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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 99-10-10Macedonian Press Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.Last Update: 23:27 GMT+2SECTIONS
NEWS HEADLINES[A] GREECE[B] BALKANS[C] WORLDNEWS IN DETAIL[A] GREECE[01] 77TH ANNIVERSARY OF ASIA MINOR CATASTROPHE COMMEMORATEDWeb Posted: 14:24 GMT+2Thessaloniki, 10/10/1999 (MPA) The 77th anniversary of the Asia Minor catastrophe was commemorated today in Thessaloniki in a ceremony attended by the 51 associations that compose the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Refugee Guilds.The Minister of Macedonia and Thrace Yiannis Magriotis stated that the strong refugee associations from throughout Greece attest to the fact that "the memories are strong and the fiber of Hellenism is unbreakable." A.F. [02] PUBLIC ORDER MINISTER COMMENTS ON CONTACTS IN WASHINGTONWeb Posted: 14:24 GMT+2Athens, 10/10/1999 (MPA) Greece and the United States are reviewing a bilateral accord concerning terrorism-related issues, according to the Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysochoides, who recently conducted an official visit to the US, where he met with met with FBI Director Louis Freeh, Attorney General Janet Reno and other US federal law enforcement officials."We described to our interlocutors all the initiatives which we have made for the dealing with terrorism and crime, in general," Mr. Chrysohoides said, adding that the US officials acknowledged that the Greek side is attempting to restructure its law enforcement services. Furthermore, Mr. Chrysohoides stated that the US officials have neither forwarded a list of terrorism suspects, nor have they requested an examination of the DNA tests conducted on the blood spots discovered near the German ambassador's residence in Athens which was jolted by rocket fire on May 16, 1999. He stated that they merely requested that they be briefed on the course of investigation. Mr. Chrysochoides said that Washington is highly concerned over criminal activity in the Balkan region and is examining the prospect of founding a multi-national police force in the region. A.F. [03] CENTENARIAN WRITES ON ASIA MINOR CATASTROPHE SHE SURVIVEDWeb Posted: 14:24 GMT+2Thessaloniki, 10/10/1999 (MPA) She may be one hundred and two years old, but she recalls that day well, "I remember as we were leaving Smyrne, I turned my head and I saw......the sun bright red, taking its color from the flames engulfing the city. I remember the scenes of madness at the port. That's when I made a vow: Motherland, I shall never forget..."Better late than never, Mrs. Filio Haidemenou recently transposed her memories of the Asia Minor mass exodus into memoirs, describing in vivid detail the painful uprooting and the plight of the refugees. It's not the first time Mrs. Haidemenou made constructive use of her painful experience. A few years back, when she was 96, she fought - and succeeded - for the creation of the Asia Minor Museum. A.F. [04] SE EUROPEAN, BLACK SEA COUNTRIES TO DISCUSS TRANSPORT LINKSWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Alexandroupolis, 10/10/1999 (MPA) Two high-level meetings will be held in the city of Alexandroupolis tomorrow, to promote multilateral cooperation in the transport sector, with the participation of countries of the Black Sea region and southeastern Europe.Both meetings have been organised on the initiative of Greece's Transport and Communications Ministry. On October 11, within the framework of Greece's presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), the organisation's Transport Group will meet to discuss infrastructure policy and easing transport. The meeting will focus on the prospects for integrating the transport infrastructures of Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria and Albania, particularly within the framework of the inter-European networks. It will also look at the possibilities of funding viable investment programs. Greece aims to project its strategic role in formulating policy by making optimum use of a Memorandum of Understanding on easing road transport in southeastern Europe. A.F. [05] EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO HOLD CONFERENCE IN RHODESWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Thessaloniki, 10/10/1999 (MPA) Access given to enterprises in support services provided by the European Union will be discussed during a conference to be held on October 14-16 at the island of Rhodes, organized by the General Directorate of the European Commission.The event will feature the participation of 600 delegates from various European countries, who will attempt to secure a wide- yet focused- action plan from the Commission in supporting enterprises at a local level. A.F. [06] STATE EYES INTEREST RATE REDUCTION, THANKS TO FISCAL POLICYWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Athens, 10/10/1999 (MPA) The state is reviewing the prospect of lowering interest rates, a decision to become final after the Monetary Policy Council convenes at the end of this month, under the Bank of Greece governor Lukas Papademos.An added sign of a robust economy, the country's inflation rate remained at a constant level during the month of September, reportedly closing at two percent. A.F. [07] GREEK PM IS ADAMANT: ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD IN SEPTEMBERWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Athens, 10/10/1999 (MPA) Prime Minister Costas Simitis has refuted persistent rumors of a February ballot, by firmly stating that elections are to be held in September of 2000, as planned, stressing that the ruling PASOK party, over which he presides is a power of renewal and modernization.Addressing over 2,500 party officials in Piraeus yesterday, Mr. Simitis outlined the achievements accomplished by PASOK during its tenure to date, thereby granting a pre-election period "tone" to the atmosphere. A.F. [B] BALKANS[08] COUNCIL OF EUROPE TO HOLD HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINAR IN CYPRUSWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Nicosia, 10/10/1999 (MPA) Distinguished personalities in the field of human rights will be in Cyprus on October 16 to attend a seminar to mark 50 years since the establishment of the Council of Europe, which will focus on achievements and Prospects in the field of human rights.Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides is scheduled to open the one-day meeting, which is organized by the International Association for the Protection of Human Rights of the Council of Europe and the Directorate of Human Rights of the Council. A.F. [09] ALBANIA: MAJKO, NANO FACE OFF IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS TODAYWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Tirana, 10/10/1999 (MPA) Albania's Socialist Party Congress is closing today with the election of the new president, where Fatos Nano and Pandeli Majko are the two contenders for the top post.The two leaders are expected to resolve their differences, although, according to political commentators, the election outcome is to complicate matters for the ruling party. Prime Minister Majko has threatened to resign from the premier's post if he is not elected president. A.F. [C] WORLD[10] SOUTHAFRICAN GREEKS PROVIDE AID TO QUAKE-STRICKEN ATHENSWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Pretoria, 10/10/1999 (MPA) The Greek communities of South Africa are donating four million drachmas to quake-stricken residents of Attica, a result of fundraising efforts.The president of the Hellenic Communities of South Africa, Harry Gouvelis, presented a representative of Greece's Red Cross with the check. "Our offer may be small but it is with love from us," he said, adding that a delegation from South Africa, accompanied by the Red Cross, toured the districts hardest hit by the September 7 tremor. A.F. [11] GREECE'S DEFENSE MINISTER TO VISIT ISRAEL THIS WEEKWeb Posted: 13:27 GMT+2Tel Aviv, 10/10/1999 (MPA) Greece's Defense Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos will conduct an official visit to Israel on October 13-15, where he will hold talks with the country's top leadership, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.Mr. Tsochatzopoulos is expected to be received by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who also holds the defense portfolio. The Defense Minister will also visit Israel's defense industries. A.F. Complete archives of the Macedonian Press Agency bulletins are available on the MPA Home Page at http://www.mpa.gr/ and on the U.S. mirror at http://www.hri.org/MPA/Macedonian Press Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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