The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-09-11

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[01] School Year Commences Today

By Anna Kourti

Sources: ΝΕΤ 105.8

Thousands of primary and secondary school students crossed the doorstep of their schools on the premier of the new school year. Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis along with Education Minister Evrypides Stylianides visited the 2nd Primary School in Peania to wish students a constructive school year. Everything is in place, assured Stylianides. The primary and the secondary school teachers unions, on the other hand, fear there will be vacancies and textbook shortages this year, as well. Socialist President George Papandreou will attend the opening day in the 2nd Primary School in Evkarpia, Thessaloniki.

Translated by Areti Christou

[02] Focus on Governance

11 Σεπ 2008 09:23:00

Sources: ΝΕΤ 105.8

Talks between Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish-Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat open on Thursday. Among the issues to be touched on are those of governance and real estate distribution. The two sides have adopted a different approach to the origins of the federal state, which is to come into being after the Cyprus row is settled. Cypriot Government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou argued that the preparations on the governance issue made so far have created a basis for dialogue. A lot of work, however, is still needed and there is a long way ahead, he added. Christofias vowed that no Cypriot citizen, including himself, has intention of sounding a retreat to the occupation forces. In the meantime, Athens and Nicosia are in contact, said the Greek Foreign Minister.

Translated by Areti Christou

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[03] Strong Quake Hits Indonesia

Sources: REUTERS

Indonesias meteorology agency lifted a tsunami warning issued on Thursday after a strong undersea quake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit the eastern Moluccas islands. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude at 6.6 and depth at 93 km. The quake struck around 9 a.m. (0000 GMT), the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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