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CONTENTS

[01] Kasoulides: Plan possibly submitted after Turkish elections

[02] Kasoulides recipient of French support to Cyprus’ EU accession

[03] Annan pays social visit to Denktash

[04] Congressman Pallone urges Turkey to change stance on Cyprus

[05] Drilon says EU accession to act as catalyst on Cyprus proble

[06] Clerides: no unacceptable concessions for Cyprus' EU accession

[07] Syrian Minister to visit Cyprus

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[09] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[10] Motorshow opens doors next week

[11] President appoints woman as Law Commissioner

[12] Spokesman: We are examining new proposals for rapprochement

[13] No access to Turkish airspace costly for Cyprus Airways

[14] Jacovides addresses 6th Legal Committee of UN General Assembly

[15] Interest rates to remain unchanged

[16] House President sends condolences to Italian counterpart

[17] US Assistant Secretary of State to visit Cyprus

[18] First police officer leaves to join European Police Force

[19] UN chief visits Denktash at New York hotel

[01] Kasoulides: Plan possibly submitted after Turkish elections

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Kasoulides: Plan possibly submitted after Turkish elections

Larnaca, Nov 1 (CNA) Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said chances are that the UN Secretary General will submit a draft plan for a Cyprus settlement after the Turkish elections this weekend.

Speaking on his return yesterday evening from a working visit to Paris, Kasoulides said reports indicate the plan contains some elements which are acceptable, some other which are tolerable and other which are unacceptable.

Asked whether the UN Secretary-General will submit a draft plan for a Cyprus settlement, Kasoulides said chances that Kofi Annan will do so are greater than not submitting'' a plan.

He said there is a big possibility that the plan will be submitted before the Copenhagen European Council, but stressed that this will depend on various factors, including the state of health of Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, who is recuperating from open-heart surgery in New York, and this weekends elections in Turkey.

[02] Kasoulides recipient of French support to Cyprus’ EU accession

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Kasoulides recipient of French support to Cyprus EU accession

Larnaca, Nov 1 (CNA) Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides conveyed a message of support from the French government to Cyprus efforts to accede in the European Union.

Speaking on his return yesterday evening from a working visit to Paris, Kasoulides said that from his contacts in France, he has become a recipient of the positive attitude of the French state to the islands accession course.

In short, I convey the message that we have Frances support to our accession to the EU on December 12, said the Foreign Minister.

[03] Annan pays social visit to Denktash

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Annan pays social visit to Denktash

By Apostolis Zoupaniotis

New York, Nov 1 (CNA) UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, held here yesterday a 25-minute meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, who is recovering from open-heart surgery in New York.

Annan who visited Denktash at the hotel where he is temporarily staying following his discharge from hospital last week made no political statements but just said he was visiting a friend and wished him well.

Denktashs advisor, Ergun Olgun and a UN source said the visit was purely social and no political issues were discussed.

However Denktash and his advisors conveyed the message that the Turkish Cypriot leader will be unable to resume his duties before completing two months from the original operation on October 7.

[04] Congressman Pallone urges Turkey to change stance on Cyprus

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Congressman Pallone urges Turkey to change stance on Cyprus

By Apostolis Zoupaniotis

New York, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Congressman Frank Pallone has described the present situation with the forthcoming elections in Turkey and the European Union enlargement process as volatile and expressed hope Turkey's attitude towards Cyprus will change.

Pallone made this statement Thursday during a fundraiser event in Astoria, New York, organised by the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA), in support of the New Jersey Democrat's re-election.

[05] Drilon says EU accession to act as catalyst on Cyprus proble

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Drilon says EU accession to act as catalyst on Cyprus problem

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Philippines Senate President Franklin Drilon said his country is hopeful Cyprus' membership to the European Union (EU) will be a catalyst to the reunification of Cyprus.

[06] Clerides: no unacceptable concessions for Cyprus' EU accession

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Clerides: no unacceptable concessions for Cyprus' EU accession

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides has pledged not to proceed with unacceptable concessions on the Cyprus problem to secure the island's accession to the European Union.

Noting the Greek Cypriot side attaches the same significance to finding the right solution to the Cyprus issue, he said that with unity on the home front, we will successfully handle the difficult time we are going through.

In a speech on Thursday night during a gathering to honour former Mayor of the Turkish-occupied town of Famagusta, Andreas Pougiouros, President Clerides referred to the coming months when Cyprus will face Turkey in the most important diplomatic battle of the last 28 years.

It is a battle which will determine the island's future. Our aim in the next crucial months is to achieve a solution to the Cyprus problem which will be to the benefit of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and Cyprus to join the European Union, he said.

[07] Syrian Minister to visit Cyprus

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Syrian Minister to visit

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Syrian Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Ibrahim Haddad will visit Cyprus on 7 November. He was originally scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on 3 November.

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 1 (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                  26          13          FINE
Larnaca                  25          16          FINE
Limassol                 27          17          FINE
Paphos                   25          15          FINE

[09] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                              106,12   ( 4,92)

Traded Value                  CYP  4.927.781

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP  2.913.273   407,34   ( 6,54)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP  1.890.024   114,43   ( 6,17)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP    374.235    94,92   ( 4,09)
Insurance Companies           CYP     63.875    27,43   ( 4,10)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP    136.971    71,72   ( 2,91)
Tourism Companies             CYP     86.620   133,11   ( 1,53)
Trading Companies             CYP    137.905    22,83   ( 1,51)
Building and Cement Companies CYP    176.386    72,77   ( 4,52)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP    211.786     4,27   ( 5,17)
Financial Services Companies  CYP    270.570    24,77   ( 7,42)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP      1.945    17,64   ( 5,44)
Hotels                        CYP    281.888    55,10   ( 4,10)
Other Companies               CYP    874.191   103,42   ( 4,08)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[10] Motorshow opens doors next week

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Motorshow opens doors next week

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) - This year's Motorshow opens its doors on Wednesday with the participation of 30 exhibitors displaying more than 35 types of motorcars, saloons and vans, chairman of the State Fairs Authority Jacovos Demetriou said here today.

The five-day motorshow will take place at the premises of the Authority and take up a total exhibition area of 9000 square meters, compared with 7100 the year before.

[11] President appoints woman as Law Commissioner

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President appoints woman as Law Commissioner

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Leda Koursoumba, senior advocate at the Law Office of the Republic, has been appointed Law Commissioner for a six-year term.

[12] Spokesman: We are examining new proposals for rapprochement

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Spokesman: We are examining new proposals for rapprochement

by Kyriakos Tsioupras

London, Nov 1 (CNA) -- The government is studying new comprehensive ideas for improved rapprochement with the Turkish Cypriots, which it intends to announce before the European Union takes its final decision on Cyprus' accession at next month's EU summit in Copenhagen, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou has said.

Speaking here at a press conference, he did not rule out the possibility of seeing the format of the UN-led peace talks change from direct negotiations to proximity talks.

[13] No access to Turkish airspace costly for Cyprus Airways

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No access to Turkish airspace costly for Cyprus Airways

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Cyprus Airways (CA) has to spend approximately one million pounds per year in addition to its annual expenditure, due to the fact that its aircrafts cannot use the airspace of Turkey, which occupies Cyprus' northern third since 1974, CA Chairman Haris Loizides said here today.

[14] Jacovides addresses 6th Legal Committee of UN General Assembly

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Jacovides addresses 6th Legal Committee of UN General Assembly

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Nov 1 (CNA) - Cyprus Ambassador Andreas Jacovides, Representative of the Republic at the Sixth Legal Committee of the 57th Session of the UN General Assembly on the ''Report of the International Law Commission'', said multilateral law treaties concluded under UN auspices should include ''an effective dispute settlement system entailing a binding decision''.

[15] Interest rates to remain unchanged

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Interest rates to remain unchanged

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- The key official interest rates of the Central Bank will remain unchanged, the Bank's Governor Christodoulos Christodoulou announced here today, stressing that at present there is no immediate need to align local rates with those of the European Union.

[16] House President sends condolences to Italian counterpart

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House President sends condolences to Italian counterpart

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- House President Demetris Christofias sent today a message of condolences to his Italian counterpart Pier Ferdinando Casini, for the tragic loss of life as a result of an earthquake.

[17] US Assistant Secretary of State to visit Cyprus

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US Assistant Secretary of State to visit Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Ambassador Beth Jones, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, arrives Sunday in Cyprus for her first visit to the island.

The purpose of the visit, according to a US Embassy press release, is ''to become familiar with the important part of her portfolio that Cyprus represents and to underscore the commitment of the US government to support the UN Secretary General's good offices mission and his efforts to foster a settlement between the two sides''.

[18] First police officer leaves to join European Police Force

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First police officer leaves to join European Police Force

Nicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- The first Cyprus Police member, to join the European Police Force (EPF) in Bosnia Herzegovina, leaves later this month to join the force, which will replace the UN police force there.

[19] UN chief visits Denktash at New York hotel

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UN chief visits Denktash at New York hotel

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Nov 1 (CNA) - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan met yesterday in New York with Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash.

UN Spokesman Fred Eckhard told his regular briefing today that ''the Secretary General met yesterday at a New York hotel with the Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash for a private and social call''.

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