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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 2001-07-09

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From: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.


MACEDONIAN PRESS AGENCY NEWS IN ENGLISH
Thessaloniki, July 9, 2001

SECTIONS

  • [A] NATIONAL NEWS
  • [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

  • NEWS HEADLINES

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

  • [01] NO "17 NOVEMBER" BLACK LIST
  • [02] THE FIRST PRIVATE POWER PLANT IN GREECE
  • [03] COSMOTE: 66% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS
  • [04] BIG LOSSES IN THE ASE
  • [05] INFLATION WAS AT 3.9% IN JUNE
  • [06] FRAGILE CEASEFIRE IN FYROM
  • [07] REPPAS: NO "MAD COW" DISEASE IN EVROS
  • [08] THE EURO-PARLIAMENT BUDGET COMMITTEE IN THESSALONIKI
  • [09] STING CONCERT IN THESSALONIKI TOMORROW
  • [10] IMPRESSIVE PREMIERE FOR THE OLYMPUS FESTIVAL
  • [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

  • [11] THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WANTS AUSTERE FISCAL POLICY IN GREECE

  • NEWS IN DETAIL

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

    [01] NO "17 NOVEMBER" BLACK LIST

    The Greek anti-terrorist agency categorically denied recent press reports published on the Athens newspaper "TA NEA" concerning an alleged terrorist organization "17 November" black list with the names of six government ministers.

    The press report in question mentioned that after analyzing the "17N" recent leaflet an alarm had sounded in the Greek Police as it was believed that the ministers of labor, justice, public order, transport, merchant marine and national economy were at risk of becoming the targets of the terrorist organization.

    [02] THE FIRST PRIVATE POWER PLANT IN GREECE

    The construction of the first private power plant will get underway in Greece next year. It will be built in Serres, northern Greece by Mitilineos Energy Production and Supply Company in cooperation with DANEL Greek-Danish joint venture and the municipality of Serres.

    The new power plant is expected to be in operation by 2003 and it will be the first power production plant in Greece after the liberalization of the energy sector in the country. It will cover the urban needs for central heating through the production of warm water, while it will also provide central cooling in the summer months.

    [03] COSMOTE: 66% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS

    COSMOTE mobile phone company subscribers increased by 66% at the end of June, reaching 2.518.553 customers.

    In the first trimester of 2001, the company had 233.665 new subscriptions, 80.488 of which were contract customers and the rest 153.177 were mobile card phone holders.

    The active subscribers with a contract were 1.385.777 at the end of June recording an increase of 50.8% compared to the same period last year, while the active customers of mobile card phones were 1.132.776 with an increase of 90% compared to June 2000.

    [04] BIG LOSSES IN THE ASE

    Big losses were recorded today in the Athens Stock Exchange. The general index dropped to -4% at 2.545,01 points, and the volume of transactions was very small at 82 million Euro or 27.9 billion drachmas.

    The overwhelming majority of the stocks trading today, namely, 332, recorded losses and only 19 had gains, while the value of 28 stocks remained stable.

    [05] INFLATION WAS AT 3.9% IN JUNE

    June's inflation in Greece was at 3.9% compared to 3.6% in May, according to figures provided by the National Statistics Agency. The increase is mainly attributed to the fresh fruit and vegetable price hikes.

    It should be reminded that at the end of 2001, inflation is expected to be down to 2.9%, if there will be no escalation during the summer, according to statements made by minister of national economy Yiannos Papantoniou.

    The Bank of Greece predicted inflation of over 3% at the end of 2001 and for this reason, it tries to limit the consumer loans offered by the banks.

    [06] FRAGILE CEASEFIRE IN FYROM

    Government spokesman Dimitris Reppas characterized as fragile the ceasefire in FYROM when he was asked to comment on the developments in the neighboring country and added that political dialogue between the political forces in FYROM must open and be completed as soon as possible.

    He said that the Greek government is constantly informed on the developments, while on the attack targeting the Greek embassy press office in Skopje, that took place on Saturday night, he said that the Greek government has requested FYROM to take all necessary protection measures. Mr. Reppas concluded by saying that the government is not concerned with the actions of a few extremists.

    [07] REPPAS: NO "MAD COW" DISEASE IN EVROS

    It has not been established if the animal that came from Holland and was traced in the region of Evros, northeastern Greece, has the "mad cow" disease, stated government spokesman Dimitris Reppas.

    Mr. Reppas reiterated that the veterinary inspections made in Greece are systematic and strict, pointing out that the agriculture ministry and the responsible agencies are in a state of vigilance. He said that the talk on whether the disease can spread through milk consumption is of a scientific nature and stressed that until now no international health organization has linked the disease with milk consumption.

    [08] THE EURO-PARLIAMENT BUDGET COMMITTEE IN THESSALONIKI

    A ten-member European Parliament budget committee delegation will be on a three-day visit to Thessaloniki starting tomorrow.

    During their stay the Euro-deputies will visit CEDEFOP and the European Organization for Reconstruction where they will be briefed on the organization's course and exchange views on its budget and other organizational and administrative issues.

    [09] STING CONCERT IN THESSALONIKI TOMORROW

    The concert by famous British pop singer Sting in Thessaloniki tomorrow is expected to be one of the biggest music events in Greece this year.

    Sting created the group Police at the end of the 70s and their albums "Outlandos d'Amour", "Regatta De Blanc" and "Synchronicity" are regarded as turning points in the history of rock music. In the mid 80s Sting launched an even more successful solo career. His latest album "Brand New Day" became three times platinum and includes rock, reggae, jazz, and country music sounds.

    [10] IMPRESSIVE PREMIERE FOR THE OLYMPUS FESTIVAL

    The opening night for the 30th Olympus Festival, that took place at the ancient theater of Dion on Sunday evening, was very impressive.

    About 6.000 people gave a warm welcome to great Greek singer Nana Mouschouri, who stated that she was deeply moved by the reception she got.

    The ticket proceeds will be offered to UNESCO. Singers Giorgos Dalaras and Babis Stokas will give a concert on July 14 within the framework of the festival.

    [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    [11] THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WANTS AUSTERE FISCAL POLICY IN GREECE

    The macro-economic predictions by European Union regarding Greece's stability program are more unfavorable compared to those made by the Greek government, based on the response that was given by responsible European Commissioner Pedro Solbes to Greek Coalition of the Left Euro-deputy Michalis Papagiannakis.

    The fiscal situation in Greece will reach a balance in 2001 but unemployment will be high at 10.3%, according to Mr. Solbes. The GDP is expected to be at 4.8% in 2002 instead of 5.2% as it was initially predicted.

    The European Commission believes that the Greek authorities have to make the necessary readjustments on their medium-term macro-economic affairs and assess the effects they will have on public finances. Calls were also made for a more austere fiscal policy with current spending cuts and smaller wage increases.


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