The two men were arrested along with 13 more Komotini citizens, one of whom is still alive, in the Spring of 1942 by German troops. They stated that no amount of money is capable of replacing the lost years of their youth and erasing the images of the ho rror they lived and the deaths of their friends from their minds.

The Lieutenant was in the car behind the Mercedes, witnessed the scene, exited his car and tried to avert the mugging. The riders of the two motorcycles fled the scene, and he tried to contact the authorities. While leaving the scene of the crime, one of

the motorcycles followed him. One of the two young men riding on it broke his car window with a rock and the Lieutenant fired. The bullet hit Athanasios Dimouras.

According to information the young man died from a shot to the head, after being taken to "Asclepeus" hospital in critical condition. Investigations are underway to discern the exact circumstances of the shooting.

Thomas Serifis, awaiting trial in "Corydallos" penitentiary, is also expected to testify today. Christodoulos Xeros and Giannis Serifis, who has criminal charges set against him for participation in the organization, will appear before Mr. Zervobeakos on

Sunday.

Finally, Pavlos Serifis who asked for an extension to prepare his testimony will testify on October 29.

Yesterday, Mr. Magriotis toured the villages of the ethnic Greek minority in Albania and attended a memorial service held at the Vouliarati Cemetery where Greek soldiers killed during the WWII are buried.

Romania will be the first stop for the European Commissioner (28-29 October) who will sign the Joint Assessment Paper with Romanian Minister of Labor and Social Solidarity Mr. Marian Sarbu.

On Monday, October 28, the Greek European Commissioner will meet with Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana and Secretary of State Cristian Diaconescu. After the meeting, the European Commissioner and the two Romanian officials will give a joint press conference at Bucharest's EC Infocentre.

The Greek Commissioner will also meet with European Integration Minister Mrs. Hildeguard Puwak. An official lunch will be given in her honor by Mr. Sarbu and National Employment Agency President and Secretary of State in the Ministry of Labor and Social

Solidarity Mr. Ioan Cindrea.

Mrs. Diamantopoulou will also meet with Economic and Social Council President Ion Giurescu and representatives of the social partners.

She will have contacts with Vice-President of the Senate Mr. Alexandru Athanasiu and representatives of non-governmental organizations.

A meeting of Mrs. Diamantopoulou with Romanian President Ion Iliescu is likely, as it has not been confirmed yet. Mrs. Diamantopoulou will leave for Sofia on Tuesday, October 29.

Greek European Commissioner Mrs. Anna Diamantopoulou will visit Bulgaria on October 29-30 to sign with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labor and Social Policy Mrs. Lydia Shouleva the Joint Assessment Paper on the country's priorities in the sec tor of employment.

Mrs. Diamantopoulou will be received by President Georgui Parvanov, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Parliament President Ognyan Gerdzhikov.

Mrs. Diamantopoulou will also have talks with European Affairs Minister Mrs. Meglena Kuneva and she will hold meetings with the Parliamentary Committees on Social and European Affairs. In addition, she will have the opportunity to address the Bulgaria-Eu ropean Parliament Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Mrs. Diamantopoulou's talks with the Bulgarian officials will focus on Bulgaria's preparation for its future accession into the EU. Within this framework, a special emphasis will be given to the sector of employment and social policy, the preparation for

the participation in the European Social Fund, political equality issues and issues concerning the social inclusion of people with disabilities. The talks will be held in the light of the recent EU report which mentions the notable progress made by Bulga ria in the EU accession preparations.

The European Commissioner will meet with non-governmental organizations active on issues of equality, social welfare and minorities as well as with representatives of social partners and mass media.

Of the stocks trading today, 208 recorded losses and 87 had gains, while the value of 80 stocks remained unchanged.

On the issue of a common agricultural policy, Mr. Simitis was in favor of "freezing" subsidies to farmers, and told the press that what farmers make today, is what they will be making until 2006. Deliberations will start then, and any decisions made will

be applied after 2006.

As far as Cyprus' accession is concerned, the Prime Minister said that the issue of conditions must end at the Summit and that final decisions on the enlargement must be made at the next Summit Meeting in Copenhagen.

Shortly after midnight, Mr. Simitis informed the Greek press of the course of the Summit's first day's works.

Mrs. Angelopoulou-Daskalakis underlined the importance of the systematic promotion of the efforts made by Greece aimed at hosting flawless Olympic Games in 2004.

She stressed that Athens has made a significant progress in its effort to host safe and technically excellent Olympic Games, adding that every five-star hotel will be renovated by the year 2004. She also stated that security was and will continue to be a

top priority.

Responding to a question on the Parthenon Marbles kept in the British Museum, the "Athens 2004" President pointed out that the Athens Olympic Games in August 2004 will be complete games and the wish is for Parthenon to be complete as well.

The Romanian government approved yesterday a US$ 200.000 increase of OTE's share capital in the Romanian ROM TELECOM allowing OTE to take over 51% of the company.

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