Frequently Asked Questions
What is AJS?
We are an independent journalistic agency covering breaking news and specials regarding Greece, on behalf of media and other companies from all over the world. We offer written text services and cover news on demand on behalf of our clients. We also provide digital photographic services. AJS is your press correspondent in Greece.
Why doesn't your website include breaking news and stories?
We are not a typical news agency. We cover news-stories and undertake the edition of specials on demand. In Something Interesting you will find ideas on stories we can cover for you.
How does Writing Services work?
We collaborate with many journalists, in Athens and
other cities, people we have chosen very carefully. As soon as you
ask us for a story we contact our specialised journalists to cover
and write the story for you. We can cover any story immediately.
How does Reporting and Research Services work?
This service is designed for media, freelance journalists and any other interested parties that need information immediately. Our collaborators do the research and we send you the necessary information.
What is included in the services designed for companies and organizations?
Journalistic coverage of Greek news or stories for
corporate publication's or websites. Writing and editing of Guides,
Research Reports and Special Presentations.
What is included in the Photographic Services?
We provide quality photojournalism from Greece. We
collaborate with photographers throughout Greece, specialised in press
and corporate photography, and can be commissioned for single or multiple
projects.
Who are the prospective clients of AJS?
Newspapers, magazines, on line media, freelance journalists, parliaments, governments, political parties, organizations and any type of companies.
How can I order a story or a service?
State the service you are interested in, the subject, the size, the language, the deadline, the company you represent and the use you will make of the story. Within 2 days you will receive a draft of the agreement where cost, deadlines and other conditions will be included. On breaking news or news of special interest that you need immediately you will be receiving our offer within a few hours.
What is the delivery time/deadline?
It depends on the type of the assignment and the service. Generally for the Writing services, after the confirmation of the order, delivery will take place in 10 working days. Breaking news stories may be delivered on the same day. For longer stories or special issues more time might be required. In any case we pledge that you will receive the story on the deadline agreed. For Reporting-Research Services and Corporate Services please contact the Sales Department
sales@greekwindow.com.
How long is one page?
One page is a text of 350 words.
What is the cost per page?
Price depends on the service required, the subject, the size, the intended use of the text, the country.
In which languages can you deliver the texts?
We can deliver the stories you ask in most languages. Our principal working language is English; however we can translate the text and deliver it to you in any other language.
How can you ensure the quality of the translation?
We work with experienced translators. In order to adapt the text to the philosophy and style of your newspaper or magazine, it would be useful if you sent us 2-3 issues so as to give the translators the opportunity to study them and produce a text adapted to the characteristics of your medium.
Can we use the story we ordered in other media (magazines or internet etc) we control?
It depends on the user license that has been agreed. We usually provide a user license for a specific medium and a specific time period. If you wish to make multiple uses of the text you should state it from the beginning otherwise contact Sales Department as soon as possible in order to acquire the necessary user license.
When does the payment take place?
Within 30 days of invoice.
How does payment take place?
By deposit to AJS bank account or by cheque.
If you have any more questions, please email us.