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Info File:: [Phantom Hornet]

Info File: [Phantom Hornet]

Name: Vincent (birth name Elena)

Codename: Phantom Hornet, “Montauk”

DOB: 7/18/1974

Nationality: Cypriot

Hair: Black

Eyes: Pale grey

Gender: Male (AFAB, transman)

Height: 5’5

Weight: 140 lbs

Languages: Greek, English, Russian, Turkish

Abilities: Can manipulate emotions, particularly fear. Can plant suggestions and impulses in peoples’ minds. Able to communicate with animals and the dead. Able to alter one’s perception of reality, to the point of destroying one’s perception of reality entirely. Superhuman strength/agility. Bite force on par with a medium sized wildcat. Incredible night vision due to tapetum lucidum (eyeshine). Heightened sense of smell (due to having a developed Jacobson’s organ in the roof of his mouth) and hearing.

History, early childhood:

Born on July 18, 1974 on Cypriot soil a few days before the beginning of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus. Parents fled to the US as a result of the invasion, where they ended up in a small town in Nevada, near the Mojave desert.

He was born a girl, to a resentful father and a neurotic mother. His father would resent him for being born female and his mother was obsessed with stuffing him into a role he simply could not fill.

As he grew, he became more withdrawn from human interaction, instead preferring to spend time with the local strays (mostly cats). Due to this, his innate psychic abilities would begin to cause changes in his appearance, as he was absorbing the traits of things around him. His eyes would become more cat-like and, upon losing his baby teeth, would obtain the canines and sharpened, thick molars of a predator.

It would also begin to initiate behavioral changes in him as well, causing him to adopt more animalistic tendencies. He was awkward around other kids his age, who would find him offputting due to his unusual behaviors and appearance. Due to this rejection by his peers, he would spend most of his time playing in junkyards and abandoned places with his feline companions.

His life would turn a sharp corner when his peers found out that messing with his feline companions would cause him distress. One day, the kids would take things too far and seriously hurt one of his favorite cats, causing him to release a burst of psychic energy in his anger. The rage behind the energy would cause the kids to go into a crazed frenzy, violently murdering each other as he watched, horrified.

The town would, understandably, blame the new family and their strange child, which caused his parents much grief and resentment. His parents would then begin locking him inside the house, hiding him away out of embarrassment and hatred.

It wouldn’t take long before the incident reached the ears of government officials, who would visit the family and their odd child. They would offer to take him off their hands, in return for dismissal of charges. His parents would readily agree, practically shoving their frightened 8-year old out the door without a second thought. He would spend many years in military research facilities.

History, 1983-1999

He would become the subject of “Project Montauk”, a project intended to rival Russia’s research into psychic ability. However, he would prove to be nowhere near as skilled with his psychic abilities as they expected. Though he was formidable, he just didn’t have the psychokinesis and telepathy they were looking for.

Since he displayed animalistic tendencies, the project began to lean into this instead, seeing a potentially deadly asset in him, even if he didn’t possess the exact abilities they were searching for. He would receive his claw implants at this time, replacing most of his finger bones with nanotech that would give him retractable metal claws.

“Project Montauk” also involved drug research, using him to test various hallucinogenic, psychedelic substances for the sake of interrogation. This research would cause him to experience ego death at an early age, further destroying his sense of self and humanity. He would begin to see himself as something ‘other’, not human but not quite animal either. This would also cause him to understand his psychic abilities better, and his ability to alter one’s perception would come to the surface.

He would begin transition at 13 years old, taking the name ‘Vincent’ and shedding his old self entirely.

Due to his broken sense of humanity, he would maul most researchers that worked with him, biting off fingers and mauling faces. He would also attack due to repressed memories of being raped repeatedly while he was sedated when he was younger.

He would be trained in assassinwork and spywork, becoming a force to be reckoned with, a creature of deadly precision and efficiency.

In 1995, he would be given a mission to gather intelligence on, and assassinate, a certain Russian psychic that had just been hired on by the FBI.

He would enter this mission with the full intent of finishing the job, but he would be slowly charmed by the man he was sent to kill. Slowly but surely, the two of them began to fall for each other, spending more and more time together. They would become very close, often sleeping together and going out to just spend time with each other.

Of course, even though he was falling hard for his target, his employers were running out of patience. Eventually, he would be threatened with death if he didn’t finish the job, and he was forced to leave his lover abruptly. He would leave in the middle of the night, leaving a note on the pillow saying how sorry he was that he had to leave like this.

History, 1999-2005

Heartbroken by leaving his lover in order to protect him, he would return to his employers as a failure, saying that his target had slipped through his fingers and had disappeared.

Years later, he would be given a ‘last chance’, a mission of importance. He had become reckless and obstinate, doing things his own way and often risking his own life and the mission. He would be inserted into FOXHOUND as a spy, with the intent of gathering intelligence on the group.

He received the codename Phantom Hornet.

Little did he know, this was intended to be a suicide mission by his superiors-either he completed the job and came back alive, or he would be killed upon being found out. Either way, they either got their info or they got rid of the operative that had been causing them so much grief.

Upon meeting the main member of FOXHOUND, his stomach dropped when he saw that all too familiar gas mask. How ironic that he would meet with his lover, in the same situation.

Hornet would approach Mantis later, attempting to break the ice only to be met with cold professionalism from his past lover.

It would take a few weeks before Mantis would begin softening his stance toward Hornet, revealing that he’d kept the note Hornet left. This was like a punch in the gut to Hornet, and he began to really think things over. Did he really want to go through with this? Do his job and then be shoved back into his empty, barren cell until he was useful again? Or…did he want to stay here, with the only person that had ever cared about him?

He would defect to FOXHOUND the following day, asking Mantis to help him dump the equipment his employers gave him into the ocean, permanently severing his ties to his employers. Moved by Hornet’s display of loyalty, he would continue opening up to him, eventually getting back to where they were when Hornet left. They would eventually join minds, achieving the highest level of bonding between two psychics.

#mgs #metal gear solid #mgs oc #mgs oc [phantom hornet]#psycho mantis #brainrot #headcanon #reluctant rambles

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alatismeni-theitsa · 1 year

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wrt the nationalism i experienced at my old Greek School, which was part of the larger North London Greek Community even if it was technically just outside London, I remember there were big get-togethers of the various schools for the likes of 25th March. Normal stuff really. I remember we were asked to do some art, and as I was a teenager literally called Peace and with a conscientious objector for a dad, I was pretty opposite in values to the general militarism etc around it, so i slightly... took the piss by drawing Bouboulina anime-fied in a way that was Well Drawn but also Not Reverent.

Anyway, the thing that actually shocked me amongst all this (as opposed to just a bit of discomfort and eyerolling). As a fluent speaker, the teachers liked to show me off by writing speeches for me to give at some events. My tutor had written, very carefully, a big speech for me, and usually I begrudgingly went along with them, but i refused to read this one bit, in which I was expected to declare (cw: self harm, implied suicide, blood): <...κι αν χρειαστεί, δεν θα διστάσω να ανοίξω τις φλέβες μου σαν βρύσες για να ποτίσω το δέντρο της ελευθερίας, ζήτω η Ελλάδα, ζήτω η Κύπρος, ζήτω η ελευθερία>. When I refused point-blank, he looked at me with confusion and said - bearing in mind that i was 16 at this time - so wait, you Wouldn't die for your homeland???? Also bearing in mind this was 13 years ago or so and its still pretty embedded in my memory.

Idk how representative this particular anecdote is but as this was intended for a large event i imagine it wasn't expected to be controversial. He was a little extra I think, probably in part to being a Cypriot refugee himself and therefore having a v different emotional relationship w nationality. Despite module options for A levels (final exams/qualifications for subjects for 18yrolds in the UK) that included Greek Lit and Greek Poetry, he'd only teach Cypriot History and Cypriot Geography, which to me, as an Athenian who generally sucks at any kind of History or Geography, didnt really appeal. I only found out there were other modules when I got to the exam and saw them available. Seeing as they were available, I assume he was something of an outlier, as most kids doing Modern Greek exams would probably have been 3rd-gen Cypriots.

Γειααα! Given the Greek history and how we preserve remembrance, I don't think the sentence you mentioned is controversial, either. But as always, there's more nuance to it, so please bear with me! (quick historical recap for people not familiar with recent Greek history + the psychology of Greeks and Greek immigrants)

Under the boot of the Turks, the Bulgarians, the Italians, the English (and who knows who else) Greeks (and other Balkan nations) quickly realized that advocating for people with the same ethnicity was the only way not to be assimilated at best and eradicated at worst. For centuries Greeks weren't heard by their masters (who also called them "chattel" - "ραγιάδες") at times so after 400 and 600 years they said "if you don't advocate for us, if you treat us like this, fuck you, we are going to become independent". Since 1821 they became an example of revolt for all slaves in Europe and the Americas (without claiming they were the only inspiration) and warmly greeted and aided by Haiti, the first nation to abolish slavery.

