GRD Bonds (GA97) Ex-Interest 26.4.01

The Central Bank of Cyprus announced that on the 17 May 2001 interest will be payable for the six-month period 17 November 2000 to 17 May 2001 to holders of Government Registered Development Bonds 2007 7% (1st issue 1997) (GA97) who are registered as at 5 May 2001. Therefore, in accordance with CSE regulations, bonds traded as of 26 April 2001 will be ex-interest.