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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-06-13Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS - NEW MINISTERSSeven new Ministers of the 11-member cabinet under President Tassos Papadopoulos gave the prescribed affirmation during a special ceremony at the Presidential Palace.They are George Lillikas, who moves to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Antonis Michaelides, who takes over the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Phivos Klokaris, who assumes the portfolio of the Minister of Defence, Photis Photiou, who takes over the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Sofoclis Sofocleous, who takes over the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, Antonis Vassiliou, who assumes the portfolio of the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, and Charis Charalambous, who takes over the Ministry of Health. Only four Ministers kept their portfolios as part of a major government reshuffle that followed the parliamentary elections in Cyprus. They are Andreas Christou, Minister of the Interior, Michalis Sarris, Minister of Finance, Pefkios Georgiades, Minister of Education and Culture, and Charis Thrasou, Minister of Communications and Works. Christodoulos Pashiardis has been named Government Spokesman, in addition to his duties as Presidential Undersecretary. Soon after the ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the new Ministers took over their respective offices from the outgoing Ministers, with the exception of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Outgoing Minister George Iacovou is due to return from Luxembourg this evening. Outgoing Minister of Justice and Public Order Doros Theodorou handed over the Ministry to Sofocleous last Friday, as Theodorou had to travel abroad. [02] EU - TURKEYThe Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union have given a clear warning to Turkey there would be serious consequences if it did not meet its obligations towards the 10 new members, including the Republic of Cyprus, and opened its ports and airports to Cypriot ships and planes.``Failure to implement its obligations in full will affect the overall progress in the negotiations. With this in mind, the Union underlines all relevant elements of the Declaration of the European Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005,`` the Ministers added. [03] EU - CYPRUSThe Cyprus government is satisfied over the results of the EU General Affairs Council, calling all who wish a smooth European course for Turkey ``to direct towards Ankara their advice and actions, so that it meets its obligations the soonest possible.``A written statement issued by the office of the Government Spokesman says that Cyprus has achieved its goals as regards the inclusion of serious conditions in connection with Turkey`s negotiation process with the EU. It adds that Cyprus has sent a clear message towards Ankara that it must fulfill its obligations by October 2006. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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