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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 00-07-18
CONTENTS
[01] Defence Minister - UNFICYP - Turkish provocations
[02] National Council - Meeting - Cyprus problem
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[01] Defence Minister - UNFICYP - Turkish provocations
Nicosia, Jul 18 (CNA) -- Defence Minister Socrates Hasikos confirmed today
reports about movements of the Turkish-occupation troops and violations of
Cyprus' airspace by Turkish aircraft, noting they were possibly in
preparation of "celebrations" for the anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion
of the island.
"The very moment everybody calls on the Cyprus government to show good-will
because of on-going proximity talks, the Turkish occupation force
celebrates its invasion of the island," Hasikos said, describing this as an
attempt by the illegal entity unilaterally declared in the Turkish-occupied
areas of the island to prove their existence.
CNA/MCH/GP/2000
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[02] National Council - Meeting - Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Jul 18 (CNA) - Political party leaders had a four-hour meeting at
the Presidential Palace today during which President Glafcos Clerides and
the team participating in the Cyprus peace talks informed them on the
developments during the meetings that took place in Geneva earlier this
month.
Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou told reporters that the National
Council, top advisory body to the President on the Cyprus issue, decided to
set up a committee under Attorney General Alecos Markides to examine
certain "legal issues" that have come up and will convene again on Thursday
afternoon.
CNA RG/MA/GP/2000
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