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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-09-07Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>ÐÅÑÉÅ×ÏÌÅÍÁ
[01] PM leaving for Thessaloniki on Thursday to address inauguration of Thessaloniki International FairPrime Minister Costas Karamanlis will leave for Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Thursday afternoon after completing his series of contacts in light of the 70th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Karamanlis will be addressing the inauguration of the TIF on Friday and the dinner being given in his honour by the TIF's administration on Saturday night.President Karolos Papoulias expressed his wishes for the success of the TIF, while the finance and health ministers will be making proposals to the prime minister in the coming days on taking specific measures to relieve weaker social groups. [02] Greek side overcomes Kazakhstan for 2-1 win in World Cup qualifierGreece defeated a spirited Kazakhstan side 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon during a group 2 World Cup qualifying match in Almaty, keeping alive its hope for qualifying for next yearâs world cup tournament in Germany. Kazakhstan went ahead in the second half with Zhumaskaliyev in the 58th minute only to be equalised by Boltonâs Stelios Giannakopoulos in the 78th minute, with AEK Athensâ Nikos Lymberopoulos giving the Greek side the three points with a shot in the 90th minute.[03] Dep. FM Valinakis discusses EU issues with Spanish, Portuguese counterpartsDeputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Valinakis on Wednesday met with his counterparts from Spain and Portugal, Alberto Navarro and Fernando Neves, respectively, for talks mostly focusing on European Union issues. "We want the European Union to continue financing the efforts of less affluent countries, so they can reach a level of convergence," Valinakis later told reporters. Moreover, the deputy FM said the financial burden from the recent EU expansion should be fairly divided between the Union's member-states, "so we don't reach the point where the poorer countries are funding the poorest".All three deputy foreign ministers also focused on upcoming efforts by the so-called "group of 17" -- an initiative promoted by Spain, Portugal and Greece -- to support the Commission's proposals vis-a-vis the all-important 2007-2013 Community budget. [04] Two arrested in Thessaloniki carrying 100 kilos of hashishTwo men were arrested in northern Greece on Wednesday after they were caught carrying roughtly 100 kilos of hashish concealed in the car they were driving. The arrest was made by police in Veria, who were acting on a tip-off that a drug-trafficking ring was bringing large quantities of illegal drugs into Greece, selling them mainly in the prefectures of Larissa and Imathia.The two men, a 26-year-old Albanian national and a 30-year-old Greek, were caught in the early hours of the morning after a stakeout at a junction of the Egnatia Highway with the Siatista-Kastoria national road. The car contained 95,492 kilos of hashish divided up into 105 packages, and was apparently destined for Larissa. The two men were led before a public prosecutor and the investigation to uncover and arrest the other members of the gang is continuing. [05] Archbishop of America Dimitrios holds talks with Parliament President Anna Benaki PsaroudaNEW YORK (ANA - P. Panagiotou) - Archbishop of America Dimitrios briefed Parliament President Anna Benaki-Psarouda on the repercussions of the hurricane Katrina on the Greek American community during their talks at the headquarters of the Archdiocese in Manhattan. According to the Archbishop, there has been no evidence so far of casualties among the Greek American community in the regions devastated by the killer hurricane.Benaki arrived here on Tuesday to attend the 2nd World Conference of Parliament Presidents, whose sessions will begin on Wednesday night (Greek time) at the UN's headquarters. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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