Evaluating the confidence-building measures aimed at improving the daily lives of the Turkish Cypriots announced by the Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, KTÖS Secretary General Burak Maviş said that they are just for show and insincere. “If he is sincere then he should come together Read More …
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Burak Mavis: “Turkish Cypriots are EU citizens regardless of a solution on the island”
In his election campaign President Nikos Christodoulides promised a state policy for Turkish Cypriots. But how well has he been received asks Esra Aygin At a time of no tangible prospects for the resumption of negotiations to solve the Cyprus Read More …
Burak Mavis: “Accelerating efforts to facilitate Turkish Cypriots’ accession to the EU is Crucial”
1st March, 2023 Press Release 2021 European Commission Report on Turkey, as per articles 44/45, reaffirms the international status of Turkish Cypriots, advises Turkey to refrain from unilateral action and actions that would change the demographic balance, and reminds the Read More …
Cypriot Education Unions Had a Meeting with MEPs Niyazi Kızılyürek and Yorgos K. Yeorgiu in Brussels
Burak Maviş, Secretary General of the Cyprus Turkish Teachers’ Trade Union (KTÖS), briefly spoke about the meeting of the Cypriot teachers’ unions with the Members of the European Parliament Niyazi Kızılyürek and Yorgos K. Yeorgiu in Brussels, to the Read More …
KTÖS Needs Analysis of Primary Education Report is Launched at a Press Conference
KTÖS Needs Analysis of Primary Education Report and Comparative Statistical Overview of Education June 2022 Needs Analysis of Primary Education Report As of 20 June 2022, our students received their report cards and went on a well-deserved summer vacation Read More …
Joint Statement Regarding the Dismissal of ESSA Members
Joint Press Statement As Cyprus Turkish Teachers’ Trade Union (KTÖS), Cyprus Turkish Secondary Education Teachers’ Union (KTOEÖS), Eastern Mediterranean University Academic Staff Union (DAÜSEN), and Revolutionary Trade Unions Federation (DEV-İŞ), we stand in solidarity with The English School Staff Union Read More …
KTÖS General Secretary Burak Mavis Talked to Haravgi Newspaper: “Instead of violence, we must insist on culture of peace”
Eleni Konstantinou from Haravgi Newspaper – a newspaper published in Greek – held an interview with KTÖS General Secretary Burak Mavis. Mr. Mavis shared his vision on Cyprus politics, unionism, education and education for a culture of peace with Ms. Read More …
Joint Statement of ETUCE Member Cypriot Education Unions on the Occassion of 8th of March World Women’s Day
It’s been 165 years since women rebelled against discrimination and injustice against themselves in workplaces. Thousands of women went on strike demanding equal pay for equal work and improved working conditions. Many women lost their lives in the struggle. Read More …
We Stand Together with People of Ukraine
As KTÖS we condemn Russia’s invasion and attack on Ukraine and we are following the incidents with great concern and sorrow. War, violence, and the loss of innocent lives are unacceptable. Knowing the destructive impact of invasion and wars Read More …
ETUCE calls for adoption of the Council Recommendation on learning for environmental sustainability
Following a public consultation to which ETUCE and several member organisations, including KTÖS, answered, the European Commission proposed on 14 January 2022 a Draft Council Recommendation on learning for environmental sustainability which aims to support Member States, education institutions, non-governmental organisations Read More …