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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-02-25
CONTENTS
[01] Greek authorities impose fines for illegal short selling
[02] Environment ministry hits back at lawsuit threat from Eldorado Gold
[01] Greek authorities impose fines for illegal short selling
"The farmers' struggle that lasted 40 days leaves behind a legacy. This
struggle will continue with the workers" stated Nikaia blockade
representative Vangelis Boutas after the farmers' representatives meeting
with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday at the Maximos mansion.
"We can say that for the first time the government discussed the tax-free
issue. We will wait to see the draft law. We stay alert. We asked the
pension reform to be withdrawn" he said
Asked if the mobilisations will continue, Boutas said that it will be
decided at the blockades because the decisions are taken collectively
and that the farmers will wait to see the draft law.
[02] Environment ministry hits back at lawsuit threat from Eldorado Gold
The Greek minister has the right, in performing his duties, to express
political comments but also the obligation to protect public interests,
Environment and Energy ministry said on Thursday.
In an announcement, issued in response to comments made by the chairman
and chief executive of Eldorado Gold Corporation Paul Wright over his
intention to seek a lawsuit for defamation against Greek Environment and
Energy Minister Panos Skourletis following the Greek minister's recent
interview with Bloomberg, the ministry said that as Mr Wright was free
to perform the rights offered to him by the Greek law, so the Greek
minister has the right to express political comments and the obligation
to protect public interests.
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