Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-06-17

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CONTENTS

[01] US envoy: identity of views on need for a settlement

[02] Cyprus and EU wish for political solution before 1 May 2004

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[04] Verheugen: no complacency justified

[05] Cyprus' preparation for accession ''well on track'', Verheugen says

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[07] Social partners from two sides want to meet regularly

[08] Weston says Denktash has hardened his position on UN peace plan

[09] British official regrets divided Cyprus joining EU

[10] Iacovou says reference on Cyprus at Thessaloniki will be satisfactory

[11] Russia to continue efforts for a timely settlement in Cyprus

[12] Restoration projects make EU visible to people, says Verheugen

[01] US envoy: identity of views on need for a settlement

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US envoy: identity of views on need for a settlement

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) -- The US and the Cyprus House of Representatives share the view that an effort must be made to find a political settlement to enable a reunited country to join the European Union in May 2004.

[02] Cyprus and EU wish for political solution before 1 May 2004

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Cyprus and EU wish for political solution before 1 May 2004

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) The European Union and the Cyprus Republic have expressed willingness to work for a settlement of the island's political problem before 1 May 2004.

Speaking after a meeting here today with Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Gunter Verheugen stressed that ''the door is still open'' for the Turkish Cypriots, adding that it is up to Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash and Ankara to seize the opportunity to solve the Cyprus problem before 1 May 2004, when Cyprus will officially enter the EU.

[03] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               86,52    ( 0,49)

Traded Value                  CYP    347.936

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    225.644   352,68   ( 0,48)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    103.623   102,66   ( 1,02)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP      5.670    73,44   ( 0,88)
Insurance Companies           CYP      1.494    14,72   ( 0,82)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     19.937    56,49   (-0,11)
Tourism Companies             CYP     12.142    89,56   (-0,50)
Trading Companies             CYP      2.923    18,06   ( 0,89)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      7.216    69,04   (-1,22)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      1.293     2,74   ( 0,37)
Financial Services Companies  CYP    106.737    13,57   (-1,09)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP         37    11,53   (-0,95)
Hotels                        CYP     18.394    41,75   ( 0,05)
Other Companies               CYP     58.422    79,44   ( 0,62)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[04] Verheugen: no complacency justified

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Verheugen: no complacency justified

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) -- European Union Commissioner responsible for enlargement Gunter Verheugen has stressed that no complacency is justified in the effort to find a negotiated settlement in Cyprus before the country joins the Union, in May 2004.

[05] Cyprus' preparation for accession ''well on track'', Verheugen says

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Cyprus' preparation for accession, ''well on track'', Verheugen says

Nicosia, Jun 17, (CNA) -- EU Commissioner for Enlargement Gunther Verheugen said here today that Cyprus is well prepared for full membership of the EU and its process for the implementation of the aquis communautaire is ''well on track''.

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Jun 17 (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                34           18         FINE
Larnaca                32           19         FAIR
Limassol               33           21         FINE
Paphos                 30           18         FINE

[07] Social partners from two sides want to meet regularly

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Social partners from two sides want to meet regularly

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) - Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot social partners met today in Nicosia with European Commissioner on Enlargement Gunter Verheugen and suggested that such meetings be held on a regular basis to promote the solution of various problems they face.

[08] Weston says Denktash has hardened his position on UN peace plan

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Weston says Denktash has hardened his position on UN peace plan

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) US State Department Coordinator for Cyprus, Thomas Weston said Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktashs attitude against the Annan plan for a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem has hardened.

However, Weston said he has made some progress during his tour, noting he has made very clear the US commitment for a Cyprus settlement based on the Annan Plan.

[09] British official regrets divided Cyprus joining EU

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British official regrets divided Cyprus joining EU

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) - British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has expressed the regret of his government because it was not possible for a reunited Cyprus to join the European Union.

Speaking recently before the House of Commons' Foreign Affairs Committee about the Salonica European Council and replying to questions on Cyprus, Straw said foreign envoys, the government of Greece and the new Turkish government have worked to achieve a settlement.

[10] Iacovou says reference on Cyprus at Thessaloniki will be satisfactory

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Iacovou says reference on Cyprus at Thessaloniki will be satisfactory

Larnaca, Jun 17 (CNA) Foreign Minister Georgios Iacovou said he anticipates a paragraph on Cyprus in the conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council to be satisfactory.

[11] Russia to continue efforts for a timely settlement in Cyprus

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Russia to continue efforts for a timely settlement in Cyprus

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) Russia will make every effort to secure a prompt resolution of the Cyprus problem, pledged the Russian Foreign Ministry.

In a statement on resolution 1486 on the renewal of UNFICYP, the Russian Foreign Ministry said with the increase of the UNFICYP civilian police component to meet the increased workload resulting from the partial easing of restrictions on the freedom of movement, the peacekeeping Force continues to play a serious, stabilizing role in Cyprus.

[12] Restoration projects make EU visible to people, says Verheugen

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Restoration projects make EU visible to people, says Verheugen

Nicosia, Jun 17 (CNA) EU Enlargement Commissioner Gunter Verheugen said projects such as the restoration of the Omeriye area in the government controlled areas of the divided capital are extremely valuable because they make the contribution of the European Union visible to the people.

Speaking during a visit to the Ottoman Baths, the square and the Omeriye Mosque, Verheugen said it was very important for him to visit the project which will help to make Nicosia a much more attractive place to live in and a place to attract more people to visit it.

The cost of the restoration and rehabilitation of monuments in the old part of Nicosia is estimated at 600 thousand Cyprus pounds (One Cyprus pound trades at around 2 US dollars) and is part of the pre-accession funds of the EU that are given to Cyprus through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) of the United Nations Development Programme.

The project, which is expected to be completed by 15 September, includes restoration of the Omeriye Mosque and the Ottoman Baths. I think this is a project that is extremely valuable because it makes the contribution of the European Union visible to the people and it will help to make Nicosia a much more attractive place to live in and a place to attract more people to visit it, Verheugen said.

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