Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-05-29

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CONTENTS

[01] Greek and Turkish Cypriots continue to cross the divide

[02] UN report on UNFICYP to Security Council next week

[03] Cyprus President leaves for Saint Petersbourg

[04] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[05] Vassiliou and Durduran agree on need for Cyprus settlement

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[07] Papadopoulos arrives in St. Petersburg for EU-Russia summit

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[09] Italian Senate President to visit Cyprus

[10] EU and Canada calls for a swift Cyprus settlement

[11] US official says settlement should precede reconstruction

[01] Greek and Turkish Cypriots continue to cross the divide

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Greek and Turkish Cypriots continue to cross the divide

[02] UN report on UNFICYP to Security Council next week

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UN report on UNFICYP to Security Council next week

United Nations, May 29 (CNA) - A report by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on the renewal of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is expected to be submitted to the Security Council on Monday.

The Council will then hold a debate on the issue and a resolution is expected to be adopted by 15 June.

[03] Cyprus President leaves for Saint Petersbourg

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Cyprus President leaves for Saint Petersbourg

Larnaca, May 29 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos left today for Saint Petersbourg to attend the European Union - Russia summit and celebrations to mark 300 years since the city was established.

[04] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

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

Friday and Saturday 30/05/2003 to 31/05/2003 --------------------

The weather on Friday will be unstable and local showers or temporal thunderstorms are expected during early afternoon. The wind will prevail southsest moderate to fresh 4 to 5 bf and the sea will be moderate. The temperature will range form 15 degrees over the mountains to 26 degrees inland and to 28 over the coastal areas.

On Saturday the weather will be mainly fine with local cloud during afternoon resulting in local showers and or thunderstroms. The Wind will prevail west to 3 to 4 bf and the sea will be slight to moderate. The minumum temperature will range form 10 drgrees over the mountains to 16 degrees inland and coastal areas. The maximum temperature will range from 16 degrees over the mountains to 27 over the coastal areas and to 29 inland.

Outlook for Sunday and Monday 01/6/2003 to 02/6/2003

The weather will be mainly fine but local cloud during early afternoon may result in local showers or a thunderstorm. The temperature is not expected to note any significant change.

[05] Vassiliou and Durduran agree on need for Cyprus settlement

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Vassiliou and Durduran agree on need for Cyprus settlement

Nicosia, May 29 (CNA) - President of Greek Cypriot United Democrats Movement George Vassiliou and leader of Turkish Cypriot Movement of Patriotic Unity Alpay Durduran met today in Nicosia and agreed on the need for a solution of the Cyprus problem as soon as possible.

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

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

CSE General Index                               86,87   ( 0,77)

Traded Value                  CYP    669.902

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    331.535   347,33   ( 1,31)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    277.251   100,72   ( 1,66)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     96.529    72,99   ( 0,51)
Insurance Companies           CYP      1.546    15,79   ( 1,74)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     41.615    56,61   (-0,11)
Tourism Companies             CYP      2.933    92,96   (-0,33)
Trading Companies             CYP      6.680    18,41   (-0,22)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     46.919    73,85   ( 0,64)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      1.381     2,80   (-1,06)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     23.982    14,85   (-0,34)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP        000    12,15   ( 1,76)
Hotels                        CYP      9.174    42,88   (-0,23)
Other Companies               CYP     85.285    78,94   (-0,15)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[07] Papadopoulos arrives in St. Petersburg for EU-Russia summit

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Papadopoulos arrives in St. Petersburg for EU-Russia summit

by Emilia Christofi

St. Petersburg, May 29 (CNA) - Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos arrived in St. Petersburg today, at the invitation of the Russian government to attend the EU-Russia summit.

On arrival, President Papadopoulos referred to the traditionally close relations between Cyprus and Russia, noting that he flew to St. Petersburg ''at the invitation of the Russian government for the EU-Russia summit''.

''I consider it a great honour for me to be here as a representative of the Republic of Cyprus because our relations with Russia and its people are traditionally old and close'', President Papadopoulos told CNA.

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, May 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                28           18         CLOUDY
Larnaca                27           17         CLOUDY
Limassol               25           19         CLOUDY
Paphos                 29           18         CLOUDY

[09] Italian Senate President to visit Cyprus

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Italian Senate President to visit Cyprus

[10] EU and Canada calls for a swift Cyprus settlement

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EU and Canada calls for a swift Cyprus settlement

Nicosia, May 29 (CNA) -- European Union and Canada call for a swift solution of the Cyprus problem through negotiations on the basis of the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's plan.

[11] US official says settlement should precede reconstruction

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US official says settlement should precede reconstruction

Nicosia, May 29 (CNA) - Director of the US Agency for International Development Andrew Natsios said today that reconstruction and reconciliation on the island were not the solution to the Cyprus problem and that a settlement should be found in order to make progress.

Speaking after a meeting with President of the House of Representatives Demetris Christofias, Natsios expressed the readiness of the US administration to contribute financially to a possible Cyprus settlement.

Welcoming Natsios to Cyprus, Christofias wished him to return to the island, reunited with US assistance.

He said Natsios is head of the US special department that gives financial assistance to various countries facing problems and he is now in Cyprus to visit sites where US help is being put to use, such as the Apostolos Andreas Monastery in the Turkish-occupied areas.

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