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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-12-09Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] A rite takes place at St George Church in Famagusta after decadesThe Church of St George the Exiler in the old town of Turkish occupied Famagusta city, which stood silent for 55 years operated Sunday for the first time in such a long time.Famagusta Mayor Alexis Galanos and the Turkish Cypriot so-called mayor of the occupied city Oktay Kayalp. Many Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots attended the liturgy. Speaking after the liturgy, Galanos said that he is deeply touched by the fact that St George church operated again and a service was held. [02] Scientific symposium on Cyprus-Russian relations in NicosiaA scientific symposium on relations between Cyprus and Russia was held in Nicosia, during which Minister of Communications and Works Tasos Mitsopoulos referred to the great importance the Republic of Cyprus attributes to the further expansion of relations between Cyprus and Russia, and assured efforts would continue to strengthen the relationship.The symposium, the first of its kind, was organised by the Cyprus-Russian Business Association and the Cyprus-Russian Friendship Group, with a specific agenda, which aimed at highlighting the relations of the two countries through the centuries, and scientifically studying cultural effects and the contribution of Russia to Cyprus` historical progression. Speakers from Cyprus and Greece referred to relevant aspects in archaeology, post-Byzantine art, church relations, and contemporary art, sketching the context in which contacts with Russia were carried out. [03] Galanos and Kayal say Famagusta should be returnedThe town of Varosha should be returned to its legal citizens within the right framework, Mayor of Turkish occupied Famagusta Alexis Galanos and Turkish Cypriot so-called mayor of Famagusta Oktay Kayal have said.Speaking after a liturgy at the church of St George in Famagusta, Galanos said efforts were being made to return the town to its legal citizens, adding that the Turkish Cypriots wanted that too. [04] Government to change social welfare policy, Labour Minister says"The state has failed to a large extent on social welfare issues", Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Zeta Emilianidou has admitted, noting that the government has therefore decided to change completely the social welfare policy.Addressing the General Assembly of the Cyprus Confederation of Organisations of the Disabled (CCOD), Emilianidou said that that it is primarily a state's obligation the support of persons with disabilities, in order to remain active in the society. As she said, although a gradual progress on issues and problems related to the disabled persons has been achieved in the previous years, there are much to be done in order to remove obstacles and facilitate those people in areas such as employment, accessibility, education, and culture. The Minister stated that since 2006 a consultation on several issues, between the Government and the Cyprus Confederation of Organisations of the Disabled as a social partner, is mandatory. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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