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Bus hijackers issue morning ultimatum Threaten to blow up six hostages A bus hijacking on the eastern fringes of Athens was poised on a knife-edge last night as one of the two men who seized the vehicle threatened to blow it up this morning along with the six remaining hostages on board, unless demands for a 1-million-euro ransom and safe passage out of Greece were met.

FRONT PAGE NEWS

EU talks on Turkey open today in Brussels

On the eve of the two-day European Union summit that opens in Brussels today and will define the future of Ankara's EU aspirations...

Ex-minister denies arms claims

Akis Tsochadzopoulos testified yesterday before the parliamentary committee...

Market monitors to persist

Government officials vowed to persist with tough quality and price monitoring after Development Ministry inspectors were attacked by traders...

Ancient treasure trove on Thasos

Rich grave offerings dating from the fourth century BC, including exquisite gold and silver jewelry, have been discovered in a crowded ancient cemetery on the northern Aegean island of Thasos...

Despite reservoir algae, Athens tap water safe

Athens tap water is safe to drink, despite the large quantities of algae detected on the surface of the capital's main reservoir, officials said yesterday.

IN BRIEF

No cabs from 5 a.m. as drivers seek higher fares, bus lane access : Taxis will be on strike from 5 a.m. today as cab drivers stage a nationwide 24-hour protest...

Six to face criminal charges : The driver suspected of causing Greece's worst road accident is among six people who will face criminal charges...

2005 tickets : Annual public transport tickets for 2005 are available for purchase today...

Presidential candidate : Socialist former Foreign Minister Karolos Papoulias, 75, who was nominated by ruling New Democracy on Sunday...

Christmas tree : The main Athens will be lit up at 7.30 p.m. today...

Island protest : Residents of the Aegean Islands together with regional and local authority officials from the archipelago...

Rally postponed : The General Confederation of Greek Labor (GSEE) and the Civil Servants' Union (ADEDY) postponed a rally...

Slow sex : A 29-year-old man is being sought by Thessaloniki police for allegedly punching a prostitute...


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EDITORIAL

Turk bid reveals European failures The European Union summit starting in Brussels today will, to a considerable degree, decide the future form of the bloc, as it is expected to make the historic decision of giving Ankara a date for the opening of EU membership negotiations.

COMMENTARY

Clarifying Helsinki Opposition leader George Papandreou's calls for «strict conditions» before the Greek government gives the go-ahead for the start of Turkey's EU membership talks are of no help to Athens's diplomatic efforts for a positive outcome. The government bears responsibility for its decisions and it will be judged on their outcome.

OPINION

Synaspismos in leftward shift No sooner was Alekos Alavanos elected chairman of Synaspismos Left Coalition than he began to actualize his longstanding ambition of shifting his party toward the left of the political spectrum. The signs are already there. On a television program earlier this week, Synaspismos's newly elected leader and a representative of the Communist Party were discussing the nomination of former PASOK minister Karolos Papoulias as president of the republic.

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