I don't need to write much about the Balkan wars, ww1, and the Macedonian struggle, where being ethnically Greek automatically made you an enemy. (without saying Greeks were always on the right side of things or never committed any atrocities), or mention the Greco-Turkish War which ended with the peak of the Greek (Armenian and Assyrian, too) genocide.

Additionally, most of us have heard how the Greeks were treated in ww2 under the Bulgarians and under the Italians and Germans when the country was occupied. Or about the Greek programs in USSR (1937) and Turkey (1955 and 1960) to erase the Greek identity that in many ways still goes on to this day. (Pushing for the Turkish and Russian language and customs only, calling the Greek history of oppression "propaganda", erasing names of Greek villages, etc)

Again, being Greek was pretty much a ticket to punishment and oppression.

Cyprus is included in many of these cases as it suffered long from the Turks until 1878 and then it fell to English hands who filled the citizens with hallow promises (and good ol' colonialism) and let them eat each other alive - resulting in the Turkish occupation of half the island. Although all citizens suffered from the turmoil and the Greek side wasn't a saint, it was mostly random average Greeks who were kicked out of their homes when the invasion happened (1974).

War after war created a generational trauma that cannot be shaken away and that can affect someone when they've lived around people who remember their family getting executed by Turks, or Bulgarians. In that climate, fighting for your ethnos to the point of bleeding became something natural, like bleeding for freedom of speech, worker's rights, for lgbt+ rights, refugee rights, and more.

So, yes, your tutor definitely came from this background so I am not surprised he was that way after living through the tensions and being forced to leave his home because he wasn't the "right" ethnicity. His love for his ethnicity differs from the love a native UK or US person has, in the sense that it comes from the side of the oppressed, not the oppressor. (On top of that, he could also be a weird person as a character, since you mentioned he didn't want to teach anything that wasn't related to Cyprus)

There's no coddling up for how much blood was shed, no χρυσό χάπι for what a country does to you when it occupies you. I want to stress a lot how I hate the idea of war and the idealization of war. However, one doesn't exactly speak politely to the new oppressor, who wants to assimilate others and spread their own influence. I haven't seen a nation talk its way out of occupation and the inevitable repression, so to speak. And when the n-th invasion happens for Greece (for our specific hypothetical example) I don't think there will be any change in how things will be resolved. In a way, the school events remind you that, and also that history is a cycle.

With Turkey as a neighbor, things are still politically tense, and many Greeks still fear another invasion. (At the moment I don't think Turkey will attack for many reasons and bc we are NATO allies but I am telling how the situation is) Let's not forget our state has been allied with Russia for a long time and we betrayed that bond with whatever sanctions might come from Russia to us. When Russia invaded Ukraine, most Greek men around me were fearing the draft. From where we stand on the map, we don't exactly feel safe. War is a possibility and many Greeks feel fight-ready psychologically, or jumpy when they hear the news. (I belong to the chill group and still get anxious from time to time) That might color the patriotic statements with an intensity that doesn't feel natural in other nations which may not feel that close to getting a war on their soil.

As for the militarization in the events, the first thing I'll say is that war and the army can be totally rotten and there's a ton of propaganda we must resist, and I'll admit that even the Greek army when doing the defense has crossed the line at times. Buuuut realistically, it's difficult to resist an invasion from - say - the nazis without an armed force. That's why the army has a place in Greek remembrance events.

Thousands of Greeks fought in the frozen Pindus mountains against the Axis force because they all knew what would happen if the enemy got to Greece. And lo and behold, once the fascists took control of my city, thousands were sent to concentration camps where they were incinerated (700 recorded children among them). In just three years, 1/3 of Greece died under occupation. Fighting to prevent that - even if they failed eventually - is objectively valiant. Not to mention, the resisting armies of various countries achieved weakening the Axis forces to the point they finally got beaten.

Of course, there is no need for panic in the present. No objective need or extreme speeches where teens shout "I will shed my blood". I am fully aware of how expressions of the desire to protect what was - again with blood - given can be weird and reach extremes. Such yearly school events are the norm in Greece.

It's worth mentioning that such texts were written (or based on texts written) at the time of the oppression so they are emotionally charged and often carry the bloodshed of war which was very real for the country back then. That's the reason they are not considered controversial. (add to the mix the constant fear of imminent invasion we still live in 2023)

Another reason they may not be considered controversial is that we are used to them but also don't exactly follow them. Such events may be a yearly reality here (multiple times per year) but a kind of mundane one and people go about their lives without so much gravity given to the event statements.

Sure, it's atmospheric and it's good to remember the dead, but it's the usual grind, ya know... We get reminded of the war for a few days in very sentimental ceremonies and then we move on. The majority of Greeks in Greece are unlike your tutor, in spite of taking part in these school festivities and in the school parade. And the teachers are usually chill about it.

It can have negative effects, though. For starters, I believe the student parade accompanying the military was established during the 70's junta where nationalism was often regarded as the solution. So we are not on a good base here 👀

Most Greeks shun extreme militarism (we know what disgusting people lead in our army and what bigoted ideas they hold) and the belief that we are better than other nations. I can totally understand how a 16-year-old could feel uncomfortable when made to read the phrase you were made to read. In Greece, I think most (not all) 16-year-olds would roll their eyes and go along (because we know it's mainly fanfare for the drama 😂) and they wouldn't be phased by it.

For example, my teen self would perhaps read the "κι αν χρειαστεί, δεν θα διστάσω να ανοίξω τις φλέβες μου σαν βρύσες για να ποτίσω το δέντρο της ελευθερίας, ζήτω η Ελλάδα, ζήτω η Κύπρος, ζήτω η ελευθερία" and see some poetry in it BUT I wouldn't actually want to do it 😅 Nobody does and nobody cares, except the few rare radical people, who exist in all countries in equal measure. And we know that the rest of the students just wanted to stay out of class and didn't give two shits about how serious this is supposed to be 😂 We were aware we were preaching to the choir - who already knows this stuff and just wanted to go home. We are kinda desensitized, I think.

But teens also have their own political sentiments, which may clash with how the school festivities are organized, so we should take them into account. The students (and all people) should be free to not partake in events opposite to their ideals. And many teachers, too, are uncomfortable with how these events are conducted and wish to tone them down. There are some teachers here who are more into it so they add more passion and grand statements.

Different areas and families experienced oppression and genocide in various ways, so I don't have a concrete statement fit to dictate how much passion and poetic symbolism they'll use in their remembrance events and how they promise that the same harm will never come to their families again - as long as one doesn't fall into bigoted traps and militarization. Meaning that if the issue makes them sentimental and they want to mention blood and blades against slavery, that's their own thing.

But it also means that you are (obviously) allowed to remember the fallen and celebrate the existence of the nation without bold statements if you don't feel like it. (Or perhaps one doesn't want nations to exist at all so we go to another level altogether, and maybe you don't want a remembering at all, which is another discussion)

Thank you very much for reading all this! I wrote so many things to demonstrate Greek history is quite heavy and complex, which in turn creates complex situations for the people who are left to do the remembering.

Other people who took part in such Greek events, write your opinions down if you like!

#greek history #nationalism #national identity #idk what other tags to put really #greeks of diaspora #slavery #answered #modern Greece

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neverlandpixy · 5 months

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Maronite women in Kormakitis (Kormajitis), Cyprus.

"For centuries, this small community of Maronites have retained a distinct identity rooted in their Catholic faith.

Ancestors of Christians who settled in Cyprus after fleeing what is now Lebanon and Syria in waves from the 8th century onwards, many were forced to move again when Cyprus was divided almost half a century ago.

The hamlet, Kormakitis, is the largest of four communities dispersed after a Turkish invasion, triggered by a brief Athens-inspired coup, divided Cyprus in 1974 among its mainly Orthodox Greek Cypriots and its Sunni Muslim Turkish Cypriots.

Less than 200 of the hamlet’s 2,000 strong community remained after the split, although a Turkish Cypriot relaxation on crossings in 2003, and permission in 2010 for Maronites to resettle there, has now boosted the population to about 250.

Families from the other three villages form part of a small, displaced Maronite minority in the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus.

Cypriot Maronite Arabic, also known as “Sanna,” is unique to Kormakitis and the forced separation of the community, along with assimilation and a focus by Cypriot authorities in the 1960s on teaching Maronites Greek, has eroded its use."

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iso22301 · 11 days

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What are the common misconceptions about halal certification in Cyprus?

