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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-02-15Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
CNA/SD/GG/RM/MCH/2000 1545:CYPPRESS:02[01] Cyprus Stock Exchange Nicosia, Feb 15 CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE)All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting asfollows: SE General Index 615.48 (-1.79) Traded Value CYP 25,913,116 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 9,304,341 695.57 ( -0.67) Approved Investment Companies CYP 3,116,300 548.02 ( -1.47) Insurance Companies CYP 1,028,362 362.11 ( 0.63) Manufacturing Companies CYP 366,679 240.19 ( -0.62) Tourism Companies CYP 2, 728,664 590.77 ( -7.24) Trading Companies CYP 2,156,375 286.94 ( -4.63) Other Companies CYP 5,755,519 724.72 ( -3.19) * The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA MX/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1550:CYPPRESS:03 Foreign Minister - EU Ambassador - Students meeting Nicosia, Feb 15 (CNA) - Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides today underlined the role Cyprus can play as a bridge of cooperation and understanding in the Mediterranean region, especially after it joins the European Union, during a speech to some 30 students from about 13 countries participating in the 2nd Mediterranean Conference that got underway here yesterday and ends Friday. The Foreign Minister and the head of the EU delegation in Cyprus Donato Chiarini, who also spoke to the students, underlined the role the young generation has in promoting peace and stability in the region and called on them to take advantage of programmes available. CNA MA/MCH/20001600:CYPPRESS:04 Cyprus - Lithuania - Agreements Nicosia, Feb 15 (CNA) - Cyprus and Lithuania signed here today two agreements on merchant shipping and road transport with a view to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The agreements are valid for an indefinite period of time and can be recalled in writing according to the agreed procedures. Ministers from both countries said this development could help the common goal to become members of the European Union. CNA MM/MCH/20001615:CYPPRESS:05 House - IPU - Meeting Nicosia, Feb 15 (CNA) - The Interparliamentary Union has decided to adjourn a meeting between Greek and Turkish Cypriots because the conditions for a successful outcome of the planned meeting have not all been met. Representatives of Turkish Cypriot parties demanded that IPU facilitators enter the Turkish occupied part of the island through an illegal port of entry, Tymbou airport in northern occupied Cyprus.CNA MM/MCH/20001700:CYPPRESS:06 US President - Councillor - Cyprus Problem Nicosia, Feb 15 - US President Bill Clinton has expressed the conviction that "there will be further opportunities for progress" at the Cyprus problem. In a reply letter to Councillor of London Borough of Barnet Andreas the US President also says he is encouraged "that after a hiatus of more than two years, Greek and Turkish Cypriots came to New York last December under UN auspices to restart Cyprus talks."CNA MK/MCH/20001830:CYPPRESS:07 Cyprus FM - Cyprus problem Nicosia, Feb 15 - Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said here today the UN were not expected to prepare an overall settlement plan for the third round of proximity talks between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides, scheduled to resume in New York on May 23. He also clarified there should be no reference to a fourth round of proximity talks but to a long procedure which will start on May 23 and could last until the end of July.CNA MA/MK/MCH/2000C N A E N D SCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |