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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 04-03-09Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] UN optimistic overCyprus talks0820:CYPPRESS:01UN optimistic over Cyprus talks by Apostolis Zoupaniotis United Nations, Mar 9 (CNA) -- The United Nations hopes that the negotiations for a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem based on the Secretary-Generals plan will conclude successfully. [02] Bush to Karamanlis: need for cooperation on Cyprus0835:CYPPRESS:02Bush to Karamanlis: need for cooperation on Cyprus By Demetris Apokis Washington, Mar 9 (CNA) -- In a letter congratulating newly-elected Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, US President George Bush is expected to reaffirm the continuation of excellent relations between Washington and Athens. Sources in Washington told CNA that in his letter to be sent to Karamanlis, the US President will stress the need for cooperation between the two countries in order to reach a solution to the Cyprus problem based on the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's plan so as to allow a united Cyprus to become an EU member by 1 May 2004. [03] Papadopoulos: Turkish side applies usual tactics at talks1210:CYPPRESS:03Papadopoulos: Turkish side applies usual tactics at talks Nicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos believes that the Turkish side is applying its usual tactics at the negotiating table by upgrading its demands only to relinquish some of them to look as if it is making concessions. [04] First biocommunal philatelic exhibition opens1300:CYPPRESS:04First Biocommunal Philatelic exhibition opens Nicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) -- The first philatelic exhibition by Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots opened last night as philatelists from both communities stressed that such events help promote peace and understanding. [05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus1445:CYPPRESS:05Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus Nicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) - Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are: Temperatures (degrees Celcius) Station Maximum Minimum Weather (At 1200 UTC) Nicosia 17 2 FINE Larnaca 18 3 FINE Limassol 18 7 FINE Paphos 15 4 FINE [06] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[07] Cyprus President sees increased Turkish intransigence1520:CYPPRESS:07Cyprus President sees increased Turkish intransigence Nicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos sees an upgrading in the intransigent stance of the Turkish Cypriot side at the UN-led direct talks, aimed at solving the island's political problem by May 1st, when it joins the European Union. [08] Cyprus Foreign Minister: agreement ratification by Turkey necessary1610:CYPPRESS:08Cyprus Foreign Minister: agreement ratification by Turkey necessary Nicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) Cyprus Foreign Minister George Iacovou has said that Turkey's insistence on having any agreement on Cyprus ratified by the Turkish national assembly after referenda among Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots was not an option for the government in Nicosia. [09] EPP leader hopes for Cyprus solution before May 1st1725:CYPPRESS:09EPP leader hopes for Cyprus solution before May 1st by Argyro Angelidou Strasbourg, Mar 9 (CNA) - President of the European Popular Party Hans Gert Pottering expressed today to CNA the hope that the two sides in Cyprus would reach an agreement on the island's political problem before May 1st, when Cyprus will officially be joining the EU. [10] Finance Minister participates in ECOFIN meeting1845:CYPPRESS:10Finance Minister participates in ECOFIN meeting by Nicos Bellos Brussels, Mar 9 (CNA) - Cypriot Minister of Finance Markos Kyprianou participated today in the ECOFIN Council, which discussed preparations for the Brussels Spring European Council and VAT reduction on certain products and services. The Ministers examined the final texts to be submitted to the Brussels Council that is expected to deal with employment and competition issues. The documents adopted today refer to the necessity to continue reforms in the labour market to make it more flexible, to enhance investment and to improve competitiveness. [11] Cyprus Airways official carrier of British Paraolympic athletes1935:CYPPRESS:11Cyprus Airways official carrier of British Paraolympic athletes Nicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) - Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be the official carrier for the British Paraolympic Committee for the Athens Paraolympic Games. [12] UN sets April 20 as date for Cyprus referenda2000:CYPPRESS:12UN sets April 20 as date for Cyprus referenda by Apostolis Zoupaniotis United Nations, Mar 9 (CNA) - The date for referenda on a Cyprus solution agreement has been set as April 20 by the United Nations, UN Secretary General's Spokesman Fred Eckhard said today. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |