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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 14-01-05Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CMP member says identifying missing positive for Cyprus issueGreek Cypriot member of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) Theophilos Theophilou has expressed certainty that the full investigation and determination of the fate of all missing persons would have a positive effect on efforts for the rapprochement and reconciliation of the two communities in Cyprus.In statements, Theophilou said it would also have a positive impact on efforts to solve the Cyprus problem and would facilitate the implementation of a solution. Theophilou noted that the issue of missing persons was an open wound on a personal level for the families of the missing persons and for the Cypriot society. [02] Defence Minister visits Chinese frigate docked at Limassol PortCypriot Minister of Defence Photis Photiou visited Chinese navy frigate "Yancheng", which is docked at Limassol Port as part of an operation for the removal of Syria`s chemical weapons.In statements, Photiou said the presence of the frigate sent the message that Cyprus is a factor of stability, safety and peace in the region, adding that this upgraded geopolitical role should be utilised properly to the benefit of Cyprus, both politically and financially. Photiou, who was accompanied by Chinese Ambassador Liu Xinsheng, said this was the first time that a Chinese warship was visiting Cyprus, and assured that the Cypriot government would provide any facilities needed in order for the operation to be successful. [03] COOP management and employees agree on salary cutsTrade Unions SEK and PEO and the management of the co-operative financial institutions have reached a preliminary agreement for reductions on payroll costs.SEK representative Elisseos Michael has told CNA that the preliminary agreement between the management and the employees of co-operative financial institutions provides for a roughly15% reduction in salaries and other benefits. He added that the agreement, in order to be valid, should be ratified by the trade unions' district assemblies, scheduled to begin in the coming week. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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