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CONTENTS

[01] Annan says as long as parties talk there is progress

[02] Papadopoulos hopes Annan will accept Cypriot proposal

[03] Ereli pledges US determination to assist UN SG's efforts

[04] 11th International Education Fair opens

[05] Weather forecast for Cyprus

[06] Fischer to pay short visit to Cyprus

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[09] Simitis to brief President Stephanopoulos on Cyprus

[10] Schwimmer calls on Cypriot leaders not to miss historic opportunity

[11] Greece and Cyprus agree on New York negotiations policy

[12] Pat Cox appeals to President Papadopoulos

[01] Annan says as long as parties talk there is progress

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Annan says as long as parties talk there is progress

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Feb 12 (CNA) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said that as long as the Cyprus parties are talking, there is progress.

Asked by CNA whether the peace talks being held in New York are progressing positively, Annan replied they are talking, and as long as they are talking we are making progress.

[02] Papadopoulos hopes Annan will accept Cypriot proposal

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Papadopoulos hopes Annan will accept Cypriot proposal

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Feb 12 (CNA) -- Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said if the UN Secretary-General decides to convene talks on the basis of the proposals that the two sides have submitted, means that he (Kofi Annan) believes there is a possibility for achieving a solution.

This will become evident during the third meeting later Thursday, President Papadopoulos added.

[03] Ereli pledges US determination to assist UN SG's efforts

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Ereli pledges US determination to assist UN SG's efforts

by Demetris Apokis

Washington, Feb 12 (CNA) -- The US has reiterated its encouragement to do everything possible to support the mission of good offices of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, said State Department's Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli.

He told reporters that Secretary of State Colin Powell has spoken yesterday about Cyprus with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

[04] 11th International Education Fair opens

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11th International Education Fair opens

Nicosia, Feb 12 (CNA) -- Cyprus Education and Culture Minister Pefkios Georgiades inaugurated here today the 11th International Education Fair, which will last until February 15.

[05] Weather forecast for Cyprus

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Weather forecast for Cyprus

Nicosia, Feb 12 (CNA) - The Meteorological Office at Larnaca International Airport has issued the following weather forecast for Cyprus:

Friday and Saturday: 13/02/2004 to 14/02/2004 -------------------- On Friday, the weather will be cloudy with showers, isolated thunderstorms, and snowfall over the mountains.

Wind will blow from the south, fresh to strong and locally near gale, 5-6BF locally 7BF.

The sea will be rough and locally very rough.

Temperatures will reach 14C inland, 16C on the coast and 3C over the Prodromos area.

On Saturday, local showers are expected with temperatures feeling very cold in the fresh to strong Northwesterly breeze at 5-6BF

Snowfall is going to continue over the mountains and it is expected to extend to lower ground at about 1000ft.

The sea will remain rough to very rough.

Outlook for Sunday and Monday: 15/02/2004 to 16/02/2004 ----------------------------- On Sunday, the weather will continue to feel cold. A few isolated showers are expected with some snow over the high mountains and possibly extending to lower ground at about 3000ft.

Monday will be partly cloudy with the possibility of local showers and snow in the Troodos mountains.

Temperature will rise.

[06] Fischer to pay short visit to Cyprus

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Fischer to pay short visit to Cyprus

Nicosia, Feb 12 (CNA) -- German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer will pay a short visit to Cyprus Tuesday February 17, as part of his tour in the Middle East.

[07] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Feb 12 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               85,63   ( 1,23)

Traded Value                  CYP    847.194

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    699.047   367,30   ( 1,79)
FTSE Med 100                                 6.368,16   ( 0,92)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    545.095   105,82   ( 1,69)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP     24.180    73,61   ( 1,25)
Insurance Companies           CYP      4.695    15,90   (-0,93)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     32.721    56,34   (-0,02)
Tourism Companies             CYP      5.887    55,37   ( 0,80)
Trading Companies             CYP     90.873    22,33   ( 2,86)
Building and Cement Companies CYP     11.485    69,24   ( 0,87)
Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      2.743     3,25   (-0,31)
Financial Services Companies  CYP      8.225    10,84   ( 0,37)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP          0    11,91   (-2,06)
Hotels                        CYP      8.733    36,51   ( 1,39)
Other Companies               CYP     58.355    72,06   ( 0,38)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[08] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Feb 12 (CNA) - Today's weather and temperatures for Cyprus,
according to the Meteorological Service at Larnaca International
Airport are:

Temperatures (degrees Celcius)
---------------------------------------------------------------
Station               Maximum     Minimum       Weather
(At 1200 UTC)
---------------------------------------------------------------
Nicosia                 16             4           CLOUDY
Larnaca                 17             5           CLOUDY
Limassol                17             9           CLOUDY
Paphos                  16            13           CLOUDY

[09] Simitis to brief President Stephanopoulos on Cyprus

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Simitis to brief President Stephanopoulos on Cyprus

by Christa Nicolaou

Athens, Feb 12 (CNA) Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis and Foreign Minister George Papandreou will be received later today by President Costis Stephanopoulos to brief him on the latest developments in the question of Cyprus.

[10] Schwimmer calls on Cypriot leaders not to miss historic opportunity

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Schwimmer calls on Cypriot leaders not to miss historic opportunity

Nicosia, Feb 12 (CNA) -- Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary General Walter Schwimmer today appealed to the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders not to miss the historic opportunity to reunite Cyprus before its accession to the EU on 1 May 2004.

[11] Greece and Cyprus agree on New York negotiations policy

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Greece and Cyprus agree on New York negotiations policy

by Christa Nicolaou

Athens, Feb 12 (CNA) - Greece and Cyprus agree on the line to be followed during the talks in New York between UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to solve the Cyprus problem.

[12] Pat Cox appeals to President Papadopoulos

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Pat Cox appeals to President Papadopoulos

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Feb 12 (CNA) -- President of the European Parliament Pat Cox appealed today to the President of the Republic of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos to work for a successful outcome in the resumed peace talks, currently underway in New York.

The appeal came as Papadopoulos prepares to meet for the third time in as many days with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, following an invitation by Annan to the two leaders to try and resume the stalled peace talks.

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