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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-03-27Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1530:CYPPRESS:01[01] President - Finnish EnvoyNicosia, Mar 27 (CNA) -- Finland's envoy for Cyprus Jaakko Blomberg believes there is now a "unique opportunity and a new sense of dynamism" to help bring about a solution which should not be missed.He also said external factors, such as improved Greco-Turkish ties, favour a solution but it is up to the parties themselves to agree on a settlement, which should be based on the principles outlined by the UN Secretary General. CNA MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1530:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus - CNA - RIA Novosti delegationNicosia, Mar 27 (CNA) - A three-member delegation from the Russian News Agency Ria Novosti arrives in Cyprus here tomorrow for a four-day visit at the invitation of Cyprus News Agency (CNA).The delegation comprises Chairman Alexei Volin, Vice Chairman Alexei Jidakov and Director of Marketing Department Mrs Irina Kuksheva. CNA/FZ/GP/2000 1535:CYPPRESS:03[03] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Mar 27 (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 23 5 FINE
Larnaca 21 8 FINE
Limassol 22 11 FINE
Paphos 19 8 FINE
CNA MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1610:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus - Nauru - Diplomatic relationsNicosia, Mar 27 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Nauru have signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations, according to an official announcement issued today.The agreement was signed last Thursday, at the Cyprus permanent mission to the UN in New York, by the permanent representatives of the two countries, Sotos Zackhaios and Vinci Clodumar. CNA MA/MCH/20001705:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus - European Radiocommunication Committee - 28thmeeting Nicosia, Mar 27 (CNA) -- The 28th meeting of the European Radiocommunication Committee (ERC) opened here today, with the participation of 43 representatives of the European Conference of Post and Telecommunications administration (CEPT) member states, as well as the European Commission and other European Telecommunications Organisations.Participants will discuss issues such as the draft decisions on extending the frequency bands for the introduction of terrestrial universal mobile telecommunications systems and the licensing of satellite interactive terminals. CNA MA/MCH/20001800:CYPPRESS:06[06] AKEL General Secretary - Statements on visit to GreeceLarnaca, Mar 27 (CNA) -- General Secretary of left-wing AKEL party Demitris Christofias today said that the Greek political leadership has assured him a settlement to the Cyprus problem remains their priority and that relations with Turkey cannot be ironed out unless a settlement in Cyprus is achieved.Speaking on his return from Athens today, where he opened AKEL's new office in the Greek capital and met the Foreign Minister and political party officials, Christofias said he briefed George Papandreou on his party's efforts for more contacts between Greek and Turkish Cypriots as well as a recent visit to the Turkish occupied area of Karpasia, the only area where Greek Cypriots continue to live. CNA MA/MCH/20001810:CYPPRESS:07[07] Hungarian MPs - Visit to CyprusNicosia, Mar 27 (CNA) -- Hungarian MPs visiting the island today expressed their solidarity to the government of Cyprus in its efforts to reunite the country on the basis of a bizonal, bicommunal federation, as stipulated for in UN resolutions.The four members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, headed by its chairman Itsvan Szent-Ivanyi, discussed with Cypriot officials the island's political problem, the European Union accession course of the two countries and economic relations. CNA MA/MCH/20001930:CYPPRESS:08[08] Book - US consul Cesnola - Cyprus antiquitiesNicosia, Mar 27 (CNA) -- A 393-page hardback book with black-and-white photographs and documents on the life and work of US consul in Cyprus from 1865- 1876, Luigi Palma di Cesnola, was presented today by the Popular Bank only a few weeks before the opening of four permanent galleries of Cyprus artifacts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York.The "Cesnola collection" was bought by the Metropolitan when it was first established in 1880 for 120.000 US dollars, an enormous sum at the time, and today, 125 years later will be housed in the four galleries, restoring the dignity of the antiquities that were in storerooms for so many years. CNA MA/MCH/20002115:CYPPRESS:09[09] Turkish Cypriots - Blood samples - EventBy Fanitsa Zannettou Nicosia, Mar 27 (CNA) -- Some 300 Turkish Cypriots, including the son of their leader Rauf Denktash and a political party leader, turned up at the UN- controlled Ledra Palace hotel today to give blood samples for six-year-old Greek Cypriot Andreas Vasiliou, in urgent need for a bone marrow transplant.The Turkish Cypriots expressed satisfaction with the fact that they were given this opportunity, noting that it is a humanitarian issue and anybody may find themselves in the shoes of the young boy and his family. CNA FZ/MA/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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