Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-07-08

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CONTENTS

[01] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[02] Clerides: The most crucial period for Cyprus since 1974

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[05] Finnish Minister reaffirms EU Helsinki conclusions on Cyprus

[06] Casini says foundations for Cyprus' EU accession have been laid

[01] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Jul 8 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

On Tuesday (July 9) the weather will be fine and misty at first. Gradually, clouds are expected to form inland, while during afternoon local showers are likely.

Winds will prevail during daytime southwest to west, moderate, 4 to 5 beaufort, and during night time west to northwest, gentle, 3 beaufort, over slight to moderate seas.

Maximum temperatures will range between 25 degrees Celsius over the highest peaks of Troodos to 29 degrees C along the west and north coasts, 32 along the south and east coasts, and 36 inland.

Minimum temperatures will range between 19 degrees Celsius over the highest peaks of Troodos to 20 degrees along the coast and 21 inland.

No significant change is expected for Wednesday (July 10) but temperatures are expected to drop.

The weather on Thursday (July 11) and Friday (July 12) will be mainly fine with patchy clouds during the afternoon and local showers inland. No significant change is expected in temperatures.

[02] Clerides: The most crucial period for Cyprus since 1974

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Clerides: The most crucial period for Cyprus since 1974

Nicosia, Jul 8 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides has described this period as the most crucial for Cyprus since the start of efforts to secure a negotiated settlement to the division of the island since the Turkish invasion in 1974.

In his address to the first world symposium of Cypriot academia, the President said there is "no reason to be optimistic" at this stage of the ongoing direct talks because no progress has been achieved as a result of the intransigent positions of the Turkish side. He also said that European Union membership for Cyprus is expected to be concluded successfully at the end of the year.

The President called on Cypriot university professors to play an even more effective role in the global effort to inform world public opinion about the situation in Cyprus.

"Our course towards Europe is in its final stages and at the same time we are engaged in negotiations in an attempt to solve the Cyprus question prior to accession," the President told some 100 professors who live and work in 11 countries.

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Jul 8 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               93,31  (-0,21)

Traded Value                  CYP    496.105

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    147.284   396,73  (-0,15)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP     66.737   112,46  (-0,09)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP      6.767    83,50  (-0,58)
Insurance Companies           CYP      4.178    27,37  (-3,56)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     18.133    60,16  (-1,12)
Tourism Companies             CYP    213.685    82,17  (-0,13)
Trading Companies             CYP      3.779    20,17  ( 0,40)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      4.463    53,65  ( 0,47)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      6.347     3,18  (-0,93)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     21.727    13,92  ( 1,16)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP         62    15,76  (-1,93)
Hotels                        CYP     16.537    51,21  (-0,97)
Other Companies               CYP    117.473    88,16  (-0,23)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Jul 8 (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                  40          23          FINE
Larnaca                  33          22          FINE
Limassol                 35          24          FINE
Paphos                   30          24          FINE

[05] Finnish Minister reaffirms EU Helsinki conclusions on Cyprus

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Finnish Minister reaffirms EU Helsinki conclusions on Cyprus

Nicosia, Jul 8 (CNA) - The EU is committed to the 1999 Helsinki EU Summit conclusions on Cyprus, as they have been reaffirmed by the European Council in Seville last month, Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and European Affairs Jari Vilen has said.

"We are hoping for the possibility to have a united island in the EU but that is not a precondition" for Cyprus to join the EU, Vilen said during a joint press conference with Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides.

[06] Casini says foundations for Cyprus' EU accession have been laid

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Casini says foundations for Cyprus' EU accession have been laid

Nicosia, Jul 8 (CNA) - The foundations have been laid for Cyprus' accession to the EU, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy Pier Ferdinando Casini stressed here today, adding that the lack of a solution to the Cyprus problem was no reason for Cyprus not entering the EU.

Speaking through an interpreter after a meeting with President of the House of Representatives Demetris Christofias, Casini said that "the papers" for signing Cyprus' accession to the EU are ready, as the island has concluded its negotiations with the EU, satisfying all parameters set by the Union.

"The solution of the Cyprus problem is an issue that interests the EU very much" Casini said, adding that "Europe needs Cyprus, and Italy wants Cyprus within the EU".

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