Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-11-26

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CONTENTS

[01] Cypriot elected to ISD

[02] Security Council extends UNFICYP mandate

[03] University of Cyprus celebrates 10 years

[04] UN in anticipation of reply of Turkish side

[05] US wants to see process on Cyprus moving promptly

[06] South Africa supports Cyprus' just cause

[07] Kasoulides: time is very vital for agreement

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[09] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[10] UN give clarifications on proposal

[11] Rolandis says tourism drops during 2002

[12] European Commission prefers solution before accession

[13] Christofias says alertness needed until Copenhagen

[14] AHEPA President says Annan's plan provides hope for Cyprus' future

[15] Finnish parliamentarians visit Cyprus

[16] Cyprus to close two remaining acquis chapters by next week

[17] Cox says two sides must grasp historic opportunity

[01] Cypriot elected to ISD

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Cypriot elected to ISD

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

[02] Security Council extends UNFICYP mandate

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Security Council extends UNFICYP mandate

By Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Nov 26 (CNA) The UN Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for another six months and decided to remain actively engaged on Cyprus.

Resolution 1442 adopted unanimously urged the Turkish Cypriot side and the Turkish occupation forces to lift restrictions imposed on the force and restore the military status quo ante at Strovilia village, on the south east of the island.

The Council reaffirmed all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, and in particular resolution 1251 (1999).

The resolution ''welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 15 November on the United Nations operation in Cyprus, and in particular the call to the parties to assess and address the humanitarian issue of missing persons with due urgency and seriousness.

It notes that ''the government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the UNFICYP beyond 15 December 2002.

The Security Council decided to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending 15 June 2003, and requests the Secretary General to submit a report by 1 June, 2003 on the implementation of the resolution.

[03] University of Cyprus celebrates 10 years

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University of Cyprus celebrates 10 years

Nicosia, Nov 26 (CNA) The course of the ten years since the University of Cyprus was founded have been original, productive and progress exhibited has been impressive, Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides has said.

[04] UN in anticipation of reply of Turkish side

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UN in anticipation of reply of Turkish side

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Nov 26 (CNA) -- The Turkish side has yet to respond to a call by the UN Secretary General with regard to the start of negotiations on a UN proposal for a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.

Turkish government officials are trying to dampen the ill effects of negative remarks on the proposal by Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, bearing in mind that the Greek Cypriot side has already accepted to negotiate on the basis of the UN ideas and that Ankara is lobbying the European Union in earnest for the start of its accession talks.

[05] US wants to see process on Cyprus moving promptly

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US wants to see process on Cyprus moving promptly

Nicosia, Nov 26 (CNA) -- The US State Department wants to see the process on Cyprus moving promptly.

[06] South Africa supports Cyprus' just cause

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South Africa supports Cyprus' just cause

Nicosia, Nov 26 (CNA) -- South African President Thabo Mbeki has assured that his country will continue to support Cyprus' just cause and the peace process under the UN auspisces.

Mbeki's position was set out when he received the credentials of

[07] Kasoulides: time is very vital for agreement

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Kasoulides: time is very vital for agreement

by Kyriakos Tsioupras

London, Nov 26 (CNA) -- Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides believes that time is running out for negotiations on a UN proposal for a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus, before the European Union summit in mid December.

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 26 (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                  22          10          FINE
Larnaca                  23          12          FINE
Limassol                 23          11          FINE
Paphos                   23          12          FAIR

[09] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Nov 26 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                              102,95   ( 0,98)

Traded Value                  CYP  1.382.588

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    761.629   405,86   ( 0,95)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    520.289   116,30   ( 1,10)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     92.407    89,49   ( 2,13)
Insurance Companies           CYP     10.663    23,31   ( 1,79)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     79.583    67,43   ( 0,45)
Tourism Companies             CYP      4.741   118,87   (-0,09)
Trading Companies             CYP     19.555    21,48   (-0,09)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     16.900    70,64   (-0,20)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP     14.035     3,94   ( 2,87)
Financial Services Companies  CYP     83.418    23,34   ( 0,47)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP        818    14,77   (-1,93)
Hotels                        CYP     42.942    51,78   ( 0,84)
Other Companies               CYP    272.325    96,34   ( 1,75)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[10] UN give clarifications on proposal

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UN give clarifications on proposal

Nicosia, Nov 26 (CNA) -- The UN is giving clarifications to the Greek Cypriot side on a proposal it has put forward to the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot sides with regard to a political settlement, Attorney General Alecos Markides said here today.

