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Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-05-10
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[01] AHEPA condolences for dead bank employees
[01] AHEPA condolences for dead bank employees
WASHINGTON (ANA-MPA) -- The president of the American Hellenic
Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the largest and oldest
membership-based association of Greek-Americans, issued the following
statement on recent developments in Greece:
"Greece is enduring an unprecedented financial crisis and yesterday
adopted a tough and necessary austerity program that will be
instrumental in shaping the country's future. As with any debate in a
democracy voices on both sides of the issue have the right to be heard.
Marching peacefully in protest is certainly acceptable; however,
protests that result in the destruction of property, violence, and the
murder of fellow citizens, are simply unacceptable and deplorable. We
are deeply saddened by the murders of three Marfin banking employees
who were dutifully working when their building was set on fire by
rioters. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with the victims and
their families. We echo the call of Prime Minister George Papandreou to
bring the perpetrators of this tragic and heinous act to justice,"
AHEPA president Nicholas Karacostas said, in a statement.
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