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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 99-07-30
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <ert.ntua.gr/>
CONTENTS
[01] GREEK, TURKISH EXPERTS WIND UP DIALOGUE
[02] PM SIMITIS TO ATTEND BALKAN CONFERENCE
[03] FRANCE DECLARES BACKING TO CYPRUS
[04] CYPRUS TO PROTEST OVER WORKS IN THE NORTHERN PART
[05] MOST GREEK FOODS CLEAR
[06] STRIKE CONTINUES AT ERT
[07] FIRE-FIGHTER KILLED IN BLAZE ON CHIOS
[01] GREEK, TURKISH EXPERTS WIND UP DIALOGUE
The second phase of the dialogue between Greek and Turkish foreign
ministry experts winds up in Athens today. Yesterday's talks focused on
matters concerning regional and cultural collaboration, while issues
related to illegal immigration, crime and terrorism are on the agenda
for today. At the end of yesterday's discussions, the two sides had a
meeting with the Greek foreign minister, Giorgos Papandreou. Today Mr
Papandreou is due to meet in Sarajevo with his Turkish counterpart,
Ismail Cem, to assess the results of the initial contacts. Their
meeting will take place on the sidelines of the European conference on
Balkan reconstruction.
[02] PM SIMITIS TO ATTEND BALKAN CONFERENCE
The prime minister, Kostas Simitis, is going to Sarajevo today to take
part in the conference, in which over 30 leaders from European
countries will participate to discuss security in south-eastern Europe.
The American president, Bill Clinton, will also attend the conference.
[03] FRANCE DECLARES BACKING TO CYPRUS
The French president, Jacques Chirac, has sent a letter to his Cypriot
counterpart, Glafkos Kliridis, assuring him of his country's intention
to contribute to the latest effort to resolve the long-standing Cyprus
dispute. Mr Chirac said France held identical views on the Cyprus issue
with those set out in a statement by the Group of Eight, which also
expresses the international community's wish for a Cyprus settlement.
[04] CYPRUS TO PROTEST OVER WORKS IN THE NORTHERN PART
A Turkish ship yesterday delivered a mechanical digger to carry out
fortification work in the Turkish enclave of Kokkina, in Cyprus, where
a new road is being built. The Cypriot National Guard, which is
closely monitoring the Turkish operations, is to make a formal protest
to the United Nations.
[05] MOST GREEK FOODS CLEAR
54 samples of Greek foodstuffs sent abroad for laboratory checks have
been shown to be clear of dioxins, while the results are awaited of
checks on 29 other samples. Meanwhile the authorities in Belgium have
closed down a further 175 poultry and pig-rearing units suspected of
dioxin contamination. The Belgian government has been called on to
explain why it refused to withdraw products containing pork that was
believed to be dioxin-contaminated.
[06] STRIKE CONTINUES AT ERT
Journalists at Greek State Radio and Television are on strike,
following a decision by the Union of Athens Daily Newspaper Editors
which is protesting against the requirement of entry and exit cards for
personnel entering the premises of ERT. The administration of Greek
Radio claims the step is merely a security measure and has taken the
matter to court. A decision is expected to be issued today.
[07] FIRE-FIGHTER KILLED IN BLAZE ON CHIOS
The funeral takes place in Zacharo, Ilia today of the 28-year-old
female member of the forestry fire service who died while fighting a
blaze on the island of Chios two days ago. Two of her colleagues who
suffered severe burns are still in critical condition in hospital.
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