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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-07-21Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS - VIOLATIONS - TURKISH AIRCRAFTSCyprus has protested to the United Nations new violations of its national airspace by military aircraft of the Turkish Air Force during yesterdays celebrations in the Turkish- occupied areas of the Republic, on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Turkeys invasion of Cyprus.According to a spokesman of the Cyprus Defence Ministry, the violations were recorded when four military aircraft F5 that took off from the illegal airport of Lefkoniko, initially headed south, then they turned north and finally landed back at Lefkoniko airport. They flew provocatively over the areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, at a depth of approximately one kilometer, the Spokesman said, adding that the Republic has made representations over the violations. Turkish troops occupy Cyprus` northern part since they invaded in 1974. Turkish fighters often violate Cyprus` national air space and Nicosia FIR, jeopardizing air traffic safety. [02] FM - MALTA - VISITThe establishment of a joint representation office for Cyprus and Malta, in the city of Ramallah at the Palestinian territories, will be the main issue of the talks Cypriot Foreign Minister Marcos Kyprianou will have with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Malta Tonio Borg.Kyprianou is paying an official visit to Malta. Sources close to the Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs told CNA that Kyprianou and Borg have already reviewed some of the issues to be discussed today, during a dinner last night. Today, the two Ministers will meet again and will discuss bilateral relations, the promotion of issues of mutual interest and the cooperation between the two countries within the EU and the Union for the Mediterranean. Kyprianou is also expected to brief Borg on the latest developments in the Cyprus question. After his meeting with the Maltese Foreign Minister, Kyprianou will be received by the President of Malta Edward Fenech-Adami. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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