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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 01-08-23Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
0940:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus - France - Russian fugitiveNicosia, Aug 23 (CNA) -- Cyprus police and Interpol handed over yesterday to the French authorities a Russian fugitive wanted in connection with various cases under investigation in various European countries.A police spokesman told CÍÁ today the Russian national, Andrei Golov, was wanted in France in connection with cases of cheques and credit cards forgery and obtaining money under false pretences, offences that have taken place between 1998 and 1999 in European countries. CNA MK/GP/20011100:CYPPRESS:02[02] Cyprus - Motor tanker - CollisionNicosia, Aug 23 (CNA) -- Cyprus Department of Merchant Shipping (CDMS) has said it was not formally informed about a criminal investigation initiated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) concerning the alleged collision of a Cypriot flag motor tanker ("VIRGO") with a United States of America flag fishing vessel ("STARBOUND") earlier this month, in international waters, around 130 miles of Cape Ann, Massachusetts, during which three American fishermen, members of the crew of the vessel, lost their lives.A press release issued by the CDMS noted that the consent of Cyprus for the conduct of a criminal investigation in the name of and or on behalf of Cyprus was never sought and that the removal from the vessel, by the RCMP, of all records and documents which could contain information on the incident "hampers the investigation which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus initiated and severely inhibits any action that Cyprus may find necessary to take, in accordance with its laws, against those who might be accountable, if it can be established that the 'VIRGO' was involved in the incident." CNA MK/GP/2001ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1400:CYPPRESS:03[03] Cyprus - Oil reservesNicosia, Aug 23 (CNA) -- Cyprus officials will have meetings with government officials from Egypt, Lebanon, Israel and possibly Libya, on issues relating to oil and natural gas reserves in eastern Mediterranen, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said here today. Cyprus has already held similar talks with Syria.Replying to questions on whether there are any positive indications stemming from scientific researches for the existence of oil reserves in the region, Papapetrou answered in the affirmative. He did not elaborate. CNA/MK/RM/GP/2001 1450:CYPPRESS:04[04] British High Commissioner - Cyprus problemNicosia, Aug 23 (CNA) -- Britain's High Commissioner to Cyprus Edward Clay said today that the UN process on Cyprus "is continuous" adding that Britain works towards that direction.Invited to comment on whether Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash tries to downgrade the UN efforts on Cyprus, Clay said Denktash "can make his own effort", adding "the rest of us are responsible for our own efforts and we would make our best efforts." CNA/GS/RM/GP/2001 1510:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Aug 23 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 154,67 (-1,81) Traded Value CYP 6.981.249 FTSE/CYSE 20 CYP 2.311.634 585,93 (-2,81) Sectoral Indices Banks CYP 845.084 156,15 (-2,65)Approved Investment Companies CYP 629.213 167,23 (-0,89) Insurance Companies CYP 100.891 50,56 (-0,86) Manufacturing Companies CYP 161.826 57,93 (-0,62) Tourism Companies CYP 573.370 140,99 (-3,15) Trading Companies CYP 435.536 40,79 (-1,33) Building and Cement Companies CYP 27.154 61,08 (-0,97) Énformation Technology Companies CYP 577.452 15,00 (-1,45) Financial Services Companies CYP 449.521 32,86 (-1,05) Fish Culture Companies CYP 27.282 43,46 (-3,62) Hotels CYP 672.230 102,05 (-1,15) Other Companies CYP 2.140.695 195,70 (-1,91)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/RM/2001 CNA ENDS Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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