Athens News Agency: News in English, 11-07-03

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CONTENTS

[01] 'No thought of Greece outside Europe'

[02] Turkish main opposition leader concludes Greece visit

[03] Aquatic sports festival on Lefkada

[01] 'No thought of Greece outside Europe'

He added that he has never considered Greece's expulsion or exit from the eurozone, "how could I ever want one of the sources of European civilisation to be outside Europe?"

Westerwelle supported the Greek government's policy over a boost in competitiveness, underlining that "the best medicine most of the times has a bitter taste".

The top German diplomat was also queried on the stance of main opposition New Democracy and ND leader Antonis Samaras, stressing that "I recognise his privilege to have a different option, but I have the right not to accept it, and to warn him of the danger that will arise if reforms are overruled."

Moreover, Westerwelle noted that German politicians had recently referred to Greece in an arrogant manner, calling such statements improper. Conversely, he said many anti-German banners and slogans aired during protests in by certain Greek media "left a bitter taste". (ANA-MPA)

Concluding he noted that the debt cannot be ameliorated with new debts, but only by fiscal discipline and reforms. (ANA-MPA)

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[02] Turkish main opposition leader concludes Greece visit

Kilicdaroglu met with representatives of the local Muslim minority in Xanthi and in the town hall of Iasmos, Rhodopi prefecture, followed afterwards with a visit to the Turkish consulate in Komotini.

He also briefly stopped in the village of Mesti, near the border city of Alexandroupolis, where relatives of a CHP Parliamentary candidate reside. The Turkish politician returned by car to the neighbouring country. (ÁÍÁ-ÌPA)

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[03] Aquatic sports festival on Lefkada

Water events began with a windsurf slalom competition, held in exceptional weather conditions. Wind velocity reached 35 knots during the three rounds of the race, in which 38 athletes participated from Greece, Britain, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Germany and Australia. Britain's Colin Dixon, who amassed 45 points, won the slalom competition for second consecutive year. (ANA-MPA)

The events continued with four races for the Laser, Open Catamaran and Open Dinghy categories, as well as a long-distance race for yachts.

Rock bands and traditional music nights were being held on the sidelines of the festival, which is sponsored by the Lefkada municipality and other local businesses.

The festival has been awarded among the best European aquatic sports events. (ANA-MPA)

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