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Athens News Agency: Daily News Bulletin in English, 96-11-28

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From: The Greek Press & Information Office, Ottawa Canada <grnewsca@sympatico.ca>

ATHENS NEWS AGENCY BULLETIN (No 1052), November 28, 1996

Greek Press & Information Office
Ottawa, Canada
E-Mail Address: grnewsca@sympatico.ca


CONTENTS

  • [01] Evert-Mitsotakis clash spills over into ND political council meeting
  • [02] Nationwide 24-hour strike today
  • [03] No going back on tax measures, Reppas says
  • [04] Athens replies to UN report on religious freedom in Greece
  • [05] Kastanidis to attend today's EU transport ministers' council
  • [06] Simitis to chair PASOK executive bureau meeting today
  • [07] Kaklamanis meets with Greece's delegation to WEU summit
  • [08] Turkish secret services linked to forest fires on Greek isles
  • [09] Ciller: Turkey willing to take recourse to The Hague if dialogue with Greece fails
  • [10] Kaklamanis meets with Russian counterpart Zelezniev
  • [11] NATO, former Warsaw Pact officers meet in Thessaloniki
  • [12] Vartholomeos ends Australia visit
  • [13] Exhibition on Alexander the Great opens in NY
  • [14] Chief of Staff to visit Bulgaria next week
  • [15] Two Ukrainians found murdered
  • [16] Papoutsis initiative aims to outlaw 'sex tourism'
  • [17] Balkan women meet in Thessaloniki to discuss problems
  • [18] Italian, Greek ferries collide
  • [19] Issue of Parthenon Marbles discussed between Simitis, Venizelos
  • [20] SEB calls proposed new taxes on businesses a 'counter-incentive'
  • [21] Simitis, PASOK deputies discuss '97 budget
  • [22] Ships stranded at Piraeus as seamen join today's general strike
  • [23] Tzoumakas calls for dialogue with farmers on future of produce prices
  • [24] Chinese silk experts visit Evros
  • [25] Pachtas confident EU fund absorption will be good next year
  • [26] Greek industrial climate improving, IOBE report says
  • [27] SEBE to study effects of 'hard drachma' policy on exports

  • [01] Evert-Mitsotakis clash spills over into ND political council meeting

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    The main opposition New Democracy party's political council session took place amidst considerable tension yesterday, marked by yet another clash between ND leader Miltiades Evert and former premier Constantine Mitsotakis, and in the aftermath of the latter's recent interview in a monthly magazine which rekindled a long-standing feud between the two men.

    Sources said that in addressing ND's honorary president and former premier, Mr. Evert stressed that he would not be invited to the political council in future, because he had undermined the authority and history of the party with his recent statements.

    Referring to a charge by Mr. Mitsotakis in the interview with the magazine "Status" that he (Evert) was not telling the Greek people the truth, Mr. Evert said: "You cannot call other people liars... I have been elected twice through democratic procedures and I have to defend the dignity of my office".

    In a direct personal attack on Mr. Mitsotakis, he added: "I have not been prime minister saying one thing and doing another."

    On his part, Mr. Mitsotakis replied that he participated in the council according to provisions in the party's charter, and it was not within the ND leader's right to exclude him, stressing that he ought to be prepared to accept criticism in view of the agreement reached in the council's last session, namely, that all contenders for the ND leadership should have equal opportunities and should not be threatened with expulsion.

    After the session, Mr. Mitsotakis stated he would return to the political council after the ND congress next year, and that he supported the views expressed by former minister George Souflias, a recent leadership contender.

    He also dismissed fears of the party's split.

    Former premier George Rallis described the discussion as constructive, adding his confidence that the course towards the congress, which was to be held as soon as possible (late February or early March) would be smooth and without upheavals.

    Shortly before the session, Mr. Mitsotakis said that where democratic procedures prevailed, there were no impasses.

