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Thursday, November 10, 2005

Middle East Times-EU renews pressure on Turkey to admit Cypriot vessels

"EU renews pressure on Turkey to admit Cypriot vessels
November 10, 2005

BRUSSELS -- The European Commission renewed pressure on Turkey on Wednesday to let Cypriot ships and planes use its ports and airports, saying that it was a non-negotiable commitment made to the European Union.

EU enlargement commissioner Olli Rehn issued the demand while presenting progress reports on EU candidate states including Turkey, where reforms were said to have slowed even as the country began EU membership talks last month. "

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