A very interesting travel series is presented on Switzerland’s SF1 TV channel. Journalist Wasiliki Goutziomitros is constantly “on the way”, like the title of her show: Unterwegs. From Greece to Brazil and from New Zealand to Costa Rica, Wasiliki makes us feel as if the viewer is there. With her unique smile and enthusiasm, she [...]
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Swiss Magazine “ΝΖΖ” Profiles Thessaloniki
On Sunday, Swiss magazine of Zurich “NZZ” featured comprehensively Thessaloniki as an ideal tourist destination. In his article, journalist Joachim Schirmacher states that Thessaloniki “had been sleeping” all this time, but people hope that the newly elected Mayor will “give a boost” to the city again. In addition, it is said that Thessaloniki with its [...]
Cretan Cuisine Profiled in Switzerland
The newspaper of Lausanne “24 heures” highlights Cretan cuisine this month in Montreux, Switzerland. Three famous chefs of hotel “Elounda”, Antonis Petrellis, Nikos Zarzanis and Babis Kountouris will present their culinary skills at the restaurants of Montreux Royale Palace and Eden Palace au Lac, from March 14th until April 10th. Cretan cuisine is described as [...]
UBS΄s Scenarios For Greece
UBS published a report on Friday commenting on the “Greek case” and providing an update on the fundamentals. UBS said that the outcome seems very likely to be a mix of several scenarios. Its best scenario would be the rescheduling or renegotiation of the public debt. The scenario that follows includes some form of Paris [...]
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Visits Geneva
The Ecumenical Patriarch, His All Holiness Bartholomew is currently in Geneva. He will inaugurate the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s “Museum of Christian Art” tomorrow evening at the Orthodox Centre in Chambesy, Geneva. Exhibitions “Relics of the Past”, from the collection of Benakis Museum and “Missions in Sinai, 1929 – 1933 by Bred Boissonas”, from a private collection will [...]
Credit Suisse: Bad & Good News for Peripheral Europe
Credit Suisse said on Tuesday that there are both good and bad news for the European periphery. The bank noted that there will be more deflation. “On our calculations, Greece, Spain and Portugal need wages to fall 7%, 3% and 2%, respectively, to restore competitiveness versus core Europe”, according to a report. It added that [...]
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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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