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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 97-10-19Macedonian Press Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.Last Update: 18:57 GMT+2SECTIONS
NEWS HEADLINES[A] GREECE[B] BALKANSNEWS IN DETAIL[A] GREECE[01] PREMIER WRAPS UP TOUR OF WESTERN MACEDONIAWeb Posted: 18:57 GMT+2Thessaloniki, October 19 (MPA)Greece's Prime Minister Kostas Simitis is to wrap up today his three-day tour of western Macedonia.The Premier is accompanied by a delegation of 11 ministers, five undersecretaries and secretaries-general with whom he reviewed various large projects currently in progress in the region and visited the Greek-Albanian border. In a address given in the city of Kastoria, Mr. Simitis assured the local authorities that the necessary development works will proceed as planned, among them the establishment of an airport, strengthening the fur industry, etc. Also, the Premier referred to the state's economic policy and stressed that it is not feasible to grant wage increases that would be in contract with the state's revenue policy, since gaining accession to the Economic and Monetary Union is the only way to avoid being left on the sidelines of the European Union. Lastly, Mr. Simitis also said that the inter-Balkan summit meeting should be established as an institution since it opens new opportunities in the Balkans. [02] GREEK PEOPLE'S FIRST CONCERN IS THE ECONOMY, ACCORDING TO A POLLWeb Posted: 18:57 GMT+2Thessaloniki, October 19 (MPA)The course of the state's economy is the number one issue that concerns the Greek people.According to a poll conducted by a wide-circulation daily, 55% of those asked maintained that the country's economic problems should be given priority, followed by political instability and relations with Turkey. A.F. [B] BALKANS[03] ROMANIA: GOVERNMENT COALITION ON SHAKY GROUNDWeb Posted: 18:57 GMT+2Bucharest, October 19 (MPA)Romania's government coalition is on shaky grounds following the state's decision to abolish the honorary pension that was given to those workers who took part in 1989's riots that led to the overturn of the Caucescu regime.Thousands have protested the government's decision and the reactions are threatening the coalition's future. A.F. [04] MONTENEGRO: SECOND ROUND OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS TODAYWeb Posted: 18:57 GMT+2Montenegro, October 19 (MPA)The second of the Presidential elections is being conducted in Montenegro today, with the incumbent President Momir Bulatovic and the Premier Milo Jucanovic vying for the top seat.Both had gained the 50% mark necessary for running in the first round, while the other candidates had gathered minimal percentages. The final results will be released tomorrow morning. A.F. Complete archives of the Macedonian Press Agency bulletins are available on the MPA Home Page at http://www.mpa.gr/ and on the U.S. mirror at http://www.hri.org/MPA/Macedonian Press Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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