Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-08-27

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CONTENTS

[01] EU meets commitments, says EU representative here

[02] Social Democrats send letter to Blair over Bases antenna

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[04] Cyprus ratifies European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

[05] The US continues to support UN efforts for a settlement in Cyprus

[06] Chinese President pledges support for Cyprus

[07] New Cyprus Permanent Representative to the CoE presents credentials

[08] UN - led talks for Cyprus resume

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[10] US Special Coordinator on Cyprus to travel to the region

[11] British MPs hold meetings on Cyprus

[12] Transport Statistics report of 2001

[13] Cyprus and Greece initial and sign agreements

[01] EU meets commitments, says EU representative here

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EU meets commitments, says EU representative here

by Maria Myles

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- The European Union has been consistent with meeting its commitments and decisions and is set to follow this pattern in the future too, head of the European Commission delegation to Cyprus Ambassador Donato Chiarini believes.

In an interview with CNA prior to his departure from the island, he said Cyprus is part of a configuration of applicant countries and will not be treated separately from them when it comes to accession.

He also said the EU has played a catalytic role in giving Cyprus its rightful play in Europe and in helping the UN peace effort to reunite the country, divided since Turkish troops invaded and occupied its northern third.

[02] Social Democrats send letter to Blair over Bases antenna

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Social Democrats send letter to Blair over Bases antenna

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- President of Cyprus Social Democrats Movement Yiannakis Omirou has sent a letter to British Prime Minister Tony Blair calling on him to review the decision to erect a disputed huge antenna by the British at their base at Akrotiri Salt Lake.

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               88,80   ( 0,49)

Traded Value                  CYP    353.384

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    198.610   361,31   ( 0,87)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    130.410    99,66   ( 0,90)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     51.125    83,60   ( 0,61)
Insurance Companies           CYP      2.676    22,87   (-0,04)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP      4.954    61,55   (-0,97)
Tourism Companies             CYP      5.001   114,59   ( 2,29)
Trading Companies             CYP      6.662    19,09   (-0,78)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      6.887    55,40   ( 1,24)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      5.753     3,77   ( 5,01)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     17.364    13,82   (-2,12)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP          0    16,15   (-3,70)
Hotels                        CYP     36.908    48,64   ( 0,37)
Other Companies               CYP     63.520    86,19   ( 0,85)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[04] Cyprus ratifies European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

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Cyprus ratifies European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- Cyprus has ratified the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. The relevant document was submitted by Cyprus Permanent Representative at the Council of Europe, (CoE), Nicolaos Emiliou, in the presence of CoE Deputy Secretary-General, Hans-Christian Kruger.

[05] The US continues to support UN efforts for a settlement in Cyprus

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The US continues to support UN efforts for a settlement in Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) The US will remain very active in supporting the UN efforts to bring about a settlement to the Cyprus problem, in the best interests of both parties on the island, newly-confirmed US Ambassador to Cyprus Michael Klosson has pledged.

Klosson who arrives here tomorrow was speaking during a meeting he had in Washington recently with American Hellenic Institute (AHI) leadership and staff.

[06] Chinese President pledges support for Cyprus

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Chinese President pledges support for Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- President of the People's Republic of China, Jiang Zemin, called for a peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem, pledging his country's steady support.

[07] New Cyprus Permanent Representative to the CoE presents credentials

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New Cyprus Permanent Representative to the CoE presents credentials

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- Cyprus new Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe (CoE), Ambassador Nicolaos Emiliou, stressed the need for all decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to be implemented.

[08] UN - led talks for Cyprus resume

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UN-led talks for Cyprus resume

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash resumed their discussions today in the context of the UN-led peace talks, with each side outlining its respective position on the issue of sovereignty.

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 27 (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                  35          23          FINE
Larnaca                  35          24          FINE
Limassol                 34          22          FINE
Paphos                   30          21          FINE

[10] US Special Coordinator on Cyprus to travel to the region

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US Special Coordinator on Cyprus to travel to the region

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

Washington, Aug 27 (CNA) -- US Special Coordinator for Cyprus, Ambassador Tomas Weston will be travelling to the region next week for consultations on Cyprus but will not be attending the Paris meeting of September 6 between UN Secretary Kofi Annan, Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash.

[11] British MPs hold meetings on Cyprus

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British MPs hold meetings on Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- British Members of Parliament visiting Cyprus met here Tuesday with House President Demetris Christofias and the chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Nicos Anastasiades where they expressed their support to efforts to solve the Cyprus problem.

MPs Bill Etherington, Rudi Vis, Nick Hawkins and Syd Rapson are in Cyprus attending the 19th conference of the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots (POMAK), the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) and the First International Conference of Cyprus Youth Overseas.

During their meeting with Christofias, the MPs were informed on the latest developments on the Cyprus problem and the course of the UN-led direct talks between President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash.

Christofias referred to the obstacles in promoting a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem due to Denktash's insistence on the creation of two separate sovereign "states" on the island, contrary to UN resolutions calling for a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

The House President said a Cyprus settlement should be based on the relevant UN resolutions and underlined that sovereignty cannot constitute an issue for compromise on the Greek Cypriot part, and called on the British MPs to use their influence with the British government to support a solution within this framework.

[12] Transport Statistics report of 2001

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Transport Statistics report of 2001

Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) -- The number of road accidents and fatalities in Cyprus has dropped in 2001, according to the annual report "Transport Statistics" for the relevant year but vehicle registration continues to be on the rise.

Also rising is the number of passenger arrivals but ship registration is showing a small decline.

[13] Cyprus and Greece initial and sign agreements

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Nicosia, Aug 27 (CNA) - Cyprus and Greece initialled here today agreements on industry and energy and signed an agreement on high technology and a memorandum of cooperation between the tourism organisations of both countries.

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