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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 05-09-08Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Cypriot House President thanks Russia for support1130:CYPPRESS:01Cypriot House President thanks Russia for support Nicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) - Cypriot House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias met yesterday afternoon in New York with his Russian counterpart Boris Gryzlov, whom he briefed on the current situation regarding the Cyprus problem and thanked on behalf of the people of Cyprus for Russia's support in efforts to reach a settlement. According to an official press release, during the meeting, which was held at UN headquarters, the two officials referred to the good relations between their parliaments and decided to enhance and strengthen these ties, making them more specific. [02] Consensus on EU counter-statement details still to be reached1210:CYPPRESS:02Consensus on EU counter-statement details still to be reached Nicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) - With three weeks left until the 3rd of October, when Turkey is scheduled to begin accession negotiations with the EU, the Union's members are in agreement on the basics of a counter-statement regarding Ankara's declaration that it does not recognise the Republic of Cyprus, a full EU member, with consensus still to be reached on the details. ''We are agreed on the principles,'' British EU presidency sources have told CNA, noting that ''discussions will need to continue over the next few days'' and that ''the intensive contact that there has been between the British government and the government of Cyprus will continue.'' [03] CMP meets to consider budget and exhumations programme1355:CYPPRESS:03CMP meets to consider budget and exhumations programme Nicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) - The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) held a formal meeting today, during which it considered information regarding the budget being prepared by Inforce with respect to the implementation of the general exhumations programme, to begin as soon as possible. It also considered the preparations for the special mechanism of a bicommunal nature, to be used for the DNA identification of the remains, and discussed the current situation with regard to the proposed anthropological laboratory in the buffer zone. [04] Cyprus Stock Exchange1430:CYPPPRESS:04 Cyprus Stock Exchange Nicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows: INDICES BASE VALUES: FTSEMed=5000, OTHERS=1000 TRADED VALUE 901.226,03 GSE GENERAL INDEX 92,32 0,17 783.469,23 FTSE/CySE 20 455,39 -0,14 569.673,45 MAIN MARKET INDEX 1.361,45 -0,14 616.230,87 PARALLEL MARKET INDEX 1.045,97 -0,17 15.338,95 INVESTMENT COMPANIES MARKET INDEX 1.063,50 0,16 66.136,66 MAIN AND PARALLEL MARKETS INDEX 1.349,68 -0,14 631.569,82 BANKS INDEX 1.420,63 -0,12 499.078,97 HOTELS INDEX 1.106,07 -1,08 14.621,46 ALTERNATIVE MARKET INDEX 984,98 0,51 134.354,01 FTSE Med (7/9/2005) 8.251,01 -0,31 * The second column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. [05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[06] Cypriot Spokesman: Britain acting as if Turkey is an EU state1655:CYPPRESS:06Cypriot Spokesman: Britain acting as if Turkey is an EU state Nicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) Cypriot Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides has said today the British Presidency of the EU is pursuing a document, which will correspond to the expectations of the Presidency and perhaps of Turkey, without taking into account the objections of other member states, including the Republic of Cyprus. Referring to the failure of COREPER yesterday in Brussels to agree on a counterstatement to Turkeys declaration that it does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus, the Spokesman replied that the Cypriot government will continue efforts for a clear and unconditional counterstatement noting that it is the EUs collective responsibility to defend the principles and foundations on which its functioning is based on. [07] Weather forecast for Cyprus1715:CYPPRESS:07Weather forecast for Cyprus Nicosia, Sep 08 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus: Friday and Saturday: 09/09/2005 to 10/09/2005 Mainly fine weather is expected at first, but gradually local cloud will temporary increase in amount inland and over mountains, in the afternoon. Isolated showers are possible. Variable light winds 3BF will prevail during mornings, while during afternoons the winds will shigt to moderate sea breezes of 4BF. Gentle west to northwest winds, 2 to 3BF will blow during nights. Maximum temperature 32 to 34 C inland, 31 to 32 C over south and east coast, 28 to 29 C over west coast and 24 to 25 over Prodromos. Minimum temperature generally 19 to 21 C inland and over the coast and 13 to 15C. Outlook for Sunday and Monday: 11/09/2005 to 12/09/2005 Isolated showers are possible, mainly inland and mountain areas, during Sunday afternoon. Mainly fine weather on Monday. No significant change in temperature is expected. Sea temperature: 25C. [08] US appreciates Cypriot support in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina1840:CYPPRESS:08US appreciates Cypriot support in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Nicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) The US has expressed appreciation for the government of Cyprus pledge for humanitarian assistance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. A press release of the US embassy in Nicosia said here Thursday that in addition many individual Cypriots have found ways to express their sympathy and support for those in need. Some have donated money to the Red Cross or other aid agencies, others have written to us or signed the condolence book at the embassy. Acting President of the Republic Dr. Vassos Lyssarides signed the book of condolences today at the American embassy. [09] Straw: Turkey’s accession process should be allowed to go ahead2030:CYPPRESS:09Straw: Turkeys accession process should be allowed to go ahead London, Sep 8 (CNA) British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said today that Turkeys accession process should be allowed to go ahead and at the same time, the EU should help the parties in Cyprus to re-invigorate the UN-sponsored talks for a settlement. In a speech at the Institute of Public Policy Research today in the British capital, Straw also said that he would have preferred it if Turkey had not felt it necessary to issue its declaration stating that its signature of the Association Agreement Protocol did not amount to recognition of the Republic of Cyprus. He also described as too terrible to contemplate not allowing Turkey in the EU, noting that its accession in the Union will demonstrate that Western and Islamic cultures can thrive together as partners in the modern world. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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