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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-09-26Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Washington is actively involved in efforts to solve Cyprus problem1020:CYPPRESS:01Washington is actively involved in efforts to solve Cyprus problem by Demetris Apokis Washington, Sep 26 (CNA) -- The United States fully back UN Secretary-General's efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. US State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher stated yesterday that his country has always played an active role in Cyprus with the parties. Replying to a question whether the United States were going to get involved in the meetings the UN Secretary-General is scheduled to have early October in New York with President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, Boucher said: [02] New Justice and Public Order Minister named1230:CYPPRESS:02New Justice and Public Order Minister named Nicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- A retired diplomat, Alekos Siampos, has been named new Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Cyprus Republic. Siampos had served as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a post from where he retired. [03] Turkey violates human rights in Cyprus, says PACE rapporteur1320:CYPPRESS:03Turkey violates human rights in Cyprus, says PACE rapporteur Nicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- A Council of Europe rapporteur for Cyprus has concluded that Turkey continues to violate the human rights of Greek Cypriots and Maronites, living in the island's Turkish occupied areas. In his report to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), the Committee's rapporteur Dick Marty said he agreed with a judgment by the European Court of Human Rights which found Turkey guilty of violating the rights of Greek Cypriot displaced people, and especially of enclaved persons in occupied Cyprus. He said he was shocked by what he saw during a visit to the island and by the continuing division of the country. [04] Weather forecast for Cyprus1325:CYPPRESS:04Weather forecast for Cyprus Nicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) - The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus: Friday and Saturday: 27/9/2002 to 28/9/2002 --------------------------- Fine with patchy cloud. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly light to moderate and the state of sea slight to moderate. Maximum temperature: 32C inland, around 30 C over south coastal areas and 28C over west coastal areas. Minimum temperature: 17C inland and over west coastal areas and around 20C over south coastal areas. Outlook for Sunday and Monday: 29/9/2002 to 30/9/2002 No change [05] Cypriot MP says ICC will be the main justice pillar1450:CYPPRESS:05Cypriot MP says ICC will be the main justice pillar Nicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- Cypriot deputy Christos Pourgourides has said the International Criminal Court has all the potentials to become the main pillar of an effective international system of justice. [06] Greece, Cyprus to work together to achieve EU accession1400:CYPPRESS:06Greece, Cyprus to work together to achieve EU accession Nicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- Greece has pledged to work until Cyprus succeeds in joining the European Union as a full member, the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Loverdos said here today. Speaking after a meeting with Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, Loverdos said neither celebrations nor exaggerating the risks ahead is appropriate whereas Kasoulides said the battle for EU accession will be won in stages. [07] Schwimmer warns Turkey over threats against Cyprus1420:CYPPRESS:07Schwimmer warns Turkey over threats against Cyprus By Nicos Markides Strasbourg, Sep 26 (CNA) -- Turkey's membership to the Council of Europe (CoE) will be questioned if it tries to solve its conflict with Cyprus or any other CoE member-state with the use of arms, CoE Secretary General, Walter Schwimmer, has told CNA. During a meeting with the press on the sidelines of the plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Schwimmer was asked by CNA to comment on threats by Turkish officials that there will be no limit to Turkey's reaction if Cyprus enters the European Union before a solution to the Cyprus problem. [08] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[09] Cyprus, Greece to promote joint development programmes1425:CYPPRESS:09Cyprus, Greece to promote joint development programmes Nicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Greece have joined forces to promote development programmes in the Middle East, the Balkans and the Black Sea region in a bid to help stability to these areas. Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said more organising, more consistent work and increased awareness are needed for a concerted effort to demonstrate that, though small in size, Cyprus and Greece can help countries of the region to develop to the benefit of all concerned. [10] Cypriot minister addresses Commonwealth Meeting1450:CYPPRESS:10Cypriot minister addresses Commonwealth Meeting Nicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- Cyprus has introduced reforms with a view to generate greater confidence and certainty in the private sector and in the process stimulate a rebound in economic activity and sustained economic growth, Finance Minsiter Takis Klerides has said. [11] New CoE Rapporteur appointed1955:CYPPRESS:11New CoE Rapporteur appointed By Nicos Markides Strasbourg, Sept 26 (CNA) The Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) appointed today Matyas Eorsi, new Rapporteur for Cyprus. [12] New Justice Minister sworn in2010:CYPPRESS:12New Justice Minister sworn in Nicosia, Sept 26 (CNA) Newly appointed Justice and Public Order Minister, Alecos Shambos pledged here Thursday to perform his duties to the best of his ability, fully aware of the problems the ministry is facing at present. Shambos was sworn in Minister of Justice and Public Order during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace, replacing Nicos Koshis who resigned on Tuesday. President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides congratulated the new minister and asked him to carry out his duties with meritocracy. [13] (Κ) Πρόεδρος Κληρίδης - Τ/Κ ηγέτης - ΣυνομιλίεςΠέραν της μίας ώρας κράτησε η σημερινή συνάντηση του Προέδρου της Δημοκρατίας Γλαύκου Κληρίδη και του Τ/Κ ηγέτη Ραούφ Ντενκτάς στο πλαίσιο των απευθείας συνομιλιών για το Κυπριακό.Η συνάντηση έγινε στην παρουσία του Ειδικού Συμβούλου του ΓΓ των ΗΕ για το Κυπριακό, Αλβαρο ντε Σότο και των συμβούλων των δύο ηγετών. [14] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
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