Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-11-22

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

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[01] Talks with institutions will continue until political agreement is achieved, says gov't spox

[02] Funeral for former president Constantine Stephanopoulos held in Paleo Psychiko

[01] Talks with institutions will continue until political agreement is achieved, says gov't spox

"Negotiations concluded at the Hilton today and will continue until a political agreement has been achieved on issues where there are still some or significant distance between the two sides on issues such as labour rights, energy and public spending," Tzanakopoulos said.

He added it is possible to achieve an agreement in the timetable proposed, until the Eurogroup on December 5, but this demands "strong political will from all sides", but noted that the Greek government's will to reach a deal does not imply the adoption of new austerity measures, or backing down on issues such as labour laws.

Commenting on developments in the Cyprus talks, he expressed his disappointment about the breakdown of the process in Geneva last night. "We declare our firm commitment to the talks, for a just and lasting solution based on international treaties and Cyprus' status as an EU member-state," he said.

[02] Funeral for former president Constantine Stephanopoulos held in Paleo Psychiko

The service was attended by Greece's state and political leaders, the leadership of the armed forces and many ordinary members of the public.

Among those attending were his current successor President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, Parliament President Nikos Voutsis and main opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as other political party leaders, former Greek prime ministers, former ministers, MPs, business people and former friends and associates.

A eulogy was read out by President Pavlopoulos, who underlined that Constantine Stephanopoulos had been a "model of selfless, dignified and faithful dedication to public service," whose political career was a "true national legacy" and whose actions were prompted not by motives of personal gain but a desire to leave a lasting body of work benefiting the state, as well as deep patriotism "in its most genuine expression".

Eulogies were also read by veteran leftist politician Manolis Glezos, who praised the late president's political rectitude, high developed sense of duty and keen rhetorical skills, Filothei-Psychiko Mayor Pantelis Xyridakis and Prof. Diamantopoulos, a family friend.

During the service, there was a 21-gun salute fired from the cannons on Lycabettus Hill, while a book of condolences was opened at the presidential mansion, which the public can visit on Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00.

The late president will be buried in his home town in Patras.

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