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Country Commercial Guides FY 2000: Cyprus Report prepared by U.S. Embassy Nicosia, released July 1999 Note*

XI. U.S. AND COUNTRY CONTACTS:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister: Dr. Yiannakis Kasoulides, tel: 357-2-300700
Permanent Secretary: Andreas Pirishis, tel: 357-2-300713
FAX: 357-2-461881

Ministry of Finance

Minister: Mr. Takis Clerides, tel: 357-2-454309
FAX: 357-2-367471 Permanent Secretary: Mr. Antonis Malaos, tel: 357-2-803511
FAX: 357-2-366080

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Minister: Mr. Nicos Rolandis, tel: 357-2-867111
FAX: 357-2-375323 Permanent Secretary: Mr. Michael Erotokritos, tel: 357-2-308064
FAX: 357-2-375120

Ministry of Communications and Works

Minister: Mr. L. Ierodiaconou, tel: 357-2-302199
FAX: 357-2-441022 Permanent Secretary: Dr. Vasos Pyrgos, tel: 357-2-302278
FAX: 357-2-475024

Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Minister: Mr. Costas Themistocleous, tel: 357-2-303815
FAX: 357-2-781156 Permanent Secretary: Mr. Symeon Matsis, tel: 357-2-300817
FAX: 357-2-781156

Ministry of Health

Minister: Mr. Christos Solomis, tel: 357-2-309503
FAX: 357-2-434189 Permanent Secretary: Mr. Achilleas Patzinakos, tel: 357-2-309508
FAX: 357-2-434203

Electricity Authority of Cyprus

President: Mr.Costas Constantinides
tel: 357-2-762001 FAX: 357-2-767658

Cyprus Telecommunications Authority

General Manager: Mr. Nicos Timotheou,
tel: 357-2-701202 FAX: 357-2-494940

Cyprus Ports Authority

Acting General Manager: Mr. Michalakis Vasiliades
tel: 357-2-756100 FAX: 357-2-765420

Country Trade Associations/Chambers of Commerce

In 1997 the Cyprus-American Business Association was established under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry to handle matters relating to trade with the United States. For information, contact Mr. Sotos Jacovides, tel: 357-2-757188, FAX: 357-2-750604.

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the major contact for business orientation and is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. Contact: Mr. Panayiotis Loizides, Secretary General (tel: 357-2-669500, FAX: 357-2-669048). Regional Chambers of Commerce are also located in four other towns.

There are also trade associations governing most professions. Most of these associations are housed within the Chamber's building. Contact: Mr. Thasos Katsourides, Secretary, tel: 357-2-669500, FAX: 357-2-667593.

Country Market Research Firms

There are many market research bureaus operating in Cyprus. Listed below are a few that can be used by U.S. businessmen:

-- Middle East Marketing Research Bureau Ltd., P.O.Box 2098, Nicosia, Cyprus (tel: 357-2-335333).

-- AMER World Research Ltd., 2 Limassol Road, Nicosia, Cyprus (tel: 357-2-334131 or 756600).

-- RAI Consultants/Research, 16 Kyriacos Matsis Street, Eagle Tower, Nicosia, Cyprus (tel: 357-2-317258)

-- M. & R. Euroresearch Ltd., 5 Chytron Street, 1075 Nicosia, Cyprus (tel: 357-2-761142).

COUNTRY COMMERCIAL BANKS

The commercial banks operating in Cyprus are the following:

-- Arab Bank, 28 Santaroza Str., Nicosia
(tel: 357-2-767111, fax: 357-2-760890)

-- Alpha Bank, St. Lenas Square, Nicosia
(tel: 357-2-474333, fax: 357-2-773766);

-- Bank of Cyprus, 51 Stassinos Street, Ayia Paraskevi, Nicosia (tel: 357-2-378000, fax: 357-2-378327);

-- Cyprus Popular Bank, 39 Arch. Makarios III Ave., Nicosia
(tel: 357-2-752000, fax: 357-2-811491);

-- Hellenic Bank, 92 Digenis Akritas Ave., Nicosia
(tel: 357-2-768000, fax: 357-2-754074);

-- National Bank of Greece, 36 Arch. Makarios III Ave.
Nicosia (tel: 357-2-751412, fax: 357-2-758923).

The local banks are open to the public five days a week from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The facilities offered by them are the same as by European banks and include cash points, credit cards and checking accounts. The International Banking Units (IBUs) are open to international business companies only, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A list of IBUs can be obtained from the Central Bank of Cyprus, P.O.Box 5529, Nicosia, Cyprus, Tel: 357-2-379800, Fax: 357-2-378152.

U.S. EMBASSY TRADE PERSONNEL

The Embassy Commercial Department and the Commercial Library are in the main compound. An American Commercial officer is assigned to the Embassy for a three-year tour. A Cypriot Commercial Specialist, a Cypriot Economic Assistant, and a Cypriot Commercial Librarian are available to assist U.S. Businessmen. The Embassy's telephone number is 357-2-776400 Ext. 2520. FAX number: 357-2-781663. The Embassy has its own website on the Internet (http://www.americanembassy.org.cy) and may also be reached by e-mail (amembass@spidernet.com.cy).

Washington-Based USG Country Contacts

Washington-based USG country contacts include the Cyprus Desks at the Department of State (tel: 202-647-6113) and Department of Commerce (tel: 202-482-3945), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) (tel: 202-336-8474), Eximbank (tel: 202-566-8990), and Trade and Development Agency (tel: 703-875-4357).