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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-05-23Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Cyprus participates in 15th GSSECyprus will participate in the 15th Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) that will take place in Luxembourg May 27 to June 1st. Cyprus delegation will comprise 131 athletes that will compete in the 11 sports of the Games, including team sports for men and women.Speaking during a press conference, Cyprus Olympic Committee President Ouranios Ioannides referred to the difficulties which the Committee had to address to be able to participate at the Games due to the economic situation in Cyprus. He noted that after coordinated efforts in cooperation with the European Olympic Committee Treasurer they managed to get a loan of 150 thousand euros, 20 thousand euros from the National Olympic Committee of Luxembourg and an additional aid of 100 thousand euros from the state of Luxembourg. Ioannides said that Cyprus goal is secure the first place at the medal table of the Games, as in the last five GSSEs. [02] Minister of Health at 66th WHO AssemblyMinister of Health Petros Petrides had a series of meetings with his counterparts from other countries in the sidelines of the 66th World Health Organisation (WHO) Assembly, which took place between May 20 and 21, in Geneva.According to an official press release issued here, on Wednesday, during the Assembly member states discussed matters such as the prevention and control of non contagious diseases, children's health, the promotion of mental health as well as the reform of WHO. Petrides met among others with WHO's regional director for Europe Zsuzsan Jakab. During their meeting, they discussed matters of bilateral cooperation and the prospects of developing a common strategy. In a meeting with Greek Minister of Health Andreas Lykourentzos Petrides exchanged points of view on current challenges health services are faced with, ways of cooperation and cooperation in the context of the Greek EU Council Presidency, due to take place during the first half of 2014. [03] FinMin says budget 2014 framework to be presented to CabinetThe framework for the budget of 2014 will be presented to the Cabinet when it next convenes, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades has said. In statements he made to the press after an event organised by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Wednesday, Georgiades also said that the government is not looking to further reducing the public payroll but rather to further reducing expenditure."There is a great room for savings", he stressed, referring to the content of annual reports issued by the Auditor General of the Republic. At the same time, replying to questions regarding ongoing processes in the Bank of Cyprus and capital restrictions in the country, he noted that it is urgent that any pending matters regarding the island's largest bank, have to be resolved "urgently", highlighting the fact that if the processes regarding the bank are not completed it will not be possible to lift the capital restrictions in place. Georgiades clarified that the government believes that a continuous increase in taxation is not a structural measure and particularly in a period of recession only results in stifling economic activity. The President of the Republic, he said, has made it clear that we will ensure on the one hand the stability of taxation, which is necessary in order to help restore a more positive investor climate whilst at the same time proceeding with further fiscal measures. [04] Defence Minister holds meetings in MoscowDefence Minister Photos Photiou will meet with Russian government and Duma officials, during his visit to the Russian capital, to discuss issues of mutual concern and bilateral relations..According to an official announcement, Photiou departs for Moscow this Wednesday, to meet with his counterpart Sergei Shoigu. The two Ministers are expected to discuss security and defence matters, developments in the Middle East, and bilateral relations. The Cypriot Minister will also meet with the Head of the State Duma's Defence Committee Vladimir Komoedov. [05] First yachts docked at new Limassol marinaFirst yachts have begun to dock at the new Limassol marina, while work there continues despite the negative economic environment.Chairman of the board of directors of the Limassol Marina Ltd, Marios Lanitis, has said that the Limassol marina gives a very optimistic message about the country`s economy and "shows the ability of the private sector to support development, always with the help of the state." The Limassol marina, he continued, will be the first in Cyprus with the opportunity of mooring super-yachts, offering a total of 650 berths for vessels up to 115 meters. Earlier this year, the Limassol marina welcomed their first owners of the nearby residences. In 2014 the Limassol marina commercial mall is expected to be completed. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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