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Archive - May 2011

Greece's needs of natural gas will rise by more than 60% by the end of 2011

31 May 2011 / 21:05:14  
Europe wants more natural gas Russia can deliver it, but the necessary infrastructure still lacks. This became clear during the second Mediterranean Energy Forum in Athens this week.


May 31st

IKA hospitals and five state ones merge and the number of organizations for social care is reduced

31 May 2011 / 20:05:41  
Since the Prime Minister Andreas Loverdos took the reins of the health system the Ministry of Health achievements include a refugees’ settlement in Lavrio, a merger of hospitals and organizations for social care and prosecutions for the spending of government money.


Socrates Kokkalis in the dock because of the controversial contract with the Greek state lottery

31 May 2011 / 18:05:23  
The management of the Greek state lottery OPAP is in the paradoxical position to be "obliged" to continue its cooperation with a company accused of abuse while preparing to sign new contracts with Intralot.


Trade Unions: The second Memorandum would take Greece out of the euro area after 2015

31 May 2011 / 16:05:32  
George Argitis is part of the scientific and economic team of the trade union of employees in the private sector and together with his colleagues presented their vision for the development of the Greek economy.


One in four smokers is suffering from lung disease

30 May 2011 / 21:05:52  
Smokers are aware of the consequences, but reluctant to quit smoking.


May 30th

Epidemiologists: There are no imported contaminated cucumbers in Greece, but hygiene is needed

30 May 2011 / 19:05:38  
There are no concerns in Greece that cucumbers contaminated with Escherichia coli (E. Coli) have been imported. The infection with E.coli is most often due to the consumption of poorly cooked meat or contaminated food and in most cases it is not life threatening. It causes only gastroenteritis.


We consume what we produce

30 May 2011 / 18:05:19  
The capital residents and guests had the chance to stroll among the booths of manufacturers and traders to get acquainted with their products.