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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-05-10Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] FM Bakoyannis to visit CyprusIn the framework of her visit, Bakoyannis will be proclaimed an honourary citizen of the municipality of Paphos, while she will be the main speaker at an event organised by the Democratic Rally party for former Cyprus president Glafkos Clerides.Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis. [02] Events marking 'Motherâs Day'Athens Municipality dedicates Motherâs Day with a run around Athens. More than 20,000 Athenians will take part in the 25th Run of Athens, which will start at 10 a.m. from the Panathenian Stadium, while the starting signal will be given by Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis.Caption:ANA-MPA file photo of Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis. [03] Synaspismos committee convenesIn his introduction, Panagiotis Lafazanis, member of Synaspismosâs Political Secretariat, said that ?an international capitalistic crisis is in full swing with multiple repercussions and tragic social consequences.?At the same time, he criticized the neo-liberal model and the Greek government for its options. Lafazanis said that ?the neo-liberal âglobalisationâ is supposed to secure world âcompetitionâ,? noting that ?the sudden entry into the world market of about one billion cheap labour force (China, India, eastern Europe), brings about low inflation and in extension low interest rates.? He added that ?all the previous years the interest rates, inflation, salaries were constantly restricted and showed a downward trend. However, miracles last for three days. Today, the international interest rates and more so international inflation show a new great upsurge.? Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of member of Synaspismos's Political Secretariat, Panagiotis Lafananis. [04] Pupil publication awardsThe pupilsâ professors referred to the success of the institution which constitutes a lever for the creative ability of children and teenagers.The awards were given by mass media directors, among them being "TA NEA" newspaper director Pantelis Kapsis. ESHEA president Panos Sombolos congratulated the newspaper for the initiative. Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of "TA NEA" newspaper director Pantelis Kapsis. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |