Subject: Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-02-06 From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" CONTENTS [01] We are optimistic that the review will be concluded on Feb.20, says Digital Policy Min Pappas [02] Harlequins and Venetian heroes parade at Nafplion --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [01] We are optimistic that the review will be concluded on Feb.20, says Digital Policy Min Pappas "We are optimistic that the review will be concluded on February 20 and we will be able to bring stability to the country" stated Digital Policy Minister Nikos Pappas to realfm radio on Monday and clarified that "all sides have understood that the continuation of the negotiations until summer is not good for anyone". Asked if the government believes that the agreement can conclude with IMF's participation as technical consultant, Pappas said " Exactly, I believe that this has been understood even to circles outside the government's majority", said Pappas. [02] Harlequins and Venetian heroes parade at Nafplion Harlequins and Venetian heroes from the Helix Action Theatre in Nafplion parade on Sunday, February 5 marking the opening of the carnival season. The municipality of Nafplion every year enhances and enriches in the best possible way the Carnival events aiming at enjoying its citizens and visitors.