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- Use Olive Oil for better Genes
deTraci Regula in her Greece Travel Blog reports: ?A new report on the benefits of extra-virgin olive oil shows a surprising result - olive oil actually changes the way human genes work, reducing the risk of heart disease.?
- Good News from Greece ?
The Athens News Agency reported on Friday that for the first 6 months of 2010 the Greek government reduced their annual budget deficit by 39.7%. That?
- Paros at Centre of Greece Government?
According to the Kathimerini paper in Athens, Greece?s Prime Minister, George Papandreou, is spending several days on Paros. As I wrote before one of his right hand men, Interior Minister Yiannis Ragousis is from Paros.
- Change Your Life With the Help of Your Friends
I have a page on my web site full of ideas of how to work at home on the beach. Forbes Magazine highlighted a new way to finance the holiday/vacation life style: buy a yacht using Time Shares. Their article details how one person did it but the idea can be applied to anything, including a private villa on Paros with you as the paid caretaker.
- Life, love and drama on a Greek island
We are always on the look out for articles and books about Greek island life. There was a new book out last June but I missed the ?virtual book tour?
- The Naked Island
One of the major drawbacks to living on an island paradise is getting off island and back again with manageable luggage. Karin and I used to travel with at least two gigantic bags each when leaving for months at a time. But now the decreased airline allowances and increased charges for overages have severely hampered our ability to bring back necessities such as peanut butter and maple syrup.
Living, Working, Musing & Misadventures in Greece
- Smoking ban in Greece starts September 1
Third attempt to ban 3868/2010 The last attempt on July 1, 2009 purportedly did not work because the former administration drafted and passed a law too convoluted for most to understand and too full of loopholes. And no inspections were made. Fines Fines apply both to the individual and establishment/owner.
- Strikes this week in Greece: July 13, 14, 15
Who/what is on strike in Greece July 13, 14, 15 - A regularly updated list from official source
- Strikes this week in Greece to cancel flights July 15
Who/what is on strike in Greece July 13, 14, 15 - A regularly updated list from official source
- Strikes in Greece to cancel flights July 15
Who/what is on strike in Greece July 13, 14, 15 - A regularly updated list from official source
- General strike in Greece July 8 to disrupt flights, ferries
Who/what is on strike in Greece Thursday July 8 - A regularly updated list from official source
- Value-added tax (VAT) rates in Greece
How much are everyday taxes or VAT/???
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