Today in Athens and in Thessaloniki there were strikes of the public and private sector employees. 85% of the people working in the public sector took part in the 24 hours strike. They claim they will not retreat and they will go again on strike on February 24th

Nadia Koritarova is a woman who has made her idea come true to create a place in Athens, where she can make exhibitions, concerts and parties, however the difficulties of the everyday life are still being a problem because of the mass impoverishment.

Over 40 companies with Greek interests have closed down their activities in Bulgaria in 2009 as a result of the spread economic crisis.

Football player Djibril Cisse took the prize for "Most stylish man" during the awards for "Men of 2009" which are chosen by readers "Status" magazine.

With more taxes, especially for the wealthier and more effective control of the government, Papandreou considers that the country will emerge from the crisis.

All flights to and from the Greek airports have been canceled. The governmental institutions, municipalities and local governments are closed. Public schools and universities will not have classes today.