The editors of an article on the Austrian paper ‘Profil’, Guenter Mueller and Robert Treichler, pose a simple question to the European Governments: “if they would still support all these measures imposed on Greece if these measures have been imposed to their own countries”. The article, accompanied by relevant tables, refers to the cuts of [...]
Poetry Competition in Russia Dedicated to Greece
A poetry competition dedicated to the historic Greek homeland is being organized by the SAE Region of former USSR countries, within the context of March 25th anniversary events. The competition is being carried out through the website: www.greeks-su.com, with an aim to promote Greek culture, forge the unity of the Diaspora, offer social and patriotic [...]
Greek-Irish Model Georgia Salpa Participates in UK Celebrity Big Brother 2012
Georgia Salpa is a Greek-Irish model recognised as Ireland’s premier glamour model. Recently she participated in the Channel 5 show Celebrity Big Brother in the UK where she was the third housemate evicted. Since then Georgia has become the centre of attention. Born to a Greek father and Irish mother in Athens, Salpa moved to [...]
Meeting For Promotion Of Greek-Turkish Financial Relations
A meeting was held on Thursday between the Deputy Tourism and Culture Minister of Greece, Giorgos Nikitiadis and the Chairman of Izmir Chamber of Commerce Ekrem Demirtas, focusing on Greek-Turkish financial relations with an emphasis on the sectors of business and tourism. Nikitiadis emphasized prospects for closer bilateral cooperation in the sea cruise sector, which [...]
Byzantine Necropolis At the Mercy of Treasure Hunters
Treasure hunters have plundered two historic Byzantine sites in Istanbul, apparently due to the lack of preventative measures to protect them. Two historic sites, the caves of İnceğiz and the İnceğiz necropolis of Maltepe, which were declared first-degree archeological sites in 1994 by the Istanbul Board of Protection of Cultural and Natural Assets, have since [...]
King’s College Holds Book Launch for Tome on Greek Cinema
Co-edited by Dr. Lydia Papadimitriou (Film Studies, Liverpool John Moores University) and Dr. Yannis Tzioumakis (Communications and Media, University of Liverpool), the first collection of essays on Greek cinema to be published in English entitled “Greek Cinema: Texts, Histories, Identities” (Intellect publications) was successfully launched last week at King’s College, London. Co-hosted by the Department [...]
Greek Researcher Helps Design Innovative Folding Car of the Future
Dimitris Papanikolaou is the only Greek researcher working for the Hiriko project. With seven more researchers, Papanikolaou saw their common idea becoming real with the Hiriko city car, an innovative vehicle of the future that aims at changing driving habits in major metropolitan areas. The “Hiriko”, the Basque word for “urban”, is an electric two-seater [...]
The Moulin Rouge Dancer from Crete
Antonis Kosmadakis was born in Crete, Greece. He started dancing at the age of 18, at the School of Classical and Contemporary Dance of Klaire Giouavanaki. According to Kosmadakis’ statements to ellines.com network, his immersion in dancing occurred by chance. He had been involved with artistic gymnastics for 12 years and had received numerous distinctions [...]
Member of European Parliament Suggests Rebranding Greece
A politician with the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP) said over the weekend that debt-burdened Greece is in need of a new image – and proposed giving the country a new name internationally to help it start over. Jorgos Chatzimarkakis, a German member of the European Parliament, made his remarks to the Bild daily. “For many [...]
ICJ Decides Against Italy Regarding Compensation for Nazi Crimes
The International Court of Justice in Hague announced its decision on the German compensations to Greece for Nazi crimes during World War II; the court ruled against Italy. 12 voted in favor of Germany and only 3 against. The case file concerns the surviving victims and the relatives of the victims from the Distomo Massacre, [...]
Greek-Turkish Media Artists Cooperate to Produce Short Films
The “North Aegean Narratives” project has been designed by Istanbul Digital Culture and Art Foundation. Istanbul Digital leads and manages project implementation together with its main project partner KEDE – Center for Research and Action on Peace of Athens Greece, and its associate partners. The ultimate aim of the project is to use art as [...]
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02 / 08 Film of Swiss Director Olivier Zuchuat Features Greek Island of Makronissos
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02 / 08 Cypriot Cultural Centre of Vienna Celebrates the New Year
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02 / 08 Mt. Athos Promoted as Major Tourism Destination in Brussels
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02 / 08 Greece Signs Protocol to Boost Tourism Cooperation Between Europe and South America
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02 / 08 General Directorate for Foundations Decides Galata School Should Return to School’s Foundation
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05 / 27 Dutch Newspaper Mocks Greece’s Financial Situation
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06 / 15 Parts of Alexander the Great’s Statue Being Assembled at Skopje Square
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12 / 27 Albanian Nationalists Point Finger at Archbishop Anastasios
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04 / 02 “Greeks will start begging soon” says Turkish State Minister
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12 / 26 Turkish Cypriot ‘Grinches’ Steal Christmas, Stop Holiday Liturgy
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