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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 99-11-24Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1120:CYPPRESS:01[01] WEU Council of Ministers - CyprusNicosia, Nov 24 (CNA) -- The Western European Union (WEU) has expressed appreciation for its ongoing dialogue with Cyprus.The reference to Cyprus is made in the declaration of the WEU Council of Ministers which met in Luxembourg between November 22-23, and prompted a reaction by Turkey which asked to dissociate itself from it. CNA EC/GP/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1130:CYPPRESS:02[02] President Clerides - US ambassadorNicosia, Nov 24 (CNA) -- US ambassador to Cyprus Donald Bandler today called on President Glafcos Clerides with whom he discussed issues relating to the proximity talks on the Cyprus issue scheduled to begin in New York on December 3.The US ambassador refrained from making statements to the press after the meeting, but sources say the American side is satisfied with the results of President Bill Clinton's visits to Greece and Turkey last week. CNA MA/GP/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1220:CYPPRESS:03[03] US Senator - CyprusNicosia, Nov 24 (CNA) -- US Senator Joseph Bidden warned that there will be a political loss for Turkey if it is granted a candidate status for entry to the European Union (EU) and then it fails.Speaking at a gathering of overseas Greeks and Cypriots organised by the Cyprus Federation of America and the International Coordinating Committee - Justice for Cyprus at Astoria, New York, Bidden said there is a some hope now for Cyprus with the Helsinki European Council because it is a place where there is "some leverage" on Turkey's EU course. CNA EC/GP/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1315:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus - Belgium - Tax agreementNicosia, Nov 24 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Belgium have exchanged the ratification documents of an agreement to avoid double taxation, the prevention of tax evasion in relation to income and capital tax, which comes into force December 8.According to an official press release issued here today, the documents were exchanged in Brussels yesterday. CNA MA/GP/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1350:CYPPRESS:05[05] Papandreou - Cyprus visit - AnastasiadesNicosia, Nov 24 (CNA) -- Greece's Foreign Minister George Papandreou said Greece and Cyprus have identity of views and common positions on national issues, expressing the conviction that this will be emphasised during his visit to Cyprus which begins tomorrow.Speaking after meeting Nicos Anastasiades, leader of the island's ruling rightwing Democratic Rally party, in Athens today, Papandreou said they had a useful discussion where they confirmed "identity of views on national issues" between Greece and Cyprus" in view of the Helsinki European Council on December 10-11, the Athens News Agency reported. CNA EC/GP/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1405:CYPPRESS:06[06] Cyprus ambassador - Belgium - AwardNicosia, Nov 24 (CNA) -- The Community Association of European Order of Merit has presented Cyprus' Permanent Representative to the European Union Nicos Agathocleous with its highest awards for his contribution to the European ideal.An official announcement issued here today says the ambassador was given the award at a ceremony, held on November 17, in which 13 European personalties and former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger were honoured. CNA MA/GP/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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