Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-02-04

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CONTENTS

[01] End of February deadline for Cyprus solution, says US spokesman

[02] World attention might be diverted away from Cyprus, says President

[03] Greek-Turkish Cypriot studens demand solution

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[06] Cyprus Airways to transport 15,000 voters from overseas

[07] Talks to enter in depth discussion on territory

[08] EMAC protocol signed in Cyprus

[09] Kasoulides welcomes Grossman’s statements

[10] Cyprus and Croatia to strengthen bilateral ties

[01] End of February deadline for Cyprus solution, says US spokesman

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End of February deadline for Cyprus solution, says US spokesman

by Demetris Apokis

Washington, Feb 4 (CNA) -- The US continues to believe that the 28th of February, a target date set by the UN for a negotiated agreement on Cyprus, is a deadline, US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher has said.

''There is a clear opportunity between now and the 28th February to resolve the issues in Cyprus. We look for the parties on the island, the neighbours and anybody else who can help out to try to see that that is achieved,'' Boucher said, replying to press questions.

[02] World attention might be diverted away from Cyprus, says President

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World attention might be diverted away from Cyprus, says President

Nicosia, Feb 4 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides has warned that developments in the international political arena may turn the world's attention away from Cyprus, something that could see the political solution remain unresolved for years.

President Clerides noted the unprecedented interest of the international community in a Cyprus solution and said there is no room for mistakes in the handling of the situation at present.

[03] Greek-Turkish Cypriot studens demand solution

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Greek-Turkish Cypriot students demand solution

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Feb 4 (CNA) -- Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot students in the US gathered Monday near the UN building to press on with their demand for the reunification of Cyprus and the peaceful coexistence of the island's two communities.

''We want to express our support for the UN initiative to solve the problem and submit our demands to improve the UN peace plan,'' Turgut Durduran, a Turkish Cypriot teaching at a university in Philadelphia area and member of the newly-formed grassroots organisation Cyprus Action Network (CAN).

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Feb 4 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               89,85   ( 0,08)

Traded Value                  CYP    773.450

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    243.518   346,71   (-0,66)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    174.926   100,37   ( 0,14)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     16.770    78,59   (-1,01)
Insurance Companies           CYP     93.846    19,83   ( 2,85)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     74.709    62,45   ( 0,14)
Tourism Companies             CYP      7.685    98,75   (-0,95)
Trading Companies             CYP     15.272    18,92   ( 0,37)
Building and Cement Companies CYP    160.450    70,99   ( 1,31)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      1.506     3,19   ( 0,63)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     30.460    17,89   ( 0,96)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP      4.840    12,92   (-4,72)
Hotels                        CYP     10.597    45,10   (-0,79)
Other Companies               CYP     39.887    83,30   (-0,25)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Feb 4 (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                 14           6          FAIR
Larnaca                 17           7          FAIR
Limassol                16           9          FAIR
Paphos                  16          10          FAIR

[06] Cyprus Airways to transport 15,000 voters from overseas

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Cyprus Airways to transport 15,000 voters from overseas

Nicosia, Feb 4 (CNA) -- Cyprus Airways is expected to transport more than 15 thousand voters from overseas to the island for the 16th February presidential elections.

[07] Talks to enter in depth discussion on territory

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Talks to enter in depth discussion on territory

Nicosia, Feb 4 (CNA) -- The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot sides are expected to begin tomorrow an in depth discussion on the basis of their respective suggestions on territorial adjustments, as part of a negotiated settlement, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today.

He also said that so far Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash has not linked the issue of territory with his claims on separate sovereignty for the Turkish Cypriots. The spokesman did not rule out that happening in the future.

[08] EMAC protocol signed in Cyprus

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EMAC protocol signed in Cyprus

Nicosia, Feb 4 (CNA) The signing of the protocol for the establishment of Europe-Middle East Air Traffic Management Co-ordination (EMAC) sets the milestone for further cooperation in the whole region and will make our skies safer, more efficient and cost efficient, said here today Communications and Works Minister, Averof Neophytou.

Victor Aguado, Eurocontrol Director General stressed that the protocol will not only benefit the respective states and the region, but will also benefit Europe as a whole.

[09] Kasoulides welcomes Grossman’s statements

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Kasoulides welcomes Grossmans statements

Nicosia, Feb 4 (CNA) Cyprus welcomed statements made by US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Marc Grossman that Cyprus is the doorstep for Turkeys accession to the European Union.

We must welcome the statement made by the American Undersecretary. Turkey must realise that it is incomprehensible to hold accession negotiations with the European Union and not recognise an EU member state, the Republic of Cyprus, Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides told reporters here Tuesday.

He said, we must all realise that the Cyprus problem should be solved before the start of the accession negotiations between Turkey and the EU.

In an interview on Monday to the Turkish daily Sabah, Grossman said that the Annan plan was the last chance for Cyprus.

He also said the US will not support an agreement which will bring the pre-1974 period in Cyprus.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37 percent of the islands territory.

UN-led direct talks continue in an effort to reach a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem, based on the UN Secretary-General's revised plan, by the end of February, so that Cyprus can sign the EU Accession Treaty in April as a reunited island.

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[10] Cyprus and Croatia to strengthen bilateral ties

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Cyprus and Croatia to strengthen bilateral ties

Nicosia, Feb 4 (CNA) Cyprus and Croatia agreed there are many sectors to cooperate with, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said here today.

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