Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-08-29
CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS -ARTEMIDA -RECONSTRUCTION
[02] SPOKESMAN - TURKISH POLICY
[01] CYPRUS -ARTEMIDA -RECONSTRUCTION
Cyprus to reconstruct Artemida village in Peloponnesus
The government of Cyprus decided to reconstruct the Greek village of
Artemida in Peloponnesus which was razed by the ongoing forest fires
in the country and construction will begin as soon as possible.
Government Spokesman Vasilis Palmas told reporters after the cabinet
meeting Wednesday afternoon that the village of Artemida in
Peloponnesus was the choice for reconstruction following consultations
with the Greek government.
He also conveyed the governments appeal that all money collected to be
deposited in the accounts which the government of Cyprus has opened, so
that after Artemida is reconstructed, we can try to reconstruct one
more village.
Asked which is the second village that will be reconstructed, the
Spokesman said that his Greek counterpart mentioned three villages
which suffered the most damage. However, he said, if the money required
to reconstruct a second village is collected, then the government will
contact the Greek government to proceed with its pledge.
[02] SPOKESMAN - TURKISH POLICY
The Cypriot government underlined the importance of a change in the
Turkish stance on Cyprus.
Government Spokesman Vasilis Palmas, invited to comment on Abdullah
Guls election to the Turkish presidency, said that it would be good to
see in practice his approach and political will as far as the Cyprus
problem is concerned.
Asked if the government believes that there will be a change in the
Turkish policy so that there can be some progress on Cyprus, Palmas
said that this will become evident in practice after Mr. Gul undertakes
the presidency of Turkey, but also from the Turkish leadership in
general, whether there will be any development making them to approach
issues in a more positive manner.
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