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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-09-15Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Krugman: We need to rein markets and neoliberalism"Neoliberalism can mean many things, but if it means letting markets reign without restrains is always the answer then I'm also against neoliberalism," Paul Krugman, Nobel Laureate, economist, said in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.The economist and New York Times columnist is in Athens to participate in the 4th Áthens Democracy Forum organised under the auspices of Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos. Krugman found Pavlopoulos' speech interesting. "A very interesting speech, there were a few themes in there that are dear to my own heart. It's good to see someone talking about the necessity of reining in ... we're from market economies but there need to be some ground rules. I was happy to hear it." Asked on the austerity imposed, he said: "As I took it, it was more about the obsession with structural reform which can be a good thing but it is often taken to mean simply remove all restrictions, which is not what you want." Regarding the US elections, Krugman commented: "Well, the New York Times model says 80 percent Hilary Clinton. I hope that's true. Well, no, I'm not allowed to do endorsements, sorry, but God knows. It's frightening that we have a risk of a very, very bad accident right now and I won't be relaxed until the day after." [02] The response to EU crisis is political, Alternate FM Xydakis says"The message sent to Bratislava wil be that of unity and not division," Alternate Foreign Minister Nikos Xydakis on Thursday said in a statement to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, a day before the informal EU summit.Xydakis, who will accompany Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in the EU summit, stressed the need for Europe to restore its social character, to march towards convergence and the consolidation of democracy, and be united on the basis of solidarity and development. "We are listening to the societies. Europe must regain its social face and walk towards convergence and the consolidation of democracy," the Alternate Foreign Minister noted. [03] Clash among migrants in Moria hotspotA clash between refugees and migrants from Africa and Afghanistan was reported early Thursday in the hotspot of Moria on Lesvos island.While the clash was underway a large group of migrants and refugees escaped from the hotspot and joined the other migrants who are living in Mytilene and sleep in the parks and in other public areas Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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