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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 12-10-14Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
third Troika adjustment programme recent years [01] Marcoullis calls on Turkey to end occupation of Cyprus' northern thirdTurkey has no choice but to conform to the advice of the international community and the EU and end the illegal occupation of the island's territories, pledged Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, during a gathering at Famagusta Gate in the framework of anti-occupation events by Morphou Municipality.She said the liberation of the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus will immediately restore conditions of stability and end the suspension of the acquis communautaire in those areas. "The implementation of the acquis communautaire in the entirety of the Republic of Cyprus automatically provides for restoring and securing the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Cypriots", she said. [02] Christofias pledges to do his utmost to lessen repercussions from Troika adjustment programmePresident of the Republic Demetris Christofias has said that his government will do its utmost to lessen the repercussions of the painful measures proposed in the economic adjustment programme of the Troika for Cyprus.The President disagreed with pressure both inside and outside Cyprus for an immediate signing of the memorandum without substantial negotiations and promoting the government positions. Addressing a gathering in Pisssouri , President Christofias said the island is going through a difficult time due to the global economic crisis. He said the crisis originates from the economic model of the lawless markets, and is a perfect opportunity for some to set aside even further human rights and labour norms. [03] President says funding for rural areas amounted to half a bln in recent yearsThe Cyprus government aims at tackling the problems of agriculture by looking ahead, towards the sustainable and innovative development of the rural areas, President of the Republic Demetris Christofias said.Speaking at Arakapas village, in the southern district of Limassol, the President said that "we strive daily for the rural world to take the place it deserves in Cypriot society". He further noted that the government takes particular action to enhance farmers` income and improve everyday life for residents of rural areas. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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