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Halal Certification in Cyprus

Introduction

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zeltheautisticfrogsflagratings · 5 months

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Cyprus

ooo thats cool its got the country above some leaves

The national flag features the shape of the entirety of the island, with two olive branches below (a symbol of peace between the island's two communities) on white (another symbol of peace). The olive branches signify peace between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The map on the flag is a copper-orange colour, symbolising the large deposits of copper ore on the island, from which it may have received its name

wHYYY IS THIS SO DAMN HARD TO DO

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lowkeynando · 1 year

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involving the Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus. As the island of Cyprus was heading towards independence from the United Kingdom the Greek (82%) and Turkish (18%) communities became embroiled in bitter inter-communal fighting, partly sponsored by the two

"motherlands". EOKA-B and the Turkish Resistance Organization (TMT) were responsible for many atrocities which resulted in cementing tensions and led to total isolation of the communities with Turkish Cypriots withdrawn into enclaves.

In 1974, the US-backed Greek junta - in power since 1967 - partly in a move to draw attention away from internal turmoil and partly unsatisfied with Makarios' policy in Cyprus, on 15 July attempted a coup to replace him with Nikos Sampson and declare union with Greece. Seven days later, Turkey launched an invasion of Cyprus allegedly to reinstate the constitution but which resulted in blooded conflict, partition of the island and mass ethnic cleansing. The overwhelming Turkish land, naval and air superiority against island's weak defenses led to the bringing of 37% of the land under Turkish control.

170,000 Greek Cypriots were evicted from their homes in the north with 50,000 Turks following the opposite path concluding the de facto division of Cyprus. In 1983 Turkish Cypriots proclaimed independence unilaterally with onlyJUNGLEWOODNETHERRACKNETHERWARTAAAENCHANTMENTTABLECHORUSFLOWERAAAAAAAAREDSTONEREPEATERREDSTONECOMPARATORAATRiPWiREHOOKCOMMANDBLOCKSTiCKYPiSTONAAALiENSSPECiESFAiRiESDEiTiESGODSCLOWNSAAAROBOTSANDROiDSARTiFiCiALiNTELLiGENCESAAABRAiNSPOWERSiNTELLiGENCEQUOTiENTSAAAAAWORMSTAPEWORMSTUBESTUMORSCANCERSAAAHOSTSENTiTiESPARASiTESBACTERiASFUNGiSAAAMiCROORGANiSMSMUSHROOMSSURGERiESAAAASCiENCESPHYSiCSWiTCHCRAFTSMAGiCSAAAAAAAVOODOOSHOODOOSWiZARDSWARLOCKSAAAAAACULTSSECRETSOCiETiESALTEREGOSAAAAAAAAAAiNNERDEMONSCROSSROADDEMONSAAAAAAAAAMEDiCALTREATMENTS CLONES

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kyreniacommentator · 1 year

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London Turkish Cypriot Aid to Turkey

Readers mail…. From Chris Green…. Dear Chris, I trust that all is well for you all out there just now for I imagine things are pretty hectic given the Earthquake disaster etc. It is very clear that Britain is doing as much as possible to get aid to Turkey and Syria but the logistics of getting stuff where it’s needed in Syria is exceptionally difficult, so I understand. (more…) “”

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#Aid collection #Earthquake #London Communities #Turkey and Syria #Turkish and Turkish Cypriot

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ispycyprus · 1 year

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Schedules Part 3: Onto the Childcare Center

After the fall semester ended at the technical school, I ended up finding a new opportunity to teach in the Turkish Cypriot community at a childcare center in Nicosia.

Unlike my previous school, this was a public childcare center targeting working parents who might not be able to otherwise afford afterschool childcare. It's also much closer than where I used to work, as it's located in the walled city of Nicosia!

The building is quite nice and historic, and the classrooms have cute paintings of Nicosia landmarks and a map of Cyprus on the wall done by a local artist.

At first, I was nervous about teaching here since I don't have as much experience teaching primary school children, and my students here range from age 8 to 12. However, I've still found it rewarding and entertaining, and some of the children even like to sing a song for me each class.

Moving on to the schedule, it starts at around 2PM when the children get back from school and ends at around 4PM, but we usually finish up earlier at around 3:30 for the kids to have enough time to get to the bus stop.

When I'm there, I usually teach for two class periods, with the younger children getting more time than the older children. This makes sense since they usually need more support to complete activities. I teach them basic English, and I end up using a decent amount of Turkish to try explaining things to them.

