The Greek Ministry for Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism has issued a positive press release. The press release informs travelers in and arriving to Greece, that capital controls administered by the Hellenic government does not affect tourists withdrawing funds from ATM machines, or any other foreign debit or credit card transaction. The Ministry does not foresee any other complications in traveler's daily vacationing, as the nation has ample products, fuel inventories, and services. 

Diphono, a new partnership of two Greek opera singers Georgios Argeratos and Stefanos Koroneos joined by pianist Areti Giovanou present "A classical journey through the places we loved..." with music by Hatzidakis, Kalomoiris and other Greek composers, as well as romantic Italian songs on Sunday December 15th, at 3:00pm at Christ and St Stephen's Church, 120 W69th Street, New York