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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 01-09-19Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
0900:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus Church - RussiaNicosia, Sep 19 (CNA) -- Cyprus Church will allot a piece of land in the southern coastal town of Limassol for the construction of a Russian orthodox church for the Russians residing in Cyprus, Cyprus Archbishop Chrysostomos has said.The Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus met here yesterday Exarch of the Patriarchy of Moscow and All Russias Archbishop Sergios, who said this donation was contributing to the consolidation of the amicable relations between Cyprus and Russia. CNA MK/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1115:CYPPRESS:02[02] Central Bank - Rates reducationNicosia, Sep 19 (CNA) -- The Central Bank of Cyprus has announced a 0,5 percent reduction in the Lombard interest rate and the Overnight Deposit Facility rate, bringing them down to 6 per cent and 3 per cent respectively.The Central Bank Board held an extraordinary meeting yesterday, following latest international economic developments, after the terrorist attacks against the US CNA/MK/GP/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1320:CYPPRESS:03[03]Defence Minister - ArmeniaLarnaca, Sep 19 (CNÁ) -- Cyprus Defence Minister Socratis Hasikos left today for Armenia for a four-day official visit, at the invitation of his Armenian counterpart S. Sargsyan. Speaking to the press prior to his departure, Hasikos said that during his visit he will discuss with Armenian officials "the possibility of signing a cooperation agreement on military and technical issues, with the friendly country of Armenia." CNÁ/MK/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1350:CYPPRESS:05[05]Cyprus - Allegations - James WoolseyNicosia, Sep 19 (CNA) -- The government of the Republic of Cyprus expressed today "great surprise and concern" over allegations made by former CIA Chief James Woolsey who, talking about Osama bin Laden's finances, said that Cyprus is the worst tax haven and should not be allowed to join the European Union until it hands over information on bin Laden's financial activities. The government refuted categorically these allegations in the strongest possible way, pointing out that the Financial Action Task Force said in its report for 2000 that "Cyprus has a comprehensive anti-money laundering system" and was given a clean bill of health when it comes to measures to combat money laundering. CNA/MK/MM/2001 1420:CYPPRESS:05[05] Spokesman - National CouncilNicosia, Sep 19 (CNA) -- The National Council, the top advisory body to President Glafcos Clerides, will convene on 28 September to discuss the latest developments in the Cyprus problem and the international situation after the terrorist attacks in the US, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today.Asked whether Cyprus could possibly be involved in any eventual operation, undertaken by the West in response to the attacks, the Spokesman said "the government has its own policy and operates on the basis of that policy." CNA/NMA/RM/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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