Greece signs deal with charitable foundation for healthcare
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Greece's government has signed an agreement with a charitable foundation to build and equip hospitals in the cash-strapped country.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras signed the agreement with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Wednesday for a grant valued up to 250 million euros ($307 million.)
The funds are marked for constructing and equipping a children's hospital in the second-largest city of Thessaloniki and new buildings for existing hospitals in Athens and the northern town of Komotini. Funds will also go toward equipping the air ambulance service among others.
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The foundation, a legacy of one of Greece's top shipping magnates, has provided millions for various programs in Greece. It is most widely known for building a cultural center housing the Greek National Opera and the national library.