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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-12-18
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
CONTENTS
[01] Measures in Support of Tourism
[02] Farmers' Rallies
[01] Measures in Support of Tourism
Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has announced a series of measures in
support of tourist enterprises amid the global financial crisis.
Amongst others there will be a 50% increase of expenses, aimed at
promoting Greece, a drop of the unified tax of property for 2009-2010,
while loans taken by tourist enterprises from Banks will be suspended
for one year. In parallel, they will be financed within the framework
of the programme aimed at boosting liquidity in the economy.
Moreover, the security fund will fully subsidize interests up to
350,000 euros for new enterprises that will get involved with tourism,
while the contribution of law 128, passed in 1975 will be suspended for
one year.On a social and labour level, the seasonal unemployment
benefit will be transformed to an employment benefit, while social
tourism offers will increase.
The PM committed himself that the government is ready to assume
additional initiatives, provided the tourist sector requires
support.Unfortunately, some behave as political leaders and also as
tourists, pointed out LAOS (Popular Orthodox Rally).
News item: 16870
[02] Farmers' Rallies
Larissa farmers are suspending their rallies and are gradually
withdrawing from Girtoni intersection. However, they stated they will
continue with their rally on 16 January if their demands are not met.
Meanwhile, Serres farmers will continue with their rallies and block
streets. At 12:00, they will block for an indefinite time Srimonas
intersection near Kerdyilia, Egnatia Motorway, the old
Thessaloniki-Drama national road and the road to Promachonas
(Greek-Bulgarian border) on Petritsi intersection. Future mobilizations
will depend on the results of the meeting among Rural Development
Minister Alexandros Kontos, farmer representatives and Serres Prefect
Stefanos Fotiadis, due to be held today.
Sources: ΝΕΤ 105.8Relative Articles : Farmers up in Arms
News item: 16861
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