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Athens News Agency: News in English, 07-03-08Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Doubling of daycare centres a PASOK priorityMain opposition PASOK leader George Papandreou said Thursday that the doubling of the country's public daycare centres and kindergartens in the space of four years, and the development of infrastructures to boost the system of all-day primary schools, were fundamental priorities for his party, speaking during a visit to the Model Daycare Centre in Kallithea on the occasion of International Women's Day.Papandreou also underlined PASOK's policy platform position for a lump-sum benefit of 2,000 euros for each newborn -- based on incomes criteria -- and the deposit of of the first 1,000 euros for that child into a time investment account from the state budget. The money exists, Papandreou claimed, adding that it was a matter of what priorities are set, and stressed that his party was ready to apply its platform as of the next four-year term (of government). Papandreou praised the role of women and paid tribute to their contribution in politics, science, culture, work, society and the family. He clarified that one of the targets was for the kindergartens to be open all the hours that they are necessary, including throughout the entire summer, while daycare centres would also be in operation during the summer months in holiday spots. [02] Russia's Putin in Athens for pipeline dealRussian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Athens on March 15 to attend a ceremony for the signing of the long-awaited Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project.Alternate government spokesman Evangelos Antonaros made the announcement on Thursday morning. The spokesman also confirmed a report, from the previous day, announcing that Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev will also be in Athens for the signing of the final tripartite agreement for the construction of the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline. The agreement will be signed by Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas on behalf of the Greek government, Russian Industry and Energy Minister Viktor Khristenko and Bulgarian Regional Development and Public Works Minister Assen Gagaouzov. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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