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Macedonian Press Agency: Brief News in English, 97-11-06Macedonian 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, November 6, 1997TITLES
NEWS IN DETAIL[01] GREECE WANTS TO SEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAPOULIAS- YILMAZ MEMORANDUMAthens 6 November (MPA)The Greek government expects to see the implementation of the Papoulias-Yilmaz memorandum by Turkey, stated Foreign Minister Theodoros Pangalos in an interview to the Greek state television on the results of the Inter-Balkan Summit in Crete and the Simitis- Yilmaz meeting.Mr.Pangalos said that the only statement made by mr.Yilmaz, that it’s worth while, is the implementation of the Papoulias- Yilmaz memorandum that was signed in 1988 but it has not been implemented yet because of Turkey, adding that it remains to be seen in action if Turkey has changed its position. Mr.Pangalos also denied the statements made by mr.Yilmaz, according to which, the Turkish Prime Minister had requested mr.Pangalos’ exclusion from the meeting with mr.Simitis. The Greek Foreign Minister stated characteristically that he is not the reason that led the Turks to claim half of the Aegean, occupy northern Cyprus and provoke the incidents that followed. [02] STEPHANOPOULOS: YILMAZ’S STATEMENTS ARE CLOSE TO BEING LUDICROUSAthens 6 November (MPA)Greek President Kostis Stephanopoulos, who attended the ceremony for the completion of the military exercise “Parmenion ‘97”, commented on the statements made by Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz on the final division of Cyprus, stating that they are close to being ludicrous.Meanwhile, Minister of Defense Akis Tsochatzopoulos stated that mr.Yilmaz virtually admitted that Turkey plays the role of the international troublemaker. [03] HIGH LEVEL MEETING IN THE FOREIGN MINISTRYAthens 6 November (MPA)Prime Minister Kostas Simitis met in Athens today with the leadership of the Foreign Ministry.The main subject of the discussion was the assessment of the situation created after the Inter-Balkan Summit meeting in Crete and the preparation of the government’s position that will be presented in Parliament this afternoon in the discussion that will be held at political party leaders’ level. [04] INFLATION WAS 4,7% IN OCTOBERAthens 6 November (MPA)Inflation was 4,7% in October, 0,2% less compared to September, according to data provided by the Greek National Statistics Agency.The downward course of the inflation is mainly due to the fall observed in the prices of medicines and certain food items. Meanwhile, a new drop was observed in the Athens Stock Exchange and the Bank of Greece made a new intervention by increasing again the interest rates in order to back the drachma. [05] CLINTON-YILMAZ MEETINGAnkara 6 November (MPA)Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz will meet with US President Bill Clinton in the White House on December 19.Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash stated from Istanbul that the Cyprus issue dates back to 1964 and the position adopted by the Greek Cypriots, who want their accession into the European Union, will lead the island to the final division. [06] DISCUSSION IN PARLIAMENT ON FOREIGN POLICYAthens 6 November (MPA)A discussion on the foreign policy will be held in Parliament today at political party leaders level and will take place after a request made by main opposition party of New Democracy.During the discussion, the Prime Minister is expected to give more details and inform the members of Parliament on the meeting he had with his Turkish counterpart Mesut Yilmaz in Crete. [07] EARTHQUAKE OF 5,4 ON THE RICHTER SCALE IN ITEAAthens 6 November (MPA)A strong earthquake measuring 5,4 on the Richter scale shook the sea region of the Korinthian Bay last night.The tremor was felt in Athens and in southern and central Greece. Electricity was cut off in many parts of central Greece and the earthquake’s epicenter was located in the region of Itea. Seismology professor Vasilis Papazachos stated that there is a notable increase in the seismic activity that is being recorded in central Greece. [08] YILMAZ THREATENS WITH THE DIVISION OF CYPRUSAnkara 6 November (MPA)Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz threatened from Austria that the opening of negotiations for Cyprus’ accession into the European Union will lead to the final division of the island.Meanwhile, US special envoy Richard Halbrooke will be in Cyprus next week for a series of contacts with Greek-Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. EU Commissioner Hans van den Broek responding to a question made by Greek Euro-Deputy Alekos Alavanos, on whether Ankara’s participation in a future European conference would be without pre- conditions, stated that Turkey must meet the same terms with all the other countries and should improve its human rights record. [09] NORWAY CRITICIZED TURKEY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND ITS PRESENCE IN IRAQOslo 6 November (MPA)The Foreign Minister of Norway, during his talks yesterday with Turkish government vice-president Bulent Ecevit, criticized Turkey for its military presence in northern Iraq and also for its human rights record.According to the statements made by the Norwegian Foreign Minister, Turkey’s permanent presence in Iraq is unacceptable, constitutes a violation of international agreements and will not be tolerated. Mr,Ecevit backed his government’s stance saying that the measures it took were necessary and said characteristically that for as long as Iraq plays an active role in the region Turkey has to take measures for its security. 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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