The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-05-06

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[01] Papariga Launches Attacks

Sources: ÍÅÔ 105.8, ÁNA-ÌNA

KKE secretary general Mrs. Papariga accused the government as well as the opposition party from Larissa where she gave a press conference. More specifically, she said that her party opposes the two big political parties; New Democracy and PASOK.

She noted there can only be an effective anti popular movement if people are disobedient and undisciplined to the European Union. She added that this movement must intervene in every day life and must make clear that the fight is against monopolies and imperialism.

At the same time, KKE Central Committee announced that "within the framework of its general effort to improve its leading role, to improve the partys intervention so as to respond to the needs of the political fight, it decided on changes in the distribution of its members".

Translated by Sofia Gartziou

[02] New Evidences on Siemens Case

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Sources: ÍÅÔ 105,-ÁNA/ÌNA

Prosecutor Panayiotis Athanasiou who is investigating Siemens case is to call more people to give evidence on Siemens case. More specifically, former OTE members as well as former president and director consultant of the organization are going to testify. It is estimated that the number of suspects will reach 20 until the completeness of the inquiry. According to information the prosecutor is allowed to proceed to criminal prosecution against all people involved.

[03] The Doctor in Doping Case Testifies

By Ampelakis Spyros

Sources: ÍÅÔ 105.8 - ÁNA

According to information by legal sources the judiciary inquiry on the doping case of the athletes of the weightlifting team, conducted by prosecutor Andreas Karaflos, is being completed. The president of the health Committee of the Weightlifting Federation, Mr. Christos Zafeiriou testified today to the prosecutor Andreas Karaflos. Mr. Zafeiriou submitted to the prosecutor statement of defense in which he denies his involvement in the case of the illegal substances' provision. As he claims he was the initiator during both 2006 and 2008 for the provision of amino acids to the athletes but he has nothing to do with illegal products. On Monday the pharmacist and the businessman from Larissa have been called to testify while the prosecutor will re testify the coach of the team Mr. Christos Iakovou.

Translated by Sofia Gartziou

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