Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-02-04

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

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[01] EU Commissioner Moscovici sees first signs of Greece's stabilisation

[02] Refugees and migrants continue to arrive on Lesvos despite the adverse weather conditions

[01] EU Commissioner Moscovici sees first signs of Greece's stabilisation

He underlined that despite the fact that Greece will record recession in 2016, it will be smaller than expected in the autumn forecast, which, as he said, is a "positive development." Despite the difficult last year, these are the first signs of recovery, said the French Commissioner and added that "the improved forecasts should not stop the efforts or lose the last months' momentum."

"The implementation of reforms is the key," he noted. Moscovici did not hide, however, his concern over the negative impact of a possible new resurgence of the Greek crisis on the world economy.

Referring to the negotiations held in Athens between Greek authorities and the representatives of institutions, he said that the Commission will continue "its pressure to quickly complete the first program review", stressing, however, that "both sides share the responsibility."

[02] Refugees and migrants continue to arrive on Lesvos despite the adverse weather conditions

2,000 migrants and refugees, among them a large number of women and children, arrived from Wednesday until Thursday morning on the island.

The ferry "Eleftherios Venizelos" is docked at Mytilene port to host 1,500 migrants and refugees until the conclusion of the Seamen Federation strike on Saturday and the ferry sets sail for Piraeus port.

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