Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-20

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

CONTENTS

[01] FM Kotzias' statement on the 42nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

[02] Clarificaton on Ambassador's statement regarding the extradition case of Turkish military personnel

[03] Culture ministry to stage free August Moon events throughout Greece next month

[04] New hotels in Athens promise to attract more tourists

[05] FM Kotzias' statement on the 42nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

[01] FM Kotzias' statement on the 42nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

"The repercussions of the Turkish invasion include the uprooting of over 200,000 Cypriots from their ancient hearths, the humanitarian tragedy of the missing, the systematic and – according to Turkish Cypriot protests – still ongoing Turkish settlement, and looting of the Greek and Christian heritage, of the occupied areas.

Greece does not and will never accept the consequences of the Turkish invasion. It has made it clear to all sides that the elimination of the anachronistic system of guarantees and the withdrawal of all Turkish occupation forces – which, as the recent events in Turkey confirmed, undermine rather than ensure constitutional order and democratic normalcy – are an integral part of the solution of the Cyprus problem.

A constant concern and chief pursuit of our foreign policy is the ending of the ongoing Turkish occupation, which assails not only the rights of the Greek Cypriot community, but also those of the Turkish Cypriot community. Our goal is the achievement of a just, viable, comprehensive and agreed solution of the Cyprus problem, based on the relevant UN resolutions and the implementation of the community acquis throughout the territory of Cyprus.

Today, we bow to the memory of our brothers who fell in Cyprus in 1974. We express our respect for and patriotic gratitude to all the defenders, Cypriots and Greeks, of the Republic of Cyprus.

Greece is and will remain at Cyprus' side, assisting and supporting Cypriot Hellenism and the whole of the Cypriot people," according to the announcement.

[02] Clarificaton on Ambassador's statement regarding the extradition case of Turkish military personnel

Therefore, a clarification is presented below:

"The Ambassador emphasized that the Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece in a military helicopter after the weekend coup attempt would have a fair and transparent trial back home.

He stated that Turkey's expectation is an immediate extradition of the military personnel back to Turkey. This would have very positive repercussions on the relations of both countries. On the other hand, a negative decision might cause negative feelings in the Turkish public opinion and naturally that this is something he does not desire, as his primary duty as Ambassador is to improve bilateral relations and keep things stable.

The Ambassador also thanked the Greek authorities at the highest level for the timely support and cooperation they gave in face of the coup attempt, and in our efforts to reinstate democracy and the rule of law."

[03] Culture ministry to stage free August Moon events throughout Greece next month

The ministry is opening 116 monuments, sites and museums all around Greece, free of charge, and organising performances of music, dance, theatre, art exhibitions, film screenings and poetry nights in the moonlight, from August 17 until August 21.

[04] New hotels in Athens promise to attract more tourists

The 4-star Athens Tiare Hotel, at Omonia Square, with a capacity of 111 rooms, run by the company Mage Hotels and Resorts, is expected to officialy open its doors at the end of the month. "The hotel, which has just opened, is fully booked, although it has not yet been advertised," the management said in statements to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.

Electra Metropolis, a new 5-star hotel of Electra Hotels & Resorts Group, on Mitropoleos Street is also expected to start its operation in the coming days. The hotel will have a capacity of 216 rooms - 19 of which are suites and 18 family rooms.

Wyndham Hotel will take its first step into Europe with the opening of a hotel at Karaiskaki square, Athens, in the first quarter of 2017. It will have a capacity of 273 rooms, and amongst others will have 2,500 sq.m. total space for conference rooms - its largest conference room will have a capacity of 650 people - and a 450 sq.m. roof garden, a swimming pool and 360° view across Athens.

Moreover, the sale of the hotel complex of Astir Palace, for over 400 million euros, from the National Bank and the HRADF in Apollo Investments Hold Co, is estimated to have been completed by September. The sale of the Athens Hilton is also underway.

[05] FM Kotzias' statement on the 42nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

"The repercussions of the Turkish invasion include the uprooting of over 200,000 Cypriots from their ancient hearths, the humanitarian tragedy of the missing, the systematic and – according to Turkish Cypriot protests – still ongoing Turkish settlement, and looting of the Greek and Christian heritage, of the occupied areas.

Greece does not and will never accept the consequences of the Turkish invasion. It has made it clear to all sides that the elimination of the anachronistic system of guarantees and the withdrawal of all Turkish occupation forces – which, as the recent events in Turkey confirmed, undermine rather than ensure constitutional order and democratic normalcy – are an integral part of the solution of the Cyprus problem.

A constant concern and chief pursuit of our foreign policy is the ending of the ongoing Turkish occupation, which assails not only the rights of the Greek Cypriot community, but also those of the Turkish Cypriot community. Our goal is the achievement of a just, viable, comprehensive and agreed solution of the Cyprus problem, based on the relevant UN resolutions and the implementation of the community acquis throughout the territory of Cyprus.

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