We have the constant bleating from GCs who have property in the north being occupied by TCs and expats. And yet, I would lay odds on that many of these people are property developers more than happy to sell to expats in the south, there are 100,000 people still waiting for title deeds. Many homes are mortgaged by developers over and over again.

I am writing in response to the article published in the Cyprus Mail last week regarding the sinking of the Dignity.

If true, the comments made by her captain show an arrogance and detachment from the facts which are beyond belief.

Am I alone in finding your article on headlights for motorcycles mildly amusing? Whilst the use of headlights is sensible, your photograph of a motorcyclist and pillion without helmets or leather protection, sums up all that is wrong with road safety in Cyprus.

A couple of years back, people like me said owners of bars and restaurants were beginning to get very greedy. Cyprus’ reputation for being so friendly towards holidaymakers flew out of the window in places like Ayia Napa a few years ago.

The triumphant trumpeting following the ECHR ruling on the Oram’s case is deafening!
There are many stages left before this ruling is cast in stone – not least the decision now awaited in October by the Appeals Court in the UK .

Turkey and Cyprus can only end the troubles between the two when Turkey acknowledges the wrong of taking Cypriot property after the Illegal invasion in 1974.

Compensation and/or the return of property is the only answer before anything else takes place.

The reactions last week to the Turkish musicians’ involvement with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra should come as no surprise. Apparently it’s okay for Turks of whatever hue to come to Cyprus, as long as they are working on building sites; and in the hotel industry, but surely not to be seen onstage in full view of the Cypriot public.