Athens News Agency: Daily News Bulletin in English, 97-01-08
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ATHENS NEWS AGENCY BULLETIN (No 1083), January 8, 1997
Greek Press & Information Office
Ottawa, Canada
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CONTENTS
[01] Greece to undertake efforts to brief int'l community on Cyprus'
defense upgrading
[02] Moscow rejects criticism
[03] Cyprus dismisses criticism over arms deal
[04] President Clerides sends message to Russian FM
[05] Cavanaugh to visit region
[06] Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Cyprus
[07] Erbakan response
[08] ND leadership agree on framework for party congress at end of
March
[09] Turkish military exercise reported in Aegean
[10] Tsohatzopoulos: Turkish military wants to change Aegean borders
[11] EDEK delegation to meet with PASOK leadership, Gov't officials
[12] Simitis to participate in Socialist Int'l meeting in Rome
[13] Prime Minister back to work on Thursday
[14] Art exhibitions slated on Cultural Capital schedule
[15] Licenses to be issued for specially adapted taxis
[16] Agreement reached on mayors' compensation issue
[17] Works at Prinos port near completion
[18] Local government workers strike
[19] National Bank lowers interest rates
[20] Low December turnover prompts early start to sales
[21] Popular handicrafts sector posts disappointing '96 performance
[22] Tzoumakas to discuss problems with Nestos farmers
[23] Greece to participate in Canadian Food Show
[01] Greece to undertake efforts to brief int'l community on Cyprus'
defense upgrading
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Athens yesterday reiterated its defense of Cyprus' decision to
purchase Russian-made S-300 surface-to-air missiles, saying it
constituted "the independent initiative of the Cyprus Republic".
Government spokesman Dimitris Reppas said that the decision had
been dictated by the "unusual conditions" prevailing on the
island, namely, the occupation and presence of foreign (Turkish)
troops. The multi-million dollar arms deal was signed in Moscow
on Saturday.
Turkish troops, currently estimated at 35,000 men, have occupied
37 per cent of Cyprus since 1974, in violation of repeated UN
resolutions calling for their withdrawal.
Asked to comment on the reaction to the deal from several
countries, including the United States, which fear an escalation
of armaments programs in the region, Mr. Reppas replied:
"They who are concerned about armaments should bring their
pressure to bear on Turkey, in order for it to accept the
proposal of the Cyprus government and withdraw its army of
occupation from the island."
Cyprus' armaments program is being carried out in correlation
with the finding of a viable solution to the problem, Mr. Reppas
said, adding that in "no case does it discourage initiatives
such as the pending US initiative, for the finding of a
solution."
Mr. Reppas said Athens would undertake initiatives to brief the
international community on Cyprus' decision to upgrade its
defense capability and the government's support for this effort.
The foreign ministry, on its part, said in a statement that
"Cyprus, as an independent state, has every right to bolster the
feeling of security of its citizens."
"This is particularly true when the Turkish occupation of 37 per
cent of the island and the presence of 35,000 well-armed Turkish
troops continues," the ministry statement added.
Nicosia had every right to implement programs of a defensive
nature, it continued, in tandem with the search for a "just,
viable and permanent" settlement of the Cyprus problem, and
since the proposal by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides for the
demilitarization of the island had not been accepted by Ankara.
"Cyprus threatens nobody, it is others who in the past have used
armed force," it stated.
"Greece will use all means at its disposal with international
organizations and friendly governments concerning Ankara's
efforts -as expressed with a series of threatening statements
aimed at the creation of de facto guardianship over Cyprus - not
to succeed.
"What is needed is the essence of the problem to be dealt with
so that a solution in line with international law and UN
resolutions be found," the ministry added.
Political Spring party leader Antonis Samaras said it is the
duty of all to ensure a continuation of Cyprus' decision to buy
the missiles.
"This can be the only decisive response to Turkey's threats and
to the voices of hypocrisy coming from western governments," he
said.
[02] Moscow rejects criticism
Moscow, 08/01/1997 (ANA - D. Constantakopoulos/Reuter)
Reactions caused by Ankara's threats against Cyprus regarding
the latter's decision to purchase missiles from Russia have been
strongly expressed by a Russian foreign ministry official, who
said that Cypriot-Russian co-operation in the defense sector was
a matter of bilateral relations.
Stressing that the sale of Russian weapons did not violate
international law or any international treaties, Gennady
Tarasov, the head of the Russian foreign ministry's information
department, said that no third party had the right to interfere.
Dismissing international criticism of Moscow's sale of
anti-aircraft missiles to Cyprus, Mr. Tarasov insisted that the
deal would not change the military balance on the divided island.
"There are no grounds to view the purchases of certain types of
defensive weapons by the legal and internationally recognized
government of the Republic of Cyprus as a threat to anyone," he
added.
"They do not change the balance of forces," Mr. Tarasov said,
calling the arms trade "an inalienable right" of sovereign
states and saying Russia wanted to continue its armaments
co-operation with Cyprus.
Mr. Tarasov said Moscow was prepared to co-operate with other
interested countries to seek a lasting settlement on the island
within the framework laid down by the UN, and based on its
gradual demilitarization, he said.
But he noted that west European countries were also offering
arms to Cyprus.
Meanwhile, the Itar-Tass News Agency quoted defense commentator
Gen. Nikolai Leonov as saying: "The main reason for the fuss is
an attempt to squeeze Russia out of the world arms market and to
strangle the military industrial complex, so that the Russia n
defense industry loses its competitiveness."
Meanwhile, sources close to diplomatic circles in Russia told
ANA that Moscow has categorically rejected Turkish demarches
over the sale of Russian weapons to Cyprus, citing the 1996
United Nations secretary general's report on Cyprus that the
Turkish-occupied north ranks amongst the most heavily
militarized zones in the world, and calling upon Turkey to help
towards demilitarization of Cyprus.
Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin also supported the
demilitarization of the island during a recent meeting with
Turkish Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller.
In Thessaloniki, Russia's First General Consul to Greece, Oleg
Voronkov, told reporters that "Cyprus is an independent state
and we will support, as we have done in the past, its
territorial integrity."
[03] Cyprus dismisses criticism over arms deal
Nicosia, 08/01/1997 (ANA/CNA)
The government yesterday dismissed accusations, mainly from
foreign countries, that its military build-up would hamper the
peace process.
The government has also criticized the US, which strongly
opposes the purchase agreement of Russian S300 surface-to-air
missiles by Cyprus, for not adopting the same attitude over the
years towards Turkey's military presence on the island.
"Those who react are making a big mistake if they believe that
boosting our defense capability is an obstacle to the peace
effort for a settlement of the Cyprus question," government
spokesman Yiannakis Cassoulides said here yesterday.
He said the government's desire to see the problem solved "shall
not be modified because of the effective upgrading of our
defense capability."
"We consider that boosting our defenses will facilitate the
peace process because we see that Turkish intransigence and
arrogance stems from its military superiority due to the
presence of the Turkish occupation troops in Cyprus", Mr.
Cassoulides said.
The spokesman said the government will not use these arms
"unless it is attacked."
"We know very well what self-restraint means and we are well
aware of what reason dictates," he remarked.
He also said there was no reason for concern and noted that at
this stage talk about "either military measures or a Turkish
offensive" is unwarranted.
"No reasonable man would believe that Cyprus will use its armed
forces, the National Guard, to launch an offensive. I would also
like to assure the Turkish Cypriots that they are in no danger
at all," he stressed.
Referring specifically to American reaction to the agreement for
the purchase of the Russian missiles, Mr. Cassoulides pointed
out that the US did not react in a similar fashion when Turkey
vastly upgraded its occupation troops on the island.
He said the Turkish occupation troops are armed with US-made and
NATO weapons in contravention to US law and NATO principles.
"Such weapons are meant to be used against possible NATO
enemies. Cyprus is certainly not one of them," Mr. Cassoulides
noted.
He also rapped US criticism of the purchase, that it would upset
regional stability.
"Has our region experienced stability with the presence of
35,000 Turkish troops and its 400 armored vehicles in Cyprus or
with the absolute air superiority by the Turkish air force?" Mr.
Cassoulides wondered.
He stressed in no uncertain terms that the agreement on the
Russian S300 air-defense missiles will not be canceled and said
Cyprus went ahead with the arms deal with that country which was
ready to sell the necessary armaments to Cyprus at the right
price.
The US, he explained, has an arms sale embargo to Cyprus.
[04] President Clerides sends message to Russian FM
Nicosia, 08/01/1997 (ANA/CNA)
Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides is conveying a message to
Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeni Primakov on the Cyprus problem.
The message, expected to be personally delivered by the leader
of the main opposition left-wing party AKEL, Demetris
Christofias, is in reply to Mr. Primakov's letter to the Cypriot
president in October.
No details were made available about the contents of either
message.
Speaking on departure for Moscow earlier yesterday, Mr.
Christofias did not disclose anything concerning his mission to
Moscow, where he is scheduled to meet with Mr. Primakov.
The AKEL leader fully backed the government's decision to buy
the Russian-made S-300 surface-to-air missiles to safeguard
Cyprus' defense capability.
"The Republic, which has been and continues to be under Turkish
occupation for the past 22 years, is trying to secure such
defenses that would not allow the occupation power to take
chances at will," Mr. Christofias said.
He described the reaction of foreign governments concerning the
arms deal as "unacceptable and excessive," and called on the
government to evaluate the fuss created over the purchase.
"Those who are so concerned about the anti-aircraft missiles
purchase must move in the direction of Turkey to persuade it to
change its tune," Mr. Christofias noted.
[05] Cavanaugh to visit region
Nicosia, 08/01/1997 (ANA - G. Leonidas)
The US government is sending the State Department's official
responsible for southern Europe, Carey Cavanaugh, to visit the
region this weekend. The official is to make efforts to smooth
relations following the signing of the missile sale.
According to a Cypriot Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC)
correspondent in New York, Under-secretary of State John
Kornblum told members of the Greek-American community that Mr.
Cavanaugh's first stop will be The Hague, where he is to meet
with European officials concerned over the situation.
Mr. Cavanaugh is then scheduled to visit Nicosia, Athens and
Ankara.
In a related development, US Ambassador in Nicosia, Kenneth
Brill, yesterday issued a demarche to President Clerides,
concerning the missile sale.
Speaking to CyBC, Mr. Brill said the concerns and demarches of
his country's government regarding the sale stems from
Washington's friendship toward Cyprus.
[06] Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Cyprus
Nicosia, 08/01/1997 (ANA/CNA)
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister responsible for Balkan and
Cyprus affairs, Nikolai Afanasefski, will visit the island in
late January.
According to the Russian news agency Novosti, Mr. Afanasefski's
visit is an attempt on the part of Moscow to stress that any
initiative launched on Cyprus should be a coordinated effort
involving all UN Security Council permanent members.
Novosti also reports that the Russian official will have
meetings with representatives of the two communities in Cyprus.
The visit is described as a continuation of Moscow's active
interest in efforts towards a Cyprus settlement and follows a
letter by Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeni Primakov to President
Glafcos Clerides.
[07] Erbakan response
Istanbul, 08/01/1997(ANA)
Turkish Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan yesterday said that the
Cyprus issue constituted Turkey's primary concern.
"The Cyprus issue is Turkey's national issue," Mr. Erbakan said
in an address to his party's parliamentary group.
Mr. Erbakan said "Cyprus's unification with Greece" could not be
directly or indirectly accepted by Turkey either through Cyprus'
accession to the European Union or in any other way, adding
however, that the self-styled "Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus" will "be led to unification with Turkey."
Turkey is the only country that recognizes the Turkish-occupied
part of Cyprus as a state.
In a related development, Republican People's Party (CHP) leader
Deniz Baykal forecast a crisis in Cyprus.
"A new war preparation is in the process in Cyprus. This
preparation will be answered. Nobody will remain silent to
efforts being made for the creation of faits accomplis in
Cyprus," he told his party's parliamentary group.
[08] ND leadership agree on framework for party congress at end of
March
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Main opposition New Democracy's leadership yesterday reached an
agreement on the framework and terms for the holding of an
upcoming party congress, despite disagreement on a number of
separate points. Party president Miltiades Evert met with ND vi
ce-president Ioannis Varvitsiotis and main leadership contender
George Souflias to discuss the conditions on which the party's
congress will be held.
Mr. Souflias disagreed with the election of additional delegates
from the party's regional organizations by the seven-member
presidiums of local committees - which Mr. Evert accepted at the
proposal of Mr. Varvitsiotis - insisting that they should be
elected directly by party members.
However, Mr. Souflias indicated that he would participate in the
congress, saying it would be held "despite what the prophets of
doom claim."
Additionally, Mr. Evert accepted a proposal put forward by Mr.
Souflias and Mr. Varvitsiotis that former premier George Rallis
should preside over the congress' organizing committee and also
that the heads of the party's five largest secretariats involved
in the preparation of the congress should be replaced by
"generally accepted" persons one and a half months before the
holding of the congress.
The congress will eventually be held one month later than
initially announced, specifically between March 28-30, in order
to give time for two pre-congress conferences, which will focus
on issues related to the party's charter and program.
Mr. Souflias and Mr. Varvitsiotis described yesterday's meeting
as constructive, a view echoed by a spokesman for the party.
Meanwhile, 22 ND deputies have sent a letter to the three top
cadres asking that the congress be held "on terms and in
accordance with procedures that have the broadest possible
acceptance."
[09] Turkish military exercise reported in Aegean
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Turkey began a small-scale military exercise yesterday in the
central and northern Aegean, according to reports.
The exercise, which is scheduled to be completed tomorrow, is
being discreetly followed by Greek military units.
[10] Tsohatzopoulos: Turkish military wants to change Aegean borders
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
National Defense Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos yesterday accused
Turkey of following a policy of "controlled crises" in the
Aegean, which aim at creating faits accomplis.
In an interview with the Athens daily "Ta Nea", Mr.
Tsohatzopoulos also revealed that the Turkish armed forces since
1995 "have established as a national interest the change of
borders in the Aegean, and have been preparing militarily in
this direction" .
Mr. Tsohatzopoulos stressed that if Greek sovereignty was
disputed, "there will be an immediate response, which will be
far more effective than Ankara can imagine." In the present
phase, he added, Greece has the right and obligation "to condemn
Turkey's behavior as a destabilizing force in the region..."
He also called on Greece's allies in the European Union and NATO
to intensify their efforts in the direction of Turkey, "if they
want stability to be safeguarded in the region".
On the issue of armaments, Mr. Tsohatzopoulos expressed his
preference for qualitative supremacy as opposed to quantitative
competition with Turkey.
When asked if Greece considered purchasing Russian-made
weaponry, he said nothing could be ruled out with respect to any
market in terms of defense procurements.
He also confirmed that the first major procurements in Greece's
recently upgraded defense program would take place in 1997.
Asked to comment on the interview, government spokesman Dimitris
Reppas said the government shared the defense minister's views.
"Turkey's moves are aggressive, challenge our sovereign rights
or undermine our national interests," the spokesman said.
Replying to a question on the nature of Greece's response to any
escalation in Turkish aggressiveness, Mr. Reppas said that
"anyone can conjecture about the response, however, it will not
be to extend the hand of friendship to Turkey."
Meanwhile, main opposition New Democracy party leader Miltiades
Evert yesterday called on Prime Minister Simitis to agree to a
meeting of the council of party leaders in order to define what
he called a unified and long-term foreign and defense policy.
Mr. Evert put a question to Mr. Simitis in Parliament yesterday
and in light of the views expressed by Mr. Tsohatzopoulos
concerning Turkish provocations in the Aegean.
He noted that political parties "have not been briefed" on these
views, and added that necessary demarches have not been made to
international organizations, saying that "the president of the
republic probably has not been briefed as well."
[11] EDEK delegation to meet with PASOK leadership, Gov't officials
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
A three-member delegation of the Cypriot EDEK socialist party,
headed by its president Vassos Lyssarides, will arrive in Athens
for an official three-day visit tomorrow following an invitation
by the ruling PASOK party. The invitation was extended within
the framework of an exchange of views with island republic
political parties on the Cyprus issue.
The delegation is to meet with Prime Minister and PASOK party
President Costas Simitis and have talks with PASOK secretary
Costas Skandalidis as well as other party representatives.
The Cypriot delegation is also scheduled to be received by
President of the Republic Kostis Stephanopoulos and Parliament
President Apostolos Kaklamanis, and will also meet with several
ministers and the leaders of political parties.
[12] Simitis to participate in Socialist Int'l meeting in Rome
Rome, 08/01/1997 (ANA - L. Hatzikyriakos)
Prime Minister Costas Simitis will arrive here at the end of the
month to attend the sessions of the Socialist International.
The Jan. 21-22 gathering marks the group's first gathering after
a conference held in New York last September.
Leaders and prime ministers of parties belonging to the
Socialist International will participate in a general assembly,
due to begin on Jan. 21.
Socialist leaders are expected to focus on the Middle East and
support for the on-going peace agreement, implementation of the
Dayton Accord, resolving the crisis in Zaire, Rwanda and
Burundi, as well as reform and renewal of the Socialist
International. The possibility of other issues being discussed
also cannot be ruled out, reports state.
[13] Prime Minister back to work on Thursday
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Prime Minister Costas Simitis will fully resume his duties on
Thursday following a successful gallstone operation at the
weekend, government spokesman Dimitris Reppas said yesterday.
Mr. Reppas said the premier would chair a government meeting on
national issues on Thursday morning, adding however that it was
not yet known who would be attending.
On Friday morning, Mr. Simitis will participate in and address
the Agricultural Policy Council, while later in the day the
premier will receive the leader of the Cypriot socialist EDEK
party, Vassos Lyssarides.
Mr. Reppas also announced that the ruling PASOK party's
parliamentary group would meet next Wednesday instead of Monday
as originally planned.
[14] Art exhibitions slated on Cultural Capital schedule
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Two exhibitions were inaugurated yesterday within the framework
of events marking "Thessaloniki '97", the Cultural Capital of
Europe.
One is a sculpture exhibition by Max Ernst at the Municipal
Gallery, due to last until Feb. 22, while the other is a photo
exhibition by Robert Doisneau on the ground floor of the
Cultural Capital Organization's building.
An engraving exhibition by Georg Baselitz will also be
inaugurated at the Goethe Institute today and will last until
Jan. 28.
Meanwhile, an exhibition by sculptor Sarkis will be inaugurated
tomorrow. That exhibition will take place at the Archaeological
Museum and the French Institute, lasting until Feb. 7.
[15] Licenses to be issued for specially adapted taxis
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
The transport ministry has announced that it will issue licenses
for taxis specially adapted to carry disabled passengers,
following the acceptance in Parliament yesterday by the
government of an amendment by PASOK deputy I. Konstantinidis.
According to the amendment, seven taxi licenses are to be issued
to the Panhellenic Union of Paraplegics for the Athens and
Piraeus regions. Three licenses will be issued for the
Thessaloniki area, while two taxi licenses are to be issued to
all prefect ures with a population of more than 100,000. All
other prefectures will be granted one such taxi license.
The taxis will have to be specially adapted for the
transportation of people with severe mobility problems.
[16] Agreement reached on mayors' compensation issue
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Finance Under-secretary George Drys and the president of the
Central Union of Municipalities and Communities of Greece
(KEDKE) Dimitris Avramopoulos agreed yesterday to the idea of
independent taxation as the source of 15 per cent of
compensation paid to mayors and community leaders.
Mr. Drys said the government also has a positive attitude
towards the claim put forward by KEDKE on the exemption of
garbage trucks and other local administration vehicles from
circulation dues.
[17] Works at Prinos port near completion
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
New works at the port of Prinos in Thassos are being completed,
while its pier is expected to be covered with cement over an
area of 3,500 square meters.
The port's main pier has a length of 93 meters and a breadth of
23 meters at present. The project is budgeted at 150 million
drachmas.
Completion of the works will primarily enable passenger ships
sailing on the Kavala-Prinos route and vice-versa access to the
port with greater speed and ease.
[18] Local government workers strike
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Local government workers began a 48-hour strike yesterday
morning to press their demands for improved financial and
pension-related benefits. The demands include a doubling of the
lump sum payment given on retirement, the hiring of more workers
throughout the country, retirement at the age of 55 and the
conversion of seasonal employment contracts to contracts of
indefinite duration.
The President of the Panhellenic Federation of Local Government
Organization Employees, Zafeiris Pierros, told the ANA that if
the government failed to resolve the problems, the strike would
become of indefinite term.
