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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-12-11
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[01] PM, education minister distribute PCs to students
[01] PM, education minister distribute PCs to students
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Education Minister Marietta
Giannakou gave out the first computers to 129 junior high school
students who have excelled in Attica schools, during a special event
held in Athens on Sunday.
Speaking at the event, Karamanlis underscored the importance of the
information society in staying abreast in the new era.
He also stresed the value and significance of education and culture,
describing them as "our main weapons and source of power."
On her part, Giannakou noted the important role of technology in
education.
Referring to the specific initiative, she said giving out computers to
students is a way of rewarding them for their excellent performance in
school.
Computers will be distributed to other outstanding students throughout
the country.
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