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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 15-06-30Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] State Minister Pappas: The referendum will be held as scheduledANA/MPA---"The referendum will be held as scheduled, a strong no, return to the negotiations and a good agreement for Europe, for Greece and for our people in the next week," said State Minister Nikos Pappas in his address to parliament on Tuesday."A large number of political and other centers are trying to create impressions with the view to promoting their own perspective. We have heard many things in the last days. We have heard that the referendum is a coup d' etat. Our people are calm and have nothing to fear," he added. [02] Flambouraris on what the partners' proposal should includeANA/MPA---The Minister of State responsible for coordinating government work Alekos Flambouraris made the following statement on Tuesday:Will the "partners eventually" stop the propaganda by repeating the same proposal and presenting it as a new one? "If they want to contribute to a solution, there is only one proposal, which must contain: - No reduction in salaries and pensions - Reinstitution of collective negotiations and the minimum wage - Additional development package, in addition to the new NSRF - Restructuring with debt haircut Only this way can the Greek people breathe, the economy restart, the productive reconstruction begin. Only so our dignity will be restored." [03] Defence Minister Kammenos: I do not accept any ultimatumANA/MPA---Defence Minister Panos Kammenos said that the condition for whatever solution, which we also wish for, is that there will be no disarmament of the country, impoverishment of the armed forces and that the special VAT rate on islands will be fully respected.He also reiterated that "I do not accept any ultimatums...without these two conditions, no solution will be discussed." Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |