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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-07-17Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1500:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus government - EU position - Cyprus problemNicosia, Jul 17 (CNA) -- The Cyprus government welcomed today and described as objective the EU position on the Cyprus problem, outlined in a paragraph on Cyprus, that was incorporated in the EU priorities general text on issues to be presented at the 56th UN General Assembly.Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said through this position the European Union "had outlined the unacceptable status quo in Cyprus, backed the UN Secretary-General's efforts for a settlement based on the UN relevant resolutions and blamed indirectly albeit clearly the Turkish Cypriot side for the interruption of the dialogue." CNA MM/MK/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1510:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Jul 17 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:
CSE General Index 160,38 (-2,42)
Traded Value CYP 13.814.927
FTSE/CYSE 20 CYP 4.398.675 591,68 (-3,63)
Sectoral Indices
Banks CYP 1.887.655 150,93 (-3,81)Approved
Investment
Companies CYP 905.520 181,65 (-0,25)
Insurance Companies CYP 187.252 62,53 ( 0,18)
Manufacturing Companies CYP 129.876 60,93 (-1,96)
Tourism Companies CYP 384.626 150,19 (-1,88)
Trading Companies CYP 200.915 41,69 (-2,55)
Building and Cement Companies CYP 50.788 60,78 (-2,03)
Énformation Technology
Companies CYP 1.270.258 20,58 (-3,83)
Financial Services Companies CYP 2.919.077 32,72 (-1,80)
Fish Culture Companies CYP 10.751 47,80 (-0,46)
Hotels CYP 503.493 110,38 (-2,23)
Other Companies CYP 5.038.164 212,87 (-1,37)
The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as
compared to the last meeting.
CNA/ÌÊ/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1555:CYPPRESS:03[03] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Jul 17 (CNA) - Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are:
Temperatures (degrees Celcius)
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Station Maximum Minimum Weather
(At 1200 UTC)
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Nicosia 40 23 FINE
Larnaca 33 25 FINE
Limassol 33 25 FINE
Paphos 32 24 FINE
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CNA/ÌÊ/2001
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1645:CYPPRESS:04[04] Commerce Minister - Slovenian Deputy Minister of EconomyNicosia, Jul 17 (CNA) -- Bilateral relations between Cyprus and Slovenia could be further enhanced in the following years, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Nicos Rolandis said here today noting that both Cyprus and Slovenia are leading the group of countries under accession to the European Union.Speaking after his meeting with Slovenian Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Renata Vitez, who is paying a two-day official visit to Cyprus, Rolandis said he had briefed the Slovenian official on the Cyprus problem and island's bid to join the EU, pointing out that Cyprus is aspiring to become a member of the EU without the settlement of its political problem being a precondition for its accession. On her part Vitez said Cyprus and Slovenia could cooperate in the fields of investment and commerce. CNA/RM/MK/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1720 :CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus - Britain - ConsultationsNicosia, Jul 17 (CNA) -- Cyprus Foreign Ministry and the British High Commission in Nicosia continued here today, with the participation of experts from the relevant authorities of both sides, consultations on Britain's plans to erect a huge telecommunications antenna in the British Base of Akrotiri.According to a press release issued by Cyprus Foreign Ministry , the two sides continued discussions on environmental issues and agreed to pursue them further. They also exchanged views on legal and practical measures for enhancing co- operation on the protection of the environment of the Akrotiri Salt Lake area. CNA AAR/MK/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1800:CYPPRESS:06[06] Commerce Minister - British High CommissionerNicosia, Jul 17 (CNA) -- Cyprus Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Nicos Rolandis said here today that a British 45-second video clip, publicising the penalties in Cyprus for consuming drugs, showed images of Cyprus that were appalling for tourists and thus raised objections from the island's authorities.Speaking after a meeting he had with Britain's High Commissioner to Cyprus Edward Clay, Rolandis said that the British will now make an effort to produce a new film on Cyprus and its drugs policy with a view to inform tourists of Cyprus policy on drugs without scaring them off, while on his part Clay said Britain's effort is to reduce the number of people who get arrested here because they are ignorant of the penalties imposed by the Courts for such offences. CNA/RM/MK/2001 1900:CYPPRESS:07[07] House President - Letters - British antennaNicosia, Jul 17 (CNA) -- Cyprus House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias has asked the heads of four parliamentary bodies to back efforts being made to prevent the installation of a huge telecommunications antenna, the British Bases on this eastern Mediterranean island plan to erect at Akrotiri, one of the two military bases Britain has retained in Cyprus since its independence in 1960.In letters addressed to European Parliament President Nicole Fontaine, Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly President Lord Russel Johnston, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Adrian Severin and British House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin, Christofias indicated the hazards for the environment and the health of the people living in Akrotiri area that the installation of the antenna entails and uerged them to follow closely this issue. CNA MK/GP/20011950:CYPPRESS:08[08] Cyprus Foreign Minister - BahrainLarnaca, Jul 17 (CNA) -- Bahrain's government firmly supports Cyprus and its legitimate government, Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said here today on his return from Bahrain, where he paid a two-day official visit during which he met his Bahraini counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa.Kasoulides said he discussed with Khalifa the latest developments in the Cyprus problem and expressed hope that Khalifa would be in a position to refer to the issues raised at their talks, when he will attend the next Cooperation Council of the Gulf countries. CNA MAN/AAR/MK/GP/2001 CNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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