Life
Greece
Public Drug Rehab Centres Face Closure
Health cuts and particularly on rehab centers, brings addicts to their limits.
According to sources the Finance Ministry decided to reduce the funding of public rehab centers. If this decision is applied, detoxification centers in Greece will face closure. The centers have...
Greece
Loverdos' Next Project: Organ Donation
More and more applications are sent by Greek minister Loverdos to his fellow cabinet members so they can get registered as organ donors. Mr.Loverdos notes that transplants are of great importance and everyone must take action and participate in...
events
Cultural Events To Be Held In The Old Customs Office of Chania
The old customs office in the heart of the old town of Chania will be transformed into a centre of various cultural activities, after the approval of adding extra terms in the declaration of the project "Restoration of the...
events
Daren & Evan Metropoulos Honored by the Eagle & Badge Foundation
The Los Angeles Police Protective League’s (LAPPL) Eagle & Badge Foundation hosted a gala to celebrate 10 years of the foundation’s commitment to supporting Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers, their families and the children in the communities they...
Europe
Gold Photography Prize Awarded to Greek-French Photographer
The Gold Award at the International Photography Contest Px3 2011 (Prix de la Photographie Paris) which was held in Paris was awarded to Emmanuel Coupe-Kalomiris for his photographic work entitled ''ICE SERIES'' in the category Nature / Water. The internationally renowned...
Europe
French Magazine Figaro In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great
In the footsteps of Alexander the Great is the French magazine «Figaro Hors-serie» which will dedicate 115 pages to the presentation of the historical and geographical journey of Alexander the Great and ancient Macedonia, in October.
The magazine supplement in...
Economy
Pensioners Become Farmers!
Recently, many elders tend to go back to their villages as they can make a living spending less money.
During 2008-2010, 38.000 new labor posts were created in the agricultural sector. And many of the new farmers are pensioners who want to have...
entertainment
Farantouri and Ioannidis Sing at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Maria Farantouri and Alkinoos Ioannidis, two great singers from different generations, are joining their talent and give a big concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, in assistance of the users of addictive substances of KETHEA/NOSTOS organisation, at a unique...
entertainment
Kagemi Performance in Athens
The international Japanese dance group ''Sankai Juku'' will give three performances in Athens in December.
The dancing team first came to Greece in 2009. ''Kagemi'' was first performed at the Theatre De la Ville in 2000.
The premiere in Japan was...
Greece
Cohabitation Not a Fair Solution!
Representatives of the gay organizations stated about the new reforms of cohabitation that it is not a fair solution from the government.
This cohabitation reform is a step ahead as to promote equality of the couples but according to gay...
Greece
West Nile Virus: 2 Deaths and 46 Cases Reported So Far
Two people have died of the West Nile virus, while a total of 46 cases have been reported, according to a statement of KEELPNO.
Ten cases have been recorded in Eastern Attica, and the rest in Thessaloniki, Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala, Serres, Imathia, Viotia and Pella.
Of the 46 people who became ill, 36 had serious problems in...
Greece
Last Voyage for 24 Year-Old Heroin User
A 24 year-old drug user passed away on a wagon train from Athens to Thessaloniki.
He was found unconscious in the toilet of the train. He was directly transferred by ambulance to the General Hospital of Larissa, where his death was confirmed.
Many of his personal belonging were confiscated...
Greece
Actor Lykurgus Kallergis Passes Away
The actor Lycurgus Kallergis died at the age of 97. He was known mainly for his role on the television series "Christ Re-crucified."
The actor encountered problems with his health and was hospitalized at George Gennimatas hospital.
L. Kallergis had a rich career in theater, cinema, and television.
He worked...
Hollywood
New Feature “The Maladjusted” from Director Chris Kiros in Pre- Production
Chris Kiros is an upcoming filmmaker who has worked in all areas of film production. His last film Zombthology had won an award at Louisville Fright Night Film Fest. Now he is preparing to direct a new feature, “The...
Europe
Greek-Turkish Friendship Festival in Bursa!
World peace day is an inspiring event for the municipality of Brusa! They have organized the Greek-Turkish Friendship Festival scheduled for the 1st and 2nd of September.
During the Festival many events will be held to enhance the Greek-Turkish friendship. More...