UN envoy says no more “taboo” issues hinder Cyprus peace talksAugust 24, 2016 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A UN envoy says everything is up for discussion in an intensified phase of ongoing talks aimed at reunifying ethnically divided Cyprus, the Associated Press reports. Espen Barth Eide says there are no remaining "taboo" issues that the rival leaders would opt to tackle at a later stage. Eide said Wednesday, August 24 it's the first time since he took over as peace talks facilitator two years ago that even the toughest issues, including military intervention rights Cyprus' existing constitution grants to Greece, Turkey and Britain, will be discussed. Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup aiming at union with Greece. Nicos Anastasiades, the Greek Cypriot president of Cyprus' internationally recognized government, and breakaway Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci have been engaged in renewed talks since May 2015. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |