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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-02-22
CONTENTS
[01] Government to submit a comprehensive plan for protecting agricultural
income, gov't spokeswoman says
[02] University of Peloponnese signs memorandum of cooperation with
China's National University of Defense Technology
[03] Deaths from flu rise to 124 in Greece
[04] Coast Guard rescued large number of refugees throughout the weekend
[01] Government to submit a comprehensive plan for protecting agricultural
income, gov't spokeswoman says
The government will submit a comprehensive plan for the protection of
agricultural income and the strengthening of rural areas, government
spokeswoman Olga Gerovassili on Monday said to ANA-MPA, noting that the
majority of the farmers' movement and roadblocks will be represented
in Monday's meeting.
Gerovassili expressed confidence that a fruitful and honest dialogue
will be held and stressed that the government's policy focuses on the
productive reconstruction of the country.
[02] University of Peloponnese signs memorandum of cooperation with
China's National University of Defense Technology
The National University of Defense Technology of China signed a
memorandum of cooperation with the University of Peloponnese.
The two institutions will develop research projects in areas of common
interest as well as other research activities, such as conferences,
symposia, seminars and lectures and proceed to the exchange scientific
materials and publications.
The two institutions will have close cooperation in the fields of
literature, linguistics, cultural studies, philosophy, economics, history,
political science, international studies, information technology and
telecommunications and space technology.
[03] Deaths from flu rise to 124 in Greece
Another ten people died in Greece during weekend from complications
caused by the influenza A (H1N1) virus raising the number of fatalities
to 124, while 106 remain hospitalized in intensive care units, the
country's center for disease control and prevention (KEELPNO) said.
According to KEELPNO, a total of 360 persons have been hospitalized in
intensive care units since the outbreak of the unfluenza.
[04] Coast Guard rescued large number of refugees throughout the weekend
2,518 refugees and migrants were rescued by the Greek Coast Guard in
45 incidents in the sea regions of Alexandroupolis, Lesvos, Chios,
Samos, Agathonissi and Farmakonissi from early Friday 19 February 2016
to early Monday 22 February 2016.
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