 |
Compact version |
|
 |
        |
|
 |
||
|
Sunday, 22 December 2024
|
||
 |
 |
|
|
|
Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-03-01Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1620: CYPPRESS:01[01] ÏSCE - Cyprus Parliamentary electionsNicosia, Mar 1 (CNA) - The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will for the first time observe elections in Cyprus. Two officers at the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will be coming here mid-March for a preparatory visit in view of the May 27 parliamentary elections.Informed sources told CNA the decision was taken by the OSCE but it should not raise concerns regarding the election process in Cyprus, as this is normal practice and the ODIHR has observed elections in European Union countries such as Finland, Spain and Holland. CNA MA/MM/20011635:CYPPRESS:02[02] Spokesman - Turkish Cypriots - Economic crisisNicosia, Mar 1 (CNA) -- Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said that for the first time Turkish Cypriots are beginning to air the view that a settlement of the Cyprus question could contribute towards the resolution of economic and social problems they are facing in the Turkish occupied part of the island."Pressure from Turkish Cypriots against the policies of the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Rauf Dentkash and his associates is a factor that, in conjunction with other elements, could prove useful in the future towards efforts to achieve a settlement," Papapetrou said at his daily briefing. CNA MM/MA/20011915:CYPPRESS:03[03] Communications Minister - Air transportNicosia, Mar 1 (CNA) -- Three airlines have secured permission to operate scheduled flights out of Cyprus to 22 destinations as of today, Communications and Works Minister Averof Neofytou announced here after meeting the airlines' chief executives, following yesterday's cabinet decision to allow scheduled flights from private companies.The minister said he expects that European Union member-states and the twelve candidate countries will be able to operate flights to Cyprus as of the beginning of 2002. CNA MM/MK/20012045:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus - IranTehran, Mar 1 (CNA) -- Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has described relations between the Islamic Republic and Cyprus as "suitable", adding that Iran intends to improve its relations with all countries in accordance with its detente policies.This was set out during a meeting in Tehran between Khatami and Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, who conveyed President Glafcos Clerides' "warm greetings" and a written message to President Khatami, adding that Cyprus favours expansion of political, economic and tourist relations with Iran, according to the Iranian News Agency IRNA. CNA MM/ÌÊ/2001 CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY CNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
|
All Rights Reserved.