The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-06-19

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[01] Protesting over High Cost of Living

By Nasos Bratsos

Sources: ÍÅÔ 105.8, GSEE Press Office

GSEE (Greek General Confederation of Labour), ADEDY (Supreme Administration of Greek Civil Servants Trade Unions), the Athens, Piraeus Prefecture, the City of Piraeus, INKA EKPOIZO (Consumers Association "The Quality of Life") VIOZO N.INKA The Hellene Consumers Association and Hellenic Centre of Consumers staged a rally at Syntagma Square demanding higher salaries and lower prices.

Translated by John Crystallidis

[02] Events in Mitylini

By Nasos Bratsos

Lesvos, the island which constitutes the gate of immigrants to Greece is participating in the World Refugee Day with events, scheduled to be held on Friday 20 June. The High Commissioner in cooperation with Lesvos Prefecture and the Municipality of Mitylini, as well as the civilians group "Pros Figi" will give a Press Conference at 11:00 Friday.

The Municipality of Mitylini will stage events including a photo exhibition on 21 June and a music event on 22 June. Meanwhile, the port authorities arrested 23 illegal immigrants in a boat in Agathonisi area and an additional 27 who lacked the legal documents. In both cases the illegal immigrants had come from Turkey.

Translated by John Crystallidis

[03] Hasim Thaci in Tirana

By Katerina Ioannidou

Sources: ÁNA-ÌPA - AFP

Hasim Thaci, Director of the Democratic Party of Kosovo met with Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha in Tirana, after Kosovo declared unilaterally its independence from Serbia on 17 February. In his first visit abroad Thaci described Albania and Kosovo one nation, adding that the two states wish to join the EU and NATO, believing that this is the only prospect through which they can contribute to peace and stability in the region. He also rejected allegations regarding the "division" of Kosovo, where about 120,000 Serbs continue living.

"Each attempt to divide Kosovos territorial integrity is doomed to failWe are working with the international community so that Kosovo can exercise its power across its territory," added Thaci.

The two politicians expressed their wish to proceed to joint projects such as the construction of a road connecting Kosovo with the Albanian Durres port, a project to be completed in 2009.

Berisha from his side assured that there would not be a big Albania, adding that Kosovo and Albania are two independent states.

Translated by John Crystallidis

[04] Oil Production to Increase

By Alexandros Moz

Sources: ÁNA-ÌPA, Reuters, AFP

Saudi Arabia has finally confirmed the increase of oil output by 200,000 barrels in the site of its Embassy in London.

The original information on the increase of oil output derived from the UN Secretary General, while visiting Riyadh in the weekend.

The site also refers to the sliding oil prices after hitting the record price of $US140 per barrel. Meanwhile, Venezuela made it clear that it would not increase its output unless an agreement is reached at the conference, rejecting allegations that attribute high fuel prices to the poor supply.

Translated by John Crystallidis

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