chilwell

Is there anyone on here living in Turkey?

Thanks
Sue

Bob

Part of the EU ain't it these days? Might have more luck posting in the European part of the forum...and yeah, I know it borders a few ME countries, but don't think anyone in this section lives there.

Slingshot

definetely no turkeys here

Autonomy

not yet it ain't.....

Bob

so when do they get in officially? been part timers since the mid 80's and I thought they got accepted a year or so ago...

Just Browsing

Nope, untill they sort out the Cyprus issue they are in limbo, 6 to 8 years at the last estimate.

nottmbantam

Ditto- I also though they had been accepted into the 'fold' a year or so ago, but according to Wikipedia,they are still def NOT a member....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._member_states

Bob

hmmm...learn something new everyday....but still, worth punting the question in the european section of the site all the same as chances of better luck to be found there than here...

Inselaffen

its pretty unlikely they will join. Human rights and Cyprus are 2 of the big issues. also it would be a huge drain on EU resources.

and 90pct or more of the country, including the capital city, isn't even in Europe.

Patsy Stoned

I lived in the TRNC for 8 years and I don't think they will ever sort out the "Cyprus" problem!!

Just Browsing

Really, which part? Let me guess.....Lapta?

Patsy Stoned

No...Karaoglanoglu ..it is a small village between Girne and Lapta

Just Browsing

Yeah I know that, named after a Turkish General! Affectionately known by my niece as Kangaroo Poo!

Patsy Stoned

named after Col. Karaoglanoglu who was one of the first Turkish soldiers to fall during the peace mission of July 1974..........it means "son of a Blackman"

Just Browsing

Knew it was some army type! I love the term "peace mission"!! Down south they call it an invasion!!