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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-11-11
CONTENTS
[01] Government aims to close second review on Dec 5, gov't spokesman
Tzanakopoulos says
[02] Elefsina declared European Capital of Culture in 2021
[01] Government aims to close second review on Dec 5, gov't spokesman
Tzanakopoulos says
The aim of the government is to close the second programme review on
December 5, implement medium term measures on debt and then discuss
medium term and long-term measures on debt, government spokesman Dimitris
Tzanakopoulos said on Friday in a press briefing.
He also added that a contact between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and
newly elected US President Donald Trump is possible over the next period.
"The Greek economy's positive course is a fact and certified by European
Commission's autumn forecast. We are aware of the difficulties our
co-citizens are facing and the work before us to exit the crisis,"
Tzanakopoulos said.
The government spokesman also stressed the importance of the visit of US
President Barack Obama while he accused main opposition New Democracy of
seeing a fourth memorandum. "The necessary reforms have been agreed and
been implemented since last July," he underlined and added: "It is only
New Democracy that seeks the failure of the current programme. Its aim
is to impose a strict austerity agenda in exchange of the debt settlement.
[02] Elefsina declared European Capital of Culture in 2021
BRUSSELS (ANA/ Ch.Vassilaki) - The European Commission congratulates
Elefsina, Greece, which has been selected to become a European Capital
of Culture in 2021.
Tibor Navracsics, EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport,
said: "In 2021, Greece will host its fourth European Capital of Culture
after Athens in 1985, Thessaloniki in 1997 and Patras in 2006. Many cities
competed for the title, with 14 initial contenders narrowed down to three
finalists. This shows once again how popular this EU initiative is with
cities and citizens. I congratulate Elefsina on its successful bid. I
look forward to seeing Elefsina give visitors from Europe and all over
the world the opportunity to discover the city and its cultural assets
but also to appreciate the diversity of cultures in the European Union
as well as our shared values – this is today more vital than ever. As
many previous European Capitals of Culture have shown, the title can
bring significant long-term cultural, as well as economic and social
benefits – benefits that Elefsina now stands to reap as well."
With today's decision, the line-up of European Capitals of Culture for
2021 is now complete with Elefsina joining Timişoara in Romania and
Novi Sad in Serbia, a candidate country for EU membership. European
Capitals of Culture is one of the most recognised EU projects. European
Capitals of Culture provide Europeans with an opportunity to learn more
about each other's cultures, to enter into intercultural dialogue and
to enjoy their shared history and values.
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