Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 05-05-23

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[01] City of London Lord Mayor says Turkey must change stance

[02] G/C &T/C women express determination for peace and reunification

[01] City of London Lord Mayor says Turkey must change stance

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City of London Lord Mayor says Turkey must change stance

Nicosia, May 23 (CNA) - Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Michael Savory said Turkey, a candidate for EU accession, must consider how it will change its stance and permit free trade and access to ships, notably to those flying the Cyprus flag.

In remarks to the press, the Lord Mayor said the British government advises its citizens, interested in buying property in the Turkish occupied areas, to absolutely ensure that the title of that property is determined and proven, otherwise they will be in contravention to British government policy.

Replying to questions about free trade, the Lord Mayor said ''a divided community, such as one has in Cyprus, needs trade to prosper and we always say that with prosperity comes confidence and optimism.''

The Lord Mayor is on a visit to Cyprus at the invitation of Nicosia Mayor Michael Zampelas. His visit aims at enhancing the economic and trade relations between the United Kingdom and Cyprus.

[02] G/C &T/C women express determination for peace and reunification

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G/C & T/C women express determination for peace and reunification

Nicosia, May 23 (CNA) -- Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot women expressed today their willingness and determination to reunite Cyprus and bring peace to the island, during a symbolic bicommunal event at which every woman put her own signature on a quilt that is traveling to 50 countries, with Marseille being the next stop.

Present at the event were all women's branches of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties, other women's organizations and movements, as well as Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot politicians.

The event, entitled ''Put your own stitch for reunification and peace in Cyprus'' was held in Ledra Palace in the framework of the World March of Women that started on March 8th 2005 in Brazil for a world relay to spread worldwide the Women's Global Charter for Humanity.

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