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Athens News Agency: Daily News Bulletin in English, 96-11-15

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From: The Greek Press & Information Office, Ottawa Canada <grnewsca@sympatico.ca>

ATHENS NEWS AGENCY BULLETIN (No. 1041), November 15, 1996

Greek Press & Information Office
Ottawa, Canada
E-Mail Address: grnewsca@sympatico.ca


CONTENTS

  • [01] Greece says Erbakan statements display Turkey's disinclination to solve Cyprus problem
  • [02] Ankara again calls for dialogue with Athens
  • [03] Bruton holds talks with Greek leadership on first stop of EU capitals' tour
  • [04] Multinational exercise begins today in southern Aegean
  • [05] Papandreou, de Costa hold Athens discussions on IGC
  • [06] Papandreou in Bonn, The Hague for IGC talks today
  • [07] Greece not seeking revision of Maastricht criteria, Reppas says
  • [08] Evert attacks Gov't, criticizes internal ND opposition
  • [09] Health minister promises more support for treatment, prevention of AIDS
  • [10] 'Militant Guerrilla Formation' claims responsibility for Polytechnic bomb, Reppas says incident should not mar anniversary
  • [11] Classes suspended
  • [12] ADEDY on 1973 students' uprising
  • [13] Konitsa rattled by strong tremor
  • [14] Thessaloniki Cultural Capital '97 festivities budget to reach 15 billion drachmas
  • [15] Athens' bid for 2004 Olympic Games to be unveiled at IOC executive committee
  • [16] Clinton voices strong support for Ecumenical Patriarchate
  • [17] Seminar on Byzantium to be held in London
  • [18] Evros stockbreeders to receive subsidies of 500-700 million drachmas
  • [19] Parliament approves new customs code bill
  • [20] Development ministry says revised drug price list within 4 months
  • [21] Department store hours fixed for Saturdays
  • [22] Premier chairs meeting on budget
  • [23] Supports to Greek steel industry approved until December 2000
  • [24] 47 new projects in eastern Macedonia, Thrace included in Delors II

  • [01] Greece says Erbakan statements display Turkey's disinclination to solve Cyprus problem

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Turkish Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan's statements claiming the existence of two separate states on Cyprus prove that Turkey has neither the intention nor good faith for a settlement of the problem, government spokesman Dimitris Reppas said yesterday, on the eve of the 13th anniversary (Nov. 15, 1983) of the unilateral declaration of independence by the Turkish occupation regime in the island republic's north, recognized only by Turkey.

    "Such statements are indicative of an effort to consolidate faits accomplis and legitimize the pseudo-state of (Turkish Cypriot leader) Rauf Denktash," the spokesman said when asked to comment on Mr. Erbakan's remarks.

    "In Cyprus, there is on the one side legality and on the other the Turkish occupation forces," he added. Replying to other questions, Mr. Reppas indicated that the government was not considering the possibility of consenting to a temporary halt to flights by military planes over Cyprus.

    "In order for there to be any development, Turkey must make efforts to de-escalate the tension. But the neighboring country is doing exactly the opposite," Mr. Reppas said, adding that with respect to the Greece-Cyprus joint defense doctrine, Athens was not willing to make any concessions. Asked to comment on the US State Department's southern European representative

    Carey Cavanaugh's visit to Athens earlier this week, Mr. Reppas noted that the Greek government did not view the Cyprus problem and Greek-Turkish relations as a single package.

    "From Cavanaugh's talks here in Athens, it emerged that Washington is expected to put forward specific proposals early next year," the spokesman said.

    Greece, he continued, remained firm in its position both on the Cyprus problem and Greek-Turkish relations, namely that "we expect Turkey to display good intentions and either stop disputing Greek sovereignty of the Imia islet or to have recourse to the International Court at the Hague on the issue."

    "If Turkey does not display good intentions, Greece will not recognize the right of any third party to undertake an initiative in matters pertaining to Greek-Turkish relations," Mr. Reppas said.

    Commenting later on Mr. Reppas' statement that Greece remains steadfast in its positions on the Cyprus issue, the Political Spring party issued an announcement forwarding the following questions:

    "Which are the Greek positions? Those stated by (Foreign Under-secretary Christos) Rozakis and subsequently dismissed by (Foreign Minister Theodoros) Pangalos in Parliament? The positions stated by (late prime minister) Andreas Papandreou or the present positions of (Prime Minister Costas) Simitis?"

    [02] Ankara again calls for dialogue with Athens

    Istanbul, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Ankara yesterday reiterated its standard proposal to solve the Greek-Turkish differences through unconditional dialogue.

    Addressing the Turkish National Assembly, Turkish Defense Minister Turhan Tayian reiterated that Ankara wants to have peaceful relations with Athens, supporting solutions to existing Greek-Turkish problems through dialogue.

    Regarding Turkey's relations with the 15-member Union, Mr. Tayian said Ankara was determined to develop its relations with the EU in the direction of "full accession."

    [03] Bruton holds talks with Greek leadership on first stop of EU capitals' tour

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who currently holds the European Council rotating presidency, began a tour of the 15 EU member-states' capitals yesterday afternoon with two hours of talks with Prime Minister Costas Simitis and the leadership of the Greek foreign ministry.

    The Irish premier's tour is in preparation of the Dublin Summit on Dec. 13 and 14.

    After the talks, Mr. Simitis said discussions centered on the course of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC), in view of the Irish presidency's submission of a draft plan for a new Maastricht Treaty. He reiterated Athens' position for maintenance of the principle of equality in all sectors and for participation of all EU countries in decision-making processes.

    Mr. Simitis also stressed the importance ascribed by Greece to the Common External and Security Policy, as well as to the inclusion in the Treaty of provisions referring to respect for the territorial integrity of member-states and the external borders of the European Union.

    Greece also ascribes great importance to the EU's social policy and economic co-operation, especially as regards employment, he added.

    Mr. Bruton expressed satisfaction with the meeting and stressed that a special effort would be made in Dublin towards an agreement on the final form of the single EU currency.

    He also said that IGC issues would not receive conclusive answers at the Dublin summit, but probably during the Dutch presidency, which begins in June.

    [04] Multinational exercise begins today in southern Aegean

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    The Hellenic Navy's regular multinational exercise code-named "Niriis '96" will begin in the southern Aegean tomorrow and last until Nov. 26. The military exercise will focus on surface and submarine warfare, anti-aircraft exercises and technical support exercises.

    Frigates, destroyers, submarines, mine-sweepers and support vessels will participate in the exercise on the part of Greece, as well as Hellenic Air Force planes, which are scheduled to carry out 90 sorties.

    On the part of the NATO alliance, surface vessels will participate from the United States, Spain, Italy and France as well as a US submarine. Naval co-operation aircraft are also participating from France, the US and Germany.

    German Air Force "Tornado" fighters will also take part, operating from the Elefsina and Souda airfields.

    The exercise is aimed at promoting co-operation between participating Greek and allied units and commands.

    [05] Papandreou, de Costa hold Athens discussions on IGC

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Alternate Foreign Minister George Papandreou and his Portuguese counterpart Francisco Seixas da Costa both noted that they held similar views on a number of issues during talks here yesterday concerning the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC).

    Mr. Papandreou told reporters after the meeting that he and Mr. da Costa had the opportunity to discuss both Athens' and Lisbon's positions as well as a common strategy on "important issues" over which they are in agreement.

    "We agree on many matters. Both sides believe that we cannot proceed towards a two- or three-speed Europe, and our common aim is to attain broad consent and secure the institutional aspects, as well as in practice, of a single European Union, which does not have a director, which does not have different speeds, but which moves within the framework of a single perspective," Mr. Papandreou said.

    Noting that "many countries" did not agree with the concept of a multi-speed Europe, Mr. Papandreou said he believed "...that we are in a strong negotiating position."

