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CONTENTS

[01] Greek Cypriot committee begins work

[02] Cuba wants stronger legal basis with Cyprus

[03] Cyprus proposes candidate for ICC

[04] President - Top UN envoy discuss ''state of play'' in peace talks

[05] Greek Chief of Staff visits Cyprus

[06] Spokesman: there are safety limits at the peace talks

[07] Spokesman: both sides have to work together on committees

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[09] President to assess situation with Greek Premier

[10] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[11] Spanish journalists thrown out of the Turkish occupied north

[12] Cyprus condemns Bali attack

[13] Kasoulides: Stability is necessary in our part of the world

[14] Finnish Foreign Minister visits Cyprus

[15] Antonakopoulos says Greece and Cyprus safeguarding their defence

[16] Seminar for Cypriot and Spanish journalists opens

[17] Wallonian official says Belgian model not wholly appropriate

[18] PSEKA holds fundraising event for Congressman Engel

[01] Greek Cypriot committee begins work

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Greek Cypriot committee begins work

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) -- The Greek Cypriot members of an ad hoc bilateral technical committee, set up in the context of the UN-led peace process, have begun work, following consultations with the UN peace talks team here, led by Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alvaro de Soto.

The Greek Cypriot team to the committee is headed by Attorney General Alecos Markides and comprises two other legal experts. The committee will deal with legislation that will be in place, if and when a comprehensive settlement is reached between the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot sides, engaged in direct talks since January this year.

[02] Cuba wants stronger legal basis with Cyprus

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Cuba wants stronger legal basis with Cyprus

By Emilia Christofi

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) -- Cuba wishes for increased ties with Cyprus in the economic and cultural fields and a stronger legal basis to work on. It also believes that Cyprus is in a position to better understand Cuba at the European Union when the country accedes the EU next year.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Angel Dalmau Fernandez, in an interview with CNA during his recent visit to the island, pledged Cubas support to UN resolutions on Cyprus and called for a solution which will be acceptable by the people on the island.

[03] Cyprus proposes candidate for ICC

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Cyprus proposes candidate for ICC

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Oct 15 (CNA) -- Cyprus has put forward its own candidate, the president of the Supreme Court Georgios Pikis, for the post of a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The proposal was made by the Republic's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Sotos Zackheos, who said that Nicosia believes that the jurisdiction of the ICC should extend over war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Addressing the Sixth Committee of the UN Assembly on a session for the ''Establishment of the International Criminal Court,'', he said Cyprus anticipates that the effective functioning of the Court will ultimately put an end to the perpetration of heinous crimes.

[04] President - Top UN envoy discuss ''state of play'' in peace talks

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President - Top UN envoy discuss ''state of play'' in peace talks

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides and UN Secretary General's special adviser on Cyprus Alvaro de Soto discussed here today the state of play in the ongoing peace talks, plans for the future as well as the functioning of two ad hoc technical committees the two sides will set up with a view to tackle various matters, mostly legal issues, that could be in force once a settlement is reached.

Speaking after the hour-long meeting, de Soto acknowledged that time is running out for the effort to find a negotiated settlement but stressed that ''all is not lost.''

He said it was unlikely that the two committees will start working this week and noted that to some extent both the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot sides are making the necessary preparations to start work at the committees.

[05] Greek Chief of Staff visits Cyprus

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Greek Chief of Staff visits Cyprus

Paphos, Oct 15 (CNA) -- Greece's Chief of Staff, General Georgios Antonakopoulos, stated here today we should respond to the Turkish threats against the Republic of Cyprus with a composed and a defensive conscience.

[06] Spokesman: there are safety limits at the peace talks

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Spokesman: there are safety limits at the peace talks

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) -- The Greek Cypriot side is not prepared to accept absolutely anything that is put forward at the negotiating table, because it has certain safety limits beyond which it cannot go, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou stressed here today.

The spokesman said that if and when the UN present the two sides to the negotiations with a proposal for a solution, the Greek Cypriot side will examine it thoroughly and taking everything into consideration, will then express an opinion on it.

[07] Spokesman: both sides have to work together on committees

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Spokesman: both sides have to work together on committees

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) -- Cyprus Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said the United Nations and the Greek Cypriot side are ready to begin work on the two ad hoc bicommunal committees on technical matters, to be set up in the context of the ongoing UN-led peace talks.

''It is impossible to work on our own, if the Turkish Cypriot side refuses to work with us within these committees, then they will cease to exist,'' Papapetrou said, replying to press questions about the effort to set up the committees.

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 15 (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                  23          15          SHOWERS
Larnaca                  27          17          CLOUDY
Limassol                 22          18          CLOYDY
Paphos                   24          18          CLOUDY

[09] President to assess situation with Greek Premier

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President to assess situation with Greek Premier

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Greek Premier Costas Simitis will evaluate developments in the Cyprus question and the Republic's accession course during their talks on Friday in Athens, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou announced here today.

[10] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               82,83   ( 1,89)

Traded Value                  CYP    677.434

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    341.492   314,83   ( 2,65)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    261.767    87,38   ( 3,23)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP    120.081    77,07   ( 1,06)
Insurance Companies           CYP      1.896    19,33   ( 0,16)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     20.886    60,56   ( 0,00)
Tourism Companies             CYP      7.888    98,42   (-0,37)
Trading Companies             CYP     21.372    18,73   ( 1,74)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      7.679    59,86   (-0,15)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     15.143     3,32   ( 4,40)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     16.819    15,28   ( 4,02)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP          0    14,94   (-0,40)
Hotels                        CYP     17.625    46,44   ( 0,41)
Other Companies               CYP    150.936    82,23   ( 1,28)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[11] Spanish journalists thrown out of the Turkish occupied north

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) Fourteen Spanish journalists and two academics who are on the island participating at a seminar, were shocked when the Turkish Cypriot regime in the occupied north yesterday told them to leave as they were talking with their Turkish Cypriot colleagues.

The Spanish journalists, who are attending the seminar entitled Spain and Cyprus: facing the challenge of an enlarged EU, taking place with the support of the Cyprus Press and Information Office, the European Commission delegation to Cyprus and the Union of Cyprus Journalists, crossed to the occupied areas yesterday to meet non-governmental organisations and Turkish Cypriot journalists.

[12] Cyprus condemns Bali attack

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Cyprus condemns Bali attack

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) - The Cyprus government ''strongly condemns the recent terrorist bomb attack in Bali, Indonesia, which led to the tragic death and wounding of hundreds of innocent citizens''.

An announcement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government and the people of Cyprus express ''warm and sincere condolences'' to the families, the relatives and the countries of origin of the victims.

''With the opportunity of this abominable act, the Cypriot government reaffirms its commitment to the collective struggle to combat and eradicate every kind of terrorism'', the press release concludes.

CNA/RG/ÌÊ/2002 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[13] Kasoulides: Stability is necessary in our part of the world

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Kasoulides: Stability is necessary in our part of the world

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) Turkeys aspirations to join the European Union and Cyprus ambition to see the island united, are two desires which could become real at the same time and before the EU European Council in December in Copenhagen, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has said.

Addressing here today a seminar entitled Spain and Cyprus: Facing the challenge of an enlarged EU, Kasoulides said that this would bring stability, peace and prosperity to our citizens, adding that Cyprus aspires with its accession to the EU to fulfill what the founding members of the EU have dreamed regarding the European continent.

[14] Finnish Foreign Minister visits Cyprus

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Finnish Foreign Minister visits Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) - Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja arrives in Cyprus tonight for a three-day official visit.

During his stay on the island, Tuomioja will be received by President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides and House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias.

[15] Antonakopoulos says Greece and Cyprus safeguarding their defence

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Antonakopoulos says Greece and Cyprus safeguarding their defence

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) - If any gaps are determined in the implementation of the Joint Defence Pact between Cyprus and Greece, these will be filled so that the two countries are able to respond to the demands of the times and safeguard their security and defence, Greece's Chief of Staff, General Georgios Antonakopoulos, has said.

[16] Seminar for Cypriot and Spanish journalists opens

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Seminar for Cypriot and Spanish journalists opens

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) - Cypriot and Spanish journalists came together at a seminar today in Nicosia to discuss the challenges of an enlarged European Union.

[17] Wallonian official says Belgian model not wholly appropriate

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Wallonian official says Belgian model not wholly appropriate

Nicosia, Oct 15 (CNA) - The Belgian model of a constitution cannot be implemented in its entity in Cyprus, President of the Wallonian Parliament of Brussels, Robert Collignon, has said.

Speaking after meeting President of the House of Representatives Demetris Christofias, Collignon told CNA that Cyprus is ready for accession and expressed hope that accession would help find a solution to the problem.

[18] PSEKA holds fundraising event for Congressman Engel

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PSEKA holds fundraising event for Congressman Engel

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

New York, Oct 15 (CNA) - Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel pledged that if he is re-elected and becomes the chairman of the European Sub-committee of the International Relations Committee, he would fight until Cyprus is freed.

He was speaking during a fundraiser yesterday, organised by the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) to support his re-election.

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