Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-09-30

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CONTENTS

[01] President appoints new Chief of Police

[02] Clerides receives US Ambassador

[03] New Police Chief and Deputy sworn in

[04] Greek President sends message for Independence Day

[05] Greek Deputy Defence Minister meets Cyprus Defence Minister

[06] World Veterans Federation meeting in Cyprus

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[09] US Ambassador outlines four major priorities

[10] Justice Minister receives new Chief of Police

[11] President: �he hardest diplomatic battle with Turkey is yet to come

[12] Justice Minister receives new Chief of Police CORRECTION

[13] Verheugen expects Commission report on Cyprus to be positive

[14] German Euro MP sure of Cyprus' accession to the EU

[15] Annan says Cyprus talks to go beyond Copenhagen summit

[01] President appoints new Chief of Police

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President appoints new Chief of Police

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) -- Tasos Panayiotou, until now Deputy chief of Police, was today appointed by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides Chief of Police. He succeeds Andreas Angelides who resigned, September 25.

[02] Clerides receives US Ambassador

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Clerides receives US Ambassador

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) -- US Ambassador in Nicosia, Michael Klosson, reiterated today that the US strongly supports efforts for a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.

[03] New Police Chief and Deputy sworn in

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New Police Chief and Deputy sworn in

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides asked the new Police Chief and Deputy for impartiality in carrying out their duties.

The President spoke during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace where Tasos Panagiotou was named Chief of Police, succeeding Andreas Angelides, and Andreas Stephanou was named Deputy Chief.

[04] Greek President sends message for Independence Day

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Greek President sends message for Independence Day

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) -- Greek President Constantinos Stephanopoulos has pledged that the island's accession to the European Union constitutes Greece's national priority.

In a telegram to President Glafcos Clerides, on the occasion of tomorrow's Independence Day, Stephanopoulos further pointed out that Greece will not give up efforts for a comprehensive settlement, based on UN resolutions.

[05] Greek Deputy Defence Minister meets Cyprus Defence Minister

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Greek Deputy Defence Minister meets Cyprus Defence Minister

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) - The Joint Defence Pact between Cyprus and Greece is not restricted to the military sector but also has economic and political aspects, Defence Minister Socratis Hasikos said after a meeting with Greece's Deputy National Defence Minister Lazaros Lotides here Sunday evening.

[06] World Veterans Federation meeting in Cyprus

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World Veterans Federation meeting in Cyprus

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) - The 18th Meeting of the Permanent Committee on European Affairs of the World Veterans Federation will take place in Nicosia October 5 to 10 at the invitation of the Pancyprian World War II Veterans Association.

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Sep 30 (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                  39          21          FAIR
Larnaca                  33          21          FAIR
Limassol                 33          21          FAIR
Paphos                   31          21          FAIR

[08] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               84,47   (-0,37)

Traded Value                  CYP    567.876

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    287.065   326,09   (-1,18)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    199.117    90,66   (-1,18)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP    204.491    79,50   (-0,44)
Insurance Companies           CYP      1.757    19,45   (-0,82)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     11.293    66,12   ( 3,47)
Tourism Companies             CYP     10.698   104,43   (-0,06)
Trading Companies             CYP     28.999    18,79   (-0,84)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      3.299    59,05   (-0,25)
�nformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      4.898     3,54   (-3,28)
Financial Services Companies  CYP      8.514    13,74   (-0,07)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP         11    15,77   ( 1,35)
Hotels                        CYP     15.885    46,55   (-0,19)
Other Companies               CYP     70.466    80,62   (-0,54)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[09] US Ambassador outlines four major priorities

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US Ambassador outlines four major priorities

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) - The US Embassy in Nicosia has four major priorities with regard to Cyprus, Ambassador Michael Klosson has said, adding that Washington supports Cyprus' accession to the European Union.

Speaking after a courtesy call on the leader of Democratic Rally party Nicos Anastasiades, Klosson said the US supports the UN Secretary General and his good offices mission to help bring about a comprehensive settlement and resolve the Cyprus matter.

[10] Justice Minister receives new Chief of Police

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Justice Minister receives new Chief of Police

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) - Newly appointed Chief of Police Andreas Panayiotou and his Deputy Andreas Stefanou paid their respects today to Minister of Justice and Public Order Alecos Shiambos, reassuring him that they will work in concert to accomplish their mission.

Shiambos told them that society expects the Police to present deeds and not words to the public and try and restructure the police force with a view at meeting their objective, enforcing law and order.

