Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-07-21

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CONTENTS

[01] Iacovou: Adoption of Denktash's proposal will lead to postponement of talks

[02] Italian Minister of European Affairs to visit Cyprus

[03] G/C and T/C sent message of hope during ''Peace Boat'' event

[04] Protopapas: Erdogan's statements "provocative"

[05] National Guard to maintain combat readiness, says Defence Minister

[06] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[08] Government criticises Erdogan and Denktash over statements

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[10] Finance Ministry presents new system

[11] Preparations for All Cyprus Trade Union Forum underway

[12] President meets French deputy

[13] EU wants Cyprus to play increased role in Middle East

[01] Iacovou: Adoption of Denktash's proposal will lead to postponement of talks

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Iacovou: Adoption of Denktash's proposal will lead to postponement of talks

Larnaca, Jul 21 (CNA) -- Cyprus Foreign Minister Georgios Iacovou, who is currently in Brussels to attend the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council, has said acceptance of Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash's "proposal" for the reopening of Nicosia Airport will unavoidably lead to the postponement of the talks for a Cyprus settlement.

[02] Italian Minister of European Affairs to visit Cyprus

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Italian Minister of European Affairs to visit Cyprus

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) -- Italy's Minister of European Affairs Rocco Buttiglione will pay a short visit to Cyprus this week during which he will meet Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos.

[03] G/C and T/C sent message of hope during ''Peace Boat'' event

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G/C and T/C sent message of hope during ''Peace Boat'' event

[04] Protopapas: Erdogan's statements "provocative"

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Protopapas: Erdogan's statements "provocative"

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan evokes the emotions of humanity by calling the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus a ''peace operation'', Greek Government Spokesman Christos Protopapas has said.

[05] National Guard to maintain combat readiness, says Defence Minister

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National Guard to maintain combat readiness, says Defence Minister

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) -- The National Guard shall maintain its fighting condition and readiness since no decrease in the Turkish occupation army is observed, Cyprus Defence Minister Kyriakos Mavronicolas declared here today.

[06] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

Tuesday and Wednesday: 22/07/2003 to 23/07/2003 ------------------------------------------------ Mainly fine weather but partly cloudy over mountains in the afternoon, with risk of isolated showers. Winds will be light to moderate sea breezes and the state of sea slight but locally moderate over south coast, in the afternoon.

Maximum temperature: 37C inland, around 33C south coastal areas and 21C over west coastal areas.

Minimum temperature: around 22C inland and over south costal areas and 20C west coastal areas.

Outlook for Thursday and Friday: 24/07/2003 to 25/07/2003 -------------------------------------------------------- Fine and mostly clear. No significant change in temperature is expected.

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               85,56    ( 0,60)

Traded Value                  CYP    527.145

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    390.009   353,45   ( 0,59)
FTSE Med 100**                               5.603,90   ( 0,69)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    319.541   102,85   ( 0,99)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP      8.129    73,86   ( 0,59)
Insurance Companies           CYP      3.395    14,66   ( 3,02)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     13.323    54,67   (-0,55)
Tourism Companies             CYP      1.063    85,19   (-0,37)
Trading Companies             CYP     17.428    18,24   ( 0,39)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      9.036    69,15   ( 1,98)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      2.796     2,69   ( 0,75)
Financial Services Companies  CYP      9.838    13,38   (-1,33)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP        136    11,83   (-1,42)
Hotels                        CYP     10.685    39,44   (-0,15)
Other Companies               CYP     63.261    77,02   ( 0,29)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[08] Government criticises Erdogan and Denktash over statements

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Government criticises Erdogan and Denktash over statements

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) - The government said here Monday that statements by Ankara and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash show that Turkey's attitude is becoming more unyielding and Denktash is receiving further support from Turkey.

Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides said that statements by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the 1974 invasion of Cyprus was a ''peace operation'', show that Turkey's stance is hardening even further while Denktash is being strengthened by Turkey's attitude.

[09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Jul 21 (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                39           24         FINE
Larnaca                34           23         FINE
Limassol               33           23         FINE
Paphos                 29           20         FINE

[10] Finance Ministry presents new system

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Finance Ministry presents new system

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) -- A new software system, presented today to the House Finance Committee for consideration, will simplify bureaucratic procedures, increase productivity and curb overspending in the public sector.

''The new system will help us meet European Union requirements with regard to domestic monitoring. It will be a tool for timely and reliable economic analysis and for taking the necessary measures where appropriate,'' Finance Minister Markos Kyprianou told the House Committee.

[11] Preparations for All Cyprus Trade Union Forum underway

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Preparations for All Cyprus Trade Union Forum underway

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) - More than 200 Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot trade unionists will take part in the fourth All Cyprus Trade Union Forum due to take place on both sides of the divide from 24 to 26 September.

[12] President meets French deputy

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President meets French deputy

Nicosia, Jul 21 (CNA) -- The political situation in Cyprus and the Republic's accession to the European Union were among the issues President Tassos Papadopoulos and French deputy Christian Philip, Vice President of the delegation of the National Assembly for the EU, discussed here today.

[13] EU wants Cyprus to play increased role in Middle East

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EU wants Cyprus to play increased role in Middle East

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Jul 21 (CNA) -- European Union members have said Cyprus could play a more active role in the Middle East crisis because of its geographical location and its close ties with all interested sides.

This view was expressed at the Intergovernmental Conference here today, during which the question of the Middle East was discussed extensively.

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