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July 24th, 2013

Nearly 40% of hospitals in Greece will be closed

24 July 2013 / 19:07:17  
It is "the end of public health". This is how doctors and medical staff define the government's plan to close 50 of the 132 hospitals in Greece. The employees in the National Health Organization for Health Care Provision have announced on Wednesday a 24-hour strike to show their disagreement with the policy pursued.


Ban on Golden Dawn giving away free products "only to Greeks"

24 July 2013 / 14:07:41  
The head of the police station in the area of Attica has issued an order prohibiting the holding of Golden Dawn’s action.


The dispute on working on Sundays continues

23 July 2013 / 23:07:32  
While the parliament was debating, the centre of Athens was blocked by the procession of about 1,000 people who were protesting against the introduction of working on Sundays for shops.


July 23rd

Shipping tycoon arrested on charges of money laundering

23 July 2013 / 20:07:58  
Shipping tycoon Victor Restis was arrested for embezzlement and money laundering. The funds belonged to First Business Bank (FBB) which is owned by his family.


The creative power of the real economy

23 July 2013 / 18:07:54  
The competition "Make Innovation Work" will award 45,000 euro to innovative projects in five areas, including green energy, alternative agriculture, the shipping industry, logistics and healthcare (well-being). The initiative will take place for the second time and will enable new or established companies to apply for funding and for a package of consulting services to realize their business idea.


Three Marfin Bank representatives have been sentenced for the death of the employees caused by the arson of its branch

23 July 2013 / 14:07:10  
The court has found the managing director of the bank and the person in charge of its security guilty. It has sentenced them to 22 years in prison, without acknowledging any extenuating circumstances. The director of the branch has been sentenced to five years and one month.


July 22nd

Preparation is crucial in the fight for a new job

22 July 2013 / 20:07:43  
We have sought Sophie Konstantinidou, human resources management expert at TITAN CEMENT SA, to present to us her viewpoint on tackling the problem as well as to give us some practical advice on what to do during a job interview and what the interviewers expect from a candidate.