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CONTENTS

[01] Olgun: Committees will function as soon as Denktash recovers

[02] US: there is still enough time for Cyprus solution

[03] Greek FM and UN envoy hopeful for Cyprus settlement

[04] IMF officials in Cyprus to assess economy

[05] Central Bank Governor to attend ECB Central Banking Conference

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[08] President congratulates Irish Premier on ratification of Nice Treaty

[09] US supportive of a Cyprus settlement

[10] UN weapons inspectors for Iraq to set up regional HQ in Cyprus

[11] Denmark warns EU partners of "a long meeting"

[12] EU assures accession course is progressing smoothly for Cyprus

[13] Solution plan to be submitted early November

[01] Olgun: Committees will function as soon as Denktash recovers

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Olgun: Committees will function as soon as Denktash recovers

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

New York, Oct 23 (CNA) -- The two ad hoc bicommunal committees on technical matters, set up in the context of the UN-led peace talks, will get into action as soon as Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash recovers from the second operation, he underwent in a New York clinic last Sunday and he is in condition to at least discuss the preliminary set up and policy of the committees, Denktash's adviser Ergun Olgun told CNA.

Olgun noted that Denktash, who underwent two surgeries at the Presbyterian University Clinic of Columbia, is not briefed on political news and "is cut off from the rest of the world" on doctors' advice.

He said that Denktash is now recovering from the second operation, ''is in good condition and his vital functions are normal.''

[02] US: there is still enough time for Cyprus solution

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US: there is still enough time for Cyprus solution

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) --- Lynn Pascoe, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European Affairs in the US State Department, expressed here today optimism that there is still enough time for a solution to the Cyprus problem.

Pascoe, currently visiting the island, was received this morning by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides, to discuss latest developments in the Cyprus question, as well as regional and international issues.

[03] Greek FM and UN envoy hopeful for Cyprus settlement

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Greek FM and UN envoy hopeful for Cyprus settlement

by Kostas Iordanides

Athens, Oct 23 (CNA) -- Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou and UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alvaro De Soto have stated there is still a window of opportunity and a possibility for a settlement of the Cyprus problem so that Cyprus will accede to the EU united.

Papandreou, who met De Soto yesterday in Athens for over two hours, noted that "we are now at a pivotal phase of developments in the Cyprus problem and at the end of Cyprus' EU accession course," expressing hope that "the small window which is open until the EU Copenhagen Summit (in December) will allow cooperation for a solution."

He recalled the EU Helsinki conclusions for Cyprus which said that a solution to the Cyprus problem is not a precondition for the island's accession to the EU and noted that he told De Soto that a solution must respect UN principles, must be viable and in conformity with the acquis communautaire.

[04] IMF officials in Cyprus to assess economy

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IMF officials in Cyprus to assess economy

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) -- Officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are currently in Cyprus to assess the Cyprus economy.

During their stay, the IMF officials will meet representatives of the Finance Ministry, the Planning Bureau, Central Bank officials and trade unions, an official press release said here Wednesday.

[05] Central Bank Governor to attend ECB Central Banking Conference

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Central Bank Governor to attend ECB Central Banking Conference

[06] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 23 (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                  27          13          CLOUDY
Larnaca                  28          15          CLOUDY
Limassol                 27          16          FAIR
Paphos                   26          15          FAIR

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               85,65   ( 1,05)

Traded Value                  CYP    572.875

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    316.633   324,37   ( 0,80)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    215.345    91,46   ( 1,04)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     17.298    78,27   ( 0,86)
Insurance Companies           CYP     14.535    18,25   ( 3,11)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     29.332    61,06   ( 0,48)
Tourism Companies             CYP     79.334   104,20   ( 3,22)
Trading Companies             CYP     23.154    19,35   ( 1,15)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      2.263    61,57   ( 0,69)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      8.692     3,15   ( 0,64)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     21.716    17,06   ( 0,83)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP        000    14,77   (-0,61)
Hotels                        CYP     45.143    46,90   ( 0,90)
Other Companies               CYP     57.621    83,66   ( 1,44)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[08] President congratulates Irish Premier on ratification of Nice Treaty

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President congratulates Irish Premier on ratification of Nice Treaty

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides has extended sincere congratulations to Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, on the positive outcome of the recent Irish referendum regarding the ratification of the Treaty of Nice.

In a telegram to the Irish Prime Minister, President Clerides states that ''this historic decision constitutes a step towards the further enlargement of the European Union and also towards the establishment of lasting peace, security and prosperity for all of its citizens.''

[09] US supportive of a Cyprus settlement

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US supportive of a Cyprus settlement

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) -- Deputy Assistant Secretary for European Affairs in the US State Department, Lynn Pascoe said here today the US is very supportive of a settlement of the Cyprus problem as soon as possible and is working very hard to that end.

Pascoe was speaking to the press after meeting Cyprus Chief Negotiator with the EU George Vassiliou who said the Americans have a clear picture of the benefits that will come out of Cyprus' accession to the EU for the people of the island as a whole and in particular for the Turkish Cypriots.

[10] UN weapons inspectors for Iraq to set up regional HQ in Cyprus

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UN weapons inspectors for Iraq to set up regional HQ in Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides announced that United Nations weapons inspectors for Iraq will set up regional headquarters in Cyprus.

He said the decision was approved at today's cabinet meeting and explained that an agreement on the matter had been reached with the United Nations Monitoring Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC).

[11] Denmark warns EU partners of "a long meeting"

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Denmark warns EU partners of "a long meeting"

Brussels, 23 Oct (CNA) -- Denmark, which holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, warned its 14 partners today that their crucial summit session in Brussels Thursday and Friday which is to focus on the financial aspects of enlargement of the EU with the accession of ten new members in 2004 ''could be a long meeting'' and could last until Sunday.

''We are determined to find solutions before we leave Brussels...This could be a long meeting and so the Danish delegation has made its hotel reservations through to Sunday morning,'' said a representative of the Danish EU presidency here this afternoon.

[12] EU assures accession course is progressing smoothly for Cyprus

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EU assures accession course is progressing smoothly for Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) Ambassador Adriaan Van Der Meer, Head of the European Commission Delegation to Cyprus, has assured Social Democrats leader, Yiannakis Omirou that Cyprus European Union accession course is progressing without any problems.

The Ambassador said he expected the European Council which begins in Brussels tomorrow to reach a deal on the common positions on outstanding financial issues relating to enlargement, something that would enable final decisions to be taken in the Copenhagen summit in December.

[13] Solution plan to be submitted early November

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Solution plan to be submitted early November

Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) A proposal for a Cyprus settlement is likely to be submitted early November, immediately after the general elections in Turkey, reliable sources here believe.

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