A magnificent photo exhibition from May 15 – June 20 is being hosted by the Sismanoglio Megaro of the General Consulate of Greece in Istanbul. The exhibition, which is composed of a large collection of photographs that capture countless aspects of the most fascinating city in the world at the beginning of the 20th century, [...]
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David Beckham to Join Olympic Flame Ceremony in Athens
Internationally recognized British soccer player David Beckham will take part in the handover ceremony of the Olympic Flame to be held on May 17 at the Panathenaic Stadium of Athens. According to the official announcement published on the London 2012 Olympics website, Beckham will travel to Greece to join the official British delegation headed by [...]
Manuscript of Great Historic Importance Found in Istanbul
An important manuscript was discovered in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Topkapi was the residence of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. The manuscript found is of significant meaning, because it consists of information regarding the years before the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, but it also describes the early years after Constantinople was turned into [...]
Turkish EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis Says Greece Should ‘Mind Its Own Business’
Turkey’s European Union (EU) Minister and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis expressed “hope” on Wednesday that Greece would deal with its own economic problems. The Turkish Minister made unacceptable statements concerning Greece’s foreign policy in a meeting he had with FYROM’s Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki in Ankara. Egemen Bagis said he hoped Greece would deal with [...]
Independent Warns Brits: ‘Beware of the Greek Euros’
The well-respected British Independent warns Brits to “Beware of the Greek Euros,” in light of the increasing probability of Greece’s Eurozone exit. The journalist advises the readers to “check the serial numbers on their euro notes” or they “could be left with “funny money,” a leading British travel company warned yesterday, in response to the [...]
Rare 16th Century Cypriot Icon Found in Istanbul
A rare Cypriot icon dated back in the 16th century was located recently in Istanbul. The Christian Orthodox icon depicts local Cypriot Saint John and presents one of four of the same themes that have ever been preserved. The finding is temporarily stored on the premises of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul. Cypriot clergy, monks [...]
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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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