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Apostolos Gletsos Offers Free Olives and Oil from Stylida to Citizens of Drapetsona

Apostolos Gletsos, the famous actor, political activist and Mayor of Stylida, arrived with olives and oil from Fthiotida in Drapetsona on Monday morning (April 2) to distribute the excellent quality products to the public. The Mayor and farmers from Stylida...

Clashes Erupt Between Demonstrators and Police on Anniversary of Fyssas' Murder

A protest march marking the fourth anniversary since the murder of rapper Pavlos Fyssas descended into chaos on Monday as protestors and police clashed in the Piraeus suburb of Keratsini. Riot police used tear gas to disperse a group of...

Bernie Ecclestone: A Grand Prix in Austerity-hit Greece Could Be on the Horizon

A grand prix in austerity-hit Greece could be on the horizon, according to Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone, CNN reported. Ecclestone's company Formula One Licensing has already trademarked the 'Formula 1 Mediterranean Grand Prix' on May 30. "The Greeks are keen," Ecclestone said....

Samaras Backs Formula 1 Circuit in Keratsini, Greece

Greece’s Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, has written to Loukas Tzanis, mayor of Keratsini-Drapetsona, supporting the building of a Formula 1 racetrack, saying the project would kick-start economic activity in the region. The project will be funded by private investors, Samaras noted. "We...

Construction of First F1 Race Track in Greece Gets Green Light

The Federation Internationale de l’ Automobile (FIA) gave the first light for building the first Formula One race track in Greece. The race track is planned to be built in Piraeus, Athens, and most particularly in the municipality of...