21.   The Russian and Iraqi transport ministries signed a cooperation agreement Thursday, while an Iraqi delegation was in Russia to consider buying aircraft, medical and communication equipment.

22.   The transport ministry dispatched a team to investigate, said agency spokesman Atsushi Mochizuki.

23.   The transport ministry is overseeing several major works, including a new airport and the chronically delayed expansion of the subway system.

24.   The transport ministry has advised car owners to install hands-free car phone kits.

25.   The transport ministry is to set up a center to police the air waves and ensure any pirate stations are shut down, the daily Kathimerini reported.

26.   The transport ministry was reportedly investigating the incident.

27.   They are also demanding that the transport ministry crack down on thousands of illegal taxis working without medallions.

28.   Three companies from Greece and Cyprus submitted binding bids Monday for a majority stake in the national airline, Olympic Airways, the transport ministry said.

29.   Weck is now director general of post and telecommunications at the transport ministry.

30.   Francois Fillon is the new labour and social affairs minister and Gilles de Robien will take over the transport ministry.