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Athens News Agency: News in English, 07-07-11
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[01] PM and merchant marine minister discuss ferry, seaplane services
[01] PM and merchant marine minister discuss ferry, seaplane services
Projects currently underway for the development of Greece's more
important sea ports and plans to introduce a charter of rights for
ferry and seaplane passengers were the topics discussed during a
meeting between Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Merchant Marine
minister Manolis Kefaloyannis on Wednesday. After the meeting,
Kefaloyiannis announced that the draft law on the rights of ferryboat
and seaplane passengers will be tabled in parliament soon.
Kefaloyannis also briefed the prime minister on issues concerning ferry
services. The minister said that the three seaports in the Attica
prefecture are ready for the estimated 7 million tourists, Greek and
foreigners, expected during the summer months, adding that 2.5 million
passengers have already used 10,000 ferryboat routes. He also noted
that the port of Piraeus has been upgraded, reflecting Greece's high
level tourist product. On Thursday, meanwhile, the prime minister is
scheduled to chair a meeting of the inner Cabinet to discuss foreign
policy and justice sector issues. Caption: ANA/MPA file photo of Greek
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis.
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