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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 09-07-19
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
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[01] Events Marking 35th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
[01] Events Marking 35th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
News
A memorial service was held at St. Dionisios Church, in Kolonaki, on
Sunday to mark the 35th anniversary of Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The
memorial service in memory of those who fell on that black anniversary
was attended by representatives of Cypriot and Greek political parties
who laid wreaths at the Unknown Soldier Monument after the memorial
service. An interparty Greek parliament delegation has flown to Cyprus
to attend events.
Karamanlis Message
In his message Prime-minister Kostas Karamanlis stresses that solution
to the Cyprus question will be found through UN resolutions and EU
principles and values. He specifically stresses: âThe anniversary of
Turkish invasion of Cyprus is a day of memory and honor and a day that
reconfirms the firm dedication of Hellenism for a permanent, just and
viable solution to the Cyprus issue. We are fighting and will be
fighting till final justification.
Sources: ÍÅÔ- ÁNA/ÌPA
News item: 24970
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