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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 97-04-06
Last Update: 20:46 GMT+2
SECTIONS
[A] GREECE
[B] BALKANS
NEWS HEADLINES
[A] GREECE
[01] EUROPEAN SOCIALIST LEADERS DRAW INITIATIVE FOR THE BALKANS
[02] PRESIDENT OF NEW DEMOCRACY VISITS THESSALONIKI
[B] BALKANS
[03] CRISIS IN ALBANIA CONTINUES
NEWS IN DETAIL
[A] GREECE
[01] EUROPEAN SOCIALIST LEADERS DRAW INITIATIVE FOR THE BALKANS
Web Posted: 20:46 GMT+2
Thessaloniki, April 6 (MPA)
Greece's leading role in the Balkans was ascertained once more during the
Thessaloniki-held Conference on the Balkans, held by the European Socialist
Party.
The participating European leaders of Socialist parties, concluded the
conference with the following decision:
"At a time critical for the economic and political development of the
Balkans, the Conference expresses its full support for a regional
cooperation, whih will be based on the aversion of conflicts which
(aversion) is the only way to secure peace and stability in the region."
It should be noted that the majority of the participating Socialists gave
emphasis to the Greek government's efforts, as well as to the Greek Premier
Kostas Simitis, for the creation of a climate of peace, friendship and
security in the southern Balkan region.
[02] PRESIDENT OF NEW DEMOCRACY VISITS THESSALONIKI
Web Posted: 20:46 GMT+2
Thessaloniki, April 6 (MPA)
"There is only one Thessaloniki in the world. It is my hometown and my seat
and, therefore, it is only natural for me to come here often", stated New
Democracy party leader Kostas Karamanlis upon his arrival in Thessaloniki.
Mr. Karamanlis is visiting Thessaloniki for the first time after his
election to the party's leadership. Aside from local government officials,
Mr. Karamanlis also received the president of Thessaloniki's basketball
team Aris, which won the Corac Cup playing against Turkey's Tofas last week,
whom he congratulated for his team's victory.
[B] BALKANS
[03] CRISIS IN ALBANIA CONTINUES
Web Posted: 20:46 GMT+2
Tirana, April 6 (MPA)
In spite of the efforts exerted by the Albanian government, the crisis
continues to ferment in the neighboring country this time by various groups
who are opposed to restoring order. Yesterday, a group of masked individuals
blocked the Albanian Premier Bashkim Fino from visiting regions of northern
Albania.
Speaking to the Macedonian Press Agency, Mr. Fino accused President Berisha
of maintaining the tension in the Albanian public opinion and supported the
Greek position for the deployment of mixed international force army units
in his country which will be placed in every crisis spot.
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