Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-18

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

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[01] Tsipras: Greece supports democracy and Turkey's elected government

[02] International Committee of Experts on labour issues to convene on Monday

[01] Tsipras: Greece supports democracy and Turkey's elected government

According to government sources, Tsipras underlined Greece's support to democracy, constitutional legitimacy and elected government in Turkey. Moreover, the prime minister wished the quick restoration of normality.

The same sources said that the issue of the Turkish asylum seekers will be examined as soon as possible and with full respect to the international law and treaties on human rights.

The two officials also stressed the importance of safeguarding peace and stability in the region.

Yildirim thanked Tsipras on Greece's support in the difficult times Turkey is experiencing as well as for the immediate return of the helicopter.

[02] International Committee of Experts on labour issues to convene on Monday

The committee will come up with a report which describes the way in which the institutional framework of labour relations in Greece will align with best practices in the European Union.

Among the issues to be discussed is the restoration of the collective negotiations set by the Greek government as well as the union law and mass layoffs raised by lenders.

Labour Minister George Katrougalos has reassured that the issue of abolishing the two extra salaries has not been raised while it has set red lines as regards mass layoffs.

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