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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 99-10-27
CONTENTS
[01] National Council - Cyprus question
[02] Cyprus - Libya - Protocol
[03] Seminar - Women in Politics
[04] Cyprus - Miss Universe
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[01] National Council - Cyprus question
Nicosia, Oct 27 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides today discussed the
Cyprus problem with political party leaders at a five-hour meeting during
which the parties expressed their views on the issue.
Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said "the President informed
them on his recent meetings with US Presidential Emissary for Cyprus Alfred
Moses while Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides on his recent consultations
in Athens."
CNA AA/MA/EC/1999
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[02] Cyprus - Libya - Protocol
Nicosia, Oct 27 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Libya signed a protocol of cooperation
today which restores relations between the two countries after the embargo
imposed on Libya by the UN was lifted.
The protocol was signed by Cyprus' Finance Minister Takis Klerides and
Libyan Justice and Social Order Minister Mohamed Belgasem El Zwei.
CNA RG/EC/1999
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[03] Seminar - Women in Politics
Nicosia, Oct 27 (CNA) -- The women of Cyprus have a high standard of
education and are widely accepted in the labour market but they have to
increase their participation in politics and public life, a press
conference on a four-day "Election Campaign School" heard today.
The workshop which begins on Wednesday, is organised by the government
National Machinery for Women's Rights, comprising women's organisations and
the British Council and will be conducted by London-based Eyecatcher
Associates/Shevolution.
CNA RM/MA/EC/1999
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[04] Cyprus - Miss Universe
Nicosia, Oct 27 (CNA) -- The 49th annual Miss Universe pageant will take
place in Cyprus on May 19 next year, at an estimated cost of nearly 2,5
million pounds (about five m. US dollars), Commerce, Industry and Tourism
Minister Nicos Rolandis announced here today.
He said the hosting of the event was like a "homecoming of mythology,
legend and history", since the goddess of beauty Aphrodite was born off
Cyprus' shores, according to legend and said the winner will be given the
golden apple which symbolises the ultimate beauty.
CNA FZ/MM/EC/1999
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