On days when I'm not present, other teachers teach subjects such as robotics, history, geography, and more. I'm happy to be able to help my students and enjoy learning from them as well.

With this post, I've finished writing about my schedule and most of my daily weekday routine! Starting from now, I'll try to write more posts about daily life, tips, language, places in Cyprus, and other observations. I hope you enjoy what's coming next!

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socially-reluctant · 1 year

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lol so im making some changes to my mgs oc lol because of course i am

Codename: Phantom Hornet, "Montauk"

Name: Vincent (Vince, Vi)

Nationality: Cypriot

Hair: Black

Eyes: Pale grey

Gender: Male (FtM trans)

Height: 5'5

Weight: 140 lbs

Languages: Greek, English, Russian, Turkish

Abilities: can manipulate people's emotions, particularly fear, can plant suggestions and impulses in people's minds. able to communicate with the dead and animals. can alter one's perception of reality. superhuman strength/agility. bite force on par with a medium sized wildcat.

History: Born in 1974 on Cypriot soil. Parents fled to the US during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. His family ended up in a small town in Nevada. As he grew, he would become introverted and withdrawn, only spending time with the family's pets. He seemed to be uncomfortable around people, even his own parents.

This awkwardness would cause him to be bullied relentlessly. He would catch the attention of the US govt after he manipulated his bullies into a crazed frenzy, causing them to violently murder each other. His parents would willingly hand him over, where he would spend most of his life in a military facility for study.

He would be the subject of "Project Montauk", a project meant to rival Russia's research into psychic ability. However, he would be nowhere near as skilled with his psychic abilities as they expected (though he was formidable, he just didn't have the psychokinesis and telepathy that they wanted).

Since he displayed animalistic abilities and tendencies, the project leaned into this instead, eventually ending in him receiving his claw implants. He would not always behave, and would end up mauling most of the researchers that tried to work with him. He eventually became a formidable assassin, trained to execute his missions with deadly precision and efficiency.

He would eventually be recruited into FOXHOUND, where he would be placed under the supervision of Mantis. Neither of them was very happy about this at first, but they would eventually become fond of each other. He likes clove cigarettes, frogs, possums, and urban exploring.

#metal gear solid #psycho mantis #mgs #reluctant rambles #mgs oc #headcanon #Im so bad about changing details about ocs lmao #im so sorry #;_;

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Marion Lalisse Attacked For Speaking Arabic & Accused Of Being Anti-European

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The European Commission has appointed Marion Lalisse as its new Coordinator on combating anti-Muslim hatred. Ms Lalisse will work with Member States, European institutions, civil society and academia to strengthen policy responses in the field of anti-Muslim hatred. In her new role, the Coordinator will be the main point of contact for organisations working in this field in the EU.

Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, said: : “I welcome Ms Lalisse, as the new Coordinator on combating Anti-Muslim hatred, whose work will ensure responses to hatred, as well as structural and individual discrimination against Muslims. We must fight anti-Muslim hatred in all areas of life including education, employment and social policy. We must also gather data about, monitor and tackle all instances of anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination.”

Ms Lalisse graduated from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), the College of Europe and University of Toulouse Le Mirail. She served as deputy EU Ambassador to Yemen and Chargé d’Affaires a.i. and held different positions at the EU Delegations to Ghana, Mauritania, Morocco and within the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish-Cypriot community. An experienced EU civil servant, she has significant experience in working closely with a wide range of civil society organisations inside the EU and in the Muslim world. More information on the activities of the European Commission’s coordinator on combating anti-Muslim hatred can be found here.

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mubashirnews · 1 year

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Mufti's talk of women's duties angers some Turkish Cypriots

Comment on this story Comment NICOSIA, Cyprus — A Muslim religious leader’s instruction to women to dutifully accept a husband’s “invitation to bed” to procreate has sparked outrage among many Turkish Cypriots, who saw the remarks as an imported encroachment of fundamentalist Islam on their secular community. “We don’t live in a theocratic regime. This is neither Afghanistan nor Iran, sir!”…

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bluelagooncyprus · 2 years

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Exploring the Culture of Cyprus: What to See and Do

When planning a trip to Cyprus, there is a lot to see and do. The history and culture of Cyprus are so rich that you will want to take the time to explore them. In this blog post, we will look at a few places you will want to visit during your time in Cyprus. Keep reading to learn more!

