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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 03-09-20The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] Weather ForecastSunny and warm in all parts of the country with some scattered clouds appearing in the east, Cyclades islands and northern Crete. Winds north-northeasterly, light to strong, turning very strong in parts of the Aegean. Temperatures in Athens will range from 18C and 29C; and in Thessaloniki from 16C to 28C.(20/9/2003 8:37:00 μμ) [02] Pasok, ND gap smaller in new pollsThe distance between the governing Socialist Party of PASOK and the right-wing main opposition New Democracy party observed in opinion polls has become smaller, according to three new opinion polls published today on the Athens newspapers "Ethnos", "Eleftherotipia" and "Kathimerini". PASOK's President Kostas Simitis maintains his lead over ND leader Kostas Karamanlis as the most fit for the post of the Prime Minister.Based on figures included in an opinion poll published in "Ethnos", and conducted between September 1-17 by the polling company "Metron Analysis" on a sample of 1,200 voters, ND is leading PASOK with 39.3% and 32.2% respectively. Also, Kostas Simitis is ahead of Kostas Karamanlis with 39% and 35.7% respectively to the question, who is the most fit for the post of the Prime Minister. The Greek Communist Party gets 6.4%, Coalition of the Left 3.8%, Democratic Social Movement 1.9%, LAOS 2.3%, other parties 1.3%, and 12.8% are undecided. In an opinion poll, conducted during the same period by the "Opinion" polling company, published in the "Eleftherotipia", newspaper Mr. Simitis leads Mr. Karamanlis as he is regarded more fit to be a Prime Minister by 43.3% of those who responded to the question. In addition, ND has the support of 38.1% of the those questioned, PASOK 30.6%, the Greek Communist Party 5.7%, Coalition of the Left 2.4%, Democratic Social Movement 1.5%, Political Spring 0.2%, LAOS 2%, other parties 3% and undecided 16.3%. (20/9/2003 8:39:00 μμ) [03] Price ceilings on gas in 9 regionsBeginning Monday, the Ministry of Development will impose a price ceiling for the sale of petrol throughout 9 of the country's regional stations. According to Akis Tsohatzopoulos, the price ceiling for gas will be imposed in Crete's four prefectures, Arta, Ioannina and the Dodekanese islands by midnight Tuesday, while starting Wednesday, price checks will be conducted in the particular areas. In the event the ministry's measures have not been implemented a new ceiling price will be imposed.At the same time, gas station owners who are threatening with an indefinite strike, are meeting tomorrow in order to determine their further actions. On Monday however, a new meeting will take place between representatives of the gas station owners federation and the Economy Ministry. (20/9/2003 8:44:00 μμ) [04] ND leader attends SAE hospital opening today in MariupolIn the meantime, Mr. Karamanlis is conducting a 3-day visit to Ukraine where on the second stop of his visit the ND leader attended inauguration of the World Council for Hellenes Abroad, SAE, Medical Center in Mariupol. The inauguration was made in the presence of SAE President Andrew Athens, the main sponsor of the project businessman Antonis Doudos, Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Magriotis, right-wing main opposition party of New Democracy leader Kostas Karamanlis and Special Parliamentary Committee President Grigoris Niotis, responsible for issues concerning the Greeks living abroad. Mr. Karamanlis congratulated SAE for its initiatives and in particular, its President for the Medical Program that helps ethnic Greeks in the former Soviet Republics and Albania, stressing that the effort should continue.(20/9/2003 8:45:00 μμ) [05] New traffic restrictions in AmbelokipiBeginning midnight, new traffic restrictions will be implemented at the Ambelokipi interchange between Vasilisis Sofias Avenue and Feidippidou street.(20/9/2003 8:46:00 μμ) [06] G7 presses Asia to let its currencies riseGermany, France and Britain papered over differences on a common European defence policy and constitution at a summit on Saturday, in a bid to show a common European front after a year of open rifts. The leaders of the three countries signalled a common approach to boosting growth in Europe, with Britain backing a Franco-German initiative to promote infrastructure projects. They also issued a joint letter to the European Commission seeking changes to draft EU chemicals industry legislation they called too bureaucratic. But some analysts felt the show of unity was unconvincing and that domestic concerns remained closer to the three leaders' hearts.In the meantime, gunmen shot and seriously wounded a leading woman member of Iraq's Governing Council today. Attackers in the Iraqi capital fired on a car carrying Akila al-Hashemi, a Shi'ite Muslim and career diplomat in the latest in a string of assaults on Iraqis cooperating with the country's occupying powers. (20/9/2003 8:50:00 μμ) [07] G7 presses Asia to let its currencies riseGermany, France and Britain papered over differences on a common European defence policy and constitution at a summit on Saturday, in a bid to show a common European front after a year of open rifts. The leaders of the three countries signalled a common approach to boosting growth in Europe, with Britain backing a Franco-German initiative to promote infrastructure projects. They also issued a joint letter to the European Commission seeking changes to draft EU chemicals industry legislation they called too bureaucratic. But some analysts felt the show of unity was unconvincing and that domestic concerns remained closer to the three leaders' hearts.In the meantime, gunmen shot and seriously wounded a leading woman member of Iraq's Governing Council today. Attackers in the Iraqi capital fired on a car carrying Akila al-Hashemi, a Shi'ite Muslim and career diplomat in the latest in a string of assaults on Iraqis cooperating with the country's occupying powers. (20/9/2003 8:52:00 μμ) The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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