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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-03-02Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1515:CYPPRESS:01[01] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are:
Temperatures (degrees Celcius)
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Station Maximum Minimum Weather
(At 1200 UTC)
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Nicosia 18 9 FINE
Larnaca 20 10 FINE
Limassol 20 14 FINE
Paphos 19 15 FINE
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CNA/RG/2001
1520:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:
CSE General Index 196,84 (-0,48)
Traded Value CYP 4.716.112
FTCE/CYSE 20 CYP 1.800.832 818,90 (-1,23)
Sectural Indices
Banks CYP 753.341 204,60 (-1,09)
Approved Investment
Companies CYP 296.510 196,82 ( 0,01)
Insurance Companies CYP 31.157 81,78 (-2,06)
Manufacturing Companies CYP 298.564 71,90 ( 1,04)
Tourism Companies CYP 248.321 130,63 (-0,76)
Trading Companies CYP 263.385 51,07 (-1,07)
Offshore Companies CYP 0 105,00 ( 0,00)
Building and Cement Companies CYP 82.481 66,84 ( 0,83)
Énformation Technology
Companies CYP 460.386 53,02 (-0,54)
Financial Services Companies CYP 173.630 38,63 (-1,15)
Fish Culture Companies CYP 30.902 71,97 (-2,73)
Hotels CYP 775.679 93,35 ( 0,97)
Other Companies CYP 894.574 239,70 ( 0,03)
The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as
compared to the last meeting.
CNA/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1555:CYPPRESS:03[03] Spokesman - Holbrooke - CyprusNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - The government has welcomed statements by former US permanent representative to the UN Richard Holbrooke that the main obstacle in efforts to make headway towards a Cyprus settlement rests with the leadership of the Turkish Cypriots."This is a very positive statement and reflects the facts," Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today, invited to comment on Holbrooke's remark that he deeply regrets that Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash has continued to refuse to make progress on the solution of the Cyprus problem. CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1600:CYPPRESS:04[04] Spokesman - US narcotics reportNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - Cyprus has enacted very stringent legislation to combat money laundering and it is not fair to level uncorroborated charges against the Republic, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today, commenting on a US State Department report on narcotics in Cyprus.The Spokesman said the report indicates that the continuing occupation of part of Cyprus is, among other factors, a problem which hampers the fight against drugs. CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1655:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus - Foot and mouth disease - MeasuresNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - Cyprus has put into effect all necessary measures to prevent any outbreak of the foot and mouth disease and is cooperating with the authorities of the British Bases on the island and the UN associations, dealing with the Republic's northern Turkish occupied areas, deputy Director of Veterinary Department Andreas Orphanides told CNA today.He said any passengers arriving from UK flights are obliged to step onto a chemically treated mat and are told to hand over to the Cypriot authorities any animal food they may be carrying with them. CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1805:CYPPRESS:06[06] Cyprus Shipping Council - AGMNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - The Cyprus Shipping Council will continue to back government efforts to harmonise its institutions and legislation in the shipping industry, Council president Captain Juergen Hahn has told the Annual General Meeting (AGM), calling on the government to meet in good time all the requirements under the STCW 95 convention, relating to the certification and training of seafarers.Communications and Works Minister Averof Neofytou said the government is determined to enhance the image of the Cyprus flag, reassuring the shipping industry that it is doing all it can to ensure that Cyprus remains an important international shipping centre even after accession. CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1905:CYPPRESS:07[07] Cyprus - European cooperationNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - Cyprus has signed the Memorandums of Mutual Understanding relating to the fight against breast cancer and initiatives in the agricultural sector.The Republic's Permanent Representative to the European Union Ambassador Theofilos Theofilou signed the relevant documents Thursday as part of the European Cooperation in Scientific and Technical Research field (COST). CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1910:CYPPRESS:08[08] Cyprus - International Convention - TerrorismNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - Cyprus is the 39th country to have signed the international Convention to Combat the Financing of Terrorism, an official announcement said here today.The Convention was signed on behalf of President Glafcos Clerides by the Republic's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Sotos Zakhaeos. CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1910:CYPPRESS:09[09] Belarus Ìinister - VisitNicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) - Belarus Minister of Transport and Communications Alyaksandr Lukashou arrives here Saturday on a four-day visit during which Belarus and Cyprus will sign a cooperation agreement in international road transport.Lukashou will be in Cyprus at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart Minister of Communications and Works Averof Neophytou. CNA MM/RG/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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