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Cyprus Still Grieves for Missing Persons

August 22, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

The issue of missing persons is a sensitive one that must be solved, Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment Sophocles Aletraris said on Sunday, noting that the Government continues efforts to determine the fate of all missing persons and ease the pain of their families. Speaking at a memorial service for the missing …

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Russia Stands By Cyprus In Exploration Row

August 20, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

The Republic of Cyprus expresses is absolute satisfaction over the position of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding Cyprus` sovereign right to carry out explorations and drill for hydrocarbons in its exclusive economic zone. According to an official press release, the Russian Federation has expressed a clear position of principle, based on international law, …

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US Backs Cyprus In Oil & Gas Row With Turkey

August 20, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

The United States` reaction to Turkey’s threats as regards drilling in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) shows that the Republic of Cyprus operates on the basis of international law, said Friday, Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou. The US administration said on Wednesday that it is aware of Turkey`s position on the issue. However it strongly supports …

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North Cyprus Threatens To Explore Oil & Gas Off It’s Coastline

August 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

The Republic of Cyprus have been warned,  the Turkish Cypriot North Cyprus state, will "do whatever is necessary" , if it begins explorations for natural gas and oil in it's Exclusive Economic Zone. The Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris, under the heading, "Warning For Retaliation" reports (18 August 2011) that Kudret Ozersay, who is the special …

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Cyprus Makes Plans To Start Exploration Of Hydrocarbons

August 18, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Energy

Plans by the Ministry of Commerce to start the exploration and extraction of possible hydrocarbon reserves in Block 12 “Aphrodite” in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone are going ahead, according to Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Praxoula Antoniadou. She told reporters, on the sidelines of a House Committee meeting, that as a Minister and as …

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Varosha May Be Returned To It’s Legal Greek Cypriot Owners

August 18, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

The Turkish Cypriot daily Bakis (17/08/2011) reports that there is a possibilty that Varosha may be returned to it's legal Greek Cypriot owners, amid ongoing secret talks. The newspaper's reliable source reports that the haggling over the conditions of the handover are progressing rapidly and these will be made public soon. Turkey will demand that …

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Cyprus Has A Sovereign Right To Exploit Reserves

August 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Energy

The Director of the Office of the President of the Republic and Deputy Government Spokesman Mr Christos Christofides, asked about Ankara’s representations to Washington D.C. attempting to avert possible explorations for hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, noted: “The delineation of our exclusive economic zone was a development that many deemed impossible. It was …

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House President Omirou Comments On Turkish Proposals

August 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

House President Yiannakis Omirou has said that proposals put forward by the Turkish side at the negotiations for a political settlement of the Cyprus problem reveal that the Turkish goals remain firm and unchanged. Speaking during a memorial service for Yiannis Shiammas, who was killed during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Omirou said that …

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Petition By The Municipality Of Morphou

August 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

The Municipality and organised bodies of the Turkish occupied town of Morphou are to hand over on Tuesday a resolution to the embassies of the five UN Security Council permanent members, the EU Representation, the President of the Republic Demetris Christofias and the President of the House of Representatives Yiannakis Omirou. The resolution will be …

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Turkish Remarks Denounced As “Arrogant And Negative”

August 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

Cyprus Expat Press Release   Presidential Commissioner George Iacovou has described recent statements on Cyprus by Turkish Prime Minister Recept Tayyip Erdogan and his Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglou as “arrogant and negative“. In statements to the press, Iacovou also said that the UN-led peace talks will continue on August 23, adding that the meetings will …

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Turkey’s Stance On Cyprus Remains Firm

August 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

Cyprus Expat Press Release   House President Yiannakis Omirou has said that proposals put forward by the Turkish side at the negotiations for a political settlement of the Cyprus problem reveal that the Turkish goals remain firm and unchanged. Speaking during a memorial service for Yiannis Shiammas, who was killed during the 1974 Turkish invasion …

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Cyprus Foreign Minister Visit Greece For Talks

August 10, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

Cyprus Expat  Press Release 10 August 2011   Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou Markoullis will pay a visit to Athens Thursday during which she will discuss issues concerning the Cyprus problem, Turkey`s EU course, the economic situation of Greece and developments in the Middle East. An official press release says that Markoullis will meet with her …

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Current & Future Hotel Construction in the Middle East – Analysis by tophotelprojects.com

May 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

In 2010 the Middle East region has seen more than 80 new top hotel project openings with approximately 25.000 hotels rooms. Among those are glamorous properties such as the Grand Millennium Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi with 850 rooms and a 2700 square meters Spa or the Mövenpick Hajar Tower Makkah in Saudi Arabia with …

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Iraq eyes 8 foreign firms for $3bln metro project

May 29, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Real Estate Transactions

BAGHDAD, – Iraq has shortlisted eight foreign firms for the construction of a $3 billion metro rail through the capital Baghdad as it seeks to rebuild infrastructure damaged by decades of war and underinvestment. Baghdad Invest Founder Jamie Johnson “The metro rail will help to solve a big part of the problem in Baghdad’s streets, …

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Turkey Property on a Better Edge Then Spanish Property

March 25, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Residential Real Estate

Turkey property market unlike any other property market sees ups and downs due to the economic conditions. During some period of the year there is good demand for property in Turkey while in some months there is no demand. But still the country has not faced any difficult situations like Spain did, due to over …

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Iraq-Turkey railway link re-opens

February 26, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

The first train service in decades has set off from northern Iraq to Turkey. Both countries hope the re-opening of the historic rail link will contribute to the fast-growing trade between them. Germany began building the Berlin to Baghdad railway a century ago, hoping to open a route through Turkey to the Gulf. It took …

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Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen, Brilliantly Joyful Christmas

December 1, 2009 | Author: | Posted in Lifestyle

The Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen has made an abundant variety of Christmas preparations to welcome everyone into a festive holiday.

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