After lengthy discussions, the EU Summit meeting finally came to an end, concluding to the rollover of the 110 billion euro EU loan for 10 years, along with a cut in the interest rate by 1% relatively to the current rate. Greek PM George Papandreou stated that the profit by this reduction of the interest rate [...]
European Parliament Members Detained in Northern Cyprus
Authorities in the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north on Saturday, detained some members of the European Parliament who had gone there to make a survey of destroyed sites of cultural heritage. Greek Cypriot MEP Eleni Theocharous, a member of the group, told Cyprus’ state radio that the parliament members were apprehended while visiting cultural sites near [...]
“Alexander the Great” Performance in Bruxelles
This play, for the first time on stage will be scripted in Greek. It is the most famous play ever written for Alexander the Great. Since its premiere (Paris, 1665), it has been played in various cities and countries. This play has established Racine as a prominent author and poet. The great author uses history, [...]
Larnaka-London Route Established by Aegean Airlines
An opening to the Cypriot market has been assumed by Aegean Airlines, using the runway in Heathrow acquired by Olympic Air, for immediate flights for the route between Larnaka-London. Aegean is attempting to get a portion of the air flights between Cyprus and Britain. Until now, it has been ruled by British Airways and the [...]
Greek Basketball Team of Munchen Honored with Basket Award
A big honor was given to the Greek basketball team Bc Hellenen Munchen, founded 1966 in Munchen. The team won the pangermanic Basket Award for its fast development the last years (from 60 members to 204), and for the creation of many youth teams U8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20 but mostly for the composure [...]
Angelos Epithemiou is a Shooting Star at Wulfrun Hall
So what’s in Angelos’s bag? Having spent an evening in his company, I’d say he carries with him a Vic & Bob DVD, the remnants of a closing-down sale at a joke shop, and an industrial strength halluicinogenic. Angelos Epithemiou, a half-Greek burger salesman and vehicle for British comedian Renton Skinner, brought his anarchic comedy [...]
Bulgari Joins the LVMH Empire
LVMH, the world’s top luxury retailer, said Monday it will take control of Bulgari for 4.3 billion euros in a deal to challenge Cartier and Tiffany in the jewellery business. Bulgari, whose jewels are worn by the likes of Sofia Loren, Tina Turner and Keira Knightley, will receive 16.5 million shares from LVMH worth 1.9 [...]
“The Last Greek” Book Released by Aris Fioretos
“Τhe Last Greek” is the title of the latest novel by Aris Fioretos, a Swεdish writer of Greek origin. The main caracter is Yannis Georgiadis, who immigrates to Sweden , in the mid ‘60’s, after loosing his fathers house gambling. Although the plot is unravelled in a three years time, the story is expanded throughout [...]
Melina Mercouri Exhibition at Hellenic Foundation for Culture, Belgrade
From March 21st until the 8th of April, the branch of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in Belgrade will present a photo exhibition, dedicated to Greek artist and politician Melina Mercouri. The photo exhibition entitled “I Was Born Greek” is organized on the occasion of the 90th anniversary since her birth. The exhibition captures moments [...]
Greek-Austrian Designer Nicolas-Andreas Taralis Charms Paris
The internationally known designer Nicolas-Andreas Taralis presented a few days ago, his new collection for the coming winter at Fashion Week that took place in Paris. He got the best reviews from the fashion specialists. The designer opened his collection with a romantic Victorian blouse matched with black leather pants. Then followed lights shirts with [...]
Varvara Philiou Wins 2 Medals at “Gymnastics International”
17-year-old Greek champion won a silver and a bronze medal at the “Gymnastics International” in Fellbach-Schmiden, Germany. She came second in ribbon with 25.634 points and third in clubs with 25.775 points. Moreover, she came forth in ball with 25.383 and fifth in hoop with 24.692 points. “Varvara was great. I knew her presence would [...]
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05 / 19 EU Court: Greece Must Pay
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05 / 19 Even Bild Admired Agathonas At Eurovision
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05 / 18 Three Greek Islands On EU Cheap List
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05 / 18 The Greek Who Can Spy On Earth
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05 / 18 Former Consul Tipaldos Died In Italy
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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
