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Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-02-04
CONTENTS
[01] President Karolos Papoulias gives honourary awards to pupils of
the Aegean
[01] President Karolos Papoulias gives honourary awards to pupils of
the Aegean
President Karolos Papoulias on Saturday gave honourary awards to pupils
of the Aegean region, 131 young men and women, who distinguished
themselves in school and sports events. The event, organised over the
last few years by the Ministry of the Aegean and of Insular Policy, was
held at the Old Parliament building in Athens.
The event was attended by Minister of the Aegean Aristotelis Pavlidis,
Education Minister Marietta Yiannakou, former prime minister
Constantine Mitsotakis, deputies, local administration officials and
parents.
Addressing the pupils, President Papoulias said "I congratulate you
because you are proving the strength hidden inside insular Hellenism.
Because you are showing to all of us the responsibilities we have
towards you. And I also thank you for the pride you are making us feel.
I am confident that you will lead your lives with the same
determination and will with which you achieved your awards and you will
support our country and the small but valuable societies you come
from."
The minister of the Aegean said in his address "insular Greece has
needs which still remain" and underlined the great interest of
President Papoulias and of the government which embraces the islands.
The coach of the Greek national basketball team Panayiotis Yiannakis
placed emphasis on the great importance of education for athletes,
saying that "the educated athlete is superior in decision-making, both
in the team and in his life."
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