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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 99-07-06Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1700:CYPPRESS:01[01] British tourists - CyprusLondon, Jul 6 (CNA) -- A record number of 1.100.000 British tourists are expected to visit Cyprus this year, according to figures released by the London based office of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.This represents a ten per cent increase in the number of British tourists visiting the island over 1998 figures. Last year, 2.222.706 tourists visited Cyprus, marking a 6,5 per cent increase compared to 1997. Britain was again the major source of tourism to Cyprus in 1998, with a share of 45,7 per cent in the tourist traffic, while Germany ranked second with 9,4 per cent, followed by Russia with 7,9, Sweden with 5,1, Switzerland with 3,8 and Greece with 3,2 per cent. At the end of 1998 there were in operation 4.344 tourist accommodation units with a total capacity of 86.151 beds. CNA KT/MCH/MM/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1700:CYPPRESS:02[02] Anastasiades - MalagaNicosia, Jul 6 (CNA) -- Leader of ruling right-wing Democratic Rally (DISI) party Nicos Anastasiades left today for Malaga, Spain, to attend a meeting of the political bureau and the political council of the European People's Party.The meeting will deal with political developments in Europe after the victory of the European People's Party in recent elections for the European Parliament. It will also discuss a proposal by President of New Democracy party (Greece), Costas Karamanlis, for an agreement for security and stability in the south-eastern Mediterranean. Anastasiades returns to Cyprus on Sunday. CNA MCH/MM/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1705:CYPPRESS:03[03] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Jul 6 CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 170.21 (-1.07) Traded Value CYP 15,477,398 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 5,544,663 224.91 (-1.71) Approved Investment Companies CYP 322,262 87.46 ( 0.28) Insurance Companies CYP 135,694 85.57 (-1.19) Manufacturing Companies CYP 1,433,233 96.12 (-0.40) Tourism Companies CYP 334,894 123.33 ( 1.88) Trading Companies CYP 1,971,409 92.86 ( 2.34) Other Companies CYP 1,365,879 128.18 ( 0.40)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA MM/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1930:CYPPRESS:04[04] EU - Poll - CyprusBrussels, Jul 6 (CNA) -- Cyprus ranks fourth in the preferences of European Union member states as a candidate for accession to the EU, according to an opinion poll conducted this Spring, a position it also held at a previous poll in Autumn.According to the opinion poll, 42 per cent of those asked were in favour of Cyprus' accession, 33 per cent were against and 25 per cent did not express an opinion. In eleven of the EU member states public opinion favours Cyprus' accession but in the remaining four people oppose such a prospect. The majority of the Greek people, 82 per cent, back Cyprus' entry into the EU. Support for Cyprus is reflected in Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands with 50 per cent, followed by the United Kingdom and Denmark with 49 per cent. First among candidate countries is Malta, followed by Hungary, Poland, Cyprus, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Turkey has the least preferences among European citizens and second last is Slovenia. According to the poll, most Europeans believe that respect for human rights, combat of organised crime and drugs and the protection of the environment are very important criteria candidate countries should comply with. CNA NB/MM/MCH/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY2045:CYPPRESS:05[05] Irish MPs - ArrivalLarnaca, Jul 6 (CNA) -- The need for dialogue in resolving conflicts was stressed today by the Chairman of the European Affairs Joint Committee of the Parliament of Ireland, who arrived here for contacts with government and other officials to discuss Cyprus' course of accession to the European Union.Talking to CNA shortly after his arrival here, Bernard Durkan, who heads a six-member delegation said Cyprus "is taking a very constructive and useful route" toward accession to the EU, stressing at the same time the importance of "having a friend within (the EU) at a crucial time". "I think that Cyprus is entitled to have its case heard at the highest level just as in the same way a number of other applicant countries are," Durkan said and warned that it would be a disaster "if the case is held in suspense for a long period of time". "I think it would not be beneficial to anybody and certainly not the Cypriots, be it Greek Cypriots or Turkish Cypriots, and this would not be of great benefit to the EU either," he added. The Irish deputy said that "ultimately it is imperative that Cyprus enters the EU and a resolution has got to be found to ensure that both sides come together, that we have an agreement within the EU". Invited by CNA to comment on an illegal visit by some Irish MPs to the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island for meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, Durkan expressed the view "that there is nothing wrong with talking to both sides". Asked to outline his country's stance with regard to Denktash's demands for recognition of his illegal regime, the Irish MP said the Dublin government "has been reluctant to do other than recognise the existence of a problem". Drawing a parallel with the situation in Northern Ireland, which he described as a "classic example of a place where two groups of people have dearly held views and convictions," he pointed out that "it is difficult in a situation like that to say we do not recognise and we will not talk to one or the other". "I personally believe that we must involve and indulge ourselves in dialogue, conversation and interaction with the two groups and they would with each other as well. Ultimately that is the way things must happen," Durkan said. Concluding the Irish MP welcomed the interest of the group of seven most industrialised countries and Russia (G8) in the Cyprus problem and described their suggestions as "constructive". The Irish delegation will have meetings tomorrow with President of the House of Representatives, Spyros Kyprianou, and the House Committee on Foreign and European Affairs. On Thursday they will meet with Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Costas Themistocleous and Chief negotiator for Cyprus in talks for accession to the EU George Vassiliou. They will depart on Friday, July 9. CNA MAN/MCH/MM/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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