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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 01-06-05Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1030:CYPPRESS:01[01] UN report - CyprusNicosia, Jun 5 (CNA) -- UN-led proximity talks between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot sides were not possible to resume in late January despite an invitation to the parties, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has noted in his report on the UN operations in Cyprus, adding that his Special Adviser Alvaro de Soto continues to work "so as to be of assistance to the parties at the appropriate time."Annan also notes that UNFICYP operates under restrictions imposed by the Turkish Cypriot illegal regime and the Turkish occupation forces, which continue to violate the military status quo in the village of Strovilia, on the south east of the island. CNA MM/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1035:CYPPRESS:02[02] UNFICYP - Troop replacementNicosia, Jun 5 (CNA) -- Slovakia is sending some 280 officers and troops to serve with the UN peace-keeping force in Cyprus to replace departing Austrian and Slovenian personnel, a UN press release has said.An advance party of 40 Slovaks is already on the island, and the rest of the contingent is arriving in two groups, the first of 140 today and a second of 100 troops due here on 19 June. CNA MM/GP/20011240:CYPPRESS:03[03] President Clerides - Slovak Chief Negotiator for EUNicosia, Jun 5 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Slovakia are on the same road towards united Europe and this is the "backbone" of the two countries' cooperation, Slovak Chief Negotiator for the EU, Jan Figel, said here today after a meeting with Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides.Figel, who is on a two-day visit to Cyprus, said Slovakia and Cyprus should open more space for intensive dialogue in economic cooperation matters as well as cultural exchanges and tourism. CNA AAR/GP/20011410:CYPPRESS:04[04] Spokesman - UN reportNicosia, Jun 5 (CNA) -- The Cyprus government has described a report issued by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on the operation of the UN peace-keeping force in Cyprus as "objective and satisfactory", noting that it points the finger at Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Dentkash for the halt in the UN-led peace talks.Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said UN Secretary General Kofi Annan notes in his six-monthly report that he invited President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to attend proximity talks in late January, the latter requested no date to be fixed for the talks and "it has not proved possible to resume talks" in the reporting period. CNA MA/MM/GP/20011430:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus government - Israel - Bomb attackNicosia, Jun 5 (CNA) - The Cyprus government has strongly deplored the bomb attack in Tel Aviv, on June 1, which resulted in the death of at least 20 young persons.Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said today "the government will express through a message of the Foreign Minister its sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims". CNA/MA/RG/GP/2001 CNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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