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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-02-14Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] PM meets Employment Minister<!--ÔëòüìòñÞüìòPrime Minister Costas Karamanlis will meet on Thursday with Employment Minister Fani Palli-Petralia at the Maximos mansion.On Tuesday, an inner Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, discussed issues related to consumer protection and price hikes in the local market.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Development Minister Christos Folias said the inner Cabinet approved a package of measures and actions aimed to resolved problems in the market. Our aim is to guarantee for consumers, particularly citizens with greatest needs, a better market operation and healthier competition; ensuring availability of products and services with safety and affordable prices, the Greek minister said. Folias noted that additional measures would be announced in the next few days. Responding to reporters' questions over measures envisaged against offenders, Folias said sanctions will be strict. We are interested in effective measures, while actions and measures to be implemented will be carefully studied, he said.Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis(R) and Employment Minister Fani Palli-Petralia(L)--> Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |