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How a Kyrenia nobleman was shot 60 years ago in the Congo
By Bertil Wedin…… My daughter Sophie has just found an exactly 60 year old photograph of the late Count Eric Bonde who was a Kyrenia resident for very many years. The picture shows what he looked like without a shirt … Continue reading
Cable cars to St Hilarion Castle – my old joke. Stop it.
By Bertil Wedin……… The idea of a cable car connection between Kyrenia and St Hilarion was mentioned 30 years ago, but it was done so jokingly as the most vulgar development I could imagine. Since 1985 I have lived in … Continue reading
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Tagged Heritage, Northern Cyprus, Preservation, St Hilarion Castle, Tourism, TRNC
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Hello, I am still alive and what good could Trump do?
By Bertil Wedin…….. This is the time of the year when many retired people have to produce evidence of the fact that they have remained alive, because if they fail to do so, they might not receive further payments from … Continue reading
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Tagged Communists, Donald Trump, EU, Free World, Politics, Socialism, USA
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Brexit? It is important to leave the EU now
By Bertil Wedin…… With only hours left before the UK referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union or remain as one of its 28 members, I have found some most relevant but perhaps little known notes which you … Continue reading
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Tagged Brexit, EU, European Union, Russia, Socialism, United Kingdom
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Remembrance Sunday – Remembering heroes from hot and cold wars
Liberty is not for the weak and slack; it comes with a strong will to defend. Remembrance Sunday this year will be on 8th November. It is when people who fought in wars for their countries are remembered and … Continue reading
Now is the time to visit North Cyprus
“The last paradise on earth“ When the first half of September has passed, the temperatures here in North Cyprus are pleasant night and day. The sea water remains wonderfully warm and silky. If you are not lucky enough to live … Continue reading
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Tagged Cyprus, Friendly people, Good manners, Kyrenia, Low crime, Northern Cyprus, Rich Heritage, Rural charm, TRNC
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When the KGB delivered weapons to AKEL and why we need to wake up
July and August is the hottest time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, a period when many people are tired and unobservant. The weeks of sleepiness were known by the ancient Romans as dies caniculares, and have long been referred to … Continue reading
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Tagged AKEL, Cyprus, Greece, KGB, KGB arms supply to AKEL, Northern Cyprus, Russia, Turkey
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Why the TRNC should develop and spread chivalry
“All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that men and women of good will do nothing” In several parts of the world, many women and children are threatened by two kinds of men: the ones who are dangerously … Continue reading
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Tagged Chivalry In Action In The TRNC, Cyprus, Edmund Burke, Greek Cypriot, Middle Ages, Northern Cyprus, South Cyprus, TRNC, Turkey
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