Emergence
Corfu: Brutal beating of a minor by a 15-year-old boy
The 15-year-old continued to beat the 16-year-old even when he had lost consciousness
After Spanoulis, Nikos Zisis retires from basketball after a successful 21-year career (videos)
“The time has come – It is a completely conscious decision, because I know I have given everything”
How to escape the confines of Time & Space according to the CIA
In the ’80s CIA investigated the “Gateway Experience” technique to alter consciousness & ultimately escape spacetime. Here is everything you need to know
Fresh ideas for a brighter future
Hooked as we are on negativism, which often leads to nihilism, we harbor a grim outlook about Greece. We increasingly feel that there is no hope, that the country will never be able to get back on its feet, and that all the disagreements between politicians and economists over the exact rate of economic growth are a meaningless theoretical exercise. The game is already lost.
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Croatian War Widows Slate HRT 'Insulting' Comedy Film
Widows of war veterans have condemned Croatia's national broadcaster for showing a comedy film about investigations intp their pensions – although it was moved to a late-night slot.
Cargo spill off Myconos prompts insurance queries
A minor cargo spill off the coast of Myconos before Christmas has prompted the Greek government to explore the obligations of shipowners and insurance companies in such incidents, Kathimerini understands.
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The Income of 400,000 Working Bulgarians Will Increase
With the increase of the minimum wage to BGN 510 from January 2018, the income of 400,000 working Bulgarians will increase. This was announced by the Social Minister Biser Petkov.
For pensioners, an increase is also foreseen - from July all pensions will be indexed by 3.8% and the minimum pension will be 207.6 BGN. The pension ceiling, however, remains BGN 910.
Serbian Government to increase pensions and public sector wages
A five percent increase in pensions will be implemented in Serbia starting January 1, while public sector salaries will grow ten percent.
Prime Minister Ana Brnabic announced this on Saturday in the town of Krusevac, during a news conference held after her cabinet's session organized to mark its first 100 days in office.
EFKA's overtime for pensions
The government is forcing the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) to rush through the paperwork for new pensioners and make as many payments as possible by Tuesday - to the extent that the fund's employees are being asked to work over the weekend to clear the backlog - so that Greece can make the deadline for the payment of dues to third parties.
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Doctor appointment woes as Health Ministry imposes limits
People insured with the EOPYY national healthcare fund may face trouble getting an appointment with their doctor as new rules go into effect as of Monday.
New measures introduced by the Health Ministry limit the number of patients doctors can see in a week to 100 and the time of each consultation to 15 minutes.