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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-02-02Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Greece seeks to amend stability and growth planFinance Minister George Alogoskoufis has asked the European Union to postpone debate on Greece's stability and growth plan until after March so that the government may amend the programme in the wake of new data and fiscal procedures.In a letter to the EU Commission, Alogoskoufis said the government wanted procedures underway to tackle the country's excessive fiscal deficit to be taken into account, with the finance ministry seeking to update its existing stability and growth pact after final data was collected on implementation of the 2004 budget. At the same time, the 2005 budget would not change, the minister told reporters on Wednesday. [02] PM inaugurates new burn unit in west Attica industrial districtPrime Minister Costas Karamanlis on Wednesday toured a state-of-the-art burn unit established at the state-run Thriasio Hospital near the industrial district of Elefsina, west of Athens.Funding for the centre was donated by the Latsis family. In a brief address, Karamanlis thanked the Latsis family -- which heads a well-known shipping and banking group -- and noted that the state has the first word in the sensitive area of healthcare. However, he added that the private sector can effectively contribute to the creation of such care units within public hospitals. The premier added that staffing will be completed in one month, while a kidney dialysis unit and cardiac intensive care unit will be up and running in a matter of weeks. "Our vision is the establishment of a true social state; one that serves the citizen, offering upgraded health services, modern infrastructure and specialised staff," he stressed. The Latsis family's donation follows an industrial accident a few years ago at the nearby Petrola refinery, which is owned by the group. [03] Turkish warplanes violate Greece's national air spaceThe Turkish Air Force again violated Greece's national air space over the Aegean on Wednesday.According to press reports, 11 formations of Turkish warplanes entered the Aegean and in 10 cases violated the national air space in the region of the central, northern and southern Aegean. In all cases, the 28 Turkish warplanes were recognised and intercepted by corresponding Greek fighter jets, while in three instances the interception evolved into mock dog-fighting. It was reported that four of the planes were armed. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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