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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-12-12
CONTENTS
[01] PM cites plan for dealing with eco crisis
[02] Convictions handed down in hooligan-related homicide
[01] PM cites plan for dealing with eco crisis
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis on Friday referred to a
comprehensive plan to deal with the global economic crisis'
repercussions on Greece, especially measures to support the
economically weaker segments of society, speaking to reporters at
the end of an EU summit in Brussels.
"We're continuing with reforms in order to ensure a brighter day
after," he said, citing the need for a responsible and effective
policy.
Karamanlis said European leaders agreed over the need for
coordinated measures that will not, however, affect growth.
"Whatever fiscal stimulation must be compatible with the
opportunities available in the Stability Pact," he said, adding that
spasmodic and short-term reactions must be avoided.
He also noted that EU leaders agreed over the guarantees to be
offered to Ireland in order to facilitate the way for another
referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Other talks focused on climate
change, CAP and Europe's security and defence policy.
[02] Convictions handed down in hooligan-related homicide
One of 27 defendants in a high-profile murder trial related to a deadly
"rumble" between rival football club supporters that left a 25-year-old
man stabbed to death, was found guilty on Friday of first degree murder
and handed down a life sentence. An Athens criminal appeals court
issued its verdict after a lengthy trial, finding Christos Sakatis
guilty without extenuating circumstances. Two of the defendants, Nikos
Vogiopoulos and Vassilis Psikakos, were sentenced to 10 years in prison
for complicity to commit homicide. Sentences between 3 and 6 months
were handed down to eight defendants for illegal arms possession. The
remaining defendants were found not guilty. Several hooded
individuals, who had gathered outside the courthouse, caused limited
incidents after the ruling was issued, before being repelled by riot
police. Filopoulos, a Panathinaikos Athens supporter, was stabbed to
death in March 2007 during the "rumble" between hooligans from
Olympiakos Piraeus and Panathinaikos.
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