[19] National Bank lowers interest rates
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
The National Bank of Greece yesterday announced reductions in
its basic interest rates, effective immediately.
Interest on savings accounts and current accounts are reduced by
one-half percentage point, to 10.25 per cent and 8.75 per cent
respectively.
In the area of consumer credit, consumer loans are reduced by
one percentage point to 22.75 per cent, personal loans by 0.75
percentage point to 24 per cent and interest on credit cards by
0.25 percentage point to 26 per cent, while car loans (direct
purchase) are reduced by one percentage point to 20 per cent and
interest on purchases (car and merchandise) via retailer are
reduced by 0.5 percentage point to 19.5 per cent.
Basic lending rates for working capital are reduced by 0.75
percentage point to 16.75 per cent, for fixed installations by
1.25 percentage points to 15 percent, and fluctuating interest
on housing loans by 0.5 percentage point to 14.75 per cent.
[20] Low December turnover prompts early start to sales
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
The winter sales season began yesterday around the country
earlier than usual due to a number of supermarkets and
department stores jumping the gun and cutting prices on goods
immediately after Christmas.
The sales will run through February 28.
A representative of merchants said retail turnover in December
was down by 15-25 per cent, an added incentive to begin the
seasonal sales early.
There was a marked increase in shopping traffic yesterday in the
city center as shoppers competed for bargains in clothing and
footwear. The clothing sector has marked the biggest discounts -
of up to 60 per cent - while footwear discounts are in the
region of 25-40 per cent. Discounts in the region of 10-15 per
cent are the norm for kitchen appliances and electrical goods.
The development ministry's consumer service and the Consumer's
Institute (INKA) meanwhile advised shoppers not to fall victim
to misleading advertising and buy cheap imitations of brand-name
products.
[21] Popular handicrafts sector posts disappointing '96 performance
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
The year 1996 was one of the worst years for the popular
handicrafts sector, with turnover decreasing by 40 per cent and
with the closure of many workshops, according to the president
of the Union of Popular Art Handicraftsmen of Attica, Odysseas
Koumatos .
He made that announcement during a press conference yesterday.
Mr. Koumatos said the viability of traditional popular art
workshops depends directly on tourism, and particularly the
presence in Greece of average-income bracket tourists, who
account for the largest segment of the sector's shoppers.
He also referred to the problem posed for the sector by
extensive imports of popular art products, which he claimed
created conditions of unfair competition because many are
presented as being Greek-made.
Mr. Koumatos further referred to the significance of the
exhibition "Popular Art '97", which is taking place for the 14th
consecutive year at the Piraeus Port Authority's (OLP)
exhibition center next week.
[22] Tzoumakas to discuss problems with Nestos farmers
Athens, 08/01/1997 (ANA)
Agriculture Minister Stephanos Tzoumakas will have a meeting
with representatives of farmers from the region of Nestos in
Kavalla, it was announced yesterday.
The date of the meeting, which is scheduled to take place within
the next fortnight, has yet to be confirmed.
The meeting will focus on a series of problems facing the
farmers.
Thousands of farmers had blocked national roads for 25 days over
last month with tractors, causing a transportation chaos and
inflicting more than $100 million in damages on the economy.
Farmers wanted lower fuel prices, higher price supports and US$
1.3 billion in debts rescheduled. However, the government has
maintained that it has no money to give.
Meanwhile, the Communist Party of Greece issued an announcement
yesterday on the occasion of the convening of the National
Agricultural Policy Council (ESAP), accusing the government of
"deceit," "partition," "disorientation," and "misleading" of the
public opinion.
"Through ESAP's convening, the government is attempting to
continue delaying tactics regarding solution to the acute
agriculture problems in the country," the announcement said.
[23] Greece to participate in Canadian Food Show
Montreal, 08/01/1997 (ANA - J. Frangoulis)
Greece will participate for the third consecutive year in the
Canadian Food and Beverage Show, Canada's premier food and
beverage trade fair.
The fair will be held from February 16-18 in Ontario. Some 20
Greek firms and cooperatives in the food and beverages sector
will display their wares at the pavilion organized by the Greek
office for trade affairs in Toronto.
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