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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 02-07-24The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather forecastHot sunny weather is forecast in all parts of the country. Showers and storms will break out in the northern Ionian, Epirus and western Macedonia overnight. Winds north-northwesterly, light. In the north, temperatures will range from 20C to 37C; on the rest of the mainland from 22C to 39C; and in the Aegean islands from 24C to 36C. Temperatures in Athens between 26C and 39C; and in Thessaloniki from 24 to 37C.(24/7/2002 12:01:00 μμ) [02] Battle against terrorism continuesA 37-year-old teacher named Konstantinos Telios, who was born in the Aegean island of Samos in 1965 and is a permanent resident of Thessaloniki, is the “17 November” terrorist group member under the code-name “Markos”. The announcement was made by Thessaloniki Police General Director Major-General Nikiforos Tzatzakis on Tuesday.Mr. Tzatzakis stated that Telios appeared voluntarily to the police yesterday afternoon and admitted that he took part in specific acts within the framework of his participation in “17 November”. Meanwhile, alleged leader of the “November 17’ terrorist group Alekos Giotopoulos and members Vasilis Georgatos and Theodoros Psaradelis have been remanded in custody. According to his lawyer, Giotopoulos rejected all charges against him, adding that they were based on the preliminary inquiries of others being accused and some evidence deriving from records with pseudonyms and inaccuracies. Regarding Vassilis Georgatos, his advocates spoke of a typical political crime and stated that their client confessed that he had participated as a mere accomplice in certain acts of “November 17” until 1992, which he described as repulsive. Judges of appeal Leonidas Zervobeakos, Haris Birbos and Panos Petropoulos were assigned to carry out the main inquiry for “November 17” terrorist organisation. On a relative development Prime Minister Costas Simitis and Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysohoides met and discussed the latest developments on the battle against terrorism. According to information, Mr Chrysohoides briefed the Prime Minister on the progress taking place on this crucial issue. Moreover, after a meeting at the Police Headquarters in Attica yesterday, Mr Chrysohoides stated that democracy has dealt terrorism a blow, which had already been beaten on a political and ideological level. Meanwhile, Police Chief Fotis Nasiakos stated that 9 out of the 10 arrested members of the terrorist organisation confessed their participation in “November 17”, adding that these people had carried out the biggest part of the criminal acts of this organisation. At the same time, the head Public Prosecutor of the Court of First Instance has asked for a preliminary inquiry on the leakage to the Media of the pleas of the accused. Government spokesman Christos Protopapas from his side, condemned the leakage, while the Synaspismos party spoke of a multiple damaging act. Finally, American ambassador to Athens Thomas Miller stated that he had no evidence that there is a connection between “November 17” and PAK or PASOK cadres. He asked that attention be given only to his and other American officials’ statements that are in the active list. Also, he described the Greek Public Order Minister as “very capable”. (24/7/2002 12:02:00 μμ) Όλο το αρχείο... 1 εβδομάδα 1 μήνας 6 μήνες 1 χρόνος [03] NEWS IN ENGLISH - THE VOICE OF GREECE- Weather forecast (24/7/2002 12:01:00 μμ)- Battle against terrorism continues (24/7/2002 12:02:00 μμ) - Simitis to chair meeting on Euro force and Greek Presidency in the EU (24/7/2002 12:03:00 μμ) - Restoration of Democracy celebrated (24/7/2002 12:03:00 μμ) - Weather forecast (22/7/2002 1:10:00 μμ) - Developments in investigations into November 17 (22/7/2002 1:13:00 μμ) - President of the Republic to be briefed by Prime-minister Simitis and Public Order Minister today (22/7/2002 1:15:00 μμ) - American ambassador in Athens says long procedure for the dismantling of the November 17 guerilla group (22/7/2002 1:16:00 μμ) - Weather forecast (21/7/2002 11:35:00 πμ) - Stephanopoulos to be briefed by Chrysohoides (21/7/2002 11:38:00 πμ) - Simitis to meet with Barnier (21/7/2002 11:39:00 πμ) - Illegal immigrants’ arrests (21/7/2002 11:40:00 πμ) - More arrests of 17 November members (19/7/2002 11:49:00 πμ) - Weather forecast (19/7/2002 11:50:00 πμ) - Third Community Support Framework to be examined (19/7/2002 11:52:00 πμ) [04] Weather forecastHot sunny weather is forecast in all parts of the country. Showers and storms will break out in the northern Ionian, Epirus and western Macedonia overnight. Winds north-northwesterly, light. In the north, temperatures will range from 20C to 37C; on the rest of the mainland from 22C to 39C; and in the Aegean islands from 24C to 36C. Temperatures in Athens between 26C and 39C; and in Thessaloniki from 24 to 37C.(24/7/2002 12:03:00 μμ) [05] Restoration of Democracy celebratedOn the 28 anniversary of the restoration of democracy, the President of the Hellenic Republic Costis Stephanopoulos will host a reception at the Presidential Mansion to award honorary distinctions.At an address, Prime Minister Costas Simitis described terrorism as a blemish and disgrace” after the overthrow of the junta. “It was an attempt to undermine our 30-year long effort to restore Democracy in our country”, he said. From his side, New Democracy party leader Costas Karamanlis stated that all Greeks should remain united and support each other due to the crucial circumstances. The Communist party of Greece stated that the quality of our democracy is judged under the pretext of the combating of terrorism, while the Synaspismos party stated that the democratic public opinion would not tolerate the transformation of the issue of terrorism to the deterioration of the achieved framework of democratic rights and liberties. (24/7/2002 12:03:00 μμ) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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