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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-12-10
CONTENTS
[01] Papandreou addresses int'l media forum
[02] Greek exports up in Oct., imports slide
[03] Greek stocks end slightly lower
[01] Papandreou addresses int'l media forum
An appeal for responsibility, self-restraint and an end to the violence
that has crippled many cities across Greece was issued by main
opposition PASOK leader George Papandreou on Wednesday, during his
address at the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) underway in
Athens since Sunday. Speaking before an audience of 150 foreign media
representatives, Papandreou said the country was going through
difficult times, in reference to the police shooting death of a
15-year-old that sparked urban riots. Papandreou told delegates that
they should convey to their countries the will of the Greek people for
democracy, justice, humanity and prosperity and not only the images of
death and unacceptable violence. He also stressed that Greece is ready
for a developmental model based on the so-called "green economy" as
well as the introduction of reforms in governance, adding that "we are
ready to guarantee media independence and the separation of powers."
[02] Greek exports up in Oct., imports slide
Greek exports increased in October 2008 to 1.639 billion euros from
1.517 billion in the corresponding month of 2007, an 8-percent
increase. Exports, on the other hand, reached 4.925 billion euros in
the same month, down from 5.105 billion euros in October 2007, a
decrease of 3.5 percent.
According to figures released by the National Statistical Service
(NSS) on Wednesday, total exports in the 12-month period between
November 2007 and October 2008 increased by 2.6 percent, in
comparison with the corresponding period between November 2006 and
October 2007.
In terms of imports, the figures for the same time period showed a
1.9-percent decrease.
[03] Greek stocks end slightly lower
Greek stocks ended slightly lower in the Athens Stock Exchange on
Wednesday, with the composite index of the market falling 0.76 pct to
end at 1,833.04 points. Turnover was a low 161.1 million euros, of
which 7.2 million euros were block trades.
Most sectors moved lower, with Mass Media (2.80 pct), Utilities (2.57
pct) and Constructions (2.26 pct) posting the biggest gains of the day,
while Chemicals (4.39 pct), Banks (3.82 pct) and Healthcare (2.87 pct)
recording losses.
The FTSE 20 index fell 1.43 pct, the FTSE 40 index ended 0.55 pct
higher and the FTSE 80 index rose 1.09 pct. Broadly, decliners led
advancers by 120 to 81 with another 45 issues unchanged.
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