airport's security.

Vladimir Gusinsky, who was coming from Tel Aviv, was wanted by the Interpol accused of fraud involving US$250 million he had received as a loan from Russian banks.

The above were stressed by Greek government spokesman Christos Protopapas in an interview with the Athens newspaper "Ethnos". He points out that in order to reverse the climate in favor of the governing Socialist Party of PASOK changes and reforms are ne cessary at every level and called on the leading party members to place the interest of the party and the country above personal strategy.

Mr. Protopapas stated that PASOK's ticket needs refreshment through new candidates, stressing that this is necessary for election success.

Earlier in the morning, he went to the Strofades islands to visit the burial site of Agios Dionisios and tour the historic Tower of Paleologi.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was on a three-day visit to the Ionian Sea island of Zakynthos since Saturday, at the invitation of the island's Metropolite Chrisostomos.

In the text it is stressed that they want to become ambassadors of World Peace backing its consolidation in every part of the world. They also stressed that they want to defend the idea of Olympic Truce.

They made a special reference to the International Village of Cretan Youth to be created at the Municipality of Zarou in Iraklion and expressed the will to cooperate with the Church of Crete, and the local administration authorities. They also suggested the creation of a Federation of Cretan Youth Agencies aimed at preserving and strengthening the different forms of expression used by the Cretans.

It was decided to be detained until the responsible judicial authorities conclude whether he will be extradited to Russia.

Gusinsky was arrested on charges of fraud involving US$ 250 million.

Greece occupies a higher place than Switzerland and Spain, which means that Greece's picture as a tourist destination has improved in the eyes of the US tourists.

The top place, as the most favorite tourist destination for US tourists, is occupied by Australia, followed by Britain, Italy and France.

Responding to the question if the Russian tycoon will be extradited, Mr. Protopapas stated that this is a decision that will be made by the justice authorities.

Mr. Protopapas reiterated that the Anan Plan constitutes a basis for dialogue for Athens always within the UN framework.

Of the stocks trading today, 89 recorded gains and 249 had losses, while the value of 43 stocks remained unchanged.