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Efthymios Kalaras: Making Greek History at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
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By By Justin A. Rice | For the IPC - From the stadion races at the original Olympiads to wrestling in both ancient and modern times, Greeks conjure many Olympic and Paralympic images from a wide range of sports.
Skiing,...
Greece
Torch Relay for Sochi Winter Olympics to Reach Athens Friday
The Olympic Flame which was ignited on Sunday for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics continued its journey across Greece on Thursday and is due to reach Athens on Friday afternoon.
On the fifth day of the Greek leg of the...
Culture
Sochi 2014 Olympic Flame Arrives in Patras
A special event took place in the city of Patras where the Olympic flame was received of the 23rd Winter Olympic Games "Sochi 2014" which will be held in Russia.
The Mayor of Patras, Giannis Dimaras, in his address underlined...
Greece
Sochi Flame lit in Greek Rehearsal
Using the sun's rays at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics, organizers carried out a successful rehearsal Saturday to light the flame for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Under clear skies, actresses dressed as ancient priestesses took part in the...
Greece
New Greek Scheme: Pay Pedophiles, Thieves, Arsonists, Masochists
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Who says Socialism isn’t working in Greece just because the government has dismantled social welfare programs, cut worker’s pay by 30 percent, raised their taxes (making the poor pay while rich tax evaders don’t), has slashed pensions, is...
Greece
President Pavlopoulos Sends Condolences to Russian President Putin (Video)
President of Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Sunday ordered general secretary of the Greek presidency ambassador Georgios Gennimatas to call the Russian Embassy in Athens and convey his condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin and to the families of the...
Culture
Bribery in Abundance: From Ancient Olympics to Present Rio 2016 Games
It seems that there is a constant in the Olympics that has survived the test of time over the past 2,000 years. From ancient times to the modern games, bribery has played a consistent role in the games.
It's All...
Economy
Dimitris Mardas: Russian Investors Showing Strong Interest in Several Sectors of the Greek Economy
Russian investors are showing strong interest in several sectors of the Greek economy, focusing on transport and inter-regional cooperation, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister responsible for International Economic Affairs Dimitris Mardas told ANA-MPA in an interview on Thursday.
“There is strong...
Economy
Greece and Russia Deliberating Over Tourism Partnership According to Deputy Foreign Minister
A Greek-Russian cooperation on tourism is under discussion, Deputy Foreign Minister responsible for International Economic Relations Dimitris Mardas said on Friday to Praktorio 104.9 FM.
It refers to cruise ships that will carry Russian tourists from the port of Sochi...
Greece
Greeks Smoke to Forget Their Problems, Study Finds
An online survey conducted by AKOS, a non-profit company, sheds intriguing light on Greek smokers, non-smokers and those who have kicked the habit. The survey has attempted to map smokers' profiles, the conditions under which new smokers start smoking, the...
Greece
Athens Olympics Leave Mixed Legacy, 10 Years Later
AP - In an obscure corner of a park sits a forlorn reminder that, 10 years ago, Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics. The crumbling miniature theater is inscribed with the words "glory, wealth, wisdom, victory, triumph, hero, labor"...
entertainment
Luxurious Party Held in Chalkidiki
An extremely luxurious party hosting international wealthy businessmen was held on May 1st in Chalkidiki, northern Greece.
The event was organized for the opening of the “Pomegranate Wellness Spa Hotel” in Nea Potidea, in Chalkidiki and cost one million euros....
Greece
Greece Hands Olympic Flame to Russia
With a protest from Greek gay groups outside, the Olympic flame on Oct. 5 was handed over to the organizers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics that will be held in the Russian winter resort. The ceremony took place...
Greece
Olympic Flame for 2014 Winter Olympics Shines on Acropolis Hill
The Olympic Flame for the 2014 Winter Olympics has shone on the Acropolis hill since Friday afternoon when the torch relay across Greece ended.
On Saturday, the sacred flame which was lit last Sunday at Olympia, the birthplace of the...
Crime
Greeks Avoid Taxes With Bulgarian IDs and Plates
They are born in Greece, live in Greece but that does not stop them from getting Bulgarian IDs and license plates for their cars, to avoid taxes in their country. Neighboring EU country Bulgaria seems to offer the whole...