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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-01-16Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CYPRIOT FM STATEMENTCypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcos Kyprianou has made clear that Cyprus will not consent to the opening of negotiating chapters in Turkey`s EU accession course, if Turkey does not make progress with regard to the obligations it assumed towards the Republic of Cyprus.Kyprianou`s remarks came in response to a statement by Turkey`s State Minister and Chief Negotiator with the EU Egemen Bagis, as quoted by Anadolu News Agency, that efforts will intensify for the opening of the chapters of Education and Culture, and Energy as part of Turkey`s EU bid. Invited by CNA to comment on Bagis` statements, Kyprianou recalled Cyprus` ``clear and official position`` announced during the EU December 2009 General Affairs and External Relations Council regarding six negotiating chapters, in which Energy, and Education and Culture are included. ``According to our view, the Republic of Cyprus will not agree to progress in these chapters if Turkey does not meet its obligations with regard to Cyprus and especially the obligations mentioned in the EU declaration of 2005.`` [02] CYPRUS COIN - BEST TRADE COIN AWARDCyprus 2 euro coin has been awarded first prize, gaining the title Best Trade Coin in an international competition organised in 2009 by Krause Publications, the American publisher of World Coin News, the Central Bank of Cyprus has announced.The winning coin is the common 2 euro circulation coin which depicts a cross shaped idol dating back to the chalcolithic period (3000 BC). The idol is an example of Cyprus prehistoric art and civilisation. The award will be presented on 30 January 2010 during a special ceremony at the World Money Fair in Berlin. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |