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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-11-04Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS PRESIDENT - BRITAINPresident Tassos Papadopoulos has criticised Britain over its stance on Cyprus, saying it had once more been unfair to the Republic in addition to putting into question the credibility of its guarantor rights.There is a general malaise following the strategic partnership agreement between the former colonial power Britain and the current occupation power, Turkey. I would like to believe that this agreement was not prompted by reprisals because of the 1931 uprising and the anti-colonial struggle in the mid 1950s against British rule, he said, as he unveiled a memorial to the October 1931 popular uprising. The President reiterated his commitment to work hard for a solution that is right for Cyprus but not to sign any political settlement which would not safeguard the minimum but self-evident inalienable rights of the people as a whole. He said the memorial is a sign of respect to those killed during the 1931 uprising - known as Octovriana - as a remembrance of that special historic event and of the duty to continue the struggle that would bring justice to the country. The partnership agreement commits Britain and Turkey to take forward work on ending what the Turkish Cypriots call isolation and to encourage others in the international community to join them in their efforts. In the document, London and Ankara say they will work within the UN, the EU and bilaterally to promote direct commercial, economic, political and cultural contacts between the UK, the EU and the Turkish Cypriots. They will also provide continued help for TRNC authorities/universities in their attempts to engage with the Bologna process and will uphold the right of representation of the Turkish Cypriots in the European Parliament. Cyprus gained its independence after the 1955-59 struggle. Britain, Turkey and Greece are, according to the treaties that established the Republic, the three guarantor powers of the country`s territorial integrity and independence. Britain has retained two military bases on the island. [02] HUNTING SEASON - SAFETYThousands of hunters are out on Sunday, the first day of the new hunting season, which began with appeals by the government for safety.This year there is more game, with the number of hare released in the wild up by 15-20 per cent and about 150.000 partridges freed for the season. Interior Minister Christos Patsalides has urged hunters to comply with the written as well as the unwritten laws governing this sport and to pay the utmost attention to their safety and the safety of others. The UN peace-keeping force in Cyprus has warned hunters not to venture into the buffer zone as they are running the risk of drawing fire from either of the opposite forces. [03] PARIS MASTERS - NADAL BEATS BAGHDATISCypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis was beaten 2-1 set on Saturday by world number two Rafael Nadal, from Spain, in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters.Baghdatis put up a brave fight during the game, which lasted well over two hours. Nadal lost the first set 6-4 after leading it 3-0 but won the next two 6-4, 6-3 and will play in the final of the competition. This was the fifth time Baghadtis lost to Nadal in as many games. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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