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The driver had 296 mg/dL of alcohol in his blood
A test revealed that the 33-year-old driver Mustafa Ürcan who rammed into the Devrim-Seda Yılmaz couple’s car from behind on the Nicosia-Morphou main road pushing them to their death had 269 mg/dL of alcohol in his blood.
Turanlı owes ₺3 million to Social Security Department and ₺6 million to the Provident Fund!
Emrullah Turanlı, owner of the Taşyapı Group, which manages Ercan (Tymbou) Airport had denounced reports published by Kıbrıs Postası, claiming he doesn’t owe the state a single cent. It has now emerged he owes nearly ₺10 million to two departments.
- Turkey to carry out five new drillings in 2020 in areas which include blocks licensed by the TRNC.
Such sorrow should never be lived again
Devrim and Seda Yılmaz were laid to eternal rest. Many, who attended the funeral, called on the authorities to implement measures immediately. The Police Department held an official ceremony for their colleague who died with his wife on the Nicosia- Morphou road.
- The number of illegals reached the highest level in the TRNC’s history – The amended law regulating foreigners and Immigration, which envisages an amnesty on immigration, was passed by parliament on Monday.
Critical process
As rumours circulate about the possibility of the collapse of the coalition government due to the forthcoming presidential election and nominations for the race, Havadis spoke with the people in Lefke (Lefka) on the issue. Many believe the next three months will be critical for the government due to the election. Even though no one has officially announced his/her candidacy, the people in Lefke (Lefka) primarily support Mustafa Akıncı and Tufan Erhürman. Some support Ersin Tatar, Kudret Özersay, and Serdar Denktaş.
- Inflation rate in October: 0.42 per cent – The inflation rates for October announced. There is a 10.71 per cent increase in the inflation rate compared to December last year and 7.31 per cent compared to October last year.
Business has dried out
Only a handful of shopkeepers in Morphou can claim that business is good. Speaking to Diyalog, the head of the Morphou Association of Shopkeepers and Tradesmen Ulus Ese said that economic stagnation was at alarming levels. He called on officials to take action.
- He did not disclose the details – Anastasiades who claimed that the basic conditions of the ‘Terms of Reference’ had been set said he was hopeful for the November 25 meeting.
- Church yet again plays a lead role – Malaysian businessman wanted by Interpol had been granted Republic of Cyprus citizenship through favour to Archbishop Chrisostomos.
Either Akıncı or Erdoğan
The debate on the presidential election set to take place in April is intensifying. Mustafa Akıncı and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be coming face to face in this election. Akıncı has yet to announce whether he will run for a second term. Should he decide to run, a victory of any of his rivals will be perceived as a victory for Erdoğan. An opinion poll carried out by the “Gezici” polling company is expected to be announced on Wednesday.
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Berlin meeting should pave the way for a five-party meeting
Kıbrıs Postası, Havadis
Negotiations Process
OVERVIEW
The leader of the United Cyprus Party (BKP) İzzet İzcan expressed the hope that the tripartite meeting in Berlin on November 25 will pave the way for an unofficial five-party meeting.
“Permanent division will spell the end of the Turkish Cypriot community, İzcan said in a written statement issued on Monday.
He called on all pro-solution forces to take determined steps in support of a solution.
He said that it was vital to act based on UN resolutions and past convergences as well as reach an agreement on the terms of reference.
“Sabotaging the process by delaying the process will not benefit anyone,” he added.
İzcan pointed out that supporters of the status quo had launched a vigorous attack to prevent President Mustafa from engaging in negotiations with the Greek Cypriot side.
“They are trying to deal a blow to the people’s will by creating a debate on Akıncı’s legitimacy. This is an ugly game they’re playing. The real intention is to prevent a federal solution to the Cyprus Problem,” he added.
İzcan also said that the Justice and Development (AKP) government in Turkey was waging an attack on Akıncı and these attacks were encouraging circles, particularly the National Unity Party (UBP)-Peoples’ Party (HP) coalition, which was opposed to a solution.
Turkey plans to drill five new wells in 2020
Kıbrıs Postası
Energy
OVERVIEW
Drilling for five separate wells for oil and natural gas is planned for 2020 in areas which include the TRNC’s licensed blocks, Kıbrıs Postası reported on Tuesday.
Under the energy and mining section of the Turkish Presidency’s Annual Programme, which was published in Turkey’s official gazette on Monday, Turkey will carry out three-dimensional (3D) seismic research in an area covering 20,707 kilometres; and two-dimensional (2D) research in an area of three thousand kilometres.
Turkey is also expected to invest ₺13.8bn in its energy sector in 2020, according to the said report.
Police arrest human trafficker
Kıbrıs
Internal Security
OVERVIEW
Police arrested an individual on October 31 as he was about to smuggle five persons to the South through Balikesir (Palykythro).
Police had carried out an operation outside a shopping mall in north Nicosia where the individual had agreed to meet with the migrants.
Three of the migrants detained gave voluntary testimonies.
A fourth suspect, upon realizing the police, tore up the counterfeit passports in his possession and tried disposing of them.
The investigating police officer told the court on Monday, that the primary suspect identified only with his initials A.C. had committed a similar offence 20 days ago and had been released on bail.
The other suspects are newly registered university students, the police officer told the court.
The court ordered for the suspect A.C. to be remanded in police custody for no longer than a month pending trial.
The other five suspects were released on bail.