Athens News Agency: Daily News Bulletin in English, 96-11-15
From: The Greek Press & Information Office, Ottawa Canada <grnewsca@sympatico.ca>
ATHENS NEWS AGENCY BULLETIN (No. 1041), November 15, 1996
Greek Press & Information Office
Ottawa, Canada
E-Mail Address: grnewsca@sympatico.ca
CONTENTS
[01] Greece says Erbakan statements display Turkey's disinclination
to solve Cyprus problem
[02] Ankara again calls for dialogue with Athens
[03] Bruton holds talks with Greek leadership on first stop of EU
capitals' tour
[04] Multinational exercise begins today in southern Aegean
[05] Papandreou, de Costa hold Athens discussions on IGC
[06] Papandreou in Bonn, The Hague for IGC talks today
[07] Greece not seeking revision of Maastricht criteria, Reppas says
[08] Evert attacks Gov't, criticizes internal ND opposition
[09] Health minister promises more support for treatment, prevention
of AIDS
[10] 'Militant Guerrilla Formation' claims responsibility for
Polytechnic bomb, Reppas says incident should not mar anniversary
[11] Classes suspended
[12] ADEDY on 1973 students' uprising
[13] Konitsa rattled by strong tremor
[14] Thessaloniki Cultural Capital '97 festivities budget to reach 15
billion drachmas
[15] Athens' bid for 2004 Olympic Games to be unveiled at IOC
executive committee
[16] Clinton voices strong support for Ecumenical Patriarchate
[17] Seminar on Byzantium to be held in London
[18] Evros stockbreeders to receive subsidies of 500-700 million
drachmas
[19] Parliament approves new customs code bill
[20] Development ministry says revised drug price list within 4 months
[21] Department store hours fixed for Saturdays
[22] Premier chairs meeting on budget
[23] Supports to Greek steel industry approved until December 2000
[24] 47 new projects in eastern Macedonia, Thrace included in Delors
II
[01] Greece says Erbakan statements display Turkey's disinclination
to solve Cyprus problem
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Turkish Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan's statements claiming
the existence of two separate states on Cyprus prove that Turkey
has neither the intention nor good faith for a settlement of the
problem, government spokesman Dimitris Reppas said yesterday, on
the eve of the 13th anniversary (Nov. 15, 1983) of the
unilateral declaration of independence by the Turkish occupation
regime in the island republic's north, recognized only by Turkey.
"Such statements are indicative of an effort to consolidate
faits accomplis and legitimize the pseudo-state of (Turkish
Cypriot leader) Rauf Denktash," the spokesman said when asked to
comment on Mr. Erbakan's remarks.
"In Cyprus, there is on the one side legality and on the other
the Turkish occupation forces," he added. Replying to other
questions, Mr. Reppas indicated that the government was not
considering the possibility of consenting to a temporary halt to
flights by military planes over Cyprus.
"In order for there to be any development, Turkey must make
efforts to de-escalate the tension. But the neighboring country
is doing exactly the opposite," Mr. Reppas said, adding that
with respect to the Greece-Cyprus joint defense doctrine, Athens
was not willing to make any concessions. Asked to comment on the
US State Department's southern European representative
Carey Cavanaugh's visit to Athens earlier this week, Mr. Reppas
noted that the Greek government did not view the Cyprus problem
and Greek-Turkish relations as a single package.
"From Cavanaugh's talks here in Athens, it emerged that
Washington is expected to put forward specific proposals early
next year," the spokesman said.
Greece, he continued, remained firm in its position both on the
Cyprus problem and Greek-Turkish relations, namely that "we
expect Turkey to display good intentions and either stop
disputing Greek sovereignty of the Imia islet or to have
recourse to the International Court at the Hague on the issue."
"If Turkey does not display good intentions, Greece will not
recognize the right of any third party to undertake an
initiative in matters pertaining to Greek-Turkish relations,"
Mr. Reppas said.
Commenting later on Mr. Reppas' statement that Greece remains
steadfast in its positions on the Cyprus issue, the Political
Spring party issued an announcement forwarding the following
questions:
"Which are the Greek positions? Those stated by (Foreign
Under-secretary Christos) Rozakis and subsequently dismissed by
(Foreign Minister Theodoros) Pangalos in Parliament? The
positions stated by (late prime minister) Andreas Papandreou or
the present positions of (Prime Minister Costas) Simitis?"
[02] Ankara again calls for dialogue with Athens
Istanbul, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Ankara yesterday reiterated its standard proposal to solve the
Greek-Turkish differences through unconditional dialogue.
Addressing the Turkish National Assembly, Turkish Defense
Minister Turhan Tayian reiterated that Ankara wants to have
peaceful relations with Athens, supporting solutions to existing
Greek-Turkish problems through dialogue.
Regarding Turkey's relations with the 15-member Union, Mr.
Tayian said Ankara was determined to develop its relations with
the EU in the direction of "full accession."
[03] Bruton holds talks with Greek leadership on first stop of EU
capitals' tour
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who currently holds the
European Council rotating presidency, began a tour of the 15 EU
member-states' capitals yesterday afternoon with two hours of
talks with Prime Minister Costas Simitis and the leadership of
the Greek foreign ministry.
The Irish premier's tour is in preparation of the Dublin Summit
on Dec. 13 and 14.
After the talks, Mr. Simitis said discussions centered on the
course of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC), in view of the
Irish presidency's submission of a draft plan for a new
Maastricht Treaty. He reiterated Athens' position for
maintenance of the principle of equality in all sectors and for
participation of all EU countries in decision-making processes.
Mr. Simitis also stressed the importance ascribed by Greece to
the Common External and Security Policy, as well as to the
inclusion in the Treaty of provisions referring to respect for
the territorial integrity of member-states and the external
borders of the European Union.
Greece also ascribes great importance to the EU's social policy
and economic co-operation, especially as regards employment, he
added.
Mr. Bruton expressed satisfaction with the meeting and stressed
that a special effort would be made in Dublin towards an
agreement on the final form of the single EU currency.
He also said that IGC issues would not receive conclusive
answers at the Dublin summit, but probably during the Dutch
presidency, which begins in June.
[04] Multinational exercise begins today in southern Aegean
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
The Hellenic Navy's regular multinational exercise code-named
"Niriis '96" will begin in the southern Aegean tomorrow and last
until Nov. 26. The military exercise will focus on surface and
submarine warfare, anti-aircraft exercises and technical support
exercises.
Frigates, destroyers, submarines, mine-sweepers and support
vessels will participate in the exercise on the part of Greece,
as well as Hellenic Air Force planes, which are scheduled to
carry out 90 sorties.
On the part of the NATO alliance, surface vessels will
participate from the United States, Spain, Italy and France as
well as a US submarine. Naval co-operation aircraft are also
participating from France, the US and Germany.
German Air Force "Tornado" fighters will also take part,
operating from the Elefsina and Souda airfields.
The exercise is aimed at promoting co-operation between
participating Greek and allied units and commands.
[05] Papandreou, de Costa hold Athens discussions on IGC
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Alternate Foreign Minister George Papandreou and his Portuguese
counterpart Francisco Seixas da Costa both noted that they held
similar views on a number of issues during talks here yesterday
concerning the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC).
Mr. Papandreou told reporters after the meeting that he and Mr.
da Costa had the opportunity to discuss both Athens' and
Lisbon's positions as well as a common strategy on "important
issues" over which they are in agreement.
"We agree on many matters. Both sides believe that we cannot
proceed towards a two- or three-speed Europe, and our common aim
is to attain broad consent and secure the institutional aspects,
as well as in practice, of a single European Union, which does
not have a director, which does not have different speeds, but
which moves within the framework of a single perspective," Mr.
Papandreou said.
Noting that "many countries" did not agree with the concept of a
multi-speed Europe, Mr. Papandreou said he believed "...that we
are in a strong negotiating position."
Mr. Papandreou added that both he and Foreign Minister Theodoros
Pangalos were beginning "a systematic effort" with regard to IGC
issues, "aimed at shaping a final negotiating tactic for the
coming months which are crucial for the final outcome."
Mr. da Costa underlined that the final result of the IGC must be
acceptable to all 15 EU member-states.
"We have a very positive approach about the IGC. We cannot say
that we are overly enthusiastic regarding deep changes in the EU
but something must be done concerning the Community's
effectiveness and particularly with respect to preparations for
EU enlargement.
"I believe that there is common ground for some progress to be
made and I hope that we will find the final solution which will
be acceptable for ratification by all 15 member-states," Mr. da
Costa said.
[06] Papandreou in Bonn, The Hague for IGC talks today
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
In a related development, Mr. Papandreou will visit Bonn and The
Hague today as part of a series of contacts with his
counterparts in other member-states for promotion of secondary
issues related to the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC).
Mr. Papandreou will have talks with his German counterpart in
Bonn before visiting The Hague for a meeting with his Dutch
counterpart. He is due to return to Athens in the evening.
A revised Maastricht Treaty is due to be submitted at the Dublin
Summit for European Union heads of government.
[07] Greece not seeking revision of Maastricht criteria, Reppas says
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
The government does not intend to seek a revision of the
criteria laid down in the Maastricht Treaty for economic
convergence among the EU member states due to the $16 billion
defense program announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Costas
Simitis, government spokesman Dimitris Reppas said yesterday.
"The government is responding to the particularities entailed by
the existence of a threat to the security and integrity of the
country and the need to face it by upgrading the deterrent
capability of the armed forces, and wishes, in this light, its
partners to appreciate the country's efforts to attain the
convergence targets," Mr. Reppas said in reply to reporters'
questions. Mr. Simitis said after a meeting of the Government
Council for Foreign Policy and Defense (KYSEA) Wednesday that
Greece would spend almost two trillion drachmas on defense up to
the year 2000 and a further two trillion by 2007.
The premier said that the Greek people would have to make
sacrifices but ruled out the possibility of Greece failing to
meet the economic convergence targets set in the Maastricht
Treaty as a result of the massive defense program.
Mr. Simitis underlined that Greece was facing the "major
challenge" of securing its equal participation in the EU but at
the same time was facing a threat and provocativeness from
Turkey.
[08] Evert attacks Gov't, criticizes internal ND opposition
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Main opposition New Democracy President Miltiades Evert launched
a stinging attack on the government during a speech yesterday,
while also indirectly criticizing the party's honorary president
Constantine Mitsotakis as well as calling on internal ND
dissenters to put an end to "introversion".
Addressing roughly 2,000 party members, including many
dissenters, Mr. Evert said he is determined to observe the
party's charter, "... I have the responsibility to uphold the
party's ideological and charter principles and I am determined
to do my duty until the (ND party) congress."
Mr. Evert stressed that deputies "must not concern themselves
exclusively with internal party criticism, turning it into an
ends in itself and seeking easy publicity, offering a spectacle
to rivals. Public internal party disagreements constitute a form
of contempt for the citizen," he said.
The ND president criticized Mr. Mitsotakis' pre-election
position that privatizations cause unemployment and his stance
in Parliament regarding the government's draft bill on the
customs code.
"We can not support unacceptable government actions in
Parliament in the name of just regulations. The government is
plundering the many in favor of the few," he said.
[09] Health minister promises more support for treatment, prevention
of AIDS
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Health Minister Costas Geitonas inaugurated the eight
Panhellenic AIDS Conference at a downtown Athens hotel last
night, offering assurances that the state will continue to
support efforts to prevent and confront the HIV virus in every
possible way.
Mr. Geitonas said the health ministry is striving to develop
more laboratories and clinics to handle the disease and treat
patients, while information programs contributing to prevention
will be intensified.
"Today, 12 years after the first case was registered in our
country, Greece is the country with the lowest frequency of the
disease in western Europe, but the danger always exists of the
public's complacency, given that heterosexual transmission of
AIDS and its spreading among drug addicts continues to be an
existing threat," he said.
The health ministry's budget exceeds one billion drachmas alone
for medicines combating the HIV virus that leads to Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), while Mr. Geitonas said
participation of insurance funds' health sectors in expenses for
insured individuals should be examined.
