Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 04-11-04

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CONTENTS

[01] Cypriot President participates in European Council

[02] Christofias presents Cyprus’ views to Hungarian President

[03] Nicosia centre photo exhibition to open in Berlin

[04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[06] Cyprus President congratulates George Bush

[07] House Speaker meets with Hungarian counterpart

[08] Cyprus President: we want US effort on Cyprus to continue

[01] Cypriot President participates in European Council

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Cypriot President participates in European Council

by Maria Koniotou

Brussels, Nov 4 (CNA) -- The European Council starts a two-day session in Brussels today to mainly deal with the Lisbon strategy and the long-term programme on the EUs policy, which aims at achieving peace, security and justice in the Union.

The Cyprus Republic is represented by President Tassos Papadopoulos, who is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs George Iacovou.

Yesterday, Iacovou met in Brussels with High Representative for the EUs Common Foreign and Defence Policy Javier Solana, to whom he presented Cyprus positions on issues the European Commission raised in its recent report on Turkey, regarding Ankaras compliance with the Copenhagen criteria.

Iacovou explained Cyprus positions on the necessity for Turkey to recognise the Republic of Cyprus, to sign its customs union with Cyprus, to open Turkish ports and airports for Cypriot ships and planes, to lift its vetos on Cyprus participation in various international organisations and remove all obstacles for Cyprus regarding its participation in the Common Foreign and Defence Policy.

He also brought up the issues of Greek Cypriot properties and Turkish settlers in the Turkish occupied areas of the island, as well as the necessity to withdraw Turkish occupation troops from the island.

[02] Christofias presents Cyprus’ views to Hungarian President

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Christofias presents Cyprus views to Hungarian President

by Argyro Angelidou

Budapest, Nov 3 (CNA) -- President of the Cypriot House of Representatives Demetris Christofias held talks in Budapest yesterday with Hungarian President Ferenc Madl and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ferenc Somogyi, with whom he discussed the reasons that led the Greek Cypriot community to reject a UN plan for a Cyprus settlement in a referendum last April, as well as Turkeys EU accession bid.

During the talks, Madl said it was unthinkable for Turkey to commence accession negotiations with the EU, before recognising the Republic of Cyprus, already an EU member.

[03] Nicosia centre photo exhibition to open in Berlin

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Nicosia centre photo exhibition to open in Berlin

Nicosia, Nov 4 (CNA) -- The Nicosia Municipality will be presenting a photograph exhibition in Berlin from November 9 to 30, under the title The historical centre of Nicosia Europes last dividing wall.

Nicosia Mayor Michalis Zampelas and Cyprus Ambassador in Berlin Leonidas Markides will open the exhibition at the House of Democracy and Human Rights on November 9.

[04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 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               57             14              FINE
Larnaca               29             16              FINE
Limassol              30             17              FINE
Paphos                27             17              FINE

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

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

INDICES BASE VALUES: FTSEMed=5000, OTHERS=1000

TRADED VALUE                       348.116,76

GSE GENERAL INDEX                       70,88     0,24    309.257,17
FTSE/CySE 20                           322,00     0,66    235.777,91
MAIN MARKET INDEX                      964,00     0,64    230.532,15
PARALLEL MARKET INDEX                  949,43    -0,34      3.598,51
INVESTMENT COMPANIES MARKET INDEX      991,25     0,22     33.488,79
MAIN AND PARALLEL MARKETS INDEX        963,41     0,61    234.130,66
BANKS INDEX                            966,20     0,83    192.990,91
HOTELS INDEX                           918,98    -1,27      1.644,31
ALTERNATIVE MARKET INDEX               876,67     0,23     50.704,02
FTSE Med (3/11/2004)                 6.217,13    -0,06

* The second column presents the percentage variation of the indices

[06] Cyprus President congratulates George Bush

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Cyprus President congratulates George Bush

Nicosia, Nov 4 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos has congratulated warmly US President George Bush on his election victory, which secured him a second term in office, and wished him every success in the performance of his high duties.

In a letter to President Bush, Papadopoulos says he looks forward to continuing US interest in Cyprus and to Washington's contribution to a viable and functional bizonal, bicommunal federation, based on UN resolutions and international law.

Papadopoulos refers to the leading role the US plays in the world arena, particularly in the field of combating international terrorism and securing world peace and stability, and noted that a second term in office provides the US President with another historic opportunity to respond successfully to this challenge.

President Papadopoulos expresses the conviction that the US would seek the broader possible international cooperation to strengthen the role of international and regional organizations, in particular the United Nations, for a more collective and effective handling of world affairs.

''I believe that this is an expectation shared by all heads of state and government who are in Brussels today for the European Council summit,'' President Papadopoulos adds.

''I also wish to see that during your second term in office your administration's interest in Cyprus will continue and that the US will contribute, in an objective manner, to a functional and viable solution in Cyprus, a bizonal, bicommunal federation on the basis of UN resolution and international law,'' he says.

[07] House Speaker meets with Hungarian counterpart

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House Speaker meets with Hungarian counterpart

by Argyro Aggelidou

Budapest, Nov 4 (CNA) --- Turkey should contribute to a solution of the Cyprus problem before it is accepted as a full member state to the European Union, Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Katalin Szili said today.

Szili was speaking after a meeting here with President of the Cyprus House of Representatives Demetris Christofias and a parliamentary delegation, who are currently in Hungary on an official visit.

[08] Cyprus President: we want US effort on Cyprus to continue

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Cyprus President: we want US effort on Cyprus to be continued

by Maria Koniotou

Brussels, Nov 4 (CNA) -- Cyprus wants US efforts on Cyprus to continue in order to create the conditions that will lead to negotiations, with a view to reach an acceptable and viable solution, Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos said here today.

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