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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 99-11-15Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1555:CYPPRESS:01[01] Britain - Cyprus talks - ReactionNicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) -- Britain has welcomed the start of proximity talks on Cyprus, early December, with a view to prepare the ground for substantive negotiations, and believes key issues should be discussed.London has also said it is ready to help in any way possible with the peace effort for a solution to the Cyprus problem. CNA MM/MA/19991625:CYPPRESS:02[02] Clinton - Bimonthly report on CyprusNicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) -- US President Bill Clinton has told Turkish Premier Bulent Ecevit that the settlement to the Cyprus problem remains one of his "highest priorities".In the cover letter of his bimonthly report on Cyprus, covering the period between August 1 to September 30, the American President refers to the need for comprehensive talks for a settlement in Cyprus with no preconditions and under UN auspices, as called for by the Group of Eight. CNA MA/EC/19991645:CYPPRESS:03[03] Protests - Unilateral declaration by breakaway regimeNicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) -- The government, political parties, refugee organisations and students' organisations condemned today the unilateral declaration of independence in the areas of Cyprus occupied by Turkey since 1974.The bogus state, unilaterally proclaimed in the Turkish occupied northern part of the island in 1983 is not recognised by any other country but Turkey, whose troops have been occupying 37 per cent of the island's territory since 1974. CNA EC/MA/19991650:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 827.90 ( 6.50) Traded Value CYP 48,505,568 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 267,912 837.48 ( 0.13) Approved Investment Companies CYP 6,046,458 747.99 (18.63) Insurance Companies CYP 1,916,682 424.74 (13.70) Manufacturing Companies CYP 3,107,734 440.29 (20.73) Tourism Companies CYP17,483,244 1,092.25 (15.84) Trading Companies CYP 2,040,636 527.76 (11.34) Other Companies CYP14,350,160 962.01 ( 9.50)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA EC/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1655:CYPPRESS:05[05] Commonwealth meeting endsby Maria KoniotouDurban, Nov 15 (CNA) -- Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, said here today that the Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting (CHOGM), that ended today in Durban, South Africa, was a truly successful one. Anyaoku, who was speaking at a concluding press conference, also underlined that the Commonwealth has in a real sense become a community of democracy, noting that the question of democracy was high on the agenda and the discussions of the heads of government. CNA MK/RG/MA/19991710:CYPPRESS:06[06] US President - Press conference - Cyprus issueby Maria ChrysanthouConstantinople (Istanbul), Nov 15 (CNA) -- US President Bill Clinton today expressed the hope that the upcoming talks on the Cyprus problem will bring a solution on the island closer. Speaking in Ankara at a press conference with Turkish President, Suleiman Demirel, Clinton also described progress in Greco-Turkish relations as hopeful. CNA MCH/RG/MA/19991800:CYPPRESS:07[07] Hannay - Interview - CyprusLondon, Nov 15 (CNA) -- Britain's Special Representative for Cyprus, Sir David Hannay said the unresolved Cyprus problem has been "a bit of a poisoned thorn" for Turkey in its relations with the West, the US and the European Union (EU).He supported that the format of proximity talks provided for the scheduled UN-sponsored December 3 talks in New York on Cyprus have been the "vehicle" for many serious and successful negotiations, citing as examples the Camp David, Dayton and the Northern Ireland process, adding that the Americans have made a substantial input in the process for talks on Cyprus to take place. CNA KT/EC/GP/19991900:CYPPRESS:08[08] Clerides - Condolences - DemirelNicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides today sent a message of condolences to his Turkish counterpart, Suleyman Demirel, expressing the government's sorrow for the catastrophic quake which rocked the country.In his telegram, forwarded two days before his arrival in Constantinople (Istanbul) for the OSCE summit, Clerides expresses sincere condolences to the families of the victims. CNA EC/MA/19991920:CYPPRESS:09[09] Greece - Cyprus peace talksAthens, Nov 15 (CNA) -- Greece today welcomed the start of proximity talks on the Cyprus problem on December 3 in New York and expressed the hope the discussion will be substantial and the dialogue will continue until a settlement is reached.Greek Government Spokesman Demitris Reppas also announced at his daily briefing that Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides will meet Greek Premier Costas Simitis in Athens on Monday, November 22. CNA KI/MA/GP/1999CNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |