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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 01-05-11
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
CONTENTS
[01] Discussion on the Social Security Issue in Parliament
[02] Turkey condemned for violation of Human Rights
[03] Karamanlis to visit Belgrade
[04] Invasion of the Greek airspace by Turkish war planes
[05] Merchant Marine minister Papoutsis in the USA
[06] Christodoulos continues his visit to Russia
[07] Pope s visit to Greece beneficial says Theoktistos
[08] Greek doctor maintains he can cure all kinds of cancer
[09] Foreign leaders to visit Crete for Battle of Crete events
[10] Discussion on upgrading of Technological Institutes to continue
[11] Olympic villages to host about 11.000 journalists
[12] Visas for foreigners living and working in Greece
[13] Marginal loses in Athens Stock Exchange yesterday
NEWS IN ENGLISH ERA 5 - THE VOICE OF GREECE
11/5/2001 12:29:00 μμ
[01] Discussion on the Social Security Issue in Parliament
The discussion of political party leaders and the Prime minister Costas
Simitis in Parliament yesterday focused on the reform of the Social
Security System. Mr. Simitis accused the New Democracy party of
hypocricy, since it presented a tough position in its site as regards
the Social Security issue.
The Prime minister also compared data regarding the economy and the
standard of living today with that during the time when New Democracy
party was ruling. Replying, the New Democracy party leader Costas
accused the Prime Minister of choosing tension, maintaining that the
budget was fake and that Mr. Simitis had lost control.
Finally, the Coalition of the Left Wing and Progress party leader Nikos
Konstantopoulos said that the Prime minister ought to reply to the
criticism made by employees and the Trade Unions.
[02] Turkey condemned for violation of Human Rights
The Human Rights court of the European Council condemned Turkey for the
violation of human rights in Cyprus during the 1974 invasion in Cyprus,
accepting Cyprus? fourth inter-state lodge against Turkey. The lodge
against Turkey is related to the whole spectrum of violation of human
rights during the invasion and during the occupation of part of the
island by Turkey. The verdict of the European Court is binding and
final.
[03] Karamanlis to visit Belgrade
New Democracy President Costas Karamanlis is visiting Belgrade today.
Mr. Karamanlis will be received by the President of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia Voislav Kostounica and will meet with Foreign
minister Goran Svilanovic.
[04] Invasion of the Greek airspace by Turkish war planes
Within the framework of a militiary exercise, Turkish jet fighters and
helicopters violated the Greek airspace west of Lesvos and the area of
Kastelorizo seven times yesterday. In the meantime, the yearly military
exercise of the Greek Navy Thunderstorm 2001, which began last Monday
is under way and will end on May 12. Besides, another military exercise
codenamed Sarisa 2001 will begin in Central Macedonia tomorrow and will
end on May 17.
[05] Merchant Marine minister Papoutsis in the USA
Merchant Marine minister Christos Papoutsis met with the American
Transport minister Norman Mineta in Washington yesterday. The two
ministers agreed to work further for the upgrading of bilateral issues
in the Merchant Marine sector and promote their cooperation in
International Organisations. Mr. Papoutsis visited the headquarters of
the American Anti-drug Service and had other important meetings.
[06] Christodoulos continues his visit to Russia
Addressing the Pontians, who welcomed him at the Greek Consulate in
Saint Petesburgh yesterday, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
Christodoulos said that the Greeks are not nationalists but support
ecumenism. Mr. Christodoulos is continuing his official visit to Russia
and today the Churches will commence discussions to settle certain
issues related to the Patriarchate of Moscow and the Archibishopric of
Greece.
[07] Pope s visit to Greece beneficial says Theoktistos
Within the framework of the Conference of the World Council of Churhes
taking place in Bucharest, the Orthodox Patriarch of Rumania
Theoktistos stated that the recent visit of Pope John Paul II to Greece
was beneficial. Besides, the Patriarch appeared ?optimistic? for a
possible visit of the Pope to Russia, despite the reservations of the
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexios.
[08] Greek doctor maintains he can cure all kinds of cancer
Special pathologist, pchychiatrist, oncologist and Professor of the
University of Athens Eleftherios Miliopoulos maintains that he has
discovered a method based on 90 steps that can cure all kinds of
cancer. According to Mr. Miliopoulos the treatment is based on three
axis: special nutrition, phsychological support and medication based on
30 different drugs and enzymes.
[09] Foreign leaders to visit Crete for Battle of Crete events
In order to be present at the events for the 60th anniversary of the
Battle of Crete, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is vising
Greece officially on May 17. She will be accompanied by veterans who
fought in Crete 60 years ago and a delegation of businessmen, who are
expected to meet with Greek officials in order to boost the economic
cooperation between the two countries. Visiting Crete will also be the
Australian minister of veterans Bruce Scott, who will be accompanied by
Australian officials and 22 veterans aged between 78 and 85.
[10] Discussion on upgrading of Technological Institutes to continue
Education minister Petros Efthymiou has stresssed that the discussion
on the upgrading of the Technological Institutes will continue in
Parliament next week University rectors are reacting to the draft-bill
for the upgrading of the Technological Institutes with absention from
their duties next Monday in order to decide on their further actions.
On the contrary, the Presidents of Technological Institutes, who are
meeting in Igoumenitsa tomorrow, have stated that they are satisfied
with the draft-bill and are expected to end their mobilisations.
[11] Olympic villages to host about 11.000 journalists
The government and the Athens 2004 committee had agreed that the
agreements regarding the construction of six villages to house
journalists will be signed on May 31. The villages will be constructed
in Marousi, Pallini, Agios Andreas and Amygdaleza and will host 11.000
journalists during the Olympic Games.
[12] Visas for foreigners living and working in Greece
Thousands of foreigners, who are living and working in Greece, will be
allowed to stay in Greece according to the new law for immigrants which
will be valid from June 2. The immigrants will have to submit the
supporting documents within two months.
[13] Marginal loses in Athens Stock Exchange yesterday
The General Share Price Index of the Athens Stock Exchange yesterday
dropped slightly by 0,05%, closing at 3.111,48%.
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