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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 02-08-14The 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 all parts of the country, with scattered cloud on the mainland from early evening. Winds north-northwesterly, moderate, turning strong at sea. In the north, temperatures will range from 18C to 31C; on the rest of the mainland from 20C to 34C; and in the islands from 23C to 33C. Temperatures in Athens between 24C and 33C; and in Thessaloniki between 23C and 30C.(14/8/2002 11:15:00 ðì) [02] Central & Eastern Europe living a nightmareThe people of Central and Eastern Europe are living a nightmare following floods that caused the worst disasters during the last decades. At least 83 people lost their lives, while thousands have remained homeless and many areas have been declared in a state of emergency.In Czech nine people have lost their lives, while the authorities evacuated 50,000 people from various parts of Prague that are still threatened by the overflow of the Vltava. In Germany, six people have lost their lives and seven are reported missing in flooded Dresden. At the same time 17,000 people have left their homes. In Bavaria, five regions have been declared in a state of emergency, while seven people lost their lives in Austria and three in Rumania. At the Russian shores of the Black Sea, 58 people have lost their lives, while thousands of people have left their homes. At the same time, there is fear that epidemics like hepatitis and typhoid may break out, while rescue teams are trying to locate at least 4,000 missing people Meanwhile, the European Commission has decided to offer Chech financial aid and Greece will offer $150,000 to Russia. At the same time, the United Nations President of the Environment Committee Claus Topfer called on the developed countries to resume their responsibilities for the disastrous floods sweeping Europe, adding that there was no doubt that man has his share of responsibility for the changes in climatic conditions. Besides, at least 700 people lost their lives due to landslides and floods caused by monsoons in China, India, the Philippines, Nepal and Iran, while epidemics also broke out. (14/8/2002 11:18:00 ðì) [03] Assumption of the Virgin to be celebratedThe Assumption of the Virgin will be celebrated all over the country, with the epicentre of celebrations being the islands of Tinos and Paros, where the President of the Hellenic Republic Costis Stephanopoulos will be present. Archbishop Christodoulos, New Democracy President Costas Karamanlis, Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos and Minister of Macedonia-Thrace G. Paschalides will be present at the celebrations due to be held at Soumela church.(14/8/2002 11:20:00 ðì) [04] Exodus of city dwellers continuesThe last city dwellers are using all means of transport to leave for their vacations, with ports having reached a 20% increase in schedules and with railways stations and airports also trying to meet the peoples’ high demands.Additionally, the traffic police may take additional measures at national highways to allow a safe exodus of city dwellers. (14/8/2002 11:22:00 ðì) [05] Police examining links connecting "November 17" with other terrorist organisationsWhile, the police is continuing its efforts in a feverish pace to arrest more "November 17" members, it seems that a member of the organisation by the name Anna will be the key for uncovering more historical members.According to various publications, the police authorities are drawing their information from the people who participated in a meeting held in Pendeli in 1974. It is also possible that some of the individuals the police is seeking were the connection between "November 17" and "ELA". Meanwhile, Interior Minister Costas Scandalides stated that the government is doing its job well and it would be better if we did not mix into its affairs. From its side, the Secretary General of the Communist party of Greece Aleka Papariga stated from Kefalonia that a part of the Greek people is wondering if that is a real operation for the disruption of "November 17" or just an operation of a fixed game (14/8/2002 11:25:00 ðì) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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