Eyes Fixed on the Athens Cathedral
The ballot for the election of the new Archbishop of Athens and all Greece has been underway since 0900 hours at the Athens Cathedral. The closed session is being attended by the Education Minister, Evrypidis Stylianidis. The Bishops-delegates number 75, as Bishop of Kilkission, who, being the senior, should have chaired the voting process, did not turn up. The Bishop of Karystia is now presiding over the ballot. The first two voting sessions require an absolute majority, while the third requires a relative one, meaning that even a single ballot can elect the new Archbishop. In the event of a tie, the new Archbishop will emerge from a draw. The informal candidates, since there are no official candidacies and ballot papers, are four: the Bishops of Sparta, Thebes, Thessaloniki and Demetrias. Should there be no objections, the process will be completed at 1700 hours on Thursday evening. Prior to the elections, it has to be made certain that at least the two thirds of the acting Bishops are present.

Aegean Air New Destinations for 2008
Aegean is expanding its network with the start of the new summer 2008 flight schedule in three ways. From 15 May onwards Aegean will be flying twice a day to and from London and back using the brand new 195-seater Airbus A321 whose cabins have been comfortably divided into economy and business class. These aircraft also offer an in-flight entertainment system. Thanks to this move Aegean will cover the most popular destination abroad, and in overall 6 of the 7 largest destinations abroad from Athens. New flights to Lemnos and Kefalonia.When the summer schedule starts Aegean will also start flying to and from Lemnos.  From 30 March onwards the company will fly 4 times a week, while from 1 May onwards Athens and Lemnos will have daily flights.  To improve Greece- Cyprus connections Aegean intends to start flying from Heraklion and Rhodes to Larnaca.  During the summer there will be flights between Larnaca, Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Rhodes with an average of 6 flights per day.

Latest on Olympic Airways Privatisation
Greece’s government will establish a committee of ministers this week and hire advisers in order to find a buyer to keep the indebted Olympic Airlines flying. Transport Minister Costis Hatzidakis will head the  committee of ministers to coordinate the effort "with the aim of finding a viable solution for a new healthy Olympic Air by the end of 2008," he announced yesterday after meeting with Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis. 

Ancient Olympia: Green Again
Greece approved an emergency plan to plant thousands of trees at the fire-ravaged birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, hoping to restore vegetation the at site in time for the Beijing 2008 flame-lighting ceremony on March 24. "Planting will start in the next few days," said Maria Mathioudi, general secretary of Greece’s National Agricultural Research Foundation, which drew up the plan. "There will be teams working day and night, we have to meet the deadline." The replanting will cost €2.7 million, to be covered by a donation from the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation.

The road to Greece is hosted every Saturday evening from 4-6 pm on 90.7 SYN fm by a young Greece born Melbournian called Thanasi Giamalidis. By bringing together the best of today's Greek music thanks to Kosta K and Dimitraxx along with weekly cd and concert ticket giveaways the Road to Greece brings an experience to the listener like never before. It takes them to Greece and back.

The show is aimed at providing a show for the youth in the Greek community by allowing them to keep in touch with the culture, music, and local traditions by combining all of those qualities and throwing them into the weekly  show.

With segments such as "ancient giveaway" where the host asks a question that relates to the history of Greece in order for the winner to get a prize and also "peter the painter's quote of the week" where an old Greek man is saying things in English with a heavy Greek accent, it relates to a lot of the listeners and makes it easier to enjoy and understand the show, with of course the main aspect being the love for the music and the giveaways. With this in mind, the show is only on a trial basis with 90.7 SYN fm and is trying to get all the support it can. Log onto www.myspace.com/theroadtogreece   for more information on the show or just simply listen every Saturday from 4-6 on 90.7 SYN fm.  

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	GEORGE KAPINIARIS FROM BURNSIDE WITH LOVE 08
	When : Tuesday 04 Mar 08 to Saturday 15 Mar 08
	Where : The Cavern Club 136 North Tce Adelaide SA
	George Kapiniaris is coming to the 2008 Adelaide fringe in "from Burnside with Love" More details here....

BRISBANE

	THE BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING RECEPTION
	When: Saturday 16 Feb 08
	Where : Colossus Reception Lounge 71 Jane St West End Brisbane
	The movie was great Toula and Ian happily married in a traditional Greek Wedding, now come and enjoy the reception. We provide the Greek Food, the Greek Music, Greek Dancing Display and much more More details here....
	SIZMOS
	When: Saturday 16 Feb 08
	Where : Uber 100 Boundary St West End
	The Official Brisbane Greece 2008 CD Launch Party featuring Dj Krazy Kon plus Dj Nicky Zee, Live Bouzouki and more... More details here....

	PRIVILEGE WITH DJ KRAZY KON
	When: Friday 08 Feb 08
	Where : The Prince Boardroom 29 Fitroy St, St Kilda
	The PRIVILEGE sessions return Friday Febuary 8th @ The Prince Featuring the Official Melbourne GREECE 2008 CD Launch with Special Guest CD Producer DJ Krazy Kon - (SYD) More details here....
	2008 SMFC JERSEY PRESENTATION
	When: Friday 15 Feb 08
	Where : Kinisi Area 3 -560 Church Street
	Friday 15th February @ 7pm Kinisi Area 3, 560 Church St Richmond$60 includes 3 course meal, beer & win Call Nicki (03) 9645 9797 More details here....
	SUNSET DREAMS 2008 CRUISE
	When: Saturday 16 Feb 08
	Where : Dock 9, Central Pier, Victoria Harbour, Docklands, Melways Map 2E F5, Enter via Harbour Esplanade
	When the sun sets the party begins. The Pan Maniot Youth Union of Australia present Sunset Dreams 2008. Tickets selling soon More details here....
	NO RESPECT 4 - MICHAEL ZAMBIDIS
	When: Monday 03 Mar 08
	Where : Vodafone Arena
	Iron' Mike Zambidis will be back on Australian soil on the 3rd of March 2008 after a 3 year absence. More details here....
	EUROGROOVE
	When: Sunday 23 Mar 08
	Where : Billboard The Venue 170 Russell St Melbourne
	The year was 1995. The event that gave new meaning to Greek nights was Eurogroove. Now in 2008 re-live the annual experience More details here....

SYDNEY

A TOUCH OF MYKONOS - SYDNEY
An exotic journey of sound from the world's party capital! Featuring Maestro Bros (SPACE MYKONOS), Tom Hyper (SPACE MYKONOS) as well as our local artists Yianni B, Christos Vourliotis & Tommy Tsonis >> More info

	ILIAS HATZI LIVE AT RED MARTINS
	When: Friday 08 Feb 08
	Where : Red Martins 1-3 Belgrave Street Kogarah 2217
	Ilias Hatzi One of Australia's leading bouzouki players is selling his 2 CDs for $10. Cd one Titled "Ena Oneiro" and Cd two Titled "Geia Sou" Head down to your nearest music store and buy yourself a copy. Who ever wants to hear Ilias Hatzi perform live his at Red Martins every 2nd Friday bringing you kefia with his fantastic bouzouki playing. More details here....
	ENIGMA 1ST BIRTHDAY
	When: Saturday 09 Feb 08
	Where : Equilibrium Hotel 680 George St
	Party with us at the super funky Indoor/Outdoor Equilibrium Hotel for Enigma's 1st Birthday. FREE DRINKS 9pm-10pm, that right FREE DRINKS + 8 massive DJ's...more details soon! More details here....
	MASKES LIVE GRAND OPENING
	When: Saturday 09 Feb 08
	Where : 294 Illawarra Road (cnr Marrickville Road) Marrickville NSW 2204
	2 Levels of entertainment! Cabaret Seating with Dinner & Standing Room. Fridays: Doors open at 8pm, Show 9pm. $30 set menu - Saturdays: Bookings essential. $40 set menu. Open til late. More details here....
	A TOUCH OF MYKONOS AT UN SYDNEY
	When: Saturday 09 Feb 08
	Where : Level 1, 33 Oxford St Darlinghurst
	An exotic journey of sound from the world's party capital! Featuring Maestro Bros (SPACE MYKONOS), Tom Hyper (SPACE MYKONOS) as well as our local artists Yianni B, Christos Vourliotis & Tommy Tsonis More details here....
	FAME @ REDS
	When: Saturday 16 Feb 08
	Where : Red Martins, Sydney
	FAME flashback night returns for its 1st event of 2008. Put on your dancing shoes and party hard to the big tunes of the past 2 decades with a splash of todays hits. $15 b4 10pm + $3 drinks 9.30-10.30pm More details here....
	CAVO PARADISO
	When: Saturday 23 Feb 08
	Where : Cherrijam, Double Bay
	Sydney its what u have been waiting for! The King of Greek Clublife...Cavo Paradiso is now on ONCE A MONTH at the exclusive Cherrijam, Double Bay. Next event Saturday 23 February. More details here....
	LETS GO GREEK IS BACK
	When: Saturday 23 Feb 08
	Where : Atlantis Restaurant 58-62 Delhi Road, North Ryde,
	Due to a popular demand "Lets Go Greek" is Back Saturday 23rd February at Atlantis Restaurant More details here....

	TERRAVIBE
	When: Thursday 22 May 08
	Where : Athens
	Australian pop star, Kylie Minogue, who for the last two decades has millions of fans worldwide is giving for the first time a concert in Greece, on 22, May, at Terra Vibe. More details here....

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