Titled “Greece’s Far Right Hopes For New Dawn,” the BBC reports from Athens about the current position of the Greek extremists political party. Mark Lowen, BBC correspondent in Athens, writes that “their critics call them violent extremists, but they try to show off their soft side.” Golden Dawn members appear as philanthropists, delivering food items [...]
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16 Businessmen From Greece and Cyprus Make ‘Sunday Times’ 2012 ‘Rich List’
According to a recent article in The Sunday Times regarding Britain’s Rich List, it seems that “money goes to money” indeed. The newspaper reports that the wealthiest men of Britain have become richer than ever, possessing total assets of £508 billion (£414 billion), despite the fact that the country is experiencing its worst recession since [...]
British Sunday Times: There May Be Upheaval in Greece After This Week’s Elections
According to several international media, the Greek May 6 elections will not provide the solution to any problems of the country. On the contrary, they refer to the possibility of political chaos after this Sunday’s elections, which would be a disaster for the Greek state. British newspaper The Sunday Times writes that the Greek extremists party Golden [...]
Santini’s Mythical Leda and Swan Image Removed Due to Bestiality Charges
A Greek mythical image of Leda and the Swan had to be removed from the Scream Gallery in Mayfair where it was exhibited after a Metropolitan police officer complained that the artwork condoned bestiality. The image was exhibited in the art gallery for almost a month without any complaints from visitors and the public. It [...]
Mykonos calls on London for Advertisement
Mykonos island is pretty well-known all around the world. The Greek island attracts hundreds of young tourists during the summer, famous for its beautiful beaches and its cosmopolitan night life. Actors, directors and renowned fashion designers, not only from Europe but also from Hollywood, visit Mykonos every year. But however popular it is, Mykonos needs [...]
Greek National Theater Performs Shakespeare in London for ‘Globe to Globe’ Festival
One of the most anticipated theater festivals, the Globe to Globe Festival, was inaugurated in London on the occasion of the 2012 Olympic Games. The Greek National Theater presents a performance of “Pericles,” directed by Giannis Houvardas in translation by Dionysis Kapsalis in the well-known Globe Theatre on April 26 and 27. Globe To Globe [...]
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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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