Speaking to German weekly Die Zeit in an interview, “European values and German arrogance,” German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle described the cliché that ”Greeks are lazy,” which made the international rounds, a “silly stereotype.” Despite the fact that the Minister denounced the harsh derogatory remarks against Greeks, the German government spokesman stated that Greece has to implement the [...]
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German Medical Corporation Wants to Acquire Greek Clinics
The German Medical Corporation “Asklepios” (“Asklepios Kliniken Hamburg GmbH”) appears set on buying Greek private and state medical facilities, under the approval of the Greek Health Ministry. The first “targets” seem to be private clinics, while several state hospitals that have been fully neglected are among the next planned acquisitions. The first two “victims” are [...]
Unterföhring Municipality Donates 2,000 Euros to Greek-Orthodox Church
First Mayor of Unterföhring in Germany Franz Schwarz delivered a two-million-euro check to the Archpriest and highest clergy member of Bavaria Apostolos Malamousis to go towards iconography in the All Saints Court Church in Munich. The delivery of the check took place yesterday, after the conduction of the Divine Liturgy, which the first Mayor of Unterföhring attended [...]
Greek-German Town Counselor Creates Immigration Guide to Germany
Many Greeks flee to Germany to find better job opportunities as a result of the financial crisis that devastates Greece, but that’s not new. What needs to be taken into serious consideration is that there are many fraud agencies in Greece that take advantage of young people by stealing their money while promising a secure [...]
Germany: Article on Greece’s Crisis in ‘European Week’ Brochure
The brochure for this year’s European Week in Hamburg (May 2-14) includes – not surprisingly – an article on Greece’s finances and the effort to escape the crisis. During European Week, there will be a series of events, lectures and exhibitions with Europe of today and tomorrow as the main theme. President of the European [...]
Government Advisor Margarita Mathiopoulos’ Doctorate Rescinded Due to Plagiarism
Well-known Greek professor and former advisor to the German foreign ministry Margarita Mathiopoulos has been stripped of her doctorate after it was found to be largely plagiarized. That means she’s also lost her academic position at the Bonn University and she will probably stop teaching as an honorary professor at other European universities. Mathiopoulos has [...]
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05 / 21 Angelique Rockas: Strong, Bold and Unafraid
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05 / 21 Theodoros Aggelopoulos Honored at Cannes Film Festival
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05 / 21 Guardian: ‘Despite the Recession, Greeks Still Light the Olympic Flame’
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05 / 21 Portugal: European Award Given to Cretan Beaches of Ierapetra
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05 / 20 Victoria Hislop: ‘I Was at the Party in Greece, Now I’m Sharing the Hangover’
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05 / 03 Skopje: Streets Renamed With Ancient Greek Names
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05 / 27 Dutch Newspaper Mocks Greece’s Financial Situation
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05 / 09 London Recognizes Macedonian Language During Cultural Olympiad
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04 / 02 “Greeks will start begging soon” says Turkish State Minister
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06 / 15 Parts of Alexander the Great’s Statue Being Assembled at Skopje Square
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