New Bi-Communal Magazine Seeks to Give Voice to Grassroots
Document Date: Feb. 13, 1998
Posting Date:..... Feb. 20, 1998
From: Cyprus Mail
The island's first bi-communal magazine has been launched, aiming to bridge the gap between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities.
"The aim of the magazine is to give Greek and Turkish Cypriot citizens the chance to establish a continuous constructive dialogue, share concerns and visions and dispel the ghosts of the past," the magazine's editorial team state. "The publishing effort belongs exclusively to Greek and Turkish Cypriot citizens who believe that a solution to the Cyprus problem can be found through rapprochement," they add. The ten-member team consists of both Greek and Turkish Cypriots, with Turkish Cypriot poet Nese Yasin prominent among these. "The magazine also aims to give a voice to those who desire and choose a peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem," the editors add.
The January issue of the magazine, under the Turkish-Greek title Hade-Chate (Come on), is available in selected newsagents and bookshops now. The first 45-page pilot issue is in English, but future bi-monthly issues will be in Greek and Turkish.
Contributions can be sent to PO box 9561 in Nicosia or through the Internet at hade@spidernet.com.cy
