Cover millennia in Kyrenia
By Daniel Bardsley,
You could travel to every town on earth but I doubt you would find any
place more beautiful than Kyrenia in northern Cyprus. With an imposing
castle, a picturesque harbor lined with street cafes and a sweeping
mountainous backdrop, it will take your breath away.
While the Greek-controlled Republic of Cyprus -- which covers the
southern two-thirds of this Mediterranean island -- has become
over-developed in its quest for the tourist dollar, northern Cyprus
retains a quaint charm. For more.
Not many people know that much about northern Cyprus; it's politically
isolated, traveling there is only possible through Istanbul (or
through Larnaca, taking the bus to the Green Line and walking all the
way to a bus or a cab) and it's recognized by Turkey only.
The beaches and everything else in the northern part of the divided
island are untouched, although a boom of real estate developments have
been seen over the past 3 years.
It's really a pity how the people are left alone, even though they
wanted to be re-united with the rest of the island, through the Annan
plan in 2004, but that didn't happen.
Is Turkey to blame?
Published by The Lounts at 11:36 PM 13 comments
Labels: about Cyprus, Travelling
EU, Schengen, and some idiots in Cyprus
Turkish Foreign ministry makes it also clear: visa is still required.
That especially Turkey has to deal with suspicious immigration- and
custom officers is also related to the following.
Last week, a former high ranked official (2000-2006) of the Dutch
Immigration Office published a book. Turkish people were allowed under
a special law to get their spouses, husbands etc. over. After three
years this person got a permanent residency and work permit. But what
happened, after three years the couples divorced and announced that
they planned to marry again with an other. So one person was able to
get 8 people a residency etc. Clearly misusing the system.
Now last week, the State Secretary of Justice, announced a general
pardon for 30.000 asylum seekers and illegal 'stranded' people. Only
those with a criminal past or those who repeatedly lied about their
identity will be sent back. There were so many cases pending which was
a burden for all the courts in the Netherlands.
That Turkish doctors and dentists can not practice their profession in
the Netherlands is normal; there is a well regulated health system,
and contact between patient and caretaker must be in Dutch. If they
learn Dutch, they still have to go through all kinds of tests.
For journalists the restrictions are tough, too. Just 10 days ago a
Turkish friend, who happens to be a journalist and writer as well,
asked me to help her/him with a Schengen visa. Since he/she travels at
least once a month on invitation to different EU countries, she/he
became so tired to get all the time a new visa. But I could not help.
Next to that, a Schengen visa is not always, but in general, valid for
all the EU member states.
Let me give you an example: Cyprus, the Southern part didn't sign the
Schengen Acquis until last year. I was in the northern part with my
wife, and wanted to go to the southern part. What happened on the
Green Zone, is the most disturbing cross border experience for me, and
I crossed a lot of borders. First, I have a Dutch/European passport.
But since it was issued in Istanbul they started questioning me where
I lived etc. I said: 'in Amsterdam and Istanbul, and none of your
business' - my blood was already boiling. Anyway, they could not deny
me access. Then, my wife showed her passport with her Schengen visa.
They didn't allow her in. I started to make a scene and 'their boss'
came over. He saw the fire in my eyes! Okay, he went into his office
and started talking for 15 minutes. Came back, took me apart and said:
'I am sorry, you are right'. I told him to f.ck off, and we walked
over the border, drank a cola and walked back and made pictures of the
guys (not allowed..) but I was very quickly back...in northern Cyprus:
safe.
Published by Internation Musing at 3:51 PM 5 comments
Labels: about Cyprus, About Turkey, The EU
A Saudi way to say 'I am sorry'...you married the wrong guy...
According to the Saudi Arabian newspaper, Al Shams, of last Saturday a
man divorced from his wife since she was watching TV programs which
are presented by men only. That was for him 'inappropriate behavior' -
especially when she was with the television 'alone'.
I don't know if there are female TV talents, looks like a bit
difficult since they have to cover themselves completely. Since men
don't need to go to a court to get divorced in Saudi Arabia, it's
simple: you dump her near the trash...
Women are also (still) not allowed to drive there, so they have to
hire a male(!) driver, which costs them half of their salary.
The picture above shows two Saudi journalists during a press
conference of UN Commission on Human Rights in Riyadh. What a
country...
Published by Internation Musing at 6:39 AM 1 comments
Labels: About Saudi Arabia, Religion
Day opening - October 1
Whirling Dervishes of Konya.
Published by Internation Musing at 6:15 AM 0 comments
Labels: About Turkey, Day opening
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