The incident began after a German photographer attempted to photograph approximately 150 people outside the courthouse's main door. This caused the reaction of the young people who attacked the photographer, forcing the police to intervene.

There was a chase along the side alleys in the area and a limited use of tear gas, while the incident was over a short while later and the protesters gathered back outside the courts.

Meanwhile, this morning, 27 of the protesters arrested by the police, accused of participating in the incidents and ensuing destruction during the Anti-Summit protests Saturday will be taken to the Examiner. The charges they are facing are: bombing, poss ession of explosive materials, construction of explosive devices (collective criminal offense), as well as major damages, resisting the authorities, illegal possession of arms (collective misdemeanor).

Four of the 29 suspects initially arrested are minors, two of whom were facing misdemeanor charges, thus released to be tried at a later date. The other 27 suspects are being held and will be taken to the Examiner to enter their pleas. Damages at the AUTh

This morning a committee began recording the damages done to the facilities of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki where the protesters had been hosted, the last of whom left late last night.

After the departure of the protesters, all the schools remained locked throughout the night, while according to initial appreciations of the dean's office, the damages are concentrated in the Philosophical School, which had been squatted by anarchist gro ups, the so-called "black block".

be held in Washington.

As was pointed out in a report of the "Imerisia" newspaper from Washington, the EU-US Summit has been characterized as upgraded by US Officials and EU diplomats.

The discussions are expected to cover the entire spectrum of issues concerning both the EU and the US.

Speaking to "Flash" radio, Mr. Papandreou said that the publication is characteristic of this "euro-skepticism" and has not special relation to the US position.

Regarding the EU Summit in Chalkidiki, he noted that "we could not have a more effective result". On the draft of the European Constitution he observed that there are of course individual issues, on which Greece has a different view. These issues, howeve r, will be discussed in an upcoming phase of the negotiations in the framework of the Inter-Governmental Convention.

His view was that it would be better if there was a direct election of the President of the European Council.

Mr. Papandreou greeted the statement of the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who said that he doubted if there was harassment of an Olympic Airways commercial flight by Turkish fighters, but in such a case he would condemn it. This statement,

he said, expresses a spirit in Greek-Turkish relations.

Soldiers will transfer the explosives off the boat to a safe location. The "Baltik Sky" is not a Greek interest ship. The authorities are investigating all possibilities in the origin of the cargo, while the captain and all crew members were arrested.

In his statement, Mr. Simitis said that the venture for Change that A. Papandreou began is still a challenge today, and he noted that: "We recall Andreas Papandreou to our memory today, the man who began the great venture towards Change. This venture has

defined Greece over the past few years, this venture is still a challenge for all of us today, because Greece must adjust to the changes in Europe, in the global scene. Because Greece must always be ready to play a leading part, to face challenges, to be

effective, to be convincing. We showed this at the Chalkidiki Summit, we will show it in the years to come."

PASOK's unity is granted and our consolidation around C. Simitis is self evident, pointed out PASOK Secretary Costas Laliotis, who stated: "A. Papandreou is the great absent party but has a continuous presence in our hearts, our thoughts, our feelings, o ur memories, the memory of the Greek people for his vision and his ideas and his creative work, for Greece, for the people and for a modern society with a human face. PASOK, from 1974 to this day, from its foundation, initially with A. Papandreou and then

with Mr. Simitis, was, and still is, a hopeful and victorious Movement. A Movement of change, modernization, reform, constant renewal of ideas and people, because it expresses and represents popular powers that constitute an existing current in the major ity. Since a lot has been said and written, I would like to reassure everyone that the unity of PASOK is granted and its consolidation around the country's Prime Minister and the President of the Movement is self evident, along with the trust of us all an d the political and moral solidarity that is granted."

Minister of Development Akis Tsochatzopoulos underlined: "The citizens that came here today feel the irreplaceable presence of Andreas Papandreou. His legacy leads to an authentic and primary relationship between PASOK and the citizens. And was placed, a s it was formed by Andreas Papandreou , on a course of national strategy which aims at creating a peaceful Greece, a Greece of development, with solidarity, with cohesion."

Deputy Minister of the Press Tilemachos Chytiris stated: "Andreas Papandreou was a political leader whose presence and politics changed Greece. Since then, from 1981 onwards, Greece entered a new orbit, and Greeks came to know essential, real democracy a nd progress. For many of us, A. Papandreou was also a man, a friend, a man who loved and embraced everyone, a sentimental man, a lively man, a man who had in his mind and heart all Greeks and his homeland, which he served to the very last moment. We will remember him always. For us politicians these must not be the last words, they must be our daily actions".

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Mr. Loverdos, speaking at the opening of ABNA's General Assembly, underlined the problems the Greek Foreign Ministry faces daily, due to distorted or lacking information that reaches Greece from its neighbors. The deputy Foreign Minister pointed out that

a news base which will provide a correct information must be created, and added that that cannot be done through private news agencies. That is why it asked ABNA to submit specific proposals in that direction over the next few days, so that they may be f unded by the Foreign Ministry.

Mr. Loverdos also referred to the results of the EU Summit held in Chalkidiki, stressing that the return of European interest to the Balkans was praised by the entire EU. He mentioned that the EU chose a partnership with 5 Balkan countries and that stabi lity and connection agreements have already been signed with Croatia and FYROM. He added that the course of Western Balkan countries was organized and includes obligations that must be kept.

Regarding the Greek program for Balkan Reconstruction, he announced the approval of 5 proposals submitted by Balkan countries:

The project for repair of the Social Institutions building in Sarajevo, which will host all the countries Parliaments. Two million euro were set aside towards that project.

The project for the reconstruction of the Public Health Institution in Montenegro.

The modernization in the Los harbor in Bulgaria.

The funding of Tahis in Bulgaria.

The provision of 1.5 million euro for technical support to the Romanian Ministry for European Affairs.

According to the Minister of Merchant Marine, Giorgos Anomeritis, the ship had been in the Mediterranean for a month, with the dangerous cargo it was transporting, and had not reached its destination.

Information mentioned that it had set off from Tunisia and was headed to some port in Africa, but somehow ended up in Istanbul. There it changed its crew and was finally found at sea off the coast of Etolokarnania. The same sources mentioned that the Gre ek Coast Guard authorities had had the ship under surveillance since Friday, while they had alerted judicial authorities which were on standby.

The Mayor of Astakos, Etolokarnania, pointed out that the ship had lost its way and had stopped in the Astakos gulf asking for supplies.

Mr. Anomeritis gave his assurance that there is no danger from the cargo, as the materials have been separated and the proper understandings have been carried out for its transfer. At the same time he made mention of increased security measures and stric t checks on all suspicious ships or ships on the black list sailing in Greek or Mediterranean waters. "Locating a cargo such as this reflects the possibilities for every ship, not just those on the black list", he said characteristically.

Meanwhile, the crew members are facing criminal charges concerning the cargo as well as its possible use, and the way it had been placed in the ship.

The case is being watched closely by the Russian media, as they believe that the explosives maybe the kind used lately in Grozni, Chechnya.

The program of Elliniada was presented in a press conference today. A total of 380 young Greeks from all over the world will participate in the sports and cultural event.

Culture Minister Evangelos Vanizelos pointed out that Elliniada is a celebration of spots and culture for the young Greeks living abroad in view of the 2004 Olympic Games.

Elliniada will be held every two years in Thessaloniki, the capital city of the Greeks living abroad.

Greek government spokesman Christos Protopapas stated that the meeting of the Prime Minister with US President Bush creates certain expectations given the fact that we are in the beginning of a new era in the EU-US strategic partnership relation after th e recent tensions of the past few months.

In the talks Mr. Simitis will have with the US President will be examined among others, the developments in Iraq and the Middle East, the non proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the efforts against terrorism, the development of the "Galileo" Pr oject and the results of the EU Summit in Thessaloniki.

Also, the Greek Prime Minister will discuss all the issues examined within the framework of the European Council, among them the Cyprus issue.

Mr. Protopapas stated that the stance of the Turkish side during the EU Summit in Thessaloniki was very careful and cited a newspaper article written by Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul according to which, his country wants close relations with the EU, thanking the Greek EU Presidency for its stance.

The European course of Turkey is necessary for Turkey itself and the southeastern European region in general, said the Greek government spokesman, adding that it passes through the abolition of the "green line" diving Cyprus and the settlement of the Cy prus problem.

Of the stocks trading today, 208 recorded losses and 111 had gains, while the value of 56 stocks remained unchanged.

The EU urges the parties to fully comply with the ceasefire agreement and co-operate constructively with the ECOWAS mediator and the representatives of Liberian political parties and civil society in order to reach a sustainable peace agreement for Liber ia. The European Union reiterates its strong support for ECOWAS efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the Liberian crisis and its commitment to support a comprehensive peace agreement for Liberia.

The European Union reminds the signatories of the ceasefire agreement of their obligation to respect international humanitarian law, ensure that humanitarian initiatives are protected and allow access to territory under their control for humanitarian act ors.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

Mr. Protopapas also referred to the decision on illegal immigration saying that the decisions reached opened the door to additional policies in the future.

He also referred to the opening made by the EU to the Western Balkan states, pointing out that it is the first time the issue was raised in a formal EU Summit, proving the EU Presidency's interest in the Western Balkans and the further support of the reg ion's economic development and stability.

The meeting will take place at the southern Aegean island of Rhodes on June 25-26, chaired by Undersecretary of Public Order Pantelis Tsertikidis.

The meeting is a follow up to earlier relevant meetings. It is placed within a wider cooperation framework including 45 countries and international organizations.

The goal of the meeting is to find ways to deal with illegal immigration in a wider area outside the EU through the adoption of recommendations for the strengthening of international cooperation, especially at an operational level, and the harmonization of legislation.