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Athens News Agency: News in English, 11-11-22
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[01] Central gov't debt at 360 bln euros in Sept
[02] Obama congratulates Papademos, expresses steadfast support
[01] Central gov't debt at 360 bln euros in Sept
AMNA / The Greek public debt rose to 360.697 billion euros at the end
of September, up from 353.693 billion euros three months earlier,
at end June, according to data released by the finance ministry on
Tuesday. www.amna.gr
According to the data on the outstanding central government debt, bonds
worth 35.1 billion euros and interest-bearing bonds worth 4.6 billion
euros are due to mature in 2012, while bonds worth 37.6 billion euro
are due to mature in 2013, bonds worth 60.2 billion euros are due to
mature in 2014, and bonds worth 45.3 billion euros are due to mature
in 2015. AMNA
[02] Obama congratulates Papademos, expresses steadfast support
WASHINGTON (AMNA) -- US President Barack Obama telephoned new Greek
prime minister Lucas Papademos on Monday to congratulate him on the
assumption of the post, while he also expressed America's steadfast
support for Greece in these difficult times.
A White House press office release summarizing the call stated:
"President Obama spoke with Greek Prime Minster Lucas Papademos today
(Monday) to congratulate him on his appointment, to thank him for taking
on such a significant responsibility at a critical moment, and to express
U.S. support for Greece’s efforts to implement its commitments under
its EU-IMF program. President Obama reiterated that the United States
will stand steadfastly with Greece, a friend and ally, through these
difficult times."
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