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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-08-27Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1525:CYPPRESS:01[01] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Aug 27(CNA) - Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are:Temperatures (degrees Celcius) --------------------------------------------------------------- Station Maximum Minimum Weather (At 1200 UTC) --------------------------------------------------------------- Nicosia 35 20 FINE Larnaca 31 22 FINE Limassol 32 23 FINE Paphos 30 21 FINE ---------------------------------------------------------------CNA/RM/2001 1530:CYPPRESS:02[02] House President - UEL - ConferenceNicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- House President Demetris Christofias said today that those who truly wish to see the Cyprus problem solved should exert pressure on Ankara and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash so the latter would return to the UN-led negotiations and negotiate in good faith.Addressing the 4th Conference of the Unified European Left (UEL) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in the southern coastal town of Larnaca, Christofias said the possible resumption of UN-led talks could create some prospects for a solution, if Denktash decides to discuss a solution based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions. CNA/RM/MM/2001 1540:CYPPRESS:03[03] Minister of Justice and Public Order - South AfricaNicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- Cyprus Minister of Justice and Public Order Nicos Koshis leaves tomorrow for Durban, South Africa, heading a Cyprus delegation, to attend the International Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, organised by the UN, from August 31 to September 7.On this occasion, Cyprus Ministry of Justice and Public Order has issued a special publication on Racism, that will be handed over to delegations of states and organisations, attending the Conference. CNA MK/MM/20011755:CYPPRESS:04[04] Foreign Minister - Greek Deputy FMNicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- A package of proposals to get Cypriot and Greek overseas organisations more actively involved in the effort to help find a political settlement in Cyprus was discussed at a meeting here today between Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and Greece's Deputy Foreign Minister Gregoris Niotis, on the island to participate in the 12th five-day International Congress of Overseas Cypriots, currently underway in Nicosia.Speaking after the meeting, the Foreign Minister said "we reviewed developments in the Cyprus question in conjunction with our accession course to join the European Union, taking into account the present international political climate." CNA/NM/MF/RM/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1840:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus - China - DISINicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- China supports the ongoing UN efforts to find a negotiated settlement in Cyprus, as well as the island's accession course to join the European Union, China's Deputy Head of International Affairs of the Central Committee of the Communist Party Ma Wenpu has said at a meeting with a delegation of Cyprus' Democratic Rally (DISI) party, currently on a five-day visit to China, headed by DISI's President Nicos Anastassiades.Speaking to CNA from China, DISI's Spokesman Tasos Mitsopoulos said that during their meeting, Wenpu pointed out that "China considers its good relations with Cyprus as an advantage" in that it has "a good friend in Europe." CNA/GS/RM/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1945:CYPPRESS:06[06] EU Commissioner - Turkish Cypriot leaderNicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- All relevant subjects were part of a meeting between European Union Commissioner responsible for enlargement Gunter Verheugen and the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Rauf Denktash, today in Zurich."Mr. Verheugen and Mr. Denktash had an exchange of views on all relevant subjects. The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere," a spokesperson from the EU delegation in Nicosia said after the meeting. CNA MM/RM/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1955:CYPPRESS:07[07] Foreign Minister - Overseas Cypriots - CongressNicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides believes that Cyprus' accession to the European Union will eliminate the risk of division and stresses that the Greek Cypriot side will not accept solutions that could lead to division, for the sake of EU accession.Addressing the five-day 12th World Congress of Overseas Cypriots, currently underway in Nicosia, Kasoulides said 2002 will be the most crucial year in efforts to solve the problem. CNA/AAG/DN/RM/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |