Esentepe Fun Run and Ramble 2018 additional event

Each year EFRAR aims to make the Fun Run a little different and more exciting and 2018 is no exception. We have seen an increasing number of ladies taking part so, at this year’s event on Sunday 15th April, the EFRAR 2018 committee is delighted to announce it is introducing a 5km Ladies’ only race which 

is designed for the more serious runners so now is the time for the ladies to get in training and ensure that they not only get a medal but have a chance to win a trophy.

We will still be holding the usual 5km event for anyone who wants to walk or jog along with their friends and family as well as the 2km and 8km events.

Everyone can register on the day for 25TL or get a sponsor form so that we can raise even more money for cancer patients.  

One of the sponsor is Telsim. Registration will start at 8.30am. This event comes alive with entertainment and festivities, including live music, dance shows, and stalls serving local food and drinks and all proceeds will go to Kanser Hastalarina Yardim Dernegi.

You are all invited.
For more information - call 05488655835

NORTH CYPRUS UPCOMING EVENTS

Power Cut on Monday Due to Maintenance Work on 26th March 2018

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 There will be a power cut on Monday between 09:00 and 15:00 hours due to maintenance-repair work at Alsancak Substation. 

Areas affected will be from the western side of Karaoğlanoğlu, Edremit and Karmi villages to the eastern side of Karsiyaka. 

The power will last for six hours the Turkish Cypriot Electricity Authority has advised.

-Lgc

Finally a Turkish Cypriots gets justice for attack in South Cyprus

The South Nicosia District Court sentenced a 20-year-old man this week to four months in prison suspended for three-years and ordered to pay a €1,000 fine after admitted that he had taken part in the 2015 student attack against vehicles belonging to Turkish Cypriots.

Eleven more defendants who pleaded not guilty will be referred to trial.

According to the Greek Cypriot daily ‘Politis’, the 20-year-old was found guilty of causing actual bodily harm, property damage, unrest and cultivating a spirit of intolerance.

The court said that such actions cannot be justified on the pretext of patriotism, or the struggle against the Turkish occupation. On the contrary, it said, they undermine the constitutional structure of the state.

Patriotism, the court said, is exhibited by a productive contribution to social structures and not through acts of violence and intolerance. The court said that it took into consideration that the defendant was a minor at the time, his clean criminal record, that he has expressed remorse and that he agreed to testify as a prosecution witness.

On November 16, 2015, during a student protest against the anniversary of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence in the north (UDI), students attacked three cars with Turkish Cypriot plates on three different occasions, which led to the injury of two Turkish Cypriots. The three cars were also damaged.

In the Turkish Cypriot press, ‘Kibris’ newspaper comments that the court verdict to punish the Greek Cypriot students is a very important development. The paper adds that the fact that the one of the Greek Cypriot attackers was given a jailed sentence is very important for the Turkish Cypriots and is also something being expected. “The fact that justice starts giving punishments for the attacks taking place in South Cyprus would not only be a deterrent against similar incidents but also is important for the development of trust between the two communities. We wish that all the attackers against the Turkish Cypriots would stand trial and would be punished appropriately”, the paper adds.

Additionally, columnist Resat Akar, in a commentary in Turkish Cypriot daily ‘Diyalog’ describes the decision of the Court as a very important development, he adds however, that it is remarkable that the sentence handed down to the student was suspended. Akar wonders what the meaning of the punishment is if it is not be implemented. “If the punishment given was to be implemented, we would take on board that the Greek Cypriots changed mentality. If we want a viable solution [to the Cyprus problem], there is no other remedy than preventing racist behaviour and implementing effective decisions. Changing the educational system which is based on hostility to the Turkish Cypriots would be the first step”, he concluded.

Cyprus Mail, Kibris, Diyalog

TIME TO CHANGE TOMORROW 25TH MARCH 2018 IN NORTH CYPRUS

Dear All in Northern Cyprus, Clocks are going forward 1 (One) Hour at 3.00am by tomorrow  Sunday 25th March 2018.  Please check your timezone settings to correspond to your current time zone.
The last this happened, I almost missed a crucial appointment (Hahahahah...),  So please Cyprus students don't miss the school bus due to time change. Lolzzz

THE SHADOW REDUCES THE NEVRUZ - YESTERDAY

During the Nevruz celebrations held yesterday in the picnic area belonging to Iskele Municipality, blood pressure rose and six people were taken into custody ... 

Each year traditionally organized by the Newruz Order Committee, some people were forced to intervene in police action against illegal terrorist organization PKK. 

Police intensified security measures taken in celebration of newruz, 2 people were detained on the grounds that 6 women were involved in illegal activities. 

The event, organized by the East and South East Cultural Association and the Cultural Association of Pir Sultan Abdal, was organized in the İskele Municipality Picnic area. 

The police did not allow the terrorist organization's slogan and the banner to open in this way in any way. During the Nevruz celebration, the police cut off the electric current for a period of time when the terrorist organization was playing music and slogans. There was a short-term tension on this. Then they stepped jetty Police Director Ahmet five. First of all, those who celebrate their festivities by addressing the crowd, said there is no need for tension. Those who participated in the event, such as they want to celebrate the holidays, Beşlerler said that they would not allow the terrorist organization to play music and slogans. 

6 PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED

After this was done, the area was re-energized and the music was accompanied by halay. Then a neurosis fever was burned. 

SLOGNES ATILDI

‘Priceless’ artefacts discovered in Bağlıköy

Emine Hilkat, of the Antiquities Department, said they had sent a team to investigate after being tipped off about the existence of the mill, which is at least 100 years old and could date back to Ottoman times. It has been unused since the early 1960s.

She said the artefacts were “priceless as they are part of our culture”, adding: “We will do anything and everything in accordance with the relevant laws to keep them safe and secure, bringing them to the public in the best way possible.”

The department wanted to raise public awareness that there were still historical treasures to be discovered, she commented.

Taner Kerimoğlu, of the Bağlıköy Eco-tourism Association, said: “It’s essential to bring our past and cultural value into the village. This will bring great publicity to our village and we will be happy to share such culture with people who visit.”