Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-04-15

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CONTENTS

[01] United Democrats reelect leadership

[02] Greek Americans celebrate national day

[03] Vassiliou: We must respond calmly to Turkish threats

[04] CSE President resigns

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[06] Israeli Embassy changes reception venue

[07] Spokesman: Cem's remarks confirm intransigent stance

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[09] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[10] Rolandis discusses final details of trip to India

[11] CSE President's decision to quit is final

[12] EU urges Turkey to support Cyprus talks

[13] Prodi tells Yilmaz Turkey must back Cyprus talks

[01] United Democrats reelect leadership

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United Democrats reelect leadership

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) -- George Vassiliou was reelected Sunday unopposed to the post of party president of the United Democrats (EDI) and his chief assistants have retained their posts, some a marginal difference from their opponents.

Michalis Papapetrou was reelected Deputy president with 264 votes (85,4 per cent) against 45 votes (14,6 per cent) of his opponent Christos Charalambides. Papapetrou holds the post of the Government Spokesman.

George Christofides was reelected first vice president of EDI. He was reelected with 160 votes (51,9 per cent) against 148 votes (48,1 per cent) of his opponent Praxoula Antoniadou Kyriakou.

[02] Greek Americans celebrate national day

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Greek Americans celebrate national day

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

New York, Apr 15 (CNA) -- The speaker of the Greek parliament Apostolos Kaklamanis has told a huge gathering here to commemorate Greek independence day that American ideals of freedom and justice are being violated in Cyprus by Turkey.

Cyprus House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias, who attended the commemoration on Sunday, said that Cyprus will at the end of the day gain its freedom from Turkish occupation and see justice prevail with the support of the Greek nation.

[03] Vassiliou: We must respond calmly to Turkish threats

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Vassiliou: We must respond calmly to Turkish threats

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) -- Cyprus chief negotiator with the EU George Vassiliou has said that Cyprus should respond calmly to the threats launched by Turkish Foreign Minister Ismael Cem against Cyprus' accession to the European Union, prior to a settlement of the Cyprus problem.

[04] CSE President resigns

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CSE President resigns

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) - President of the Cyprus Stock Exchange board, Paris Lenas, has resigned for "personal and professional reasons" and has sent his letter of resignation to Minister of Finance, Takis Klerides, explaining his decision.

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                              105,55  (-1,71)

Traded Value                  CYP  1.540.543

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    770.919   444,45  (-1,72)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    597.751   121,89  (-2,26)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     97.893    93,01  (-1,56)
Insurance Companies           CYP      1.106    34,01  (-1,82)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     54.307    58,60  ( 1,56)
Tourism Companies             CYP     21.736    72,87  (-2,16)
Trading Companies             CYP     53.324    25,18  (-1,14)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      4.723    52,22  (-2,92)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     43.351     6,05  (-4,87)
Financial Services Companies  CYP    187.049    19,58  (-1,95)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP      6.148    18,92  ( 0,27)
Hotels                        CYP     73.132    67,01  (-0,36)
Other Companies               CYP    205.798   105,13  (-2,96)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[06] Israeli Embassy changes reception venue

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Israeli Embassy changes reception venue

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) - The Israeli Embassy in Cyprus has changed the venue of a reception to be held on April 18 for the 54th anniversary of the independence of Israel.

When asked by CNA, the Embassy did not comment on the fact that the reception will be held at Ambassador Michael Eligal's residence and not at Hilton Hotel, as originally planned.

[07] Spokesman: Cem's remarks confirm intransigent stance

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Spokesman: Cem's remarks confirm intransigent stance

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) -- The backing to the creation of two separate states in Cyprus, which Turkish Foreign Minister Ismail Cem expressed in an interview, confirms how intransigent the Turkish side actually is, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou has said.

Papapetrou said that the thinly veiled threats which Cem leveled at Cyprus, in the event of joining the European Union prior to a political settlement, are counterproductive and pointed out that the philosophy of two states is contrary to EU wishes as well.

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Apr 15 (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                  24           15        CLOUDY
Larnaca                  23           15        CLOUDY
Limassol                 23           16        CLOUDY
Paphos                   22           17        CLOUDY

[09] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

Ôuesday and Wednesday: 16/4/2002 to 17/4/2002

Ïn Tuesday the weather will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain. On Wednesday it will be partly cloudy. The wind will be southeast to southwest 4 to 5BF and the state of sea moderate. The maximum temperature will range from 22C on coastal areas to 25C inland and the minimum will range from 13C inland to 15C on coastal areas.

Outlook on Thursday and Friday: 18/4/2002 to 19/4/2002

Partly cloudy with risk of isolated showers. Small fall in temperature is expected.

Sea Temperature: 19

CNA/RM/2002 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

[10] Rolandis discusses final details of trip to India

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Rolandis discusses final details of trip to India

Nicosia Apr 15 (CNA)-- Cyprus' Commerce, Industry and Tourism Minister, Nicos Rolandis who for India today on an official visit, met today with India's High Commissioner in Nicosia Pavan Karma to discuss the final details of his trip.

[11] CSE President's decision to quit is final

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CSE President's decision to quit is final

Nicosia, Apr 15 (CNA) - Paris Lenas, who today resigned from the position of Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) board President, told CNA that his decision was "final".

Lenas cited "moral order and authority clashes" as the reasons behind his resignation, adding that he intends to continue being involved in Stock Exchange matters and to become a consultant to companies already in CSE.

[12] EU urges Turkey to support Cyprus talks

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EU urges Turkey to support Cyprus talks

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Apr 15 (CNA) - The European Union has urged Turkey to support the direct talks between Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to solve the Cyprus problem and notes the importance of reaching a settlement by June, in view of the EU's enlargement timetable.

The EU adds it would want a united Cyprus with a single voice to become a member and that it would be prepared to assist in the implementation of the acquis communautaire after a solution.

[13] Prodi tells Yilmaz Turkey must back Cyprus talks

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Prodi tells Yilmaz Turkey must back Cyprus talks

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Apr 15 (CNA) - European Commission President Romano Prodi has urged Turkey to support UN efforts to solve the Cyprus problem and has reiterated that the European Union remains steadfast on the Helsinki summit conclusions.

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