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Macedonian Press Agency: Brief News in English, 98-08-10Macedonian 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 THE MACEDONIAN PRESS AGENCYThessaloniki, August 10, 1998TITLES
NEWS IN DETAIL[01] GOVERNMENT CABINET CONVENES OVER FIRESAthens, August 10 (MPA)The ministers of the Interior, Environment, Agriculture and the undersecretary of Finance participated in a Cabinet meeting today in order to tackle fire-related issues, such as the compensation to be granted to those damaged by the blazes.The Minister of Public Order George Romeos said that the fires were largely a result of organized arson, while the Minster of Agriculture Stephanos Tzoumakas refuted rumors wanting him to resign. [02] CONFLICT MOUNTS IN KOSSOVO, DEATH TOLL RISESPrishtina, August 10 (MPA)Tens of lives have been lost over the weekend in the strife- torn region of Kossovo, according to Albanian press reports, while hundreds of others are reported as missing. According to the same reports, 450 persons were killed until August 5, while approximately 317,000 were forced to abandon their homes. Damages are estimated at reaching DM three million. Meanwhile, United Nations humanitarian missions are reporting a series of obstacles in terms of delivering the aid to the stricken region.[03] TURKISH PM TO VISIT ISRAEL, JORDAN AND PALESTINEAnkara, August 10 (MPA)Turkish Prime Minster Mesut Yilmaz is to conduct official visits to Israel, Jordan and Palestine between September 5-8.Mr. Yilmaz, who is to be accompanied by a large delegation of Turkish businessmen, is expected to be received by King Hussein in Jordan, as well as with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netaniahu and Israeli President Ezer Weissman. Lastly, the Turkish Premier is to be received by the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at the Gaza Strip. [04] YUGOSLAVIA WINS WORLD BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN ATHENSAthens, August 10 (MPA)Yugoslavia won the 13th World Basketball Championship in Athens last night, beating Russia 64-62. The United States placed third after defeating Greece 84-61. Prime Minister Kostas Simitis forwarded a telegram congratulating the Greek national basketball team for its success in coming fourth in the world. “I congratulate you for the successful course in the 13th World Basketball Championship, “ Mr. Simitis stated in his message. “Your performance, your methodical system and your fighting spirit, your tempo and your organizing have placed you in the four best teams in the world."Main opposition party leader, New Democracy’s Kostas Karamanlis also sent a congratulatory telegram to the Greek national team, along with other political party leaders. [05] CYPRIOT GOVERNMENT HAS SENT ITS MESSAGE TO EUROPENicosia, August 10 (MPA)The Cypriot government has submitted a specific proposal concerning the island’s demilitarization, which also provides solutions to the rising tension and the arms pile-up, stated government spokesperson Christos Stylianides.Mr. Stylianides addressed yesterday’s memorial service held in honor of Tasos Isaak and Solomos Solomou who were killed by the Turkish occupation forces. Moreover, Mr. Stylianides stressed the need for the Greek people to support the Cyprus issue. [06] MANY ELDERLY PERSONS SUCCUMB TO HIGH TEMPERATURES IN GREECE, CYPRUSThessaloniki, August 10 (MPA)Tens of senior citizens have died in Greece and Cyprus over the recent days, by causes related to heatstroke that was brought on by the scorching temperatures, which at certain days soared to 40C and were combined with high humidity levels.The health agencies of both countries are on a campaign to inform the public on preventive measures that should be taken in order to alleviate the suffering, especially targeting those elderly persons who live alone. [07] GREECE, ALBANIA TO SIGN COOPERATION PROTOCOL TODAYAthens, August 10 (MPA)A cooperation protocol is to be signed today between Greece and Albania, foreseeing joint patrols along the two countries’ common sea border. The protocol is aimed at policing the region more effectively, such as combating illegal immigration, drug trafficking and unlawful fishing. A special ceremony will be held at the island of Corfu, which will be attended by Merchant Marine Minister Stavros Soumakis and Albanian Interior Minister Neritan Ceka.[08] FAYUM’S PORTRAITS COLLECTION PRESENTED AT THESSALONIKI’S MUSEUMThessaloniki, August 10 (MPA)The famous series of Fayum’s portraits is currently on display at Thessaloniki’s Museum of Byzantine Civilization.The portraits, dating back to the 1st and 4th centuries A.D. are characterized by an intense realism, the artist having employed a method that wavers between impressionism and naturalism. The exhibit will last until the end of August. [09] PRICES TO DROP IN MANY FOODSTUFFS AS OF TODAYAthens, August 10 (MPA)Following an agreement reached between the Undersecretary of Development Michalis Chrysochoides and the owners of Greek supermarkets, prices are to drop in a great number of basic foodstuffs as of today.Prices are to be up to 10% lower in rice, pasta, legumes and other foods. This is part of a plan to further reduce the inflation rate by the end of the year. [10] ISLAND OF LESVOS TO BE REPRESENTED AT IZMIR TRADE EXHIBITIONAthens, August 10 (MPA)The Lesvos Chamber of Commerce and the Foreign Trade Organization are cooperating to organize the island's presence at the Izmir international trade exhibition set for August 27 to 29. The island will be represented by about 40 businessmen in an effort to promote trade between the Greek islands of the eastern Aegean and the Asia Minor coastal region. The chambers of Izmir and Lesvos are working toward this goal with the Young Turkish Businessmen's Union.[11] PASSENGERS QUIZZED AFTER HIJACK OF RUSSIAN JETMoscow, August 10 (MPA)Russian security officials have questioned 97 passengers of an airliner that appeared to have been hijacked on a domestic flight, the BBC has reported. The TU-154 jet from the Siberian city of Ust-Ilimsk was held up after touching down at Domodedovo airport in Moscow shortly before 11am local time on Sunday. The crew found a note threatening to detonate a bomb unless a $100,000 ransom was paid. The note demanded that the money should be paid in roubles and placed in the plane's toilet. It also said that the plane should stay at least three hours at Domodedovo airport and that all passengers be allowed to leave without any checks. It is not known who left the note. The passengers were eventually escorted off and the plane was searched. No explosive device was found. The BBC correspondent in Moscow said it is not clear whether the incident amounted to a serious hijacking attempt, or was a hoax. Other airport traffic was unaffected by the incident. The BBC's correspondent says security at many of Russia's provincial airports is poor and internal flights are frequently the targets of hijack attempts. Most end peacefully with the hijacker surrendering to police.[12] BULGARIA BIDS FAREWELL TO DEPOSED COMMUNIST LEADER TODOR ZHIVKOVSofia, August 10 (MPA)Several thousand Bulgarians took part in a funeral procession through the center of Sofia, in order to honor the former Communist ruler, Todor Zhivkov. The funeral procession was organized by the opposition Socialists after Bulgaria's center-right government refused to give Mr. Zhivkov a state funeral. Mourners paid their last respects as his coffin stood in Batenberg Square at the steps of the former Royal Palace in the Bulgarian capital before being moved to his final resting place. The procession ended in the main city cemetery where Mr. Zhivkov was buried in a non-religious family ceremony alongside his wife Mara Maleeva. Mr. Zhivkov, who died on Thursday aged 86, headed the Bulgarian Communist Party for 35 years until he was ousted as Communism collapsed in Eastern Europe.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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