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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-03-03Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Greece issues travel advisory on FYROMGreece on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for citizens traveling to FYROM.The advisory came after an incident Sunday night FYROM in which a group of some 20-30 people attacked three Greek tourist coaches in downtown Ohrid as they were waiting for Greek holidaymakers to return from a tour, which was condemned by the Athens government. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mr. G. Koumoutsakos has issued the following announcement: The Foreign Ministry informs Greek citizens who wish to travel to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - whether for a stay or in transit, for professional or personal reasons - that they may experience problems. Reasons for this include the following: A. The negative climate that has been created with regard to our country during the past year has provoked the abuse of persons - usually drivers - and attacks on and damage to cars with Greek license plates. B. Local legislation and procedural regulations, including those regarding: · customs, · taxation, · transit hauling, · leaving the country with over �2,000 in foreign currency, unless the currency was declared on entry into the country, and · traffic regulations, are very strictly enforced by the authorities in FYROM with regard to Greek citizens, in blatant abuse of authority and with disproportionate consequences. It should also be borne in mind that FYROM legislation changes constantly and without any previous notification of the public or interested professional groups. The competent Greek authorities have observed cases of the above, particularly in recent months. Greek citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves in a timely manner regarding the regulations in effect in FYROM, to comply with them carefully and, mainly, to exercise caution and prudence regarding their safety and that of their property during their stay in, or journey through, FYROM. The Greek diplomatic and consular missions in the country are at the disposal of Greek citizens to provide clarifications or assistance in the case of an unpleasant incident. [02] Callas exhibition in BostonWashington (ANA-MPA / A. Ellis) -- A photography exhibition titled "Tribute to Maria Callas" opened at the Maliotis Cultural Center in Boston with a special event featuring a concert by soprano Stella Markou. The exhibition will run until March 29 before opening in H<font size="3" face="Times New Roman">ouston, Texas. Organized by the Hellenic Parliament Foundation under the title "Maria Callas: 30 Years Later" the exhibition was first presented in Athens in 2007 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the death of Maria Callas, one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. In 2008, under its current title, the exhibition was presented at various locations in Greece, in Trieste, Italy and in Washington, DC. Focusing on Callas's stage appearances in Greece and across the world, the exhibition presents a selection of photographs from the archives of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Greek National Theatre, Associated Press, Hellenic Literary and Historical Archives, Benaki Museum in Athens, EMI Classics, ERT Historical Archives and the Arena Theatre in Verona, as well as private collections.Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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