Friday, February 18, 2011

PM on visit to Samothraki

 Prime minister George Papandreou winds up a two-day tour of Thrace prefecture on Friday with visits to villages on the northeastern Aegean island of Samothraki accompanied by a team of ministers.

    The first village on the itinerary was the traditional village of Lakoma, known for its stone-built houses, followed by the Women's Agro-Tourism Cooperative in the village of Kamariotissa.

    Papandreou spoke with young farmers and stockbreeders, who briefed the premier on the problems they face, while the island mayor, George Hanos, noted the island's rich history dating back to 6,000 B.C. and the need for protecting and showcasing this cultural heritage.

    Addressing production and local agencies shortly after his arrival on the island on Thursday, Papandreou assured that Greece will "break the bonds of misery and enter the track of growth and progress.



source: ANA-MPA