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Cyprus Mail: Press Review in English, 99-08-11

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Wednesday, August 11, 1999

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/Alternatives in the US package.../ THE Greek language press yesterday gave most of its attention to the Cyprus problem and the US allegedly sending a package of alternatives to Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash.

Simerini said that the US was trying to tempt Denktash to the negotiating table with the promise of making it worth his while financially. According to the paper's diplomatic sources "the Americans who do not work on the logic of applying pressure but on the system of exchange" are ready to offer the Turkish Cypriots financial aid and the possibility of forming trade agreements with other countries.

Simerini_ _continued that the aid would be given "in conjunction with the EU, the logic of the mutual trust building measures and the development of a final solution to the Cyprus problem".

Phileleftheros_ _reported that "Washington wants progress because of president (Bill) Clinton's involvement". The paper said that even though the negotiation process was still "foggy" because of the Turkish side's "obsession for maximalist demands," the Americans continued to process ideas and scenarios which will be presented to both sides at the most suitable time. The Americans were aiming Clinton's visits to the region in the Autumn to coincide with progress on the issue.

Alithia_ _said that negotiations in New York in September and President Glafcos Clerides’ meeting with Denktash in October were all part of the US plan. Clinton's upcoming meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit in Washington would also play a vital part in the process. According to_ Alithia sources, Western diplomats are optimistic that Denktash would finally go to the negotiation table despite chronic indications to the contrary. The same sources, according to the paper, also indicated that talks between Clerides and Denktash would probably take place in October, "either in the presence of UN Secretary-general (Kofi Annan) or one of his top representatives." _ The paper also said that the new American ambassador to Cyprus, Donald Butler, would be beginning his official duties between August 20 and 22.

Machi differed from the other papers in devoting its front page to government reshuffle rumours. The paper said that only Government Spokesman Costas Serezis would be removed from his position during the "mini-reshuffle" in September. A wider reshuffle would take place a month later after a series of discussions between Clerides and Disy. The paper said that Serezis would probably be replaced by Disy deputy Prodromos Prodromou or party member Chrysostomos Sofianos. Prodromou, it reported, had already been urged to accept the position if it was offered to him.

Haravghi said that Communist Party Akel would recommend that all stock exchange gains be taxed. The paper said it had information from Akel deputy Kikis Kazamias and that the decision had been taken because of complaints that people had made large amounts of money on the stockmarket without being taxed.

Politis, meanwhile, said that there was "hysteria for the king of life," referring to the solar eclipse today. The paper also printed a merged picture depicting February's total eclipse as seen in western Australia.

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