President of South Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said in recent convention that if certain measures were taken by Turkey, he believes that the decision can be reached by Christmas this year. Mr. Anasasiades also warned the Greek Cypriots who applied or applying to the Immovable Property Commission that their actions affect the process of negotiations – they are weakening his hand at the negotiations table.
President's statement on the subject of property as well as the date the decision was made at the Congress of the Greek Cypriots, who previously lived in Güzelyurt, a city which since 1974 belongs to TRNC. The leader of the TRNC President Dervis Eroglu , has repeatedly expressed the view that the negotiations can be completed in March next year, will referendum held on both sides of Cyprus.