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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-12-21Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Europe must defend the people, says President Pavlopoulos in parliament's event for unaccompanied children"Europe must have a leading role in democracy and peace consolidation," President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Wednesday said at the opening of a two-day event for unaccompanied children refugees organised by the Hellenic Parliament."Europe must defend the people," Pavlopoulos underlined. The Greek President congratulated the parliament for the initiative that is held for a second consecutive year and addressing the children, he said: "The reception today in the temple of democracy is both essential and symbolic. It is essential because we want you to feel that there is family for you and it is symbolic because all the Greek people are welcoming you here today. Because we, the Greeks, understand the meaning of war and refugees." "For us, if the war does not end, the refugee crisis will not come to an end," he added. On his part, Paliament President Nikos Voutsis welcomed the children to the parliament noting that the parliament and its members will do whatever possible to feel that they are in a friendly environment. Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas said that "today's event coincides with the terror attacks in Europe. Attacks that will increase the policing and information. However, the only way should be what we are doing today in the Greek parliament in order these children to find hospitality, a warm embrace and to feel safe." The parliament events for children refugees include experiental games, christmas tree decoration, lunch in the parliament and musical events at the Zappeion mansion. [02] PM Tsipras' visit to Crete ends on WednesdayPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras' visit to the island of Crete will conclude on Wednesday with his meetings with Archibishop of Crete Irineos and with the productive agencies of the region of Lasithi respectively.[03] PPC reports 112.2 mln euro pre-tax profit in 9MPre-tax profits amounted to € 112.2 m in 9M2016 compared to € 63.3 m in 9M2015, while net profit amounted to € 69.5 m compared to € 5.9 m, respectively.Net debt amounted to € 4,583.4 m., a reduction of € 394.8 m. compared to 30.9.2015, whereas compared to 31.12.2015 it was reduced by € 205.5 m. Electricity demand, excluding pumping and exports, posted a marginal increase by 0.3% in 3Q2016 compared to the respective period of 2015. In 9M2016, total electricity demand decreased by 1.7%, whereas excluding exports and pumping, the reduction is contained to 1.4%. PPC's sales declined by 6.8% in 9M2016, as a result of the aforementioned lower demand and of the average retail market share reduction of PPC. According to LAGIE data, PPC's retail market share in the Interconnected System has declined to 88.7% in November 2016 from 94% in November 2015. ÅÂÉÔDÁ remained practically stable amounting to € 775.9 compared to the respective period in 2015, with the respective margin settling at 19.2% compared to 17.4%. [04] 102 migrants and refugees arrivals recorded in the last 24h102 new arrivals of refugees and migrants were recorded in the last 24 hours on the islands of northern Aegean.32 persons arrived on Lesvos, 46 on Chios and 24 on Samos. According to police, 11,043 migrants and refugees, that have applied for asylum which has been not examined yet, were stranded on Wednesday on the three northern Aegean islands. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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