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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-08-25Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] PAPADOPOULOS - GREECE - FIRESCypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos has sent a message to Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, expressing deep sorrow for the tragedy that has hit Greece due to fires, noting that Cypriot Hellenism is participating in the mourning of the people of Greece.``On behalf of the Government of Cyprus, the people of Cyprus and myself personally, I express our deepest sorrow for the tragedy that has hit Greece, due to the fires. We express our condolences for the dead and the great destruction,`` the President says. He adds that ``at this dramatic time, the Hellenism of Cyprus is participating in the deep mourning of the fraternal people of Greece and expresses its wholehearted support.`` [02] CHRISTOFIAS - GREECE - FIRESHouse of Representatives President Demetris Christofias has sent telegrams to President of the Hellenic Republic Carolos Papoulias, Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and President of the Parliament Anna Benaki Psarouda, expressing sorrow the loss of human lives due to the fires that have been raging across the country.``We express our deep sorrow and full solidarity regarding the tragedy that has hit greece, with hundreds of fires across the country,`` Christofias says and conveys ``our sincere condolences over the loss of dozens of human lives, including children.`` Christofias wholeheartedly wishes for ``the termination of this inexpressible tragedy and the full healing of the wounds the soonest possible.`` [03] OVERSEAS CYPRIOTS - CONGRESSPresident of the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots (POMAK) Charis Sophoclides and President of the Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) Philip Christopher both pointed out on Saturday that an increase in their funds would facilitate the further promotion of the Cyprus problem abroad.In a press conference after the 15th World Congress of Overseas Cypriots, which took place in Nicosia, Sophoclides pointed out that "money talks," adding that more attention should be given to the professional lobby. Christopher said the funds provided by the governments of Greece and Cyprus for enlightenment purposes should exceed 50 million dollars, in order to effectively tackle Turkish propaganda. Both Sophoclides and Christopher said this year`s congress was one of the best yet, adding that it was productive and well organised. [04] OVERSEAS CYPRIOTS - RESOLUTIONSOverseas Cypriots have declared their determination to work towards a just and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem, based on international law, the acquis communautaire and UN resolutions.They have also expressed hope that the meeting on September 5 between President of the Republic Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat will lead to the implementation of the 8 July 2006 agreement and proper preparation for an agreed solution of the Cyprus problem. In resolutions adopted at the 15th World Congress of Overseas Cypriots, which took place in Nicosia, the delegates note that the status quo in Cyprus is unacceptable and call on Turkey to implement the UN Security Council resolutions and meet the obligations it undertook in the context of its EU accession course. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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