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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-13Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Greece-Russia seek closer bilateral relationsGreek Deputy Industry Minister Theodora Tzakri met with Russian Industry and Commerce Minister Denis Manturov and with representatives of the Russian business community during her visit in Ekaterinburg on the occasion of the INNOPROM 2016 international trade fair.The two minister discussed the possibility of further strengthening bilateral economic relations after trade transactions between Greece and Russia in 2016 dropped by one-third compared with the previous year, hit by EU sanctions. Tzakri said Russia has invested around 700 million euros in Greece and there was room for further investments in transport, energy, tourism, ship-repair, mining and pharmaceuticals. Manturov said Russia was drafting a special programme under which Greek pharmaceutical companies could participate, while he asked more details over the possibility of Russian companies' participation as strategic investors in state-owned industries. [02] Deputy Economy Min Stathakis meets Iran's Deputy FM RavanchiThe Greek government will help improve Iran's relations both with other countries of the European Union and the US, especially in the banking, sea trade and taxation of goods, Economy, Development and Tourism Minister George Stathakis said in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi.Stathakis also expressed Greece's intention to strengthen its relations with Iran, attracting investors, especially in the energy sector. Ravanchi, who is paying an official visit to Greece, stressed that his visit is a continuation of the prime minister's visit to Tehran, during which they agreed on a "road map" for cooperation between the two countries, opening large alliances perspectives between Iran-Greece in the energy sector, new technologies and tourism. Particular emphasis was given to the shipping and shipbuilding industry, sectors where Greece has valuable expertise. [03] 57,079 identified migrants and refugees in Greece on Wednesday57,079 identified refugees and migrants were on the Greek territory on Wednesday while 44 new arrivals were reported in the last 24 hours.According to the Refugee Crisis Management Coordination Body's figures, 23,250 of the refugees are in northern Greece, 10,234 are hosted in the region of Attica, 8,475 on the Greek islands, 1,713 are hosted in different areas in central Greece and 251 in southern Greece. 6,539 refugees and migrants are hosted in several facilities rented by the UNHCR, and 1,900 persons are living outside organised facilities. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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