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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-05-20Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] EU - Cyprus JPC convenes May 22-240945:CYPPRESS:01EU - Cyprus JPC convenes May 22-24 Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) -- EU-Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee will hold its 21st meeting here May 22-24. [02] Weather forecast for Cyprus1300:CYPPRESS:02Weather forecast for Cyprus Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) -- The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus: Tuesday and Wednesday: 21/05/2002 to 22/05/2002 Mainly fine on Tuesday with small probability of isolated in the afternoon. On Wednesday the weather will become unstable with local showers or thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon. The wind will be SW'ly to NW'ly 2-3 BF during mornings and nights. In the afternoon the wind will increase and will reach 4 BF and locally 5 BF. The state of sea will be slight to moderate. The maximum temperature will range between 28-30C inland and between 25-27C over the coast. Outlook for Thursday and Friday: 23/05/2002 to 24/05/2002 On Thursday the weather will continue unstable while on Friday it will gradually improve. [03] Acting Director of Central Prisons appointed1305:CYPPRESS:03Acting Director of Central Prisons appointed [04] Christofias leaves for China1310:CYPPRESS:04Christofias leaves for China Larnaca, May 20 (CNA) - Cyprus' House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias has said that during his official visit to China, head of a parliamentary delegation, he expects the stance of the People's Republic of China on the Cyprus problem to be reiterated. [05] US Congressman calls on Turkey to abandon threats on Cyprus1350:CYPPRESS:05US Congressman calls on Turkey to abandon threats on Cyprus Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) -- US Congressman Frank Pallone has called on Ankara to put aside its unreasonable demands at the peace talks and negotiate in good faith with a view to achieving a solution in Cyprus. He also said Turkey should back Cyprus' accession to the European Union and undertake new initiatives on Cyprus. [06] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[07] Government:we keep different issues separately1410:CYPPRESS:07Government: we keep different issues separately Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) -- Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou stressed here today that the UN peace effort to solve the Cyprus question and the country's accession course for European Union membership are two different things. He also said that at this stage the Greek Cypriot side focuses its attention on working until the end of June to conclude an agreement on the core issues (governance, security, territory and property). [08] EU envoy informs Palestinians on progress for their fate1425:CYPPRESS:08EU envoy informs Palestinians on progress for their fate Larnaca, May 20 (CNA) - EU Middle East envoy Miguel Angel Moratinos met here today with the 13 Palestinians brought to Cyprus after being released from Bethlehem's Nativity Church. He said the legal and political discussions in Brussels regarding which countries will take them in "have practically been finalised" and noted that EU deliberations will be wrapped up tomorrow. Moratinos visited the Palestinians at their Larnaca hotel, accompanied by the Palestinian Authority's Representative in Cyprus Samir abu Gazhalleh, Spanish Ambassador to Cyprus Ignacio Garcia Valdecasas, and Head of the European Commission delegation on the island Donato Chiarini. [09] President to have wide-ranging discussions in Athens1440:CYPPRESS:09President to have wide-ranging discussions in Athens Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) -- All issues relating to the Cyprus problem will be on the agenda of talks President Glafcos Clerides will have in Athens on Wednesday with Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis. [10] Competition chapter basically closed, Vassiliou announces1445:CYPPRESS:10Competition chapter basically closed, Vassiliou announces Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) - Cyprus has "basically closed" the chapter of competition of the EU acquis communautaire and will soon close half part of agriculture chapter regarding veterinary and phytosanitary, Cyprus' chief negotiator with the European Union George Vassiliou announced here today, after a meeting with Michael Leigh, Director at the DG Enlargement of the European Commission. [11] Cyprus warns of insecure transactions with occupied areas1730:CYPPRESS:11Cyprus warns of insecure transactions with occupied areas Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) - The Cypriot government is stepping up its efforts to alert international public opinion, especially British, about the serious implications "purchasing" property in the Turkish occupied areas of the Republic may entail. Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said the message the government wanted to send out was that "anyone 'buying' from an illegal owner will not be secure and at the end will lose his or her money". [12] Cyprus and Czech Republic sign road transport agreement1745:CYPPRESS:12Cyprus and Czech Republic sign road transport agreement Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) - Cyprus and the Czech Republic signed an agreement today on international road transport, which enhances bilateral relations and prospects for development in this sector. [13] Archbishop may leave intensive care unit1800:CYPPRESS:13Archbishop may leave intensive care unit Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) - Archbishop of the Church of Cyprus Chrysostomos, who is in his 10th day of therapy at "Evangelismos" hospital in Athens, may be leaving the intensive care unit later in the week, if his health continues to improve. A medical bulletin issued by the Archbishop's doctors at "Evangelismos" says there have been no complications and "if the progressive improvement of his condition continues, it is possible he may be discharged from the Intensive Care Unit this week". [14] Angiology Congress to be held in Cyprus1820:CYPPRESS:14Angiology Congress to be held in Cyprus Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) - The number of women suffering from arteriosclerosis today is growing, due to smoking and stress of double responsibility of a career and keeping a house, according to the President of the Vascular Society of Cyprus, Nicos Angelides. Speaking at a press conference today in view of the 12th Mediterranean Congress of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, which will take place in Paphos from May 22 to 26 and focus on arteriosclerosis, Angelides said there is no doubt the disease is "the primary cause of death worldwide" and that the illness now appears in younger people, sometimes as young as 35. [15] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[16] Papandreou to discuss Cyprus problem in Washington1915:CYPPRESS:16Papandreou to discuss Cyprus problem in Washington Athens, May 20 (CNA) - The Cyprus problem will be among issues to be discussed during the meetings Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou will have in Washington. [17] Cypriot MPs to participate in Convention on the future of Europe1920:CYPPRESS:17Cypriot MPs to participate in Convention on the future of Europe Nicosia, May 20 (CNA) - A Cypriot parliamentary delegation leaves tomorrow for Brussels, to participate in a working session of the Convention for the Future of Europe, to take place May 23 and 24. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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