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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-05-09Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1450:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, May 9 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 549.04 ( -1.08) Traded Value CYP 33,360,000 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 5,548,934 656.44 (-1.03) Approved Investment Companies CYP 3,062,915 357.26 ( -1.77) Insurance Companies CYP 1,166,484 385.03 ( -2.53) Manufacturing Companies CYP 2,637,531 185.24 ( -1.14) Tourism Companies CYP 2,137,185 473.81 ( -1.56) Trading Companies CYP 5,177,377 230.48 ( 3.34) Other Companies CYP 11,773,829 639.26 ( -1.73) Offshore Companies 105.00 ( 0.00)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/MCH/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1500:CYPPRESS:02[02] Greek Foreign Minister - British envoyAthens, May 9 (CNA) - British government envoy for Cyprus Sir David Hannay has said there is a historic opportunity today to settle the Cyprus question and added that all core issues should be addressed in the new effort to reach a settlement on the island, divided since Turkish troops occupied 37 percent of its territory in 1974.Hannay was speaking after a meeting in Greece with Foreign Minister George Papandreou, who said that Athens and London have decided to cooperate closely to promote a settlement in Cyprus in view of the proximity talks which opened last year. CNA KI/MA/MCH/20001515:CYPPRESS:03[03] President Clerides - British Deputy High CommissionerNicosia, May 9 (CNA) -- British Deputy High Commissioner to Cyprus John Buck conveyed today to President Glafcos Clerides the best wishes of British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary for a speedy recovery after an operation the President had last week to remove a polyp from his large intestine.Replying to questions, Buck refrained from saying when British representative for Cyprus Sir David Hannay would be visiting the island, expressing, however, certainty that "Sir David would like to reschedule his visit in due course but only when it is clear that the President is fully fit". CNA/MK/MCH/MM/2000 1525:CYPPRESS:04[04] Former President - Health - SurgeryNicosia, May 9 (CNA) -- The government will not replace Head of Cyprus' team in negotiations for accession to the European Union, George Vassiliou who leaves urgently for London later today where tomorrow to undergo surgery to remove a benign tumour in the brain.Vassiliou will be operated on at the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery in London possibly tomorrow and is expected to resume his duties in about six weeks. The former President expressed certainty he will overcome this trying period and will return stronger to continue working towards the island's accession to the EU. CNA RM/MA/EC/MCH 2000 1635:CYPPRESS:05[05] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, May 9 (CNA) -- Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are:Temperatures (degrees Celcius) Station Maximum Minimum Weather (At 1200 UTC) Nicosia 27 15 FINE Larnaca 26 16 FINE Limassol 26 14 FINE Paphos 25 11 FINECNA/MCH/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1925:CYPPRESS:06[06] Miss Universe 2000 - Miss Chinese TaipeiBy Demetra Molyvas Nicosia, ̀ay 9 (CNA) -- "Miss Taiwan" has been renamed Miss Chinese Taipei in order to take part in the Miss Universe 2000 pageant to be held in Cyprus, official sources said.Following complaints from China, Cyprus looked to see what was internationally accepted for Taiwan, deemed by China since 1945 a breakaway province. CNA/DM/MCH/MA/2000 2015:CYPPRESS:07[07] President Clerides - MessagesNicosia, May 9. (CNA) - As President Glafcos Clerides resumed his duties today at the private clinic where he is recuperating after an operation to remove a polyp from the large intestine, messages are continuing to arrive wishing him a speedy recovery.Israeli President Ezer Weizman, Archibishop of Thyateira and Great Britain Gregorios and US Presidential Emissary for Cyprus Alfred Moses are among officials who have sent the Cyprus President messages. CNA IT/MA/GG/2000CNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |