Subject: Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-05-03 From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" CONTENTS [01] Conclusion of review linked with a heavy burden [02] Illustrators, designers and cartoonists in Thessaloniki for "Comic Con 3" festival --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [01] Conclusion of review linked with a heavy burden The only thing this government offers as prospect is measures, measures and additional measure, stated New Democracy (ND) vice president Costis Hatzidakis to Athens Macedonian News Agency radio "Praktoreio 104.9" on Wednesday. "The conclusion of the review is linked with a heavy burden on the workers and the pensioners. Referring to main opposition ND's stance if it becomes government, Hatzidakis said "ND has asked for political change in order the country to move on Ireland or Cyprus' tracks and to avoid such measures" he said adding that "the international contracts on the economy are not written on stone but can become better or worse depending on the governments they will handle them. We are engaged on the targets of the country's agreements not on the ways" he noted. [02] Illustrators, designers and cartoonists in Thessaloniki for "Comic Con 3" festival Wonder Woman, Mickey Mouse and Donald are posing in front of the White Tower in Thessaloniki while a few steps away Corto Maltese is smoking his cigarette. All these cartoon characters and much more have gathered in the city of Thessaloniki for the 3rd Comic Con festival that will be held between 5 and 7 May. Over 100 foreign and Greek artists will participate in The Comic Con 3 festival that will take place in Warehouse 1 and 3 of Thessaloniki port and at the Olympion theatre. Herve Darmenton (Achde), Lucky Luke' cartoonist for the last 15 years, Dave McKean illustrator of Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth along with illustrator Cristian Cordella and Nicolas Keramidas joined by storyboard artist of the popular TV series "Game of Thrones" William Simpson will be in Thessaloniki for The Comic Con 3. Moreover, "Witch" comic designer Giada Perissinotto will hold a special seminar exclusively for children on Saturday 6 May and cosplayer Shappi from Poland will show how she works and the new outfits she created exclusively for the visitors of Comic Con 3.