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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-03-20Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] President Clerides - German AmbassadorNicosia, Mar 20 (CNA) -- The President of Germany will visit Greece and Turkey during the first week of April, German Ambassador to Cyprus Peter Wittig said today, reaffirming his country's support to UN-sponsored proximity talks aiming to pave the way for a Cyprus settlement.Wittig, who met with President Glafcos Clerides in his capacity as German envoy for Cyprus, said he briefed Clerides on his recent trip to Athens and Ankara, which he described as "interesting" and "encouraging" and assured him he will continue to follow very closely efforts for a settlement on Cyprus. CNA MK/FZ/MCH/GP/2000 1540:CYPPRESS:05[02] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Mar 20 (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 17 8 FAIR
Larnaca 17 6 FINE
Limassol 17 7 FINE
Paphos 16 11 FINE
CNA MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY15:50:CYPPRESS:03[03] Spokesman - EU - VerheugenNicosia, Mar 20 (CNA) - Cyprus expects to see a push in its efforts to join the European Union and a renewed effort to persuade the Turkish Cypriots to participate in the accession negotiations during this week's visit to the island by the top EU official dealing with enlargement, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today.The Spokesman also said the EU is now more engaged in attempts to find a negotiated settlement in the Cyprus question, especially after the EU Helsinki summit, and believes the Cyprus problem should be included in Turkey's partnership agreement with Brussels. CNA MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY16:15CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus - Violations - Protest Nicosia, Mar 20 (CNA) - Cyprus has protested against repeated violations of its national airspace and FIR by Turkish fighters during February and March.Charge d' affaires of Cyprus' Permanent Mission in the UN Agis Loizou protested against violations in a letter to the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.CNA RM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1730:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Mar 20 CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 508.55 ( 0.25) Traded Value CYP 19,651,806 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 7,442,658 630.01 ( 0.66) Approved Investment Companies CYP 1,117,133 376.97 ( -1.14) Insurance Companies CYP 728,415 342.07 ( 2.96) Manufacturing Companies CYP 650,311 157.31 ( 2.14) Tourism Companies CYP 1,138,904 393.40 ( 1.33) Trading Companies CYP 1,453,584 206.35 ( 2.06) Other Companies CYP 5,275,946 541.90 ( -2.49) Offshore Companies $ 105,00 ( 0,00)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCYPPRESS:06[06] President Clerides - Greek attachesNicosia, Mar 20 (CAN) -- The settlement of the Cyprus problem must remain within the framework set by the UN Security Council which provides for a bizonal, bicommunal federation, President Glafcos Clerides said today, receiving a group of new Greek Foreign Ministry attaches, and stressed the importance of cooperation between Cyprus and Greece for promoting a just and viable solution to the problem.Clerides said Greek Cypriots are trying to reach a solution "which would safeguard our future in the land of our ancestors and at the same time be functional and viable" taking always into account the parameters set out by the UN Security Council which provide for a federal solution. CNA GG/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1920:CYPPRESS:07[07] Cyprus Defence Minister - Helicoptersby Rebekah GregoriadouAthens, Mar 20 (CNA) -- Cyprus Defence Minister Socrates Hasikos who is visiting Greece today said the Republic will soon acquire four additional "Bell" helicopters for its armed forces. Hasikos, who is on a four-day visit to Greece, today visited the premises of the "Hellenic Aerospace Industry",accompanied by the members of the island's Defence Parliamentary Committee who are also visiting Greece. RAG/GG/MCH/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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