WPT Event Northern Cyprus

[GreekStein]

having spent some of my formative years on the border in cyprus (aged 4-7) all i can say is that it woulf be lovely to have an event there but only after both sides come to some agreement (which isnt that far off with turkey wanting into the EU)

lol come again?

[Ironside]

having spent some of my formative years on the border in cyprus (aged 4-7) all i can say is that it woulf be lovely to have an event there but only after both sides come to some agreement (which isnt that far off with turkey wanting into the EU)

lol come again?

turkey wants in the EU
they cant get in while thye still occupy cyprus
they will get something sorted in the next 5-10 years IMHO

but then again some people thought it would be sorted in the early 70s

[GreekStein]

Leaving work now, will put up a proper post on this later

[sledge13]

Interesting did'nt know that history in full...and Labour want Turkey in the EU!!! they need to sort this out first imo...

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You need some rope with that?

You want fries with that?

[bobAlike]

As a Greek Cypriot I completely agree and think its a disgrace that a WPT is being held there.

+1

[bobAlike]

having spent some of my formative years on the border in cyprus (aged 4-7) all i can say is that it woulf be lovely to have an event there but only after both sides come to some agreement (which isnt that far off with turkey wanting into the EU)

lol come again?

turkey wants in the EU
they cant get in while thye still occupy cyprus
they will get something sorted in the next 5-10 years IMHO

but then again some people thought it would be sorted in the early 70s

This might not help.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8004534.stm

[JaffaCake]

as someone whose only experience of cyprus is  a youthful week in ayia napa...a really interesting post which makes u think both whoever took this decision knew less about the island than i did before i read this post, and that as poker players we should all stand together for things that are more important than having a week playin games in the sun...gl harry

[GreekStein]

as someone whose only experience of cyprus is  a youthful week in ayia napa...a really interesting post which makes u think both whoever took this decision knew less about the island than i did before i read this post, and that as poker players we should all stand together for things that are more important than having a week playin games in the sun...gl harry

nice post. If only more players showed a willingness to take that attitude..

[Royal Flush]

I know myself and Cos made this point with the Rocks tournament so i don't think i need to go through it all again but its clearly wrong, i lived in Cyprus for a few years and could never dream of playing in an Occupied North.

Iron, keep dreaming it ain't happening any time soon (partly because those in the South don't really want it back anymore)

[sofa----king]

well i have diff opinions.,.,., living in cyprus at the moment..,.,.,i feel a bit 50/50 as i want to play in this tourney but also respect peoples views aswel.,.,.,what you must all consider there is still a lot of business going on with both sides of the island where they do a lot of wheeling and dealing.,.,.so on a point of horses for courses,.,.,where does this stop..,.,?
harry.,.,. i understand what your saying but is it still ok for cyp to bring from the north fruit/veg etc??? as this is just one or two commodities they still trade in/./...,or is it just the odd few things that you personally see that dont suit your tastes???
you must look at the BIG pic and think ahhh well no for poker.,.,.,but trading in diff things is ok??
i think not.,.,.,.,if you feel so strongly about poker.,.,.,why not all other items.,.., regarding cyprus and turkey?
i do very much understand.,.,your views.,.,but what about the turkish cyp who lost everything and had to go back to turkey with nothing?? who built up business and relationships with cyp's then had to leave everything behind.,.,.,.,.,.,??  ok al be it more moajority with cyp losing out but as i said earlier.,.,horse for courses.,.,.,.,my thoughts and my opinions.,.,.,.,

[sofa----king]

p.s

just to add all you ever seem to be doing is complaining about something on this site.,.,.,.,cheer up a bit.,.,.,
you never seem to be posting about something good in the world.,.,.,.,

[tikay]

p.s

just to add all you ever seem to be doing is complaining about something on this site.,.,.,.,cheer up a bit.,.,.,
you never seem to be posting about something good in the world.,.,.,.,

He's a good man, James, one who works hard for things to be right in the poker world. He is also a blonde Shareholder.

[sofa----king]

p.s

just to add all you ever seem to be doing is complaining about something on this site.,.,.,.,cheer up a bit.,.,.,
you never seem to be posting about something good in the world.,.,.,.,

He's a good man, James, one who works hard for things to be right in the poker world. He is also a blonde Shareholder.

i know this tony but all he ever does is complain.,.,.,i know a lot of the time he is right .,.,but dont just be so negative.,.,.,be positive sometimes.,.,.,would he feel the same if a wpt event was being held in one of the balkan countries etc.,.,.,?.,.,.,

[tikay]

p.s

just to add all you ever seem to be doing is complaining about something on this site.,.,.,.,cheer up a bit.,.,.,
you never seem to be posting about something good in the world.,.,.,.,

He's a good man, James, one who works hard for things to be right in the poker world. He is also a blonde Shareholder.

i know this tony but all he ever does is complain.,.,.,i know a lot of the time he is right .,.,but dont just be so negative.,.,.,be positive sometimes.,.,.,would he feel the same if a wpt event was being held in one of the balkan countries etc.,.,.,?.,.,.,

As he does not originate in the Balkans, & they are not his homeland, probably not.

[GreekStein]

well i have diff opinions.,.,., living in cyprus at the moment..,.,.,i feel a bit 50/50 as i want to play in this tourney but also respect peoples views aswel.,.,.,what you must all consider there is still a lot of business going on with both sides of the island where they do a lot of wheeling and dealing.,.,.so on a point of horses for courses,.,.,where does this stop..,.,?
harry.,.,. i understand what your saying but is it still ok for cyp to bring from the north fruit/veg etc??? as this is just one or two commodities they still trade in/./...,or is it just the odd few things that you personally see that dont suit your tastes???
you must look at the BIG pic and think ahhh well no for poker.,.,.,but trading in diff things is ok??
i think not.,.,.,.,if you feel so strongly about poker.,.,.,why not all other items.,.., regarding cyprus and turkey?
i do very much understand.,.,your views.,.,but what about the turkish cyp who lost everything and had to go back to turkey with nothing?? who built up business and relationships with cyp's then had to leave everything behind.,.,.,.,.,.,??  ok al be it more moajority with cyp losing out but as i said earlier.,.,horse for courses.,.,.,.,my thoughts and my opinions.,.,.,.,

I think Harry's post is spot on and I feel exactly the same way.

Maybe if your family was kicked out from the North and your families' homes, land, heritage and everything that comes along with that was stripped from them like my grandparents land was (Harry possibly being from the North too - not that it matters) then you might feel the same way and offer Harry a pardon for his post seeming to be 'complaining'.

Just a thought.