Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-06-04

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CONTENTS

[01] Annan: UN has not given up on Cyprus

[02] Crossings of divide continue

[03] Lord Hannay's term terminated

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[05] Cyprus expresses appreciation to EIB during assembly

[06] Van der Meer: EU measures for Turkish Cypriots very good

[07] Government making representations over Strovilia issue

[08] Hannay’s termination of term ''a british internal issue'', says goverment

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[10] Cyprus and Greece sign agreement on fire brigade cooperation

[01] Annan: UN has not given up on Cyprus

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Annan: UN has not given up on Cyprus

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Jun 4 (CNA) -- ''We have not given up on Cyprus,'' UN Secretary General has told CNA, adding that he is really prepared to work with the parties but he wants to see genuine political will to make progress to resolve the conflict in Cyprus.

[02] Crossings of divide continue

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Crossings of divide continue

[03] Lord Hannay's term terminated

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Lord Hannay's term terminated

Nicosia, Jun 4 (CNA) -- British Foreign Minister Jack Straw announced today before the Parliament the termination of Lord David Hannay's term as Special Representative for Cyprus with effect as from today.

Straw said that in the light of recent developments in the Cyprus problem, Britain has been reviewing the arrangements for ensuring an active British input into Cyprus diplomacy. He said no further appointment would be made for the time being.

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

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

CSE General Index                               85,32   (-0,19)

Traded Value                  CYP    395.929

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    225.846   339,34   ( 0,42)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    192.345    98,26   ( 0,07)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     15.390    73,01   ( 0,19)
Insurance Companies           CYP      4.656    14,78   (-2,89)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     14.529    56,65   ( 0,25)
Tourism Companies             CYP      5.393    91,22   (-1,44)
Trading Companies             CYP      3.599    18,19   (-0,38)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      9.061    72,33   (-0,03)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     12.840     2,68   (-0,74)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     10.553    14,61   (-0,81)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP          0    12,35   (-2,83)
Hotels                        CYP      9.783    42,16   (-0,99)
Other Companies               CYP     49.566    78,01   (-0,41)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[05] Cyprus expresses appreciation to EIB during assembly

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Cyprus expresses appreciation to EIB during assembly

Nicosia, Jun 4 (CNA) Cyprus has participated for the first time as an observer at the annual General Assembly of the European Bank of Investments, which was held in Luxembourg, with Finance Minister, Marcos Kyprianou.

During the deliberations, where all acceding countries took part, chairman, Phillipe Maystadto presented an action plan and the Banks activities during the year 2002.

Speaking during the assembly, Kyprianou expressed satisfaction over Cyprus participation and thanked the chairman of the EIB and the banks staff for funding projects in Cyprus, as well as its dedication and interest during the crucial pre-accession period and its support in efforts for the successful conclusion to the EU, an official statement said here Wednesday.

[06] Van der Meer: EU measures for Turkish Cypriots very good

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Van der Meer: EU measures for Turkish Cypriots very good

Nicosia, Jun 4 (CNA) - Head of the European Commission's delegation in Cyprus Adriaan van der Meer said today that an EU package of measures for the Turkish Cypriots announced yesterday is a very good one.

[07] Government making representations over Strovilia issue

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Government making representations over Strovilia issue

Nicosia, Jun 4 (CNA) The violation of the status quo ante by the Turkish occupation troops in the southeastern area of Strovilia is serious and the Republic of Cyprus is making all necessary representations to all directions, Government Spokesman Kypros Chrisostomides said here Wednesday.

Replying to questions after a Cabinet meeting, Chrisostomides said the President of the Republic has raised the issue to many recipients''.

[08] Hannay’s termination of term ''a british internal issue'', says goverment

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Hannays termination of term ''a british internal issue'', says goverment

Nicosia, Jun 4 (CNA) The Cyprus government considers the termination of Lord David Hannays term as Britains Special Representative for Cyprus an internal issue for Great Britain, and it is satisfied that this does not indicate a weakening of the British governments interest in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem.

Government Spokesman Kypros Chrisostomides said British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw announced the termination of the British envoys tenure and thus Hannays office will close and the UK will not have a special representative for Cyprus.

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Jun 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                31           16         FINE
Larnaca                28           17         FINE
Limassol               26           18         FAIR
Paphos                 26           16         FAIR

[10] Cyprus and Greece sign agreement on fire brigade cooperation

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Cyprus and Greece sign agreement on fire brigade cooperation

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