The creator of the database is a non-profit organisation, the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). Its mission is the study of defense, political, economic and social developments in Greece, Europe and the rest of world. The database consists of records refering to publications from the Greek and the foreign press, as well as to scientific serials related to political, economic and social matters concerning Greece and other areas of major national interest (such as the Balkans, the Black Sea and Cyprus). The database was developed for the Greek scientists and researchers and for private and public organisations of our country interested directly or undirectly in the developments in the above matters. Chronological coverage: 1993-1998. It includes more than 100,000 bibliographic records.