In reply to the Athens Stock Exchange letter no. 3009/24-1-2008 and on the occasion of a publication in the press (euroday.gr) under the title: NEW DEAL: Minoan Lines goes to Grimaldi Sea Star buys ANEK dated 24-1-2008 and in the context of the timely and valid information of the investing community, we inform you that nothing relevant to those cited in the aforementioned publication has been communicated to ANEK LINES .