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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-06-12Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Cyprus' harmonized inflation increased by 0.2% in MayCyprus' harmonized inflation in May 2013 recorded an increase of 0.2% compared to 0.1% in April 2013 and 3.7% in May 2012, according to the Statistical Service.The fields of clothing and footwear as well as housing, water, electricity and gas recorded a decrease of 4.8%, while the health sector recorded a decrease of 3.4%. The sector of Furnishings, household equipment and supplies also recorded a decrease of 0.3%. [02] Cyprus can play a pivotal role in the region, Spokesman saysCyprus has a geographic position which allows the Republic to play a very important role in regional cooperation, Government Spokesman Christos Stylianides said, after concluding his visit to the US.Stylianides was in Washington to take part in the of the 29th Annual three-day Conference, hosted by the International Coordinating Committee "Justice for Cyprus" PSEKA and the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH). He said that, in spite of the economic crisis, there are opportunities to help avert a deadlock in issues that seemed to be heading in that direction. At the same time, he assured that the government is ready to start a new round of negotiations to solve the Cyprus issue. [03] CTO and Doctors Association promote medical tourismThe Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Medical Association are joining forces in order to promote the island as a medical tourist destination.In this framework the two institutions will cooperate with the aim to secure more EU funding for the years 2014-2020. The project is supported by various bodies and was presented at a press conference in Nicosia. [04] Kuwait supports Nicosia`s positions as regards the Cyprus problemKuwait supports Cyprus' positions as regards the Turkish invasion and occupation, the country`s Ambassador in Nicosia, Ahmad S. Al Wehaib, has said.The Ambassador of Kuwait was received by Acting President of the Republic and President of the House of Representatives Yiannakis Omirou, who described the relations between the two countries as excellent. According to an official press release, the Ambassador reiterated the support of his country to Cyprus and to the positions of principle that Kuwait has as regards the Cyprus problem, noting that Kuwait has been a victim of invasion and occupation as well. [05] Commission ready to further support Cyprus, Olli Rehn saysEuropean Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn has referred to the readiness of the European Commission to further support Cyprus following Eurogroup's painful decisions on Cyprus in his written answer to a written question submitted to the Commission by the Cypriot MEP Antigoni Papadopoulou.In response to a series of questions submitted by the Cypriot MEP, the Commissioner says, inter alia, that "the Commission`s goal during the whole process of agreeing a support programme for Cyprus has been three-fold: help Cyprus to the path of sustainable growth, preserve financial stability in Cyprus and in the Eurozone and protect the integrity of the Eurozone and Single Market". "Although Cyprus already has a good record in terms of absorption of funding available under the cohesion/structural policy programmes (including the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund), the Support Group will clarify and help the Cypriot authorities to rapidly access the relevant sources of funding to face the current challenges", Olli Rehn adds. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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