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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-12-01Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1455:CYPPRESS:01[01] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Dec 1 (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 19 12 FINE Larnaca 21 13 FINE Limassol 22 12 FINE Paphos 21 10 FINE ---------------------------------------------------------------CNA/ÌÁ/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1550:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Dec 1 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 219,77 (-2,72) Traded Value CYP 16.027.747 FTCE/CYSE 20 CYP 0.00 966,80 (-3,32) Sectural Indices Banks CYP 7.281.846 236,43 (-4,05) Approved Investment Companies CYP 976.835 180,95 (-1,68) Insurance Companies CYP 80.011 90,46 (-4,57) Manufacturing Companies CYP 341.862 78,26 (-1,57) Tourism Companies CYP 303.185 127,56 ( 0,24) Trading Companies CYP 411.386 53,82 ( 1,47) Offshore Companies CYP 0 105,00 ( 0,00) Building and Cement Companies CYP 117.538 66,05 (-2,24) Énformation Technology Companies CYP 1.706.653 74,24 (-0,74) Financial Services Companies CYP 2.235.852 63,24 (-4,79) Fish Culture Companies CYP 81.935 88,48 (-3,13) Hotels CYP 337.414 69,40 (-1,52) Other Companies CYP 1.485.248 247,52 (-1,77)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/ÌÁ/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1555: CYPPRESS:03[03] Cyprus - Poland - Foreign MinistersNicosia, Dec 1 (CNA)- Cyprus and Poland signed here today a cooperation protocol to enhance bilateral ties and said they shared common goals, principles and a long standing friendship which will be strengthened through their eventual accession to the European Union.Foreign Ministers of Cyprus and Poland Ioannis Kasoulides and Wladyslaw Bartoszewski said the two candidate countries would be ready to join the Union by the end of 2001 or the beginning of 2002, with a view to participating in European Parliament elections in 2004. CNA MM/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1720: CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange - FTSENicosia, Dec 1 (CNA) - The FTSE/CySE started operating here today in the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), a development expected to attract foreign investors. The FTSE index opened at 1000 units and closed at the end of the day at 966 units, recording a 3,32% drop."The new index is an initiative of the CSE Board and the culmination of a serious effort, which comes only days after the CSE moved to new premises," Paris Lenas, CSE chairman told a press conference here today. CNA GG/MM/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1920:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus - IUSY World CouncilNicosia, Dec 1 (CNA) - More than 150 young people from 90 countries and 125 youth organisations have gathered here to attend the World Council of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY), which got underway today and is set to tackle important issues affecting young people.The three-day meeting will hear reports from regional committees from the US, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Mediterranean, dealing with issues such as the fight for democracy, freedom, human rights and equality. CNA ITS/MM/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1925:CYPPRESS:06[06] Cyprus President - Power plantNicosia, Dec 1 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides today inaugurated the first phase of a multi-million electric power plant in Vassiliko, on the southern coast, the largest ever infrastructure project undertaken in Cyprus."There is no doubt that the new power station in Vassiliko will contribute to the further development of our economy," President Clerides said, describing electricity as "the oxygen" for tourism, industry, trade and other production sectors. CNA MA/MM/2000 CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY 1930:CYPPRESS:07[07] President Clerides - Cyprus peace talks - DenktashNicosia, Dec 1 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides today said the Cyprus question is going through a crucial phase, adding it appears that Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, backed by Ankara, will withdraw from the UN- led peace talks.He said that if this is the case, then the Turkish side should bear the responsibility, criticising Denktash because he is "refusing to negotiate within the framework set out in UN resolutions and wants to walk out of the talks." CNA MA/MM/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |