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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 2001-07-19

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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 19, 2001

SECTIONS

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

  • NEWS HEADLINES

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

  • [01] THE EU APPROVED THE HELLENIC PETROLEUM SUBSIDY
  • [02] OVER 3.1 TRILLION DRACHMAS TO AGRICULTURE
  • [03] THE GERMAN REAL ESTATE AUCTION WAS SUSPENDED
  • [04] IMPRESSIVE RISE IN THE ASE
  • [05] SIMITIS-POLIZOGOPOULOS MEETING
  • [06] CHINA'S LABOR MINISTER IN ATHENS
  • [07] THE ITALIAN AUTHORITIES DIDN'T KNOW WHO THEY WERE DEPORTING
  • [08] 27 YEARS SINCE THE TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS
  • [09] THE YOUNG AND WOMEN ARE BEST TAXI CUSTOMERS
  • [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

  • [10] GENOA IS A CITY UNDER SIEGE
  • [11] SOME 150 GREEKS RETURN FROM GENOA

  • NEWS IN DETAIL

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

    [01] THE EU APPROVED THE HELLENIC PETROLEUM SUBSIDY

    The European Commission approved the Greek government plan for subsidy to the Hellenic Petroleum company

    The 38 million Euro subsidy corresponds to 32% of the amount that will be allocated for the construction of the first complete polypropylene production plant in Greece.

    [02] OVER 3.1 TRILLION DRACHMAS TO AGRICULTURE

    Over 3.1 trillion drachmas are expected to be allocated by the ministry of agriculture, through the 3rd Community Framework of Support, to be used to strengthen the competitiveness of farm products, according to an announcement by minister of agriculture Giorgos Anomeritis.

    Among the goals that will materialize within the framework of the 3rd Community Framework of Support are, the creation of new job positions in the sectors of agriculture and fishery, improvement of competitiveness, protection of environment and quality of life improvement.

    [03] THE GERMAN REAL ESTATE AUCTION WAS SUSPENDED

    The auction procedures concerning the German state owned real estate in Greece were suspended until September 19, after an Athens court decision. As it was made known, the requests for the suspension of the court ordered auctions, that were submitted by the German state, will be discussed on that date.

    The appeal made by the German state against the Athens court decision, based on which the Nazi victims in Greece have the right to war reparations and ordered the auction of the German state owned real estate, will be discussed in court on September 4.

    [04] IMPRESSIVE RISE IN THE ASE

    Impressive gains were recorded again in the Athens Stock Exchange today. The general index rose to +5.53% at 2.588,12 points, while the volume of transactions was satisfactory at 165.1 million Euro or 56.2 billion drachmas.

    Of the stocks trading today, the majority, 342, had gains and 11 recorded losses, while the value of 22 stocks remained stable.

    [05] SIMITIS-POLIZOGOPOULOS MEETING

    Prime minister Kostas Simitis will have a meeting later today with Greek General Confederation of Labor president Christos Polizogopoulos, one day after the intervention made by leading labor union leaders from the governing socialist party of PASOK, who presented their own platform of ideas on the economic and social policy in view of the party congress that will take place in October.

    Commenting on PASOK's picture today, Mr. Polizogopoulos stated that it is the first time in its long course that the party has lost its contact with the majority of society and the people's expectations.

    Mr. Polizogopoulos also stated that the party congress should bring changes in policies and reverse the existing negative climate.

    [06] CHINA'S LABOR MINISTER IN ATHENS

    China's labor and social security minister Zhang Zuoji will be in Greece on July 23 for a three-day visit at the invitation of his counterpart Tasos Yiannitsis.

    During his visit the Chinese government minister will have meetings with his Greek counterpart to discuss issues concerning the Greek job market and the European strategy on employment. They will also hold discussions on the social security system in Greece.

    On July 25, the Chinese minister will make a one-day visit to the island of Crete.

    [07] THE ITALIAN AUTHORITIES DIDN'T KNOW WHO THEY WERE DEPORTING

    No list of names has been delivered to the Italian authorities by the Greek state, reiterated again today government spokesman Dimitris Reppas, referring to the Greeks who participate in the Genoa mobilizations against globalization.

    Mr. Reppas stated that the foreign ministry is in contact with the Greek ambassador to Rome, while the Greek government makes the necessary representations regarding the exclusion of three buses from the Greek convoy to Genoa.

    According to Mr. Reppas, the Italian authorities didn't know in advance who were on those buses, adding that the buses were stopped when they reached Italian territory after they arrived at the port of Ankona by ferryboat.

    [08] 27 YEARS SINCE THE TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS

    We support Cyprus in the efforts for the solution of the Cyprus problem and the successful completion of its EU accession. We will continue our efforts and we will undertake all necessary political and diplomatic initiatives to achieve the desirable outcome in this major issue, stated government spokesman Dimitris Reppas commenting on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

    Mr. Reppas added that we should do our duty and honor those who died for the nation.

    [09] THE YOUNG AND WOMEN ARE BEST TAXI CUSTOMERS

    Young people and women are the best taxi customers in Thessaloniki, while the majority of them (53.70%) believe that the fare they pay is reasonable, according to a research conducted by the Greek Consumer Organization "EKATO" in cooperation with Thessaloniki's Taxi Owners Association "Hermes".

    The research was conducted on a sample of 1.000 taxi customers, who filled up a questionnaire in the period between December 2000 and May 2001.

    The people who use a taxi more often are between the ages of 19 and 30 (42.05%), followed by the 31-50 age group (32.24%), those under 18 (16.99%) and finally, those over the age of 50 who rarely take a cab (8.71%).

    Women use the taxi as a main transportation means more often (61.66%), compared to men who use it less frequently (38.34%).

    According to the research, 39.55% use a taxi at least once a day, 38.78% once a week, 13.29% once a month and 8.71% rarely.

    The number of taxis in Thessaloniki is regarded as satisfactory (60.89%), 19.83% responded that they are fairly enough and 19.28% believe that they are not enough.

    The majority (49.56%) appear satisfied with the taxi drivers' behavior, while 71.35% responded that they do not mind if the driver serves other customers as well on the way.

    The cabs in Thessaloniki are clean according to 75.16% of the taxi customers, while 81.81% responded that they like music in the taxi.

    [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    [10] GENOA IS A CITY UNDER SIEGE

    The city of Genoa, Italy is under police siege in view of the G8 summit meeting that will be held with the participation of Russia.

    The strict police measures have caused strong discontent among the city residents, who blame the Berlusconi government for the uncomfortable situation they experience. The city itself is under the siege of the security forces as thousands of protesters from all over Europe, among them about 3.500 Greeks, have arrived in the city to declare their opposition to globalization.

    The G8 leaders will discuss issues concerning the American missile defense system and the Kyoto agreement on the environment.

    [11] SOME 150 GREEKS RETURN FROM GENOA

    Genoa police deported about 150 Greeks, who had arrived in the Italian city to participate in the protests against the G8 summit meeting.

    The deportation took place as soon as 18 buses with Greek protesters arrived by ferryboat at the port of Ankona, Italy and were ready to continue their trip to Genoa. As it was made known, police stopped 3 of the buses and ordered them to return back to the ferry.

    The Greek protesters have requested the assistance of the Greek consulate and political forces.


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