Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-01-26

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[01] US view on Cyprus hasn't changed at all

[02] House of Representatives passed the state budget for 2002

[01] US view on Cyprus hasn't changed at all

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US view on Cyprus hasn't changed at all

Washington, Jan 26 (CNA) -- The US welcome the positive steps in terms of the direct negotiations on Cyprus, under the UN aegis, State Department's Deputy Spokesman Philip Reeker has told his briefing.

[02] House of Representatives passed the state budget for 2002

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House of Representatives passed the state budget for 2002

Nicosia, Jan 26 (CNA) - The House of Representatives, after a three-day marathon debate, passed last night the state budget for the year 2002, with right-wing ruling Democratic Rally (DISI), centre Democratic Party (DIKO), the United Democrats (EDI) and the Democratic Struggle Movemement (ADIK) voting for the budget.

Left-wing AKEL and the Socialdemocrats Movement (KISOS) abstained but voted in favour of expenditure for defence and refugees, while KISOS also voted in favour of expenditure for Cyprus' harmonisation with the acquis communautaire. The Ecologists-Environmentalists Movement and right-wing New Horizons voted against.

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