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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-01-03

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>


CONTENTS

  • [01] Rolandis cautions of adverse effects if war breaks out in Iraq
  • [02] Presidential elections set for February 16
  • [03] Clerides announces he will seek re-election (1)
  • [04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
  • [05] Cyprus Stock Exchange
  • [06] Boucher says opportunity to reach solution
  • [07] Clerides seeks 16-month mandate
  • [08] Cyprus protests airspace violations
  • [09] National Council examines resumption of Cyprus peace process

  • [01] Rolandis cautions of adverse effects if war breaks out in Iraq

    0800:CYPPRESS:01

    Rolandis cautions of adverse effects if war breaks out in Iraq

    Nicosia, Jan 3 (CNA) -- Cyprus Commerce, Industry and Tourism Minister Nicos Rolandis cautioned over the negative repercussions to the Cyprus economy if war breaks out in Iraq.

    His ministry examined the consequences of a possible showdown between Iraq and the US on the Cyprus tourism, commerce, imports and fuel prices.

    [02] Presidential elections set for February 16

    1255:CYPPRESS:02

    Presidential elections set for February 16

    Nicosia, Jan 3 (CNA) -- Presidential elections were proclaimed here Friday for February 16, 2003, with a run-off, if necessary, a week later while January 17 is the last day for candidates to submit their bids.

    [03] Clerides announces he will seek re-election (1)

    1430:CYPPRESS:03

    Clerides announces he will seek re-election (1)

    Nicosia, Jan 3 (CNA) President Glafcos Clerides announced here Friday he will be a candidate again for the presidency of the Republic.

    [04] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

    
    
    
    1500:CYPPRESS:04
    Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus Nicosia, Jan 03 (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 18 9 CLOUDY Larnaca 20 10 CLOUDY Limassol 20 10 CLOUDY Paphos 18 10 CLOUDY

    [05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

    
    
    
    1510:CYPPRESS:05
    Cyprus Stock Exchange Nicosia, Jan 03 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows: CSE General Index 98,84 ( 2,73) Traded Value CYP 1.199.705 FTSE/CYSE 20 CYP 399.584 388,24 ( 3,38) Sectoral Indices Banks CYP 230.191 112,21 ( 3,70) Approved Investment Companies CYP 41.159 84,77 ( 1,97) Insurance Companies CYP 3.508 21,58 ( 0,42) Manufacturing Companies CYP 10.207 67,72 ( 2,31) Tourism Companies CYP 22.263 110,73 ( 4,53) Trading Companies CYP 13.956 19,81 ( 1,85) Building and Cement Companies CYP 25.730 75,51 ( 0,81) Énformation Technology Companies CYP 16.002 3,47 ( 1,46) Financial Services Companies CYP 72.117 20,26 ( 1,10) Fish Culture Companies CYP 001 14,66 (-4,93) Hotels CYP 11.271 48,60 ( 1,55) Other Companies CYP 197.468 91,16 ( 2,84) * The third column presents the percentage variation of

    [06] Boucher says opportunity to reach solution

    1510:CYPPRESS:07 Boucher says opportunity to reach solution Nicosia, Jan 3 (CNA) The United States believe that there is an opportunity to reach an agreement by 28 February 2003.

    State Department Spokesman, Richard Boucher, invited to comment on the demonstrations in the Turkish occupied north of Cyprus said he did not have any comment on those particular developments."

    [07] Clerides seeks 16-month mandate

    1550:CYPPRESS:07 Clerides seeks 16-month mandate Nicosia, Jan 3 (CNA) Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides announced here Friday he will seek a new mandate which will give him enough time to complete negotiations for a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem and complete the islands accession to the European Union.

    In a state address, Clerides said he is seeking a 16-month term in office with the sole aim to handle the national problem, together with the National Council. He also pledged to achieve national unity and called upon all political forces for the creation of a broadly accepted government.

    The Presidents statement is as follows:

    Everybody is aware of my intention to retire from politics at the end of my second term in office. In any case, I would have concluded a complete political career, especially after the historic decision of Copenhagen for Cyprus accession to the European Union. This was for me, an easy decision.

    The hard decision is the one that I am now asked to take, because this decision is not determined by my personal wishes but by my historic duty. A duty, which I have never turned down.

    Developments are fast and historic. These will judge the future of Cyprus. In the next months, we will be asked to take great decisions. We have a duty to seek, with determination and prudence a functional solution to the Cyprus problem. My historic duty obliges me to rise to this great challenge. I do not have the luxury to put forward personal choices. It is the time for national duty which leaves no one outside.

    The time left until my term in office expires is limited, and to negotiate a just and viable solution, I need sufficient time and a new, clear mandate. A mandate, which will come through democratic procedures. That is why I feel that my historic duty imposes on me to seek this mandate during the forthcoming presidential elections. A mandate of limited duration.

    For this reason, I am committed on two things:

    First, the mandate I am seeking will be limited to 16 months, with a sole aim to handle the national issue together with the National Council and to complete the accession of Cyprus to the European Union.

    Secondly, to avoid any conflict and to achieve the aim of national unity, I will call upon all political forces for the creation of a broadly accepted government. Therefore the handling of internal administration will be carried out with the broadest possible consent.

    It is not my intention to organise a pre-election campaign and to argue with any possible candidate. It is for me a time of responsibility, a time for unity.

    I ask everyones trust, the support of the left, centre, socialist and right (forces). Armed with your strength, I will be able to continue to negotiate towards finding a solution, which will be to the benefit of the entire people of Cyprus.

    [08] Cyprus protests airspace violations

    1950:CYPPRESS:08

    Cyprus protests airspace violations

    Nicosia, Jan 3 (CNA) -- Cyprus has strongly protested to the United Nations over massive violations of its airspace and the Nicosia FIR by Turkish military aircraft from August until December 2002, thus violating numerous UN Security Council resolutions.

    In a letter to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, which circulated as a General Assembly document, Cyprus Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Sotos Zackheos, said the Turkish agressive acts constituted violation of international law.

    [09] National Council examines resumption of Cyprus peace process

    2005:CYPPRESS:09

    National Council examines resumption of Cyprus peace process

    Nicosia, Jan 3 (CNA) -- Issues which concern the Cyprus problem and the resumption of the UN-led process for a Cyprus settlement were examined during a meeting of the National Council here Friday, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou announced afterwards.

    The National Council dealt with the latest developments in Cyprus, the expected return to the island of UN Secretary-Generals Special Adviser on Cyprus, Alvaro de Soto, and the resumption of the process for a Cyprus settlement, the Spokesman said.

    The top advisory body to the President on the handling of the Cyprus problem also dealt with letters UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan had sent to President Glafcos Clerides, Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, Greece and Turkey, as well as President Clerides reply sent on December 30.


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