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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 98-08-29Macedonian 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: 23:27 GMT+2SECTIONS
NEWS HEADLINES[A] GREECE[B] BALKANS[C] EUROPENEWS IN DETAIL[A] GREECE[01] THE EUROPEAN SOCIALISTS SEEK TO STRENGTHEN THEIR TIES WITH SOCIETYWeb Posted: 15:27 GMT+2Kassandra, 29/08/1998 (MPA) The proceedings of the 3rd Summer University organised by the European Socialist Party in cooperation with the governing Socialist party of PASOK continue for a second day in Kassandra, Chalkidiki in northern Greece with discussions on current issues concerning Europe and the Socialist and Social-democratic movement.Summarising the talks that have been held on the political and the economic situation in Europe, Greek minister of defence and vice-president of the European Socialist Party Akis Tsochatzopoulos pointed out that globalization is confirmed by the effects of the Russian economic crisis on the European countries, the economic problems in Asia and their direct effect on the world stock markets. Mr. Tsochatzopoulos underlined the need for the strengthening of the European Socialists ties with society, stating that today there is a need for all the progressive democratic parties of the left in Europe to strengthen their ties with the people. [02] THE GOVERNMENT EXPECTS INFLATION OF 4.9% IN AUGUSTWeb Posted: 14:57 GMT+2Athens, 29/08/1998 (MPA) The government's economic staff expects that inflation will drop to 4.9% in August. The drop in the consumer price index is attributed among others to the summer sales that have reduced the cost of goods.The efforts of the ministry of development to lower the prices of food and other consumer goods such as the prices in spare parts create favourable conditions for the further drop of inflation. However, it is pointed out that the monetary and stock market crisis as well as the gasoline price hikes could have a negative effect on inflation. [03] THE GREEK MINISTER OF DEFENCE WILL MEET WITH THE LEADERS OF THE BULGARIAN SOCIALIST PARTIESWeb Posted: 14:57 GMT+2Thessaloniki, 29/08/1998 (MPA) The prospect of expanding their cooperation and the establishment of a leftist forces front in Bulgaria will be examined by the leaders of the four Bulgarian Socialist and Social- democratic parties in their meeting with Greek minister of defence and vice- president of the European Socialist Party Akis Tsochatzopoulos in Thessaloniki today.In the meeting that will be held this evening will be present Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Georgi Parvanov, "Euroleft" party leader Alexander Tomov, Social-democratic party leader Petar Dertiliev and United Block of Labour leader Kristio Petkov. [04] PANGALOS WILL BE IN KORITSA TOMORROWWeb Posted: 14:57 GMT+2Athens, 29/08/1998 (MPA) Foreign minister Theodoros Pangalos will be in Koritsa tomorrow to inaugurate the new consulate of Greece.Within the framework of his visit Mr. Pangalos will inaugurate the Greek library of the University of Koritsa while he will have meetings with representatives of the local administration, the Greek minority as well as Greek businessmen active in the region. [05] A SPECIAL COMMITTEE WILL WATCH THE MONETARY DEVELOPMENTSWeb Posted: 14:57 GMT+2Athens , 29/08/1998 (MPA) The national economy can face the negative effects of the crisis, stated prime minister Kostas Simitis. During yesterday's meeting of socialist governing party of PASOK governmental committee and political secretariat it was decided the establishment of a committee headed by the minister of national economy and finance and the governor of the Bank of Greece to follow the developments in the monetary field and the stock market.Right-wing main opposition party leader Kostas Karamanlis maintained that the international unease takes up crisis dimensions in the country due to Greece's failure in the effort to be included in the economic and monetary union and the Ionian Bank "fiasco". [B] BALKANS[06] OMIROU: GREECE SUPPORTS CYPRUS IN ITS STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOMWeb Posted: 14:57 GMT+2Larnaca, 29/08/1998 (MPA) In this crucial phase of the Cyprus issue Greece is on the side of Cyprus in its struggle for vindication and freedom, stated Cypriot minister of defence Yiannakis Omirou upon his return to Larnaca after the Athens meeting.To the question if a decision was made for the postponement of the arrival of the S-300 anti-aircraft missiles in Cyprus, Mr. Omirou said that no such decision was made during the meeting in Athens. On the contrary, said Mr. Omirou, the two governments reiterated their determination to back the sovereign right of the Cypriot Republic. [C] EUROPE[07] THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY RETURNS TO STATE INTERVENTIONWeb Posted: 14:57 GMT+2Moscow, 29/08/1998 (MPA) President Yeltsin attempts a return to a Soviet style economy by giving essential legislative powers to the Duma and executive powers to the government in order to deal with the economic crisis and already caused the strong reactions of the West.Late last night, US president Bill Clinton warned Russia that if the free market reforms are abandoned in favour of state intervention Kremlin will not receive economic assistance by the international community. 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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