The Greek debt crisis and its political dimensions are prompting increasingly more wealthy Greeks into purchasing property in the British capital as a form of beneficial investment. According to an extensive Reuters report, expensive houses in London have become the main economic attraction lately not only for prosperous Greeks but the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese [...]
Patriarch Bartholomew Honored With ‘Freedom of Worship Award’
Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has once again been acknowledged for his humanistic actions. Not only is he regarded as the “Green Patriarch” by many due to his environmental sensitivity during the last twenty years – which is rather rare for a spiritual leader – and as a peace-building agent in Eurasia, but now he is [...]
BBC: 6 Substantiated Viewpoints on Greece’s Probable Euro Exit
While Greek politicians go on with their vain negotiations over the formation of a coalition or unity or national salvation government, Europe is being prepared for a possible Euro exit of Greece. But amidst the speculation, the rumors and the dozens of articles no one seems aware of that exit’s consequences. Six professionals try to [...]
Lazopoulos and Alexiou Charm German Audience
Comedian Lakis Lazopoulos gave a glorious performance last Saturday night in Dusseldorf in front of 2,669 spectators. The tickets were sold-out days before the event, proving the popularity the actor enjoys among Greek-Germans. His European tour premiere was apparently very successful. Guest star singer Charis Alexiou made the evening even more unforgettable for the audience. [...]
Skopje Stamp Spells ‘Macedonia’ Wrong
The Skopje stamp exhibits enormous diplomatic skills. It appears to have given a tricky yet effective solution to the year-lasting “Macedonian” issue. Well, we hoped that it was true, but what is described is actually nothing but a parody. The FYROM post published a series of stamps depicting the member-states of the EU. The stamp [...]
Greek Post-War Paintings to be Sold at Bonhams Auction House
This may not be the first time that Bonhams auction house sells Greek painters’ works, but it is great news that international auction houses have decided to include Greeks in their auction. The painting titled “Dioskouros II” by Nikos Engonopoulos and “Eroticon” by the “great Greek master of geometric abstraction, Yannis Moralis” will go under [...]
Sharp Increase of Greek Doctors in German Hospitals
Germany appears to be flooded with Greek doctors. Recent data showed that Greece has been pumping German hospitals with doctors, followed by the fact that scientists’ immigration has sharply increased during the last years as a result of the financial crisis. 1,500 Greek doctors worked in Germany back in 2007, while today that number amounts [...]
Russian Patriarch Kirill Gives Greek Wine to Vladimir Putin for Inauguration
On May 7, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia celebrated a prayer service on the occasion of Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as President of the Russian Federation. The Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church met the Russian President and his wife at the entrance to the Cathedral of the Annunciation. After the liturgy, [...]
Der Spiegel: Acropolis, Adieu!
“Acropolis, Adieu! Why Greece must leave the euro,” reads the front-page headline of Germany’s most influential magazine Der Spiegel, joining a chorus of voices in Europe’s paymaster country suggesting an exit may now be the best option. In a sign Germany is coming to terms with a possible Greek departure, senior players in both business [...]
Greeks in Austria to Honor Victims of Nazi Occupation
Hellenism of Austria will commemorate and honor the 3,700 Greeks fallen under the Nazi army during World War II on Sunday at the concentration camp of Mauthausen in northern Austria. Greek-Orthodox Metropolitan Bishop and Nuncio of Hungary and central Europe Arsenios will hold a memorial service for the Greek victims. There will be speeches and [...]
Mario Monti: “Greece Had to Give Up Part of Its Sovereignty”
“Greece, Ireland and Portugal, the three countries where the EU/ECB/IMF bailout packages have been imposed, all had to give up part of their national sovereignty. I wish this never happens to Italy because the consequences are incalculable,” stated today prime minister of Italy Mario Monti. According to the technocrat PM of Italy elected last November, [...]
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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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