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CONTENTS

[01] Cyprus problem discussed at Commonwealth Summit

[02] Cyprus participates in Med. Union of Business Associations

[03] Cyprus to host Mediterranean Journalists Conference

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[06] Cyprus to hold international Congress on religions and civilisations

[01] Cyprus problem discussed at Commonwealth Summit

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Cyprus problem discussed at Commonwealth Summit

Nicosia, Mar 4 (CNA)-- The Cyprus problem was discussed at the Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Conference being held in Australia.

The issue was raised by Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, who represents the island at the conference, during the discussion on international problems. He asked for the support of the Commonwealth in achieving a solution to the Cyprus problem based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

According to an official announcement issued in Nicosia, all representatives of the member states who took the floor supported a solution of the Cyprus problem on the basis of the UN relevant resolutions.

The discussion on the Cyprus problem was taken up by the Committee of High Officials, which will draft a reference on Cyprus to be included in final communique.

Referring to the ongoing direct talks in Nicosia between Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot Leader Rauf Denktash, for a solution to the Cyprus problem, Kasoulides said in his speech that the outcome of the talks will show whether the principles on which the Commonwealth is based will be justified.

It will prove, he added, whether the principles of territorial integrity, independence and unity of states will be respected or the existence of different nationalities in one state is cause for secession or partition, or cause for further tightening of relations and unity in a multicultural state.

Kasoulides pointed out that if the principle put forward by Turkey in Cyprus, for every nationality to have a separate state, is accepted, then the UN will consist of 8.000 members instead of the present 188.

He said the Turkish position for "two independent and sovereign states" in Cyprus cannot lead to a solution of the Cyprus problem and basically is outside the parametres of the UN resolutions which provide for one state in Cyprus with one sovereignty, one international personality and one nationality.

Kasoulides concluded by saying that this state will consist of two politically equal communities, as they are described by the UN Secretary General in his 1990 report, within the framework of a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

CNA/KTS/GP/2002 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[02] Cyprus participates in Med. Union of Business Associations

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Cyprus participates in Med. Union of Business Associations

Constantinople, Mar 4 (CNA) -- A Union of Business Associations of Mediterranean states, which are not members of the European Union, has been established. The announcement was made in Constantinople within the framework of the 5th Euro-Mediterranean Meeting of Private Sector.

[03] Cyprus to host Mediterranean Journalists Conference

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Cyprus to host Mediterranean Journalists Conference

Nicosia, Mar 4 (CNA) -- Cyprus will play host to the fourth Conference of Journalists of the Mediterranean Region between March 8-9 under the theme "Mediterranean: a bridge of peace, freedom, security and cooperation between peoples, the role of journalists".

Speaking to CNA President of the Union of Cyprus Journalists Andreas Kannaouros said around some 40 delegates from Mediterranean countries are expected to participate in the Cyprus meeting.

[04] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Mar 4 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                              113,32 ( 2,03)

Traded Value                  CYP  2.234.725

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP  1.298.961   470,53  ( 1,85)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    770.500   127,29  ( 1,27)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP    150.257   106,23  ( 3,11)
Insurance Companies           CYP     18.562    39,46  ( 2,92)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     48.610    54,95  ( 3,21)
Tourism Companies             CYP    103.800    81,81  ( 5,74)
Trading Companies             CYP     54.950    28,46  ( 1,82)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      5.120    54,60  ( 2,29)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     94.864     6,89  ( 6,66)
Financial Services Companies  CYP    148.393    23,87  ( 1,97)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP          0    21,11  (-4,22)
Hotels                        CYP    158.179    69,83  ( 2,12)
Other Companies               CYP    446.728   116,47  ( 2,22)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Mar 4 (CNA) - Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus,
according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International
Airport are:

Temperatures (degrees Celcius)
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Station               Maximum     Minimum       Weather
(At 1200 UTC)
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Nicosia                  23           8         FAIR
Larnaca                  19           9         CLOUDY
Limassol                 21           11        FAIR
Paphos                   19           8         FAIR

[06] Cyprus to hold international Congress on religions and civilisations

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Cyprus to hold international Congress on religions and civilisations

Nicosia, Mar 4 (CNA) -- An international congress entitled "Encounter of Religions and Civilisations" will be organised in Nicosia by the Cultural Foundation of Kykkos Monastery, between 8 - 11 March.

Personalities from all over the world in the field of religion, letters, art and politics will participate at this four-day congress in Cyprus.

Speaking at a press conference held here today, the Bishop of Kykkos Nikiforos said the main motive for the organization of this congress is "the crisis that plagues the world after the terrorist attacks on September 11 in New York and Washington, the war that followed in Afghanistan and the continuing crisis in the Middle East."

Nikiforos underlined the importance of the congress for our divided country, which will be shown "as a bridge of civilization, peace and communication among people and as an example of tolerance of cultural, national and religious difference and will contradict the allegations that Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots cannot live together."

"The first obligation of religions", he said "is to rise above nationalism and lay the foundation for dialogue and cooperation in order to overcome the present crisis."

This congress, he added, has as its aim inter-religious and inter-cultural understanding and cooperation in order to eliminate fanaticism and intolerance, and contribute to the reconciliation of people and the prevalence of peace, justice and freedom.

The Bishop of Kykkos said that this international congress will bring together Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, Cardinals, Rabbis, Imams, Hinduists, Buddhists, ministers, Parliamentarians, deans of Universities and academics from the USA, East and West Europe, India, China and Japan. CNA/KTS/RM/2002 ENDS,CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

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