    "The course towards an honest and representative congress, which will authentically express the will of the party's base is a one-way street for New Democracy. No one must attempt to impede this course," he said.

    Mr. Souflias noted that the party would not break up as no one wished it.

    "What must take place is a congress without disputes, representative and honest, because only in this way will New Democracy be reborn, and we shall attain our goal of winning the next election and becoming a government," he said.

    Former premier Tzannis Tzannetakis also said he did not fear a break up if there was good will, while former parliamentary group secretary Stavros Dimas said he hoped the session would be about the future, and not the past.

    [02] Nationwide 24-hour strike today

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Labor unions are expected to mobilize throughout the nation today with 24-hour strikes to express opposition to the government's recently economic policy.

    The General Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE) and the Civil Servants' Supreme Administrative Council (ADEDY) have called for strike actions, which is expected to paralyze the country. Employees in hospitals, the mass transportation sector, banks , public utilities, industry and commerce also participating, while farmers are expected to block national roads around the country.

    Taxi drivers were scheduled to begin a strike at 5 this morning, which will be continued until 5 a.m. tomorrow.

    Teachers and nursery school staff declared strikes yesterday, following a meeting between teachers' representatives and Education Minister Gerassimos Arsenis, which was deemed by the former as unsatisfactory. The teachers will meet with the minister again on Monday.

    Due to the strikes, traffic restrictions in Athens will not be in force today, and all private cars may circulate freely within the capital's restricted zone.

    [03] No going back on tax measures, Reppas says

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    "The decisions announced yesterday by National Economy and Finance Minister Yiannos Papantoniou concerning tax policy are the final ones," government spokesman Dimitris Reppas said yesterday.

    Mr. Papantoniou on Tuesday announced new taxation measures and the abolition of several tax exemptions, saying the additional burden will be paid by "those who have and own."

    Asked about the government's intention to cut the benefit currently given to mothers with large families, Mr. Reppas said the measure would enable the channeling of funds to young mothers, "since priority will be given to mothers with children up to six years of age."

    Replying to other questions concerning the nationwide protests organized by farmers and workers, Mr. Reppas said the government was aware that problems existed, "which is why it took its decisions with sensitivity..."

    He expressed the hope that farmers and strikers, "who have the same sensitivity about the course of the country", would understand that "there is only one road, namely, the one shown by the government's policy."

    Mr. Reppas ruled out the possibility of legislative measures being taken by the government to confront the labor action.

    "There is no such issue. Greek society is not made up of friends and enemies," he added.

    [04] Athens replies to UN report on religious freedom in Greece

    United Nations, 28/11/1996 (ANA - M. Georgiadou)

    Greece's deputy permanent representative at the United Nations yesterday conveyed to UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali Athens' reply to a UN report on religious freedom in Greece, describing observations with in the document as "groundless".

    The report was compiled by special UN rapporteur Abdelfatah Amor.

    Regarding the appointment of muftis (Muslim religious officials) by the state, the Greek reply states that the practice is in line with that followed in practically all Islamic countries, and that any procedure for their election would clash with constitutional provisions regarding the independence of the judiciary and avoidance of creating clientele relationships - given that muftis also exercise judicial functions within a Muslim community.

    The Greek reply also points out Mr. Amor's observations concerning the satisfactory treatment of the Jewish, Protestant and Catholic minorities in Greece.

    [05] Kastanidis to attend today's EU transport ministers' council

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Transport and Communications Minister Haris Kastanidis will attend today's European Union council of transport and communications ministers in Brussels, whose agenda will include a briefing on satellite and mobile communications.

    Other issues to be discussed are a proposal on the development of post office services and a draft proposal on allegedly harmful or illegal information on the Internet network.

    [06] Simitis to chair PASOK executive bureau meeting today

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Prime Minister and PASOK leader Costas Simitis will chair a meeting of the party's executive bureau today, which according to sources, will focus on an assessment of the government's and the party's post-election course, as well as on the results of regional assemblies held in previous days.

