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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-05-12Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1530:CYPPRESS:01[01] President Clerides - Egyptian PresidentNicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Mohammed Hosni Mubarak sent best wishes for a speedy recovery to President Glafcos Clerides, recuperating at a private clinic after an operation to remove a polyp from his large intestine, "in order to continue serving the friendly people of Cyprus".The message was conveyed by Egyptian Ambassador to Cyprus Omar Metwally and President Clerides asked the Ambassador to convey his thanks and appreciation to his Egyptian counterpart. CNA/MCH/MM/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1530:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 552.17 ( -0.24) Traded Value CYP 32,183,354 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 4,599,513 657.21 ( 0.16) Approved Investment Companies CYP 3,851,766 356.05 ( -0.18) Insurance Companies CYP 1,224,823 385.85 ( 0.28) Manufacturing Companies CYP 1,325,916 184.55 ( -0.81) Tourism Companies CYP 3,867,169 491.61 ( -0.82) Trading Companies CYP 3,375,852 231.36 ( -0.27) Other Companies CYP 12,149,319 646.47 ( -0.96) Offshore Companies 105.00 ( 0.00)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/MC/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1535:CYPPRESS:03[03] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, May 12 (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 32 14 FINE Larnaca 28 15 FINE Limassol 27 16 FAIR Paphos 24 12 FAIRCNA/MCH/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1635:CYPPRESS:04[04] IMF team - CyprusNicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- A team from the International Monetary Fund is in Cyprus to review economic developments and study the economic prospects.The visit, to be completed by Tuesday 23 May, is part of the routine consultations IMF officials have with member-states. CNA MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1710:CYPPRESS:05[05] US naval ships - visitNicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- Two US naval ships are visiting Cyprus today on a routine visit, the US embassy has announced.USS Cape St. George, a 174.5 metre Guided Missile Cruiser, and the US NS Big Horn, a 207 metre Oiler, arrive at Limassol port today. CNA MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1740:CYPPRESS:06[06] President - Health Nicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides is expected to leave hospital early next week, after doctors give him the all clear.The President, who underwent surgery to remove a polyp from his large intestine, is due to be discharge on Tuesday or Wednesday after nearly two weeks in the private clinic "Evangelistria" here.CNA/RG/MM/MCH/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1800:CYPPRESS:07[07] Foreign Minister - British Foreign SecretaryNicosia, May 12 (CNA)-- Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides leaves Sunday for London where on Tuesday he is scheduled to have a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook.Kasoulides is also due to have talks with Britain's envoy for Cyprus Sir David Hannay, who has recently visited Athens for talks with the Greek government. CNA MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1820:CYPPRESS:08[08] House President - Israeli ambassadorNicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- Plans for an official visit by House President Spyros Kyprianou to Israel were part of the discussions he had today with Israeli ambassador Shemi Tzur.They also talked about developments in the region and Kyprianou briefed Tzur about the Cyprus question while Tzur informed the House President about the Middle East peace process. CNA MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1910:CYPPRESS:09[09] Former President - HealthNicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- The health of former Cyprus President George Vasiliou, who had a benign brain tumour removed earlier this week, is improving steadily at a relatively fast pace.Vasiliou, who had the emergency surgery Wednesday, is up and about, has walked and is taking solid food. CNA KT/MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGNECY2040:CYPPRESS:10[10] New Commander - National GuardNicosia, May 12 (CNA) -- The new Commander of the National Guard Lieutenant General Evangelos Florakis said his primary goal is to increase the capabilities of the National Guard so that the Republic's armed forces will fulfill their role as this is defined by the Constitution.Florakis conveyed the support of Greece to this objective, and vowed to work with all his strength to prove worthy of the trust shown to him. CNA MM/MCH/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |