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Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-02-04Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] President Karolos Papoulias gives honourary awards to pupils of the AegeanPresident Karolos Papoulias on Saturday gave honourary awards to pupils of the Aegean region, 131 young men and women, who distinguished themselves in school and sports events. The event, organised over the last few years by the Ministry of the Aegean and of Insular Policy, was held at the Old Parliament building in Athens.The event was attended by Minister of the Aegean Aristotelis Pavlidis, Education Minister Marietta Yiannakou, former prime minister Constantine Mitsotakis, deputies, local administration officials and parents. Addressing the pupils, President Papoulias said "I congratulate you because you are proving the strength hidden inside insular Hellenism. Because you are showing to all of us the responsibilities we have towards you. And I also thank you for the pride you are making us feel. I am confident that you will lead your lives with the same determination and will with which you achieved your awards and you will support our country and the small but valuable societies you come from." The minister of the Aegean said in his address "insular Greece has needs which still remain" and underlined the great interest of President Papoulias and of the government which embraces the islands. The coach of the Greek national basketball team Panayiotis Yiannakis placed emphasis on the great importance of education for athletes, saying that "the educated athlete is superior in decision-making, both in the team and in his life." ANA-MPA Copyright © 2004-2005 All rights reserved. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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