Weather forecast Unsettled weather is forecast for most parts of the country today with cloud likely to turn to rain or storms.
Winds northwesterly moderate to very strong turning gale force in the south.
In his speech, Mr. Simitis expressed his favour for the EU's active participation in the international scene, underlining that Europe should contribute in the efforts for regional peace and stability. Talks of the European Socialist Party Convention will focus on German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder proposals for a strong EU goverment and powerful parliament, the American plan for a new antimissile system as well as Washinghton's refusal to sign the Kyoto protocol on the greenhouse effect. Turkey brings up demlitarisatio of the Aegea islands Turkey's military has reportedly rejected the helicopter transport of Greece's naval chief to a Turkish base in the Aegean because the aircraft will land at the Dodecanese island of Rhodes. Greece's navy chief was scheduled to attend a command transfer ceremony at the Turkish naval base of Axaz. The incident brings back the issue of demlitarisation of the Aegean related to Turkey's unilateral claims.