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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 99-07-28

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From: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.


MACEDONIAN PRESS AGENCY NEWS IN ENGLISH
Thessaloniki, July 28, 1999

SECTIONS

  • [A] NATIONAL NEWS
  • [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

  • NEWS HEADLINES

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

  • [01] CABINET CONVENES TODAY
  • [02] LATSIS GROUP TAKES CONTROL OF ERGOBANK
  • [03] MAGRIOTIS: THE NAME MACEDONIA IS NON NEGOTIABLE FOR GREECE
  • [04] THE CABINET MET TODAY
  • [05] THE GREEK-TURKISH DIALOGUE CONTINUES TOMORROW
  • [06] ONE OUT OF THREE GREEKS LEAVES THE WORKERS' UNIONS
  • [07] PAPAZACHOS: THE MEDIUM-TERM PREDICTION OF EARTHQUAKES WILL SOON BE FEASIBLE
  • [08] PROTOCOL OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN GREECE AND RUSSIA
  • [09] FOUR RUSSIAN SHIPS ARRIVED AT THE PORT OF THESSALONIKI
  • [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

  • [10] CONFERENCE FOR KOSOVO
  • [11] GENERAL RALSTON WILL REPLACE WESLEY CLARK IN NATO
  • [12] 55 JOURNALISTS WERE JAILED IN TURKEY IN THE FIRST HALF OF 1999
  • [13] THE EUROPEAN COURT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS RULED AGAINST FRANCE

  • NEWS IN DETAIL

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

    [01] CABINET CONVENES TODAY

    The cabinet, chaired by premier Kostas Simitis, convenes today to discuss the new draft to be brought to the parliament, regarding illegal immigration and fighting crime. Interior Minister, Vaso Papandreou, stated that the government examines a policy frame that will be based on controlling the borders and incorporating economic immigrants in the labor market, setting a time limit according to the regional and seasonal needs.

    [02] LATSIS GROUP TAKES CONTROL OF ERGOBANK

    Latsis business group will take control of Ergobank after the Bank of Pireus decided to back off from claiming it. The reason for this decision is the announcement by Ergobank's council of directors' board which suggests to its shareholders to chose Eurobank's offer, and which caused major discontent to Sallas business group. Ergobank's and Eurobank's merger is expected to be completed in two years time.

    [03] MAGRIOTIS: THE NAME MACEDONIA IS NON NEGOTIABLE FOR GREECE

    Minister of Macedonia-Thrace Yiannis Magriotis reiterated today, in the meeting he had in his office with the visiting presiding board of the Pan-Macedonian Association of America, Greece's firm position that the name Macedonia is non negotiable.

    In the meeting were raised issues of national importance that concern the Greek communities in the United States and Canada, as well as a number of organizational issues, while the minister of Macedonia-Thrace called on the representatives of the Greeks abroad to continue their struggle for the promotion of the issues of national importance within the framework of the national policy set by the Greek government.

    Mr. Magriotis referred to the Alexander the Great Institute characterizing it as a wonderful initiative of the Pan-Macedonian Associations which constitutes the most complete Greek initiative for the promotion of the work of Alexander the Great and the promotion of the historical truth over Macedonia.

    Mr. Magriotis stated that the ministry of Macedonia- Thrace will assist in every effort of the Greeks abroad and announced that a number of books will be sent to the New York based Center for Macedonian Studies.

    [04] THE CABINET MET TODAY

    The cabinet examined today the proposals submitted by minister of interior Ms. Vaso Papandreou on the issue of illegal immigration.

    Prime minister Kostas Simitis briefed the members of the cabinet on the contacts he had with the opposition party leaders on the issue of the increased crime and the ways in which it can be countered. They also discussed the issue of citizenship.

    Ms. Papandreou stated after the meeting that the controls at the borders will intensify, immigration offices will be established in neighboring countries for the better control of illegal immigration, all illegal immigrants living in Greece will be registered, while a residence permit will be given only to those who managed to have a job and a place to stay for a specific period of time.

    [05] THE GREEK-TURKISH DIALOGUE CONTINUES TOMORROW

    The Greek-Turkish dialogue will continue in Athens tomorrow and the following day at specialists level. The issues that will be discussed are terrorism, illegal immigration and organized crime. The talks of the specialists were held in a positive atmosphere in Ankara and the two delegations had a meeting yesterday with Turkish foreign minister Ismail Cem.

