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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-01-12

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

CONTENTS

  • [01] Labour Min Katrougalos on social security reforms
  • [02] The government does not yield to blackmails, says Environment Min Skourletis
  • [03] Greek economy to return to positive growth rates in 2016, Piraeus Bank chairman says
  • [04] Film director Nikos Panayiotopoulos dies
  • [05] At least 1,500 refugees arrive at Piraeus port
  • [06] National Bank announces programme to support start-ups

  • [01] Labour Min Katrougalos on social security reforms

    The redistribution of wealth, the guaranteed pensions and measures to combat tax evasion are the main pillars of the social security reforms, Labour Minister George Katrougalos on Tuesday said in an interview with Praktorio 104.9 FM.

    Katrougalos confirmed once again that there will be no pension cuts and stressed that the government aims at restoring social justice through the social security reforms.

    [02] The government does not yield to blackmails, says Environment Min Skourletis

    The government does not succumb to blackmails, Environment and Energy Minister Panos Skourletis on Tuesday said in statements to Praktorio 104.9 FM following "Eldorado Gold" announcement that it partly suspends its construction works at Skouries.

    Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold Corp on Monday said it will suspend part of its mine construction and investment in Greece after a year of confrontations with the Greek government that included permits being revoked and delayed by the state.

    Skourletis expressed his disappointment over the fact that CEO of the Canadian company, Paul Wright, decided to cancel their scheduled meeting on Tuesday.

    Skourletis sternly criticised those who accuse the government that 2,000 people will lose their job after the retirement of Eldorado from Northern Halkidiki and cleared out that the decision will affects around 830 workers.

    [03] Greek economy to return to positive growth rates in 2016, Piraeus Bank chairman says

    A timely completion of the first review of the Greek programme and a dynamic implementation of a privatization programme, combined with a new development law by the government will help the economy to respond positively later this year and to return to positive growth rates in the second half of 2016, Mihalis Sallas, chairman of Piraeus Bank said on Tuesday.

    Speaking to reporters, the Greek banker said he was surprised by a series of announcements made by foreign analysts which were making an effort to create a recessionary environment for the Greek economy this year. " The Greek economy has still to resolve a lot of its structural problems, but I believe that a timely completion of the first review, a speedy implementation of a privatization programme and a new development law will help the economy to respond positively returning to positive growth rates in the second half. We will have a positive growth rate for the year. ," Sallas said.

    [04] Film director Nikos Panayiotopoulos dies

    Greek film director Nikos Panayiotopoulos died on Monday at the age of 74.

    Panayiotopoulos was born on the island of Lesvos in 1941 and studied cinema in Athens and Paris where he lived from 1960 to 1973.

    He was awarded in international film festivals. Some of his well-known films are "A Night to Remember," "Delivery" and "Athens-Istanbul."

    His latest film, "Rembrandt's Daughter" was released a few weeks prior to his death.

    [05] At least 1,500 refugees arrive at Piraeus port

    "Blue Star 1" ferry carried around 1,500 refugees from Mytilene to Piraeus port on Tuesday.

    [06] National Bank announces programme to support start-ups

    National Bank on Tuesday announced an initiative aimed to support start-ups with activities in e-commerce through its NBG BusinessSeeds programme.

    The bank will award start-ups offering innovatiave products and services, present integrated business models, financial sustainability and high growth prospects. All eligible companies will be offered National Bank's i-bank e-commerce service free of charge for one year and with an exceptionally low fee afterwards.


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