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- Protecting Biodiversity
- Instructions to Greeks in Japan
- IMF: Greece on the Right Track
- Live the Greek Experience @Westfield London
- Fashion & the City
- Agistro: Traditional Wellness
| Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:11 AM PDT  Environment, Energy and Climate Change Minister Tina Birbili described the bill on protecting biodiversity that was approved by Parliament, on March 15, as a "great step forward in protecting these areas". Speaking to local media, Birbili said she was confident that the new law will help address issues of unlawful development and environmental degradation throughout Greece, noting that 60% of complaints concern areas within the Natura 2000 network. The bill provides a legal framework that could effectively protect biodiversity, bringing legislation in line with European norms. It simplifies procedures for the inclusion of areas into the "National System of Protected Areas," and the status and the permitted land use in protected areas. Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change: Press Release (in Greek); Biodiversity and Climate Change
 The results of Environment Ministry's open tender to lease geothermal exploration rights in four mining areas were announced yesterday. According to the Ministry, 18 investment proposals were submitted for the four regions, with the value of submitting bids surpassing €350 millions. Submitting companies include Italian ENEL SA, Israeli-American consortium ORMAT, Canadian interests Hellenic Geothermal Holdings Corp and major Greek groups, such as PPC Renewables, Aegean Energy and ITA-Terna Energy.  Environment, Energy and Climate Change Deputy Minister Yannis Maniatis said the tender has had "unprecedented success," attracting "some of the biggest geothermic investment companies in the world." He added that the geothermal sector in Greece offers comparative advantages for investors, both for the production of electricity and for the use of bio-farming. Greek News Agenda: Open Tender for Geothermal Potential; Invest In Greece: Geothermal Sector  |
| Instructions to Greeks in Japan Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:34 AM PDT The Greek Atomic Energy Committee says, in an announcement, that it has arranged for radiation scans at Athens International Airport for passengers returning from Japan as well as their luggage.  Greek authorities have already advised Greeks living in Japan to move away from the Fukishima area and head south of Tokyo until the situation at the nuclear power plant settles down. Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry has asked Greek citizens to let officials know of their intentions as it has already reserved seats on flights out of Tokyo for those who wish to leave. |
| IMF: Greece on the Right Track Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:15 AM PDT The Greek economy is moving generally as predicted, according to an International Monetary Fund report released on March 16.  The report – that was approved by the Fund's Board upon the disbursement of the fourth tranche of the EU/IMF loan to Greece – said that Greece has managed to cut the fiscal deficit by 5.75% to 9.5% of GDP, adding that the country has made further progress in achieving its medium-term targets set for the restructuring of the economy. The IMF notes that major changes and reforms were still needed to ensure fiscal viability and economic growth, especially in the banking sector, although reforms have already made progress in other sectors. IMF: Greece: Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement; Greek News Agenda: Economy: Positive Signals
Greece presented the highest labour cost decrease in both the Eurozone and EU, according to a 2010 fourth quarter hourly labour cost report released by Eurostat on March 16.  More specifically, Eurostat data shows that the annual labour cost decreased by 6,5% in Greece, compared to 2009, while the average hourly labour cost in the Euro area rose by 1.6% in the year up to the fourth quarter of 2010, and by 2% in the EU area. For the 2010 fourth quarter the labour cost decrease observed in Greece reached 5,5%, while eurozone and EU averages rose respectively by 1,4% and 1,9%. Eurostat: Hourly Labour Cost Indicators  |
| Live the Greek Experience @Westfield London Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:09 AM PDT  Following last year's successful event Greek Beach by the Thames, the Greek National Tourism Organisation comes back to London with an event to be held at Westfield shopping centre in Shepherds Bush. From March 19 to March 27, Europe's largest urban shopping destination will feature a 1.500 sq. m Greek Theme Park on its ground floor atrium, revealing Greece's unique characteristics as a major tourism destination. Visitors will have the chance to learn about Athens and Thessaloniki as thrilling city-break destinations, play golf in a game simulating state-of-the-art golf courses, challenge themselves to rock climbing, explore the Greek islands via a sailing simulator or treat themselves to a relaxing spa treatment.  The Greek Theme Park will also invite visitors to learn from acclaimed Greek chefs exploring modern takes on traditional Greek dishes and sample complimentary olive oil, wine and ouzo while lounging on sun beds on a 'Greek beach' constructed with golden sand and surrounded by a wooden leisure deck. |
| Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:09 AM PDT  The fashion fever comes back to Athens with the 9th Xclusive Designers' Week (AXDW) taking place on March 19- 22. The Fall/Winter 2011/2012 collection by significant fashion designers from Greece and abroad will be presented at the catwalk of the AXDW. This year's fashion show will host renowned designers, such as Stephan Caras, Indashio, Andreea Tincu, Antoine Antoniadis and the Greek –born, though Milan- based designer Angelos Frentzos. The event will be held at the premises of the National Insurance Company on Syngrou Avenue. Greek News Agenda: We all speak fashion…  |
| Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:09 AM PDT  Situated at just 10 km. off the Greek-Bulgarian border, Agistro is one of the oldest villages of Serres prefecture that hosts one of the most delightful secrets of Northern Greek tourism: its 11th century steam bath complex. Initially built in 950 and later modified by the Ottomans, the Agistro hamam was recently restored and has since acquired considerable fame among spa connoisseurs.  The complex includes the original sky-lit dome, plus more recent bathtubs. The village offers various accommodation options, ranging from comfortable guesthouses to luxury chalets. The thermal waters, with a temperature of 39-41 degrees Celsius, are considered therapeutic for rheumatic and arthritic ailments. All bathtubs, including the dome, can be booked for private use. Kathimerini: Pamper Yourself in Serres  |
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