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Athens News Agency: News in English, 07-03-13Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] PM says upgraded environmental policy a gov't priority for GreecePrime Minister Costas Karamanlis on Tuesday reiterated that the Greek government is implementing a comprehensive environment policy within the framework of a common EU effort, following an Inner Cabinet meeting focusing on climate change.On the heels of one of the driest winters on record in Greece, according to reports, Karamanlis said the issue has emerged as a priority for his government, while he cited the "timely activation" of a national action plan. The prime minister, in the face of criticism of Greece's efforts to curb what many scientists warn is rapid climate change, also pointed to a European Commission report confirming Athens' recent action in the sector. Strategic priorities, he said, include a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and greater development of renewable sources of energy. Caption: Huge pieces of ice break away from the glacier of Perito Moreno in Patagonia in the southermost tip of Argentina on Wednesday 7 March 2007. Scientists have warned that the loss of glaciers in South America will threaten the water supplies of millions of people within a few decades. ANA-MPA/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU [02] Papandreou ends 3-day visit to ThessalyMain opposition PASOK party leader George Papandreou wrapped up a three-day tour of Thessaly, central Greece, on Tuesday with a visit to the 1st Army Corps headquarters, the Tactical Air Force headquarters and the 110th Combat Wing.Papandreou praised the self-sacrifice displayed by all those involved in the country's defence and the protection of its sovereign rights. The PASOK leader, in statements after visiting the tactical air combat wing in the city of Larissa, said he had the opportunity to outline his party's foreign policy plan in relation to the country's defence. Papandreou concluded that his party's policy programme aims at a constant upgrading the armed forces' work while, at the same time, engaging in diplomatic activity that will allow the "wounds of the region" to heal, safeguard Greek sovereign rights and international law, as well as make good use of the "peace dividend". His tour of Thessaly mostly focused on agricultural policy and rural development, given that the province is Greece's biggest cotton and grain-producing region. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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