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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-12-30

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>


CONTENTS

  • [01] British Bases prepare for possible attack against Iraq
  • [02] Cyprus Stock Exchange
  • [03] Papandreou hopes for Cyprus settlement by end of February
  • [04] Authorities monitor closely situation in Turkish occupied north
  • [05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
  • [06] Denktash under pressure for settlement, says Spokesman
  • [07] Economic prospects positive if no war in Iraq, says Central Bank
  • [08] Greek President hopes for Cyprus solution in 2003

  • [01] British Bases prepare for possible attack against Iraq

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    British Bases prepare for possible attack against Iraq

    Nicosia, Dec 30 (CNA) -- The British Bases are taking some precautionary measures to deal with a possible attack against Iraq, deputy press spokesman for the Bases Major Tony Brumwell said here Monday.

    [02] Cyprus Stock Exchange

    
    
    
    1420:CYPPRESS:02
    Cyprus Stock Exchange Nicosia, Dec 30 (CNA) - The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows: CSE General Index 93,44 ( 0,37) Traded Value CYP 1.971.471 FTSE/CYSE 20 CYP 1.199.892 363,66 ( 0,96) Sectoral Indices Banks CYP 1.037.780 105,37 ( 0,33) Approved Investment Companies CYP 199.127 80,53 (-0,10) Insurance Companies CYP 108.097 21,53 ( 2,43) Manufacturing Companies CYP 35.456 63,34 ( 1,04) Tourism Companies CYP 20.557 103,84 (-0,34) Trading Companies CYP 32.573 18,75 (-1,37) Building and Cement Companies CYP 60.853 74,18 (-0,27) Énformation Technology Companies CYP 15.557 3,19 (-3,92) Financial Services Companies CYP 83.181 19,06 ( 2,36) Fish Culture Companies CYP 122 13,84 (-8,65) Hotels CYP 33.922 46,96 ( 1,43) Other Companies CYP 164.083 85,82 ( 0,13) * The third column presents the percentage variation of

    [03] Papandreou hopes for Cyprus settlement by end of February

    1445:CYPPRESS:03

    Papandreou hopes for Cyprus settlement by end of February

    Nicosia, Dec 30 (CNA) Greece hopes that negotiations for a Cyprus settlement will yield results by 28 February, a target date set by the UN, so that a reunited Cyprus can sign the European Union Accession Treaty, said Foreign Minister George Papandreou.

    [04] Authorities monitor closely situation in Turkish occupied north

    1500:CYPPRESS:04

    Authorities monitor closely situation in Turkish occupied north

    Paphos, Dec 30 (CNA) Cyprus authorities are taking all necessary measures to ensure that the crisis that has errupted in the island's Turkish occupied does not spill over into the southern government controlled areas of the Republic, Defence Minister Socrates Hasikos has said.

    [05] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus

    
    
    
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    Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus Nicosia, Dec 30 (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 15 11 THUNDERSTORM Larnaca 21 13 THUNDERSTORM Limassol 15 12 FAIR Paphos 19 13 THUNDERSTORM

    [06] Denktash under pressure for settlement, says Spokesman

    1630:CYPPRESS:06 Denktash under pressure for settlement, says Spokesman Nicosia, Dec 30 (CNA) Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said it is crystal-clear that Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash is acting according to the instructions and perhaps pressure from the new Turkish government when he said he would make everything possible to find a Cyprus settlement by March.

    I do not think any logical person can accept that Mr. Denktash has changed his position views in such short time and has become compliant, the Spokesman added.

    He said many things will be assessed by the extend in which the new Turkish government will be able to strengthen its positions and put pressure on Denktash to maintain a more flexible attitude.

    [07] Economic prospects positive if no war in Iraq, says Central Bank

    1850:CYPPRESS:07 Economic prospects positive if no war in Iraq, says Central Bank Nicosia, Dec 30 (CNA) Prospects for Cyprus economy in 2003 could be positive conveying an optimistic message, if there are no unforeseeable developments in the surrounding geographic area, said here Monday Central Bank Governor, Christodoulos Christodoulou.

    I especially associate my predictions with a possible intervention in Iraq, the Governor said. If this development does not take place, then undoubtedly 2003 will provide better prospects and developments as far as the rate of growth and other fundamental aspects of our economy are concerned, Christodoulou added.

    He also expressed hope that the fiscal deficit will be around 2,8 percent.

    [08] Greek President hopes for Cyprus solution in 2003

    1930:CYPPRESS:08 Greek President hopes for Cyprus solution in 2003 Nicosia, Dec 30 (CNA) Greek President Costis Stephanopoulos wished that the New Year would pave the way for a Cyprus settlement, following the developments of the Copenhagen European Council.

    In a telegram to President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides for the new year, Stephanopoulos said we look forward that after the successful conclusion of the deliberations of the Copenhagen Council and the decision for Cyprus accession to the European Union, the New Year will be able to provide a way out to the great national problem of Cyprus which, under your firm and persistent guidance, is now at a point where we can hope.


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