Europe

Third day of the Cyprus talks held in Geneva. 11 January 2017.
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Cyprus talks ‘on track’ ahead of international conference – UN envoy

11 January 2017
As the United Nations-facilitated talks on Cyprus went into their third day in Geneva ahead of an international conference tomorrow, the UN adviser on the issue has said the discussions are “on track” and while there is still much hard work to do, an “historic” outcome could be reached as part of ongoing reunification efforts.
Migrant and asylum-seeker camp on the Greek island of Lesvos covered in snow as icy temperatures and heavy snowstorms affect region. January 2017.
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Migrants battling exposure as freezing temperatures grip Europe, warns UN agency

11 January 2017
Sounding the alarm over the situation of thousands of migrants, asylum seekers and others enduring extreme cold conditions across Europe and Eastern Mediterranean, the United Nations migration agency has appealed for immediate action to save them from freezing to death.
At the Cyprus Talks, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akinci, and the Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades, meet with Michael Møller, Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva and Espen Barth Eid, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General.
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This is the ‘moment of truth’ says UN envoy ahead of international conference on Cyprus

9 January 2017
Speaking ahead of an international conference on Cyprus, the United Nations Special Adviser on the country stressed that the coming days would be crucial for the resolution of the remaining matters, and said that while the path ahead is “going to be difficult,” a solution is possible.
Secretary-General António Guterres.
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'Mário Soares' legacy goes far beyond Portugal,' says UN chief Guterres, as former leader dies at 92

7 January 2017
Deeply saddened by the passing of former Portuguese President and Prime Minister Mário Soares, who died earlier today in Lisbon at the age of 92, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the commitment to freedom and democracy that made Mr. Soares “one of those rare political leaders of true European and global stature.”
Child refugees in Greece. (file)
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As temperatures drop, asylum-seekers on Greek islands need to be moved to mainland – UN agency

6 January 2017
Drawing attention to situation of hundreds of asylum-seekers on the Greek Aegean islands, facing further vulnerability as temperatures are expected to drop in the coming days, the United Nations refugee agency underlined the urgent need to accelerate their transfer to the mainland.