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Cyprus Peace Talks Enter Tough Second Week at Swiss Resort

by Associated Press

   NICOSIA, CYPRUS --

   Negotiators in Cyprus peace talks are gearing up for a tough second
   week at a Swiss resort, with the rival sides submitting their positions
   in writing.
   Officials are trying to crack the most difficult issues blocking an
   accord, including agreeing on post-agreement security arrangements.
   Other key issues include executive power-sharing in an aimed-for
   federated Cyprus that was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a
   coup mounted by supporters of union with Greece.
   Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said Monday that responsibility
   weighs heavy on all sides to strike a deal that allows Cyprus to become
   what U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called a ``normal state.''
   Mustafa Akinci, leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots, said earlier
   that this week of talks will be decisive for the island's future.