Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-10-20

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

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[01] Tsipras to meet Juncker, Hollande, Schulz on Thursday

[02] Light earthquake jolts Ioannina

[01] Tsipras to meet Juncker, Hollande, Schulz on Thursday

The summit will also highlight the need for consensus on the EU migration policy.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will focus on the conclusion of the second programme review and the Greek debt relief.

On Thursday he will meet with French President Francois Hollande, as well as President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

At 16.00, he will go to the European Council. A "Leaders Exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz" will take place at 17.00. The first meeting of the European Council will start 17.45. A working dinner will follow at 20.00.

On Friday, he will have a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at 09.30 before the Council begins its second working session at 10:00.

[02] Light earthquake jolts Ioannina

According to seismologists, the quake was part of the aftershock sequence and there is no reason for concern.

The quake, which was felt in the wider region of Epirus, Corfu and Lefkada, was at 10 klm depth.

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