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“No planning, no capacity and no vision”
Professor Mustafa Besim evaluated the government’s economic policies. Besim said “Unfortunately the government’s capacity on planning is very poor,” Besim said. He added, “We have a governance problem.”
- “I hope the referendum would be debated more until the elections” – Narin Ferdi Şefik, President of the Supreme Court spoke to Yenidüzen.
The days without water coming to an end
Even though the on-going repair works on the water supply pipeline had been delayed due to a storm, the last pipe was assembled yesterday (Saturday). The end-date for the repair work has been revised and the new date is announced as September 29. Speaking to Kıbrıs, Turkish Cypriot Agriculture Minister Dursun Oğuz said the repair work will continue without interruption for 24 hours and then water will be pumped into the system.
- “I will be everyone’s president in the north” – National Unity Party (UBP) leader Ersin Tatar said in his campaign statement broadcast on Bayrak that he will embrace everyone when elected.
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“The Greek Cypriot side will not be willing”
Majority of the people do not believe there will be a federal solution. The majority of people do not believe that the negotiations to reach a federal solution will resume following the October 11 elections in the north. Speaking to Diyalog, the people said: “even if there is a new attempt, the talks will not yield an outcome.” People also said the Greek Cypriot side is not willing to share power with the Turkish Cypriots. In another view, people have said if Turkey and Greece were to strike an agreement, it might also be possible to solve the Cyprus Problem.
- Used dynamite – The remains of three Turkish Cypriots found in the Monk Seal sea-cave.
A police raid on EL-SEN
The police special forces raided the Teknecik Power Plant in a showdown against KIBTEK (Turkish Cypriot Electricity Authority) personnel who might cut off the power supply. According to the information given by EL-SEN (KIBTEK Workers’ Union) President Kubilay Özkıraç, the trade union is under a lot of pressure to re-connect power to the Kaya Palazzo Hotel. It is reported Ankara is involved in the issue.
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Turkey reiterates its determination in the East Med.
Yenidüzen, Kıbrıs, Havadis, Diyalog, Avrupa
Energy, Regional/International Relations
OVERVIEW
“Turkey continues to protect its maritime rights and interests with a strong will and unshakeable faith,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday.
Speaking during the ceremony held on the anniversary of the Battle of Preveza, which took place in 1538 between the Ottoman navy under the command of Admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa (Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa) and a Christian alliance, Erdoğan added that Ankara is acting with the awareness of the vitality of protecting the Blue Homeland.
“History proves that peace and justice will prevail in waters ruled by our sailors. We are proud that our naval forces, who have a history of glorious victories, such as the Preveza, are strengthening this great heritage going forward,” Erdoğan said.
“Turkey will continue to strengthen its Naval Forces to protect the Blue Homeland, ensure safety, and deter those who have designs on the country’s rights,” the Turkish president stressed.
He added recent events in the Mediterranean had shown the importance of presiding over a strong navy, adding that Turkey had equipped its fleet with domestically developed technologies.
“We are one of 10 countries in the world who can design, build and maintain their warships,” Erdoğan concluded.
Echoing a similar message, Turkish Minister of National Defence, Hulusi Akar also drew attention to the vitality of having a robust naval force to protect Turkey’s rights in the region.
“The latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean prove it is important to have modern naval force,” Akar stressed and added that Turkey will continue protecting its rights in the Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea with determination.
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Erdoğan
>> Turkey continues to protect its maritime rights & interests with a strong will & unshakeable faith.
>> Ankara is acting with the awareness of the vitality of protecting the Blue Homeland.
>> Turkey will continue to strengthen its Naval Forces to protect the Blue Homeland, ensure safety &deter those who have designs on the country’s rights.
>> Recent events in the East Med have shown the importance of presiding over a strong navy.
Akar (Turkey)
>> Vital to have a robust naval force to protect Turkey’s rights in the region.
>> The latest developments in the East Med prove it is important to have modern naval force.
>> Turkey will continue protecting its rights in the Aegean, East Med & the Black Sea with determination.
Altun: ‘EU sanctions on Turkey would make no sense at all’
Yenidüzen, Kıbrıs, Havadis, Diyalog, Avrupa
EU Matters, External Security, Regional/International Relations
OVERVIEW
“Europe’s security begins in Turkey, and Europe should appreciate this,” İbrahim Altun, communications director at the office of Turkish presidency said on Saturday.
Speaking during a programme on CNNTürk, Altun argued that the EU imposing sanctions on Turkey would be profoundly irrational and added that Ankara does not expect any sanctions to be imposed on Turkey.
Strong European-Turkey relations help European countries as much as they do Turkey. Turkey is a chance for Europe with its position, opportunities, and capabilities and so Europe should appreciate it,” Altun concluded.
The European Council might consider sanctions against Turkey over the developments in the Eastern Mediterranean during its meeting on October 1 and 2.
Serious water shortages in the north to end this week
Yenidüzen, Kıbrıs, Havadis, Diyalog, Avrupa
Economy
OVERVIEW
Turkish Cypriot Agriculture and Natural Resources Minister Dursun Oğuz announced on Saturday that the serious water shortages experienced in the north would be over before the end of the week following the completion of repairs on the pipeline supplying fresh water from Turkey to the north.
A section of the pipeline, some 500m off the coast of Mersin, Turkey had broken off earlier this year, leaving the north, which relies heavily on the water, to face serious shortages.
Nicosia and Famagusta have suffered the worst shortages as the water at the Geçitköy (Panagra) Dam where the water from Turkey is collected, ran out.
Many have been relying on private water suppliers to meet their water demands but this has caused other problems such as inflated prices due to shortage of supply.
The old system which used water pumped from wells in the Morphou area has been inadequate to meet demand due to changes in the infrastructure.
There is also the issue of the poor quality and saltiness of the water pumped from the wells.
Announcing the news on Saturday, Oğuz said that the final section of the pipeline had been installed following several days of delays caused by rough weather at sea.
He said that crews from the Turkish Water Works were working round the clock to complete the repairs.