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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 02-07-26The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather forecastCloud is forecast in all parts of the country on Friday with intermittent rain and storms in the Ionian, mainland Greece and the northern and eastern islands. The Cyclades islands may see showers. Winds westerly, light to moderate, turning strong in parts of the southern Aegean. In the north, temperatures will range from 18C to 30C; in the west from 20C to 32C; and in the rest of the country from 22C to 34C. Showers and storms are expected in Athens from evening with temperatures between 24C and 33C. Same in Thessaloniki with temperatures from 21 to 30C.(26/7/2002 11:36:00 ðì) [02] Blair praises Greece for its efforts against terrorismOne of the toughest executors of November 17 terrorist organisation is being interrogated by the anti-terror squad. He is 42 years old, carries the code-name “Alekos” or “Tainias” and is considered one of the oldest second generation members of the organisation, while it is believed that he joined November 17 at the beginning of the 80s.Meanwhile, ''November 17'' suspect Pavlos Serifis was formally charged on Thursday by an Athens prosecutor. Serifis, who is believed to have taken part in the 1975 assassination of CIA station chief Richard Welch, was charged by prosecutor Elias Kolioussis with participation in a criminal organisation and the manufacture, procurement and possession of explosives and arms. According to the Greek police, Serifis denies all charges brought against him. Additionally, Thomas or Makis Serifis and Constantinos Telios are expected to testify. Two more suspected members of the November 17 terrorist group, Iraklis Kostaris and Kostas Karatsolis, were remanded in custody with the consent of the competent prosecutor. Earlier on Thursday, the pair had refused to testify before the 4th Examining Magistrate Theoni Bouri on grounds that the case had been assigned to a special magistrate by the appellate judges council and that Bouri was therefore no longer competent to hear their testimony. In the meantime, Foreign Minister George Papandreou and Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysohoides briefed European Union ambassadors on the latest developments on the terrorist front, assuring them that Greece is democratic and safe country that will stage the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games in a successful and safe way. Finally, British Prime Minister Tony Blair praised the Greek authorities for rooting out the “November 17” terrorist organisation. (26/7/2002 11:39:00 ðì) [03] Cyprus’ accession to the EU unobstructed says the American ParliamentThe International Relations Committee of the American Parliament voted for the accession of the Cyprus Republic to the European Union irrelevant of the resolution of the Cyprus issue. This is considered as an important development for Cyprus.Diplomats in Washington believe that this resolution, which lies within the Helsinki spirit, boosts the negotiating position of the Greek-Cyrpiot side, at a time when the Klerides-Denktash discussions are taking place and when the whole effort has entered the most crucial phase of the last years. (26/7/2002 11:41:00 ðì) [04] Greece on the alert for the deterioration of weather conditionsThe state services are on the alert for the adverse weather conditions expected to hit the country in the weekend.YPEHODE has called on the services that are monitoring Public Works to take all necessary measures, while the Port authorities and the Fire Brigade are on the alert. (26/7/2002 11:43:00 ðì) [05] Permission to use state funds in aid of cotton growersFollowing the Commission’s decision for the Community subsidies to be decreased, the Greek government will ask from European Committee to use funds from the state budget to help cotton producers.(26/7/2002 11:45:00 ðì) [06] Illegal immigrants exert "pressure" to GreeceAccording to the European Union, it is estimated that more than one million illegal immigrants have entered Greece, about 250,000 illegal immigrants from Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia wish to enter Greece annually.(26/7/2002 11:46:00 ðì) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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