This year from the beginning of the summer period, 100 people have lost their lives at sea and there is no day that the Port Police has not recorded at least three deaths. The first 15 days of July, 51 deaths from various regions of Greece were recorded. Among the 51 victims only 8 were younger than 60 [...]
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Athens Metro Stations Go Wireless!
The government and the Athens Urban Transport Organization(OASA) announced on Monday July 11th, that free Wireless Internet access will be available at all metro stations. This program will be set up within the next three months. Citizens will have the opportunity to use the Internet in all metro stations, at bus stops, at squares and the Hellenic [...]
Should Church Pay More Taxes due to Financial Crisis?
This is the third year Greece is dealing with a financial crisis and some propose that since salaries have been cut and people are becoming unemployed, maybe the state should raise the taxes for the Greek Orthodox Church. The Church has a great fortune but enjoys a privileged status when it comes to taxes. However, the Church denies [...]
Low Tourist Traffic Aboard Ferries
The coastal fleet is ready to transfer about one million passengers to the Aegean islands, Crete and the Dodecanese, and more than 200,000 travelers are expected to land at the nearby Saronic Gulf destinations. Despite this, the passenger traffic in the first half of 2011, showed monthly variations, ranging from 7% to 15% compared to [...]
French Meat with E-Coli Bacteria Imported to Macedonia, Greece
No infected patient by E. Coli has been found until now. The Periphery of Central Macedonia announced that 174 kg. of French meat were imported within June. The meat was contaminated by the bacteria E. Coli. However, no patients have been found to be infected. On July 12th, French authorities announced that a part [...]
Minister Welcomes Costa Favolosa Cruise Ship, Pireaus
Next Stop: Pireaus! A significant step forward for sea tourism has been made through the docking of Costa Favolosa in Pireaus. The enormus cruise ship gives the opportunity for 3,500 passengers to admire Athens and the port of Pireaus. Their short visit can enhance the tourism period and the economy in general. The Deputy [...]
Volunteer Bikers Cross Salonica to Evros for European Youth Capital 2014 Title
Thessaloniki aspires to conquer the title of the European Youth Capital 2014. As a result, many activities have been organized in the framework of this program. On July 26-27, volunteers bikers are planning to cross the area from Salonica to Evros. The ‘European Youth Capital’ (EYC) is an initiative of the European Youth Forum, the [...]
Profile of 2 Best Blue Flag Beaches in Skiathos
Skiathos is very famous for its beautiful and clean beaches in the whole world. Each beach has its own style and beauty and thus all tourists can find the one which satisfies their taste. Two of the beaches which were awarded with a blue flag this year are the following: Ahladies This beach is [...]
Ikarians’ Secrets to Longevity
The rate of people living more than 90 years is ten times higher in Ikaria, in[...]
Sanitary Landfill Workers Strike in Rethymno
Sanitary landfill workers have not been paid for the last five months. As a result they refused to work today, July 13th and say the Board of Sanitary is not in the position to fulfill its obligations. Ten days ago, the company sent a warning to the Municipality of Rethymno reporting that if the Municipality was not going [...]
Rise of the Number of Prostitutes, Drug Users and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Athens
There has been a dramatic rise of the number of very young foreign prostitutes in the centre of Athens and in 10 other locations in the region of Attiki. Hundreds of drug users and prostitutes go to the area of Omonia after sunset, a fact that really concerns the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity. The minister spoke in front [...]
Accidents at Work Reduced by 8.2% in 2011
According to the Greek Technical and Sanitary Labour Inspectorate statistics, accidents at work were reduced by 8.2% the first five months of 2011, in comparison to 2010. The inspectors went on to a further analysis, finding the causes of 2.084 incidents and arriving at the conclusion that 26 were fatal. Furthermore, there has been 10.061 controls [...]
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05 / 23 A Crisis of Democracy: Greece
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05 / 23 Fearing Eurozone Exit, More Greeks Stop Paying Taxes
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05 / 23 Market Watch: ‘If Greece Exits Eurozone, Replace It With Turkey’
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05 / 23 Pilot Program Allows Immediate Visa for Turkish Tourists on Arrival to Greek Islands
Calendar – Exhibits, Concerts, Fun
- Thessaloniki: 50 Year Anniversary Commemorated of Seferis Literature Nobel Prize May 23, 2012
- ‘Doctors of the World’ International Conference to be Held in Greece May 22, 2012
- Crete is a Mediterranean ‘Treasure’ of Aromatic Plants and Herbs May 22, 2012
- Crete to Export Products to Australia May 21, 2012
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