Macedonian Press Agency: News in English, 02-12-24

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From: The Macedonian Press Agency at http://www.mpa.gr and http://www.hri.org/MPA.

CONTENTS

[01] BANK OF GREECE-NATIONAL BANK OF YUGOSLAVIA MEMORANDUM

[02] MESSAGES TO GREEKS ABROAD

[03] XEROS IN STATE HOSPITAL

[04] DRYS-BASIAKOS CONFRONTATION

[01] BANK OF GREECE-NATIONAL BANK OF YUGOSLAVIA MEMORANDUM

A memorandum of cooperation will be signed between the Bank of Greece and the National Bank of Yugoslavia on Friday in Belgrade, by the directors of the two institutions, Nikolaos Garganas and Mladan Dinkis.

The memorandum of cooperation between the central banks of Greece and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, concern reciprocal exchange of information. It also foresees support to the supervisory authorities of the FR of Yugoslavia for the meeting of credit institutions to be founded in the country, in the form of a branch or representation office.

Thus, a full image as to how Greek banks will function in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and how Yugoslavian banks will function in Greece, has been obtained.

The significant extension of Greek banks' activities to Balkan countries is accompanied by the signing of appropriate agreements, as has already happened with Bulgaria and Albania, while such agreements are expected to be signed with Romania, Turkey, etc

[02] MESSAGES TO GREEKS ABROAD

Retaining the ties and consolidating the powers of Hellenism for the successful confrontation of the modern challenges our country is facing, were the main points of the message sent by the President of the Greek Republic Kostis Stefanopoulos to Greeks all over the world.

In view of the Christmas holidays, Mr. Stefanopoulos sent his warmest wishes and the deep feelings of love shared by the entire Greek people to all Greeks living abroad.

He stressed that they are sources of pride for the homeland with their retaining of national conscience, religious faith and traditions.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Giannis Magriotis characterized the holidays, days for meditation and rethinking individual and collective efforts, as well as setting new goals in view of the new year.

Greece has experienced three historic moments at the beginning of the 21st century in the past year: The circulation of the Euro as a result of our accession to the EMU, the eradication of terrorism that marred Greece's political life, and the recent accession of Cyprus to the EU the greatest national success of the last few years were national successes that went passed our borders and gave birth to sentiments of pride to Greeks all over the world. Our homeland proved to the entire world that it is a financially powerful, lawful and nationally dependable country. Greece of the 21st century is a Greece of justifiably great expectations and of accomplished national goals, stressed Mr. Magriotis, in his message to all Greeks living abroad.

A message of love and unity in the struggle for the defense and progress of Hellenism and Orthodoxy in a peaceful world, was sent to all Greeks living abroad by the President of the Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE), Andrew Athens.

[03] XEROS IN STATE HOSPITAL

Alleged member of the November 17 terrorist group Savvas Xeros was taken to the Athens General State Hospital to undergo programmed medical examinations.

[04] DRYS-BASIAKOS CONFRONTATION

Unfortunately, New Democracy and its officials continue to expose themselves and ignore the real facts about our agricultural economy. They ignore European regulations, the even ignore the facts that our farmers know, stated Minister of Agriculture Giorgos Drys in response to ND MP in charge of agriculture Evaggelos Basiakos.

With its ignorance, ND is trying to fish in unclear water. But Greek farmers want the truth, and that truth was presented by this government with indisputable evidence during the discussion of the state budget, he underlined

With its position, ND will remain in the authority simulator for a long time, stressed Mr. Drys.

These statements came in response Mr. Basiakos, who accused Mr. Drys of making unreal statements concerning the income of cotton producers, the increase of farmers' income, the payment of subsidies, ELGA, tobacco cultivation, olive oil production, community programs, and the stock market moves of the ATE.

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