"Turks To Return Makaravank Monastery In Cyprus To Armenians
February 14, AZG Armenian Daily, By Hakob Chakrian: Istanbul-base Armenian weekly Agos informs that the Turks are going to return Makaravank monastery in occupied northern Cyprus to Armenians. The monastery founded in 5th century was leased for 49 years by Turkish businessman Dervish Ulus Syonmezler in 1997.
Agos weekly had a phone conversation with the Turkish businessman to check out the information. 'The Department of Historic Monuments and Museums of Northern Cyprus has annulled the agreement. I think Makaravank was included in the list of mansions awaiting return to southern Cyprus. For that reason the authorities of the Turkish sector annulled the agreement signed for 49 years. I certainly will sue them. But even if I win, I doubt they will hand the mansion over to me. Apparently the Turkish authorities of Northern Cyprus have decided to return the mansion to its true owners - the Cypriot Armenians.'"
Turks To Return Makaravank Monastery In Cyprus To Armenians - Armenia Diaspora Conference Official Site
