G997 Ex-interest 31.5.01

The Central Bank of Cyprus announced that on the 24 June 2001 the interest will be payable for the six-month period 24 December 2000 to 24 June 2001 to holders of Government Registered Development Bonds 6.75% 2002, 3rd issue 1997, who are registered as at 12 June 2001. Therefore, in accordance with CSE regulations, bonds traded from the 31 May 2001 wil be ex-interest.