FRIDAY , 12 JULY 2002
No. 12970
 

17N probe enters war of nerves with terrorists

Police confirm that Xiros was present at a second 17N attack but still have not arrested or charged him

Two weeks after the capture of bomber Savvas Xiros, police have not yet brought charges against him and have failed to, or refrained from, making further arrests. They also continue to be reticent about the November 17 (17N) weaponry they have laid hands on, not confirming whether it comes from November 17 raids on army and police bases...

The city and its symbols

This week we begin a summer series of articles on the historic streets and buildings of Athens. In Unknown Athens, Diane Shugart discusses the symbols that Greeks and philhellenes have associated with the city through the past two centuries.

 

 

Can immigration save pensions?

Immigrants in Greece have not significantly helped fill depleted social security coffers, EU Commissioner Anna Diamantopoulou tells Kathy Tzilivakis. They bring too many dependents and work outside the taxable economy, she says.

Trash, traffic and decrepit buildings

Trash, traffic and run-down buildings will be the next Athens mayor's major challenges, conservative candidate Dora Bakoyianni tells the Athens News. Also important is to avoid the 'ghettoisation' of migrants.

 

 

The EU takes Greece to court over noise and air pollution

 

 

 

Regulator tries to smother Internet startup in its crib

 

 

 

Turkish crisis deepens as MPs turn their back on Ecevit

 

 

 

arts

The Tsarouchis and De Nobili touch

Philip Glass and a musical vision

Sir Peter Ustinov in Athens

CINEMA

Scooby-Doo's back, plus Samuel L Jackson and Ben Affleck 'Changing Lanes'

 

 

 

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