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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 02-06-12The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather forecastSunshine is forecast in most parts of the country, with showers or isolated storms in the north, mainly on high ground. Winds northerly, moderate to strong, turning very strong in southern seas. On the northern mainland, temperatures will range from 16C to 29C; in the Ionian and on the rest of the mainland from 18C to 31C; and in the Aegean islands from 19C to 28C. Sunny in Athens, with temperatures between 19C and 30C. Scattered cloud in Thessaloniki, with temperatures from 18C to 28C.(12/6/2002 11:42:00 ðì) [02] Avramopoulos suspends the operation of his partyAthens Mayor Dimitris Avramopoulos, founder and president of the Movement of Free Citizens (KEP) party, on Tuesday announced his decision to suspend the operation of his party and its tranformation into a Movement of Political Reflection and Intervention.Mr Avramopoulos announced the official creation of his party in March 2001 and was elected party leader at the KEP Founding Congress in Thessaloniki, in November 2001. He gave as reasons for his decision what he called ''the suffocating frame of polarisation'' and financial difficulties. Mr Avramopoulos avoided to elaborate on his future plans. From his side, government spokesman Christos Protopapas attributed the deadlock of Mr Avramoulos’ party to the lack of policy and programming and inability to intervene in serious problems New Democracy spokesman Theodoris Roussopoulos stated that his party would evaluate the new developments, while New Democracy Honorary President Costas Mitsotakis stated that Mr Avramopoulos’ position was with the main opposition party. Finally, Synaspismos party Press official Nikos Voutsis described the creation and liquidation of political parties for the country’s political life on the basis of polls and personal policies a sad phenomenon. (12/6/2002 11:44:00 ðì) [03] Simitis,Aznar discuss crucial issuesPrime Minister Costas Simitis discussed the issue of the European army with his Spanish counterpart Jose Maria Aznar on Tuesday. Both men stated that they were optimistic over a settlement of the issue.Aznar referred to the Seville summit on June 20-21 and its agenda. In his view, the most important issue is the adoption of a common European policy on immigration and asylum. Another issue discussed was the Euro army issue. Regarding the issue of illegal immigration to Greece, Mr Simitis stated that a border guards force should be set up, while referring to the European army issue he stated that discussions continued so as a mutually accepted solution could be found. Mr Aznar stressed that he was neither optimistic nor pessimistic, hoping that a solution would be found in the immediate future. On a relative development, New Democracy party leader Costas Karamanlis, who is in the USA met with American Vice President Dick Chenney and Secretary of State Colin Powel to whom he expressed his disagreement with the Ankara text regarding the European army issue. However, the American side described the text as “very good” and reiterated that the issue should be solved by the European Union. (12/6/2002 11:48:00 ðì) [04] Stefanis to be sworn inCostas Stefanis the new Health Minister will be sworn in on Thursday. Government spokesman Christos Protopapas stated that the reform of the National Health System would continue, adding that Mr Stefanis agreed to contribute to its reform.(12/6/2002 11:49:00 ðì) [05] Greece, FYROM to hold discussions on the name issueDiscussions between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on this country’s name are resuming at the United Nations headquarters today.According to all indications, the intermediary agreement of 1995 that ends in the beginning of September will be extended for one more year, following the two countries’ agreement. (12/6/2002 11:41:00 ðì) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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