[11] President: �he hardest diplomatic battle with Turkey is yet to come

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President: �he hardest diplomatic battle with Turkey is yet to come

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Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides has said that in the coming months Cyprus will have to fight its most fierce diplomatic battle against Turkey in the past 28 years, which will determine the future of the country.

In a televised address to the nation, on the eve of the 42nd anniversary of independence, the President described the current period as ''probably the most crucial'' after the 1974 Turkish invasion and called for the widest possible unity in the domestic front.

On Cyprus' accession course, he warned against complacency and said wisdom and flexibility are essential in order to make a correct assessment of the international political scene and avoid mistakes.

Referring to the Republic's defences, he said the defence capability of the country is quietly being upgraded and sent a message to Turkey that its threats against Cyprus, if implemented, would harm Ankara's own interests with regard to Europe.

The President did not fail to thank and express appreciation to Greece for its unwavering support in the effort to reunite the country, divided since Turkish troops invaded in 1974, but in particular in the effort to join the EU and in defence matters.

''Today we are at the beginning of perhaps the most crucial period in the Cyprus question, after the Turkish invasion, a time that coincides with the final stages of our accession course,'' the President said, adding that his objective is to solve the political problem and see Cyprus join the EU.

The solution of the Cyprus issue, he pointed out, depends not only on the Greek Cypriot side but also on the Turkish side, whose positions as the international community has ascertained are contrary to UN resolutions.

''In the next few months, we shall be face to face with the Turkish policy in the most important diplomatic battle of the past 28 years, a battle which shall determine the future of this land,'' the President stressed.

President Clerides called on the political leadership and the people of Cyprus to show the broadest possible unity at home and to cooperate fully with Greece, to have an even closer cooperation with the UN Secretary General and those foreign governments playing a substantive role in the peace process.

He noted the unprecedented interest on the part of the EU and powerful nations in the UN-led peace effort.

On Cyprus' accession course, he said ''we are at the threshold of EU accession but we must not become complacent with what has been achieved so far.''

''We are on the final track of a very difficult and complex course, which could be affected by the worsening of the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf,'' the President said.

He said Cyprus does not have the luxury to make ''even the smallest of mistakes'' and cautioned everybody to show wisdom, moderation and flexibility.

''It is essential to see what international interests are at stake, to assess the balance of power in the wider region and evaluate the strategy of Turkey,'' he told the Cypriot people.

He said his biggest ambition is to see the Cyprus question resolved and Cyprus a member of the European Union and to this objective he pledged to devote all his strength in the next few months.

''A just, viable and workable solution, in line with international law, UN resolutions, the acquis communautaire and conventions on human rights, would be to the benefit of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots,'' the President said.

Referring to defence matters, he said the country's defences are being strengthened quietly in accordance with the joint defence pact with Greece, agreed in 1993 and providing for air, land and sea cover from Greece in the event of a fresh Turkish offensive.

As far as Turkey's threats against Cyprus are concerned, the President said precautionary moves, on the political and diplomatic front, are in place but stressed also that Nicosia is preparing for any eventuality.

[12] Justice Minister receives new Chief of Police CORRECTION

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Justice Minister receives new Chief of Police

(Name of new Chief of Police corrected)

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) - Newly appointed Chief of Police Tasos Panayiotou and his Deputy Andreas Stefanou paid their respects today to Minister of Justice and Public Order Alecos Shiambos, reassuring him that they will work in concert to accomplish their mission.

Shiambos told them that society expects the Police to present deeds and not words to the public and try and restructure the police force with a view at meeting their objective, enforcing law and order.

[13] Verheugen expects Commission report on Cyprus to be positive

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Verheugen expects Commission report on Cyprus to be positive

by Nicos Bellos

Brussels, Sep 30 (CNA) -- A European Union progress report on Cyprus is set to confirm that this applicant country meets the political as well as the economic criteria for accession, according to EU enlargement Commissioner Gunter Verheugen.

[14] German Euro MP sure of Cyprus' accession to the EU

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German Euro MP sure of Cyprus' accession to the EU

Nicosia, Sep 30 (CNA) -- German Euro MP Mechtild Rothe is convinced that Cyprus will be invited to join the European Union at the December European Council in Copenhagen.

[15] Annan says Cyprus talks to go beyond Copenhagen summit

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Annan says Cyprus talks to go beyond Copenhagen summit

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, Sep 30 (CNA) - Talks to end the division of Cyprus will continue even after the December 12 decision by the European Union, to accept Cyprus as a member, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said today.

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