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[01] UN Secretary General pleased with agreement for direct talks

[02] US welcome agreement for resumption of UN-led talks on Cyprus

[03] De Soto holds separate meetings with Clerides and Denktash

[04] EU Commissioner for employment visits Cyprus

[05] Government pleased with National Council deliberations

[06] Britain welcomes agreement for direct talks

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[09] Media coverage of agreement for talks very extensive

[10] Cyprus operates a new air traffic control system

[11] EU welcomes direct talks, but says it is too early to be euphoric

[12] Belgian official leaves island pleased with progress in Cyprus

[13] Cypriot woman takes 2nd place in election for "Woman of Europe"

[14] First visit of Cyprus President to Turkish occupied areas in 27 years

[01] UN Secretary General pleased with agreement for direct talks

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UN Secretary General pleased with agreement for direct talks

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) -- UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached yesterday by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to get engaged in direct negotiations in mid-January 2002, at his invitation.

"The Secretary General is very pleased at the agreement reached today by Mr Clerides and Mr Denktash for direct negotiations in mid January 2002, at his invitation," Annan's spokesman said Tuesday.

[02] US welcome agreement for resumption of UN-led talks on Cyprus

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US welcome agreement for resumption of UN-led talks on Cyprus

Washington, Dec 5 (CNA) -- The United States have welcomed the agreement reached between Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to get engaged to direct talks starting mid-January, in Cyprus, and commended both leaders for reaching this agreement, describing this development as "encouraging".

[03] De Soto holds separate meetings with Clerides and Denktash

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De Soto holds separate meetings with Clerides and Denktash

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) -- UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alvaro de Soto, who is holding here today separate meetings with President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, said that no timetable has been set so far for the direct talks on Cyprus, to take place in mid-January under UN auspices, at UN premises, in Nicosia.

Speaking to the press after meeting Clerides, de Soto said he was going to discuss this issue with Denktash during their meeting, scheduled to take place at 11.30 am in Turkish occupied Nicosia.

Asked whether there will be serious negotiations this time, De Soto said "I think that both sides are committed to that."

Tonight Clerides, Denktash and Soto will meet again over a dinner, Denktash is hosting in honour of de Soto, at his residence, in the occupied part of Nicosia.

On Tuesday, de Soto, who leaves tomorrow, briefed foreign ambassadors here about the outcome of the Clerides-Denktash meeting.

President Clerides and Denktash had their first face-to-face meeting in four years yesterday in Nicosia, after which de Soto, who attended the meeting, announced direct talks scheduled for mid-January in Cyprus, with no preconditions, all issues on the table, negotiations until a comprehensive settlement is achieved and no agreement until everything is agreed.

CNA/MK/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[04] EU Commissioner for employment visits Cyprus

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EU Commissioner for employment visits Cyprus

Nicosia Dec 5 (CNA) -- European Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner, Anna Diamantopoulou, arrives here tomorrow for a two-day visit, during which she will be received by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides, an will meet with Attorney General Alecos Markides, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, and the leaders of the Cypriot political parties.

[05] Government pleased with National Council deliberations

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Government pleased with National Council deliberations

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides will attend tonight's dinner, hosted by Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, in his capacity as the representative of the Greek Cypriot community, government spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today, in response to a plethora of questions from journalists on the details of the dinner.

[06] Britain welcomes agreement for direct talks

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Britain welcomes agreement for direct talks

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) -- Britain has welcomed Tuesday's agreement between Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to begin direct talks early next year, under UN aegis, with a view to finding a comprehensive settlement.

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                              140,72  ( 5,24)

Traded Value                  CYP 12.033.390

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP  5.882.092   551,07  ( 4,91)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP  3.105.435   150,89  ( 4,61)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP  1.115.515   136,48  ( 7,65)
Insurance Companies           CYP    208.029    57,02  ( 7,71)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP    324.193    57,39  ( 4,12)
Tourism Companies             CYP    277.494   118,63  ( 5,60)
Trading Companies             CYP    374.888    36,99  ( 7,12)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     37.004    55,99  ( 2,15)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP    164.732    10,20  ( 5,37)
Financial Services Companies  CYP  1.270.965    31,98  ( 4,72)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP        244    29,53  ( 3,36)
Hotels                        CYP  1.223.220    88,01  ( 6,14)
Other Companies               CYP  2.879.266   161,79  ( 6,95)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of
the indices as compared to the last meeting.

CNA/RG/2001
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Dec 5 (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         10         RAIN
Larnaca                  20         11         THUNDERSTORM/RAIN
Limassol                 20         10         THUNDERSTORM/RAIN
Paphos                   20         10         FAIR
---------------------------------------------------------------

CNA/RG/2001
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[09] Media coverage of agreement for talks very extensive

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Media coverage of agreement for talks very extensive

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) -- Greek language dailies devoted pages and pages of analysis, reports, photos and commentary on all aspects of Tuesday's meeting between Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, with banner headlines on the agreement to begin direct talks in mid-January in the context of the good offices mission of the UN Secretary-General.

"Denktash's transformation", "Sudden love", "Everything at the table and bon appetit", "The Turks are having a ball", "A reversal of the situation", "The difficulties lie ahead" and "Breakthrough" are the main headlines used by the dailies, whereas the Turkish Cypriot press speaks about "An historic step", "To your health", "Aubergines with mince", "A good start", "The meeting has achieved its objective" and "At last."

The Turkish print media welcomed the news about direct talks with titles such as "New page for Cyprus", "US of Cyprus", and "Historic dinner of peace".

[10] Cyprus operates a new air traffic control system

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Cyprus operates a new air traffic control system

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) -- Cyprus Communications and Works Minister Averof Neophytou inaugurated here today the official operation of a new air traffic control system installed at Nicosia's Flight Information Region centre (FIR).

[11] EU welcomes direct talks, but says it is too early to be euphoric

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EU welcomes direct talks, but says it is too early to be euphoric

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) -- The EU welcomes and encourages yesterday's decision by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to proceed with direct talks on the Cyprus question starting mid-January, Deputy Foreign Minister of Belgium Annemie Neyts said here today but added that this development does not necessarily guarantee success.

[12] Belgian official leaves island pleased with progress in Cyprus

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Belgian official leaves island pleased with progress in Cyprus

Larnaca, Dec 5 (CNA) - Belgian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Annemie Neyts said her country and the European Union welcome the "very interesting developments" in Cyprus, after the first face-to-face meeting in four years between President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash.

[13] Cypriot woman takes 2nd place in election for "Woman of Europe"

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Cypriot woman takes 2nd place in election for "Woman of Europe"

Brussels, Dec 5 (CNA) - Greek actress Irene Papa was elected "Woman of Europe 2002" today, by the European personalities committee, while Cypriot candidate Stella Kyriakidou came second. The prize is given to European women who develop intense humanitarian activities at an international level or who have contributed to culture, arts and literature.

[14] First visit of Cyprus President to Turkish occupied areas in 27 years

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First visit of Cyprus President to Turkish occupied areas in 27 years

Nicosia, Dec 5 (CNA) - For the first time in 27 years, a Cypriot President crossed over into the Turkish occupied areas of the island tonight. President Glafcos Clerides arrived at the home of Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, after an invitation of the latter to dine with him.

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