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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-06-02Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1445:CYPPRESS:01[01] Government Spokesman - EU - US - ReferenceNicosia, Jun 2 (CNA) -- The Cyprus government described as "positive approach" the reference to Cyprus in the conclusions of the EU/US Summit which took place in Queluz, Portugal on Wednesday.Its Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said the reference "shows the earnest interest of the EU and the US in Cyprus", adding that it is especially important because it talks about finding a settlement consistent with UN Security Council resolutions. CNA EC/GP 2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1450:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus - Israel-Palestinian meetingN1icosia, Jun 2 (CNA) -- Diplomacy remains the sole tool for sorting out differences, Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides remarked today welcoming Israelis and Palestinians NGO members meeting here to discuss the thorny issue of the status of Jerusalem.In his speech Kasoulides told members of the Israel-Palestine Centre for Research and Information (IPCR) Cyprus was proud to act as a host for this meeting, proving that it could act as "a meeting place of a variety of cultures and civilisations". CNA/MCH/GP/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1510:CYPPRESS:03[03] CNA - ANSA - AgreementNicosia, Jun 2 (CNA) -- The Cyprus News Agency (CNA) and the Italian News Agency (ANSA) have signed a cooperation agreement.The agreement was signed by CNA Board Chairman Anthos Lykavgis and ANSA Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Cerbone. CNA GP/20001535:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Jun 2 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 531.87 (-0.48) Traded Value CYP 46,376,308 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 3,749,001 646.16 (-0.87) Approved Investment Companies CYP 6,510,326 362.76 ( -0.30) Insurance Companies CYP 3,679,878 390.20 ( 1.79) Manufacturing Companies CYP 2,808,466 179.85 ( -0.45) Tourism Companies CYP 3,598,000 479.18 ( 0.85) Trading Companies CYP 2,308,393 208.14 ( -0.98) Other Companies CYP 20,210,406 587.75 ( -0.10) Offshore Companies 105.00 ( 0.00)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/ΜΑ/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1539:CYPPRESS:05[05] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Jun 2 (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 34 18 FINE Larnaca 28 19 FINE Limassol 29 18 FINE Paphos 28 15 FAIR --------------------------------------------------------------- CNA/ΜΑ/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1640:CYPPRESS:06[06] Foreign Minister - Slovenia - MeetingNicosia, Jun 2 (CNA) - Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides leaves for Slovenia on Sunday to attend a meeting of the six countries that have opened accession talks with the European Union, taking place June 4 - 6.The Minister, who is returning on Tuesday afternoon, will be accompanied by the Director of his office Minas Hadjimichael. CNA MA/ΜΜ/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1655:CYPPRESS:07[07] Finance Minister - 2001 BudgetNicosia, Jun 2 (CNA) -- Minister of Finance Takis Klerides has said the 2001 Budget will be submitted to the House of Representatives on September 30, according to the relevant provision of the Constitution.Speaking today at a press conference, Klerides said the Budget will be in line with the government economic policies providing for tight public finances and austerity in order to maintain economic stability and curb the fiscal deficit. CNA ITS/GG/MM/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1915:CYPPRESS:08[08] Missing persons relatives - UN chief reportNicosia, Jun 2 (CNA) - The Committee of Relatives of Missing Persons has expressed surprise with the UN Secretary General's reference to the issue of missing persons in Cyprus, in his report recommending the renewal of the UN peace-keeping force (UNFICYP) on the island, describing it as "unfortunate, in the least".In a press release issued today, the Committee calls on the government to react "immediately and concretely to the unacceptable attitude of certain circles at the UN in Nicosia dealing with the issue, who in the past few years appear to aim solely towards closing the matter by proclaiming all missing persons dead without proper investigation." CNA MA/MM/2000CNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |