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01/12/2008

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Ioakimidis, Pavlos

2 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.

Ta Nea - Greece | 25/07/2008

An important role for the EU on Cyprus

Ta Nea comments on the EU's role in resolving the Cyprus problem: "There are great uncertainties, particularly regarding the political situation in Turkey. But many have started to recognise that perhaps ... for the first time the [resolution of the Cyprus problem] is a realistic possibility. ... This fact [that Cyprus is a member of the EU] must be taken very seriously and used in the search for a solution. It is clear that the negotiations will take place under the auspices of the UN. But the EU ... can put together ... a package of guidelines for a solution. ... Cyprus's membership of the EU must be a factor in finding a solution and not - as was recently the case - an obstacle."

Ta Nea - Greece | 22/02/2008

Presidential elections in Cyprus evoke Cold War

Pavlos Ioakimidis, columnist for the Greek daily, says there is "a Cold War climate in the run up to the second and decisive round of Cyprus' presidential election [February 24]. Conservative candidate Ioannis Kasoulides [DISY, MEP], accuses his Communist rival Demetris Christofias [AKEL] of exaggerating his enthusiasm for Europe in order to destabilise him. Christofias, the favourite for re-election, hit back at his opponent, accusing him of leading an anti-communist contest. Both candidates are trying to win voters' support by claiming they will provide the quickest solution to the problem of division of the island, by finding grounds for understanding with Turkish Cypriots. The party of former President Tassos Papadopoulos [DIKO, centre-right], backs Christofias. While the Cypriot Church has urged the faithful to chose a revival and vote for Kasoulides ... In the run-up to the vote, one thing is certain, Cyprus has turned a fresh page: that of change."

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