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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 04-12-10Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Cyprus aims to link Turkey's EU course with human rights1340:CYPPRESS:01Cyprus aims to link Turkey's EU course with human rights Nicosia, Dec 10 (CNA) - The aim of the Republic of Cyprus at the European Council later this month is to directly link Turkey's EU accession course with the full respect of human rights, Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides said today. In statements on the occasion of today's 56th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Chrysostomides said that in the event Ankara receives a date to commence EU accession negotiations, the Cyprus government wants Turkey to be under constant observation by all 25 EU members regarding the protection and respect of human rights, adding that it was not possible for Cyprus to be excluded from the protection of human rights. [02] Cypriot President says EU talking about terms for Turkey's bid1350:CYPPRESS:02Cypriot President says EU talking about terms for Turkey's bid Nicosia, Dec 10 (CNA) - Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said today that he had heard nothing in Europe about vetoing Turkey's EU accession course but rather about terms that should be imposed on Ankara in order to forward its European bid. Commenting on a gallop, according to which 70% of the Cypriot people believe the Republic of Cyprus should veto Turkey's EU course at the December 16 and 17 European Council, President Papadopoulos said, ''I have heard no one in Europe speaking about a veto. They are talking about terms that should be imposed on Turkey to become a member.'' Meanwhile, Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides said the EU's Dutch presidency was pressing on with its meetings on all levels with the other 24 member states in order to arrive at a text on the European Council's conclusions, that would be presented to the heads of state and government. [03] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[04] Greek Army Commander says Greece stands by Cyprus1420:CYPPRESS:04Greek Army Commander says Greece stands by Cyprus Nicosia, Dec 10 (CNA) -- Greek Army Commander Nicolaos Duvas has assured that Greece stands by Cyprus and supports with all its strength efforts for a just solution to the Cyprus problem. [05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[06] Cypriot ECA member gives solemn undertaking before Court of Justice1945:CYPPRESS:06Cypriot ECA member gives solemn undertaking before Court of Justice Brussels, Dec 10 (CNA) -- Kikis Kazamias, Cyprus' former Minister of Communications and Works gave today a solemn undertaking before the Court Justice of the European Communities as a member of the European Court of Auditors. [07] European Greens support opening of Turkey's membership talks2005:CYPPRESS:07European Greens support opening of Turkey's membership talks By Nicos Bellos Brussels, Dec 10 (CNA) ''Turkey will have to normalise its relations with Cyprus and Ankara accepts this, German Green MEP Cem Ozdemir has stated, adding that ''at no stage was recognition of Cyprus a precondition for the opening of accessions talks, and the Council should reject efforts to make it one''. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |