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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 97-12-07
Last Update: 21:27 GMT+2
SECTIONS
[A] GREECE
[B] BALKANS
NEWS HEADLINES
[A] GREECE
[01] SAE TO HOLD "STRATEGIC" CONFERENCE ON CYPRUS IN FEBRUARY
[02] ADVERSE WEATHER HITS NORTHERN GREECE, PROBLEMS IN TRANSPORTATION
[B] BALKANS
[03] SERBIA HOLDS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS TODAY
NEWS IN DETAIL
[A] GREECE
[01] SAE TO HOLD "STRATEGIC" CONFERENCE ON CYPRUS IN FEBRUARY
Web Posted: 21:27 GMT+2
Thessaloniki, December 7 (MPA)
The Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) is to hold a "strategic" conference
over the Cyprus issue in February of 1998, according to its President
Andrew Athens.
During a press conference given in Thessaloniki today, on the occasion of
closing the SAE's First Regular Meeting, Mr. Athens added that he is to
meet with the United States Presidential envoy for the Cyprus issue Richard
Holbrooke after the island's presidential elections.
[02] ADVERSE WEATHER HITS NORTHERN GREECE, PROBLEMS IN TRANSPORTATION
Web Posted: 21:27 GMT+2
Thessaloniki, December 7 (MPA)
Adverse weather, marked by rainfall and low temperatures has been hitting
northern Greece since yesterday, bringing on a series of problems in the
areas traffic networks and transportation.
The national weather service forecasts s further drop in temperatures and
snow in the he mountain areas.
[B] BALKANS
[03] SERBIA HOLDS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS TODAY
Web Posted: 21:27 GMT+2
Belgrade December 7 (MPA)
Presidential elections are held in Serbia today with the two contenders
being Milan Milutinovic and Voislav Seseli.
However, according to estimates so far, it is unlikely that the voters will
surpass the 50% mark, which means that the elections will be nullified and
reheld.
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