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December 5th, 2008

Russians kidnap a cardiologist from his home

05 December 2008 / 20:12:43  
The kidnappers broke into the doctor's house around midnight, tied his wife and children, stole money, jewelry and other valuables and ran away with the two cars of the family.


Ekaterina Dimitrova: "In January we are expecting the decision of the Greek government regarding the lifting of the labor market barrier in 2009"

05 December 2008 / 19:12:18  
The global financial crisis led to a drop of 19.2% in the construction sector, a drop is expected in the tourism sector as well, and these are all sectors where Bulgarians work, claims Ekaterina Dimitrova, head of the Office for labor and social issues in the Bulgarian embassy in Greece. With her talked Marina Nikolova.


Osteoporosis - a more frequent visitor of women who have never given birth

05 December 2008 / 18:12:21  
A research done by the Athens Gynecological Hospital “Lito,” shows that women who have given birth four or five times are more protected from the disease than the ones who do not have children.


December 4th

Can I get a crocodile, please?

04 December 2008 / 17:12:45  
Men are more likely to try something new but the ones who are really impressed are the children, because for them the dishes are as if they are taken out of a fairy tale, says Kostas Sarayanoglou, owner of "Finikes" restaurant.


Ancient Athens' inns travel guide for tourists

04 December 2008 / 16:12:07  

Two books are already on the market, which expect you with their humor and which will answer questions about life in ancient Greece and the everyday life of the Hellenes. The first one is titled “Ancient Athens on 5 drachmas a day or where to eat, drink, and meet a philosopher” by Philip Matyzak, and the second one is by Charlotte Higgins and is named "It's all Greek to me."



Greek racket

04 December 2008 / 11:12:28  
Officially in Greece there are 10 companies-tax-collectors working without a law for their activities. Their profits for last year exceeded 51 million Euros.


December 3rd

What does Athens expect from Hillary Clinton

03 December 2008 / 18:12:33  
Although the nomination of the former first lady for a first US diplomat was accepted euphorically in Athens, the foreign ministry does not expect a "revolution".