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Cyprus News Archives for May 2008

Yesterday | PanArmenian Network

Monument to Armenian Genocide victims unveiled in Cyprus

The President referred to the integration of Armenians, who fled Turkey and arrived on the island.

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Saturday | SETimes news

UN envoy optimistic about new Cyprus peace talks

The UN envoy in Cyprus said on Thursday he was encouraged by the "initiative and commitment" the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have shown in efforts to end the island's decades-long division.

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Friday May 30 | International Herald Tribune

Drought-stricken Cyprus faces more household water cuts

NICOSIA, Cyprus : Officials in Cyprus say the water supply to households on the island will "very likely" be slashed further.

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Thursday May 29 | The Economist

No love lost

The two halves of Aphrodite's island remain at loggerheads AFP A new take on the Green Line FOR a restaurant built in ten days flat and opened only five days before your correspondent's visit, the Corado kebab ...

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Wednesday May 28 | The Financial Mirror

Government Spokesman to meet US official

Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou will be meeting on Friday US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Daniel Fried, to discuss recent developments in the Cyprus problem.

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Monday May 26 | Groong Armenian News Network

Arf Dashnaktsutiun Cyprus Gomideh Announces May 28 Grand Fiesta

ARF DASHNAKTSUTIUN CYPRUS GOMIDEH ANNOUNCES MAY 28 GRAND FIESTA Gibrahayer May 19, 2008 WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF SINGER KARNIG SARKISSIAN & SAHAG SAHAGIAN & ARMENIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE VAHAN HOVHANESSIAN ...

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Saturday May 24 | EKathimerini

Business & Finance

Elefsina refinery's temporary closure postponed until September Hellenic Petroleum, Greece's biggest oil company, has delayed the planned maintenance shutdown of its Elefsina refinery until September, a company ...

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Thursday May 22 | IcNorthWales

North Wales bride-to-be died in arms of fiance... Read

Nerys Crabtree THE GRIEVING fiance of a North Wales mother who slipped and died on holiday in Cyprus yesterday spoke for the first time of his heartache.

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Wednesday May 21 | IcNorthWales

North Wales woman dies in Cyprus

Nerys Crabtree A BRIDE-to-be collapsed and died shortly after her engagement party on the holiday island of Cyprus.

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Wednesday May 21 | IRNA

Iran, Cyprus judicial officials discuss bilateral ties

Iran - Cyprus - Ties Prosecutor General Qorban-Ali Dorri Najaf- Abadi and his visiting counterpart from Cyprus, Petros Clerides, discussed bilateral judicial ties in a meeting on Sunday.

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Monday May 19 | Groong Armenian News Network

Pupils Of Nareg School Of Cyprus Participate In Sports Event

PUPILS OF NAREG SCHOOL OF CYPRUS PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS EVENT Noyan Tapan http://www.nt.am/news.php?shownews=113365 May 15, 2008 NICOSIA, MAY 15, ARMENIANS TODAY - NOYAN TAPAN.

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Friday May 16 | Daily India

Turkish Petroleum Company plans exploration work in the Mediterranean

Nicosia, May 17: The Turkish Petroleum Corporation which produces most of Turkey's crude oil output and operates more than 45 oilfields has recently announced that it will expand its exploration in the eastern ...

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Thursday May 15 | Earth Times

Nearly half of all Cypriots are overweight, study finds

“There is a big problem with nutrition in Cyprus because people have started to get out of control”

Athens/Nicosia - Nearly one in two Cypriots are reported to be overweight, increasing the risk of developing chronic and metabolic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, experts said Wednesday. via Earth Times

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Tuesday May 13 | SETimes news

Diplomatic Dairy: British royals visit Turkey

“We supported the newest state, Kosovo, as the most stable solution contributing to peace, security and stability in the region and in all of Europe”

Queen Elizabeth II is in Turkey this week. Also in diplomatic news: French Prime Minister Francois Fillon visited Cyprus, and Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha attended a session of the Council of Europe's ... via SETimes news

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Monday May 12 | Falkirk Herald

Cyprus death: Pair face extradition

Two British tourists convicted of involvement in the killing of a Cypriot teenager will face extradition proceedings soon, lawyers have said. via Falkirk Herald

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Sunday May 11 | Daily Mail

Net closes on 32million Securitas thief 'seen in Turkish Cyprus'

“The police have been told that he has been rather injudiciously splashing his money around”

By IAN GALLAGHER in Northern Cyprus - More by this author Comments Sean Lupton is suspected of fleeing with up to 32million from the Securitas robbery in Kent British detectives raided addresses across Northern ... via Daily Mail

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Friday May 9 | SETimes news

Leaders of divided Cyprus to meet on May 23rd

“I don't think really you can say there will be progress or no progress; there will be all shades; there will be black, white and shades of grey”

The leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities reportedly plan to meet on May 23rd to review progress in preparations for opening new negotiations. via SETimes news

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Friday May 9 | Groong Armenian News Network

Haigazian: Dr. Arda Jebejian on "Linguistic Challenges of Diaspora"

PRESS RELEASE From: Mira Yardemian Public Relations Director Haigazian University Mexique Street, Kantari, Beirut P.O.Box. 11-1748 Riad El Solh 1107 2090 Tel: 01-353010/1/2 01-349230/1 Dr. via Groong Armenian News Network

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Wednesday May 7 | EKathimerini

Business & Finance

“At a time of rising inflation, raising VAT would be sheer madness.”

Waste to be tackled in local government and hospitals Economy Minister Giorgos Alogoskoufis said yesterday the government is preparing legislation which will force social insurance funds, local government ... via EKathimerini

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Monday May 5 | SETimes news

Science and Technology: Schools in Bulgaria to receive wireless internet access

A new pilot project in Bulgaria will furnish wireless internet access to major schools in the country. via SETimes news

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Sunday May 4 | PR-inside.com

Cyprus' new, communist-rooted president scores high marks in opinion poll

A poll published Sunday gave Cyprus' new president a 75 percent approval rating two months after taking office, reflecting a high degree of support for his efforts to end the island's ethnic division. via PR-inside.com

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Sunday May 4 | People's Daily Online

Negotiator: Cyprus's preparatory talks for reunification go smoothly

“I think that the exploration of the intentions of the two sides is proceeding smoothly”

The preparatory talks for the reunification of Cyprus have proceeded smoothly in good atmosphere, said chief Greek Cypriot negotiator George Iacovou on Friday. via People's Daily Online

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Friday May 2 | Telegraph.co.uk

Property overseas: News

“Buyers are discovering the charm and culture of Sicily, Puglia and the Calabria region.”

Cyprus, Rome... Jamaica? No, Cherry Maslen went of her own accord Buy now, pay later Stay free: Vikla, Cyprus A villa in Cyprus but no payments for the first three years, plus a three-week stay every year. via Telegraph.co.uk

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