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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-12-24Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Helexpo to expand activities in 2006Helexpo SA has announced plans to expand its activities in 2006 with new trade fairs, and increased investments to upgrade its exhibition activities in Attica.Helexpo plans to begin a new trade fair, called GAMICS, on electronic entertainment products at its Helexpo Palace facility in Athens, April 14-17, and to organise the Athens MedWood at its Expo Athens facility, March 24-27. Sportexpo, a sports, entertainment, equipment and facilities trade fair will be held at its Thessaloniki exhibition centre, April 6-9. Helexpo will also put more emphasis on its 71st Thessaloniki International Fair, to be held September 8-17, to include new special interest exhibitions along with a new significant business forum. The company also unveiled its new organising plan including three new departments (marketing, conference and human resources), along with provisions for internal control and quality management. Helexpo will continue work to improve the aesthetic and operational functions of its Thessaloniki Trade Fair. [02] Mass exodus for Christmas holidayThe mass exodus of excursionists for the three-day Christmas holiday period began on Friday.Traffic police have taken strict measures on the national road network to secure the smoothness of traffic, while the Emergency Medical Services (EKAB) will hand out at the tolls of the national highways 200,000 information leaflets with instructions for the prevention of car accidents. No problems have so far been reported at the country's ports, while flights are at full capacity. Commercial shops closed at 9 p.m. on Friday, while they will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Christmas Eve. Traffic at the entry and exits of the two national highways in Attica was heavy on Friday and Saturday. [03] Chateau Porto Carras wine in world's top 10The "Chateau Porto Carras" -cultivated during the 2000 harvest- was in the top ten of the 100 best quality wines in the world during the "Sante Wine Festival" in Toronto, Canada.The wine was produced at the slopes of Melitonas in Sidonia of Halkidiki, northern Greece. During the next wine festival, which will be held from May 2-7, 2006, the Chateau Porto Carras will be accompanied by a dish which will be prepared by the chefs of Food Network Canada, at an official dinner in honour of the more than 500 wine experts from throughout the world. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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