Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-08-31

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[01] Nicosia Mayor rejects Turkish positions

[02] EU members expect a constructive Turkish stance on Cyprus

[01] Nicosia Mayor rejects Turkish positions

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Nicosia Mayor rejects Turkish positions

Nicosia, Aug 31 (CNA) The international community recognizes the Republic of Cyprus and has condemned the unilateral declaration of the puppet regime in the Turkish-occupied part of the island, Nicosia Mayor Michalakis Zambelas told a conference of the Mayors of the capital cities of the EU candidate countries.

[02] EU members expect a constructive Turkish stance on Cyprus

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EU members expect a constructive Turkish stance on Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 31 (CNA) The Turkish role in the efforts of finding a just solution to the Cyprus problem will be taken into consideration at the discussions aiming to determine a date for the opening of Ankaras accession negotiations with the European Union.

This was stressed by Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou at Haelsingor, Denmark, where an informal EU Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting is being held.

Speaking after a discussion on Turkey, Papandreou said the 15 ministers noted the reforms adopted in Turkey, adding that concrete steps still have to be made.

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