If you would like to extend your visit to Greece more than three months, you must have the necessary permit from the Alien's Bureau. For information call 770-5711. Supermarkets and gourmet shops stock delicacies from around the world. Some small shops, often run as a family concern, stay open as late as 10 p.m. every day to sell fruit, vegetable, confectionery, cigarettes, ice cream, cool drinks, newspapers, etc. Greece uses the metric system of weights and measures.
Businessmen can establish contacts and develop profitable business in Greece.
Most major hotels will arrange for secretarial services for you. Also, translators and interpreters can also be arranged. Greece is linked by bilateral and multilateral agreements with many countries which cover economic cooperation, trade, tariffs, transportation and taxation. For further information contact the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Academias Street, Tel. There are some 50 theaters in Athens performing during October to May, however performances are almost entirely in Greek, rarely in any other language.