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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-20
CONTENTS
[01] Need for just and viable solution to Cyprus issue more current than
ever, PM Tsipras comments in tweet
[02] Five ethnic Greek villages in southern Albania threatened by
wildfire; Greece's aid requested
[01] Need for just and viable solution to Cyprus issue more current than
ever, PM Tsipras comments in tweet
The Greek government remains committed to the need to find a just
solution to the Cyprus issue, which ensures peace, stability and
prosperity, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras tweeted on on Wednesday, the
42nd anniversary on a Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern
parts of the Cyprus Republic.
Using the official account of the Greek premier (@PrimeministerGR),
Tsipras had earlier retweeted a post by Cyprus President Nicos
Anastasiades on the anniversary, adding the comment "42 years since
the Attila invasion and the occupation, the need for a just and viable
solution is more current than ever."
[02] Five ethnic Greek villages in southern Albania threatened by
wildfire; Greece's aid requested
GJIROKASTR (ANA/ P. Barkas) Five villages occupied by the ethnic Greek
minority in southern Albania were under serious threat from wildfires
burning in the Delvine region since Tuesday night and had to evacuate
residents, Finiq Mayor Leonidas Christos reported on Wednesday.
Residents had to leave their homes in Dhiver, Ajios Andreas, Kulurat
and Theologo, the mayor said, while reports said that some houses
were ablaze. The five fire engines sent from Sarande, Gjirokastr and
Igoumenitsa in Greece were unable to control the situation, which was
deteriorating constantly due to the strong winds, he said.
Albanian authorities have asked Greece for help with airborne
fire-fighting equipment, which has yet to arrive.
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