Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-03-06

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CONTENTS

[01] French Senate delegation visits Cyprus

[02] Cyprus can contribute substantially to security in EU

[03] Cyprus accession will happen, says French MP

[04] Spokesman: we are not at a diplomatic war with the US

[05] Spokesman: Turkish allegations on defence outrageous

[06] EU countries best trade partners of Cyprus

[07] EU Enlargement Commissioner arrives Thursday

[08] UN Iraq rapporteur hopes for constructive dialogue with Baghdad

[09] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[10] Cyprus - Ireland to sign cooperation agreement

[11] Spokesman criticises Turkey regarding Euro2008

[12] Papapetrou welcomes Turkish stance on Cyprus' EU accession

[13] Search and rescue operations in Cyprus no concern of Turkey

[14] Rouviere: Cyprus will successfully complete remaining stages of EU accession

[01] French Senate delegation visits Cyprus

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French Senate delegation visits Cyprus

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) - A five-member delegation of the France-Cyprus Friendship Group in the French Senate arrives here today for an official visit.

[02] Cyprus can contribute substantially to security in EU

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Cyprus can contribute substantially to security in EU

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) -- When Cyprus becomes a full member of the European Union will be able to contribute substantially to the wider sector of security.

[03] Cyprus accession will happen, says French MP

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"Cyprus accession will happen" says French MP

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) -- Vice-President of the European Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly Maurice Ligot expressed here today the belief that a strong European Union would also strengthen Cyprus' position.

[04] Spokesman: we are not at a diplomatic war with the US

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Spokesman: we are not at a diplomatic war with the US

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) -- The US has an important and decisive role to play at this juncture of the peace effort on Cyprus, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today, dismissing press suggestions that Nicosia has declared a diplomatic war against Washington, following the publication of a State Department report on human rights in Cyprus.

[05] Spokesman: Turkish allegations on defence outrageous

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Spokesman: Turkish allegations on defence "outrageous"

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) -- Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou has described as "outrageous" unsubstantiated allegations in the Turkish press that Cyprus is trying to buy attack helicopters, Russian T-80 tanks, combat vehicles, Mirage fighters and has boosted its defence budget to 2,5 billion dollars.

[06] EU countries best trade partners of Cyprus

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EU countries best trade partners of Cyprus

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA)--- European Union countries absorbed more than fifty per cent of Cyprus' exports and supplied the island with half of its imports, during January-October 2001.

[07] EU Enlargement Commissioner arrives Thursday

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EU Enlargement Commissioner arrives Thursday

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) -- European Union Commissioner responsible for enlargement Gunter Verheugen arrives here Thursday for what has been described as a very important visit, as UN-led peace talks are taking place with a view to finding a comprehensive settlement before Cyprus accedes to the Union.

He will meet with President Glafcos Clerides "to discuss the enlargement process and to be briefed on the ongoing UN-led direct talks between the two communities," a press release, issued here today by the delegation of the EU Commission in Nicosia, said.

[08] UN Iraq rapporteur hopes for constructive dialogue with Baghdad

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UN Iraq rapporteur hopes for constructive dialogue with Baghdad

by Maria Myles

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) -- There is a good chance that the UN and Iraq will engage in a constructive dialogue, special rapporteur for Iraq for the UN Commission for Human Rights, Ambassador Andreas Mavrommatis believes, following his first ever visit to the country since his appointment in December 1999.

[09] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                              117.86 ( 1,34)

Traded Value                  CYP  3.215.692

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP  1.774.251   489,44  ( 1,32)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP  1.115.383   133,07  ( 1,89)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP    153.149   108,44  (-0,11)
Insurance Companies           CYP     17.464    40,74  (-0,27)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     29.682    57,34  ( 1,70)
Tourism Companies             CYP    107.705    83,49  (-0,51)
Trading Companies             CYP     70.289    29,32  ( 0,48)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      1.920    54,44  ( 0,91)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP    102.456     7,29  ( 2,53)
Financial Services Companies  CYP    340.690    24,96  ( 1,88)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP          0    21,81  ( 2,54)
Hotels                        CYP    298.965    73,82  ( 1,61)
Other Companies               CYP    706.914   120,21  ( 0,64)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[10] Cyprus - Ireland to sign cooperation agreement

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Cyprus - Éreland to sign cooperation agreement

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) -- Cyprus and Ireland are set to sign a cooperation agreement to fight organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering.

[11] Spokesman criticises Turkey regarding Euro2008

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Spokesman criticises Turkey regarding Euro 2008

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA)--Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou today criticised the Turkish Prime Minister for attempting to include the illegal Turkish Cypriot regime, in Turkish occupied Cyprus, in the EURO 2008.

[12] Papapetrou welcomes Turkish stance on Cyprus' EU accession

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Papapetrou welcomes Turkish stance on Cyprus' EU accession

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) - Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou has welcomed remarks by Turkish Foreign Minister that Ankara has for the first time acknowledged the European Union decision to accept Cyprus in its ranks, with or without a political settlement.

The spokesman also said that the government has been informed that there is nothing that could block the country's accession, a view that Turkey seems to have finally understood.

[13] Search and rescue operations in Cyprus no concern of Turkey

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Search and rescue operations in Cyprus no concern of Turkey

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA)---Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said today the transfer of authority for search and rescue operations in the area of Cyprus, from Britain to the Republic of Cyprus does not concern the Turkish government.

He was commenting on an announcement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry which has protested the transfer of authority claiming that it constitutes a clear violation of the 1960 agreements (which established the Republic of Cyprus) as well as violation of the laws and practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

[14] Rouviere: Cyprus will successfully complete remaining stages of EU accession

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Rouviere: Cyprus will complete remaining stages of EU accession

Nicosia, Mar 6 (CNA) - Cyprus will have to complete successfully the remaining stages in its accession course before it joins the European Union, Chairman of the France-Cyprus Friendship Group at the French Senate, Senator Andre Rouviere, said here today, and expressed the conviction that "this will happen without any problem".

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