Turk Cypriot leader seeks Greek opposition's support (Hürriyet) May 09, 2008Greek and Turkish sides expect to improve relations between the two parties and two nations, and to reach a solution as soon as possible, Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat said on Thursday after meeting Greek Cypriot main opposition party leader.... Greek, Turkish Cypriot leaders vow to continue talks (Hürriyet) May 08, 2008Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders met at a cocktail party on Wednesday held to mark new efforts to find a solution to the conflict which has divided the island for 34 years. The leaders vowed to continue negotiations, Turkey's CNN Turk reported.... Hellenic-Americans Join 2008 Armenian Genocide Memorial (Western Queens Gazette, NY) May 07, 2008The Cyprus Action Network of America (CANA), together with the Pan-Pontian Federation USA and CANADA, joined the Armenian Genocide Commemorations in City Hall and in Times Square, New York in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by Turkey.... Greek, Turkish Cypriot leaders to meet on social level (Hürriyet) May 07, 2008Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders will meet on Wednesday on a social level for the first time since the breakthrough talks that took place in March. The leaders are likely to informally discuss the progress of the working groups and technical committees.... Cypriots prefer Greece for holidays May 07, 2008Greece remains the main tourist destination of Cypriots, the president of the Travel Agents Association of Cyprus, Akis Kelepeshis, stated on Tuesday.... Samaras opts to miss Cyprus friendly game (eKathimerini) May 07, 2008Celtic striker Giorgos Samaras will skip Greece’s friendly against Cyprus on May 19 to focus on his club’s crucial game against perennial rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premier League that is likely to determine the title race.... UN seeks EU expertise on Cyprus reunification talks (Hürriyet) May 01, 2008The United Nations is seeking advice from the European Union on the Cyprus reunification talks, a U.N. spokesman said on Wednesday, AP reported. The EU could best assist by assessing whether the working group's proposals are in line with EU laws.... Composer Tokas laid to rest May 01, 2008Cyprus-born composer Marios Tokas, who died of cancer on Sunday at the age of 54, was buried at the Athens First Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of Cyprus President Demetris Christofias,... Composer Tokas dies Apr 27, 2008Renowned Greek Cypriot music composer Marios Tokas passed away at dawn on Easter Sunday after a battle with cancer for about nine months. Marios Tokas was born in Limassol, Cyprus.... North can cope with water crisis (Cyprus Mail) Apr 20, 2008Costs will rise, but drought is manageable. WHILE the south braces itself against serious water shortages, the north has played down talk of a crisis, saying conservation methods and new desalination plants mean supplies will not fall far below normal.... Cyprus talks to start at the end of June (Hürriyet) Apr 19, 2008Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are expected to start the talks for the reunification of the island at the end of June, Turkish Cypriot leader said on Saturday. Mehmet Ali Talat also reitreted his optimism for solution efforts.... |
