The Greek government, following an interview of Jewish representatives with Premier Venizelos, has increased the subsidy from the government to the Jewish schools of Salonica from 1,090,000 drachma ($14,170) to 1,200,000 drachmas ($15,600) while the total government subsidies to Jewish schools throughout Greece has been increased from 1,400,000 drachmas ($18,200) to 1,800,000 drachmas ($23,400).
The government has also granted 500,000 drachmas ($6,500) for the construction of a Jewish school in Salonica.
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