    Mr. Papandreou added that both he and Foreign Minister Theodoros Pangalos were beginning "a systematic effort" with regard to IGC issues, "aimed at shaping a final negotiating tactic for the coming months which are crucial for the final outcome."

    Mr. da Costa underlined that the final result of the IGC must be acceptable to all 15 EU member-states.

    "We have a very positive approach about the IGC. We cannot say that we are overly enthusiastic regarding deep changes in the EU but something must be done concerning the Community's effectiveness and particularly with respect to preparations for EU enlargement.

    "I believe that there is common ground for some progress to be made and I hope that we will find the final solution which will be acceptable for ratification by all 15 member-states," Mr. da Costa said.

    [06] Papandreou in Bonn, The Hague for IGC talks today

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    In a related development, Mr. Papandreou will visit Bonn and The Hague today as part of a series of contacts with his counterparts in other member-states for promotion of secondary issues related to the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC).

    Mr. Papandreou will have talks with his German counterpart in Bonn before visiting The Hague for a meeting with his Dutch counterpart. He is due to return to Athens in the evening.

    A revised Maastricht Treaty is due to be submitted at the Dublin Summit for European Union heads of government.

    [07] Greece not seeking revision of Maastricht criteria, Reppas says

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    The government does not intend to seek a revision of the criteria laid down in the Maastricht Treaty for economic convergence among the EU member states due to the $16 billion defense program announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Costas Simitis, government spokesman Dimitris Reppas said yesterday. "The government is responding to the particularities entailed by the existence of a threat to the security and integrity of the country and the need to face it by upgrading the deterrent capability of the armed forces, and wishes, in this light, its partners to appreciate the country's efforts to attain the convergence targets," Mr. Reppas said in reply to reporters' questions. Mr. Simitis said after a meeting of the Government Council for Foreign Policy and Defense (KYSEA) Wednesday that Greece would spend almost two trillion drachmas on defense up to the year 2000 and a further two trillion by 2007.

    The premier said that the Greek people would have to make sacrifices but ruled out the possibility of Greece failing to meet the economic convergence targets set in the Maastricht Treaty as a result of the massive defense program.

    Mr. Simitis underlined that Greece was facing the "major challenge" of securing its equal participation in the EU but at the same time was facing a threat and provocativeness from Turkey.

    [08] Evert attacks Gov't, criticizes internal ND opposition

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Main opposition New Democracy President Miltiades Evert launched a stinging attack on the government during a speech yesterday, while also indirectly criticizing the party's honorary president Constantine Mitsotakis as well as calling on internal ND dissenters to put an end to "introversion".

    Addressing roughly 2,000 party members, including many dissenters, Mr. Evert said he is determined to observe the party's charter, "... I have the responsibility to uphold the party's ideological and charter principles and I am determined to do my duty until the (ND party) congress."

    Mr. Evert stressed that deputies "must not concern themselves exclusively with internal party criticism, turning it into an ends in itself and seeking easy publicity, offering a spectacle to rivals. Public internal party disagreements constitute a form of contempt for the citizen," he said.

    The ND president criticized Mr. Mitsotakis' pre-election position that privatizations cause unemployment and his stance in Parliament regarding the government's draft bill on the customs code.

    "We can not support unacceptable government actions in Parliament in the name of just regulations. The government is plundering the many in favor of the few," he said.

    [09] Health minister promises more support for treatment, prevention of AIDS

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Health Minister Costas Geitonas inaugurated the eight Panhellenic AIDS Conference at a downtown Athens hotel last night, offering assurances that the state will continue to support efforts to prevent and confront the HIV virus in every possible way.

    Mr. Geitonas said the health ministry is striving to develop more laboratories and clinics to handle the disease and treat patients, while information programs contributing to prevention will be intensified.

    "Today, 12 years after the first case was registered in our country, Greece is the country with the lowest frequency of the disease in western Europe, but the danger always exists of the public's complacency, given that heterosexual transmission of AIDS and its spreading among drug addicts continues to be an existing threat," he said.

