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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 01-10-12Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1120:CYPPRESS:01[01] Women of Europe Award 2001 - Cyprus' nomineeNicosia, Oct 12 (CNA) -- Child psychologist Stella Kyriakidou has been named Cyprus' candidate for the Women of Europe Award 2001 for her work in setting up a movement in Cyprus to fight breast cancer.Speaking to CNA Kyriakidou said her nomination is a special honour for her, in recognition of women's fight against breast cancer, noting that this disease affects not only the lives of the women infected but also the lives of their families and friends. CNÁ/MK/GP/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1431:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Oct 12 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 110,29 ( 1,52) Traded Value CYP 3.211.712 FTSE/CYSE 20 CYP 1.655.200 454,39 ( 0,91) Sectoral Indices Banks CYP 994.652 130,38 ( 1,19) Approved Investment Companies CYP 111.366 97,28 ( 0,42) Insurance Companies CYP 16.410 35,99 ( 0,53) Manufacturing Companies CYP 58.998 47,34 ( 2,89) Tourism Companies CYP 235.324 83,97 ( 7,13) Trading Companies CYP 95.799 28,66 ( 0,88) Building and Cement Companies CYP 38.721 44,29 (-0,07) Énformation Technology Companies CYP 217.554 7,88 ( 2,20) Financial Services Companies CYP 87.678 22,91 ( 0,13) Fish Culture Companies CYP 4.678 23,25 (-3,00) Hotels CYP 416.850 57,74 ( 4,19) Other Companies CYP 474.362 121,55 ( 1,34)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/RM/2001 1435:CYPPRESS:03[03] Spokesman - Bicommunal gathering - UNNicosia, Oct 12 (CNA) -- Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today that bicommunal gatherings, such as the one to be organised by the United Nations on October 21, are welcomed as they enable all citizens of the Republic of Cyprus to meet each other.The UN will host an island-wide gathering at the Ledra Palace Hotel siatuated in the Nicosia buffer zone to celebrate the Organisation's birthday, which falls on October 24, the date the UN Charter came into force 56 years ago. CNA/MK/AAR/GP/2001 1445:CYPPRESS:04[04] Spokesman - Verheugen - Cyprus - EUNicosia, Oct 12 (CNA) -- European Commissioner responsible for enlargement Gunter Verheugen's recent statements on Cyprus' accession course to the European Union "have sent out a clear political message", Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said today, adding that Verheugen's imminent visit to the island, accompanying European Commission President Romano Prodi, will be "an important event."Invited to comment on Verheugen's statements on Cyprus' accession course during the EU - Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting held in Brussels on 9 October, Papapetrou said the Commissioner's remarks that Cyprus will join the Union even if its political problem is not solved prior to Cyprus' accession, "sends out a strong message towards all directions, especially to Ankara." CNA/MK/RM/GP/2001 CNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |