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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-02-20Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Kasoulides : Germany supports a solution in Cyprus0945:CYPPRESS:01Kasoulides:Germany supports a solution in Cyprus Nicosia, Feb 20 (CNA) - Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has said that German Foreign Minister Yoschka Fischer has shown great interest in the Cyprus question and has conveyed his country's desire to see the ongoing peace talks on Cyprus bear fruit prior to Cyprus' accession to the European Union. [02] Alvaro de Soto leaves for New York1050:CYPPRESS:02Alvaro de Soto leaves for New York Larnaca, Feb 20 (CNA) -- UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alvaro De Soto left today for New York to report to the UN chief and brief the Security Council, on the first round of UN-led direct talks suspended yesterday for a brief reflection period. Talks will resume on March 1, with fewer but longer meetings. [03] Papapetrou: No settlement unless Turkey alters its stance1405:CYPPRESS:03Papapetrou: No settlement unless Turkey alters its stance Larnaca, Feb 20 (CNA) -- If the Turkish side continues to insist on a two-state solution for Cyprus, there will be no settlement, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today, expressing however the hope that Turkey will eventually realize that it is in its interest and in the interest of the Turkish Cypriots to change its position and work for a solution, based on UN Security Council resolutions. [04] Armenian minister: Disputes must be solved peacefully1420:CYPPRESS:04Armenian minister: Disputes must be solved peacefully Larnaca, Feb 20 (CNA) -- Cyprus Defence Minister Socrates Hasikos said here today the Cyprus Republic would continue to reinforce and upgrade its defence capability as a deterrent, given that past experience has proved that it is not easy to find a negotiated settlement. [05] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[07] Vassiliou: Turkey should abandon its position for "two states"1505:CYPPRESS:07Vassiliou: Turkey should abandon its position for "two states" Larnaca, Feb 20 (CNA)-- Chief negotiator with the European Union George Vassiliou said he believes Turkey will finally realize that it must abandon its position for "two states" in Cyprus, to facilitate a political settlement on the island, adding that so far there are no positive indications with regard to reaching a solution. [08] KISOS and TKP want just solution asap1555:CYPPRESS:08KISOS and TKP want just solution asap Nicosia, Feb 20 (CNA) - The Greek Cypriot Social Democrats Movement (KISOS) and the Turkish Cypriot Communal Liberation Party (TKP) agree that every effort should be made to reach a just solution to the Cyprus problem as soon as possible. [09] Cyprus donates medicines to Kenya1615:CYPPRESS:09Cyprus donates medicines to Kenya Nicosia, Feb 20 (CNA) -- Cyprus High Commissioner to Kenya Constantinos Eliades delivered yesterday, during a special ceremony in Nairobi, at the Ministry of Public Health, medicines worth 5.500 pounds, (one Cyprus pound=1,5 US dollars) donated by the Cyprus Government to Kenya. According to an official press release issued here today, [10] University of Cyprus starts publishing house1635:CYPPRESS:10University of Cyprus starts publishing house Nicosia, Feb 20 (CNA) -- The University of Cyprus will soon have a publishing house. Officials of the University disclosed that the publishing house will be a joint venture with the Greek publishing house "Greek Letters." [11] Armenian Defence Minister visits General Staff1845:CYPPRESS:11Armenian Defence Minister visits General Staff Nicosia, Feb 20 (CNA) - Armenian Defence Minister Serzh Sargsyan visited the National Guard General Staff today, where he was briefed on Cyprus' military capability by army chief Lieutenant General Evangelos Florakis. [12] Christofias disperses illusions about Turkish stance2015:CYPPRESS:12Christofias disperses illusions about Turkish stance Larnaca, Feb 20 (CNA) - Cyprus House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias has said that he dispersed illusions abroad about a constructive stance on behalf of Ankara and the Turkish Cypriot side regarding talks to solve the Cyprus problem, and stressed the need for better coordination within the Greek Cypriot side. [13] Spokesman: Denktash's positions don't create optimism about talks2025:CYPPRESS:13Spokesman: Denktash's positions don't create optimism about talks Áthens, Feb 20 (CNA) - Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said in Athens today that the positions put forward by the Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash during the recent meetings he had with the President of Cyprus Glafcos Clerides do not create optimism as regards the outcome of the talks. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |