A long-awaited draft bill allowing Greek citizens living abroad to vote in Greek general elections from their country of residence was tabled in parliament yesterday. In order to become law, the bill requires a two-thirds majority, or a vote by 200 of parliament's 300 MPs.
The Greek Language Center opened its doors to the public in Thessaloniki yesterday at the SAE (Council for Hellenes Abroad) offices following an initiative of the council.
The work of Academician George Lavvas will be presented by Academician Vasileios Petrakos and Professor Michalis Meimaris during a public session that will be held at the Eastern Hall of the Academy of Athens on Tuesday, February 24th 2009 at 19:00.
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5th Festival of Thessalians of Europe
Συντάχθηκε απο τον/την Μπάμπης Παπαδάκης
The creation of the Thessalian Alliance of entrepreneurs will be announced by the Federation of Thessalian Organizations during the First Conference of Thessalian Entrepreneurs of Europe. The new alliance aims to promote and highlight Greek merchandise in the European market; to encourage and assist young Thessalian business people; to open up channels of communication and solidarity among business people, and to constitute an independent body for expressing ideas and promoting investments. The new body also to create the basis for developing public relations and reciprocating beneficial cooperations on a business level. At the upcoming event, the member associations of the federation will present their traditional Thessalian dances and music.