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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-04-17Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1540:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Apr 17 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 537.34 ( -0.88) Traded Value CYP 37,160,980 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 8,329,776 644.01 (-1.03) Approved Investment Companies CYP 2,598,651 369.91 ( -1.40) Insurance Companies CYP 2,321,228 384.22 ( 0.47) Manufacturing Companies CYP 2,861,186 183.40 ( 6.87) Tourism Companies CYP 3,669,585 503.80 ( -2.32) Trading Companies CYP 4,564,565 225.71 ( -0.54) Other Companies CYP 9,814,054 584.56 ( -1.59) Offshore Companies 105,00 ( 0,00)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/̀̀/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1620:CYPPRESS:02[02] Greek and Turkish Cypriot parties - MeetingNicosia, Apr 17 (CNA) - Left-wing AKEL General Secretary Demetris Christofias met today at his office with Turkish Cypriot Patriotic Unity Movement leader, Izzet Izcan, with whom he discussed the Cyprus problem, the prospects of talks to solve it and rapprochement between the two sides.Speaking after the meeting, both Christofias and Izcan agreed that substantive talks must take place to solve the Cyprus problem, based on UN resolutions and the high level agreements of 1977 and 1979 and that the only solution that can reunite the country is that of a federation. CNA/RG/MM/2000 1645:CYPPRESS:03[03] Cyprus - FIR - Violations - NATO manoeuvresNicosia, Apr 17 (CNA) - Defence Ministry Spokesman, Andreas Charides, confirmed today that last week Turkish warplanes violated the airspace of Cyprus and Nicosia FIR (Flight Information Region).Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou told his daily press briefing that new representations were to be made today to NATO members who have not indicated whether they would be participating in military manoeuvres, under Turkish aegis, in the eastern Mediterranean. CNA/RG/MM/2000 1650:CYPPRESS:04[04] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Apr 17(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 30 14 FINE Larnaca 26 13 FINE Limassol 26 14 FINE Paphos 23 13 FINECNA/MM/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1950:CYPPRESS:05[05] House President - DukakisNicosia, Apr 17 (CNA) - President of the House of Representatives, Spyros Kyprianou, today received former Governor of Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis, who said that "we are seeing some progress" in the Cyprus problem.Speaking after the meeting, Dukakis said that "the Greek American community loves and respects Cyprus, we want to be as helpful as we can, we know the US must play a pivotal role here". CNA/RG/MM/2000 2015:CYPPRESS:06[06] Cyprus - AIDS - ReportNicosia, Apr 17 (CNA) - A total of 333 HIV positive cases were diagnosed in Cyprus from 1986 until the end of March 2000, of which 200 were locals and 133 foreigners.According to an official report, 23 cases occurred in 1999, of which 12 were locals, while during the first quarter of the year 2000, there were eight new HIV positive cases, out of which three were foreigners. CNA/RG/̀̀/2000 2025:CYPPRESS:07[07] Greek Foreign Minister - Denktash - MeetingAthens, Apr 17 (CNA) - Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou said today he would meet Turkish Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, when both are citizens of the European Union and when there are no artificial or other obstacles in Cyprus.Commenting on a statement by Denktash, that he was willing to visit Athens and meet with the Greek Minister, Papandreou said "I would gladly meet with Mr. Denktash when both of us as European citizens, citizens of the European Union, would be able to cross Cyprus from one end to the other, without artificial or other obstacles". CNA/KI/RG/MM/2000 2050:CYPPRESS:08[08] Minister of Communications - Israeli Deputy PMNicosia, Apr, 17 (CNA)-- Minister of Communications and Works Averof Neophytou and Deputy Prime Minsiter and Minister of Communications of Israel Benjamin Ben- Elieser examined the prospects of cooperation between their countries in the area of telecommunications in a meeting held today.Speaking after the meeting, Neophytou said that Cyprus may constitute a bridge between the Middle East and Europe, pointing to the advantages of bilateral cooperation. CNA/RM/MM/2000 2100:CYPPRESS:09[09] Turkey - Parliamentary Delegation - OSCENicosia, Ápr 17(CNA) - In October this year the southern coastal town of Limassol will host a specialized seminar of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), in cooperation with the House of Representatives.The decision was taken in Turkey by an Assembly committee meeting last week. CNA FZ/MM/2000CNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |