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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 02-09-22The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather forecastHot and humid weather with scattered cloud is forecast throughout Greece, turning to local showers and storms in the west, central and northern parts of the country. Parts of the mainland will be misty in the morning. Winds southwesterly, moderate to strong in the west, rising to very strong over the Ionian Sea, weak to moderate in the rest of the country. In the north, temperatures will range from 13C to 29C; on the rest of the mainland and Ionian from 15C to 31C; and in the Aegean islands from 16C to 30C. Temperatures in Athens between 17C and 31C; and in Thessaloniki from 15C to 29C.(22/9/2002 12:02:00 ìì) [02] Concern for the Middle EastThere is concern in the Middle East as Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains hemmed in his headquarters in Ramala, while American forces are preparing for action against Iraq. American President George W Bush’s demand to the United Nations Security Council to issue a stricter resolution against Iraq caused Iraqi President Saddam Housein’s angered reaction, who stated that he would not accept any new resolution since he agreed to accept the previous one and have his arsenal inspected.At the same time, according to the New York Times publication, Mr Bush is already studying Pentagon’s war plans, while general Tomy Franks the commander of the American forces in the wider region of the gulf stated that he is ready for and attack. Meanwhile, the situation in Palestine is dramatic. Four Palestinians were killed , 50 injured and about 1,000arrested in demonstrations that broke out in the West Bank in the Gaza strip in protest of Yasser Arafat’s siege. In the evening the Israelis warned those in the compound to evacuate the building because an explosion would follow in a nearby building which was later pulled down. Mr Arafat’s siege will continue until the 20 Palestinians accused of terrorist acts surrender stated Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. However, the representative of the Palestinian Security Service said that no one would surrender. (22/9/2002 12:04:00 ìì) [03] Simitis worries about repercussions from possible action against IraqIn a speech delivered yesterday in Kalamata where he concluded his visit in the prefectures of Arkadia and Messinia, Prime Minister Costas Simitis referred to the serious repercussions action against Iraq would have. He expressed his concern over International developments, which as he said demand alertness and referred to the European economy which is going through a recession and to the success of the Greek economy.Referring to terrorism, he critisized the New Democracy party and some Media on the way the are handling this issue. Specifically, he accused the main opposition party of trying to blame PASOK and Leftist parties. Regarding the coming Municipal elections he called on all progressive civilians from all parties to unite so that the Local Administration is boosted. Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech, New Democracy spokesman stated that Mr Simitis was in a deadlock. He refuses stubbornly to look at reality and insists saying that everything is going well. (22/9/2002 12:06:00 ìì) ¼ëï ôï áñ÷åßï... 1 åâäïìÜäá 1 ìÞíáò 6 ìÞíåò 1 ÷ñüíïò [04] NEWS IN ENGLISH - THE VOICE OF GREECE- Weather forecast (22/9/2002 12:02:00 ìì)- Concern for the Middle East (22/9/2002 12:04:00 ìì) - Simitis worries about repercussions from possible action against Iraq (22/9/2002 12:06:00 ìì) - Papariga against Greek involvement in Gulf war (22/9/2002 12:07:00 ìì) - Genimata and Bakoyianni ahead (22/9/2002 12:08:00 ìì) - Weather forecast (20/9/2002 11:33:00 ðì) - Arafat’s compound besieged (20/9/2002 11:34:00 ðì) - Media criticized over the way they handled the issue of terrorism (20/9/2002 11:37:00 ðì) - Greek economy to be affected slightly by war against Iraq (20/9/2002 11:39:00 ðì) - Gennimata ahead of Tzanetakos for the next Municipal elections (20/9/2002 11:40:00 ðì) - Weather forecast (19/9/2002 11:03:00 ðì) - Government to attack high prices (19/9/2002 12:21:00 ìì) - Greek schools have more teachers and classrooms but fewer pupils (19/9/2002 11:09:00 ðì) - Weather forecast (18/9/2002 11:40:00 ðì) - Sotiropoulou re-arrested (18/9/2002 11:41:00 ðì) [05] Weather forecastHot and humid weather with scattered cloud is forecast throughout Greece, turning to local showers and storms in the west, central and northern parts of the country. Parts of the mainland will be misty in the morning. Winds southwesterly, moderate to strong in the west, rising to very strong over the Ionian Sea, weak to moderate in the rest of the country. In the north, temperatures will range from 13C to 29C; on the rest of the mainland and Ionian from 15C to 31C; and in the Aegean islands from 16C to 30C. Temperatures in Athens between 17C and 31C; and in Thessaloniki from 15C to 29C.(22/9/2002 12:07:00 ìì) [06] Genimata and Bakoyianni aheadAccording to two recent opinion polls, PASOK candidate for the municipal elections for Athens-Piraeus supra-prefecture Fofi Genimata is ahead of New Democracy party candidate Giannis Tzanetakos.At the same time, according to an opinion poll carried out by newspaper “Kyriakatiki Eleftherotypia” New Democracy candidate for the Athens Town Hall Dora Bakoyianni comes first in order of preference with 44.6%, while PASOK candidate comes second with 18%. (22/9/2002 12:08:00 ìì) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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