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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-02-12
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[01] Gov't approves measures against price hikes
[01] Gov't approves measures against price hikes
An inner Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Prime Minister Costas
Karamanlis, discussed issues related to consumer protection and price
hikes in the local market.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Development Minister Christos
Folias said the inner Cabinet approved a package of measures and
actions aimed to resolved problems in the market.
?Our aim is to guarantee for consumers, particularly citizens with
greatest needs, a better market operation and healthier competition;
ensuring availability of products and services with safety and
affordable prices,? the Greek minister said.
Folias noted that additional measures would be announced in the next
few days. Responding to reportersâ questions over measures envisaged
against offenders, Folias said sanctions will be strict.
?We are interested in effective measures, while actions and measures to
be implemented will be carefully studied,? he said.
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