THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY S.A.

Comment on the press publications of August 2, 2006 in the newspapers Makedonia, Aggelioforos, Egnatia, Eleftheros Typos, Rizospastis, Typos tis Thessalonikis, Adesmeftos tou Rizou

Further to the recent publications on "toxic bombs", inserted from time to time by the same "well-known denouncers" with issues that have been repeatedly and groundfully answered in the recent past by all the competent authorities, ThPA SA wishes to point out the following:
- It should be made clear to all that in the areas under its responsibility, the handling of material characterized as hazardous, takes place with special diligence and meticulous observance of the National and Community Legislation in force.
- ThPA SA has put high priority on the preservation of the health and safety of its staff, of its associated users as well as of all the residents of the broader area, while continuously investing in actions ensuring the above objectives