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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-08-16Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1520:CYPPRESS:01[01] House President - British High CommissionerNicosia, Aug 16 (CNA) -- "British policy on Cyprus is that a bizonal, biccomunal federation is a solution most likely to be attainable, acceptable and workable" by the people of Cyprus, Britain's High Commissioner to Cyprus Edward Clay said here today, adding that this policy of Britain has been consistent for many years.Speaking after his meeting with House President Demetris Christofias, to bid him farewell, Clay said he shall be following the UN process on Cyprus adding that "the augurs are good", while on his part Christofias referred to Cyprus' readiness to engage in substantive talks, based on international law and UN principles, to settle the Cyprus question. CNA/AAR/RM/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1535:CYPPRESS:02[02] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Aug 16(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 35 21 FINE
Larnaca 32 22 FINE
Limassol 32 24 FINE
Paphos 31 23 FINE
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ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1935:CYPPRESS:03[03] UN - Human Rights - CyprusNicosia, Aug 16 (CNA) -- Greece's Representative to the UN Human Rights Commission Dr Erica-Irene A. Daes, has said that a just solution to the Cyprus problem, based on the relevant UN resolutions would restore the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, the respect of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Cypriots.Speaking recently before the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, in Geneva, Daes referred to the mass violations of human rights in Cyprus by Turkey underlining the importance of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling, on 10 May, 2001, in the Fourth Interstate Application of Cyprus against Turkey, by which Ankara was found guilty of continuous gross human rights violations in Cyprus, as a result of the occupation of the island's northern part, since Turkey invaded it in 1974. CNA/AAR/RM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY2030:CYPPRESS:04[04] Antoniou - Former PEO Secretary General diesNicosia, Aug 16 (CNA) -- Former Secretary General of left wing PEO Trade Union, Avraam Antoniou passed away today at the age of 73 after a long battle with leukemia.Speaking to CNA current Secretary General of PEO Pambis Kyritsis, said Antoniou's funeral will take place next Monday. In 1990 Antoniou was elected Secretary General of PEO and had maintained this post until 1999, when he retired, Kyritsis said. CNA AAG/AAR/RM/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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