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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-09-14Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] SPOKESMAN - CYPRUS PROBLEMCypriot Government Spokesman Christodoulos Pashiardis said that the UN Secretary General`s Special Representative in Cyprus Michael Moller has given the two sides on the island some ideas and thoughts on how to move forward the July 8 agreement between the leaders of the two communities, adding that the Greek Cypriot side is examining and evaluating these ideas and thoughts.Asked about remarks by Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat that Moller had presented him with a package of proposals regarding the work of the technical committees, Pashiardis said ``no specific proposals`` were submitted by Moller other than some ``ideas and thoughts to move forward the July 8 agreement.`` Referring to Talat`s allegations that the Greek Cypriot side was unwilling to resume talks and was wasting time, Pashiardis said ``the UN know very well which side is responsible for the so far inexistence of substantive progress in the meetings of the representatives of the leaders of the two communities, as they know very well who is wasting time.`` He added that Talat ``would not be happy if the UN revealed the truth`` and wondered why Talat was in such a hurry to inform UN Undersecretary General for political affairs Ibrahim Gambari personally about developments. The Spokesman pointed out that ``Mr. Gambari is briefed duly by Mr. Moller, unless of course Mr. Talat felt the need to apologise to Mr. Gambari for the delay and unwillingness of his side to cooperate towards the implementation of the July 8 agreement.`` [02] FM - TURKEY - EUCypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs George Lillikas said that the Republic of Cyprus` position on the opening of chapters in the framework of Turkey`s EU accession course is ``steadfast and irreversible,`` adding that until discussions on Ankara`s assessment were completed, it would be counterproductive to discuss the opening or closing of chapters.He noted that during the current period and until Turkey`s progress report was discussed, the European Commission should try to convince Ankara to implement the acquis communautaire and meet its obligations towards the EU and Cyprus, and not make efforts to facilitate Turkey`s accession course, minimising the stance of the Turkish government. Speaking at Larnaca Airport before departing for Brussels to participate in the EU General Affairs Council tomorrow, Lillikas said that later today he will be meeting with Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn to discuss Turkey`s accession course and its evaluation by the Commission, as well as issues concerning the implementation of the financial regulation for the Turkish Cypriots. Commenting on reports that the Commission intended to open the chapter on education for Turkey, Lillikas said ``the chapter for education and culture has already been submitted to the working group,`` adding that ``the Cypriot government objected, as did other countries, resulting in chapter 26 not being promoted.`` Asked if the specific chapter would open, Lillikas said it would not, adding that ``our position is steadfast and irreversible, we believe that until the discussion on Turkey`s assessment is concluded, it would be counterproductive to discuss the opening or closing of chapters.`` [03] CMP - EXHUMATIONSA total of thirteen remains of missing persons have been exhumed in the Turkish-occupied area of Kyrenia, Committee of Missing Persons C(CMP) says, adding that the its project on the Exhumation, Identification and Return of remains ``is progressing satisfactory.``A CMP press release says that the next exhumations will take place simultaneously in the Larnaca and occupied Karpas regions. ``Protocols and procedures have been put in place and the remains of some thirteen persons have been exhumed in the Kyrenia area. A similar number have undergone anthropological analysis at the CMP`s laboratory in the United Nations Protected Area (Old Nicosia Airport),`` CMP notes. The Committee also adds that ``the Argentine team of Forensic Anthropology (EAAF) has praised the CMP`s bicommunal team of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot archaeologists and anthropologists for their scientific capacity as well as for their positive team-spirit, commitment and enthusiasm,`` adding that the bi-communal team of scientists is undergoing further specialist skills development. [04] HEALTH MINISTER - PROPOSALCypriot Minister of Health Charis Charalambous said that his Ministry would be submitting a proposal to the Council of Ministers concerning the creation of a new radiotherapy centre in Cyprus.Charalambous said the archives containing all information on cancer are not up to date due to the absence of proper computerisation, confirmation and recording of data into a cancer databank so that, based on this information, a national cancer strategy could be properly drafted. Meanwhile, the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) will be marking its 20th anniversary this year with an island-wide fund-raising event. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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