry when I told him that Europe had pushed aside a change of settlement in Cyprus.

"While Papadopulous demands to be recognized as the sole representative of the whole island, he seems considering that the only solution in Cyprus was the obedience of his status by Turks. Can not European ever grasp this? Are they not really aware that, by hiding behind the European Union, Papadopulous tries to conclude his uncompromising stance with a victory for himself and Greek Cypriots?

"To rumors that everyone in European meetings are complaining about Papadopulous, I am rather cautious.

"It is also impossible for me to believe in the promises given to Cyprus for years.

"When the EU candidacy of Greek Cypriots was in question, many prestigious diplomats, like Britain’s David Hannay had said that "Their membership is out of the question." I still hear these words.

"When the membership of Cyprus materialized, the foreign ambassadors who said that "Do not worry: a small Cyprus can not drag Europe from its nose." These ambassadors are still on duty.

"…There are those who find the PLO remark made by TRNC’s Deputy PM Serdar Denktas exaggerated. But who would not understand the uprising against injustice? Cyprus has become a game played for tribunes, more than ever."