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[01] Greek Prime Minister: Non-recognition of Cyprus constitutes a paradoxy

[02] Turkey obliged to recognize the Cyprus Republic, says Cypriot President

[01] Greek Prime Minister: Non-recognition of Cyprus constitutes a paradoxy

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Greek Prime Minister: Non-recognition of Cyprus constitutes a paradoxy

by Christa Nicolaou

Athens, Dec 4 (CNA) --- The non-recognition of the Republic of Cyprus by Turkey and the presence of the Turkish occupation army in Cyprus constitute a paradoxy, which is not compatible with what applies in Europe, Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis has said.

Karamanlis warned Ankara that Turkey's attitude towards its neighbouring countries, including Cyprus, is being assessed by the EU.

[02] Turkey obliged to recognize the Cyprus Republic, says Cypriot President

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Turkey obliged to recognize the Cyprus Republic, says Cypriot President

Limassol, Dec 4 (CNA)-- Turkey is obliged to recognize the Republic of Cyprus, Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said today, adding that the Cypriot government is trying to convince the European Union that the recognition of all ten new EU member states is a precondition required by the acquis communautaire.

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