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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-12-15Cyprus 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] EU - Cyprus - Association Committee meetingNicosia, Dec 15 (CNA) - European Union (EU) enlargement officials have expressed their satisfaction with the progress the Cyprus Republic has achieved so far in its accession course and the zeal shown to this end, during a meeting of the EU- Cyprus Association Committee that convened today for the first time in 10 years.On his part, Cyprus' chief negotiator with the EU George Vassiliou said the Republic is still in the lead of the accession negotiations and fulfils the necessary political and economic criteria. CNA/GSA/MA/RG/2000 1520:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus government - Security Council resolution - Turkish sideNicosia, Dec 15 (CNA) - Cyprus Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou today underlined that Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot side cannot be selective in the UN resolutions on Cyprus they agree with and said they should align themselves with the will of the international community and international law and order.Invited to comment on the negative reaction in both Ankara and the illegal regime in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus regarding Security Council resolution 1331, adopted three days ago to renew the mandate of the UN Peace- Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Papapetrou also said "Turkish diplomacy should cooperate for a settlement of the Cyprus issue." CNA/ITS/MA/RG/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1550:CYPPRESS:03[03] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Dec 15 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:
CSE General Index 252,83 ( 0,92)
Traded Value CYP 9.909.453
FTCE/CYSE 20 CYP 0 1.138,27 ( 1,21)
Sectural Indices
Banks CYP 1.688.158 282,83 ( 0,99)
Approved Investment
Companies CYP 1.310.856 207,59 ( 1,16)
Insurance Companies CYP 444.118 106,57 ( 1,39)
Manufacturing Companies CYP 487.322 86,95 ( 0,40)
Tourism Companies CYP 589.136 156,15 ( 0,84)
Trading Companies CYP 420.325 62,76 (-0,41)
Offshore Companies CYP 0 105,00 ( 0,00)
Building and Cement Companies CYP 59.460 72,93 ( 0,84)
Énformation Technology
Companies CYP 1.288.088 78,82 ( 2,01)
Financial Services Companies CYP 452.125 63,10 (-0,25)
Fish Culture Companies CYP 62.680 96,89 (-1,47)
Hotels CYP 486.809 85,05 (-0,22)
Other Companies CYP 1.910.935 290,34 ( 1,55)
The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as
compared to the last meeting.
CNA/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1730:CYPPRESS:04[04] President Clerides - New Ambassador of Belgium - CredentialsNicosia, Dec 15 (CNA) - Belgium, which is taking over the European Union presidency next July, intends to maintain close contacts with Cyprus on all European issues in order to have a clear view of the situation and hopes to have the opportunity to close with Cyprus other chapters of the accession process, the country's new ambassador here Francoise Gustin said today during the presentation of her credentials to President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides.On his part Clerides noted that "Belgium with its prominent role, high profile and active engagement in the affairs of the EU is well placed to contribute towards the fulfillment of our rightful aspiration for an early accession to the EU, as well as for the attainment of the long overdue solution of the Cyprus problem." CNA MK/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1740:CYPPRESS:05[05] President Clerides - New Philippines ambassador - CredentialsNicosia, Dec 15(CNA) -- The new Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines to Cyprus, Marciano Paynor, expressed support to a just and viable solution of the Cyprus problem based on the relevant UN resolutions and the existing high level agreements between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides, that provide for a bizonal, bicommunal federation, during the presentation of his credentials today.Receiving the credentials of the new ambassador, who is based in Israel, President Glafcos Clerides expressed gratitude for the country's continued support to Cyprus, adding that the existing cooperation between the two countries "provides a solid basis for the further development and strengthening of bilateral relations, especially in areas like the economy, trade and tourism". CNA ITS/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1745:CYPPRESS:06[06] President Clerides - New ambassador of Bolivia - CredentialsNicosia, Dec 15 (CNA) - Bolivia's new ambassador to Cyprus David Blanco Zabal said here today during the presentation of his credentials to President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides that he has received instructions from his Government to initiate a new era in the diplomatic relations between the two countries by taking action in areas of mutual interest.On his part President Clerides said that Cyprus and Bolivia, despite the geographical distance that separates them, are close together with regard to the common values and ideals that they share, such as the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, and have traditionally maintained friendly and sincere relations. CNA MK/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1943:CYPPRESS:07[07] Pope John-Paul II – Cyprus ambassador - CredentialsNicosia, Dec 15 (CNA) – Pope John-Paul II has reaffirmed the support of the Holy See to Cyprus' effort to construct bridges of cooperation and noted that a dialogue is urgently needed not only for Cyprus but for the whole of Europe and all of the world in order to achieve justice and security.The Pope was speaking at a ceremony during which he accepted the credentials of the new ambassador of Cyprus to the Holy See Christos Psilogenis, who is accredited to Berlin. CNA MK/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1945:CYPPRESS:08[08] British Bases - Pergamos - Control point - Security measuresLarnaca, Dec 15 (CNA) -- The British Bases in Cyprus have put up a temporary control point in the area of Pergamos, where a Greek Cypriot was abducted by the Turkish occupation forces on Wednesday, in order to increase the sense of security of people living there. They have also expressed concern over how the incident occured.The atmosphere in Pergamos, in the east of the island and within Bases area, has been tense since the abduction of 40-year-old Panicos Tziakourmas, while the incident has scared off Greek Cypriot employers who over the past two days have not turned up to pick up some 150 Turkish Cypriots who come to the government-controlled areas of the Republic to work on their construction sites. CNA MAN/MA/ITS/2000CNA ENDSCNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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