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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 03-09-22The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather ForecastWarm and sunny weather is forecast in all parts of the country with limited early morning visibility in some areas. Winds northerly, light to moderate. Temperatures in Athens will range from 18C and 30C; and in Thessaloniki from 15C to 28C.(22/9/2003 8:26:00 μμ) [02] End to petrol station owners strikeAn end to the gas strike that began early this morning will be announced in a short time by the federation of gas station owners following an agreement reached with the leadership of the economy Ministry.According to the ministry's general secretary, Mr. Kanellopoulos, a compromise was reached on the issue of installing cash machines at the gas station that was the primary cause for the mobilization. (22/9/2003 8:28:00 μμ) [03] Teachers professors continue strike, insist on 20% salary increaseMost universities and technological schools throughout the country remain closed as tertiary education teachers continue to abstain from amphitheatres moving into the second week of their indefinite mobilizations demanding satisfaction of their financial demands.Developments on the future of their strike are expected on Wednesday when the presidency of the Panhellenic Federation of Associations of University Teaching Staffs (DEP) will meet with the Minister of Finance Nikos Christodoulakis. The government however does not appear prepared to go higher than the 7% increase that was offered, not near the 20% monthly salary increase demanded by university teaching staff. (22/9/2003 8:31:00 μμ) [04] Four day taxi strike beginsTaxis are also conducting a four-day strike throughout the country until Friday morning. The taxi drivers are opposed to the installation of cash machines in their vehicles and are also demanding a rate increase. Representatives from their association will meet with the general secretary of the Economy Ministry tomorrow. In the meantime, in order to facilitate passengers extra buses have been added towards ports and the airport that will service passengers until 1 a.m. instead of 12 a.m.(22/9/2003 8:32:00 μμ) [05] President Stefanopoulos visits Olympics projects todayThe President of the Hellenic Republic, Kostis Stefanopoulos visited the Olympic Village today, the site where thousands of athletes from around the world will stay during the 2004 Olympiad. Mr. Stefanopoulos was also briefed on the course of the project. Mr. Stefanopoulos accompanied by the President of the Athens 2004 Olympics Organizing Committee, Gianna Angelopoulou and the Minister of Culture, Evangelos Venizelos also visited the Weight Lifting Home in Nikea and the Olympic Sailing Center in Agios Kosmas.(22/9/2003 8:34:00 μμ) [06] Insurance incentives for employersIncreased incentives for employers who hire unwed mothers are part of a new action plan for employment that was tabled today at the Ministry of Economy and the Social Insurance Fund.According to the plan, employers who hire unwed mothers in the private sector will not be required to pay insurances dues. A reduction in insurance dues is also foreseen for those who hire unskilled workers. In the meantime, the Ministry of Labor is also scheduling new reforms for the insurance system. The new reform will be tabled for discussion following the 2004 elections. (22/9/2003 8:35:00 μμ) [07] Cyprus issue to be discussed at UN General Assembly sidelinesThe Cyprus issue is expected to be at the center of talks in New York between the President of the Cypriot Republic, Tasos Papdopoulos, U.N. Secretary General, Kofi Annan and other foreign leaders on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Foreign Minister, Giorgos Papandreou, will represent Greece at the UN General Assembly in New York.(22/9/2003 8:36:00 μμ) [08] Baghdad blast dramatizes U.N. struggle on IraqA new suicide bombing at the U.N. compound in Baghdad today dramatized the dangers of stabilizing postwar Iraq as Pakistani and French leaders dealt a double blow to U.S. efforts to win wider military support. The bomber killed an Iraqi guard and wounded 19 people on the eve of the annual U.N. General Assembly session, at which U.S. President George W. Bush will urge skeptical world leaders to provide money and troops to pacify and rebuild Iraq.Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, to whom Washington is looking for a major contribution of peacekeepers, set conditions in an interview with The New York Times, pointing to widespread public opposition in his country. World leaders debated ways to fight two other global scourges -- AIDS and terrorism -- today, but the unresolved problems in Iraq and the Middle East formed a gloomy backdrop. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan opened a conference on the root causes of terrorism by declaring that only political solutions to such problems would stop violence, and warning states against abuses in their fight against militants. (22/9/2003 8:41:00 μμ) [09] Arafat says wants total truce- Israel rejects movePalestinian officials said today Palestinian President Yasser Arafat declared a commitment to reaching a total ceasefire with Israel in a letter given to envoys of the peacemaking "Quartet", but the letter cited conditions, including an international observer force to help enforce U.S.-led peace moves that Israel has already rejected. Israeli officials swiftly dismissed Arafat's initiative as a ploy to avoid threatened expulsion.Violence continued heedless of diplomacy by the Quartet, which consists of the European Union, United States, United Nationals and Russia, with Israeli troops killing a wanted Palestinian Islamic militant in the West Bank today. In a move that could ease tensions with the Palestinians, a deal appeared to be in the making under which Israel may free Marwan Barghouthi, a leader of Arafat's Fatah faction, in a prisoner exchange with the Lebanese guerrilla group Hizbollah. (22/9/2003 8:45:00 μμ) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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