Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 04-05-12

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[01] EU Council President Ahern concludes Cyprus talks

[02] Cyprus President leaves hospital, says he is very well

[01] EU Council President Ahern concludes Cyprus talks

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EU Council President Ahern concludes Cyprus talks

Larnaca, May 12 (CNA) European Council President, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said the people of Cyprus have decided in last months referendum and now it was time to move on.

Ahern was speaking during his arrival on the island where he held talks with Acting Foreign Minister Andreas Christou at Larnaca International Airport.

In his statements, Ahern said it was the wish of the EU that on the 1st of May a united Cyprus would join the EU but ultimately, it was a matter for the people, and the people have decided and now we move on.

The Irish Premier was scheduled to hold talks with Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, but Papadopoulos is recovering after collapsing during a funeral service today from what is thought to be heat exhaustion. Ahern sent his best wishes to Cyprus President Papadopoulos for a speedy recovery.

[02] Cyprus President leaves hospital, says he is very well

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Cyprus President leaves hospital, says he is very well

Nicosia, May 12 (CNA) Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos was released from hospital this evening stating he felt very good after a fainting episode earlier Wednesday.

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