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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-05-13Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] LEADERS TALKS - 28TH MEETINGPresident of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat will hold on Thursday their 28th meeting in the framework of the UN-led direct negotiations, with a view to reach a settlement of the Cyprus problem.The two leaders are expected to continue discussions on economic matters. During their previous meeting on May 5th, the two leaders assessed the work done so far and decided to intensify their efforts. Cyprus, which joined the EU in 2004, has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. President Christofias and Talat have been engaged in direct negotiations since September 2008 with an aim to reach a solution of the Cyprus problem and reunite the island. [02] CFA- ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATIONFootball teams and athletes distinguished during the period 2008-2009 were honoured during an annual awards presentation organized by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) in the presence of President of the Republic Demetris Christofias, Ministers, political party representatives, football and sports officials.Speaking during the event, President Christofias denounced any forms of hooliganism at sports fields, and noted that the Cypriot state will support every effort for progress in sports. We are all interested in the multilevel development of sports in Cyprus. We want the Cypriot society to evolve in a society of sports, along with a culture of high-performance in sports. To this end we devote all our forces`` he said, noting that sports are part of the countrys culture, he added. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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