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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-12-01Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] The government wants in principle agreement at Eurogroup, gov't spokesman saysThe government wants an in principle agreement at the Eurogroup meeting on Monday, State Minister and government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos on Thursday said in statements to ANT1 TV.He explained that the country's creditors and the IMF should understand that: a) they are bound by the EU law in labour issues, not only as to the result of the agreement, but also during the negotiations and b) the Greek government cannot accept measures after 2018. "The Greek government is not discussing any measures after the end of the programme; there will not be such a discussion,"Tzanakopoulos said. [02] Explosion in central Athens; one dead, five injuredOne woman died and five more persons were injured at an explosion and subsequent fire at a fast-food outlet at Victoria Square, in central Athens, earlier on Thursday.A team of 20 firemen and eight fire engines were sent to put out the blaze. Police have cordonned off the area, while the explosion caused damage to nearby shops and houses as well as parked cars and motorcycles. The explosion was probably an accident caused by a leaking propane tank. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |