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Greek farmers are expected to roll out their tractors onto national roads this week, as has become customary at the start of the year, protesting the latest round of austerity measures legislated by the government.

The first blockades are expected to go up in Larissa and Trikala.

The Greek homes market remains stagnant, ranking third from bottom among 56 countries monitored by property service company Knight Frank.

Restoration at Istanbul’s glorious Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market, will be completed in three months’ time after a year-and-a-half long restoration process.

More than 30 Greek firms and brands will be showing their original designs in accessories, clothing, home deco, jewelry, natural products and much, much more at the New Year's Eve edition of the Meet Market. The admission-free event at Six Dogs starts at noon.

Six Dogs, 6-8 Avramiotou, Monastiraki,
tel 210.321.0510

ACS Athens is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar at its Chalandri premises on Saturday, December 2. Running from 12 noon to 5 p.m., the event features a Holiday Marketplace with vendor booths, children's activities in Santa's Village and the Elf Forest, food, home-baked treats and drinks at the Candy Cane Cafe, a movie in the theater, "Toys for Tots," a used book sale and a raffle.

The sale of cheaper red meat to two supermarket chains under the coordination of authorities will continue until the market becomes steady and stable, a top Turkish official has announced.

I have been watching the habits of the youngest generation very closely. My firm hires many youngsters so I have the chance to observe them. The latest paper that looks at the lives of the coming generation is from Ernst&Young. 

The government has taken a key step in the direction of getting Greek universities to open up to the marketplace and private entrepreneurship.