''We have reached a certain point and now we shall have to wait for the decisions of the National Council (the top advisory body to the President of the Cyprus question),'' Markides said after a meeting of a National Council subcommittee.

[11] Rolandis says tourism drops during 2002

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Rolandis says tourism drops during 2002

Nicosia, Nov 26 (CNA) - Tourist arrivals during 2002 will record an estimated 11 percent drop, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Nicos Rolandis said today, noting that tourism ''is the powerhouse of Cyprus' economy, contributing about 20 percent to the GDP''.

[12] European Commission prefers solution before accession

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European Commission prefers solution before accession

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Nov 26 (CNA) - The European Commission continues to prefer a Cyprus settlement prior to the island's accession to the European Union and supports the solution plan put forward by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, but reiterates that a settlement is not a precondition for Cyprus' membership.

Replying to questions, Jean-Christophe Filori, Spokesman for European Commissioner on Enlargement Gunter Verheugen, said a solution was preferable before the Copenhagen European Council in mid December.

He added that there was still time for a settlement before the European Council, adding that the European Commission supports Annan's plan for a solution.

[13] Christofias says alertness needed until Copenhagen

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Christofias says alertness needed until Copenhagen

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Nov 26 (CNA) - House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias said today from Brussels that the governments of Greece and Cyprus should be alert to make sure that the Copenhagen European Council in mid December will make a positive decision on Cyprus' accession to the European Union, irrespective of developments in the Cyprus problem.

Christofias, who is in Brussels for a meeting of parliament presidents of the candidate for EU accession countries with President of the European Parliament Pat Cox, said ''a decision must be made in Copenhagen on Cyprus' accession'' and if the Turkish Cypriot side responds positively to talks, these should take place after Copenhagen.

Referring to today's meeting in Brussels, Christofias said discussions would focus on the participation of MPs from candidate countries in the European Parliament with observer status during the period from Copenhagen to the Parliament's elections in 2004.

[14] AHEPA President says Annan's plan provides hope for Cyprus' future

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AHEPA President says Annan's plan provides hope for Cyprus' future

Nicosia Nov 26 (CNA)-- American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) President James Dimitriou described the plan for the solution of the Cyprus problem submitted by the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan as a starting point from where a just settlement can be achieved within the framework of UN Security Council resolutions.

In a written statement, Dimitriou said ''we are cautiously optimistic that a solution exists in the UN plan that strictly upholds the principles of the rule of law, preserves human rights and offers freedom of movement and economic prosperity for all Cypriots in the harmony and context that the EU provides''.

''We consider this document a work-in-progress and a starting point from where a just settlement can be achieved within the framework of United Nations Security Council resolutions'', the statement reads.

[15] Finnish parliamentarians visit Cyprus

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Finnish parliamentarians visit Cyprus

Nicosia, Nov 26 (CNA) - President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Finnish Parliament, Liisa Jaakonssari, arrived in Cyprus today for an official visit, at the invitation of President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, Nicos Anastasiades.

During her stay on the island, Jaakonssari and her delegation will be received by President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides and will meet with Head of the Negotiating Team for Cyprus' Accession to the EU George Vassiliou.

[16] Cyprus to close two remaining acquis chapters by next week

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Cyprus to close two remaining acquis chapters by next week

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Nov 26 (CNA) - Cyprus' accession negotiations with the European Union are expected to be wrapped up by December 2, with the closing of the two last chapters of the acquis communautaire that remain open, namely Agriculture and Budget.

This was the conclusion of a meeting in Brussels between Cyprus' Chief Negotiator George Vassiliou and the Danish presidency of the EU and officials of the European Commission.

[17] Cox says two sides must grasp historic opportunity

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Cox says two sides must grasp historic opportunity

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Nov 26 (CNA) - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's plan for a Cyprus settlement provides a unique, historical opportunity for a solution and the two sides on the island must grasp this opportunity, President of the European Parliament Pat Cox said today.

Speaking during a meeting with the presidents of the parliaments of candidate for EU accession countries, Cox said that on his visit to Cyprus on December 9 he would meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, the latter's health permitting, so as to encourage him to reach an agreement before the Copenhagen European Council.

Taking the floor, Commissioner on Enlargement Gunter Verheugen agreed with Cox and expressed hope that the Turkish Cypriots would react positively to the plan before the European Council and an agreement would emerge.

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