The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-09-26

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[01] Kostas Karamanlis Intervention

26 Σεπ 2008 09:00:00

Sources: ΝΕΤ 105.8 - ΑNA-ΜPA

Political interest is focused on Prime-minister, Kostas Karamanlis speech during todays meeting of the ND Central Committee meting at an Athens hotel. Works begin at 10:30 with a speech delivered by the ND party leader, Kostas Karamanlis and will concluded with the positions of the members of the Central Committee and the partys action program. According to reports, the Prime-minister is expected to underline that the partys and mainly the countrys interests are above and beyond any personal ambitions. "There is neither thought nor threat of early elections" said government spokesman, Thodoros Roussopoulos belying scenarios of government reshuffle and of his resignation. "The government is going through a difficult period but with the support of all senior members the Prime-minister will make the necessary decisions" said Environment Minister, George Souflias. "The government will be judged on the results in the real field of politics" said Transport Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis. "What the country needs is change of course and policy under a different government", was PASOK party comment.

Translated by Chrisanthi Sarantis

[02] Declared Abusive & Illegal

26 Σεπ 2008 08:12:00

Customs employees suspended their strike at 04:00 local Greek time after uproarious meeting of the Federations Council Board with only one vote in favour. The markets fuel supply has already started but it needs at least two days to return to normal. In the meantime after the Economics Ministry legal action, the court ruled the strike abusive and illegal on the grounds that the strike was announced by an incompetent organ and the damage to society was disproportionate to demands of strikers.

Translated by Chrisanthi Sarantis

[03] For Fear of Tuberculosis

26 Σεπ 2008 09:39:00

A North Korea flagged cargo ship has been placed under quarantine as of its 34 crew members some suffer from tuberculosis and others have been tested TB positive. The ship is anchored at Perama port and according to reports crew members are to be transferred to hospitals today. The ship had set off from Alexandria port to Piraeus. Piraeus Prefect, Yiannis Mihas said that the private hospital where one of the crew members was hospitalized informed Prefecture authorities with a 10-day delay. Piraeus Prefect called on all those that came in contact with crew members or did repair work on the ship to speed to hospitals for tests.

Translated by Chrisanthi Sarantis

[04] Papandreou Supports Serb Proposal

By Athina Saloustrou

PASOK president, George Papandreou expressed his support to Serbian proposal for reference to the Hague Court of Kosovo unilateral independence issue after his meeting with Serbias President, Boris Tandics on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in NY. Mr. Papandreou will today chair Socialist International conference in NY while he will meet with Cyprus President, Dimitris Hristofias and Archbishop of America Dimitrios. PASOK president will deliver a speech at an open event of the omogeneia in Astoria.

Translated by Chrisanthi Sarantis

[05] According to US Congress Unanimous Decision

26 Σεπ 2008 09:16:00

US House of Representatives in 1361 resolution on Durban Revision Conference, unanimously adopted by the Plenum, refers to our neigbouring country as FYROM and not as "Republic of Macedonia. It is a first time that a unanimous decision of the US House of Representatives makes clear reference of the neighbouring countrys internationally recognized name. It should be reminded that the two bodies of US Congress-House of Representatives 356 resolution and the Senates 300 resolution call FYROM to put a halt to its hostile and irredentist campaign against Greece and work constructively to produce a mutually acceptable solution to name issue.

Translated by Chrisanthi Sarantis

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