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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 97-12-15
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[01] DPA opens Arabic Desk in Nicosia
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[01] DPA opens Arabic Desk in Nicosia
Nicosia, Dec 15 (CNA) -- The German news agency, DPA, launched Monday an
international service in Arabic, which will reach subscribers in the Arab
world directly from DPA's newly established Arabic Desk in Nicosia.
Thomas von Mouillard, DPA's Deputy Editor-in-Chief and head of foreign
services, said "after nearly 30 years of fruitful cooperation with Egypt's
Middle East News Agency (MENA), DPA decided to relaunch the service under
its immediate editorial control with enhanced contents reflecting the
changed news requirements in the area."
Walter Richtberg, DPA President and General Manager, praised the high
standard of service offered in Cyprus.
"During my visit I was impressed and I am thankful to the public
services which responded so well to our needs", he said, adding that he was
particularly grateful to the support extended by the Cyprus News Agency
(CNA).
Nabil Megalli, Editor of DPA's Arabic Desk in Nicosia, said the new
service will run from 0600 local time to midnight, seven days a week, with
gradual upgrading to a full 24 hours operation within the course of 1998.
CNA/GP/1997
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY
CNA END
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