1 Jan, 2008
Set of Principles for Cyprus Solution
In July 2006, UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs, Ibrahim Gambari, visited Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. Following a joint meeting on 8 July 2006 the UN Undersecretary presented the following “Set of Principles” agreed to by the Cyprus President Mr. Papadopoulos and the leader of the Turkish Cypriots Mr. Talat:
(More)24 Oct, 2007
Turkey's Occupation IS the Cyprus Problem
"Cyprus Sabotage" (Editorials & Opinions, Oct. 9) is loaded with biased selectivity in facts and argumentation. Authors Morton Abramowitz and Henri Barkey fall well wide of the mark both on the reasons for the perpetuation of the Cyprus problem and on future efforts to broker a solution.
(More)6 Jul, 2007
Council of Europe on Cyprus
| Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe Doc. 11332 Illegal Exploitation of Greek Cypriot Property in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus Due to the 1974 Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of Cyprus, 170,000 Greek Cypriots were expelled and still prevented from returning back to their properties, which constitute approximately 78% of the occupied area, Since 2002, the occupation regime allowed the transfer of Greek Cypriot properties to third parties without the consent of the Greek Cypriot lawful owners. We the undersigned, strongly condemn such illegal acts and hereby declare that: |
15 Jun, 2007
Canada thanks Cyprus
Canada thanks Cyprus for assistance during the Lebanon crisis
The High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cyprus, Mrs. Marta Moszczenska presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of Cyprus on August 2006. During her presentation, Mrs. Moszczenska noted: “Canada can hardly find the appropriate words to thank you, and all of the people of Cyprus, for the extraordinary assistance you have extended to our country and our citizens during the Lebanon crisis. Your ministries, your authorities, your people reached out to thousands of Canadians in distress. We have heard hundreds of stories of the warmth, care and selflessness of all those involved. This will reinforce even more Canadian appreciation for your nation. When I asked whom should we thank - the best answer I received was 'the entire population of Cyprus'. Many organizations were singled out such as the Foreign Ministry, the port and airport authorities and the Civil Defense Agency. The Service companies, such as the hotels, catering companies and Cypriot Red Cross were also mentioned. The list, though, does not stop here. The flexibility in responding our often last minute requests was deeply appreciated. On behalf of the Prime Minister of Canada, who truly enjoyed meeting your Foreign Minister when he landed in Cyprus a few weeks ago, and the people of Canada, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your spectacular assistance and can only hope that, in a similar situation, we could rise to the occasion of reaching our to you in the same fashion. Your country and your people are extraordinary.”
15 Jun, 2007
Canadian Directive for Cyprus