The union of civil servants forecasts a hard 2011 for its members. The unions said they will not put up with the coming "broom" and will go on a general strike against the government policy on Thursday, October 7 this year.

The socialist government of George Papandreou plans to increase not only the common taxes but the tax on soft drinks and embarks tax on profitable businesses for the third year, which will probably reach even 10% of the profits.

Tall mugs or whole kegs of light, monastery, black, fruit and all kinds of beers and beer cocktails welcome Athenians to the beer fest Oktoberfest 2010. This year the festival is held from September 22 to October 10 and following the 11-year tradition offers a lot of beer emotions.