Apostolou

Crackdown on spread of chairs and tables in public spaces

Seeking to send a message to proprietors encroaching on public space with illegally placed chairs and tables, the Municipality of Athens has already singled out 10 catering establishments that have repeatedly failed to comply with the rules and is initiating procedures for their temporary closure for a period of 1-5 days, implementing recently passed relevant legislation.

The Dead | Athens | December 23

The Trianon cinema doffs its hat to Ireland on Sunday, December 23, by screening "The Dead," an adaptation of the short story by James Joyce that was the last film directed by John Huston before his death in 1987 and stars his daughter, Angelica Huston. After the 6.30 p.m. screening, DJ Giorgos Apostolou will take over, with a program of tunes from or inspired by Ireland.

Farmers' unionists to meet with agriculture minister

Unionists representing Greek farmers who have stepped up their protests in recent weeks over the government's ongoing austerity measures are to meet with Agriculture Minister Vangelis Apostolou on Monday to discuss their demands.

Over the weekend, hundreds of farmers converged on the northern port city of Thessaloniki to protest outside the annual Agrotica agricultural trade fair.

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