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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-03-28Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] PM Tsipras chairs meeting on refugee issuePrime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday chairs a meeting with government members and close associates on the refugee issue at Parliament.On Wednesday the government is expected to table a draft law in Parliament regarding the legal aspects of the implementation of the EU-Turkey agreement. It will also proceed with the setting up of an institution with a supervisory role as well as the upgrade of the ministry for Migration Policy. The government's priority is to improve conditions at Idomeni and for this reason it has increased the number of buses that will transfer people from Idomeni to accommodation centres. [02] Less refugees arrive at northeastern Aegean islandsThe number of refugees and migrants arriving at the islands of the northeastern Aegean has been significantly reduced over the last 24 hours.A total of 144 persons, mainly Pakistani refugees, have arrived since Sunday. More specifically, 17 persons arrived on Lesvos, 63 persons arrived on Chios, and 64 on Samos. [03] Civil servants' union federation ADEDY to hold strike on April 7The civil servants' union federation ADEDY on Monday announced a 24-hour strike on April 7 against planned social security reforms.It will also hold a rally at Klafthmonos square, at 11 am. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |