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CONTENTS

[01] Washington: Cyprus agreement possible by end of June

[02] Eckhard: UN SG deeply convinced now time to press on

[03] First peace talks meeting after Annan's visit

[04] British Ambassadors to discuss Cyprus problem in Athens

[05] Finance Minister to participate in EBRD meeting

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[08] Cyprus to host FAO Regional Conference

[09] House President to visit China

[10] Egyptian Foreign Minister to visit Cyprus

[11] National Council assesses current state of affairs

[01] Washington: Cyprus agreement possible by end of June

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Washington: Cyprus agreement possible by end of June

by Demetris Apokis

Washington, May 17 (CNA) -- US government supports UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's statement that between now and the end of June the core issues on the Cyprus question can be resolved, provided that there is the necessary political will.

US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said during his daily briefing that there is a need for more urgency regarding the talks on the Cyprus problem and expressed Washington's strong support towards Secretary General's visit to Cyprus and to his statements before leaving the island yesterday after a two-day working visit.

"We agree with the Secretary General's statement that the two leaders, between now and the end of June, can resolve all the core issues, provided they go about their task decisively and with the

[02] Eckhard: UN SG deeply convinced now time to press on

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Eckhard: UN SG deeply convinced now time to press on

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, May 17 (CNA) -- UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in his statement before leaving Cyprus said he was sobered by the challenge faced by the two sides to reach an agreement but even more deeply convinced that this is the time to press on, UN Secretary General's spokesman Fred Eckhard has said.

[03] First peace talks meeting after Annan's visit

First peace talks meeting after Annan's visit

Nicosia, May 17 (CNA) -- The first peace talks meeting after UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's visit to the island took place this morning.

[04] British Ambassadors to discuss Cyprus problem in Athens

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British Ambassadors to discuss Cyprus problem in Athens

Nicosia, May 17 (CNA) -- British Ambassadors to Cyprus, Greece and Turkey will have their regular annual meeting this weekend in Athens, during which they will discuss, among others, developments in the Cyprus problem.

Britain's Special Representative for Cyprus, Lord David Hannay, will also attend the meeting.

[05] Finance Minister to participate in EBRD meeting

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Finance Minister to participate in EBRD meeting

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, May 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                  29          13          CLOUDY
Larnaca                  25          16          FINE
Limassol                 26          17          FINE
Paphos                   25          16          FINE

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, May 17 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All hare
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               98,73  (-0,53)

Traded Value                  CYP    964.457

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    344.881   416,15  (-0,67)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    154.567   116,54  (-0,27)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     72.156    86,80  (-0,46)
Insurance Companies           CYP      2.526    32,12  ( 0,47)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP    102.062    54,85  (-1,46)
Tourism Companies             CYP     15.223    75,95  (-0,78)
Trading Companies             CYP     40.485    22,12  (-0,85)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      7.002    53,31  ( 0,91)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     11.406     4,70  ( 2,17)
Financial Services Companies  CYP    118.536    16,49  (-1,14)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP          0    17,38  (-2,25)
Hotels                        CYP    120.657    58,76  (-0,19)
Other Companies               CYP    280.969   100,89  (-1,32)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[08] Cyprus to host FAO Regional Conference

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Cyprus to host FAO Regional Conference

Nicosia, May 17 (CNA) -- Cyprus will host the 23rd session of the Regional Conference for Europe of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on May 29 and 31.

[09] House President to visit China

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House President to visit China

Nicosia, May 17 (CNA) -- President of the Cyprus House of Representatives Demetris Christofias departs on May 20 for the People's Republic of China for an official visit, at the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Li Peng.

[10] Egyptian Foreign Minister to visit Cyprus

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Egyptian Foreign Minister to visit Cyprus

Nicosia, May 17 (CNA) -- Ahmed Maher, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, arrives in Cyprus on Sunday, for a brief visit. He will meet with Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides.

According to the programme of his trip, issued here today by the Foreign Ministry, Maher will visit Ledra Street in the centre of the capital on the ceasefire line at 10:00, while two hours later he will meet with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides at the residence of Egyptian Ambassador to Cyprus Omar Metwally.

[11] National Council assesses current state of affairs

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National Council assesses current state of affairs

Nicosia, May 17 (CNA) -- The National Council, the top advisory body to the President on the Cyprus problem, evaluated today the latest developments in the question, a day after UN Secretary General Kofi Annan concluded a visit here, and decided to meet again after the President's return from Athens, where he will meet with Prime Minister Costas Simitis.

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