A Greek- German journalist, Alexandros Stefanidis, decided to write the German history of the last decades from a special view. He documented its history through the eyes of his family, who are owners of a restaurant in Karlsruhe. What kind of logical consequences does the Greek immigration in Germany create? Factories, restaurants decorated with meanders, [...]
New Chief of Ecumenical Patriarchate Declared Yesterday
Yesterday Mr. Pantelis Vingas, President of the Community of Neochori and representative of minority institutions in the General Directorate of Vakoufia, Ankara, was declared “Chief of the Great Church of Christ”, by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. After the service held in the church of the Annunciation in Vafeochori, Bosporus, there was a special ordination ceremony during [...]
“Charity” Painting Exhibition by Greek Artist Hosted in Sofia
The charity painting exhibition of Greek artist Angelos Papadopoulos is hosted in the National Art Centre of Sofia. As the Bulgarian new agency BTA notes, 50% of the receipts from his works will be donated to the Home for Children and Juveniles with Mental Retardation “St. Panteleimon” of Vidrare, Bulgaria. The artist has so far [...]
“Istanbul, The Eternal Capital” Photo Exhibition Launches
A photo exhibition by Tasos Venetsanopoulos, titled “Istanbul, The Eternal Capital”, was inaugurated yesterday by President of Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation, Mr. Osman Kavala, at Cezayir Meeting Hall, Galatasaray, Istanbul. In his black and white photos, Mr. Venetsanopoulos tried to snap Istanbul’s daily life and belaud its incomparable glory. The exhibition takes place until [...]
Myrtis’ Reconstruction on Display in Montenegro
The girl that put a face to distant antiquity, the reconstructed 11-year-old ‘Myrtis’ of ancient Athens, has moved to a new ‘home’ at the Museum in the city of Podgorica, in Montenegro. The nameless young girl that died and was buried in a mass grave during the plague that struck Athens in 430 B.C. will [...]
Parthenon Photo Exhibition Profiled in “Ellada” Greek-Russian Magazine
A special feature in the Russian magazine “Ellada” (Greece), which is published in Moscow, was dedicated to the “Marbles” photo exhibition and its creator Mr. Apostolos Papapostolou. The above mentioned magazine is the only printed medium in Russia specialized in topics related to Greece and Cyprus. The article outlines the profile and work of Mr. [...]
Greeks Protest Culture Minister at Europa Parliament (video)
Protests against Greek politicians are continuing in Greece and abroad. The last victim was Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Geroulanos. He was attending the event “2,500+1 years after the Marathon Battle” at Europa Parliament in Brussels, when members of Belgian Solidarity Committee with Greeks raised a banner stating: “EU & IMF Barbarians, Listen Up – [...]
Greek Islands Photo Exhibition at Greek Tourism Organization, Vienna
A photo exhibition dedicated to the unique light of the Greek islands was inaugurated at the offices of the Greek Tourism Organization in Vienna. It will last until the 26th of April. “The light that never turns off” is the title of the exhibition of the Austrian artist, real estate agent and friend of Greece, [...]
UK Lures Rich Immigrants through New Visa Rules
The UK has announced new visa rules which would allow wealthy foreign-born investors and entrepreneurs to gain permanent residence (properly known as indefinite leave to remain) in the nation much more quickly than normal. The new rules, which take effect in April 2011, would allow people who invest at least 5 million to settle (indefinite [...]
Albanians Demonstrate Against Greek Mayor of Chimara
According to an announcement by the police authorities of Avlona, in Albania, they prohibited a demonstration against the Mayor of Chimara and President of the Democratic Union of the Greek minority “Omonoia”, Vasilis Bolanos. As reported, the demonstration was prohibited because people participating didn’t have the permission to organize it. Police authorities blocked tens of [...]
“Spiegel” Article Accuses Greek Health Minister of not Obeying Papandreou’s Measures
“Spiegel” hosts a short report about Greece, entitled “Fight for Survival”. The piece is full of hints against Greek Health Minister Andreas Loverdos. The article underlines that during a period when Prime Minister, George Papandreou, is accused for corruption, Andreas Loverdos employs “fellows”. The reportage also mentions: “For the time being, George Papandreou has only [...]
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