 |
Compact version |
|
 |
        |
|
 |
||
|
Saturday, 21 December 2024
|
||
 |
 |
|
|
|
Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 97-10-06Macedonian Press Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.Last Update: 20:02 GMT+2SECTIONS
NEWS HEADLINES[A] GREECE[B] BALKANS[C] EUROPENEWS IN DETAIL[A] GREECE[01] THE GREEK GOVERNMENT BELIEVES THAT THERE IS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE GREEK-TURKISH RELATIONSWeb Posted: 15:37 GMT+2Athens 6 October (MPA)The Greek government speculates that there is room for improvement in the Greek-Turkish relations, stated Greek government spokesman Dimitris Reppas, who pointed out that both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Turkey show an interest to participate in the Crete Summit meeting in spite of the new tensions observed lately in the Greek-Turkish relations.Mr.Reppas stated that the events in New York do not reverse the spirit of Madrid and expressed hope for the normalization of relations between the two countries. [02] GREECE WILL REACT STRONGLY TO THE SECOND LIBELOUS PUBLICATION OF "THE OBSERVER"Web Posted: 15:37 GMT+2Athens 6 October (MPA)Greek government spokesman Dimitris Reppas gave the assurance that Greece will soon react to the second libelous publication of the British newspaper "The Observer", and stressed that Athens will examine all diplomatic ways in order to deal with the issue.In statements made today, Undersecretary of Defense Dimitris Apostolakis and former Foreign Minister Karolos Papoulias spoke of a ridiculous effort by the Turkish propaganda which is aimed at creating negative impressions about Greece. [03] ATHANASIOS TSALDARIS' FUNERAL WAS HELD TODAYWeb Posted: 15:37 GMT+2Athens 6 October (MPA)Athanasios Tsaldaris, one of the oldest politicians in the Greek post-war history, was buried today in Athens. Athanasios Tsaldaris died at the age of 76 on Saturday night.The Greek political world characterized his death as a great loss and with statements and announcements praised his high moral standards and his devotion to the democratic ideals. [B] BALKANS[04] ABSTENTION WAS THE WINNER IN THE SERB ELECTIONSWeb Posted: 15:37 GMT+2Belgrade 6 October (MPA)The percentage of voters' participation in the presidential elections, that were held in Serbia yesterday, remains unclear. According to the first unofficial results, the percentage of participation did not exceed 50% of the registered voters.If the information is confirmed by the Returning Board it means that elections will be regarded as invalid and a new voting will take place in 60 days. The first results do not appear to be pleasant for Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic, as ultra-nationalist Voicislav Seseli is leading the vote and the second place is occupied by Socialist candidate Zoran Lilic. [C] EUROPE[05] "THE OBSERVER" LAUNCHED A NEW SLANDEROUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST GREECEWeb Posted: 15:37 GMT+2London 6 October (MPA)The British newspaper "The Observer" attacked Greece with a new libelous publication. It publishes again an interview of the Kurd Hazar, who maintains that he has at his disposal a computer diskette with names and addresses of alleged "17 November" members.The tactic of the British newspaper was criticized by Lord Avbory and famous playwright Harold Pinter, who have sent letters maintaining that the newspaper "plays the game of the Turkish secret services". Complete archives of the Macedonian Press Agency bulletins are available on the MPA Home Page at http://www.mpa.gr/ and on the U.S. mirror at http://www.hri.org/MPA/Macedonian Press Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
|
All Rights Reserved.