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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-04-26Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] UN Committee recommends over 40 m. for UNFICYP1230:CYPPRESS:01UN committee recommends over 40 million for UNFICYP by Apostolis Zoupaniotis United Nations, Apr 26 (CNA) -- The Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions has recommended that the UN General Assembly approve the appropriation of 43,652,700 US dollars gross for the maintenance of the UN peace-keeping mission in Cyprus for the period 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003. [02] Health Minister: Preventive therapy can save lives1235:CYPPRESS:02Health Minister: Preventive therapy can save lives Limassol, Apr 26 (CNA) -- Cyprus, like many other developed countries, has to cope with the prevention and the treatment of the so-called "diseases of affluence", in addition to meeting rising costs of medical care, Health Minister Frixos Savides has said. In his opening remarks at the First Mediterranean Congress of Neurology, the minister said some 40 per cent of the deaths, caused from cerebrovascular disorders and strokes which affect 200 individuals per 100,000 annually in Cyprus, can be prevented with early detection. Some 200 neuroscientists from 40 countries of the Mediterranean basin, including Turkey, are attending the four-day meeting, which opened in the southern coastal town of Limassol Thursday. [03] Cyprus calls for immediate start of peace talks in ME1300:CYPPRESS:03Cyprus calls for immediate start of peace talks in Middle East Nicosia, Apr 26 (CNA) -- The Cyprus government has reiterated its urgent call to Israelis and Palestinians to return to the negotiating table as the only means to find a viable settlement and lasting peace. [04] US following Cyprus talks with June timetable in mind1355:CYPPRESS:04US following Cyprus talks with June timetable in mind Nicosia, Apr 26 (CNA) -- The US State Department's Special Coordinator for Cyprus Thomas Weston has said that the United States are following the ongoing UN- sponsored talks on Cyprus having in mind the timetable of June 2002, set out as an objective to reach an agreement on the protracted Cyprus problem. Weston, who discussed here today developments in the peace process with Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides, over a working breakfast, said that his country would continue to assist efforts to reach an agreement "basically by providing diplomatic support in whatever way the leaders and the (UN) Secretary General believe is useful for us to provide support." [05] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[07] Akrotiri Salt Lake designated to become important wetland1540:CYPPRESS:07Akrotiri Salt Lake designated to become important wetland Limassol, Apr 26 (CNA) - The British Bases in Akrotiri are ready to present proposals for the boundaries of the Akrotiri Salt Lake, designated to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance, apart from the area in which the Bases intend to put up a new antenna. [08] Settlement is the first priority, says House EU Committee chairman1540:CYPPRESS:08Settlement is the first priority, says House EU Committee chairman Paphos, Apr 26 (CNA) -- Cyprus' first priority is to seek a solution of the island's division by June to enable the country, reunited, to join the European Union, Tassos Papadopoulos, chairman of the House of Representatives European Affairs Committee, has stressed. Addressing a meeting of his counterparts from other candidate countries, he also said that "unfortunately indications until now are not encouraging" in the UN-led peace talks, which started in January this year. [09] Cypriot documentary film wins Special Jury Award1730:CYPPRESS:09Cypriot documentary film wins Special Jury Award by Demetris Apokis Washington, Apr 26 (CNA) - A Cypriot documentary film produced for the Republic of Cyprus by an American producer, has been honoured by the Special Jury Award of the 35th Annual Houston International Film Festival. [10] Clerides and Denktash continue Cyprus talks1735:CYPPRESS:10Clerides and Denktash continue Cyprus talks Nicosia, Apr 26 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Dentkash met here for about 80 minutes in the context of the UN-led peace talks to solve the Cyprus problem. Present at the meeting were the UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alvaro de Soto and aides to the two leaders. [11] Cyprus and Libya initial agreements1810:CYPPRESS:11Cyprus and Libya initial agreements Nicosia, Apr 26 (CNA) - Cyprus and Libya have initialled three bilateral agreements in the sectors of maritime commerce, air transport and road transport. According to an official press release issued here today, the agreements were initialled this week during the visit to Tripoli of a Cypriot delegation from the Communications and Works Ministry, which held talks and exchanged views with Libyan officials. CNA/RG/RM/2002 [12] United Nations to be briefed by de Soto on May 21930:CYPPRESS:12United Nations to be briefed by de Soto on May 2 by Apostolis Zoupaniotis United Nations, Apr 26 (CNA) - The UN chief's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alvaro de Soto will brief the Security Council on the course of direct talks on the Cyprus problem on May 2 instead of May 3, which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Good Friday. [13] Kasoulides departs for Durban2015:CYPPRESS:13Kasoulides departs for Durban Larnaca, Apr 26 (CNA) - Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides departed today for Durban, South Africa, where he will represent Cyprus at a meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement. [14] FM says Turkish threats aim at preventing Cyprus' EU accession2018:CYPPRESS:14FM says Turkish threats aim at preventing Cyprus' EU accession Larnaca, Apr 26 (CNA) - Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said today that Turkish threats for a crisis if Cyprus accedes to the EU before the political problem of the island is solved, are being made "to prevent the EU from deciding on Cyprus' accession". [15] FM says British antennas should be included in Ramsar2035:CYPPRESS:15FM says British antennas should be included in Ramsar Larnaca, Apr 26 (CNA) - The Cyprus government has made it clear to the British government that it does not agree with excluding the area with British Bases antennas from the land designated to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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