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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-04-10Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1445:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cultural heritage - Cyprus - TurkeyNicosia, Apr 10 (CNA) -- Turkey has indicated for the first time since its troops invaded Cyprus' northern part that it would be willing to do something about the continuing destruction of the island's cultural heritage in the areas it occupies since 1974, Cyprus Interior Minister Christodoulos Christodoulou has said."For the first time a senior Turkish government official has said formally and in public that Ankara would be ready to respond to calls from the government of Cyprus, if we supply Turkey with a list of stolen icons and objects from the occupied areas, Christodoulou said on his return from the fifth meeting of European ministers responsible for the cultural heritage, which took place in Slovenia. CNA MM/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1520:CYPPRESS:02[02] Spokesman - Turkey - European CourtNicosia, Apr 10 (CNA) -- Turkey is trying to apply tactical manoeuvres to avoid compliance with a decision of the European Court of Human Rights, the government has said, referring to a Turkish proposal in connection with a case of human rights violations in Cyprus by Turkey.Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said Ankara's proposal with respect to Titina Loizidou's case is totally unacceptable and stressed that the government will not accept anything less than execution of the judgment of the Court. CNA MM/MK/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1705:CYPPRESS:03[03] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Apr 10 (CNA) - Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are:
Temperatures (degrees Celcius)
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Station Maximum Minimum Weather
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Nicosia 22 12 CLOUDY
Larnaca 23 13 FAIR
Limassol 23 13 FINE
Paphos 21 10 FINE
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CNA/ÌÊ/2001 1800:CYPPRESS:04[04] Austrian Foreign Minister - CyprusLarnaca, Apr 10 (CNA) -- A solution of the Cyprus problem prior to the island's accession to the European Union would be excellent, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Austria Benita Ferrero Waldner said here today, pointing out however that in a different case "there will also be a possibility for Cyprus to enter the EU."Speaking on her arrival in Cyprus for a week-long official visit, Waldner said that Cyprus' accession to the EU is "a window of opportunity" that can be used by both sides (on the island) in the UN-led proximity talks. CNA/MAN/RM/GP/2001 2120:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus Foreign Minister - Return - StatementsLarnaca, Apr 10 (CNA) -- The US administration shares the view of the Cyprus government that the 18 months ahead, before the decision of the European Union concerning Cyprus' accession to the Union, is a period that has to be fully exploited within the framework of the efforts being made for a settlement of the Cyprus problem, Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said here today.Speaking on his arrival from the United States, where he paid a week-long visit during which he met Secretary of State Colin Powell, Kasoulides said he had realised from his contacts there that the new US administration would not change Washington's policy towards the Cyprus problem. CNA ÌÁÍ/MK/GP/2001 CNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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