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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-12-02Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Government determined to lead local administration to a viable futureMinister of Interior Socrates Hasikos has said the government is determined to find effective solutions to the problems faced by local administration.In a written statement, on Saturday, Hasikos notes that the government has entered into consultations with all local administration bodies and political parties with a view to finding "effective and feasible solutions for the future of this democratic institution". The government is determined to follow a path which will lead local administration to fulfill its obligations to citizens, without being a burden to public finances, he pointed out. [02] Alexander Downer expected in Cyprus on December 8The UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer is planning on visiting the island on December 8, UNFICYP spokesman Michel Bonnardeaux has told CNA.Replying to a CNA question to that effect, Bonnardeaux said that "Downer is planning on coming on December 8". "Meetings are still in a planning stage", he added, replying asked whether any meetings have been scheduled. [03] Spokesman: The Government supports vulnerable groupsThe government supports vulnerable groups of the population which are affected more than others from the financial crisis, Government Spokesman Christos Stylianides has said.In a written statement on Saturday Stylianides says that employees of semi-state organizations should have a leading role in the process of privatization. "Despite the immense economic difficulties the country is faced with, in the context of its policy to support socially vulnerable groups, the government provides large amounts of money to help our compatriots who are suffering right now as a result of the effects of the economic crisis", the Government Spokesman points out. [04] Parliament to vote on environmental legislation to avoid fineThe Parliamentary Committee on the Environment has concluded the discussion on a package of proposed legislative measures aimed at incorporating into the national legal order the acquis communautaire on the prevention and control of industrial emissions and industrial waste.Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment Adamos Adamou has said that the bills are expected to be sent to the plenary session of the House on December 12 for a vote. Adamou said that changes in the legislation were made in order to secure that the goal of protecting the environment and health and the safety of residents is met and at the same time 1.100 businesses and industries will avoid closure, by fulfilling their legal obligations. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |