Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-08-29

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CONTENTS

[01] New US Ambassador presents credentials

[02] New German Ambassador presents credentials

[03] Agreement for Euro-Info Points signed

[04] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[05] Britain is very supportive of Cyprus' accession, say MPs

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[08] Turkey's military threats &quotunacceptable", says spokesman

[09] Greek Cypriot side favours submission of UN proposals

[01] New US Ambassador presents credentials

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New US Ambassador presents credentials

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) - Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides emphatically said here Thursday that the government would not accept any proposals, which would be tantamount to legalising the invasion and occupation of Cyprus and would violate the human rights of all Cypriots.

He was speaking during the presentation of the credentials of the new US ambassador to Cyprus, Michael Klosson, who conveyed the US commitment to promote a bizonal, bicommunal federation in Cyprus, suggesting, however, that "tough choices must be made".

Presenting his credentials, Klosson noted that as Cyprus faces an "auspicious and historic moment an unprecedented chance for a brighter future for Cypriots across the island, the US has long believed that a just, durable and comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem is possible and would present many benefits to Cyprus and its people.

[02] New German Ambassador presents credentials

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New German Ambassador presents credentials

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) -- Germanys new ambassador to Cyprus, Dr. Jochen Trebesch, called on the Turkish Cypriot side to be constructive in the UN-led negotiations for a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem and urged President Glafcos Clerides to persevere in exploring all means to reach a negotiated settlement, stressing that achieving a solution is now a race against time.

On his part, President Clerides stressed that Germanys influence towards Turkey to show the necessary will to negotiate honestly and constructively is of vital importance.

[03] Agreement for Euro-Info Points signed

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Agreement for Euro-Points signed

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman, Vasilis Rologis and outgoing head of the European Commissions delegation to Cyprus, Ambassador Donato Chiarini, signed here Thursday an agreement for the opening of four Euro-Info Points in Cyprus at the Chambers regional offices.

[04] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

Friday and Saturday: 30/08/2002 to 31/08/2002

The weather on Friday will be mainly fine at first. In the afternoon local cloud development, mainly inland and over the mountains, is likely to give isolated showers.

Sea breezes will be gentle to moderate, 3 to 4 bf locally during the afternoon strong, 5 bf and the sea will be slight to moderate. During night time light winds are expected, with the state of sea up to slight.

Outlook for Sunday and Monday: 01/09/2002 to 02/09/2002

On Sunday and Monday the weather will be unstable, probably with local showers inland during afternoon. The temperature is not expected to note any signifigant change.

Sea Temperature: 27C

CNA/MM/2002 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[05] Britain is very supportive of Cyprus' accession, say MPs

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Britain is very supportive of Cyprus' accession, say MPs

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) Britain is very supportive of Cyprus' accession to the European Union, British members of Parliament said here Thursday after a meeting with President Glafcos Clerides.

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               87,28   (-1,69)

Traded Value                  CYP    790.165

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    396.264   352,00   (-2,20)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    275.021    97,45   (-2,19)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     29.517    82,67   (-0,90)
Insurance Companies           CYP        269    22,47   (-1,71)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     41.996    60,83   (-1,46)
Tourism Companies             CYP     20.086   110,04   (-2,72)
Trading Companies             CYP     29.936    18,90   (-1,46)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      4.352    55,85   ( 0,45)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     82.316     4,01   ( 3,35)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     18.682    13,01   (-2,19)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP     13.076    16,97   (-0,12)
Hotels                        CYP     59.968    48,06   (-1,31)
Other Companies               CYP    174.441    85,39   (-1,55)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 29(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                  36          21          FINE
Larnaca                  33          21          FINE
Limassol                 33          23          FINE
Paphos                   30          18          FINE

[08] Turkey's military threats &quotunacceptable", says spokesman

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Turkey's military threats "unacceptable", says spokesman

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou described as "unacceptable" renewed threats by the Turkish military that a serious crisis will break out if the European Union accepts in its ranks a divided Cyprus.

The spokesman said the government has no intention of becoming a vehicle through which Turkey can promote its policy on Cyprus in Europe.

[09] Greek Cypriot side favours submission of UN proposals

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Greek Cypriot side favours submission of UN proposals

Nicosia, Aug 29 (CNA) --- The Greek Cypriot side would favour the submission of UN proposals on the Cyprus issue, as long as they are within the framework of UN Security Council resolutions on Cyprus, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou stressed here today.

Papapetrou warned that if the UN does not put forward any proposals, this "would perpetuate the deadlock in the Cyprus question" and he pointed out that "a non solution would consolidate today's de facto division of the island".

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