Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-10-24

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CONTENTS

[01] Britain calls for persistent work to reach Cyprus settlement

[02] Socialdemocrat leader welcomes DISI backing

[03] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[04] Settlement should be based on UN provisions, says Slovak Ambassador

[05] Prodi: Turkey will not get date for EU membership talks

[06] Papadopoulos: DISI decision does not affect DIKO

[07] Japan to continue supporting Cyprus through G8 and UN

[08] Prodi hopeful for accession talks to be concluded

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[10] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[11] British envoy arrives in Cyprus

[12] UN plan for Cyprus settlement in place, says Solana

[13] Cyprus government strongly condemns hostage taking in Moscow

[14] Norway supports a just Cyprus settlement

[15] New Lithuanian ambassador presents credentials

[16] Cyprus President’s message to Annan on 57th UN anniversary

[01] Britain calls for persistent work to reach Cyprus settlement

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Britain calls for persistent work to reach Cyprus settlement

by Kyriakos Tsioupras

London, Oct 24 (CNA) -- Britain believes that progress has been achieved in the UN-led peace talks on Cyprus and is urging everybody to work ''flat out'' for a political settlement.

[02] Socialdemocrat leader welcomes DISI backing

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Socialdemocrat leader welcomes DISI backing

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) -- Yiannakis Omriou, leader of the Socialdemocratic Movement (KISOS), has welcomed warmly a decision by the Democratic Rally (DISI) to back his candidacy for next year's presidential elections.

[03] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

Friday and Saturday, 25/10/2002 to 26/10/2002 -------------------------------------------- Fair. Light wind during night and morning and light to moderate sea breeze in the afternoon. The state of sea will be slight.

The temperature will range between 15-29C inland, between 16-28C coastal area and 11-21C over the mountains.

Outlook for Sunday and Monday, 27/10/2002 to 28/10/2002 ------------------------------------------------------ Risk of isolated showers early afternoon. Small decrease in temperature.

[04] Settlement should be based on UN provisions, says Slovak Ambassador

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Settlement should be based on UN provisions, says Slovak Ambassador

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) -- A political settlement in Cyprus should be reached on the basis of UN provisions and ideals, Slovak Ambassador here Jan Varso said here today, advocating at the same time implementation of UN resolutions on the Cyprus issue.

President Glafcos Clerides told the Ambassador, upon receiving his credentials, that accession to the European Union would open a unique window of opportunity for a settlement.

[05] Prodi: Turkey will not get date for EU membership talks

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Prodi: Turkey will not get date for EU membership talks

Brussels, Oct 24 (CNA) -- Romano Prodi, president of the Commission of the European Union, said here today that Turkey would not get a date for the start of accession negotiations with the Union at the European Council meeting in Copenhagen, in December.

[06] Papadopoulos: DISI decision does not affect DIKO

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Papadopoulos: DISI decision does not affect DIKO

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) -- Tassos Papadopoulos, leader of the Democratic Party (DIKO) and candidate for next year's elections, said today that a decision by the ruling party (Democratic Rally DISI) to back his main opponent so far in the presidential race has nothing to do with his own party.

[07] Japan to continue supporting Cyprus through G8 and UN

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Japan to continue supporting Cyprus through G8 and UN

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) Japans new ambassador to Cyprus, Takashi Nakamoto repeated his countrys support for a peaceful and viable solution to the Cyprus problem and reiterated its full support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General.

Receiving his credentials, President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides said the bilateral relationship the two countries enjoy is continuously reinforced and expanded and Japan accounts for a substantial amount of our commercial exchanges.

[08] Prodi hopeful for accession talks to be concluded

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Prodi hopeful for accession talks to be concluded

Brussels, Oct 24 (CNA) -- EU Commission President Romano Prodi said here today that the Brussels summit opening this evening should give the Commission a ''reference framework'' on the budgetary issues of enlargement, so that it could conclude accession negotiations with the ten candidate countries before the European Council meeting in Copenhagen mid-December.

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 24 (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                  29          14          CLOUDY
Larnaca                  27          16          CLOUDY
Limassol                 28          16          CLOUDY
Paphos                   26          16          CLOUDY

[10] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               87,59   ( 2,27)

Traded Value                  CYP  1.304.122

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    771.465   331,79   ( 2,29)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    478.377    93,46   ( 2,19)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP    179.472    79,98   ( 2,18)
Insurance Companies           CYP      5.631    18,53   ( 1,53)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     52.679    62,80   ( 2,85)
Tourism Companies             CYP     14.542   106,39   ( 2,10)
Trading Companies             CYP     40.597    19,64   ( 1,50)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     53.947    62,18   ( 0,99)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     24.346     3,27   ( 3,81)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     61.693    17,76   ( 4,10)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP         86    14,76   (-0,07)
Hotels                        CYP     67.178    47,89   ( 2,11)
Other Companies               CYP    263.649    85,64   ( 2,37)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[11] British envoy arrives in Cyprus

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British envoy arrives in Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) British Envoy for Cyprus, Lord David Hannay, arrived on the island this afternoon for a new round of contacts in an effort to find a Cyprus settlement before the Copenhagen European Council.

The British diplomat did not make any statements on arrival. However he had a brief meeting with Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Alvaro de Soto, who was on his way to Bern, Switzerland.

CNA has learned that the purpose of de Sotos visit to Switzerland is to participate in a UN committee meeting, and has nothing to do with the Cyprus problem.

Lord Hannay will have a working breakfast with President Glafcos Clerides tomorrow morning and also meet Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides.

[12] UN plan for Cyprus settlement in place, says Solana

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UN plan for Cyprus settlement in place, says Solana

Brussels, Oct 24 (CNA) EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana confirmed today that the UN has put together a plan for a settlement to the Cyprus problem.

Asked by CNA about prospects for a Cyprus solution before the EU proclaimed Cyprus and nine more European countries under accession at the Copenhagen summit in December, Solana said he had been in touch with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in the last days about Cyprus.

Mr Annan will make every effort to get a solution before December, Solana said. He noted however that this was very difficult.

Asked if he was aware of a UN plan that had already been prepared on Cyprus, he answered: ''You want me to say... I will say Yes.''

[13] Cyprus government strongly condemns hostage taking in Moscow

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Cyprus government strongly condemns hostage taking in Moscow

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) The Cyprus government condemned in the strongest manner the seizure of 700 innocent civilians in a Moscow theatre by Chechen separatists.

According to an official statement, the government also expressed solidarity with the government and people of Russia.

[14] Norway supports a just Cyprus settlement

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Norway supports a just Cyprus settlement

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) Norways King Harald expressed his countrys support to a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem.

The King made the statement while receiving the credentials of Cyprus ambassador to the country, Costas Papademas, also ambassador in Sweden. Papademas informed the Norwegian monarch on Cyprus accession course and extended an invitation by President Glafcos Clerides to visit Cyprus, an official statement said here Thursday.

[15] New Lithuanian ambassador presents credentials

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New Lithuanian ambassador presents credentials

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides reiterated the Greek Cypriot side remains fully committed in its search for a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem.

Receiving the credentials of Lithuanias new ambassador in Nicosia, Alfonsas Eidintas, Clerides said our goal is clear, "to reach a solution based on the UN resolutions on Cyprus and in conformity with the acquis communautaire, which will ensure the prosperity and security of all Cypriots within a re-united Cyprus, a federal Cyprus, free from occupation forces and illegal settlers, where all human rights of all citizens, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots will be safeguarded".

The President praised Lithuania for maintaining a principled and constructive attitude on the Cyprus problem and has extended its valuable support to efforts to reach a just and viable solution.

On bilateral relations, Clerides said the government attaches particular importance to further strengthen and enhance the close ties of relationship and cooperation that exist between our countries on a full range of issues.

The President hoped that upon accession of our countries to the EU, hopefully in 2004, this cooperation will be further cemented and expanded.

[16] Cyprus President’s message to Annan on 57th UN anniversary

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Cyprus Presidents message to Annan on 57th UN anniversary

Nicosia, Oct 24 (CNA) Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides assured the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan of Cyprus firm commitment in attaining the lofty principles of the UN.

In a message here Thursday to Kofi Annan on the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the UN, Clerides thanked the international organisations efforts and the Secretary-Generals personal involvement within the mission of his good offices, towards a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem, based on the relevant UN resolutions.

Rising from the ashes of a destructive world war, the UN has unquestionably succeeded where the previous noble effort of the League of Nations did not, said President Clerides.

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