Greek Prime Minister Kostas Simitis stated that it is his duty to form developments at the right moment and in the right way always having in mind PASOK's victory in the elections.

He made the statement in response to right-wing main opposition party of New Democracy leader Kostas Karamanlis, who had asked for clear solutions and to Coalition of the Left President Nikos Konstantopoulos, who had referred to the succession talk domin ating lately in the Greek political scene.

Mr. Beglitis also stated that Libya's move is going to contribute to the region's stability and security.

The cause of the fire at the ship's hold is unknown and was put under control by three firefighting vehicles. The fire did not spread to the rest of the ship and its crew is safe.

Of the stocks trading today, 80 had gains and 211 had losses, while the value of 91 stocks remained unchanged.

The agreement was signed between the natural gas companies of the two countries, DEPA and BOTAS respectively, for the construction of the natural gas pipeline of Greece and Turkey.

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