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Turkish Cypriot strippers

Postby Sotos » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:55 pm

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NICOSIA (Reuters) - Turkish Cypriot soccer players have stripped off to protest against a 50-year ban from international tournaments resulting from their island's partition.

A dozen players, their modesty covered by a banner reading "Balls to Embargoes", launched a media campaign on Thursday to highlight the decades-old political and economic isolation of northern Cyprus, a breakaway statelet recognised only by Turkey.

Teams from the internationally recognised Greek south of the island represent Cyprus in all international fixtures.

Organisers of the protest said they planned to distribute posters in Cyprus and Britain, the island's former colonial power and home to a large Cypriot community.

"A lot of people I know can't set up businesses, trade or travel," said Huseyin Caglayan, a British-based fashion designer who is leading the campaign.

"We can't compete in international football or under the Olympic flag. We can't even play in friendlies."

Turkey invaded northern Cyprus in 1974 after a brief Greek Cypriot coup backed by the military junta then ruling Greece.

Repeated attempts by the United Nations to broker a peace settlement have failed and the two ethnic communities still live estranged, despite a recent relaxation of travel restrictions.

The campaign to end isolation adopted a humorous approach in order to get people to take notice of a serious issue, said London-based campaign organiser Ipek Ozerim.

"Some said it might be risky, but I'm sure at least the women will love it," she said.
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Postby zan » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:36 pm

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Hey! is that Matsakis in the background with the Turkish flag. :lol:
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Postby Eric dayi » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:58 pm

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Hey! is that Matsakis in the background with the Turkish flag. :lol:


Now there's a brave man who doesn't mind going "behind" the lines for a complete reconnaissance mission. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Piratis » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:34 am

The TC teams could be registered in RoC and compete in the Cyprus championship. The TC players could play in Cyprus national teams.
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Postby Agios Amvrosios » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:58 am

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Postby thevoo » Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:06 am

i set up a republic in my back yard and they wont let me compete either... whats the world come to????
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Postby Leonidas » Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:48 am

MAN
I rushed into to see this one because I thought I would see some cute turkish girls.
grrrrrr lol
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Postby rawk » Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:22 am

That's not pumpernickle 3rd to right is it, he said he was a big hairy bloke!

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Postby saravakos » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:15 am

why've they got jumpers on?
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Postby andri_cy » Tue Mar 28, 2006 2:35 am

why are their socks and shoes still on.... you either strip or you dont.
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