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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 01-11-23Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1055:CYPPRESS:01[01] House passes anti-terrorism billNicosia, Nov 23 (CNA) - The Plenary of the House of Representatives yesterday passed the anti-terrorism bill, tabled by Justice and Public Order Minister Nicos Koshis, with a view to ratify the International Convention to Combat the Financing of Terrorism, as part of efforts to assist the worldwide fight against terrorism.The bill, which was passed with 42 votes in favour and one abstention, that of the Environmentalists' Movement MP Giorgos Perdikes, provides for life imprisonment or a two million pounds fine and/or both such penalties to be imposed on those found guilty of contravening the law and proposes the establishment of an anti-terrorism unit with extraordinary powers and a special fund for the victims of terrorism. CNA/RG/MM/2001 1110:CYPPRESS:02[02] European Parliament President wraps up visit to CyprusLarnaca, Nov 23 (CNA) - Nicole Fontaine, President of the European Parliament, today wrapped up her two-day official visit to Cyprus, during which she held talks with President Glafcos Clerides, House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias and the President and members of the House European Affairs Committee.President Clerides bid farewell to Fontaine this morning at an official seeing- off ceremony at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of Finance Minister Takis Klirides, Undersecretary to the President Pantelis Kouros, and head of the European Commission delegation in Cyprus Ambassador Donato Chiarini.| CNA/RG/MM/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1330:CYPPRESS:03[03]Cyprus pleased with Fontaine's clear remarksNicosia, Nov 23 (CNA) -- The government has expressed "deep satisfaction" with the statements of support from the President of the European Parliament with regard to Cyprus' accession to the European Union and the UN-led peace effort to find a negotiated settlement to the island's political problem. Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou pointed out that this is the first time such clear messages are sent in various directions, after Ankara's threats to annex Cyprus' northern occupied areas, and said Fontaine's remarks could very well be regarded as a pressure lever on the Turkish side. "Her remarks confirm all the messages the EU has conveyed to us in the recent past in a stronger and clearer manner," the Spokesman said, adding that they prove the "stability and the resolve of the EU" on the Cyprus issue and the country's accession.| CNA/MM/RG/2001 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1500:CYPPRESS:04[04] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Nov 23 (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
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Nicosia 17 3 FAIR
Larnaca 18 6 FAIR
Limassol 19 9 CLOUDY
Paphos 19 11 CLOUDY
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CNA/جت/2001
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