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CONTENTS

[01] Cyprus - State Department - EU

[02] Cyprus - Communications Minister - Maritime

[03] Cyprus - Tourism - Statistics

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Washington, May 5 (CNA) -- The US position on Cyprus' accession to the European Union has not changed and the US supports the Helsinki conclusions as well as the UN efforts aiming at finding a solution to the Cyprus question, State Department's Spokesman Richard Boucher told his briefing here yesterday.

Invited to comment on reports published in Cypriot newspapers that the US has misgivings at the prospect of a divided Cyprus entering the EU and so may seek a freeze in Cyprus' accession process, Boucher said the US "have supported the EU's decision and method of dealing with this".

CNA/DA/RM/2001

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Nicosia, May 5 (CNA) -- Cyprus envisages to join the European Union (EU) with a strong fleet and a well founded and efficient maritime infrastructure, Minister of Communications and Works Averof Neophytou said here yesterday, pointing out that so far harmonisation of Cyprus' merchant shipping with the acquis communautaire has been accomplished to the extend of around 70%.

Speaking at a Conference entitled "Cyprus shipping: Prospects in view of EU accession" organised by the Propeller Club of the United States, Neophytou said Cyprus government aims at improving the safety standards of the merchant fleet flying the Cyprus flag and thus enhance the reputation of Cyprus as a maritime nation and a shipping power with high quality standards. CNA/RM/NMA 2001

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Nicosia, May 5 (CNA) -- Arrivals in Cyprus during March 2001 covering all categories of travellers, including excursionists, reached 188.731 recording an increase of 3,5% compared to the corresponding month last year, while for the period January - March 2001 arrivals of travellers reached 427.115 compared to 414.464 in the corresponding period of 2000, thus recording an increase of 3,1%.

According to official Statistics, the main countries of tourist arrivals in March 2001 were the United Kingdom with 45,6%, Germany with 15,3%, Greece with 6,8%, Russia with 3,8%, Sweden with 2,6%, Netherlands with 2,2%, Finland with 2,0% and Ireland with 1,9%. CNA/RM/���/2001

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