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MPA NEWS IN BRIEF (96-10-10)Macedonian Press Agency: Brief News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.BRIEF GREEK NEWS BULLETIN BY MACEDONIAN PRESS AGENCYThessaloniki, October 10, 1996TITLES
NEWS IN DETAIL[01] GREEK MIRAGE 2000 CRASHES NEAR ANDROS ISLAND, PILOT SAVEDAthens, October 10 (M.P.A.)A greek Mirage 2000 crashed shortly after 11 a.m. in the sea near the island of Andros this morning during a flight exercise. Its pilot was located and saved by greek forces.According to Defense Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos, the fighter jet's fall was caused by technical failure. The pilot, officer Lakides, was transfered to Athens' General Hospital and is undergoing tests. [02] PRIME MINISTER TO PRESENT HIS GOVERNMENT'S PROGRAM IN PARLIAMENTAthens, October 10 (M.P.A.)The Prime Minister will present his government's program for the next four years in the Parliament's Plenary session today.Mr. Simitis is expected to reiterate that the state's current policy of stabilization will be continued, with an emphasis given to development and an effort not to burden further the weaker economic groups. In all, it will be a brief outline of policies all across the board, ranging from foreign policy to internal affairs. Tomorrow's parliamentary session will feature the political positions adopted by the opposition party leaders. Today's presentation will be completed on Saturday when the Parliament will vote on the governmental policy. [03] LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS OPENS NEW GREEK STUDIES CENTERLondon, October 10 (M.P.A.)A new center of Greek studies will be inaugurated at the London School of Economics today by foreign Undersecretary George Papandreou.The center, titled "Greek Observatory for the Study of Modern Greece" will serve as a research facility for educators, historians and students. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Mr. Papandreou stated that the Greek Government's aim is to optimally contribute to the establishment of greek studies centers at foreign universities. Mr. Papandreou referred to recent legislation that foresees the creation of a committee comprising representatives from the ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs and Culture, as well as the Foundation of Education of the Greeks Living Abroad, which will oversee the priorities of these tasks and provide funding for the establishment of greek sections in various universities abroad. Among the set targets is the establishment of a Greek studies center in Eastern Europe and Russia. [04] MINISTER OF MACEDONIAN THRACE PHILIPPOS PETSALNIKOS TO VISIT AUSTRALIAThessaloniki, October 10 (M.P.A.)The Minister of Macedonia-Thrace Philippos Petsalnikos will visit Australia at the end of October in order to participate at the "Dimitria" annual festival, organized by the Victorian Pan-Macedonian Union.Mr. Petsalnikos will arrive in Sydney on October 30 and, during his two-day visit will travel to Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. [05] US SPECIAL COORDNATOR FOR CYPRUS TO LEAVE POST, REPLACEMENT UNKNOWNNicosia, October 10 (M.P.A.)United States Ambassador to Cyprus James Williams will depart from his position as the State Department's special coordinator for Cyprus, although this move does not represent a demotion of the Cyprus matter, according to White House spokesman Nicholas Burns.Mr. Burns stated that Mr. Williams' departure should not be construed as a reduction in the U.S.'s efforts to promote a solution to the cypriot issue. "This change is in no way signifying any lessening of the administration's resolve to be helpful to the parties of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey," Mr. Burns stated, adding that it is a normal rotation in Mr. Williams' duties. The White House offcial did not say who will replace Mr. Williams. 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: Brief News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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