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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 04-02-25
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
CONTENTS
[01] Greek and Turkish Cypriots still far apart in peace talks
[02] Small opposition parties attack Pasok and ND
[03] PM visits archaeological project in Athens
[04] Last-minute preparations for TV debate
[01] Greek and Turkish Cypriots still far apart in peace talks
24/2/2004 9:12:00 μμ
Greek and Turkish Cyprios stuck to their guns today, in a new round of
talks aimed at reunifying their island before it joins the European
Union on May 1. Financial markets are watching the talks closely, aware
that failure to forge a deal would mean only the Greek Cypriots join
the EU. This could cement the island's ethnic division and dash
Turkey's own hopes of opening entry talks with the bloc in 2005.
[02] Small opposition parties attack Pasok and ND
24/2/2004 9:05:00 μμ
Speaking to Greek Post Office employees today, Communist Party General
Secretary Aleka Papariga attacked both the Pasok and ND parties on the
issue of privatization. In the meantime, Coalition of the Left leader
Nikos Constantopoulos this evening addressed a pre-election rally of
party supporters in Thessaloniki.
On his part, the leader of the DIKKI party, Dimitris Tsovolas, at a
press conference today, accused the two major parties of neoliberal
policies, noting that ND was and remains a conservative party, while
Pasok is superseding ND with right-wing attitudes.
[03] PM visits archaeological project in Athens
24/2/2004 8:57:00 μμ
Prime Minister Costas Simitis this morning visited a project involving
the unification of archaeological sites in Athens. He described it as a
unique project for Greece and the world in general, which will
highlight ancient monuments.
[04] Last-minute preparations for TV debate
24/2/2004 8:51:00 μμ
With just 12 days to go before the March 7 elections, the two major
parties, Pasok and New Democracy are concentrating on final
preparations for the live televised debate on Thursday, between its
leaders, George Papandreou and Costas Karamanlis, respectively. This
evening, technical details are being determined, such as the identity
of journalists who will ask the questions.
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