    The meeting comes in the wake of economic policy announced recently, as well as the response economic measures received. The government's communication policy will also be examined.

    [07] Kaklamanis meets with Greece's delegation to WEU summit

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Parliament President Apostolos Kaklamanis yesterday met with members of Greece's parliamentary delegation to the assembly of the West European Union (WEU) in view of its 42nd annual summit - to be held in Paris next week.

    The summit will elect the new presidency of the organization as well as the presidencies of the assembly's commissions.

    The head of the Greek delegation, PASOK deputy Dinos Vrettos, is a candidate for the position of WEU Vice-President.

    The summit will also discuss the issues of safety and co-operation in Europe, parliamentary co-operation in the Black Sea region, security in the Mediterranean basin and the future role of WEU.

    [08] Turkish secret services linked to forest fires on Greek isles

    Istanbul, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    A fatal traffic accident earlier this month near the Turkish village of Susurluk, which exposed connections between the neighboring nation's underworld and the state, has also produced allegations of involvement by Ankara's secret services in several forest fires that devastated several Greek islands in recent years.

    The continuing public controversy in Turkey regarding the involvement of the extremist right-wing "gray wolves" organization in drug smuggling and murder cases has also led to claims of arson on Greek forests by Sedat Bucak, a True Path Party (DYP) deputy, during a television interview.

    Bucak, the only survivor in the Susurluk accident, said Abdullah Catli - one of three individuals killed in the incident - had participated in arsons on Greek forests. On the following day the nationalist publication "Yeni Safak" came out with a headline reading "We burned Rhodes", but copies of the newspaper were destroyed in a suspicious fire that hit its offices the same day.

    Bucak is the leader of a loyalist Kurdish faction which recruits thousands of civil guards in the country's southeast. The shadowy figure is considered well-connected and informed on activities of special forces, with which he co-operates closely, according to reports.

    Torching of forests in predominantly Kurdish areas of southeastern Turkey is alleged to be one of the methods used by Turkish special forces to flush out Kurdish separatists and to force civilians to abandon their villages.

    According to reports, Greek authorities have gathered a mass of evidence leading to the conclusion that many of the fires which destroyed forests on Greek islands were not simply the result of arson, but of sabotage operations carried out by specially t rained forces.

    Although Turkish Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan has promised that all aspects of the controversy arising from the accident will be uncovered, DYP leader and foreign minister Tansu Ciller has defended Catli.

    "I don't know if he is guilty or not... However, those who shoot or are injured in the name of this country, this nation and this state, we shall always remember with respect," she said.

    [09] Ciller: Turkey willing to take recourse to The Hague if dialogue with Greece fails

    The Hague, 28/11/1996 (ANA - G. Aliboutaki)

    Ankara is willing to promote dialogue with Athens on bilateral issues, and if this does not produce results, it would be willing to take recourse to the International Court of Justice at The Hague over differences.

    The statement was made during a brief interview on the "Nederland-2" television channel by Turkish Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller, who visited The Hague yesterday and met with Dutch Foreign Minister Hans van Mierlo. During the interview, Ms Ciller spoke of the importance given by the Turkish people to that country's entry into the European Union, saying the Turkish people are worried by problems delaying this accession.

    Replying to reporters' questions on Turkey's disputes with Greece, Ms Ciller said the problems "were created from the day on which the Greeks" occupied Imia, adding: "Where Turkey's children are accustomed to swimming."

    Ms Ciller also claimed that Turkey is an important country for Europe, while speaking on the Kurdish issue, she said her country faces problems due to the conditions prevailing in the region.

    [10] Kaklamanis meets with Russian counterpart Zelezniev

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    The Greek and Russian Parliament Presidents, Apostolos Kaklamanis and Gennadi Zelezniev, respectively, yesterday affirmed an identity of views on important issues between the two countries, as well as their willingness for even closer and more productive relations.

    Mr. Kaklamanis asked his counterpart, who is on a two-day official visit to Athens, to convey his warm thanks to members of the Duma for their unanimous condemnation of Turkey's aggressive policy towards Greece.

    Both sides also expressed satisfaction with the very good relations between the two parliaments and co-operation of delegations in international organizations.

    Regarding economic relations, both sides noted a will to proceed at a faster pace with the natural gas project, the proposed Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline and an aluminum plant. Both men also drew attention to the need for a security system in the whole of Europe that will involve Russia and the countries of eastern Europe.

    [11] NATO, former Warsaw Pact officers meet in Thessaloniki

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    High-ranking NATO and former Warsaw Pact country officers met behind closed doors Tuesday and yesterday in Thessaloniki to exchange views on issues regarding defense co-operation and peace in southeastern Europe.

    Sources said discussion also included the issues of a NATO regional headquarters in Greece, and a rapid deployment force planned to be based in Thessaloniki.

    [12] Vartholomeos ends Australia visit

    Melbourne, 28/11/1996 (ANA - S. Hatzimanolis)

    Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos said yesterday that he had met with "an impressive center for Orthodoxy and an expatriate community which pleasantly surprised us" during his tour of Australia. "I am leaving with the best of impressions," Vartholomeos, speaking at a special ceremony in Sydney on the occasion of feast day of Archbishop of Australia, Stylianos. Vartholomeos ended his visit to Australia yesterday.

    [13] Exhibition on Alexander the Great opens in NY

    New York, 28/11/1996 (ANA - M. Georgiadou)

    An exhibition entitled "From Pella to Alexandria: Marks of a Civilization", was opened in Fordham University recently by archaeology professor Dimitris Pandermalis.

    Prof. Pandermalis spoke of the determining presence of Alexander the Great in Egypt and referred to Alexandria as the "the first city of the vision for a Hellenic ecumenical presence, with the possibility of co-existence between Greeks and Egyptians."

    The academic also spoke of Alexander's visit to Memphis, where he honored both Greek and Egyptian gods.

    Prof. Pandermalis' lecture and a photo exhibition at the Greek Civilization Center in Manhattan were organized by the Center and the Pan-Macedonian Union, which is participating in the event.

    [14] Chief of Staff to visit Bulgaria next week

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    The Chief of the National Defense General Staff, Lieutenant-General (Air) Athanasios Tzoganis, will pay an official visit to Bulgaria from December 2-4 at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart General Tsvetan Bladenov Totomirov, it was announced yesterday.

    During his stay in the neighboring country, Lt.-Gen. Tzoganis will have talks with the political and military leadership of the Bulgarian defense ministry on issues of mutual interest in the defense sector.

    In addition, he will sign the program for bilateral military co-operation for 1997 and visit a number of military units and installations.

    [15] Two Ukrainians found murdered

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Two Ukrainian nationals were found murdered yesterday and a third seriously injured with multiple knife wounds aboard a fishing vessel moored in the channel of Nea Potidaia, Halkidiki in northern Greece.

    The two dead have been identified as Nikolae Amanatidi, 31 and Igor Sumarov, 35. The injured man, who has been taken to the Ippokratio Hospital in Thessaloniki, was named as Vladimir Lugvinov, 35.

    An investigation is under way to find the killer or killers.

    [16] Papoutsis initiative aims to outlaw 'sex tourism'

    Brussels, 28/11/1996 (ANA-M.Savva)

    The European Commission has sent a letter to the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers proposing a series of measures against sex tourism.

    The letter was sent at the initiative of EU Commissioner Christos Papoutsis who said that sexual abuse of children in third countries was unacceptable and linked to tourism.

    "I believe it is time to react and take careful and responsible action," Mr. Papoutsis said.

    Proposed EU action calls for the mobilization of the member-states and the creation of a common front to battle sex tourism.

    "Tourism should be the winner in the battle against sex tourism which victimizes children," Mr. Papoutsis said, urging all EU member states, national parliaments, the tourism industry and other non-governmental organizations to help in this direction.