[10] 'Militant Guerrilla Formation' claims responsibility for
Polytechnic bomb, Reppas says incident should not mar anniversary
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
An organization calling itself the "Militant Guerrilla
Formation" has claimed responsibility for planting the bomb that
went off in the Athens Polytechnic University Wednesday
afternoon.
The group took responsibility for the blast in a brief
proclamation to the Athens daily "Eleftherotypia" sent late
Wednesday night and appearing in yesterday's issue of the
newspaper.
Government spokesman Dimitris Reppas later told reporters that
the bomb attack has created a "distorted picture" of events
organized to mark Sunday's anniversary of the 1973 student
uprising against the military junta then ruling Greece.
He added that it had created "fear and confusion" among citizens
with respect to their participation in the events.
Replying to questions, the spokesman said that there was no
question of the legal framework governing university asylum
being changed. The Polytechnic building in downtown Athens has
frequently been used as a refuge by self-styled anarchists who
engage in street battles with the police before and during the
anniversary events.
Under present legislation, police are unable to enter university
premises without the consent of the given institution's board of
administration.
On this year's events, Mr. Reppas said the government wanted
them to be peaceful and reflecting "the real meaning" of the
student uprising.
Meanwhile, speaking in Parliament yesterday, Public Order
Minister George Romeos said that responsibility for the
anniversary events lay with the Polytechnic board of
administration and the National Students' Union (EFEE). He added
that the police had taken all the necessary measures to prevent
incidents around the Polytechnic this year.
[11] Classes suspended
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
The university's board of administration yesterday decided to
suspend classes for the days leading up to the anniversary,
while tertiary institutions in the city center have also decided
to shut down as a precautionary measure.
A meeting yesterday between members of the Polytechnic's board,
teaching staff and university heads discussed measures to guard
premises during the anniversary events and to condemn Wednesday
night's attack.
Polytechnic Rector Nikos Martakos, who chaired a later meeting
of the board, is reported to have proposed the closure of all
the entrances to the school and for the institution to remain
shut for the duration of the anniversary.
His proposal, however, has been rejected by students and a
number of teachers. EFEE, meanwhile, has announced that the
traditional march to the US embassy will wind up the events and
said that it would undertake all responsibility for the
protection of university asylum.
[12] ADEDY on 1973 students' uprising
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
The Civil Servants' Supreme Administrative Council (ADEDY)
issued an announcement yesterday to mark the 23rd anniversary of
the 1973 student uprising against the military junta then ruling
Greece.
The announcement noted the respect of Greece's civil servants to
those who "struggled and sacrificed for the consolidation of
democracy, peace, social justice and national independence."
[13] Konitsa rattled by strong tremor
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale shook the
area of Konitsa, northern Greece at dawn yesterday, causing
minor structural damage to buildings but no injuries. The quake
was recorded at 05.03 local time by the National Observatory i n
Athens and the Geophysics Laboratory of Thessaloniki University,
which pinpointed the epicenter at 215 kilometers south-southwest
of Thessaloniki near Konitsa in the prefecture of Ioannina. The
tremor, which generated some alarm among the inhabitants of the
region, caused cracks in the walls of houses in the village of
Kleidonia and a partition wall collapsed in the primary school
in the village of Vassilikos forcing it to close temporarily.
According to seismologist Vassilis Papazahos of the Geophysics
Laboratory of Thessaloniki University, yesterday's tremor was
just one of several in the aftermath of seismic activity which
began in the region with a quake measuring 5.2 on the Richter
scale on July 26.
Since then, quakes measuring 5.6 and 4.8 were recorded in the
same area on August 6 and August 20 respectively.
Prof. Papazahos advised local inhabitants to remain calm, saying
the quake was within the normal course of events given the
pattern of seismic activity in the region.
[14] Thessaloniki Cultural Capital '97 festivities budget to reach 15
billion drachmas
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Speaking at a press conference yesterday on the sidelines of the
37th Annual Thessaloniki Film Festival yesterday, art director
Panos Theodoridis said the final budget for artistic events
included in Thessaloniki Cultural Capital 1997 festivities will
amount to 15 billion drachmas.
For cinema programs in particular, the organization will provide
800 million drachmas.
The amount concerns a silent film festival in Thessaloniki next
year, a European documentary festival in December 1997, as well
as funding of a film on Thessaloniki, whose scenario is already
being prepared. Another program is for joint funding of videos
and two television series based on novels featuring Thessaloniki.
[15] Athens' bid for 2004 Olympic Games to be unveiled at IOC
executive committee
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
The president of the committee created to campaign for Athens'
bid for the 2004 Olympic Games, Yianna Angelopoulou-Daskalaki,
said during an interview with the "Televiza" television channel
in Mexico that "Athens is not returning to the past, it looks to
the present and future."
Ms. Angelopoulou-Daskalaki said the Greek capital's efforts and
ambitions to organize the 2004 Games are based on realistic
evidence.
"Greece and its capital are changing form every day with the
creation of new projects. By 2001 we will have a new modern
airport and a modern metro. The greatest part of the facilities
are already ready and 96 per cent of the Greek people support
the candidacy. Political parties have unanimously expressed
their support," she said.
Ms. Angelopoulou-Daskalaki, accompanied by the Greek permanent
members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Nikos
Filaretos and Lambis Nikolaou, and double Olympic gold medallist
Pyrros Dimas, visited IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and
discussed Athens' bid for the games.
Meanwhile, the 11 candidate cities are to present their bid
files to the IOC's executive committee today. Athens is fifth in
line, after Stockholm, San Juan, Cape Town and Istanbul, and
will be followed by Buenos Aires, St. Petersburg, Rome, Rio de
Janeiro, Lille and Seville.
[16] Clinton voices strong support for Ecumenical Patriarchate
New York, 15/11/1996 (ANA/M. Georgiadou)
US President Bill Clinton has expressed his full support for the
Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, in a letter
to Archbishop of America Spyridon.
Mr. Clinton described the Patriarchate as "one of the greatest
religious institutions in the world," adding, "I wish the
Ecumenical Patriarch to know that I unequivocally condemn the
recent bomb attack" against the Patriarchate.
He also referred to the "wonderful meeting" his wife, Hillary,
and daughter Chelsea, had with Patriarch Vartholomeos, as well
as their "moving visit" to the Agios Georgios Orthodox Cathedral
in Istanbul a few months ago.
The president ended his letter by saying that his administration
would continue to strongly support the right of the Patriarch to
freely exercise his religious duties.
[17] Seminar on Byzantium to be held in London
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
A seminar on the theme "From Constantinople to Moscow: the
influence of Byzantium on Russia", will be held in the Hellenic
Cultural Foundation in London today.
The aim of the event is an examination of the influence of
Byzantine civilization and Christianity on eastern Europe and
the Balkans and particularly Russia.
The seminar is being held at the same time as an exhibition of
photographs from private collections documenting the Russian
Orthodox Diaspora in western Europe. The exhibition will run for
a month and will then go on show in Paris and Moscow.
The seminar is being organized by the Foundation in co-operation
with the Society of the Fathers and Byzantine Studies at Oxford
University and is being held under auspices of the Greek embassy
in London.
[18] Evros stockbreeders to receive subsidies of 500-700 million
drachmas
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Stock-breeders in the border Evros prefecture will receive
subsidies amounting to 500-700 million drachmas, but will be
obliged to restrict feeding of their herds in folds over the
next two months.
One hundred million drachmas will be given to stockbreeders
immediately to help cover initial feeding costs.
The decision to restrict feeding to folds was taken by the
agriculture ministry after ascertaining that cases of cowpox are
increasing steadily in the prefecture and additional measures
were necessary.
Agriculture Under-secretary Vassilis Geranidis chaired a meeting
at the ministry yesterday and it was decided that controls
should be intensified to prevent the disease from spreading,
while hunting will be forbidden temporarily in the prefecture
and relevant services in the region will have their
geo-technical staff increased.
Mr. Geranidis said stockbreeders in the Evros region have been
weakened financially after the outbreak of foot-and-mouth
disease and that measures applied to prevent cowpox from
spreading failed to produce results, adding that the disease has
affected two herds in the neighboring Komotini prefecture.
