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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-14Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Dep. FM delivers Siemens trial correspondence to head of Supreme CourtDeputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Amanatidis met the President of the Supreme Court, Vasiliki Thanou on Wednesday, to deliver the entire official correspondence between the translating service of the Foreign Ministry and the Appeals Prosecutor's office, in response to the issue raised by the adjournment of the so-called Siemens trial.The handing over of the correspondence follows a request by Thanou and a decision by Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias. [02] Tsipras, Mouzalas meet 'Save the Children' president Thorning-SchmidtPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Alternate Minister for Migration Policy Yiannis Mouzalas met with former Danish prime minister and current president of the NGO "Save the Children", Helle Thorning-Schmidt, in Athens on Wednesday.The three officials discussed cooperation between the Greek authorities and the NGO on the education, psychological support and activities of unaccompanied minors and the children of refugees during their stay in the country. [03] Greek-Iranian economic cooperation discussed between government VP and Iranian Dep. FMGreece can become an important bridge between Europe and Iran as a natural gateway to the continent, Government Vice-President Yiannis Dragasakis said on Wednesday as he received the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Majid Takht Ravanchi.Dragasakis said in periods of international tensions caused by the Brexit and the refugee crisis, the answer to ensure the prosperity of nations can only be the closer cooperation between European countries and between Europe and neighboring countries. On his side, Ravanchi said his country has a very special relationship with Greece due to their historical and cultural ties. This opens the way for economic synergies in energy, shipping, food and pharmaceuticals, high technology, tourism and the financial sector. [04] Turkish military aircraft intercepted in flights over Greek islands in AegeanFormations of Turkish military aircraft on Wednesday flew over Greek islands in the Aegean, where they were identified and intercepted by Greek fighter planes.According to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, a Turkish coast guard naval cooperation plane flew over the island Panagia in the Oinousses islands' complex at 11:43, at a height of 1,500 feet. This was followed by a pair of Turkish Air Force F-16s at 12:11 that flew over the Kalogerous islets in the central Aegean, between the islands of Chios and Andros, at a height of 32,000 feet. [05] Central banker optimistic about Greek economyBank of Greece Governor Yiannis Stournaras reiterated his forecast for economic growth in the second half of this year in a speech at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.He also said he expects 2.5 percent growth for 2017 and 3 percent for 2018 and a primary surplus for the general government of 0.9 percent in the current year. Stournaras said there is an important increase in revenues from indirect taxes which is due to electronic transactions which have revealed important taxable assets. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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