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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-06-05Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Athens municipality organises Tour of AthensThousands of Athenians participated in the Tour of Athens on Sunday organised by the municipality of Athens, the Youth and Sport Organisation (ONA) and the Carrefour-Marinopoulos group.Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyianni gave the go signal from the Panathenean Stadium and from Syntagma Square for handicapped people, who had a considerable presence this year. The specific mass sporting celebration constitutes an institution for the country and Athenians had the opportunity of enjoying music events organised at central locations in the city. On the occasion of World Environment Day on Sunday, which coincided with the Tour of Athens, the mayor conceded that this year "there are not the best of conditions. However, we shall send the message that we demand and we deserve a better environment." Participants ended their efforts at the Zappion, where they were welcomed by Alternate Culture Minister Fani Palli-Petralia and ONA President Nikos Apergis. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |