THE Head of the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Industry, Salih Tunar, admitted yesterday that taking part in the 30th Cyprus International State Fair had not been quite as easy as the Cypriot government like to make out.
Sir,
In response to Mr Richard Ramadan’s letter to the Sunday Mail (May 8, 2005): Mr Ramadan, it seams you have never owned a house which was taken – stolen – by somebody else, that’s why you wrote that ‘ethical’ letter last Sunday.
Sir,
I am writing in connection with the article in the Sunday Mail last month regarding the increasing crime rate in Paphos.
THE CYPRUS Turkish Chamber of Industry yesterday urged Greek Cypriot consumers to buy their products.
President of the Chamber, Salih Tunar, said “the psychological barriers between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities regarding the consumption of products of either community have to be removed. Turkish Cypriot products should be available on the Greek Cypriot market.”
THE government was yesterday cryptic about the ongoing talks in New York, reiterating simply that they revolved around the procedures, as well as the substance, for a possible new initiative on Cyprus.
TRADE and Industry Minister George Lillikas yesterday suggested there was a possibility of a drop in fuel prices in the next few days.
The minister said lower prices had been paid for the latest fuel imports and in such cases the ministry intervenes in order to ensure the necessary price cuts that would benefit consumers.
THE Statistical Service of Cyprus yesterday published the Health Survey 2003 report, providing information on the health status of the population, use of health services, medicine and alcohol consumption, smoking and quality of life.
The survey shows that nearly 81 per cent of people aged over 15 consider their health to be good.
A PAKISTANI man was yesterday remanded in custody for eight days on suspicion of smuggling illegal immigrants from the occupied areas.
Two other suspects, also from Pakistan, were detained for four days in connection with illegal entry and residence in the country.
CONSUMERS were told yesterday that come June 1 they should not buy animal products from non-approved facilities.
In a written statement, Agriculture Minister Timis Efthymiou said that approved products should bear oval or triangular-shaped seals, depending on their destination market.
Products bearing the oval seal can be distributed on the local and EU markets.
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