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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-08-02Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] US - DEPARTEES - CYPRUSThe US embasssy in Nicosia said here Wednesday that the last US government chartered flight for assisted departees from Lebanon who held a valid US passport of immigration/non-immigrant visa departed from Larnaca Airport today.``Of the more than 13,500 departees, which also included third-country family members of American citizens, less than 1% are still waiting for final decisions on their parole cases or were found ineligible to enter the US,`` a press release issued by the US Embassy says. The release also notes that the families that opted not to depart Cyprus were offered transportation to hotels, and loans were given to those American citizens with need, adding that the US Embassy is assisting these people as they make onward travel arrangements from Cyprus. Stating that the US Embassy is cooperating with Cypriot Immigration authorities, the release reiterates that the American people thank the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Cypriot people for their help in returning safely home more than 13,500 American citizens and their families. [02] EU HOUSE - CYPRUSThe Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus and the Information Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus took over ownership of a three floor building at 30, Byron Avenue in Nicosia, which is to become their shared premises under the name ``EU House``.According to a press release issued by the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, the move of the EC Representation and the EP Office will take place towards the end of 2006. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |