Greek President tours the small Dodecanese islands
17 June 2006
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The President of the Hellenic Republic, Karolos Papoulias, was warmly welcomed by the residents of Nisyros, in the context of his tour of the Dodecanese. The President is accompanied by the Minister for the Aegean and Island Policy.
On Saturday morning, the toured Mandraki, the island's capital, and talked with the locals. Accompanied by MPs and the Prefect of the Dodecanese, he also visited the settlement Nikia, which is situated on the slopes of the island's volcano. Moreover, Mr Papoulias received the freedom on Nisyros and was awarded the town's medal during an emotional ceremony on Friday night.
On Saturday afternoon he will depart for Tilos, where he will participate in a scheduled event and will receive the town's freedom. The President will stay on the island until Monday afternoon, when he will depart for Symi, the third stop of his tour of the Dodecanese. On Monday night, he will receive the freedom and key of the town.
On Friday, he visited the islands of Kos and Nisyros and spoke about the problems and financial difficulties of islanders. "The need to develop border areas is a key goal," stressed President of the Hellenic Republic.
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President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias on Saturday visited Nisyros, as he continued a tour of the smaller islands of the Dodecanese grouping which he commenced on Friday.
Early in the day, he strolled through the centre of the port town of Mandraki, the island's capital, where he spoke with local residents.
Later, accompanied by the Dodecanese prefect and local MPs, he visited the village of Nikeia, which is situated at the peak of the island's volcano.
Papoulias was made an honourary resident of Nisyros, at a special ceremony on Friday night, during which he was also presented with the Medal of the City, by decision of the municipal council.
The President was due to leave Nisyros for the island of Tilos in the evening, where he was also scheduled to be made an honourary resident during a special ceremony.
Papoulias will remain on Tilos until Monday afternoon, at which time he will leave for Symi, the third island on his visit. On Monday night, Papoulias will be made an honourary resident of Symi, too, and be presented with the Key of the City.