Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-10-01

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CONTENTS

[01] Cyprus celebrates Independence Day

[02] Reintroduction of visas for Russians and Cypriots as of 2004

[03] Solution possible before May next year, says US Ambassador

[04] Christofias: UN should not accept Denktash's proposal on Varosha

[05] Military parade marks 43rd anniversary of independence

[06] Greek Minister urges Turkey to help solve the Cyprus issue

[07] Cyprus President on political developments in Turkey

[08] President fully satisfied with military parade

[01] Cyprus celebrates Independence Day

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Cyprus celebrates Independence Day

Nicosia, Ïct 1 (CNA) - Cyprus commemorates today the 43rd anniversary of the island's independence, with a grand military parade that will take place in Nicosia.

The President of the Republic Tassos Papadopoulos will take the salute, flanked by Defence Minister Kyriakos Mavronikolas and National Guard Commander Lieutenant General Athanasios Nikolodemos.

[02] Reintroduction of visas for Russians and Cypriots as of 2004

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Reintroduction of visas for Russians and Cypriots as of 2004

Nicosia, Oct 1 (CNA) --- As of January 1st 2004, visa requirements will be re-introduced for Russian citizens visiting Cyprus and Cypriot citizens who travel to Russia.

[03] Solution possible before May next year, says US Ambassador

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Solution possible before May next year, says US Ambassador

Nicosia, Oct 1 (CNA)-- US Ambassador here Michael Klosson believes that despite the disappointment in the UN-led effort to reach a solution of the Cyprus question in The Hague, a settlement can be achieved in the time remaining until the island's accession to the European Union on May 1, 2004.

[04] Christofias: UN should not accept Denktash's proposal on Varosha

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Christofias: UN should not accept Denktash's proposal on Varosha

Nicosia, Oct 1 (CNA) -- The United Nations should not accept a proposal by Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash for joint administration of the fenced area of the occupied town of Famagusta (Varosha), House President Demetris Christofias has said, noting that UN Security Council 550 resolution is binding for the UN.

Resolution 550 of 1984 said it considers any attempt to ''settle any part of Varosha (Famagusta) by people other than its inhabitants as inadmissible and calls for the transfer of this area to the administration of the UN.''

Speaking after a meeting with Greek Minister of National Defence Yiannos Papantoniou, Christofias said that ''the UN should and cannot'' accept Denktash's proposal for joint administration of Varosha.

He said Famagusta can only be handed back to its inhabitants in accordance with resolution 550, which provides for the transfer of the area's administration to the UN and the return of its legitimate inhabitants.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37 percent of the islands territory. CNA/KST/AAR/MM/2003

ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[05] Military parade marks 43rd anniversary of independence

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Military parade marks 43rd anniversary of independence

Nicosia, Oct 1 (CNA) -- The people of Cyprus, the island's political leadership, top military brass, civil and religious leaders, the Greek National Defence Minister and representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps watched today an impressive military parade, to mark 43 years of independence from British colonial rule.

[06] Greek Minister urges Turkey to help solve the Cyprus issue

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Greek Minister urges Turkey to help solve the Cyprus issue

Nicosia, Oct 1 (CNA) --- Turkey cannot hope to proceed with its European course unless it solves the question of Cyprus, Greek Minister for National Defence Yiannos Papantoniou has stressed, adding that it is up to Turkey to realize that it has to settle the Cyprus issue and comply with international law.

[07] Cyprus President on political developments in Turkey

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Cyprus President on political developments in Turkey

Nicosia, Oct 1 (CNA) --- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos stressed today that there is still enough time for substantive talks on the Cyprus issue, whatever the developments in Turkey may be.

The President was invited to comment on the political instability in Turkey after a top Turkish court raised the prospect of an early general election by upholding fraud charges against a minor political party.

[08] President fully satisfied with military parade

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President fully satisfied with military parade

Nicosia, Oct 1 (CNA) --- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos expressed here today his full satisfaction for the professionalism and sense of responsibility shown by Cyprus' military forces, that marched today in Nicosia during a military parade as part of celebrations for the 43th anniversary of Cyprus' independence.

''I would like to express my full satisfaction for the excellent military parade'', the President said and thanked the Greek government for the ''very significant help'' it gives to Cyprus regarding its defences within the framework of the Joint Defence Pact.

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