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Archive - Nov 2008

November 22nd

Winter is coming!

22 November 2008 / 17:11:40  
The Greek national Meteorological station warns for a sudden change of the weather for the worse during the weekend like strong winds, drop in temperatures, and even snow.


New information opportunities for the ones 50 years old or older

22 November 2008 / 12:11:17  
New internet initiative attracted 50 and older citizens. The website www.50plus.gr of the "50+ Hellas" organization provides information regarding work load, social politics, health, tourism, entertainment and other hot topics.


New phone line for customer service in Bulgarian

22 November 2008 / 10:11:42  
1500 is the new service phone line of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the governmental administration, which will provide an option for information in several foreign languages.


November 21st

Only a university degree is enough to become an officer in the Greek army

21 November 2008 / 15:11:57  
Military personnel will retire after serving 35 years, this predicts a new law for the rank promotion in the Greek army, introduced by minister Vangelis Meimarakis.


Church and parents argue about religion classes

21 November 2008 / 09:11:11  
Parents will be able to take their children out of religion classes with a declaration. The church protests, and the Ministry of Education says the changes in the law don't mean that classes are not mandatory.


November 20th

Greek GDP is almost 10 times bigger than the Bulgarian one

20 November 2008 / 17:11:13  
Tourism has biggest share of GDP in Greece - in Bulgaria - foreign investments


Pecha Kucha is finally understandable

20 November 2008 / 16:11:49  
"10 speakers x 20 images x 20 seconds" is the title of the event Pecha Kucha, which is organized in Athens for the first time. It will take place in one of the new modern buildings with loft-apartments in Theseio neighborhood, which is becoming the Athens art centre.