    The health ministry's budget exceeds one billion drachmas alone for medicines combating the HIV virus that leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), while Mr. Geitonas said participation of insurance funds' health sectors in expenses for insured individuals should be examined.

    [10] 'Militant Guerrilla Formation' claims responsibility for Polytechnic bomb, Reppas says incident should not mar anniversary

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    An organization calling itself the "Militant Guerrilla Formation" has claimed responsibility for planting the bomb that went off in the Athens Polytechnic University Wednesday afternoon.

    The group took responsibility for the blast in a brief proclamation to the Athens daily "Eleftherotypia" sent late Wednesday night and appearing in yesterday's issue of the newspaper.

    Government spokesman Dimitris Reppas later told reporters that the bomb attack has created a "distorted picture" of events organized to mark Sunday's anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the military junta then ruling Greece.

    He added that it had created "fear and confusion" among citizens with respect to their participation in the events.

    Replying to questions, the spokesman said that there was no question of the legal framework governing university asylum being changed. The Polytechnic building in downtown Athens has frequently been used as a refuge by self-styled anarchists who engage in street battles with the police before and during the anniversary events.

    Under present legislation, police are unable to enter university premises without the consent of the given institution's board of administration.

    On this year's events, Mr. Reppas said the government wanted them to be peaceful and reflecting "the real meaning" of the student uprising.

    Meanwhile, speaking in Parliament yesterday, Public Order Minister George Romeos said that responsibility for the anniversary events lay with the Polytechnic board of administration and the National Students' Union (EFEE). He added that the police had taken all the necessary measures to prevent incidents around the Polytechnic this year.

    [11] Classes suspended

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    The university's board of administration yesterday decided to suspend classes for the days leading up to the anniversary, while tertiary institutions in the city center have also decided to shut down as a precautionary measure.

    A meeting yesterday between members of the Polytechnic's board, teaching staff and university heads discussed measures to guard premises during the anniversary events and to condemn Wednesday night's attack.

    Polytechnic Rector Nikos Martakos, who chaired a later meeting of the board, is reported to have proposed the closure of all the entrances to the school and for the institution to remain shut for the duration of the anniversary.

    His proposal, however, has been rejected by students and a number of teachers. EFEE, meanwhile, has announced that the traditional march to the US embassy will wind up the events and said that it would undertake all responsibility for the protection of university asylum.

    [12] ADEDY on 1973 students' uprising

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    The Civil Servants' Supreme Administrative Council (ADEDY) issued an announcement yesterday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the military junta then ruling Greece.

    The announcement noted the respect of Greece's civil servants to those who "struggled and sacrificed for the consolidation of democracy, peace, social justice and national independence."

    [13] Konitsa rattled by strong tremor

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale shook the area of Konitsa, northern Greece at dawn yesterday, causing minor structural damage to buildings but no injuries. The quake was recorded at 05.03 local time by the National Observatory i n Athens and the Geophysics Laboratory of Thessaloniki University, which pinpointed the epicenter at 215 kilometers south-southwest of Thessaloniki near Konitsa in the prefecture of Ioannina. The tremor, which generated some alarm among the inhabitants of the region, caused cracks in the walls of houses in the village of Kleidonia and a partition wall collapsed in the primary school in the village of Vassilikos forcing it to close temporarily.

    According to seismologist Vassilis Papazahos of the Geophysics Laboratory of Thessaloniki University, yesterday's tremor was just one of several in the aftermath of seismic activity which began in the region with a quake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale on July 26.

    Since then, quakes measuring 5.6 and 4.8 were recorded in the same area on August 6 and August 20 respectively.

    Prof. Papazahos advised local inhabitants to remain calm, saying the quake was within the normal course of events given the pattern of seismic activity in the region.

    [14] Thessaloniki Cultural Capital '97 festivities budget to reach 15 billion drachmas

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Speaking at a press conference yesterday on the sidelines of the 37th Annual Thessaloniki Film Festival yesterday, art director Panos Theodoridis said the final budget for artistic events included in Thessaloniki Cultural Capital 1997 festivities will amount to 15 billion drachmas.

