Subject: Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-01-05 From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" CONTENTS [01] Tsipras: Greeks feel affection for the different [02] ND leader Mitsotakis sends the message that the party has changed [03] Very low temperatures and snowfall over the next days --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [01] Tsipras: Greeks feel affection for the different "We have reached the point, and this is important, that the Greek society is proud of and feels joy and affection and not hatred for the different. And this is a great achievement," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday said in Thessaloniki. The prime minister met with refugee children, discussed with them and exchanged wishes for the new year. [02] ND leader Mitsotakis sends the message that the party has changed Main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis in an interview with Kefaleo newspaper sent a message for radical changes in the party, the state and the policy followed so that the country exits the crisis. More specifically, he presented his actions for the democratization of the party, the changes for lower taxes and referred to the government's failure that has led the whole country to depression. He also called on those citizens that face New Democracy with cautiousness to listen to their positions and discuss with them without prejudice. "I am sure that they will see that we are a party that has changed, that has learnt from its mistakes and looks at the future based on a plan, responsibility and self-confidence," he stressed. [03] Very low temperatures and snowfall over the next days Weather conditions will deteriorate as of Thursday evening with heavy snowfall expected even in lowland areas. Northerly winds will reach 8 to 9 in the Beaufort scale in the Aegean and the temperatures will post significant drop. Snow will fall on the mountainous and semi mountainous areas and gradually on lower areas of the country while rain is expected throughout the country. Low temperatures will be recorded all around the country and severe frost in the central and northern parts of Greece.