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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-09-12
CONTENTS
[01] Karamanlis visits elementary school, kindergarten as academic year
begins in Greece
[02] EASD annual meeting begins in Athens
[01] Karamanlis visits elementary school, kindergarten as academic year
begins in Greece
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis visited an elementary school and a
kindergarten in the Aghios Dimitrios district of east-central Athens on
Monday morning, the first day of the 2005-06 academic year.
The premier, who was accompanied by Education Minister Marietta
Yiannakou, was briefed by teachers and staff on issues affecting the
schools, and especially the pupils.
In his brief comments, Karamanlis underlined that the day was the
"beginning of a brilliant voyage" on the path of learning for thousands
of youngsters. He also noted that Greek citizens have placed education
and culture at the top of their list of priorities, with a deep-seated
conviction that the latter comprise the best possible investments for
the younger generations.
Caption: Premier Karamanlis talks with schoolchildren on Monday during
his tour of an elementary school in Athens. Education Minister Marietta
Yiannakou and Deputy Education Minister George Kalos are in the
background. (ANA / P. Saitas)
[02] EASD annual meeting begins in Athens
The 41st annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of
Diabetes (EASD) commenced on Sunday at the Peace and Friendship Stadium
in coastal Athens with the participation of roughly 1,200 delegates
from around the world.
The conference was inaugurated by President of the Republic Karolos
Papoulias, with Health Minister Nikitas Kaklamanis -- a noted
radiologist and former hospital administrator -- and Athens Mayor Dora
Bakoyanni also greeting delegates.
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