Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-10-02

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CONTENTS

[01] Iacovou and De Soto discuss prospects for Cyprus talks resumption

[02] Cypriot Minister meets FMs of Gambia, Togo and Mauritania

[03] Britain calls on Turkey to urge T/C to say yes to Europe

[04] EU-Cyprus JPC regrets lack of progress towards a Cyprus settlement

[05] Cyprus reiterates support for Europe's defences

[06] Cyprus to get multi-million education loan

[07] Cyprus to accede to Corruption Convention

[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[09] Government plans to raise price of petrol, cigarettes

[10] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[11] NY Governor proclaimed October 1, 2003 Republic of Cyprus Independence Day

[12] Christofias: We are ready for Cyprus solution prior accession

[13] New increased prices for crude oil, kerosene, cigarettes, cigars

[01] Iacovou and De Soto discuss prospects for Cyprus talks resumption

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Iacovou and De Soto discuss prospects for Cyprus talks resumption

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Oct 2 (CNA) -- Cyprus Foreign Minister Georgios Iacovou discussed here yesterday with UN Secretary General's Special Adviser for Cyprus Alvaro De Soto prospects for the resumption of the Cyprus peace talks.

[02] Cypriot Minister meets FMs of Gambia, Togo and Mauritania

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Cypriot Minister meets FMs of Gambia, Togo and Mauritania

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

[03] Britain calls on Turkey to urge T/C to say yes to Europe

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Britain calls on Turkey to urge T/C to say yes to Europe

by Kyriakos Tsioupras

London, Oct 2 (CNA) -- Britain's Minister of State Denis MacShane has called on Ankara to invite Turkish Cypriots in occupied Cyprus to say yes to Europe and give their ''vote'' in December's so-called parliamentary elections to the parties advocating a European future for the island.

[04] EU-Cyprus JPC regrets lack of progress towards a Cyprus settlement

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EU-Cyprus JPC regrets lack of progress towards a Cyprus settlement

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) -- The European Union - Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee, which held its 24th meeting on 29-30 September in Luxembourg, expressed regret for the lack of progress towards a just and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem, noting that this is due to the continuing intransigent attitude of Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, ''who enjoys the support of the Turkish government, and to the continuing occupation of the northern part of Cyprus by Turkish troops.''

[05] Cyprus reiterates support for Europe's defences

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Cyprus reiterates support for Europe's defences

Larnaca, Oct 2 (CNA) -- Cyprus' participation in the European deployment force can provide increased security for the country and offer the Republic the opportunity to contribute more to this aspect of European integration, Defence Minister Kyriakos Mavronikolas said here today.

[06] Cyprus to get multi-million education loan

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Cyprus to get multi-million education loan

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) -- Cyprus' Council of Ministers approved today an agreement for a multi-million loan in euros from the European Development Bank for the construction of school buildings.

The Bank's Director General Rainer Steckhan arrives today in Cyprus for a two-day official visit during which the loan agreement will be signed.

[07] Cyprus to accede to Corruption Convention

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Cyprus to accede to Corruption Convention

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Cabinet approved today the Republic's accession to the Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, of the Council of Europe.

[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               88,68   ( 0,81)

Traded Value                  CYP    366.367

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    205.235   356,83   ( 1,77)
FTSE Med 100                                 5.390,55   ( 0,41)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    115.332   101,66   ( 1,57)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP      7.111    76,69   ( 0,67)
Insurance Companies           CYP     22.784    16,41   ( 0,24)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     37.991    59,59   ( 0,68)
Tourism Companies             CYP      8.057    80,86   ( 1,30)
Trading Companies             CYP     21.854    21,84   ( 0,88)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     10.722    75,54   (-0,44)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     22.550     3,73   ( 1,91)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     52.244    13,05   ( 0,08)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP        000    11,64   (-3,56)
Hotels                        CYP     11.418    43,32   (-0,14)
Other Companies               CYP     37.801    81,56   (-0,05)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[09] Government plans to raise price of petrol, cigarettes

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Government plans to raise price of petrol, cigarettes

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) -- The government tabled today legislation to the House of Representatives seeking to increase the price of cigarettes, smoke, cigars, petrol and kerosene, Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides has said.

He said the Council of Ministers decided at its weekly meeting to table as a matter of urgency two bills to amend the 2003 law on customs and excise duties and consumption tax.

[10] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 02 (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                27          17         THUNDER
Larnaca                28          19         THUNDER
Limassol               28          20         THUNDER
Paphos                 27          19         THUNDER

[11] NY Governor proclaimed October 1, 2003 Republic of Cyprus Independence Day

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NY Governor proclaimed October 1, 2003 Republic of Cyprus Independence Day

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) -- Governor of the State of New York George Pataki has proclaimed October 1, 2003, as Republic of Cyprus Independence Day in the NY State.

[12] Christofias: We are ready for Cyprus solution prior accession

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Christofias: We are ready for Cyprus solution prior accession

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) -- President of the House of Representatives Demetris Christofias reiterated the readiness of the Greek Cypriot side to start negotiations on the basis of the Annan peace plan, and resolve the Cyprus issue before May 1, 2004, when the island becomes a full EU member state.

[13] New increased prices for crude oil, kerosene, cigarettes, cigars

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New increased prices for crude oil, kerosene, cigarettes, cigars

Nicosia, Oct 2 (CNA) -- The Cyprus House plenary approved Thursday unanimously a bill that increases the price of cigarettes, smoke, cigars, crude oil and kerosene.

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