    "The European Union," he said, "should play a leading role in the formulation of a better future, one that respects human dignity."

    [17] Balkan women meet in Thessaloniki to discuss problems

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    A two-day conference bringing together women from all Balkan countries to discuss the status and problems of women in Balkan countries will be held in Thessaloniki over the weekend. The meeting, organized by the Women's Section of the Coalition of the Left and Progress party, will focus on democratization procedures and the participation of women in decision-making centers in the Balkan peninsula.

    It is also scheduled to discuss "peace, security, co-operation, viable development and the role of women."

    The meeting will be addressed by Coalition leader Nikos Constantopoulos and will be held with the participation of delegations and participants from Croatia, Montenegro, Moldova, FYROM, Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Turkey and Cyprus.

    The meeting will also explore the possibilities of co-operation among Balkan women.

    [18] Italian, Greek ferries collide

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    An Italian and Greek flag passenger/car ferry collided late Tuesday night, causing slight damage to the one but no injuries, Patras port authorities said today.

    The stern of the Italian-flag "Ionian Star", as it was entering the port, rammed into the stern of the Greek-flag "Aretoussa", causing light damage. The Aretoussa was immediately repaired and set sail early in the morning for Ancona, Italy.

    The Ionian Star is still in Patras Harbor with engine trouble probably caused by the collision.

    The vehicles and passengers from the Ionian Star left for Ancona on another ferry, the authorities said.

    [19] Issue of Parthenon Marbles discussed between Simitis, Venizelos

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Prime Minister Costas Simitis and Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos held a meeting yesterday to discuss progress over a series of culture ministry projects, including stepped up efforts to win the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum .

    During the meeting, it was announced that a contract would shortly be signed with an Italian firm for construction of a new Acropolis Museum, budgeted at 30 billion drachmas.

    Concerning the Parthenon Marbles, it was announced that legal procedures will be intensified for return of the removed friezes.

    "Conservation, study, promotion and projection of our cultural heritage combined with the promotion and reinforcement of the contemporary Greek culture are the two axis of the government's cultural policy," Mr. Simitis said after the meeting.

    The premier added that in 1997 Thessaloniki will become both the construction and cultural capital of Europe.

    [20] SEB calls proposed new taxes on businesses a 'counter-incentive'

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Federation of Greek Industry (SEB) President Iason Stratos said yesterday that an increase in taxation for businesses constitutes a counter-incentive for attracting capital, adding that he did not see a bold enough policy regarding denationalizations and privatizations.

    Commenting on the government's tax settlements, Mr. Stratos said an agreement has been reached on the issue of tax exemptions lacking a developmental or social character.

    It appears that industry disagrees with the taxation of land and building sites used by industrial enterprises, as well as with taxation for the transfer of shares of enterprises which are not registered with the Athens Stock Exchange.

    On the question of expenditure cutbacks, Mr. Stratos told reporters that for the first time in past years there is a restriction in first-stage expenditures.

    [21] Simitis, PASOK deputies discuss '97 budget

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Prime Minister Costas Simitis held a lengthy meeting yesterday with several PASOK deputies participating in Parliament's economic committee, focusing on the 1997 budget and the government's economic policy.

    Deputy Ioannis Haralambopoulos told reporters after the meeting that "the contact with the prime minister was useful, positive and constructive."

    He said it was focusing on exchanging views and not on complaints.

    Deputy Menas Stavrakaklis said it was a "long and painful dialogue", adding that the people must realize the necessary and just character of the government's new economic measures.

    [22] Ships stranded at Piraeus as seamen join today's general strike

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    No vessels will be leaving Piraeus or any other port in the prefecture of Attica today following the seamen's decision to join the 24-hour general strike organized by the General Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE) and the Civil Servants' Supreme Administrative Council (ADEDY).

    The seamen's strike will begin at 6.00 this morning and end at 06.00 the following day.

