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Macedonian Press Agency: Brief News in English, 97-04-22Macedonian 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, April 22, 1997TITLES
NEWS IN DETAIL[01] GREECE SAYS YES TO EU'S PROPOSAL TO FORM WISEMEN'S COMMITTEEAthens, April 22 (MPA)The Greek government submitted its positive response to the EU's Dutch-held presidency proposal to form a committee of wise men who will address Greek-Turkish issues.However, the brief response refers to technical and procedural details concerning the committee and does not contain the names of the participants or a list of the items up for discussion. The document does refer to The Hague's process and to the continental shelf issue, specifically to the legal interpretation of the accords that apply to the Aegean Sea. The Greek response was submitted late last night and Ankara's response is also awaited today, although it could be delayed for a few days since Turkey is celebrating religious holidays. A.F. [02] PRESIDENT OF GREECE ADDRESSES C OF E PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLYStrasburg, April 22 (MPA)The President of the Hellenic Republic Kostis Stephanopoulos addressed the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly yesterday, where he fielded questions from foreign deputies, among them three Turkish parliamentarians who attempted to propagandize in an inflammatory manner their country's positions.President Stephanopoulos stated that "it is Turkey who doesn't respect the international laws and resorts to threats of war." Moreover, the President referred to the Turkish behavior against the Greek minority living in Istanbul, Imvros and Tenedos. A.F. [03] FIRST GREEK TROOPS HAVE ARRIVED AT VLOREVlore, April 22 (MPA)The first part of the Greek troops who are participating in the multinational peacekeeping force, code-named "Alba", to Albania have arrived at a military camp in Vlore where they will supervise the safe transport of the incoming humanitarian aid.The Greek Navy's two tank-landing ships "Samos" and Chios" will arrive in Durres tomorrow, transporting 420 troops and 92 vehicles. Meanwhile, Albania's ruling Democratic Party is suffering from internal warring, fueling rumors that the party will collapse and a new conservative faction will be formed in its place. Thirteen deputies of the Democratic Party departed from Parliament after having signed a common statement wherein they distanced themselves from President Sali Berisha and held him as being responsible for today's crisis. Also, members of the party's National Council, who dissented with Mr. Berisha's policy and signed the statement, were removed from their positions. As a result, another 2,200 party members differentiated themselves from the party. A.F. [04] ALTERNATE FOREIGN MINISTER SPEAKS TO "LIBERAZIONE"Rome, April 22 (MPA)"Europe must grant more attention to the problems in the Balkans," stated Greece's alternate Foreign Minister George Papandreou during his interview with the Italian daily "Liberazione".Among other things, Mr. Papandreou pointed out that Greece has played a leading role in promoting Mediterranean cooperation. Moreover, he said that the principle of "spheres of influence" is outdated and emphasized that cooperation among the states must be fortified. Referring to Greek-Turkish relations, Mr. Papandreou said that "they are not dealt with under a long-term prism", especially after the recently- expressed European positions, he added. Lastly, the aternate Foreign Minister addressed the matter of the Albanian immigrants, of whom 400,000 live in Greece, and said that this problem must be tackled by providing aid to Albania so that the immigration wave will subside. A.F. [05] DEVELOPMENT MINISTER SAYS MARKET ACTIVITY IS SATISFACTORYAthens, April 22 (MPA)The Minister of Development Vasso Papandreou stated that up to now, the market activity in light of the Easter holiday is quite positive, with an abundance of goods and foodstuffs available at reasonable prices. As a matter of fact, she stated, certain goods are sold at a lower price this year in comparison to 1996. Lamb prices vary from 1,300-2,000 GRD per kilo for domestic, while imported lamb sells at 1,100 to 1,200 GRD per kilo. A.F.[06] FYROM: EIGHT DEPUTIES INVOLVED IN TAT BANKING SCANDALSkopje, April 22 (MPA)Eight parliamentarians and their family members are said to be involved in the TAT's banking scandal that has rocked FYROM, according to the district attorney's findings.The customers of FYROM's banking institution TAT threaten to hold massive rallies in case their government does not publicize the findings of its recent investigation in the bank's accounting books. According to press reports in FYROM, the bank's clients have formed an association whose leader accuses the government of intending to keep its findings secret, thus fueling the customers' worries that the state is trying to protect its own who may also be involved in the scandal. A.F. [07] EU MAY GRANT OK TO STATE AID FOR GREEK, GERMAN AND SPANISH SHIPYARDSBrussels, April 22 (MPA)The European Union's industry ministers appear to be willing to give the go-ahead for state-aid to Greece, German and Spanish problematic shipyards, in spite of the opposition expressed by Britain and the three Scandinavian member-states.The EU's Industry Commissioner Martin Bangermann stated that the Council of Ministers will approve this request, although Sweden, the only country so far that has openly expressed its opposition to this aid, has said that it will vote against it. 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: Brief News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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