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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 00-01-04Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
0930:CYPPRESS:01[01] Clinton - Bimonthly report on CyprusWashington, Jan 4 (CNA) -- US President Bill Clinton refers to the announcement of the start of the UN-led proximity talks on Cyprus in his bimonthly report to Congress on progress towards a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus problem.In a letter to the Speaker of the House and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, submitting his report covering the period October 1 to November 30, 1999, Clinton notes that UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced on November 13 the start of proximity talks in New York on December 3 to work towards a resolution of the "long-standing Cyprus dispute". CNA DA/EC/GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY0940:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus - New Accountant GeneralNicosia, Jan 4 (CNA) -- Lazaros Lazarou assumed today the position of the Cyprus Republic's Accountant General.A speacil ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace, during which President Glafcos Clerides congratulated him and wished him success in his duties. CNA MK/MA/GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1020:CYPPRESS:03[03] Archbishop Chrystostomos - Orthodoxy celebrations - IsraelNicosia, Jan 4 (CNA) -- The Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus, Archbishop Chrysostomos, flew to Israel last night to attend celebrations for the 2000 years since the birth of Christ, at the invitation of the Jerusalem Patriarch Diodoros.The director of his office Frixos Kleanthous told CNA today that during his stay in Israel the Archbishop will take part in meetings discussing issues relating to Orthodoxy. CNA NMA/MA/GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1100:CYPPRESS:04[04] President Clerides - Japanese AmbassadorNicosia, Jan 4 (CNA) -- Japan's Ambassador to Cyprus Kazuo Matsumoto said here today that his country, which is taking chairmanship of the group of the most developed countries (G8) this year, "is ready to provide all the possible support towards a settlement of the Cyprus issue".Speaking after a farewell meeting he had with Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides, Matsumoto underlined that Japan supports the endeavours of the United Nations towards a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue. CNA MK/GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1200:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus - Protection of Russian interestsNicosia, Jan 4 (CNA) -- The government has increased security measures at the Russian embassy and other Russian interests in Cyprus following information concerning possible attacks on Russian interests in Europe and the Middle East.Justice and Public Order Minister Nicos Koshis told CNA today that the measures have been stepped up after "supplementary information". CNA MA/EC/GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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