    Piraeus dockworkers have already stated their intention to participate in the general strike.

    One of the main demands of the unions is that the government index-link tax brackets to inflation. Its failure to do so for the past five years, they say, will in effect result in a drop in real income in 1997.

    [23] Tzoumakas calls for dialogue with farmers on future of produce prices

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Agriculture Minister Stefanos Tzoumakas called on farmers to agree to a national dialogue on the future of agricultural produce in Greece. Additionally, he announced a series of settlements in light of today's mobilizations by farmers.

    Mr. Tzoumakas said that the country's fiscal problems do not allow for any another policy, and conceded that farmers are faced with grave problems. He said their outstanding debts amounted to 350 billion drachmas, while the settlement of debts owed by cooperatives, exceeding 150 billion drachmas, was going ahead.

    Lastly, Mr. Tzoumakas said a committee has been created to table proposals by Dec. 10 on the settlement of farmers' debts.

    [24] Chinese silk experts visit Evros

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    Chinese silk experts began a two-day visit yesterday to Soufli, Evros, within the framework of co-operation between the National Foundation of Agricultural Research (EThIAGE) and the Chinese State Research and Technology Committee. The two organizations have also signed agreements for joint research programs in the silk production sector in Thrace, as well as for new varieties of cotton and for the production of mushrooms. A meeting was held in Soufli between the Chinese delegation, EThIiAGE officials and silk cooperative organizations to examine issues related to the development of silk production in the region.

    [25] Pachtas confident EU fund absorption will be good next year

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    "1997 will be a year in which the absorption of European Union funds will take off," National Economy Under-secretary Christos Pachtas said yesterday.

    In 1996, for the first time Greece will be very near to 100 per cent with respect to commitments.

    "Our forecast is that the figure will be approximately 90 per cent nationwide for the 13 Regional Programs and the 17 sector programs of the various ministries," Mr. Pachtas told reporters shortly before a meeting on the regional programs.

    With regard to inflows, Mr. Pachtas said, 1996 will be the first year for some time that not only will the target of 100 per cent be attained "but there will furthermore be over-absorption, that is, the target of approximately 600 billion drachmas which is expected to enter the country from the EU by the end of the year will be surpassed."

    Mr. Pachtas said this meant that Greece now had the necessary "steam-engines" with respect to infrastructure which will allow the country to attain its fund absorption targets.

    [26] Greek industrial climate improving, IOBE report says

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    The climate in Greek industry appears to be improving, according to the latest survey of the Institute for Economic and Industrial Studies (IOBE). According to the survey, the business expectations index shows a continuously upward trend, reaching 10 2.5 in September this year, which however is still down on the October 1995 figure of 114.

    At the same time, prospects for undertakings appeared to be positive for the next three months, according to statements by businessmen themselves. There were no substantial changes in the way Greek undertakings viewed the competitiveness of domestic industry in the third quarter of 1996, both with respect to the Greek market and abroad.

    The IOBE survey noted a drop in business expectations for the retail trade in the second quarter this year, but the more long-term expectations of retail companies continued to be optimistic.

    Among the undertakings asked in the survey, 56 per cent predicted that their situation would improve during the next six months, 43 per cent forecast that it would remain the same and only 1 per cent said it would worsen.

    [27] SEBE to study effects of 'hard drachma' policy on exports

    Athens, 28/11/1996 (ANA)

    The Federation of Exporters of Northern Greece (SEBE) is preparing a study on the repercussions of the "hard drachma" policy on the competitiveness of Greek exports, in an effort to gauge the issue for the first time.

    SEBE believes that "since the government's monetary and exchange policy will move in the same direction in 1997, as it was made known by National Economy Minister Yiannos Papantoniou, exports enterprises, and particularly those dealing with traditional markets in central Europe, are faced with the danger of their presence shrinking further."

    The study on the consequences of the hard drachma is expected to be completed in about a month and its results will be announced in January.

    End of English language section.


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