Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-08-15

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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[01] PM Karamanlis on Feast of the Assumption

[02] Archbishop officiates in Tinos

[01] PM Karamanlis on Feast of the Assumption

"Todayâs celebration, a celebration of hope and humanity, is an opportunity to evaluate the principles which give meaning to our life and must direct our collective action.

"In todayâs difficult international situation, the challenge is clear and concerns all of us, to work with responsibility, decisiveness and effectiveness, so that peace, cooperation, solidarity to prevail in the world and in our societies.

"The Greeks, with faith in their strength, look forward. We confront the present challenges and place the firm bases for a better future for all. With firm steps, united in the major and important matters, we are proceeding on the road of work and progress," the prime minister said.

Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis.

[02] Archbishop officiates in Tinos

Present at the service, held at Evangelistria Cathedral, were President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias, Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and main opposition Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) leader George Papandreou, accompanied by their wives, Interior Minister Prokopis Pavlopoulos, deputies, clerics and thousands of pilgrims.

The service started at 08:30 a.m. and ended at 10:30 a.m., shortly after the arrival by helicopter of President Papoulias at the island.

Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos.

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