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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 01-05-02Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
0850:CYPPRESS:01[01] Clerides - Departure - AthensLarnaca, May 2 (CNA) - Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides said here Wednesday he will convene a meeting of the National Council after the May 27 parliamentary elections and stressed that officially the government has not been given any scenario for a possible solution of the protracted Cypus problem.Speaking to reporters before his departure to Athens the Cypriot President said he was returning a visit to Cyprus by his Greek counterpart, Costis Stephanopoulos. During his three-day official visit, President Clerides will "assess views both with the President and Prime Minister Costas Simitis". CNA MAN/ECA/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY0935:CYPPRESS:02[02]Clerides - Arrival - Athensby Maria Koniotou Athens, May 2 (CNA) - Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides arrived here Wednesday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of his Greek counterpart, Costis Stephanopoulos. The Cypriot President was received at Athens airport by Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou. CNA MK/ECA/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1015:CYPPRESS:03[03]Cyprus Commerce Minister - Washington - MeetingsWashington, May 2 (CNA) - Cyprus Commerce, Industry and Tourism Minister Nicos Rolandis has said relations between Cyprus and the US are given a new dimension through discussions with senators and members of the House of Representatives on general economic matters. Rolandis concludes his three-day visit to Washington today and will go to Baltimore for a meeting with Maryland governor and other officials at the local international airport to discuss efforts to introduce direct flights between the US and Cyprus. CNA DA/MA/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1400:CYPPRESS:04[04] ADIK- Interview - Parliamentary electionsby Nicos Markides Nicosia, May 2 (CNA) - The Fighting Democratic Movement (ADIK), competing for the first time in the island's parliamentary elections, wants and pursues a just and effective solution to the Cyprus issue which will secure the unity of the state, with a single sovereignty, identity and international personality.In an interview with CNA in view of May 27 elections, ADIK President Dinos Michaelides, former Interior Minister, said a solution should foresee that "human rights in Cyprus are implemented for all Cypriots throughout the island with conditions of welfare for everyone". CNA NMA/ECA/GP/20011420:CYPPRESS:05[05] Ecologists - Interview - Parliamentary Electionsby Nikos Markides Nicosia, May 2 (CNA) – The Cyprus Ecologists and Environmentalists Movement believes the Greek Cypriot side must insist on a settlement on the island that is in line with European Union (EU) laws and regulations, safeguarding and fully respecting human and political rights. It considers that these conditions are not met with the numerous proposals submitted until today.In an interview with CNA in view of the parliamentary elections to be held on May 27, the Movement's representative George Perdikis said it has come a long way since it was founded in 1996, when it had unsuccessfully contested the elections, and said that through its cooperation with political and other social forces it has contributed in tackling both local and regional ecological issues. CNA NM/MA/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |