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[01] Cypriot FM expects developments in Cyprus problem during first semester of 2004

[02] Cyprus counts on international efforts to save its cultural heritage

[03] UN experts and international UN staff serving in Baghdad to meet in Cyprus

[01] Cypriot FM expects developments in Cyprus problem during first semester of 2004

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Cypriot FM expects developments in Cyprus problem during first semester of 2004

Larnaca, Nov 1 (CNA) --- Cypriot Foreign Minister Georgios Iacovou expressed the view that Cyprus' accession to the EU, developments in the process for a Cyprus settlement and the examination of Turkey's course towards the EU will chronically meet during the first six months of 2004.

Speaking to CNA on his departure yesterday for London, Iacovou stressed that despite the result of the so called elections in the Turkish occupied part of Cyprus, to be held in December, a serious effort will be made to achieve a solution to the Cyprus issue, due to Turkey's interests, emerging from its accession to the EU.

''Turkey's interests are such, that despite the result of the so called elections, a very serious effort will be made for a settlement of the Cyprus problem'', he stressed, adding, ''it would be better, if the negotiations were held with someone else rather than Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash''.

Iacovou will meet Monday with his British counterpart Jack Straw, Minister for Europe Denis Mac Shane, Members of the House of Commons and representatives of the Cypriot community in the UK.

[02] Cyprus counts on international efforts to save its cultural heritage

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Cyprus counts on international efforts to save its cultural heritage

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Nov 1 (CNA) --- Cyprus counts on international efforts to protect ecumenical civilisation to contribute in saving the archaeological and ecclesiastical monuments and landmarks manifesting the rich cultural historical background of the island, Cyprus Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Andreas Mavroyiannis stressed.

Addressing the UN General Assembly on agenda item 24 entitled ''Return or Restitution of Cultural Property to the Countries of Origin'', Mavroyiannis noted that the cultural heritage of Cyprus' Turkish occupied north is being ''barbarically violated''.

[03] UN experts and international UN staff serving in Baghdad to meet in Cyprus

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UN experts and international UN staff serving in Baghdad to meet in Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- A group of UN experts is due to arrive here next week to discuss security arrangements and review the security situation of the UN Personnel in Baghdad with members of the international UN staff that will arrive to Cyprus from the Iraqi capital.

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