He said that additional measures decided will secure necessary
conditions to eradicate the disease.
Referring to a recent newspaper report claiming that space used
for cutting up and storing meat in the central market in Piraeus
is unsuitable, he said the public should not be concerned
because there is no danger for public health.
[19] Parliament approves new customs code bill
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Parliament yesterday approved the government's new customs code
bill, following a heated debate between ruling party PASOK and
opposition MPs.
The bill was approved by 129 votes in favor and 110 against by
the 239 MPs in attendance.
During the debate, main opposition New Democracy leader
Miltiades Evert called on the government to discuss the
amendment tabled by ND deputy Stephanos Manos which proposed
that those owing money to the state who resettled their debts be
obliged to pay outstanding interest.
Parliament Vice-President Panayiotis Kritikos, however, said
that the amendment had not been tabled in time and that the
government was not obliged to consider it.
Honorary ND president and former prime minister Constantine
Mitsotakis retorted that it was unacceptable for the government
to respond with silence.
Finance Under-secretary George Drys said that he had taken the
amendment into consideration and that he had briefed Mr. Manos
on the unfavorable repercussions it would have if it were
accepted, saying that the government wanted to deal with the
problem as a whole.
[20] Development ministry says revised drug price list within 4 months
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
The development ministry has began a revision of a price list
for pharmaceuticals, which is expected to be completed within
four months.
Under-secretary Mihalis Chrysohoidis stated yesterday that the
government is resolved to protect consumer and market
competition.
It may be noted that the ministry has already issued a
regulation (2/96) setting counter-incentives for importation of
pharmaceuticals, discouraging the substitution of usually more
expensive imported drugs for already available cheaper brands,
as well as creating favorable conditions for investment and
domestic production.
Meanwhile, the ministry yesterday called on the pharmaceutical
maker Beohringer to withdraw its new Algon painkiller from
circulation, and to again make available the previous household
brand on the Greek market, claiming the firm did not follow a
stipulated procedure in setting its price - a violation of Greek
and European Union legislation.
Boehringer has leased the trademark from the state-controlled
National Pharmaceuticals Organization (EOF), while the ministry
said the firm is preparing to distribute the new painkiller at a
price increased by 230 per cent (per tablet).
[21] Department store hours fixed for Saturdays
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Labor and Social Security Minister Miltiades Papaioannou
yesterday reached an agreement with department store
representatives on working hours.
The agreement, to be implemented as of tomorrow, stipulates that
stores will close at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and remain closed
on Sunday.
[22] Premier chairs meeting on budget
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Prime Minister Costas Simitis chaired a meeting yesterday with
the participation of the government's economic ministers
focusing on pending issues regarding the final compilation of
the 1997 state budget.
[23] Supports to Greek steel industry approved until December 2000
Brussels, 15/11/1996 (ANA/G. Daratos)
Greece will be able to offer ECU 50 million in financial support
to the country's five largest steel concerns until December
2000, according to a decision adopted by the European Union's
industry ministers council yesterday.
Discussion took place within the framework of setting
regulations for financial supports on the basis of Article 95 of
the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSE).
Development Under-secretary Anna Diamantopoulou, who set out
Athens' views, centered her arguments on the fact that heavy
industry in Greece is minimal, and that one of the operating
concerns has been adversely affected by the unified market, on
one hand , and central European countries and Turkey, on the
other, which subsidize their steel industries and have
influenced the price of scrap.
She initially asked for approval of Ecu 70 million in Greek
state financial assistance.
[24] 47 new projects in eastern Macedonia, Thrace included in Delors
II
Athens, 15/11/1996 (ANA)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Regional secretary general
Athanasios Lagos has addressed a circular to prefects and
agencies in the region announcing the final inclusion of 47 new
projects in the second Community Support Framework's regional
program, which is budgeted at 5.42 billion drachmas.
Projects have the possibility of immediate implementation in the
five prefectures of eastern Macedonia and Thrace and concern the
improvement of regional and municipal road networks, maintenance
of archaeological sites, promotion of tourism, water supply and
drainage works, among others.
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