Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 05-04-27

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CONTENTS

[01] Kennedy�s visit continuation of US efforts on Cyprus

[02] Cyprus Presidential Commissioner resigns

[03] Greek Ambassador: No dramatic change in occupied north

[04] Miracle icon returned to Lysi Municipality

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[06] EU Commissioner and Luxembourg's Minister Delegate to visit Cyprus

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[08] Bulgaria and Romania celebrate signing EU Accession Treaty

[09] Mine clearance in Zodia completed

[01] Kennedy�s visit continuation of US efforts on Cyprus

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Kennedys visit continuation of US efforts on Cyprus

Washington, Apr 27 (CNA) -- US State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli has said the purpose of Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Laura Kennedys visit to the region next week is a continuation of existing efforts on Cyprus.

Asked about the purpose of Kennedys visit to the region, Ereli said Kennedy will depart May 1st to visit Ankara, Athens, Nicosia, Brussels and London.

[02] Cyprus Presidential Commissioner resigns

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Cyprus Presidential Commissioner resigns

Nicosia, Apr 27 (CNA) -- Cyprus Presidential Commissioner Polakis Sarris resigned from his post today, citing personal reasons. President Tassos Papadopoulos accepted the resignation.

In a statement issued after their morning meeting, President Papadopoulos said the Commissioner submitted his resignation which he sadly accepted, noting he does not intend to fill the post.

[03] Greek Ambassador: No dramatic change in occupied north

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Greek Ambassador: No dramatic change in occupied north

by Katerina Nicolaou

Nicosia, Apr 27 (CNA) -- The transfer of power in the Turkish Cypriot leadership, following a recent poll in occupied Cyprus, cannot be seen as a ''dramatic change'', believes Christos Panagopoulos, Greek Ambassador in Nicosia, pointing out that thousands of Turkish troops and settlers still remain on the island.

In an interview with CNA, shortly before the end of his posting here, Panagopoulos stressed that the cornerstone of a Cyprus solution lies in Ankara, adding that he can only hope that the newly elected ''president'' Mehmet Ali Talat will prove to be the springboard for real change in the intransigent stance of the Turkish side.

He noted that the European perspective, with Cyprus a member of the European Union and Turkey aspiring to become a member, can still act as a catalyst for a just and viable Cyprus settlement, only this time round, he points out, talks must take place without arbitration, suffocating deadlines or resort to referenda without a prior agreement between the island's two communities.

[04] Miracle icon returned to Lysi Municipality

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Miracle icon returned to Lysi Municipality

Larnaca, Apr 27 (CNA) -- The ancient miracle icon of Panagia Chrysolisiotisa, stolen during the Turkish invasion and occupation of the islands northern third, was recovered after 31 years and has finally returned to the free areas of the Republic.

After 31 years of adventure the icon is now in the hands of its owners, mayor of the Turkish-occupied village of Lysi Andreas Tofias told CNA.

[05] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Apr 27 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

INDICES BASE VALUES: FTSEMed=5000, OTHERS=1000

TRADED VALUE                       503.185,50

GSE GENERAL INDEX                       85,28    -0,16    468.650,06
FTSE/CySE 20                           403,29    -0,05    230.722,24
MAIN MARKET INDEX                    1.207,98    -0,13    235.250,35
PARALLEL MARKET INDEX                1.041,11     0,78     15.537,13
INVESTMENT COMPANIES MARKET INDEX      986,68     0,17     10.288,35
MAIN AND PARALLEL MARKETS INDEX      1.201,58    -0,10    250.787,48
BANKS INDEX                          1.229,44    -0,09    171.334,65
HOTELS INDEX                           983,64    -1,08      4.705,80
ALTERNATIVE MARKET INDEX             1.010,02     0,42    212.877,43
FTSE Med (26/04/2005)                7.312,14    -0,45

* The second column presents the percentage variation of the indices
as compared to the last meeting.

[06] EU Commissioner and Luxembourg's Minister Delegate to visit Cyprus

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EU Commissioner and Luxembourg's Minister Delegate to visit Cyprus

Nicosia, Apr 27 (CNA) -- EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rhen and Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Luxembourg, which is now holding the EU rotating Presidency, Nicolas Schmit will visit Cyprus on May 12, Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs George Iacovou said here today.

Speaking to the press after today's meeting of the Cabinet, Iacovou confirmed relevant information published in the local press, noting that Rhen would not be accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Luxembourg, as published, but by Schmit.

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Apr 27 (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                 29          14          FINE
Larnaca                 24          14          FINE
Limassol                26          14          FAIR
Paphos                  22          14          FINE
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[08] Bulgaria and Romania celebrate signing EU Accession Treaty

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Bulgaria and Romania celebrate signing EU Accession Treaty

Nicosia, Apr 27 (CNA) -- The Embassies of Bulgaria and Romania in Nicosia are celebrating the signing of the Accession Treaty with the European Union on April 25th, noting that the full accession of the two countries to the EU on the 1st of January 2007 will open new fields of cooperation with Cyprus.

Ambassador of Bulgaria Krassimir Stefanov and Charge d' Affaires of Romania Martin Ghetu gave a reception at the Embassy of Bulgaria today for the Diplomatic Corps and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to celebrate ''the most significant step before their full membership.''

[09] Mine clearance in Zodia completed

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Mine clearance in Zodia completed

Nicosia, Apr 27 (CNA) -- The EU-funded (2.5 millions Euro) UNDP Partnership for the Future (PFF) De-mining Project has announced the completion of the mine clearance in Zodia.

A press release issued here said ''mine clearance in Zodia is a first step for the opening of the crossing point. It contributes to free movement of persons and goods across the island in support of the EU Green Line policy.''

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