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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-04-12Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1520:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Apr 12 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 530.67 ( -0.04) Traded Value CYP 25,879,766 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 6,433,098 648.28 ( 0.20) Approved Investment Companies CYP 1,828,674 371.95 ( -1.68) Insurance Companies CYP 764,113 354.51 ( 0.18) Manufacturing Companies CYP 2,388,495 161.91 ( -0.39) Tourism Companies CYP 3,685,975 490.20 ( -0.68) Trading Companies CYP 2,678,635 218.65 ( 0.15) Other Companies CYP 5,820,547 562.76 ( -0.24) Offshore Companies 105,00 ( 0,00)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1550:CYPPRESS:02[02] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Apr 12 (CNA) -- Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International Airport are:Temperatures (degrees Celcius) Station Maximum Minimum Weather (At 1200 UTC) Nicosia 23 13 CLOUDY Larnaca 24 15 CLOUDY Limassol 27 16 CLOUDY Paphos 29 16 CLOUDYCNA/II/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1645:CYPPRESS:03[03] Permanent Secretaries - MinistriesNicosia, Apr 12 (CNA) -- The cabinet decided here today the appointment of six permanent secretaries in an equal number of ministries.Some of the appointees are people already serving as permanent secretaries who are moving to a different ministry. CNA MK/MM/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1730:CYPPRESS:04[04] Government Spokesman - VerheugenNicosia, Apr 12 (CNA) -- The government will seek clarifications from Brussels about comments by European Union Commissioner responsible for enlargement relating to Cyprus' accession prospects and the continuing Turkish occupation of the island's northern areas.The government has welcomed the outcome of Tuesday's Association meeting between the EU and Turkey and described as a success the reference to the Cyprus question in relation to Ankara's membership bid. CNA/MM/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1840:CYPPRESS:05[05] Water shortage - Measures - Cabinet Nicosia, Apr 12 (CNA) -- The government announced here today additional measures to save water, including redistribution of water resources in cities and possible import of water from Greece, in order to try and meet the country's needs in the summer months.The minister responsible for water resources told consumers he expects this would be the last year they are facing water supply cuts, saying that two more desalination plants would be in place by the end of the year.CNA MM/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1925:CYPPRESS:06[06] Government Spokesman - VerheugenNicosia, Apr 12 (CNA) -- The European Union has made it clear that the existing or future guarantees for Cyprus do not impede the Republic's chances of joining its ranks.The Union also said the presence of foreign troops in Cyprus does not hinder the country's bid for membership either. The government on its part expressed satisfaction with these clarifications from Brussels, sought after EU Commissioner responsible for enlargement Gunter Verheugen told a press conference Tuesday that the presence of foreign troops in a candidate country does not mean that country cannot join the EU. CNA MM/MA/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |