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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-02-19

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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  • [01] PM Karamanlis briefed by foreign minister
  • [02] Russian thanks for ship's tow

  • [01] PM Karamanlis briefed by foreign minister

    Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis was briefed on Tuesday by Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis at the Maximos Mansion, the government headquarters in Athens. Bakoyannis briefed the PM over her recent visit to the United States, the latest developments in Kosovo and Monday's related European Council decision, as well as on imminent proposals by UN mediator Matthew Nimetz on the FYROM "name issue". Responding to a question by reporters on whether the exercise of a veto against FYROM NATO membership is imminent, the foreign minister stated: "we are in the middle of a negotiation. We'll see. I believe that seriousness and responsibility dictate that we discuss such matters in the competent bodies and make an announcement when we are ready". On Kosovo, Bakoyannis cited statements made a day earlier, stressing that Greece will make its decisions after analysing all developments and their repercussions on regional security and national interests.

    [02] Russian thanks for ship's tow

    The Russian Navy General Staff thanked Greece for responding immediately to the distress call sent out by a Black Sea fleet vessel that was left rudderless in rough seas off the Aegean island of Ikaria on Monday. The Russian Navy on Tuesday thanked the Hellenic Navy general staff and the crew of the frigate "Bouboulina" for the assistance offered in towing the Russian naval vessel PM-138 to safety a day earlier. The rescue operation was covered extensively in the Russian mass media. The Russian vessel, identified as a support and repair ship, sent out an SOS while sailing 13 nautical miles northwest of Ikaria, in the eastern Aegean, after reportedly faltering in rough seas due to engine failure. Two all-weather helicopters, a C-130 plane and the Hellenic Navy frigate were dispatched to the area. All 106 officers and sailors on board the Russian ship are safe.

    Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of a tugboat operating in the central Aegean, near the Cyclades of Paros.


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