This is the fourth episode of the weekly radio show, the Hellenic Hour which is broadcasted on Fusion Radio by the Greek Students’ Association at the University of Toronto’s St. George and Scarborough campuses.

This week’s show covered:

Greek News:
– Health Minister Andreas Loverdos admitted treating illegal immigrants is proving costly for state hospital finances
– Environmental organizations blast Infrastructure Ministry for asking that construction on Acheloos River dam resume
– Riot police clashed with small group of protesting Culture Ministry contract workers at the entrance to the Acropolis
– Restaurant and bar owners are planning a major act of civil disobedience as they intend to violate the smoking ban

Greek-Ontario Events:
– Nafpaktion Association Annual Dinner Dance- Saturday October 16th
– Greek Community of Oshawa and District’s Fall Gala- Saturday October 16th
– Macedonian Cultural Center Dinner Dance- Saturday October 16th
– Penelope Delta and the Macedonian Struggle for Freedom- Sunday October 17th
– All Saints Choir Presents ‘A Night in Plaka’- Sunday October 17th
– Angela Dimitriou and Zig Zag Live in Concert- Thursday October 21st
– Kardistsa Association Annual Dinner Dance- Saturday October 23rd

GSA News:
– Halloween Havoc @ Hyde- Friday October 29th
– Halloween Haunt with YAL- Saturday October 30th
– OXI DAY Parade- Sunday October 31st

Greek History:
– The Greek Communities of Egypt: Alexandria, Cairo, El Mansurah and Minia
– Region of the Week: Thessaloniki

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