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CONTENTS

[01] US-Turkish officials discuss Cyprus

[02] Cyprus President to participate in EU summit

[03] Weston rests hopes on Turkey

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[05] 61 cars to start the Cyprus Rally on June 20

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[07] Denktash accepts financial package, but not trade, says Verheugen

[08] DISY chairman announces Commissioners' Council

[01] US-Turkish officials discuss Cyprus

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US-Turkish officials discuss Cyprus

by Demetris Apokis

Washington, Jun 18 (CNA) -- The question of Cyprus was part of discussions high ranking government officials from the US and Turkey had here, who also talked about Ankara's European Union candidacy, the country's economic reform programme, Iraq and the Middle East issue.

[02] Cyprus President to participate in EU summit

Cyprus President to participate in EU summit

Nicosia, Jun 18 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos leaves Thursday for Salonica, Greece, to attend the European Union summit, beginning tomorrow evening.

[03] Weston rests hopes on Turkey

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Weston rests hopes on Turkey

Larnaca, Jun 18 (CNA) -- US State Department special coordinator for Cyprus Ambassador Thomas Weston has placed his hopes on Turkey to help resume the stalled peace talks. He left for Ankara where he begins meetings tonight and concludes them tomorrow.

''I consider my meetings in Ankara very important in terms of trying to find a way forward, acknowledging the difficulty right now in finding a way forward is the Turkish side,'' Weston said on departure.

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Jun 18 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               86,46    (-0,07)

Traded Value                  CYP    439.568

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    175.485   352,62   (-0,02)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP     98.655   102,67   ( 0,01)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     10.777    73,56   ( 0,16)
Insurance Companies           CYP     39.225    14,78   ( 0,41)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     47.651    56,54   ( 0,09)
Tourism Companies             CYP     11.646    90,10   ( 0,60)
Trading Companies             CYP      1.965    18,19   ( 0,72)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     84.608    68,52   (-0,75)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      8.929     2,77   ( 1,09)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     21.955    13,50   (-0,52)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP        318    10,93   (-5,20)
Hotels                        CYP     13.260    41,93   ( 0,43)
Other Companies               CYP     62.357    78,85   (-0,74)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[05] 61 cars to start the Cyprus Rally on June 20

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61 cars to start the Cyprus Rally on June 20

Limassol, Jun 18 (CNA) -- A total of 61 cars from 26 countries participate in the three-day Cyprus Rally, scheduled to start on Friday, June 20, from the southern coastal town of Limassol.

The Cyprus Rally, which is included for the fourth consecutive year in the World Rally Championship, will cover a total of 1,185 kilometres, comprising 18 special stages totaling 341 kilometres.

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Jun 18 (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                36           21         FINE
Larnaca                33           20         FINE
Limassol               33           20         FINE
Paphos                 29           19

[07] Denktash accepts financial package, but not trade, says Verheugen

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Denktash accepts financial package, but not trade, says Verheugen

Nicosia, Jun 18 (CNA) Enlargement Commissioner, Gunter Verheugen said here Wednesday that Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash has accepted the financial part of the package of measures which the Commission announced in support of Turkish Cypriots but rejected the trade measures.

Verheugen, who wrapped up a three-day visit to the island and left for Brussels, also said that the EU prefers a united Cyprus to enter the European Union in May 2004 and there is a window of opportunity for this to happen, but whatever happens, the island will join the EU.

On his impressions from his visit, Verheugen said, there is a clear commitment by the Cyprus government to re-launch the talks and reach a settlement within the parameters of the Annan Plan. He said the Cyprus government shares the objective of the accession of a united Cyprus and we share the opinion that the window of opportunity is still open and should be used before the 1st May 2004.

[08] DISY chairman announces Commissioners' Council

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DISY chairman announces Commissioners' Council

Nicosia, Jun 18 (CNA) Opposition leader Democratic Rally President Nicos Anastasiades announced the members of its Commissioners' Council which will monitor the government policy and work.

In a press conference here Wednesday Anastasiades said the Council is made up of young people who are distinguished politicians, bureaucrats, businesspeople and members of the Cyprus community.

Anastasiades said the Commissioners and their deputies will act as watchdogs and will scrutinize all aspects of government work.

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