The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 05-12-10

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[01] Awarded in Oslo Today Nobel Peace Prize to IAEA

By Mary Lou Tzempelikou

Sources: BBC, CNN, Reuters, ANA

The 2005 Nobel Peace Prize lies in the hands of Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei. The special ceremony too place at Oslos Town Hall, while the President of the Nobel Committee, Ole D. Mjoes, awarded the Prize, in the presence of the Norwegian Royal Family among others. In his speech, Mr ElBaradei described nuclear weapons as "global catastrophe," and added: "If we hope to escape self-destruction, then I believe nuclear weapons should have no place in our collective conscience, and no role in our security." Querying, he said, "How do we create an environment in which all of us would look at nuclear weapons the way we look at slavery or genocide, as a taboo and a historical anomaly?" Egyptian ElBaradei and the IAEA shared the Nobel Prize on their efforts to prevent the expansion of nuclear weapons and advance the safe use of atomic energy. The Nobel Prize for IAEA was received by IAEA Board of Governors Chairman Yukiya Amano.

Global Concern over Nuclear Weapons

The Director of IAEA said that currently there are 27,000 nuclear warheads, a number which he described as "too many" and stressed the fact that six decades after the end of World War II, the nuclear nightmare continues to exist and referred to the global concern relating to Iran and North Koreas nuclear programmes, as well as the attempts of terrorists acquiring nuclear weapons.

Moreover, he stated that the world is faced with "threats without borders," which cannot be countered with the creation of stronger weapons and armies, but through international cooperation.

"The Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful message for the IAEA and myself," Mr ElBaradei said and explained: "The message is: endure in our efforts to work for security and development."

The prize consists of a Nobel diploma, a gold medal and 10 million Swedish kronor (around 1,150,000 euros) to be divided between the agency and its head.

The Nobel Prizes are awarded on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobels death. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, while the rest of the awards in Stockholm, Sweden.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

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Reuters: ElBaradei says nuclear arms should be taboo as slavery

Telegraph: IAEA chief: 'Nuclear weapons mean world destruction'

BBC: UN watchdog receives Nobel prize

CNN: ElBaradei accepts Nobel prize

[02] 103 Passengers have been Killed Air Tragedy in Nigeria

By Mary Lou Tzempelikou

Sources: ÍÅÔ, ÁNA, BBC, CNN

One hundred and three person lost their lives, in an air crash on Saturday, at Port Harcourt, southeast of Nigeria. Seven out of the 110 persons were miraculously saved and taken to hospital. As per an official source, 65 students were aboard the Sosoliso Airlines aircraft. The aircraft, which was en route from Abuja Airport to Port Harcourt, skidded off the runway and after the collision burst in flames. As per initial estimations, the accident is due to the bad weather conditions at the time of landing. The investigations of the rescue services are continuing. It is noted that an aircraft crashed in Lagos, costing the lives of 117 persons in October.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

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BBC: Nigeria jet crash 'kills dozens'

CNN: Jet crashes, burns in Nigeria

Reuters: Nigerian plane crash kills 103: official

[03] On A Formal Visit After an Invitation G. Papandreou at Mount Athos

By Mary Lou Tzempelikou

Sources: NET, ANA

On Saturday noon, the formal visit of PASOK President George Papandreou, which was made after an invitation by the Holy Community, was completed. The monks of Mount Athos warmly welcomed Mr Papandreou, who met with representatives of the Holy Monasteries and discussed a wide range of topics concerning the Holy Community. On Friday night, the PASOK President spend the night at the Simonos Petras Holy Monastery, while on Saturday morning arrived in Karyes where he attended a doxology at the Protatos Monastery. In his statements, Mr Papandreou gave thanks over the initiation for his visit to Mount Athos and stressed the important efforts being made for preserving tradition, while he pledged that his party, and himself, will take up initiatives for the resolution of the problems.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[04] OEK President Resigned

Sources: NET

President of the Workers Housing Organization (OEK) Aggelos Oikonomopoulos submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons, to Minister of Employment and Social Protection Panos Panagiotopoulos. Mr Panagiotopoulos accepted the resignation. As per sources, a problem was created due to the postponement of a delivery of labour homes in Igoumenitsa and Giannena, scheduled for this weekend.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[05] On the Course of Greek Economy Optimism Regardless of Adversities

Sources: NET

On Saturday, Minister of Economy Giorgos Alogoskoufis appeared optimistic on the course of Greek economy regardless of the adversities, speaking to the Central Committee of the party. Actually, Mr Alogoskoufis called on Thodoros Pagalos to materialise his commitments in Parliament, where he had stated that he would rip up his diplomas if the development rate exceeded 3.5% in 2005. During his speech, the Minister of Economy defended his policy on fiscal purgation and attacked the Main Opposition Party, saying that the fiscal problem in Greece is a work created by PASOK. Moreover, he said that regardless of the oil crisis, the Greek economy is responding very well. From Larissa, Thodoros Pagalos, speaking at an event of the towns Trade Association, returned to the issue of the census, describing it as "a colossal mistake."

