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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-01-09Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1520:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus government - Denktash - Peace talksNicosia, Jan 9 (CNA) - The Cyprus government believes Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash remains intransigent in his position not to participate in UN-led peace talks, scheduled for later this month, unless his illegal regime in the Turkish-occupied part of the Republic is recognised.Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou told his daily briefing today that it appears top US officials, who had meetings here over the past two days, have not managed to convince Denktash that it would be to his benefit to participate in talks. CNA/MK/MA/RG/2001 1525:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Jan 9 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:
CSE General Index 238,53 ( 0,75)
Traded Value CYP 8.171.333
FTCE/CYSE 20 CYP 0 1.018,56 ( 1,54)
Sectural Indices
Banks CYP 1.100.513 251,54 ( 2,00)
Approved Investment
Companies CYP 867.509 241,90 ( 0,17)
Insurance Companies CYP 44.473 95,95 (-0,76)
Manufacturing Companies CYP 401.177 86,57 (-1,29)
Tourism Companies CYP 84.065 150,64 (-0,62)
Trading Companies CYP 472.987 57,02 ( 1,57)
Offshore Companies CYP 0 105,00 ( 0,00)
Building and Cement Companies CYP 37.825 69,71 (-1,06)
Énformation Technology
Companies CYP 2.772.688 72,33 ( 0,25)
Financial Services Companies CYP 506.612 61,60 (-0,36)
Fish Culture Companies CYP 90.278 89,07 (-2,88)
Hotels CYP 518.821 90,32 ( 0,60)
Other Companies CYP 879.676 270,63 ( 0,11)
The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as
compared to the last meeting.
CNA/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1540:CYPPRESS:03[03] Cyprus President - Irish PremierNicosia, Jan 9 (CNA) - Bilateral ties, Cyprus' European Union accession course and the Cyprus question were the focus of talks between President Glafcos Clerides and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern here today.Speaking after the hour-long formal talks, with the participation of officials from both sides, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and Ahern said they would like to see cooperation in the economic, political and financial sectors enhanced and the visiting premier, whose country is a member of the UN Security Council, said he would assist efforts to find a resolution to the Cyprus question. CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1615:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus government - "Balkans Syndrome" - AnnouncementNicosia, Jan 9 (CNA) -- The Cyprus embassy in Belgrade has not received any complaints from Cypriots working or studying in Yugoslavia that they have faced health problems related to the so-called "Balkans Syndrome" neither does it have information from other sources on the existence of such problems, the Foreign Ministry announced here today following a question regarding the measures the government is taking.The Ministry announced that, according to information it has, in Belgrade there are six Cypriot students, three Cypriot nationals working for private companies and three Cypriots working for the embassy, who are there with their families. There are another five students in another region of Yugoslavia. CNA/AAG/MA/RG/2001 1920:CYPPRESS:05[05] Greek Foreign Minister - British envoyAthens, Jan 9 (CNA) - Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou met today in Athens with Britain's Special Representative for Cyprus Sir David Hannay, with whom he discussed ways to solve the Cyprus problem, the Republic's European Union accession course and the issue of a Greek Cypriot who was abducted last month by Turkish troops and is being illegally held in the Turkish occupied areas of the island.During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed the interest of their governments regarding the continuation of UN-led peace talks, aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus, divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. CNA/KI/RG/MA/2001 1930:CYPPRESS:06[06] US officials - Cyprus peace talksLarnaca, Jan 9 (CNA) - US officials actively backing the UN-led Cyprus peace effort that got underway in December 1999 have expressed their strong belief that ways should be found so that the process continues and underlined that there should be no major interruptions.In statements to the press on his departure for Athens, following intensive 24- hour talks here, US Presidential Emissary for Cyprus Alfred Moses said the basis of the peace talks is set out in the invitation extended to the two sides by the UN Secretary-General. CNA/MAN/MA/RG/2001 2035:CYPPRESS:07[07] Vassiliou - Irish PremierNicosia, Jan 9 (CNA) - Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said today that it is in the interest of small countries to develop good relations among themselves as they are moving towards accession to the European Union (EU).Ahern had a meeting today with Cyprus' chief negotiator for Cyprus' accession to the EU, George Vassiliou, who thanked him "for the willingness he has showed to help Cyprus in the accession process and particularly in advising us on a number of issues that we will be facing and on which Ireland has very valuable experience". CNA/ITS/RG/2001 CNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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