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Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 2000-09-22

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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, September 22, 2000

SECTIONS

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

  • NEWS HEADLINES

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

  • [01] THESSALONIKI HOSTS UNESCO'S WOMEN ARTISTS EVENT
  • [02] BANK WORKERS STRIKE THROUGHOUT GREECE
  • [03] GREEK FM APPOINTED AS NATO HONORARY PRESIDENT
  • [04] PUBLIC GETS TAKEN ON FREE RIDE ON "NO CARS" DAY
  • [05] PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT ATTENDS EU CONFERENCE
  • [06] "LE MONDE" NOTES SLOW THAW IN G/T RELATIONS
  • [07] GREEK WEIGHTLIFTER SNATCHES SILVER IN MEN'S 77KG
  • [08] GAINS OF 1.24% IN THE ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE
  • [09] THE SELECTION OF AN INVESTOR FOR THE STATE ELECTRICITY COMPANY WILL BE MADE BY NOVEMBER
  • [10] GREEK PARLIAMENT DEPUTIES IN STRASBOURG
  • [11] THE SKARAMANGA SHIPYARDS WILL BE PRIVATIZED IN THE SUMMER OF 2001
  • [12] REPPAS: GREECE WILL PARTICIPATE IN A NATO MILITARY EXERCISE IN TURKEY
  • [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

  • [13] SYDNEY DAILY ACCUSES UK OF CULTURAL IMPERIALISM
  • [14] FORUM OF MAYORS FROM 25 CITIES IN THE ADRIATIC AND THE IONIAN SEA IN CROATIA
  • [15] TWO MISTAKES BY ANTIKATZIDOU COST HER THE MEDAL
  • [16] VASDEKI QUALIFIED FOR THE TRIPLE JUMP FINALS
  • [17] THE ABSENCE OF PAPAKOSTAS IS A BIG LOSS FOR THE GREEK TRACK AND FIELD
  • [18] A GREAT RACE BY KATERINA THANOU

  • NEWS IN DETAIL

    [A] NATIONAL NEWS

    [01] THESSALONIKI HOSTS UNESCO'S WOMEN ARTISTS EVENT

    Thessaloniki is presently hosting a UNESCO festival of female artistic creation, featuring the participation of women artists from 30 Mediterranean and Black Sea countries, as part of the organization's celebrations for the new millennium.

    The week-long event, which opened today, is titled "Women Creators from two Seas: Mediterranean and Black Sea" and will include a series of theatrical plays, screenings of films directed by women, concerts, ballet, opera, painting and photographic exhibitions among other events.

    [02] BANK WORKERS STRIKE THROUGHOUT GREECE

    Bank workers throughout the country are presently conducting a strike, following the collapse of talks between their Union and Labor and Social Security Minister Tassos Yiannitsis on Thursday.

    The union leaders rejected a proposal by Mr. Yiannitsis that negotiations for a shorter 35-hour working week should be linked to more flexible terms of employment.

    [03] GREEK FM APPOINTED AS NATO HONORARY PRESIDENT

    NATO has announced that Foreign Minister George Papandreou took over the honorary Presidency of the body for one year.

    The Greek Foreign Minister succeeded his German counterpart Joschka Fisher for one year and specifically until September 17, 2001.

    The role of the President in honor, is mainly coordinating.

    [04] PUBLIC GETS TAKEN ON FREE RIDE ON "NO CARS" DAY

    Public transportation in Thessaloniki and Athens will be free of charge today, in observance of "European day without cars - in a city without cars" - a joint initiative of the European Union's environment ministers.

    Sixty municipalities throughout the country are participating in the program, under the auspices of the ministry of environment.

    Seven hundred and fifty cities in 25 European countries are to take part in the program.

    [05] PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT ATTENDS EU CONFERENCE

    The President of the Hellenic Parliament Apostolos Kaklamanis is presently in Rome, to participate in the European Union's Parliament presidents' three-day conference.

