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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-01-31
CONTENTS
[01] State Minister Flambouraris rules out the withdrawal of pension
reforms bill
[02] Farmers to block traffic at Tempi Valley from 16:00-21:00 on Sunday
[01] State Minister Flambouraris rules out the withdrawal of pension
reforms bill
"The government is not discussing the withdrawal of the bill on pension
reforms," State Minister Alekos Flambouraris said in an interview with
RealNews newspaper on Sunday.
Flambouraris underlined that the social security reforms are "absolutely
necessary and urgent."
"Unless reforms are made, funds will not be in a position to grant
pensions in the next few years," he said and added: "The government
is discussing any proposal that can really improve the social security
system."
Regarding the reactions of the society, the State Minister cleared out
that the government does not need polarization and expressed the view
that the society is not against the government, because it recognizes that
the government policy seeks "to defend the interests of the overwhelming
majority of the Greek people, especially of low incomers."
[02] Farmers to block traffic at Tempi Valley from 16:00-21:00 on Sunday
Greek farmers protesting against the government's proposed tax and
pension reforms announced they will block the national road at the
Valley of Tempi for five hours on Sunday.
According to their announcement, the blockade will take place from 16.00
(local time) to 21.00.
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