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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-09-17Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Papadopoulos: Proposals will make Annan's plan more functional0830:CYPPRESS:01Papadopoulos: Proposals will make Annan's plan more functional Larnaca, Sep 17 (CNA) -- UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's plan for a Cyprus settlement is accepted as a basis for negotiations, Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos has said, noting that the proposals of the Greek Cypriot side to amend the plan will make it more functional and more viable. The Cypriot President was speaking to the press on his return last night from Greece, where he held talks with Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis. Invited to comment on Annan's reference in the UN chief's annual report to the UN General Assembly on the work of the United Nations, that he would resume active efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem provided that the parties concerned would demonstrate their commitment to a settlement based on his peace plan, Papadopoulos said ''this is the same statement included in his (the SG's) Report on Cyprus to the UN Security Council. This was his stable position in The Hague and in the Report he submitted to the Security Council. The same wording,'' he added. [02] Eckhard: Commitment not in place from all parties in Cyprus1000:CYPPRESS:02Eckhard: Commitment not in place from all parties in Cyprus by Apostolis Zoupaniotis United Nations, Sep 17 (CNA) -- The UN Secretary General would once again get actively involved in efforts for a Cyprus settlement if he received from the parties some serious and credible expression of their willingness to once again negotiate for a settlement along the lines that he proposed to them on the basis ïf his plan, UN Secretary General's spokesman Fred Eckhard has said. [03] Rice and Papandreou look into Cyprus developments1010:CYPPRESS:03Rice and Papandreou look into Cyprus developments by Demetris Apokis Washington, Sep 17 (CNA) -- The Cyprus problem was among the issues discussed during a meeting US President's National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice had here yesterday with Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou. [04] Weston: US and Greece have great coincidence on Cyprus1015:CYPPRESS:04Weston: US and Greece have great coincidence on Cyprus by Demetris Apokis Washington, Sep 17 (CNA) -- US and Greece have a great coincidence of views on all aspects related to the Cyprus problem and also on the way ahead, US State Department Special Coordinator for Cyprus Thomas Weston said after meeting here Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou. [05] CY to start flights from Larnaca to Colombo1020:CYPPRESS:05CY to start flights from Larnaca to Colombo Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) -- Cyprus Airways will start flights from Larnaca to Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, from November 18. [06] Nearly 1.5 m. crossings of the divide between April and August1150:CYPPRESS:06Nearly 1.5 m. crossings of the divide between April and August Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) -- There were nearly 1.5 million crossings between the free and the occupied areas of Cyprus and vice-versa between April 23 and August 31, 2003 according to a Justice and Public Order Ministry report on the government's measures aimed at improving the position of Turkish Cypriots. Justice and Public Order Minister Doros Theodorou told a news conference on government measures for Turkish Cypriots that the government had shown its good will to help Turkish Cypriots by introducing a series of measures aimed at bringing people from both sides of the divide together and at improving the Turkish Cypriots' position, always within the framework of the Republic's laws and EU laws and directives. Theodorou said the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and other countries would not accept the partial lifting of restrictions on free movement in Cyprus as a solution to the Cyprus problem. The minister reported on each ministry's role in taking measures aimed at improving the position of the Turkish Cypriots. [07] Iacovou to attend Lindh's funeral1225:CYPPRESS:06Iacovou to attend Lindh's funeral Nicosia, 17 Sep (CNA) -- Foreign Minister Georgios Iacovou will represent Cyprus at the funeral of Sweden's Foreign Minister Anna Lindh scheduled to take place on Friday. [09] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[10] Cyprus journalists condemn ''charges'' against T/C journalists1415:CYPPRESS:09Cyprus journalists condemn ''charges'' against T/C journalists Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) The Union of Cyprus Journalists has strongly denounced a new wave of persecution of Turkish Cypriot journalists in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus, describing it as an escalation of the unrelenting campaign and effort by the occupation regime to strangle the voices of those who are trying to end the occupation. [11] German MP: Annan plan a proper basis for solution1430:CYPPRESS:10German MP: Annan plan a proper basis for solution Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) -- The Annan peace plan for Cyprus is a proper basis for the solution of the Cyprus question, President of the German - Cypriot Parliamentary Friendship Group Siegfried Helias stressed here today. Helias, at the head of a parliamentary delegation of the German Bundestag, met in Nicosia with Foreign Minister Giorgos Iacovou, who briefed the German delegation on recent developments in the Cyprus problem. [12] Maritime Cyprus 2003 Conference starts on September 211435:CYPPRESS:11Maritime Cyprus 2003 Conference starts on September 21 Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) -- One of the worlds largest shipping conferences, entitled Maritime Cyprus 2003, will be held from 21-24 September in Limassol with its main theme the Widening shipping horizons. The conference will be held at Evagoras Lanitis Centre Charoupomilos in Limassol and among the issues, which will be examined, are Maritime security, Flag Responsibilities, Maritime industrial relations and the Environment. During the conference, a seminar on Cyprus cruising entitled Cyprus A cruise Centre will take place on Monday (22 September) and Friday (26 September). It will be attended by journalists from trade and consumer cruising publications from Germany, Holland, Ireland, Russia, Switzerland and the UK. [13] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[14] Omirou and Durduran agree on Cyprus issue and Euro-elections1910:CYPPRESS:13Omirou and Durduran agree on Cyprus issue and Euro-elections Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) -- Socialist Movement EDEK leader Yiannakis Omirou and leader of Turkish Cypriot Movement of Patriotic Unity Alpay Durduran agreed here today on the need for a solution of the Cyprus problem and the participation of Turkish Cypriots at the European Parliament elections, to take place June 2004. ''During our meeting'', the EDEK leader said, ''we reaffirmed the firm dedication of our parties to the need for a solution of the Cyprus question as soon as possible, a solution that would reunite our country and ensure the fundamental freedoms and human rights for all people of Cyprus within the framework of a federal state''. [15] President leaves on Monday to NY to address UN General Assembly2025:CYPPRESS:14President leaves on Monday to NY to address UN General Assembly Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) -- President of the Republic Tassos Papadopoulos departs Monday for New York to address the UN General Assembly, where he will also meet UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. [16] Iran supports a solution on Cyprus based on UN resolutions2040:CYPPRESS:15Iran supports a solution on Cyprus based on UN resolutions Nicosia, Sep 17 (CNA) -- Iran supports a just solution of the Cyprus issue, based on the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami stressed, adding that his country position is given in all international organisations''. Khatami received in Teheran on Wednesday House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias who is on an official visit to Iran heading a parliamentary delegation. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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