Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 99-11-30

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CONTENTS

[01] US - Cyprus problem

[02] Apostolos Andreas - Pilgrimage

[03] Cyprus - Peres Centre for Peace - Young leaders conference

[04] UNFICYP Commander - Interview

[05] Greek, Turkish, Cypriot environmentalists - Protest

[06] Cyprus Airways - New chairman

[07] Cyprus question - UN talks

[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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[01] US - Cyprus problem

Replying to questions State Department Spokesman James Rubin told his briefing yesterday that "the purpose of these talks is to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement."

CNA DA/MA/GP/1999

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[02] Apostolos Andreas - Pilgrimage

Accompanied by UN peace-keepers a total of 1,766 Greek Cypriots clutching candles in their hands crossed into the occupied areas to pray at the monastery on the occasion of the saint's day.

CNA MK/MA/GP/1999

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[03] Cyprus - Peres Centre for Peace - Young leaders conference

The workshops taking place during the 4th Young Leaders Network Conference will be led by experts from Harvard University and UNESCO.

CNA MA/GP/1999

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[04] UNFICYP Commander - Interview

Nicosia, Nov 30 (CNA) -- Increased interest and engagement at the top political level by the international community in the Cyprus question now offers much better prospects for a settlement, outgoing UNFICYP Commander Major General Evergisto Arturo de Vergara believes.

The Force Commander, who concludes his term in office in mid-December, also said a proposal put forward by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides for demilitarisation, which he considers to be a political issue, has not even been taken up by his force or dealt with in his dealings with the two sides on the island.

CNA MM/GP/1999

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[05] Greek, Turkish, Cypriot environmentalists - Protest

According to a press release issued today by the Cyprus Environmentalists Group the protest will take place outside the Embassy of Canada in Athens. It is the first anti-nuclear protest jointly organised of Greek, Turkish and Cypriot environmentalists.

CNA MK/GP/1999

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[06] Cyprus Airways - New chairman

Loizides, a businessman, takes over from Takis Kyriakides who resigned yesterday to become president of Lordos Hotel Holdings.

CNA RG/MA/GP/1999

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[07] Cyprus question - UN talks

Nicosia, Nov 30 (CNA) -- With the UN-sponsored proximity talks looming on the horizon and a determined effort by all key players in the Cyprus peace effort, the UN seem to direct their effort towards a process that would allow initial discussions to begin with what is considered to be "easy issues."

"We will not let the Turkish Cypriot leader get away with the usual tricks, we mean business and talks will be substantive," diplomatic sources have told CNA.

CNA MM/GP/1999

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[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

      CSE General Index                         847.91 (-0.16)

      Traded Value            CYP 20,289,766

      Sectural Indices

      Banks                   CYP 8,965,613     890.29 ( -1.66)
      Approved Investment
      Companies               CYP 3,755,676     791.62 (  0.87)
      Insurance Companies     CYP 1,272,302     455.37 (  7.94)
      Manufacturing Companies CYP 1,583,596     402.61 ( -0.85)
      Tourism Companies       CYP 1,702,349     997.78 ( -0.22)
      Trading Companies       CYP               510.87 (  0.00)
      Other Companies         CYP 1,800,828     992.38 (  2.71)

CNA MCH/1999

ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

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