Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-10-08

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CONTENTS

[01] EU position on Cyprus is clear and unambiguous, says Irish ambassador

[02] CPJ on the release of two Turkish Cypriot Journalists

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[04] Cyprus and India sign agreements

[05] FM:committees do not imply recognition of illegal regime

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[07] US recognises Republic of Cyprus, Ambassador Klosson says

[08] Agreements enhance relations between Cyprus and India

[09] Conference of the World Customs Organisation in Cyprus

[10] State Department report on religious freedoms in Cyprus

[01] EU position on Cyprus is clear and unambiguous, says Irish ambassador

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EU position on Cyprus is clear and unambiguous, says Irish ambassador

By Maria Myles

Nicosia, Oct 8 (CNA) -- The position of the European Union on Cyprus accession, if there is no political settlement by December, is clear and unambiguous, the Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland in Nicosia John Swift has said, adding that the EU is determined that no third party should have a veto on the application of the government of the Republic of Cyprus.

In an interview with CNA, after a year as resident Ambassador and in view of developments in the accession process and the referendum in Ireland on the Treaty of Nice, the Ambassador also said a political settlement is not only possible but highly desirable in the best interests of the islands two communities.

Swift, whose country is currently a member of the Security Council, said Dublin strongly favours the continuation of the peace talks after December, if no settlement is reached by that time. He believes, however, that because the benefits of an agreement are so obvious, it is still possible to clinch one, even if time is very short.

[02] CPJ on the release of two Turkish Cypriot Journalists

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CPJ on the release of two Turkish Cypriot Journalists

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

New York, Oct 8 (CNA) -- The Committee to Protect Journalists, a New York-based nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to monitor abuses against the press and promote press freedom around the world, announced the release from prison of two Turkish Cypriot journalists, in the Turkish occupied northern part of the Republic of Cyprus.

The announcement was made at the organization's web page, and says that ''an appeals court in the northern breakaway region of Cyprus released from prison two journalists from the opposition daily Afrika''.

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

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

CSE General Index                               80,40   (-0,72)

Traded Value                  CYP    428.415

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    263.964   306,53   (-0,61)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    182.864    83,99   (-0,73)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     40.903    76,58   (-0,34)
Insurance Companies           CYP      1.798    19,19   (-2,79)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     26.664    60,41   (-2,52)
Tourism Companies             CYP      5.383    96,77   (-1,17)
Trading Companies             CYP     22.445    18,49   (-0,75)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     10.039    58,41   ( 0,12)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      7.085     3,24   ( 1,25)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     14.891    14,30   ( 1,71)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP         57    14,97   ( 0,07)
Hotels                        CYP     12.586    45,41   (-0,15)
Other Companies               CYP     71.736    79,50   (-1,13)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[04] Cyprus and India sign agreements

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Cyprus and India sign agreements

Nicosia, Oct 8 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Indias Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee signed here Tuesday a number of memorandums and cooperation agreements after official talks.

The two countries signed an Agreement on Cooperation in the fields of Posts and Electronic Communication, a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Information Technology and Services and a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Science and Technology.

[05] FM:committees do not imply recognition of illegal regime

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FM: committees do not imply recognition of illegal regime

Nicosia, Oct 8 (CNA) -- Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has assured that the creation of two technical committees, in the context of the UN-led direct talks, does not signify any move to recognise the illegal Turkish Cypriot regime in occupied Cyprus.

The Minister's comments came in the wake of criticism from opposition parties here that the two ad hoc committees might offer an opportunity for Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to give legal status to his self-styled regime in the areas of the Republic occupied by Turkey since 1974. Only Turkey recognises the regime.

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 8 (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                  30          15          CLOUDY
Larnaca                  29          17          FAIR
Limassol                 29          19          FINE
Paphos                   28          18          FAIR

[07] US recognises Republic of Cyprus, Ambassador Klosson says

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US recognises Republic of Cyprus, Ambassador Klosson says

Nicosia, Oct 8 (CNA) - The US continues to recognise the Republic of Cyprus as the only legitimate state in Cyprus and its policy on this matter has not changed, American Ambassador here Michael Klosson has said.

He expressed support for Cyprus' accession to the European Union based on the EU Helsinki decision that said a political settlement would facilitate accession but it is not a precondition for it.

[08] Agreements enhance relations between Cyprus and India

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Agreements enhance relations between Cyprus and India

Nicosia, Oct 8 (CNA) - Relations between Cyprus and India are enhanced with the signing of agreements between them, while both countries pledged to continue supporting each other before international forums and organisations.

Relevant statements were made here today by President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides and India's Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, after official talks and the signing of the agreements.

[09] Conference of the World Customs Organisation in Cyprus

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Conference of the World Customs Organisation in Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 8 (CNA) - The Cyprus Department of Customs and Excise will host a major conference for the World Customs Organisation (WCO), on ''Security and Facilitation in the International Trade Supply Chain'', on October 10 and 11 in Nicosia.

[10] State Department report on religious freedoms in Cyprus

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State Department report on religious freedoms in Cyprus

by Demetris Apokis

Washington, Oct 8 (CNA) - The Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus provides for freedom of religion and the government generally respects this right in practice, says a US State Department report on International Religious Freedom, released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour.

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