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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-18Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] President Pavlopoulos: Europe will proceed based on the peoples that remain loyal to the European visionThe democratic majority of the Greek people sends to the people of the European Union the message that the choice to exit the European family wound its unity but also make difficult their own prospect, said President of Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos during his address at the inauguration ceremony of the archaeological museum of Thermos in Etoloakarnania prefecture on Sunday."In any case the European Union will proceed based on the peoples that remain loyal to the European vision" said Pavlopoulos. We must turn Europe into a power that, in these turbulent times, will defend the peace and the democracy for the all mankind. [02] Greece's role upgraded to pole of stability, Dep.FM Amanatidis saysFollowing the latest developments in Turkey, Greece's role is upgraded to a pole of stability in the wider region, Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Amanatidis said in statements to Praktorio 104.9 FM on Monday.Referring to Turkish asylum seekers, he reiterated the Greek government's position. "The Greek legislation and the international law will be fully respected." Amanatidis underlined that the ministers are expected to show their firm support to the value of democracy and constitutional order in Turkey, but at the same time protect the rule of law and stressed that what is important is to have restraint, end violence and restore normality. [03] 2016 Secret Sound Festival on SkyrosSecret Sound Festival will take place on Skyros island on 31 of July, 1 & 2 of August 2016.It is an annual Freestyle Music Festival in Greece that brings live dj set shows and live music performances together. "Our ambition is the Secret Sound Festival to become a meeting point for Greek and foreign producers and groups of the freestyle music scene," they said in an announcement. This year's Secret Sound Festival will host among others iLLBiLLY HiTEC from Berlin and Dub Pistols from London. It is a three-day event full of Reggae, Dub, Bass, Jungle & Hip Hop. Parallel activities such as exhibitions, riding lessons, hiking, botany courses are included in the festival programme. [04] Three Afghans accused of the murder of 16 year old refugee at EllinikoThree Afghans aged 18, 23 and 37, are accused of the murder of 16 year-old committed on Thursday July 14 at the refugee accommodation centre of former international airport Elliniko.They are also accused of the attempted murder against two Afghans, 19 and 31 year old, while the police investigation continues to identify and arrest their accomplices. [05] New train strikes announced this weekNo passenger trains will travel from Monday until Wednesday, while freight trains will be immobilised until next Thursday, due to a new round of rolling three-hour work stoppages announced by workers in the Greek railways operator TRAINOSE.In a union meeting on Friday, workers decided to escalate strike action after the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) decided to accept a binding offer from the Italian state railway for a 100 pct stake in TRAINOSE for 45 million euros. They decided to hold a new meeting on Thursday to decide their action going forward. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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