Under the title Our pain is endless, Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris (17.01.12) reports that politicians, institutions and organizations continue issuing messages of condolences on the occasion of the death of late Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktas.
The paper writes that Mathew Kidd, the British High Commissioner to Lefkosia, has sent a message of condolences to the Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu for the death of Rauf Denktas. According to Eroglus office, Kidd expressed his sorrow for Denktas death and described Denktas as a special person. He noted that he had the opportunity to see Denktas hospitality, passion and brightness during the first term of his service on the island and during his current term as well by talking to the late Turkish Cypriot leader.
Meanwhile, under the title Great gesture, Kibris (17.01.12) reports that the command of the British Sovereign Bases in Cyprus has given a paid day off today to the Turkish Cypriot employees in order for them to be able to participate in Rauf Denktas funeral.
In statements to Kibris, some employees said they were very touched by this gesture, noting that perhaps it is the first time that administration does something like this.