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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 02-12-20The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather forecastSnow and gale force winds are forecast in Eastern Greece, while the weather in Western Greece will remain fine. In the north and centre, temperatures will range from -03C to 04C; in the west from 03C to 11C; and in the rest of the country from 01C to 09C. Temperatures in Athens between 03C and 05C, with snow or sleet expected mainlyin northern Attica in the morning; and in Thessaloniki from -01C to 04C.(20/12/2002 10:47:00 ðì) [02] In search of illegal immigrantsThe search still continues for the discovery of 30 more illegal immigrants, who have been reported missing, after slave traders tried to smuggle them to Mantoudi, and Chiliadou, Evia in two Turkish speedboats on Thursday.Until now, four illegal immigrants were discovered and 70 rescued. An Egyptian slave trader has already been discovered, while the police is after his Greek accomplices. (20/12/2002 10:48:00 ðì) [03] Tank track owners to go on strikeProblems may ensue with provisions in the market during Christmas, following the decision of tank track owners to go on a strike asking the settling of their tax demands.Meanwhile, shipping companies and the Merchant Marine Ministry agreed to allow the departure of ships with trucks carrying sensitive agricultural products. (20/12/2002 10:50:00 ðì) [04] Governments attempts to keep prices downIn an attempt to combat price hikes and the rise of inflation, Finance Minister Nikos Christodoulakis announced in Parliament that a series of measures would be taken.Among others, the ministry will demand that price increases be written next to the prices of the products, as well as the comparative prices between rival companies. (20/12/2002 10:51:00 ðì) [05] Deliberations for solution of the Cyprus issue must continue says AnnanIn a letter sent to the Greek and Turkish leaders, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan expresses his intention to intensify his efforts for the solution of the Cyprus issue. Among others, he stresses that deliberations must continue on the basis of the revised plan and that there still time until February 28 for the problem to be solved.At the same time, the Turkish Cypriot representative Rauf Denktash being provocative, has asked for the lifting of the Security Council resolution, on the basis of which Archbishop Makarios' government had been recognized in 1964 as the “sovereign government of the Cyprus Republic”. From his side, the Foreign Minister George Papandreou was stating that if Denktash could not understand the seriousness of those historic moments, then history would surpass him. Meanwhile, the Turkish- Cypriots demonstrated in the occupied territories demanding the immediate of the signing of the agreement that would lead to the solution of the Cyprus issue. Mr Papandreou from his side, expressed his satisfaction over Mr Annan's letter, while the political parties expressed Nicosia's readiness for deliberations. Finally, the President of Turkey, Ahmet Necdet Sezer, has vetoed changes to the constitution which would allow the leader of the ruling party to become prime minister. The Turkish parliament last week voted in favour of a series of constitutional amendments which would allow Recep Tayyip Erdogan to be elected to parliament and therefore become prime minister. Mr Erdogan's Justice and Development (AK) Party, which has Islamic roots, won a landslide election victory last month. But Mr Erdogan was banned from taking part in the poll because of a past conviction for inciting religious hatred. Instead, party deputy Abdullah Gul has taken the prime minister's post. (20/12/2002 10:53:00 ðì) [06] Discussion on new state budget continuesDuring the discussion on the new state budget held at Parliament for the second day yesterday, Finance Minister Nikos Christodoulakis described the new budget as on promising stability and just development, announcing at the same time four measures that would facilitate the bank financing of farmers.From his side, New Democracy party MP George Alogoskoufis described the budget as the mirror of underdeveloped and antisocial policy. (20/12/2002 10:57:00 ðì) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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