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CONTENTS

[01] UN SG sends invitations for Cyprus talks in Switzerland

[02] UN officials meet President Papadopoulos, Talat

[03] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[04] Athens Mayor: Greece stands by Cyprus

[05] Cyprus President speaks with Russia’s new FM

[06] Turkey needs to continue reforms, solve Cyprus question

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[09] Greek Premier to attend enlarged Cyprus talks

[10] Turkish Cypriot leader's decision causes problems, says Spokesman

[11] Cypriot politicians cautious over Denktash's decision

[12] UN: Cyprus talks process to be finalised next week

[13] Hungarian President supports Cyprus' effort to reunite the country

[14] Cyprus condemns incidents of violence in Kosovo

[15] Turkey accepts invitation for Cyprus talks in Switzerland

[16] Britain hopes both sides to attend Cyprus talks in Burgenstock

[01] UN SG sends invitations for Cyprus talks in Switzerland

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UN SG sends invitations for Cyprus talks in Switzerland

By Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Mar 18 (CNA) -- The UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has sent invitations to Greece, Turkey, the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot sides for the enlarged Cyprus negotiations in Burgenstock, Switzerland, according to well informed sources.

In the two-page letters, Annan extends the invitations for a meeting on 23 March, on the basis of the New York agreement that indicates enlarged talks between the representatives of the four parties at an authoritative level.

[02] UN officials meet President Papadopoulos, Talat

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UN officials meet President Papadopoulos, Talat

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) -- As efforts within the UN framework continue to reach a Cyprus settlement before 1 May 2004, Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos met here today with UN Secretary-General's special adviser for Cyprus Alvaro de Soto.

[03] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

Friday and Saturday: 19/03/2004 to 20/03/2004 -------------------- Mainly fine weather on Friday and Saturday.

Southwesterly to Northwesterly prevailling winds, 3 to 4 BF over daytime and 2 to 3 over night.

Temperatures will range between 5 C and 18 C inland, 7 C and 18 C over the coastal areas and between 2 C and 9 C over the mountains.

Outlook for Sunday and Monday: 21/3/2004 to 22/3/2004 ------------------------------ The weather will continue to be mainly fine. Temperature is expected to increase gradually.

[04] Athens Mayor: Greece stands by Cyprus

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Athens Mayor: Greece stands by Cyprus

Larnaca, Mar 18 (CNA) -- Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyianni described the current phase that Cyprus is undergoing as very sensitive, noting that Greece continues to support Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos and the islands leadership at this critical moment.

[05] Cyprus President speaks with Russia’s new FM

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Cyprus President speaks with Russias new FM

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos had a telephone conversation with Russias new Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

In a statement, Russias Foreign Ministry said that the phone call took place on 17 March.

The two focused on "the situation concerning the talks for a Cyprus settlement and their prospects, the statement said.

[06] Turkey needs to continue reforms, solve Cyprus question

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Turkey needs to continue reforms, solve Cyprus question

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Mar 18 (CNA) -- Turkey had made great strides in its effort to align itself with European Union laws and regulations but needs to implement legislation passed and to solve the Cyprus issue.

This is the conclusion of a report by rapporteur Arie Oostlander on Turkey's progress towards EU accession, which the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted with a large majority.

The Committee continues to insist that a settlement in Cyprus is an essential condition for progress regarding Turkey's application for accession to the EU.

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Mar 18 (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                 18            10           FAIR
Larnaca                 19             9           CLOUDY
Limassol                20            10           FAIR
Paphos                  19             9           FAIR

[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               86,83   ( 0,00)

Traded Value                  CYP    292.070

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    202.047   375,76   ( 0,37)
FTSE Med 100                                 6.337,55   ( 0,99)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP     150.863  108,90   ( 0,37)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP      12.986   74,29   (-0,43)
Insurance Companies           CYP       6.959   17,07   (-7,48)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP      10.834   55,54   ( 0,74)
Tourism Companies             CYP       3.427   57,30   ( 0,07)
Trading Companies             CYP      22.794   23,90   (-0,21)
Building and Cement Companies CYP       2.655   72,53   (-0,89)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP       3.011    3,07   ( 1,66)
Financial Services Companies  CYP       7.616   10,38   ( 1,57)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP       6.857   10,65   (-1,48)
Hotels                        CYP      20.771   34,88   (-1,77)
Other Companies               CYP      39.575   70,63   ( 0,09)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[09] Greek Premier to attend enlarged Cyprus talks

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Greek Premier to attend enlarged Cyprus talks

By Christa Nicolaou

Athens, Mar 18 (CNA) -Greece' Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis has accepted an invitation by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to attend on 28 March the enlarged Cyprus talks that will take place in Switzerland next week.

[10] Turkish Cypriot leader's decision causes problems, says Spokesman

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Turkish Cypriot leader's decision causes problems, says Spokesman

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) -- The government believes that a decision by the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Rauf Denktash not to attend next week's talks in Switzerland has caused problems, Cypriot Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides has said.

[11] Cypriot politicians cautious over Denktash's decision

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Cypriot politicians cautious over Denktash's decision

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) -- Fighting Democratic Movement (ADIK) President Dinos Michaelides and Turkish Cypriot Peace and Democracy Movement leader Mustafa Akkinci appeared cautious today over Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash's decision not to attend the enlarged negotiations between the two sides with the participation of Greece and Turkey, under UN auspices, in Switzerland next week.

''Denktash's decision not to attend the enlarged talks does not solve the Denktash problem for the Greek Cypriot side and this should be evaluated by our leadership'', Michaelides told the press, while Akkinci said that whether Denktash would attend the enlarged talks in the end was up to the Turkish government.

[12] UN: Cyprus talks process to be finalised next week

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UN: Cyprus talks process to be finalised next week

Larnaca, Mar 18 (CNA) -- Sir Kieran Prendergast, UN Under Secretary General for Political Affairs, has said that the process of the Cyprus talks moves next week in Switzerland and anybody who is not present is not in the process.

He also said that the UN have sought clarifications about a decision by Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash not to attend next week's talks and stressed that the UN wants representatives of Greece, Turkey, the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot sides who are empowered to take final decisions.

[13] Hungarian President supports Cyprus' effort to reunite the country

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Hungarian President supports Cyprus' effort to reunite the country

Larnaca, Mar 18 (CNA) -- Hungarian President Ferenc Madl has commended Cyprus for its efforts to reunite the country, saying Budapest will support this attempt in any way it can.

Speaking on arrival, Madl said the purpose of his official visit was to enhance relations and promote bilateral ties.

[14] Cyprus condemns incidents of violence in Kosovo

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Cyprus condemns incidents of violence in Kosovo

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) The Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the incidents of violence that occurred yesterday in the town of Mitrovica, Kosovo.

[15] Turkey accepts invitation for Cyprus talks in Switzerland

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Turkey accepts invitation for Cyprus talks in Switzerland

Nicosia, Mar 18 (CNA) - Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accepted an invitation by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to attend the enlarged Cyprus talks that will begin in Switzerland next week.

According to Turkish news agency Anadolu, Erdogan will leave for Switzerland on 28 March. Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis also said earlier he would attend the talks to take place at Burgenstock.

[16] Britain hopes both sides to attend Cyprus talks in Burgenstock

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Britain hopes both sides to attend Cyprus talks in Burgenstock

by Kyriakos Tsioupras

London, Mar 18 (CNA) - The British Foreign Office hopes that both sides in Cyprus will attend the enlarged Cyprus talks in Switzerland next week and that they will continue their efforts for a settlement of the Cyprus question.

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