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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 03-01-27The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather forecastA cloudy and rainy day is forecast with snowfall on high ground. Heavy rain and local storms in the southeastern parts of the country.Winds northeasterly gale force in the seas. In Athens temperatures will range between 5C and 10C and in Thessaloniki between 3C to 7C.(27/1/2003 12:42:00 μμ) [02] Wave of bad weather hit GreeceSchools will today remain closed in Oropos –the worst hit part of Attica during the recent flash rains while the wave of bad weather is moving to the Peloponesse, the Cyclades, Crete and the Dodecanese islands.The situation is under control in Carditsa where torrential rains caused extensive damage to crops Due to gale force winds, ships remain docked at the ports of Rafina and Pireus while there is still a ban on most ferry routes. (27/1/2003 12:52:00 μμ) [03] EU could contribute to a peaceful resolution of the Iraqui crisisHours before UN arms inspectors deliver a crucial report to the UN Security Council , the US Secretary of State , Collin Powel made clear the US had the right to go to war alone if it could not muster support among a deeply divided international community, adding though that The U.S would extend time for inspectors to conclude their work.In an interview with a British television channel, Iraqui vice-president Tariq Aziz denied that Iraq had any involvement with the Al Qaeda network and terrorism in achieving its goals He also said that the Iraqui government had equipped its troops with protective suits against chemical and biological attack for use if such weapons were employed by the US and its allies. Following his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum held in Davos Greek Foreign Minister, George Papandreou expressed the conviction that Europe would contribute to a peaceful solution of the Iraqui crisis. ''Europe can contribute to yet another effort for a peaceful way out on condition that Saddam Hussein fully cooperates with the UN, Papandreou told reporters . Papandreou and Powell had an extensive exchange of views on developments regarding Iraq, possible initiatives and existing concern. He also had talks on relations between the EU and Turkey with Tayyip Erdogan, leader of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, and Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul. The Turkish leaders conveyed Ankara s concern over the situation that could follow a possible war, developments which may occur in the Arab world, as well as the high concern of Iraq s neighbours. The issue of Cyprus was also discussed. Other meetings Papandreou had here were with King Abdallah of Jordan, the Polish president, Switzerland's prime minsier and the Archbishop of Albania Anastasios. Papandreou departed from Davos for Brussels where the European Union General Affairs Council convenes today to examine the crucial issue of Iraq. (27/1/2003 12:50:00 μμ) [04] Intensive mobility in the Cyprus issueIntensive mobility in the Cyprus issue continues this week with new meetings between, Cyprus President, Glafkos Kleridis and Turkish Cypriot leader Raulf Denktash in the presence of UN special envoy, Alvaro de Soro. British envoy, Lord, David Hanney who is also in Cyprus will today meet with Cyprus President, Glafkos Kleridis, Foreign Minister, Yiannakis Kassoulidis and the President of the parliament Dimitris Hrostofias.In the meantime, Turkish Foreign Minister, Yiasar Yiakis has arrived in the occupied part of Cyprus for talks with Denktash who has called Ancara to replace him if it objected to his policy. (27/1/2003 12:51:00 μμ) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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