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The Embassy at Work

Cyprus Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
with Journalist Symposium

May 3-5, 2008

 

Mr. Costas Yennaris, discussing with journalists at the conference
Mr. Costas Yennaris, discussing with journalists
at the conference

During May 3-5, 2008, forty-five eminent journalists from both communities in Cyprus as well as from Greece and Turkey attended the third Journalist Symposium held in Istanbul, Turkey to discuss current developments in Cyprus as well as on the role of the media with respect to its power to shape public opinion. Participants also examined recent conflict in Turkey and its consequences for Cyprus and the region. Debate continued during coffee breaks and meals. Those taking part commented on the high level of dialogue, mentioning how vital it was to discuss such issues of mutual concern with colleagues from Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. The symposium closed with a visit to Turkish daily Sabah, where participants had the opportunity to visit the entire operation and discuss Turkish press issues with key members of the editorial staff. The conference generated blanket coverage in the press with more than 40 newspaper articles as well as several television programs devoted to the event. Participants represented the entire political spectrum, hailing from Islamist, left-wing, right-wind, centrist, government-supported and opposition newspapers.

Dr. Stephen Larrabee of RAND Corporation speaking at the event
Dr. Stephen Larrabee of RAND Corporation speaking at the event
Speakers included: Dr. Stephen Larrabee, RAND Corporation; Sami Kohen, Milliyet; Pavlos Tsimas, Ta Nea; George Kaskanis, Politis; Mete Tumerkan, BRT; Sami Ozuslu, Yeniduzen; Yiannakis Kareklas, CyBC; Professor Soli Ozel, Bilgi University, Istanbul; and Professor Demitris Keridis, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece. The event was sponsored by Embassy Nicosia’s Bicommunal Support Program in collaboration with Embassy Athens, Embassy Ankara, and Consulate Istanbul. The symposium was opened by Public Affairs Officer Craig Kuehl, Consulate Istanbul and Councelor for Public Affairs Thomas Miller, Embassy Nicosia. Embassy Nicosia is planning follow-on activities based on suggestions made by the group

 

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Nicosia Journalist Symposium, March 2006

Athens Journalist Symposium, March 2007

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Forty-five journalists from both communities in Cyprus as well as from Greece and Turkey attended the third Journalist Symposium held in Istanbul, Turkey
Those taking part commented on the high level of dialogue, mentioning how vital it was to discuss such issues of mutual concern with colleagues from Cyprus, Greece and Turkey
Embassy Nicosia's Councelor for Public Affairs Thomas Miller opened the event
Consulate Instabul's Public Affairs Officer Craig Kuehl opened the event
Those taking part commented on the high level of dialogue, mentioning how vital it was to discuss such issues of mutual concern with colleagues from Cyprus, Greece and Turkey
Those taking part commented on the high level of dialogue, mentioning how vital it was to discuss such issues of mutual concern with colleagues from Cyprus, Greece and Turkey
Mr. Sami Kohen from Milliyet speaking at the conference
Mr. Yannis Kareklas speaking at the conference
Mr. George Kaskanis of Politis Newspaper
Mr. Sami Ozuslu from Yeniduzen newspaper speaking at the conference
Ms. Barcin Yinanc from Turkish Daily News sharing her views during a discussion.
Mr. Victor Papadopoulos of Mega Channel (right) speaking at the Conference
Mr. Pavlos Tsimas from "Ta Nea" newspaper, speaking at the conference