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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 13-03-19Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] DIMAR: Eurogroup decision for Cyprus a ‘harsh measure'AMNA--"Eurogroup's decisions for Cyprus bring the country's political leadership and people before crucial choices," the Democratic Left (DIMAR) party said in a written statement issued on Monday evening."The imposition of a levy on small deposits is a harsh measure," said DIMAR, adding that "the specific decision should be amended to allow more tax brackets aimed at reducing the burden on such deposits." amna According to the party, it is highly crucial that a European aid package does not include measures which would lead Cyprus economy to recession, such as reductions to wages and pensions. [02] The Tuesday edition of Athens' dailiesThe Tuesday edition of Athens' dailies at a glanceDIMOKRATIA: "Attila on bank deposits". EFIMERIDA TON SYNTAKTON: "European derailment". ELEFTHEROTYPIA: "Euro-looting opens up Aeolus' wind bags". ELEFTHEROS TYPOS: "Cyprus' looting with German seal". ESTIA: "Danger of tsunami from Cyprus". ETHNOS: "Cyprus with the gun at its head". IMERISSIA: "EU's wrong decision". NAFTEMPORIKI: "Next hours crucial for Cyprus and eurozone". TA NEA: "Crime and punishment". [03] Patriarch Bartholomew to attend Pope's enthronementAMNA--Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew departed late Monday afternoon for Rome to attend the enthronement of the new Pope Francis.Church sources said that this is the first time since the schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church in 1054, that an Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is to attend a Pope's enthronement. [04] Cyprus banks' branches in Greece closed on Tues. and Wed.AMNA--Cyprus banks' branches in Greece - Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus Popular Bank and Hellenic Bank - will remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, as decided by Cyprus authorities, an announcement by the Greek Finance ministry said on Monday evening.As agreed by the Eurogroup on March 16, 2013 the branches operated by Cyprus banks in Greece will be transferred to a Greek banking group in order to fully safeguard deposits and financial stability. The finance ministry also said that certain Greek banks have already expressed interest to obtain the branches of Cyprus banks. The final approval lies with the Bank of Greece. amna According to reliable information, any developments on the issue will take place after a Cyprus House of Representatives decision on whether to endorse Saturday's Eurogroup decision to apply a haircut on Cyprus banks' deposits in exchange of an economic aid package. [05] FinMin: No risk for Greek depositorsAMNA--Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras firmly reassured on Monday evening that there was absolutely no risk for Greek depositors both with Cypriot banks operating in Greece and with Greek banks.In statements after the end of a teleconference held by the Eurogroup finance ministers, Stournaras also underlined that Greece was ready to acquire assets and liabilities of the Cypriot banks operating in Greece, after relevant decisions are taken in Cyprus. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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