Leaders of Cyprus, Egypt, Greece and EU Seeking To Combat Terrorism

At least these three nations get it and even the EU may be waking up.
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 photo:Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, left, escorted by Cyprus' President Nicos Anastasiades, right, as they review an honor guard at the presidential palace before a meeting in capital Nicosia, Cyprus Wednesday, April, 29, 2015. Anastasiades and Tsipras are joined by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi for a summit meeting on the east Mediterranean island to discuss ways of tighter economic and security cooperation between the three countries. The leaders will also discuss unfolding developments in neighboring countries including Yemen, Libya, Syria and Iraq. The meeting follows an initial summit that took place last November in Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) (The Associated Press)




Leaders of Cyprus, Egypt, Greece to boost cooperation on combatting terrorism 'scourge'

NICOSIA, Cyprus – The leaders of Cyprus, Egypt and Greece have agreed to step up cooperation on combatting terrorism amid fears over worsening security conditions in neighboring countries including Libya.

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said this would involve boosting defense and security ties and "discussing relevant information" to counter terrorist threats.
The three leaders made the pledge in a joint declaration during a summit in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia Wednesday.

They expressed "grave concern" over a growing terrorist threat in Libya that may destabilize neighboring countries, adding that they support putting in place a counter-terrorism strategy that would run in tandem with the ongoing political process.

The leaders also expressed strong support for the legitimate government of Yemen. Source

EU officials seek sweeping changes to face terrorism, other security challenges

STRASBOURG, France –  European Union officials are seeking sweeping changes in bloc policies and practices to face new security risks arising from terrorism, organized crime and cybercrime.

EU Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans said Tuesday there is still too much "mistrust and reticence to cooperate" among European countries.

Timmermans said "we need to make an effort to be more effective in providing security for our citizens." He spoke while presenting the EU Commission's proposed "Agenda on Security" to a hearing of the European Parliament.

The steps proposed by the EU's executive arm range from swift reform of Europol, the agency for EU-wide police cooperation, to enactment of tougher controls on firearms.

Timmermans said "it is unacceptable that a Kalashnikov can be bought easily on the Internet."  Source