The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-10-18

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[01] US-FYROM Secret Co-Operation

Sources: ΝΕΤ, ΝΕΤ 105.8

"Ethnos tis Kyriakis" newspaper revealed a classified document of state Department that proves a secret co operation between US and Skopje on the name issue. Athens reacts strongly. According to the article the proposal submitted by the UN special negotiator Mathew Nimetz had been suggested by the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was recorded in the letter sent by the US ambassador in Skopje last June.

The letter was received by State Department, the Security Council and the US General Headquarters. The US diplomat provocatively notes that the issue of the language and nationality will be handled without the participation of Greece using internal UN documents.

Athens reacted strongly. The representative of foreign affairs ministry Mr. Giorgos Koumoutsakos, in his statements said that Greece has a clear stance. First of all, the negotiations will take place only within the framework of the UN and secondly the Greek position proposes a compound name geographically oriented.

Translated by Sofia Gartziou

[02] Prosecutor Intervenes on Scholl Buildings' Sit-In

Sources: NET, ANA, MNA

Thessaloniki prosecutor intervened on students taking over school buildings branding them illegal. The prosecutor warned students and their parents that their behavior constitutes an illegal offence. On reference to students he stated that their actions constitute illegal offences per violation of smooth operation of a state service while he also warns parents that they should guard their children and prevent them taking over buildings as they can be accused of juvenile negligence. He also calls on school directors and teachers as well as presidents of parents unions to state their pedagogical role. As announced by ministry of education schools building that have been taken over by students around Greece rise to 180.

Translated by Sofia Gartziou

[03] Russia Denies Support on FYROM Positions

Sources: ANA-MNA

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs contradicts the articles that refer on Russian and FYROM FMs meeting during which Mr. Lavrov expressed his support to Mr. Milososki on FYROM name issue. Russian Foreign Affairs representative stressed that Moscow principles on this issue have not changed and remains the same; Russia recognizes FYROM with its institutional name and is in favor of a mutually by both sides accepted solution.

Translated by Sofia Gartziou

[04] Violent Incidents in Ingushetia- S. Caucasus

Ingushetia on Saturday after an attack on a convoy of Interior Ministry troops. Two soldiers were killed and 5 were injured. Tiblis denies charges

Sources: ANA-MNA

Russias armed forces launched a counter-terrorist operation in the Caucasus region of Ingushetia on Saturday after an attack on a convoy of Interior Ministry troops. Two soldiers were killed and 5 were injured. Tiblis denies charges

State controlled Russian news agencies reported that two soldiers had died but a regional law enforcement source said 40 were killed in the attack, making it the most deadly in a recent series of attacks on troops in Ingushetia, a small territory bordering Chechnya.

According to Interfax News agency Russian death toll rises to 50 while the opposition party Inhushetia speak of 50 deaths. Up to this moment there is no official announcement.

A representative of Georgias Ministry of Internal admitted that fact that there was exchange of fires but made clear that Russian forces opened fire first. A reporter of French News Agency stated that a US warship reached Poti port for a two days visit, an incident that triggered the rage of Moscow that is especially disturbed by US ship transports in the Black Sea.

Translated by Sofia Gartziou

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