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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 01-06-15The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTSNEWS IN ENGLISH ERA 5 - THE VOICE OF GREECE 15/6/2001 3:28:00 μμ Bush fails to convince EU leaders 6 illegal immigrants drowned Draft bill for release of sea trasport causes reaction shipowners Flights according to schedule Vartholomeos visits Lesvos Church-state cooperation on Religious Tourism Australian Institure reacts to the non-continuation of research on breast cancer vaccine 1,58% drop in Athens Stock Exchange yesterday 48th Acropolis Rally begins yesterday [01] Bush fails to convince EU leadersThe European Union summit meeting is taking place in Gothenburg, Sweden today focusing on the European Union expansion and the situation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).Yesterday American President George W. Bush managed neither to convince the European leaders for his reasons not to sign the Kyoto agreement which concerns the protection of the Environment, nor to make them accept his plans for the "Star Wars" programme. Regarding the European Union expansion, Prime Minister Costas Simitis stressed that Greece's goal is Cyprus' fast accession to the European Union on a fixed date. Mr. Simitis also forsaw a slow down of the Development of the European Economies including the Greek economy if recession continued in the United States. The European leaders as well as the American President also discussed about the situation in FYROM, ruling out through a joint communique the possibility of NATO's military intervention to FYROM and supporting a political solution. In the meantime, Press undersecretary Tylemachos Chytiris stated that the Greek plan for the resolution of the crisis in FYROM would be discussed by the coalition government in Skopje. From his side, New Democracy President Costas Karamanlis, who is in Gothenburg participating in the meeting of the European Popular party, reiterated that a military intevention of the International Community might be needed. Replying to a question as to whether the Greek government was aware that UCK is raising money in Greece, Mr. Chytiris said that the government knew everything and was taking all necessary measures. At the same time, NATO Secretary General George Robertson and European Union official responsible on foreign policy and Defence visited Skopje yesterday and expressed their support to FYROM President Trajkovski's proposal for a political dialogue and reforms for the securing of the Albanians' rights. However, Mr. Trajkovski as well as the rebels' political leader Ali Ahmedi asked for NATO's intervention to the crisis. Specifically, Mr. Ahmedi asked for the deployment of a peacekeeping force, while Mr. Traikosfsky NATO's mediation in the contacts with the rebels and the contribution of the Alliance in the disarming process of the extremists. Mr. Robertson rejected Mr. Ali Ahmedi's request, but epxressed his support to Mr. Boris Trajkovski's efforts, avoiding however to clarify the role the Alliance could play in the peace process. Finally, as regards the Greenhouse effect, Americans and European did not manage to bridge their differences, since President Bush reiterated that his country disagreed with ratification of the Kyoto protocol. However, both sides stated that they would continue their dialogue, while the Swedish mounted police clashed with thousands of demonstrators, who were describing the American President a "Toxic Texan". At the same time, the Swedish Justice minister was demonstrating with members of Amnesty International against death penalty in the United States. [02] 6 illegal immigrants drownedA boat carrying illegal immigrants crashed on the rocky islets "Chtapodia", Mykonos yesterday afternoon and sank leading to death five men and one woman. The boat, which was carrying 59 illegal imigrants, crased due to mechanical failure.The search for missing people continues as the arrested captain of the boat Panayotis Kouvas stated that he did not know exactly the number of the illegal immigrants, whom he collected from a Turkish vessel near the Turkish coast. [03] Draft bill for release of sea trasport causes reaction shipownersMerchant Marine minister Christos Papoutsis stated in Parliament yesterday that the government would not accept any blackmail from ship owners, following the passing of the draft bill regarding the release of sea transport.Earlier, shipowners had threatened to lower the Greek flag from their vessels and take recourse to the European Union if the draft bill was not withdrawn. In tandem, Mr. Papoutsis accused the New Democracy party that it was cooperating with shipowners. [04] Flights according to scheduleThe Court of first instance decided that the staged strike of Civil Aviation Unions was illegal. As a result all flights will take place according to schedule.[05] Vartholomeos visits LesvosEcumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos, who will be accompanied by emminent members of the Patriarchate in Constaninople, will visit Lesvos officially today following the invitation of Metropolitan of Mytilini Iakovos.The Ecumenical Patriarch will return to Constaninople on June 19. [06] Church-state cooperation on Religious TourismArchbishop of Athens and All Greece Christodoulos and Development minister Nikos Christodoulakis discussed about issues of Religious Tourism yesterday.According to information, the Church appears to be ready to proceed to the creation of development companies with the private sector as well as with the state in order to materialize this ambitious programme. [07] Australian Institure reacts to the non-continuation of research on breast cancer vaccineThe Austin Research Institute of Australia has expressed its reaction to the competent bodies in Greece which interrupted the research of the Greek-Australian scientist Vaso Apostolopoulou for a vaccine against breast cancer.Australian Professor Ian McKenzy has sent a letter to the President of the Athens Medical Association briefing it that legal actions would be taken. The letter was also sent to the President of the Hellenic Republic Constantinos Stephanopoulos. Doctor McKency states that the Institute has not received an offical statement from the Athens Medical Association or the National Medical Organisation regarding problems that had arisen in Greek patients tested, nor had the National Medical Organisation asked in black and white the tests of the vaccine to stop. [08] 1,58% drop in Athens Stock Exchange yesterdayThe General Share Price Index of the Athens Stock Exchange fell yesterday by 1,58% , closing at 2.853,55 points.[09] 48th Acropolis Rally begins yesterdayThe 48th Acropolis Rally, which began yesterday in Zappeion, is hosting top racing drivers from all over the world.The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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