As a result of the recent changes that took place with regard to the free float of shares of the company CYPRUS TRADING CORPORATION PLC and in accordance with the Ground Rules for the Management & Calculation of the FTSE/ATHEX Index Series (par. 4.4.) as from Wednesday, May 7, 2008 the shares of the above mentioned company will be removed from the composition of the FTSE/ATHEX International Index with no immediate replacement.