Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-08-02

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CONTENTS

[01] US Senate Committee supports Cyprus' EU accession

[02] France supports Cyprus talks

[03] Clerides and Denktash wrap up fifth round of talks

[04] Cypriot rapporteur welcomes Iraqi invitation

[05] UN: time for evaluation, reflection and rest in talks

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

[08] New measures for foreign workers and students

[09] Government not optimistic on talks but does not rule anything out

[01] US Senate Committee supports Cyprus' EU accession

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US Senate Committee supports Cyprus' EU accession

by Demetris Apokis

Washington, Aug 2 (CNA) -- The US Senate External Relations Committee has adopted a resolution that supports Cyprus' accession to the European Union.

[02] France supports Cyprus talks

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France supports Cyprus talks

Nicosia, Aug 2 (CNA) -- France supports the ongoing talks, under UN auspices, to reach a just and viable solution of the Cyprus problem.

The Deputy Spokesman of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs told an online press conference that the French government was aware of the UN Secretary General's invitation to Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash for a meeting in Paris on September 6.

[03] Clerides and Denktash wrap up fifth round of talks

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Clerides and Denktash wrap up fifth round of talks

Nicosia, Aug 2 (CNA) - Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash wrapped up here today their fifth round of UN-led direct talks on the Cyprus problem. The peace talks will resume on August 27.

[04] Cypriot rapporteur welcomes Iraqi invitation

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Cypriot rapporteur welcomes Iraqi invitation

Nicosia, Aug 2 (CNA) -- UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iraq, Cypriot Andreas Mavrommatis, has welcomed the decision of Iraq to invite the head of the UN inspectors to Baghdad for talks on technical matters.

Mavrommatis told CNA that he is "following developments in Iraq on a daily basis, not because they are directly linked to the issue of human rights but because they have an indirect link".

[05] UN: time for evaluation, reflection and rest in talks

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UN: time for evaluation, reflection and rest in talks

Nicosia, Aug 2 (CNA) -- The UN has said the Cyprus peace talks will begin a three-week break to give all concerned an opportunity to assess the situation, to reflect on it and to rest.

A statement, issued here today by the UN Peace Keeping Force in Cyprus as UN-led direct talks between President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash wrapped up for a break, said "at the close of today's meeting between the Greek Cypriot leader and the Turkish Cypriot leader, it was agreed to begin a pause in the talks for evaluation, reflection and rest."

"Talks will resume on August 27", the statement added.

[06] Cyprus Stock Exchange

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Cyprus Stock Exchange

Nicosia, Aug 2 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share
Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:

CSE General Index                               83,17  (-0,23)

Traded Value                  CYP    453.211

FTSE/CYSE 20                  CYP    268.352   348,56  (-0,40)

Sectoral Indices

Banks                         CYP    190.580    95,63  (-0,23)
Approved Investment
Companies                 CYP      5.955    80,85  (-0,59)
Insurance Companies           CYP        562    22,49  ( 0,27)
Manufacturing Companies       CYP     37.343    59,01  ( 1,11)
Tourism Companies             CYP     28.163    89,18  (-0,31)
Trading Companies             CYP      9.652    18,38  (-1,24)
Building and Cement Companies CYP      4.183    51,74  ( 1,13)

Énformation Technology
Companies                 CYP      5.094     3,02  (-0,66)
Financial Services Companies  CYP      5.255    11,72  (-1,51)
Fish Culture Companies        CYP         60    16,26  ( 3,90)
Hotels                        CYP     37.134    46,60  ( 0,58)
Other Companies               CYP     70.365    77,64  (-1,55)

* The third column presents the percentage variation of

[07] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

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Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

Nicosia, Aug 2 (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                  38          23          FINE
Larnaca                  34          26          FINE
Limassol                 34          25          FINE
Paphos                   31          23          FAIR

[08] New measures for foreign workers and students

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New measures for foreign workers and students

Nicosia, Aug 2 (CNA) - An ad hoc ministerial committee has decided that foreign workers in Cyprus will be able to obtain a six-year residence and working permits and that the age limit for foreign students from non European Union countries will be lifted.

[09] Government not optimistic on talks but does not rule anything out

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Government not optimistic on talks, but does not rule anything out

Nicosia, Aug 2 (CNA) -- Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou has said there is nothing to be optimistic about in the ongoing peace talks, but acknowledged that there is a chance for spectacular progress towards a settlement.

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