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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 00-03-09Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] US President - Cyprus reportNicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) -- The US will continue to work with the UN for a negotiated settlement in Cyprus based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation, President Bill Clinton said in a letter to Congress."We welcome this important process and we will continue to work with the UN to reach a solution for all Cypriots based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation," Clinton said in his letter to the speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. CNA MM/GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1140:CYPPRESS:02[02] Italian cultural month - CyprusNicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) -- The Italian Embassy in Cyprus organises a Cultural Month in Nicosia between March 20 - April 21.Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and Italian Ambassador to Cyprus Francesco Bascone will inaugurate the Cultural Month, on March 20, which will open with "Alta Moda", a fashion show. CNA/FZ/GP/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1320:CYPPRESS:03[03] British government - Cyprus questionLondon, Mar 9 (CNA) -- Britain reaffirmed its full commitment to a Cyprus settlement, noting that a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation "will be the best way to achieve a solution" and encouraging the interested parties to cooperate constructively and flexibly with the UN Secretary General in this direction.Replying to a letter by Conservative Euro-MP Theresa Villiers to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Minister for Europe Keith Vaz, also notes that "Cyprus' accession negotiations with the European Union are making steady progress," and that a solution to its political problem is not a precondition for membership. CNA MCH/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1360:CYPPRESS:04[04] Weather forecast for CyprusNicosia, March 9 CNA) - According to the MeteorologicalOffice at Larnaca International Airport, the weather forecast for Cyprus is: Friday and Saturday: 10/03/2000 to 11/03/2000 Fine with patchy cloud. Winds westerly to southwesterly light to moderate. State of sea slight to moderate. Maximum temperature around 17C and minimum temperature 4C inland and around 7C over coast. Outlook for Sunday and Monday: 12/03/2000 to 13/03/2000 No significant change is expected on Sunday. On Monday the weather will be partly cloudy with local showers. No change in temperature. Sea Temperature: 14C. CNA GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1430:CYPPRESS:05Cyprus Stock Exchange Nicosia, Mar 9 CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows: CSE General Index 542.65 (-3.76) Traded Value CYP 20,961,624 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 10,077,086 659.27 ( -2.79) Approved Investment Companies CYP 1,044,816 396.40 ( -7.81) Insurance Companies CYP 134,710 423.04 ( -1.40) Manufacturing Companies CYP 768,982 165.14 ( -5.67) Tourism Companies CYP 1,328,941 395.18 ( -7.80) Trading Companies CYP 1,105,695 222.28 ( -4.89) Other Companies CYP 5,132,256 624.24 ( -4.60) Offshore Companies 105.00 ( 0.00)* The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1445:CYPPRESS:06[06] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Mar 9 (CNA) -- Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are:Temperatures (degrees Celcius) Station Maximum Minimum Weather (At 1200 UTC) Nicosia 18 2 FAIR Larnaca 17 3 FAIR Limassol 18 8 FINE Paphos 16 5 FINE CNA MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |