The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-08-07

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[01] High Risk of Fires Today

07 Αυγ 2008 08:10:00

Sources: ΝΕΤ 105,8

Fires in S. Evoia and Evrytania are abating. Fires in Messinia, Lesvos and Aitolokarnania are under partial control. Meantime, according to the announcement of the General Secretary of Civil Protection, there is high risk of fires today in Athens, Eastern and Western Attika, Voiotia, Corinth, Evoia, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria and Cyclades Islands.

Translated by Sofia Gartziou

[02] Athletes in favour of Human Rights

By Nasos Bratsos

Sources: ANA-AFP

127 athletes have sent an appeal-letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao, requesting the respect of human rights, freedom of expression and religious freedom especially in Tibet. In parallel, they are requesting that human rights defenders are not intimidated or imprisoned. The letter, which was made public by then non-governmental organisation Sports for Peace, reads that that as all eyes are turned to China, the presidents decision on these issues will determine the success of the Olympic Games and Chinas profile. Out of the 127 athletes 40 will compete in Beijing.

Translated by John Crystallidis

[03] Indonesia Hit by Strong Quake

By Vivian Papastefanou

A powerful seaquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale hit eastern Indonesia this morning. The quake took place 10 kilometres below ground, with its epicentre registered 51 kilometres north-east of Indonesia. Hundreds of houses suffered extensive damage. However, there have been no reports on casualties or tsunami warning. Two aftershocks followed the main quake. As per an official, 200 houses suffered extensive damage in Pekat, 40 kilometres from the epicentre of the quake and 75 more in Sangar.

Translated by John Crystallidis

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