    Acting Greek government spokesman Nikos Athanasakis and foreign minister Giorgos Papandreou characterized the climate in which the talks were held as constructive. Mr. Papandreou stressed, however, from the island of Corfu that it is too early to draw any conclusions.

    [06] ONE OUT OF THREE GREEKS LEAVES THE WORKERS' UNIONS

    One out of three Greeks leaves the workers' unions, according to data provided by the International Employment Office concerning the activities of the workers' unions.

    The new facts are that the activities of the unions are shrinking, the influence of the unions on the work force is on the decline and the participation in the workers' unions and the mobilizations in general is limited.

    The phenomenon is observed across Europe but mostly in southern Europe and Greece, which occupies the third place in the relevant list.

    [07] PAPAZACHOS: THE MEDIUM-TERM PREDICTION OF EARTHQUAKES WILL SOON BE FEASIBLE

    Seismology very soon will be in the position to make medium-term earthquake predictions that will concern a period of time from one up to three years. The statement was made by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki seismology professor Vasilis Papazachos, who was citing the findings of a research conducted in Iceland.

    Professor Papazachos stated that the prognosis of earthquakes is now a realistic target and the study of the pre-earthquake activity can lead to safe conclusions in spite of the fact that in the case of earthquakes is mainly in effect the so-called theory of chaos.

    [08] PROTOCOL OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN GREECE AND RUSSIA

    A protocol of economic cooperation was signed between Greece and Russia covering the sectors of tele- communications, postal service, agriculture and food industry. The protocol of cooperation was signed during the meeting of Greek and Russian delegations held at ministers' level.

    Greek minister of national economy and finance Yiannos Papantoniou expressed the satisfaction of the Greek government for the cooperation, while Russian government vice-president Ms. Valentina Matvienko pointed out that a lot of work is needed in order to achieve the goals set by the agreement.

    [09] FOUR RUSSIAN SHIPS ARRIVED AT THE PORT OF THESSALONIKI

    Four Russian ships arrived at the port of Thessaloniki at noon today within the framework of the international peacekeeping force that is being deployed in Kosovo. The ships were carrying 220 soldiers, military equipment and vehicles. Already, the Russian force has departed for the Serb province by road.

    [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    [10] CONFERENCE FOR KOSOVO

    A donors' conference begins today in Brussels in order to collect funds for Kosovo's reconstruction. More that 100 governments and organisations will take part in the conference who will be called to offer financial aid that will reach 300 million dollars and will be disposed for humanitarian needs.

    [11] GENERAL RALSTON WILL REPLACE WESLEY CLARK IN NATO

    The supreme commander of the NATO forces in Europe general Wesley Clark will be replaced in April by general Joseph Ralston, deputy commander of the US general army staff, three months before the end of his term in the alliance.

    The US mass media link this decision with the tension that has been created in the Pentagon because of the way the operation in Yugoslavia was handled.

    [12] 55 JOURNALISTS WERE JAILED IN TURKEY IN THE FIRST HALF OF 1999

    Fifty five journalists were jailed or sentenced in Turkey in the first six months of 1999. President of the Press Council in Turkey, Mr. Oktai Ekci pointed out that so many journalists had not been jailed in the country neither in the era of Sultan Abdul Hamid nor in the one-political- party era.

    In a press conference on the contacts made for the release of the jailed journalists, Mr. Ekci underlined that there are obstacles in the freedom of expression in Turkey, adding that on July 23 the Press Council had submitted a plan for the granting of an amnesty to the jailed journalists that was delivered to the minister of justice and the minister responsible for human rights issues. Mr. Ekci also underlined that the draft law against organized crime which is promoted by the ministry of interior includes certain articles which could permit the censorship of the press.

    [13] THE EUROPEAN COURT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS RULED AGAINST FRANCE

    The European Court for Human Rights ruled against France today in the case concerning the torture of a drug- trafficker by French police officers 8 years ago.

    The court ruled that the treatment of Ahmet Selmouni by the French police was in violation of the European Treaty for Human Rights and decided that he should receive a compensation of 75.000 US dollars.

    Selmouni, who is currently in a French jail serving a prison term of 13 years, appealed to the European Court for Human Rights accusing the French police of savage treatment when he was arrested in November 1991 for heroin trafficking.

    He maintained that during interrogation was badly beaten and kicked, the finger-bones of his feet were broken, while he was tied with chains from a ladder for a whole day. According to his testimony, one police officer pissed on him and another one sexually molested him with a baton.


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