Nonetheless, allow me to point out that the Greek citizens to whom
he referred to who speak both Greek and a slav dialect, do not
meet the group of criteria for minorities, as accepted by the UN.
The same applies for Vlachs, who have been mentioned by Mr.
Voskopoulos, and for Greek Romas who consider themselves not as
a minority but as a vulnerable group.
Regarding some allegations concerning the extension of compulsory
education in Greece from 9 to 10 years and the subsequent
exclusion of the Muslim minority, it has to be pointed out that
children at kindergartens do not have Greek textbooks, actually they
do not have any textbooks, and do not follow any specific
curriculum. Activities and games are the only means used in
Kindergartens which serve as a smooth introduction to primary
education and help to avoid segregation of the Muslim minority from
the rest of the Greek society. Moreover, we also encourage
kindergarten teachers coming from the Muslim minority to work at
kindergartens in areas where there are many Muslims.