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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 00-09-08Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1515:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE General Index 390.22 ( 3.15) Traded Value CYP 32,313,236 Sectural Indices Banks CYP 5,689,655 497.51 ( 3.87) Approved Investment Companies CYP 2,788,533 277.50 ( 4.18) Insurance Companies CYP 378,610 227.55 ( 1.53) Manufacturing Companies CYP 2,658,608 123.57 ( 1.51) Tourism Companies CYP 827,031 305.50 ( 1.90) Trading Companies CYP 1,443,283 128.10 ( 3.92) Other Companies CYP 17,148,804 430.47 ( 2.13) Offshore Companies 105.00 ( 0.00)The third column presents the percentage variation of the indices as compared to the last meeting. CNA/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1630:CYPPRESS:02[02] Weather and Temperatures for CyprusNicosia, Sep 8 (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 32 18 FAIR Larnaca 29 20 FINE Limassol 31 21 FINE Paphos 29 19 FINE ---------------------------------------------------------------CNA/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1705:CYPPRESS:03[03] Government Spokesman - Turkish Cypriot poll - Cyprus problemNicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) - The Cyprus government today said it was significant that a large percentage of Turkish Cypriots are in favour of a federal solution in Cyprus, divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island.Commenting on a poll carried out by a Turkish Cypriot newspaper, Government Spokesman, Michalis Papapetrou, said it indicated that there is a political base to seek a compromise between the two sides. CNA/MM/RG/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1730:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus Rally 2000 - Special stagesby Riana Magidou Limassol, Sep 8 (CNA) - Carlos Sainz and his co-driver Luis Moya continue to head the Cyprus Rally in their Ford pulling fast times to increase their lead on this 10th round of the FIA World Rally Championship.Speaking earlier today, Sainz said special stage 5 was "incredibly hard" and "physically demanding". He also noted that temperatures inside their car were extremely high. CNA/RM/RG/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1800:CYPPRESS:05[05] Cyprus and Athens Stock Exchanges - CooperationNicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) - The Stock Exchanges of Cyprus (CSE) and Athens (ASE) are promoting a joint stock exchange pact, to further develop their cooperation.President of ASE and the Athens Derivative Market, Panayiotis Alexakis, who is heading a delegation visiting Cyprus, told a press conference today that cooperation was important, in order to maintain "the liquidity in the stock exchanges to the benefit of their viable operation and the national economies". CNA/MK/RG/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1825:CYPPRESS:06[06] Government Spokesman - Cyprus talksNicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) - Government Spokesman, Michalis Papapetrou, said today that the government looks forward to the materialisation of assurances it has received that a substantive dialogue would be held on the Cyprus problem, stressing that if the Turkish side obstructs substantive negotiations, then it would have to take the consequences from the European Union and others.Papapetrou also said that the government would welcome any move on behalf of the United Nations to submit a document during the forthcoming talks, as long as it is within the defined framework in which they are moving and conducting the talks. CNA/MM/RG/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1830:CYPPRESS:07[07] SPORTS: Anorthosis - Turkish denialNicosia, Sep 8 (CNA) -- Turkey's Foreign Ministry did not allow a Turkish women's handball team to play against a Cypriot team, within the framework of the European Women's Handball Cup.As a result, the women's handball team of Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus, qualified for the second round of the European Cup. CNA GP/2000ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1945:CYPPRESS:08[08] British envoy - Cyprus talksLondon, Sep 8 (CNA) - Britain's Special Representative for Cyprus, Sir David Hannay, said today that his country agrees with the UN Secretary- General's appeal for substantial negotiatons during the fourth round of Cyprus peace talks and warned that Kofi Annan may later on set a deadline for the talks.Speaking at a press conference in London, only a few days before the talks begin in New York, Sir David said it would be a mistake to overestimate or underestimate what has been achieved so far, noting that there was a change of gear in the third round of talks and there should be another change of gear during the fourth round. CNA/KT/RG/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY2020:CYPPRESS:09[09] Cyprus Rally - First legLimassol, Sep 8 (CNA) - Leading a spectacular race from the beginning of today's first leg of the Cyprus Rally 2000, Ford's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz and his co-driver Luis Moya finished their race 1 minute 20,2 seconds ahead of the second car, Francois Delecour in a Peugeot, followed by Richard Burns in a Subaru Impreza and Colin McRae in a Ford.Sainz lead from the beginning of the first leg of the Rally, comprising nine special stages on gravel, that places high pressure on the drivers and their cars. CNA/RM/MA/2000 2145:CYPPRESS:10[10] President Clerides - Greek Prime Ministerby Maria Chrysanthou New York, Sep 8 (CNA) - Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis discussed here today the present phase of the Cyprus problem and the proximity talks, scheduled to resume for a fourth round on September 12, while Premier Simitis also briefed the President on his meeting with US President Bill Clinton.Speaking to the press after their hour-long meeting, both President Clerides and Simitis stressed there was complete agreement in their views, but pointed out that certain issues discussed could not be revealed because of the news blackout the UN have requested on matters concerning the proximity talks. CNA/MCH/RG/MA/2000 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |