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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-01-30Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
World Records Cyprus [01] Government to reprint ballot papers after objections by Guinness World RecordsThe government of Cyprus began Wednesday reprinting the ballot papers for next month's presidential elections, following representations by the Guinness World Records Ltd for an unauthorized use of its logo by one of the eleven presidential candidates.In statements to CNA, head of the Interior Ministry`s Electoral Service, Demetris Demetriou, said that 80,000 out of a total of 575,000 ballot papers have already been reprinted, adding that in a few days all existing ones will be replaced. Independent candidate for February's presidential elections, Andreas Efstratiou, currently holds the world record for creating in 2007 the longest wedding dress trail. The Guinness company authorised Efstratiou to use its logo, which he did for the presidential elections in 2008. However, in 2011 he was deprived of this right, Demetriou said, adding that the company contacted the Ministry of the Interior, raising its objections as regards the use of its emblem on the ballot paper. [02] Cypriot Federation president wants renewed action in the UK over CyprusThe British government must make it "unequivocally clear" to Turkey that its accession to the EU cannot proceed without a resolution of the Cyprus problem which will respect the island's independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty, the President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK Peter Droussiotis has told CNA in an interview."After all, these are the things which Britain has guaranteed by international treaty," he added, who coordinates the campaign in the UK for a just and viable solution to the Cyprus issue. He expressed his satisfaction with the current level of support and contact with the Republic of Cyprus government, but added that there needs to be even greater interaction at all levels between Nicosia and the UK based Cypriot community, estimated to be around 300,000 strong. He explained that all the Federation's actions revolve around three core points: "Demonstrate our community's strong presence and unity of purpose, articulate a positive pitch in favour of Cyprus' freedom and unity and counter well-financed, systematic propaganda orchestrated by Turkey and its advocates." He told CNA that he has been impressed by the genuine engagement of the younger generations with the Federation and their passion for the Cypriot cause. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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