Macedonian Press Agency: Brief News in English, 97-08-13

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From: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.

BRIEF GREEK NEWS BULLETIN BY MACEDONIAN PRESS AGENCY

Thessaloniki, August 13, 1997

TITLES

[01] CLERIDES - DENKTASH TALKS CONTINUE IN SWITZERLAND

[02] GREECE EXPRESSES INTEREST IN BELGRADE-SKOPJE MOTOR HIGHWAY

[03] IOC PRESIDENT AND ITALY'S OLYMPIC COMMITTEE LEADER PRAISE "ATHENS '97"

[04] ALBANIA: POLICE EMBARK ON CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS

[05] GREECE'S WATER POLO TEAM TO PLAY AGAINST ITALY IN SEVILLE THIS EVENING

NEWS IN DETAIL

[01] CLERIDES - DENKTASH TALKS CONTINUE IN SWITZERLAND

Glion, August 13 (MPA)

The Cypriot government refrained from taking a position on the documents of Diego Cordobez, the UN Secretary-General's special envoy. Mr. Denktash has ruled out the possibility of signing a joint communiqu  following the end of the negotiations.

The two documents, which in essence replace Mr. Cordobez's previous documents submitted at the New York-held meeting between Clerides and Denktash, are not binding and one regards the substance of the talks, while the other concerns procedural matters.

Yesterday's meeting lasted 75 minutes and Mgrs. Clerides and Denktash tabled their views on the basic premises of the Cypriot issue. During yesterday's session of the National council, the positions where analysed and view were exchanged in regards to the two documents and potential modifications thereof.

Following today's session, which diplomats view as being the first substantial presentation of views and reactions from both sides, the National Council will convene again. A.F.

[02] GREECE EXPRESSES INTEREST IN BELGRADE-SKOPJE MOTOR HIGHWAY

Athens, August 13 (MPA)

The two men met in Athens yesterday and stressed the will to strengthen bilateral relations, especially in the economic sector, while they also stated that they advocate the immediate application of the Dayton Agreement with further reviews.

Mr. Milutinovic has issued an invitation to Greece's Premier Kostas Simitis for a formal visit to Belgrade. A.F.

[03] IOC PRESIDENT AND ITALY'S OLYMPIC COMMITTEE LEADER PRAISE "ATHENS '97"

Athens, August 13 (MPA)

They have both forwarded congratulatory telegrams to the President of Greece's Olympic Committee Labis Nikolaou, while Mr. Pescande also stated that the city's and the athletes' presentation was excellent. A.F.

[04] ALBANIA: POLICE EMBARK ON CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS

Tirana, August 13 (MPA)

According to sources from Albania's Ministry of the Interior, police forces entered Vlore, Gjirocastra, Tepeleni and Agii Saranta which cities have been under the control of armed gangs since March. The international community has clearly stated that it will continue to provide aid to Albania as long as the country's leaders insist on restoring order. A.F.

[05] GREECE'S WATER POLO TEAM TO PLAY AGAINST ITALY IN SEVILLE THIS EVENING

Seville, August 13 (MPA)

In the afternoon, the women's national water polo team will play against the Czech Republic at the same Championship.

Also held in Seville, the European Swimming Championships are held, along with the synchronised swimming competitions. A.F.

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