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THE EUROPEAN Parliament Committee on Culture and Education in Brussels heard a series of proposals yesterday for the protection of the cultural heritage of Cyprus, at the initiative of the Committee's Chairman Nicos Sifounakis.

According to CNA, the idea for yesterday’s public hearing came after a visit of a Committee delegation to Cyprus in June 2006, during which the MEPs were informed on the situation much of Cyprus' cultural heritage came into as a result of the events of 1974.

The most important of the proposals was submitted by MEP of the European People's Doris Pack, who suggested the adoption of a resolution which will call upon the German presidency of the EU to intervene so that Germany returns the cultural treasure stolen from 46 churches in the Turkish occupied areas by looter Aydin Dikman.

German historian Klaus Gallas said the implementation of a decision by the German courts was still pending regarding the return of the stolen icons, and called on the Committee to intervene in the direction of the German presidency for the repatriation of 40 crates of heirlooms currently in Munich.

Sifounakis referred to Turkey's responsibility, as a candidate for accession to the EU, to protect the cultural heritage of Cyprus.

US journalist Michel Jansen accused Ankara of cultural catharsis and British MP Edward O'Hara called for immediate action on behalf of the European Parliament in order to avert the transformation of monasteries in the occupied areas into hotels.

About Bloody Time! IF you see the Church of Aheropitou in Lapithos you will cry! The Turkish Army has turned it into a military base?
Why is this?
They need the Gods to protect them?
It is a disgrace and a lack of respect!
Hey what am I talking about: If you see any ancient ruins IN Turkey most
have been desecrated: Specially the Greek and Byzantium ones!
cheers
DP!