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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 01-09-26Cyprus 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] Defence Minister - Annual military manoeuvresNicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- The National Guard's annual military manoeuvres next month will take place as planned, Defence Minister Socratis Hasikos said here today, adding that the Greek armed forces will also participate in the exercise code-named "Nikiforos" (bearer of victory)."The maneouvres are planned in consultation with Greece in one part and nothing has changed so far from our original plans," Hasikos said speaking after a cabinet meeting. CNA NM/MM/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1515:CYPPRESS:02[02] Greek Defence Minister - CyprusNicosia, Sep 26 (CNA)-- Greece's National Defence Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos arrives in Cyprus Sunday afternoon to represent the Greek government in celebrations on the island for the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus.The Greek Minister will attend the October 1st military parade in Nicosia marking the 41th anniversary of Cyprus' independence from the British colonial rule. President Glafcos Clerides will take the salute. CNA/MK/GP/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1545:CYPPRESS:03[03] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Sep 26 (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 35 18 FINE Larnaca 30 20 FINE Limassol 31 23 FINE Paphos 29 19 FAIR ---------------------------------------------------------------CNA/ÌÌ/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1555:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 110,56 ( 4,89) Traded Value CYP 4.381.257 FTSE/CYSE 20 CYP 2.551.870 443,42 ( 5,28) Sectoral Indices Banks CYP 1.550.619 125,63 ( 5,38)Approved Investment Companies CYP 150.134 104,29 ( 1,26) Insurance Companies CYP 27.633 35,27 ( 2,77) Manufacturing Companies CYP 86.084 45,16 ( 3,20) Tourism Companies CYP 327.248 81,05 ( 10,45) Trading Companies CYP 208.568 28,21 ( 5,42) Building and Cement Companies CYP 49.189 42,76 ( 3,91) Énformation Technology Companies CYP 155.397 8,74 ( 6,98) Financial Services Companies CYP 269.446 22,81 ( 3,21) Fish Culture Companies CYP 3.181 28,37 ( 4,53) Hotels CYP 504.470 63,89 ( 9,59) Other Companies CYP 740.970 129,71 ( 3,48)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/ÌM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1925:CYPPRESS:05[05] Government - Economy - Security measuresNicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- The government is making preemptive moves to ensure that it has the support of all social partners in its efforts to avert any adverse fallout on the local economy, as a result of developments around the globe in the aftermath of the terrorist attack against the US earlier this month.In a different move, a ministerial committee on security matters decided to increase police presence at airports and buy special equipment to boost security measures. CNA MM/AAR/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY2140:CYPPRESS:06[06] UN - Cyprus - StatementNicosia, Sep 26 (CNA) -- The UN Security Council has expressed disappointment for the "unjustified decision" of the Turkish side to decline an invitation by the UN Secretary General to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus in New York in September.The Council stressed that "progress can only be made at the negotiating table" and urged all those concerned to cooperate with Kofi Annan and his Special Adviser Alvaro de Soto to help move the peace process forward. CNA MM/AAR/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY2145:CYPPRESS:07[07] Maritime Cyprus 2001 - CongressLimassol, Sep 26 (CNA) -- Director of Cyprus Merchant Shipping Department Sergios Sergiou said he was "very pleased" with the high turn out and the quality of speeches at this year's biennial shipping conference "Maritime Cyprus 2001", which ended here today.Sergiou told CNA that some 700 delegates from 35 countries attended the three- day meeting, which focused on challenges and prospects for shipping as a global industry. CNA DN/AAR/MM/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |