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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 00-01-11Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1100:CYPPRESS:01[01] Papandreou - Statement - ProgrammeAthens, Jan 11 (CNA) -- Greece's Foreign Minister George Papandreou rejected the Turkish proposal for the establishment of a confederation in Cyprus and instead he repeated Athens' position for a bicommunal bizonal federation as envisaged by the UN resolutions.In a statement to CNA a few hours before arriving in Cyprus for a two- day visit, Papandreou said "our fundamental aim is and remains a just, viable and permanent solution to the Cyprus problem, based on the decisions of the UN Security Council and High Level agreements, the creation of a bizonal, bicommunal federation with a single international identity, single sovereignty and single citizenship, which will guarantee the security, peaceful co-existence and welfare of its citizens, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots". CNA KI/EC/GP/20001410:CYPPRESS:02[02] UN envoy - Cyprus talksNicosia Jan 11 (CNA) -- A senior UN envoy here has expressed cautious optimism about the UN sponsored proximity talks, which as he noted got off to a "good start" and are expected to continue in the future.James Holger, resident representative of the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, also said the UN aims at being up to date with the positions of the two sides on the four core issues (property, constitution, territory and security) in the second round of talks, due to begin at the end of January in Geneva. CNA/MM/MCH/2000 1415:CYPPRESS:03[03] Greek Foreign Minister - ArrivalLarnaca, Jan 11 (CNA) -- George Papandreou, Greece's Foreign Minister, arrived here today for a two-day visit for talks with the government and the island's political leadership.The aircraft, carrying the Greek FM, touched down at Larnaca International Airport just before two o'clock local time (1100 GMT). CNA/MM/GP/2000 1430:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Jan 11 CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 626.69 ( 4.17) Traded Value CYP 29,998,106 Sectural Indices Banks CYP11,096,169 700.29 ( 3.97) Approved Investment Companies CYP 2,656,158 556.20 ( -2.48) Insurance Companies CYP 921,989 359.85 ( 6.87) Manufacturing Companies CYP 514,195 241.69 ( 2.55) Tourism Companies CYP 2,293,535 636.90 ( -1.09) Trading Companies CYP 2,985,873 300.87 ( 8.48) Other Companies CYP 7,261,658 748.57 ( 7.77)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA MCH/2000CNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |