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CONTENTS

[01] US will work closely with new Turkish government for Cyprus solution

[02] The ''pace is quickening'' for Cyprus settlement, says US envoy

[03] Papandreou pledges Greece’s unwavering support

[04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[06] Cyprus and Philippines to sign pension agreement

[07] Kasoulides: Government has political will for settlement

[08] Simitis:we will not accept any solution

[09] Verheugen: Agreement must be consistent with acquis

[10] More than 850,000 collected at Radiomarathon so far

[11] British Olympic athletes to train in Cyprus

[01] US will work closely with new Turkish government for Cyprus solution

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US will work closely with new Turkish government for Cyprus solution

By Demitris Apokis

Washington, Nov 5 (CNA) -- Washington will work closely with the new Turkish government for the country's political and economic reforms as well as on reaching a Cyprus settlement, US State Department's spokesman Richard Boucher has said.

Congratulating the Justice and Development Party on its electoral success, Boucher noted that the parties represented in the new Turkish parliament reflect the aspirations for the Turkish people for continued progress on the path towards European Union membership and for the implementation of political and economic reforms.

''We will work with the government on these issues, as well as on reaching a settlement in Cyprus,'' the State Depratment spokesman said.

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[02] The ''pace is quickening'' for Cyprus settlement, says US envoy

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The ''pace is quickening'' for Cyprus settlement, says US envoy

By Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Nov 5 (CNA) -- The US activity in the process to reach a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem is happening at a ''quickening pace,'' State Department Special Coordinator for Cyprus, Thomas Weston, has said.

Speaking after meeting yesterday UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Weston said that ''there is an urgency to this matter which is recognised and I think it is reflected in the activity of the United States both on the island and in New York.''

[03] Papandreou pledges Greece’s unwavering support

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Papandreou pledges Greeces unwavering support

Nicosia, Nov 5 (CNA) -- Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou has pledged that Greece will support Cyprus even in "the most extreme" case Nicosia rejects the proposal for a Cyprus settlement, expected to be submitted by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

Papandreou told the Greek Television (NET) last night that "in the most extreme case if Cyprus rejects the Annan proposal then Athens will support Cyprus and together we will fight until the end for Cyprus accession to the European Union (EU) in December.

The Greek FM said he did not believe, however, that Nicosia would reject the plan because Nicosia would rather negotiate it. Nicosia will say 'lets sit down and discuss' (the plan) and during the negotiations which will follow we will secure improvements.

Papandreou said if there is an agreement for a Cyprus settlement, then we must all support the agreement and the solution which will ensue so that Cyprus will become a model for Greco-Turkish cooperation and perhaps friendship.

[04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 5 (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                  25          15          CLOUDY         Larnaca                  26          17          CLOUDY
Limassol                 26          16          CLOUDY
Paphos                   24          15          FAIR

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Nov 5 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                              107,16   (-4,07)

Traded Value                  CYP  9.871.048

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP  5.369.436   413,52   (-4,71)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP  4.056.256   116,98   (-4,58)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP    520.925    95,82   (-2,17)
Insurance Companies           CYP    109.900    28,17   (-2,53)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP    139.905    70,94   (-3,78)
Tourism Companies             CYP    119.638   127,96   (-4,25)
Trading Companies             CYP    199.287    22,96   (-3,73)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     39.221    70,85   (-3,92)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP    343.477     4,27   (-5,53)
Financial Services Companies  CYP    564.594    27,46   ( 1,29)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP      1.727    16,82   (-5,51)
Hotels                        CYP    483.729    55,04   (-4,13)
Other Companies               CYP  1.305.918   102,71   (-5,86)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[06] Cyprus and Philippines to sign pension agreement

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Cyprus and Philippines to sign pension agreement

Nicosia, Nov 5 (CNA) -- The possibility of signing a bilateral agreement between Cyprus and the Philippines to secure the pension rights of Philippine people working in Cyprus, was examined here during a meeting of Cyprus' Labour and Social Insurance Minister Andreas Moushouttas and Philippines Senate President Franklin Drilon.

[07] Kasoulides: Government has political will for settlement

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Kasoulides: Government has political will for settlement

By Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Nov 5 (CNA) Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has said the government is ready for an honorable compromise and is very serious about securing a political settlement in Cyprus.

He also pointed out that if there is a corresponding political will on the part of the Turkish side, then the Cyprus problem can be solved before the Copenhagen European Council in December.

[08] Simitis:we will not accept any solution

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Simitis:we will not accept any solution

Nicosia, Nov 5 (CNA) Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis has said that Athens will not accept a solution to the Cyprus problem that does not guarantee UN Security Council decisions and the proper functioning of the future state of Cyprus.

[09] Verheugen: Agreement must be consistent with acquis

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Verheugen: Agreement must be consistent with acquis

By Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Nov 5 (CNA) The European Commission is in constant touch with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan with whom it is discussing the political and technical aspects of a possible proposal on a Cyprus settlement, said European Union (EU) Enlargement Commissioner, Gunter Verheugen.

Addressing the EU Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee, which concluded its deliberations here Tuesday, Verheugen stressed that if an agreement is reached, it must be consistent with EU rules and regulations, fundamental principles and the acquis communautaire.

[10] More than 850,000 collected at Radiomarathon so far

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More than 850,000 collected at Radiomarathon so far

Nicosia, Nov 5 (CNA) The two-day annual charity event, ''Radiomarathon 2002'', for children with special needs, ends at midnight Tuesday, with more than 850 thousand pounds raised so far. (One Cyprus pound trades at around 1.7 US dollars).

[11] British Olympic athletes to train in Cyprus

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British Olympic athletes to train in Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 5 (CNA) Representatives of the British Olympic Association (BOA) said the British Olympic Team will be training in Cyprus in view of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

The decision was announced during a meeting Monday of BOA representatives and Commerce, Industry and Tourism Minister, Nicos Rolandis.

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