Europe
Europe
Bulgarians Are Living the ‘Greek Dream’
Bulgarians may not be considered “high level” tourists — their average per capita expenditure per trip does not exceed 500 euros — but this year, they've flooded Greek summer destinations in northern Greece. Their arrival has helped balance the recent decline in Russian...
Energy
Greece and Bulgaria Discuss Gas Imports
The Bulgarian government announced on Thursday that the country is talking with Greece concerning gas imports, fearing that the Ukraine crisis may lead to disruption of supply from Russia.
Poland, Slovakia and Austria have reported slight decline in supply from Russia in recent...
Europe
Leonidas Kavakos Named Artist of the Year
British magazine "Gramophone" honored Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos with the prestigious "Artist of the Year" award in a ceremony that took place in London.
The 46 year-old artist said that he was "deeply touched" by the recognition and this great distinction.
"I strongly believe...
Europe
Armani’s Greek Designer Protege Participates in Milan Fashion Week
Angelos Bratis, Giorgio Armani’s latest protégé, is a Greek designer who was lucky to be chosen by the famous Italian to get Milan Fashion Week started with his own show in Armani’s theater.
Bratis, 36, was anxious to prove that he...
Europe
Greek Doctors Prosper in Germany
At the end of 2013, 1,125 Greek doctors worked in the area of North Rhine - Westphalia in Germany. They constitute the largest group of foreign doctors who "can contribute to the further improvement of the German health system," said Health...
Economy
EP Approves Aid to Redundant Workers in Greece, Spain, Netherlands and Romania
EU aid to help workers made redundant in various industries in Greece, Spain, The Netherlands and Romania to find new jobs was approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday. The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) funding, which would complement...
Europe
Scotland Independence: “The Curse of Minerva” to Britain Gets Fascinatingly Relevant in Lord Byron’s Poem
You may wonder what is the connection between the referendum for Scotland's Independent with Lord Elgin and Lord Byron, but the answer lies in the verses of an old poem that reveals a "Curse" which "will break Britain."
With 309 verses,...
Archaeology
Turkey: Ancient Greek Theater Found in Magarsos
Archaeologists have unearthed the glorious amphitheater of the ancient Greek city of Magarsos (currently named Kataras) in Turkey.
The ancient theater is located in the southern province of Adana, while Magarsos is one of the ancient Greek cities that was not able...
Europe
The Greek King of Cocktails
Greek bartender Thanasis Kouziokas won the fourth Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations cocktail competition.
The bartender of Groove Cocktail Bar in Greece won eight international competitors at Gin Mare’s competition held in Ibiza, Spain, yesterday.
He also won 4,500 euros and the ambassador position for...
Diaspora
Greek School Prevented from Opening in Imbros
Turkish Education Ministry prevented the opening of Imbros' Greek school on the grounds that the building was not "ready to operate" in the upcoming school year, started on September 1.
After being closed for 50 years, the Private Imbros Greek Primary School reopened on September...