What to see in Cyprus.

Cyprus is an amazing place to visit. It offers visitors many things to see, do, and experience. If you plan a trip to Cyprus, you'll want to see some popular sites. Here are some ideas. South Cyprus. There are some amazing sights to see in South Cyprus, including: Limassol – The city of Limassol is situated on the Mediterranean Sea. It's one of the most vibrant cities in Cyprus, offering amazing beaches, distinctive nightlife, and a huge selection of nightlife options. There are over 30 beaches that are ideal for swimming. Larnaca – Larnaca is one of the oldest cities in Cyprus. It is home to Larnaca Marina, one of Cyprus's most popular sites. The site also contains the ruins of Larnaca Castle and St. Nicholas' (Ayios Nikolaos) Russian Church. Nicosia - Nicosia is the capital city of Cyprus. It is unlike any country capital you've ever seen. The city is divided in half by the Turkish (North) and Greek (South) communities. This division means that both sides of the city look different, offering visitors a unique travel experience. Paphos - Paphos is one of the most beautiful cities in Cyprus. It's known for its exciting nightlife, including a number of amazing clubs and bars. There are also several outstanding beaches in Paphos, including Aphrodite's Rock. Troodos Mountains - The Troodos Mountain range in located in central Cyprus. It is one of the most picturesque areas in the country. The mountain range offers plenty of activities for people of all ages. The area is perfect for hiking, biking, and golf. Ayia Napa - Ayia Napa is one of the most popular destinations in Cyprus. It's known for its sandy beaches, and it's also notable for its vibrant nightlife. The city offers several amazing places for sightseeing, including the Cape Greco National Forest Park. North Cyprus. Though there is much less to see in North Cyprus, there are certainly some highlights. Here are some of the top destinations in North Cyprus: Kyrenia -- Kyrenia is located on the North coast of Cyprus. It's known for its amazing beaches.

What to eat in Cyprus.

While Cyprus has many wonderful food options, the most common dish available is "Meze". Mezze, also known as mezetia, is a variety of appetizers that is served throughout Cyprus. The meze in Cyprus consist of cold appetizers such as fava, taramasalata, tzatziki, dolmades, kopanisti, hummus, tigania, fasolo, keftedes, and koupepia. Accompaniments can include ouzo, arak, tsipouro, raki, tsikoudia, wine, beer or soft drinks. There are many dishes at Cyprus and, due to the many cultures in the country, you will find dishes from all over the world. Try the "Meze" for a taste of Cypriot food.

What to drink in Cyprus.

When you're in Cyprus, it's important to enjoy the local culture. There are many things to see and do in Cyprus, and if you're looking to experience the local culture, you need to drink local wine. Cyprus is home to a variety of different wine styles, including dry red wines, sweet white wines, sparkling wines, and fortified wines. Many of the wines are made from grapes that are grown in Cyprus, and many of the wines are bottled using local Cyprus wine bottle labels. If you're interested in trying some of the local wine, consider visiting a wine bar or wine shop. These establishments will offer a variety of wine styles and bottle labels, and you can taste different types of wine to see which ones you like. If you're pressed for time, you can also try buying a bottle of wine to take home with you.

What to buy in Cyprus.

Cyprus is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is a popular tourist destination. There are many things that can be found here. Bays and Beaches: There are hundreds of beaches scattered throughout Cyprus. The most popular beach is Nissi Beach. Museums: There are a great number of museums in Cyprus. The Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is one of the most important museums. This museum is home to some of the world's most important archaeological finds. Wine: Cyprus is famous for wine. There are over 800 wineries on the island. Some of the best wineries are: Sarakiniko Winery

Mavrokomelo Winery

Chrysorrogiatissa Winery

Nikodemos Winery

How much things cost in Cyprus.

Prices in Cyprus are pretty high, but it's much less expensive than in the UK, USA or Australia, even when you convert them using the exchange rates. The cost of food and drink is very reasonable in Cyprus for what you get. If you're on a budget, check the prices of drinks in bars as many of them have a happy hour at certain times during the day. The Cyprus National Archaeological Museum is a must-see for anyone visiting Cyprus. It's free entry for all, and it's well worth a look, and you'll learn something new about Cyprus. Cyprus is a beautiful country with lots of natural scenery. If you're considering visiting Cyprus, look at the prices before booking flights as they're quite expensive.

#explorecyprus #cyprusculture

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