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Civil servant vet suspended over bribery
A civil servant working for a state-run veterinary service in the town of Komotini, in northeastern Greece, has been suspended and will face a disciplinary committee for allegedly taking bribes on a regular basis, the Agriculture Ministry said Wednesday.
The decision, taken by Agriculture Minister Vangelis Apostolou, follows the civil servant's indictment by a local prosecutor.
About Sex | Athens | September 28 - November 6
Greek-born, London-based stand-up comedian Katerina Vrana presents her "About Sex" show at the Theatro 104 in Athens. Performances take place on Wednesdays and Sundays, from September 28 through November 6. Shows start at 9.15 p.m. and admission is set at 10 euros.
Theatro 104, 41 Evmolpidon, Gazi, tel 210.345.5020, www.104.gr
Brazilian Day in Athens | Athens | September 18
The first edition of the Brazilian Day in Athens is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 18, at the Gazarte venue in central Athens. The event includes capoeira and Brazilian dance workshops (6-10 p.m.), live music (8 p.m. to midnight) and a DJ set with Brazilian music.
Migrant deal in interest of both Turkey, EU: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to step back from her migrant policy despite frustrations at her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's humiliating loss in a regional vote, instead praising the European Union's recent deal with Turkey.
Slovenia: Bulgaria Should Receive Support Against Migrants
The next immigrant wave could lead to conflicts in the Balkans, warned the Slovenian Prime Minister, Miro Cerar.
Austria threatens to sue Hungary for refusing to take migrants back
Austria's interior minister threatened on Sept. 7 to sue Hungary if it refused to take back migrants who had crossed their shared border, as political tensions mounted over immigration before presidential elections.
Heavy floods in southern, northern Greece leave four dead, one missing
Heavy floods caused by rain in southern and northern Greece left four people dead and one missing, officials said on Wednesday. According to authorities, the four victims died in the Peloponnese. There was extensive damage in hundreds of houses and businesses, authorities added. [ANA-MPA, AP]
Final countdown for the Film Festival in Drama
The great celebration of short films returns this year with the 39th Greek Short Film Festival in Drama and the 22nd International Short Film Festival in Drama which will take place from September 19 to September 24. Drama, this lovely town of Northern Greece has been “connected” for years with short version Greek cinema.
Greece said to consider small debt issues after QE inclusion
Greece may sell one or two small bonds following the inclusion of its debt in the ECB's quantitative easing program, to test market appetite and send a signal to investors the crisis-hit country is getting back on its feet.
Famous actor on vacation in Greece
After Bruce Willis, Oscar nominated star Tom Wilkinson is also spending his vacation in the beautiful capital of Cyclades Syros. The British actor, who is staying in a luxury hotel, is enjoying the beauties of Greece with his company.
The famous actor was ‘captured’ by “Cyclades 24” in his hotel at Asteria area enjoying a swim.
Muslims to get prayer spaces in Athens for Eid al-Adha
The Education and Religious Affairs Ministry has announced that the capital's Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Neo Faliro and the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in Maroussi will be made available for Muslims wishing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, next week.
Groups wishing to use the facilities should forward applications in writing to the board of SEF or OAKA.
Slovenian PM: Greece could be kicked out of Schengen
Slovenian PM Miro Cerar accused Greece of failing miserably at protecting the external borders of the EU in an interview to German newspaper Die Welt. ‘The Greeks are not sufficiently guarding the EU Schengen borders, but are receiving financial aid for policing without using this help’, he said.
Passengers escape sinking bus (video)
A video uploaded on social media shows a public bus with passengers being swept away in the town of Koufalia, in the Peloponnese, by the raging waters during the torrential downpour that struck most Greece, Tuesday. The passengers managed to escape from the vehicle’s rooftop.
Greek girl posts her mastectomy on Facebook
The last trend on Facebook, “challenge accepted” is mostly seen in women’s statuses in their profiles, where they upload their black and white picture as a message for breast cancer and our awakening.
A woman from Greece named Christina gave a whole new dimension to this trend, by posting a photo of her breast after a mastectomy. Her goal was to raise awareness among women.
Katrougalos admits supplementary pensions cut by 40%
Labour Minister George Katrougalos admitted that ancillary pensions were slashed by 40% during an interview on state broadcaster ERT, Wednesday. Katrougalos explained that this came about as a result of an imbalance between contributions and benefits.