    For cinema programs in particular, the organization will provide 800 million drachmas.

    The amount concerns a silent film festival in Thessaloniki next year, a European documentary festival in December 1997, as well as funding of a film on Thessaloniki, whose scenario is already being prepared. Another program is for joint funding of videos and two television series based on novels featuring Thessaloniki.

    [15] Athens' bid for 2004 Olympic Games to be unveiled at IOC executive committee

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    The president of the committee created to campaign for Athens' bid for the 2004 Olympic Games, Yianna Angelopoulou-Daskalaki, said during an interview with the "Televiza" television channel in Mexico that "Athens is not returning to the past, it looks to the present and future."

    Ms. Angelopoulou-Daskalaki said the Greek capital's efforts and ambitions to organize the 2004 Games are based on realistic evidence.

    "Greece and its capital are changing form every day with the creation of new projects. By 2001 we will have a new modern airport and a modern metro. The greatest part of the facilities are already ready and 96 per cent of the Greek people support the candidacy. Political parties have unanimously expressed their support," she said.

    Ms. Angelopoulou-Daskalaki, accompanied by the Greek permanent members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Nikos Filaretos and Lambis Nikolaou, and double Olympic gold medallist Pyrros Dimas, visited IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and discussed Athens' bid for the games.

    Meanwhile, the 11 candidate cities are to present their bid files to the IOC's executive committee today. Athens is fifth in line, after Stockholm, San Juan, Cape Town and Istanbul, and will be followed by Buenos Aires, St. Petersburg, Rome, Rio de Janeiro, Lille and Seville.

    [16] Clinton voices strong support for Ecumenical Patriarchate

    New York, 15/11/1996 (ANA/M. Georgiadou)

    US President Bill Clinton has expressed his full support for the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, in a letter to Archbishop of America Spyridon.

    Mr. Clinton described the Patriarchate as "one of the greatest religious institutions in the world," adding, "I wish the Ecumenical Patriarch to know that I unequivocally condemn the recent bomb attack" against the Patriarchate.

    He also referred to the "wonderful meeting" his wife, Hillary, and daughter Chelsea, had with Patriarch Vartholomeos, as well as their "moving visit" to the Agios Georgios Orthodox Cathedral in Istanbul a few months ago.

    The president ended his letter by saying that his administration would continue to strongly support the right of the Patriarch to freely exercise his religious duties.

    [17] Seminar on Byzantium to be held in London

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    A seminar on the theme "From Constantinople to Moscow: the influence of Byzantium on Russia", will be held in the Hellenic Cultural Foundation in London today.

    The aim of the event is an examination of the influence of Byzantine civilization and Christianity on eastern Europe and the Balkans and particularly Russia.

    The seminar is being held at the same time as an exhibition of photographs from private collections documenting the Russian Orthodox Diaspora in western Europe. The exhibition will run for a month and will then go on show in Paris and Moscow.

    The seminar is being organized by the Foundation in co-operation with the Society of the Fathers and Byzantine Studies at Oxford University and is being held under auspices of the Greek embassy in London.

    [18] Evros stockbreeders to receive subsidies of 500-700 million drachmas

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Stock-breeders in the border Evros prefecture will receive subsidies amounting to 500-700 million drachmas, but will be obliged to restrict feeding of their herds in folds over the next two months.

    One hundred million drachmas will be given to stockbreeders immediately to help cover initial feeding costs.

    The decision to restrict feeding to folds was taken by the agriculture ministry after ascertaining that cases of cowpox are increasing steadily in the prefecture and additional measures were necessary.

    Agriculture Under-secretary Vassilis Geranidis chaired a meeting at the ministry yesterday and it was decided that controls should be intensified to prevent the disease from spreading, while hunting will be forbidden temporarily in the prefecture and relevant services in the region will have their geo-technical staff increased.

    Mr. Geranidis said stockbreeders in the Evros region have been weakened financially after the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease and that measures applied to prevent cowpox from spreading failed to produce results, adding that the disease has affected two herds in the neighboring Komotini prefecture.

    He said that additional measures decided will secure necessary conditions to eradicate the disease.

    Referring to a recent newspaper report claiming that space used for cutting up and storing meat in the central market in Piraeus is unsuitable, he said the public should not be concerned because there is no danger for public health.

    [19] Parliament approves new customs code bill

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Parliament yesterday approved the government's new customs code bill, following a heated debate between ruling party PASOK and opposition MPs.

    The bill was approved by 129 votes in favor and 110 against by the 239 MPs in attendance.

    During the debate, main opposition New Democracy leader Miltiades Evert called on the government to discuss the amendment tabled by ND deputy Stephanos Manos which proposed that those owing money to the state who resettled their debts be obliged to pay outstanding interest.

    Parliament Vice-President Panayiotis Kritikos, however, said that the amendment had not been tabled in time and that the government was not obliged to consider it.

    Honorary ND president and former prime minister Constantine Mitsotakis retorted that it was unacceptable for the government to respond with silence.

    Finance Under-secretary George Drys said that he had taken the amendment into consideration and that he had briefed Mr. Manos on the unfavorable repercussions it would have if it were accepted, saying that the government wanted to deal with the problem as a whole.

    [20] Development ministry says revised drug price list within 4 months

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    The development ministry has began a revision of a price list for pharmaceuticals, which is expected to be completed within four months.

    Under-secretary Mihalis Chrysohoidis stated yesterday that the government is resolved to protect consumer and market competition.

    It may be noted that the ministry has already issued a regulation (2/96) setting counter-incentives for importation of pharmaceuticals, discouraging the substitution of usually more expensive imported drugs for already available cheaper brands, as well as creating favorable conditions for investment and domestic production.

    Meanwhile, the ministry yesterday called on the pharmaceutical maker Beohringer to withdraw its new Algon painkiller from circulation, and to again make available the previous household brand on the Greek market, claiming the firm did not follow a stipulated procedure in setting its price - a violation of Greek and European Union legislation.

    Boehringer has leased the trademark from the state-controlled National Pharmaceuticals Organization (EOF), while the ministry said the firm is preparing to distribute the new painkiller at a price increased by 230 per cent (per tablet).

    [21] Department store hours fixed for Saturdays

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Labor and Social Security Minister Miltiades Papaioannou yesterday reached an agreement with department store representatives on working hours.

    The agreement, to be implemented as of tomorrow, stipulates that stores will close at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and remain closed on Sunday.

    [22] Premier chairs meeting on budget

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Prime Minister Costas Simitis chaired a meeting yesterday with the participation of the government's economic ministers focusing on pending issues regarding the final compilation of the 1997 state budget.

    [23] Supports to Greek steel industry approved until December 2000

    Brussels, 15/11/1996 (ANA/G. Daratos)

    Greece will be able to offer ECU 50 million in financial support to the country's five largest steel concerns until December 2000, according to a decision adopted by the European Union's industry ministers council yesterday.

    Discussion took place within the framework of setting regulations for financial supports on the basis of Article 95 of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSE).

    Development Under-secretary Anna Diamantopoulou, who set out Athens' views, centered her arguments on the fact that heavy industry in Greece is minimal, and that one of the operating concerns has been adversely affected by the unified market, on one hand , and central European countries and Turkey, on the other, which subsidize their steel industries and have influenced the price of scrap.

    She initially asked for approval of Ecu 70 million in Greek state financial assistance.

    [24] 47 new projects in eastern Macedonia, Thrace included in Delors II

    Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)

    Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Regional secretary general Athanasios Lagos has addressed a circular to prefects and agencies in the region announcing the final inclusion of 47 new projects in the second Community Support Framework's regional program, which is budgeted at 5.42 billion drachmas.

    Projects have the possibility of immediate implementation in the five prefectures of eastern Macedonia and Thrace and concern the improvement of regional and municipal road networks, maintenance of archaeological sites, promotion of tourism, water supply and drainage works, among others.

    End of English language section.


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