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

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[06] Panellinios Extends Stay

By Stathis Petropoulos

Tonight, Panellinios earned a great away win defeating Panionios 73-69 in a game for the 8th day of the A1 Mens Basketball Championship. The home team entered the court powerfully and managed to take the lead. However, Panionios managed to decrease the score in the third period and continued their counterattack. The visitors were wiser and more mature and earned the win by 73-69. The score of the ten-minute periods: 25-17, 30-38, 46-52, 69-73.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[07] Apollonas Made the Surprise

By Stathis Petropoulos

Keeping up the score in the duration of the game, Apollonas Patras made the most important surprise in the 8th round of the Division 1 Basketball, as it defeated AEK 86-80 in Galatsi Stadium. The visitors surprised Lefteris Kakiousis players and enforced their pace. The scenery did not change in the second half, as the Patras team kept up the lead, while AEK started to react in the third period. In the 4th and last period, the visitors returned and earned their first away win. The score of the ten-minute periods: 21-23, 42-43, 68-63, 80-86.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[08] PAO Defeated Olympia Larissa

By Vasilis Kalpinos

Even it if wasnt a very good night, Panathinaikos defeated Olympia Larissa 89-84, in a game for the 8th round of the A1 Basketball Championship, and remained on the top of rankings. The "greens" started the game off bad, mainly in the offence. In the second half it started gaining points, however, the "greens" relaxed, inexcusably, and Olympia found the opportunity to play its game. In the fourth period Panathinaikos earned the win 89-84. The score of the ten-minute periods: 15-14, 44-30, 67-60, 89-84.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[09] PAOK: Got Away with 1 Point

By Stathis Petropoulos

The finale in Livadia was dramatic, where the home team managed to get ahead, and immediately answer back to the first tie from PAOK, but in the end tied, since they received a second goal nearly at the end of the game. With many important absences PAOK arrived in Livadia, negatively affecting the team on the pitch. An own-goal also came from Megahed in the 5 and placed Levadiakos ahead and brought luck for Takis Lemonis team, since before 1-0, PAOK had hit the post. The first half, regardless of PAOKs efforts for a tie, remained at 1-0, and in the beginning of the second half two minutes was all it took to give a new twist to the game. In the 57 Salpigidis scored 1-1, however, a minute later Alex gave the lead to Levadiakos once again. Finally, 2-2 occurred in the 88 with Maladenis, awarding PAOK the one point of the tie. It is noted that the visitors completed the game with ten players after Charalambous was sent off in the 70.

Referee: Flabouris (Athens)

Yellow cards: Bushi, Udeze, Dimou, Bassala, Iliadis, Chrysafis

Red card: Charabous (2nd yellow card)

LEVADIAKOS (Takis Lemonis): Zafeiropoulos, Pastos, Dimou, Alex (73 Karakatsanis), Bassala, Bushi, Theodosiadis, Dimitropoulos, Rusev (85 Chrysafis), Zisopoulos, Macheras.

PAOK (Giorgos Kostikos): Fernandez, Udeze, Charalabous, Iliadis, Christodoulopoulos, Balafas (46 Egomitis), Vagelis, Salpigidis, Megahed (73 Maladenis), Konstantinidis (76 Shikabala).

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[10] AEK's Victory in Pankrition

By Vasilis Kalpinos

In the game that opened the curtain of the 13th round for the A Division Championship, AEK earned a great win against OFI 1-0 in Pankrition Stadium and moved up to the first place of rankings. This was AEKs eighth win in the last eight games of the Championship. Julio Cesar scored the winning goal for Fernando Santos team.

Referee: Kalopoulos

Yellow cards: Chanko, Ivic, Cirillo, Khachatryan, Katsouranis, Cesar

Red card: Khachatryan (second yellow)

OFI: Sifakis, Anastasiadis, Stavrakakis (75 Pitsos), Khachatryan, Kounenakis, Nwafor (80 Kazantzis), Davidson, Machlas, Roubakis, Koltzos (87 Adrianino), Sfakianakis.

AEK: Sorrentino, Cirillo (90+ Moras), Alexopoulos, Georgeas, Malbasa (33 Dellas), Katsouranis, Ivic, Lakis (58 Julio Cesar), Soares, Lymberopoulos, Chanko.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[11] Great Win for GS Larissa

By Vasilis Kalpinos

In the game for the 8th round of A1 Basketball Championship, GS Larissa defeated Maroussi 78-80, making an important step towards its stay in the division. The team of Larissa earned a great win against a capable opponent on home turf, following the one against Olympiacos. Larissa started the game off better, but in the second half and the third period Maroussi balanced the game out. In the fourth period GS Larissa started counterattacking, thus earning the final points. The score of the ten-minute periods: 25-19, 38-32, 49-50, 78-70.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[12] Aris Returned to Winning

By Vasilis Kalpinos

Without reaching high performance standards, Aris defeated Kolossos Rhodes 66-55, in Alexandreion Stadium, in a game of the 8th round of the A1 Mens Basketball Championship. Moreover, the "yellow and blacks" managed to return to winning after a series of bad results. On the other hand, Kolossos, after putting a fight only in the first half, remained in the last place of rankings, after suffering only defeats in the Championship. The first half of the game was a derby, as the team of Rhodes was ahead in the score, however, in the second half Aris with a continuous counterattack easily earned the win. The score of the ten-minute periods: 18-19, 32-32, 50-41, 66-50.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

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