On May 22, the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) Electoral Congress in Moscow, Russia, was completed and the Federation’s Officers for 2013-2016 were elected. Greece’s delegation consisted of Yiannis Sgouros, the Federation’s lifelong secretary, and the Olympic medalists Pyrros Dimas and Valerios Leonidis, trainer of the Greek National team. Sgouros talked about the so far great [...]
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Modern Greek Literature Evening in Vienna
The Federation of Greek Associations in Austria (OESA) with the support of the Department of Culture of the municipality of Vienna is organizing a Modern Greek Literature evening dedicated to renowned Greek author, Thanassis Valtinos. The event will be held on May 24 at the Vienna City Hall. As part of the night, entitled, Thanassis [...]
Greek Scientist Shows Dementia Model to CERN
The Greek scientist and neurologist Dr. Kostas Petsanis will present a new integrated model for dementia and Alzheimer management at the Council Chamber of the European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN in Geneva, on May 23. Petsanis along with his interdisciplinary scientific group propose new technologies, novel neuroscientific concepts and advanced socio-economic and administrative organization [...]
Greek Seas Among Cleanest in Europe
This year’s European Environment Agency’s report on the cleanliness of European bathing waters, reaffirms the excellent bathing water quality in Greece. The report was released on May 21 in Brussels. According to the report, the Greek bathing waters rank fifth in cleanliness in Europe, with a quality rate of 93,3%. Cyprus and Luxembourg stand out, [...]
Milliyet’s Tribute to Nana Karagianni
Nana Karagianni, who has been suffering from anorexia nervosa, seems to have spread great concern not only in the Greek media, but the Turkish as well. Reporters and journalists of the newspaper Milliyet have made a special tribute with an extensive story on Nana and her eating disorder. The article goes, “One of the most [...]
My Number One Is Now Eight
Eight years have gone by since the great success of 23-year-old then Helena Paparizou, who came first in the 50th Eurovision song contest on May 21, 2005, in Kiev, the day that was also her name day. My Number One is the 2005 winning song, written by Christos Dantis with English lyrics by Natalia Germanou. [...]
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05 / 22 Pyrros Dimas Elected to The IWF Executive Board
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05 / 22 Modern Greek Literature Evening in Vienna
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05 / 21 Greek Scientist Shows Dementia Model to CERN
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05 / 21 Greek Seas Among Cleanest in Europe
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05 / 21 Milliyet’s Tribute to Nana Karagianni
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08 / 04 Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan Reportedly Claims Olympic Flame is Turkish
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01 / 24 Intercultural Association Macedonia Cuts Vasilopita
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07 / 28 IOC President Jacques Rogge Calls London Home of The Olympics; Forgets Greece
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05 / 03 Skopje: Streets Renamed With Ancient Greek Names
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05 / 22 Philip II of Macedonia Statue in Skopje Defies NATO
