Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 04-11-21

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

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[01] Cyprus finished eighth in the Eurovision Junior Song Contest

[02] US Congressman hopes Turkish side follows suit in de-mining process

[03] Foreign Minister outlines Cyprus question aspects discussed with the EU

[01] Cyprus finished eighth in the Eurovision Junior Song Contest

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Cyprus finished eighth in the Eurovision Junior Song Contest

Nicosia Nov 21 (CNA) --Maria Isabel from Spain won the second edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which took place last night in Lillehammer, Norway.

[02] US Congressman hopes Turkish side follows suit in de-mining process

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US Congressman hopes Turkish side follows suit in de-mining process

Nicosia, Nov 21 (CNA) -- US Democrat Congressman Robert Andrews expressed hope that the Turkish side will proceed with the destruction of its minefields in the UN buffer zone in Cyprus and praised at the same time the Cypriot government's unilateral decision to lift its minefields, describing it ''a monumental step towards peace and reunification of the island.''

Speaking before the US House of Representatives, Andrews said that the Cypriot government's decision also ''illustrates the government's broader commitment to the international community as it joins international fight against mine proliferation and supports the United Nations policy of Mine Action.''

[03] Foreign Minister outlines Cyprus question aspects discussed with the EU

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Foreign Minister outlines Cyprus question aspects discussed with EU

Nicosia, Nov 21 (CNA) -- Foreign Minister George Iacovou has outlined five aspects of the Cyprus question that Nicosia puts forward to its European Union partners in connection with Ankara's obligations, as these emanate from the Copenhagen criteria Turkey needs to meet.

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