    The event is titled "The role of National Parliaments and of the Europarliament in the process of reforming the Union and in the formulation of the Charter of fundamental rights of citizens".

    In his address, Mr. Kaklamanis is expected to underline the need for the unhindered continuation of the enlargement process, so as to attain the aim of a unified and peaceful Europe, stressing the positive effect the accession of Cyprus will have on the resolution of the Cyprus problem and the need for pressure to be applied on Turkey to adhere to the terms of the Copenhagen and Helsinki Union Summits.

    [06] "LE MONDE" NOTES SLOW THAW IN G/T RELATIONS

    Despite a general improvement in Greek-Turkish relations, distrust still exists between the two neighbors on issues such as the delineation of the Aegean continental shelf and the definition of air and sea space, as well as the issue of Cyprus, according to the French daily "Le Monde".

    The article, published in yesterday's edition, report and titled "The slow thaw in Greek-Turkish relations", focuses on the improvement in Greek-Turkish relations and is based primarily on discussions with Prime Minister Costas Simitis and National Defense Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos.

    The article reminds that Ankara's European orientation necessitates Turkey's respect for democratic criteria and rules of conduct with its neighbors.

    Moreover, the article deems the acceptance of Turkey's candidacy for accession to the European Union as a success for Ankara, while the conversion of its Turkish problem into a European one is a diplomatic success for Greece. It assesses that the deadlock in the Cyprus issue will still continue and that the solution lies in Ankara, adding that Mr. Simitis made a logical wager in supporting Turkey's candidacy for EU accession.

    The article quotes the Greek Premier as having stated that "Turkey has not yet accepted the idea that, in becoming a European Union candidate, it should change its attitude.

    "Some expect us to reach the change in this situation from one day to the next. We cannot change from one day to the next. We started talks with Turkey for this reason. Many say to us: What have you gained? Nothing. Apart from the agreements we have signed, we have achieved a change in the attitude of Greek public opinion. We need the same change in Turkish public opinion, the politicians and the military as well."

    [07] GREEK WEIGHTLIFTER SNATCHES SILVER IN MEN'S 77KG

    Greek weightlifting champion Victor Mitrou, won the silver medal in the Men's 77 kg category today, lifting 367.5 kg, a mere 280 grams short of the gold.

    China's Zhan Xugang, who is lighter than Mitrou by 280 grams, earned the gold by also lifting 367.5 kg, while Armenian Arsen Melikyan finished third, with 365 kg.

    Mitrou lifted 195 kilos in his first attempt at the snatch, his strong point, followed by 200 kg in the second and 202.5 in the third.

    [08] GAINS OF 1.24% IN THE ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE

    Significant gains of 1.24% were recorded in the Athens Stock Exchange managing to regain the ground it had lost during the week when the general index dropped below the 4.000 points mark to 3.972,43 points. Specifically, the general index was at 4.090,89 points, while the volume of transactions was very satisfactory at 204.5 billion drachmas.

    Of the stocks trading today 170 recorded gains, 170 had losses while 41 remained stable.

    [09] THE SELECTION OF AN INVESTOR FOR THE STATE ELECTRICITY COMPANY WILL BE MADE BY NOVEMBER

    The selection of the strategic foreign investor for the Greek State Electricity Company will be made by November and will contribute to the company's efforts to enter successfully in the telecommunications market.

    According to the Athens newspaper "Exousia", the strategic investor will provide the necessary know-how on the telecommunication networks.

    Based on rumors, US electricity and high technology companies have expressed strong interest in forming an alliance with the Greek State Electricity Company.

    [10] GREEK PARLIAMENT DEPUTIES IN STRASBOURG

    A Greek parliament delegation headed by Theodoros Kotsonis will leave for Strasbourg on Sunday to attend the proceedings of the fourth part of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Summit Meeting 2000 that will be held on September 25-29.

    In the meeting will be discussed among other issues the report on Croatia concerning its commitments and obligations toward the Council of Europe, the recent developments in Chechnya, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, environmental issues and the state of homosexuals in the Council of Europe member-states.

    [11] THE SKARAMANGA SHIPYARDS WILL BE PRIVATIZED IN THE SUMMER OF 2001

    The privatization process for 51% of the Skaramanga Shipyards, near Athens will be completed by next summer.

    Meanwhile, the financial adviser expected to be appointed soon by the government must prepare the terms and the preconditions for the privatization of the shipyards, while in an 8month period must look for a private investor to take over 51% of the currently state-run shipyards. The prospective investors will also have to contact the shipyard employees who own 49% of the shipyards through a joint venture.

    [12] REPPAS: GREECE WILL PARTICIPATE IN A NATO MILITARY EXERCISE IN TURKEY

    Greece will take part in a large scale air and sea military exercise that will be held in Turkey on October 8-25 with the participation of military forces from NATO countries, stated Greek government spokesman Dimitris Reppas.

    The Greek forces will take part in the exercise with 12 F-16 fighter jets and a mechanized company.

    [B] INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    [13] SYDNEY DAILY ACCUSES UK OF CULTURAL IMPERIALISM

    Australian daily "The Sydney Morning Herald" accused Great Britain of "cultural imperialism" in its main article yesterday, calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

    The article successfully argued against statements of British Culture Minister Chris Smith in an earlier interview to the same newspaper, stating that Greece's request for the return of the marbles has no legal ground.

    Mr. Smith reiterated the arguments of the British government regarding the marbles and denied that the Labor government under Tony Blair was indifferent toward culture.

    The newspaper article called argument of the minister "legalistic and anachronistic" as it reminds of 19th century practices, when the British Empire controlled the world.

    [14] FORUM OF MAYORS FROM 25 CITIES IN THE ADRIATIC AND THE IONIAN SEA IN CROATIA

    Mayors from 25 cities from Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece participate in the proceedings of the forum of mayors from the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea that opened at the Croatian coastal city of Split yesterday.

    On the first day of the proceedings were discussed the prospects for the sea transportation in the region and the ecological protection of the sea.

    As it was announced, Split will host the Adriatic and Ionian Sea foreign ministers summit in early 2001.

    [15] TWO MISTAKES BY ANTIKATZIDOU COST HER THE MEDAL

    Greece's Heidi Antikatzidou lost her chance to win a medal in the equestrian triathlon and ranked sixth. In the two first days of the three-day event her performance was excellent and ranked 2nd but she was unable to complete without a mistake the third and last part of the event, namely the jumping.

    In spite of the result, Heidi Antikatzidou's overall performance was very good and the experience she gained from her participation in the Sydney Olympics is invaluable.

    [16] VASDEKI QUALIFIED FOR THE TRIPLE JUMP FINALS

    Greece's triple jump champion Olga Vasdeki dominated easily in the preliminaries with 14:26m and qualified for the finals that will be held on Sunday.

    Vasdeki stated that it was easy for her and that her mind is now at the finals, adding that she will try to do her best.

    [17] THE ABSENCE OF PAPAKOSTAS IS A BIG LOSS FOR THE GREEK TRACK AND FIELD

    The "heavy artillery" of the Greek track and field national team will not compete in the Sydney Olympics. Lampros Papakostas will not compete in the high jump event as a result of a food poisoning and he withdrew from the list of athletes participating in the preliminaries.

    He said that it was very difficult for him to overcome the food poisoning and he did not feel strong enough to compete, adding that it was a pity because this year he was in a very good shape.

    [18] A GREAT RACE BY KATERINA THANOU

    The two leading sprinters in the world American Marion Jones and Greek Katerina Thanou were impressive today. The Greek champion came second in the women's 100m preliminaries, time 10.99, after the American champion who covered the distance in 10.83 and both qualified for the finals that will be held tomorrow.

    After the race, Thanou stated that the American is not invincible and that she will do her best tomorrow refusing to make more statements to reporters.


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