Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-07-06

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

CONTENTS

[01] ΑΡΜΕΝΙΑ CYPRUS PROBLEM

[02] CYPRUS - FLU

[01] ΑΡΜΕΝΙΑ CYPRUS PROBLEM

According to a joint communique issued after the official talks of President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the friendship between Armenia and Cyprus is based on strong ties emanating from the mutual cultural heritage which offers a stable foundation for the development of cooperation in the interest of both countries as well as prosperity and peace in Europe.

President Christofias who is currently on a two-day official visit in Armenia met Monday President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.

The two leaders expressed their readiness to enhance further political, economic, educational, scientific, cultural relations between the two countries and exchange views on the sector of tourism and services.

They also underlined the need to normalize relations with neighbour states without preconditions, on the basis of mutual respect and understanding.

The joint communique adds that Cyprus will contribute to the reinforcement of dialogue between Armenia and the European Union.

On Monday evening, Sargsyan will be hosting a state dinner in honour of President Christofias and Elsie Christofias.

[02] CYPRUS - FLU

According to a press release, six of the new cases concern Cypriots.

So far 254 persons with flu symptoms have been subjected to laboratory tests and 117 of them have been diagnosed with the virus.

The Health Ministry said the flow of incidents is fully monitored and there is no cause for concern.

Furthermore it notes that despite the fact that the new flu has taken a pandemic dimension and the number of cases is expected to increase, the symptoms of the flu remain mild.

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