Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-02-08
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[01] Thessaloniki mayor: Two projects imperative for 2016 Expo bid
[01] Thessaloniki mayor: Two projects imperative for 2016 Expo bid
The mayor of Thessaloniki told the municipality's council members on
Wednesday that the northern port city will be ready to challenge for
the 2016 World Expo after 2012, stressing that two ambitious but
long-delayed urban transport projects -- a metro network and a traffic
tunnel beneath the city's seafront -- must first be completed.
Mayor Vassilis Papageorgopoulos, speaking months before he is widely
expected to stand for re-election, also cited various measures to
improve traffic and parking conditions in the congested northern city.
The city had unsuccessfully vied for the 2008 World Expo, which was
eventually awarded to the Spanish city of Zaragoza.
In another development, a majority of council members approved of
Thessaloniki's new flag, which will feature a likeness of Alexander the
Great.
Caption: Thessaloniki Mayor Vassilis Papageorgopoulos, right, displays
the northern port city's new municipal flag during a previous council
meeting last week. ANA / N. Arvanitidis.
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