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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 01-12-13
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
CONTENTS
[01] NEWS IN ENGLISH
[02] Bill on the combat of sexual exploitation
[03] No deportation for immigrantsImmigrants who have applied for a
[04] Privatization of the Agricultural Bank
[05] Athens bourse
[01] NEWS IN ENGLISH
ERA-5. THE VOICE OF GREECE
13/12/2001 2:00:00 μμ
[02] Bill on the combat of sexual exploitation
Criminal activities including the trade in human beings, the sexual
exploitation of children and women and pornography with the depiction
of children will soon be considered as part of the categories labeled
organized crime, according to a draft bill of the public order
ministry. These crimes will also be included in the list of crimes of
the trafficking and money laundering legislation now in force. Public
Order Minister Michalis Chrysohoidis said that this bill is a necessary
step in Greece s course to harmonization with the international
practice, as the country is not just a path of immigrants to other
countries but one of permanent residence for them.
[03] No deportation for immigrantsImmigrants who have applied for a
residence permit in Greece and have submitted all the necessary
documents will not be deported until a residence permit is issued to
them. For this reason, the Ministry of Interior has supplied
prefectures across the country with additional personnel for speedier
results.
[04] Privatization of the Agricultural Bank
65% of the management of the Agricultural Bank goes to the private
sector. As Finance Minister Nikos Christodoulakis announced, the state
will be restricted to 35%, from 85% of the administration up to date.
In addition, the government s plan provides the floating of the shares
of the affiliate companies Dodoni, SEKAP, and ATE Leasing to the stock
exchange. Furthermore, shares of the affiliate companies KAE, Greek
Sugar industry, Agno and Rodopi will also be available to strategic
investors.
[05] Athens bourse
Significant losses were recorded in the Athens Stock Exchange on
Wednesday. The general index dropped by 1.52%, at 2,605.30 points,
while the volume of transactions was 381 million Euro or 130 billion
drachmas. Of the stocks trading yesterday, 23 recorded gains and 323
had losses, while the value of 9 stocks remained unchanged.
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