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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-26Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Defence Minister Kammenos in Bulgaria on official visitBulgaria and Greece have close cooperation within NATO and the European Union, forming the "steel arc of stability within the surrounding region," Greece's Defence Minister Panos Kammenos said on Tuesday, during an official visit to Bulgaria. Kammenos announced that bilateral defence and military cooperation is to be expanded to the defence industry sectors of the two countries."Bulgaria, Greece and by extension Cyprus in the south and Romania to the north are countries that essentially form the border between East and West. Close cooperation will help build a secure Europe," he added. In a comment on the migration issue, Kammenos urged the EU and NATO allies to understand that reinforcing Greece and Bulgaria was important for other countries in the Alliance and the EU. "Close cooperation between our defence ministries and the armed forces of Greece and Bulgaria creates conditions of absolute security for our peoples and will serve as an example to other countries in the Alliance," he said. Kammenos held talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Nikolay Nenchev and Bulgarian Parliament Chairwoman Tsetska Tsacheva. In talks with Nenchev they agreed on a common defence policy and to conduct joint military exercises that other allied countries will also be invited to take part in. The Greek minister also formally opened a seminar on cooperation between the Greek and Bulgarian defence industries. [02] Eleven face charges over 2003 S-frigate contract; former minister under scrutinyCorruption Prosecutor Eleni Raikou on Tuesday ordered the prosecution of 11 individuals for criminal breach of faith in connection with a contract for the refurbishment of six S-type Navy frigates. She also ordered that a copy of the case file be sent to Parliament in order that it consider the possible involvement and liability of former defence minister Yiannos Papantoniou.The prosecutor said charges should be brought against the defence ministry's former general secretary for financial planning and defence investments, Spyridonas Travlos, and another 10 members of the negotiating committee for estimated damages to the state exceeding 30 million euros. The contract was signed by Hellenic Shipyards in Skaramangas, with the company Thales Nederland B.V. as subcontractor, and the defence ministry in 2003. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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