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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-02-08Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] House adopts resolution on the Middle East1250:CYPPRESS:01House adopts resolution on the Middle East Nicosia, 8 Feb (CNA) -- The plenary of the House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution expressing concern over the serious deterioration of the situation in the Middle East and condemned the violence exercised by the Israeli forces and Palestinian Islamic militants. [02] Congress asks for 15million dolllars for Cyprus1300:CYPPRESS:02US Congress asks for 15 million dollars for Cyprus Washington, Feb 8 (CNA) -- The American Congress has asked the US Administration to include in its budget 15 million dollars for Cyprus, to be used in various programmes. Specifically, within the framework of "International Security Aid" Congress has stated that not less than 15 million dollars from the appropriations for this purpose should be allocated to Cyprus, to be used only for scholarships, administrative support of the scholarship programme, bicommunal programmes and measures which have as their target the reunification of the island and are drawn up with the aim of lessening tension and promoting peace and cooperation between the two communities in Cyprus. CNA/KTS/MM/2002 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY [03] Two Cypriot Trade Union leaders go to Australia1315:CYPPRESS:03Two Cypriot trade union leaders go to Australia Nicosia, Feb 8 (CNA) -- Two Trade Union leaders, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, have left for Australia after an invitation from the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions Sharan Burrow. [04] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[06] Civil society can build confidence, says Cypriot Deputy1525:CYPPRESS:06Civil society can build confidence, says Cypriot deputy Nicosia, Feb 8 (CNA) -- Cyprus accession to the European Union as well as the settlement of the Cyprus problem will extend the opportunity to Greek and Turkish Cypriots, Greece and Turkey to come closer and promote peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. [07] Hungary supports just solution of Cyprus problem1635:CYPPRESS:07Hungary supports just solution of Cyprus problem Nicosia, Feb 8 (CNA) - Hungary supports a solution of the Cyprus problem based on the relevant UN resolutions, which provide for a bizonal bicommunal federation with a single sovereignty, a single international personality and a single citizenship, as well as the conclusions of the Helsinki European Council, according to which a solution of the Cyprus problem is not a precondition for the accession of the island to the EU. [08] Greek and Turkish Cypriot parties urge for federation1735:CYPPRESS:08Greek and Turkish Cypriot parties urge for federation Nicosia, Feb 8 (CNA) -- Greek Cypriot Democratic Party (DIKO) and Turkish Cypriot Patriotic Unity Movement (YBH) urge those involved in the direct talks on the Cyprus problem to reach a settlement based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation that will safeguard the independence and the indivisible sovereignty of Cyprus. [09] Spokesman: EU considers a timely settlement urgent1845:CYPPRESS:10Spokesman: EU considers a timely settlement urgent Nicosia, Feb 8 (CNA) -- Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today that each day that passes by, it becomes even more urgent for the European Union that a solution to the Cyprus problem is reached prior to the country's accession to the EU. [10] Greek Minister says Cyprus going through important times1900:CYPPRESS:11Greek Minister says Cyprus going through important times Nicosia, Feb 8 (CNA) -- Greek Minister of Public Order Michalis Chrysochoides, who paid a one-day visit to Cyprus, was today received by President Glafcos Clerides and also had separate meetings with House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias, Minister of Justice and Public Order Nicos Koshis, and Archbishop Chrysostomos. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |