Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-09-09

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CONTENTS

[01] Maltese President arrives at Presidential Palace

[02] Greece pledges to continue efforts for Cyprus settlement

[03] Cyprus and Malta sign agreements

[04] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[05] Cyprus and Malta praise excellent relations

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[08] Government welcomes Simitis' remarks on Cyprus

[09] Spokesman says differences on some points narrowed

[10] US Ambassador says US committed to supporting UN chief

[11] House President addresses OSCE Assembly's Med working group

[12] Olympic medallists arrive

[13] Annan hopes for breakthrough in Cyprus by end of year

[14] Kasoulides says UN determined to see progress

[15] President hosts state banquet for Maltese President

[01] Maltese President arrives at Presidential Palace

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Maltese President arrives at Presidential Palace

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) -- Malta's President Guido De Marco arrived at the Presidential Palace Monday morning to hold official talks with President Glafcos Clerides and sign agreements on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments and on cooperation in merchant shipping.

The Cypriot President welcomed his Maltese counterpart during an official ceremony where the two proceeded towards their respective flags and the national anthems of both countries were played. The two presidents then inspected a Guard of Honour.

[02] Greece pledges to continue efforts for Cyprus settlement

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Greece pledges to continue efforts for Cyprus settlement

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) -- Greece's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister have pledged to continue efforts for a solution to the Cyprus problem if there is not settlement before the Copenhagen European Council.

[03] Cyprus and Malta sign agreements

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Cyprus and Malta sign agreements

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Malta signed agreements here Monday on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments and on cooperation in merchant shipping.

The agreement on investment was signed by Cyprus Finance Minister Takis Klerides and Malta's Foreign Minister Joe Borg while the merchant shipping agreement was signed by Cyprus Minister of Communications and Works Averof Neophytou and Borg.

The signing ceremony was preceeded by official talks between Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and his Maltese counterpart Guido de Marco.

[04] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

Ôuesday and Wednesday: 10/09/2002 to 11/09/2002

The weather will be unstable with local showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly early afternoon. The wind will be Southwest to West light to moderate but strong in and near storms. The maximum temperature will range between (28-31)C. The minimum will range between (18-20)C.

Outlook for Thursday and Friday: 12/09/2002 to 13/09/2002

On Thursday some local showers are expected during afternoon while on Friday the weather will be mainly fine with local cloud. The temperature with increase by (1-3)C.

[05] Cyprus and Malta praise excellent relations

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Cyprus and Malta praise excellent relations

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Malta have excellent relations, which will be further enhanced with both countries' accession to the European Union (EU), pledged here Monday President Glafcos Clerides and his Maltese counterpart, Guido de Marco.

In statements to journalists following official talks between the two presidents and delegations from both countries, the two leaders praised agreements on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments and merchant shipping signed here earlier today.

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               87,16   ( 0,69)

Traded Value                  CYP    355.520

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    188.246   353,21   ( 1,02)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    136.836    98,08   ( 1,32)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     12.568    81,65   ( 0,09)
Insurance Companies           CYP      2.321    21,22   ( 0,47)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     13.651    61,39   (-0,18)
Tourism Companies             CYP      3.546   105,39   (-0,75)
Trading Companies             CYP     69.080    18,75   (-0,42)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     17.453    57,15   (-0,42)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      7.188     3,69   ( 1,37)
Financial Services Companies  CYP      4.654    12,91   (-1,83)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP         54    15,38   (-1,79)
Hotels                        CYP     26.376    48,52   ( 1,17)
Other Companies               CYP     58.939    83,66   ( 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, Sep 9 (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                  33          19          FAIR
Larnaca                  30          21          FINE
Limassol                 32          21          FINE
Paphos                   29          19          FAIR

[08] Government welcomes Simitis' remarks on Cyprus

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Government welcomes Simitis' remarks on Cyprus

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) - The government welcomed today assurances by the Greek premier that Athens is prepared to tackle any difficulties that may arise with regard to Cyprus' European Union accession course and the peace effort to find a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem.

[09] Spokesman says differences on some points narrowed

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Spokesman says differences on some points narrowed

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) - Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today that differences between the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot sides on the powers of the central government and those of the federal states, under discussion at the peace talks, have been narrowed.

[10] US Ambassador says US committed to supporting UN chief

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US Ambassador says US committed to supporting UN chief

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) - New US Ambassador to Cyprus Michael Klosson reiterated today his country's strong commitment to support UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in his efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and durable settlement of the Cyprus problem.

[11] House President addresses OSCE Assembly's Med working group

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House President addresses OSCE Assembly's Med working group

Limassol, Sep 9 (CNA) - The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's working group on the Mediterranean opened here Monday, with President of the House of Representatives Demetris Christofias stressing that its upgrading by the OSCE as an integral part of the organisation's European security architecture for the 21st century "emerges as an imperative need".

[12] Olympic medallists arrive

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Olympic medallists arrive

Larnaca, Sep 9 (CNA) - Greek Olympic medallists Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou arrived here this afternoon to promote the sale of authentic products for the "Athens 2004" Olympic Games that the Greek capital will host in two years' time.

[13] Annan hopes for breakthrough in Cyprus by end of year

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Annan hopes for breakthrough in Cyprus by end of year

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Sep 9 (CNA) - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan hopes for a breakthrough in Cyprus talks by the end of the year.

[14] Kasoulides says UN determined to see progress

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Kasoulides says UN determined to see progress

Larnaca, Sep 9 (CNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Kasoulides believes that the United Nations are determined to become more active in the peace effort and render the talks more substantive.

[15] President hosts state banquet for Maltese President

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President hosts state banquet for Maltese President

Nicosia, Sep 9 (CNA) -- Cyprus' accession to the European Union will bring political stability, security and cohesion, President Glafcos Clerides has said, adding that EU enlargement will help make the Union a "leading protagonist" in international affairs.

In his speech at a state banquet in honour of the President of Malta Guido de Marco, President Clerides thanked his guest for the "principled and consistent support" he has given Cyprus in its efforts to end the division of the island and the Turkish occupation of the country's northern areas.

In his reply, de Guido said that there is a natural affinity between the two countries, adding that Malta has firmly backed a united Cyprus that benefits all the people of the island.

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