Three Greeks who were being held in the Turkish-occupied territory of Cyprus have been released, the Greek Foreign Ministry said. The three Greek citizens were detained after being accused of having unlawfully entering the Turkish territories being held in defiance of international law. There is a crossing point in the capital of Nicosia. After the [...]
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Brutal Athens Attack Scars Afghan Teen
A 14-year-old Afghan youth said he was beaten in Athens and doctors at Medecins du Monde (MDM,) a health care volunteer group, said they treated him for serious injuries, including to his face. The boy said that a group of men dressed in black clothes, assaulted him, beat him and scarred his face with a [...]
Ios’ Skotyri Cheese Capturing Market
Skotyri, the traditional soft goat cheese from the island of Ios, which has a spicy flavor and savory aroma of savory, is quickly gaining in popularity among restaurants and in supermarkets across Greece and abroad. Skotyri has gotten its name from the word askos (goat skin), where it is put in order to mature. It [...]
My Greek Drama Blasts Greek Politicians
In her biography My Greek Drama, the woman who led the Organising Committee for the Olympic Games 2004 in Athens, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki took shots at politicians whose paths crossed hers during that contentious time. She said the book is “a story of life and love, success and failure, betrayal and vindication,” and it is being [...]
TUC’s Research on Greek Crisis
Most Cretans consider today’s fiscal policy as an obstacle to the development of enterprises, according to a Pan-Cretan Poll on development, while they express their concern about the services provided by universities. At the same time, Cretans say that Greek businesses can become competitive and they also seem confident that Greek tourism will be a [...]
Art Athina Fair Comes to Athens
First launched in 1993 by the Hellenic Art Galleries Association, Art Athina stands today as one of the longest-lasting contemporary art fairs in Europe and the largest annual visual arts event in Greece, attracting 18,000 visitors. Art-Athina brings together significant Greek and foreign art galleries, cultural institutions, curators, collectors, art critics and art lovers. Art Athina [...]
Political Party Drachma 5 Launched
The formation of a new political party with a view to returning to the drachma was proceeded by University professor Theodoros Katsanevas along with director Nikos Iatridis and journalist Stephanos Mitilineos. The name of the new political party is, Drachma, Five Star Greek Democratic Movement. The basic party platforms are: the overthrow of the Memorandum, [...]
Zakynthos Hosts Creative Art Meeting
The Municipality of Zakynthos is organizing for the second year in a row the International of Art and Creation Festival which aims to establish international art meetings on an annual basis and use the island as its destination. Besides the artistic renderings of the natural beauty and historical monuments of the island coupled with the [...]
Thessaloniki Metro Passes Ancient Finds
There has been a long debate on the Thessaloniki railway network excavations and whether Thessaloniki’s Pompeii will be saved instead of being covered by the new metro network. Since the proceedings of the railway began, many findings came to light, such as 3,000 graves, 5,000 vessels, 1,500 pieces of jewelry, a basilica dating from the [...]
Criminal Lawyer Alexandros Katsantonis Dies
Well-known criminal lawyer Alexandros Katsantonis passed away at the age of 86. He was hospitalized in Athens with serious heart problems. He was a legendary figure of Greek courts, leading some of the cases heavily publicized, such as the November 17th Terrorist Organization, the case of Alexandros Grigoropoulos and of entrepreneur Joseph Vagionis and [...]
Eirinaios Passes Away
Former Metropolitan of Kissamos – Selinos, Eirinaios Galanakis, passed away at 102 on the morning of April 30. He was born in Nerohori of Apokoronos on 10 November 1911. He studied at the Seminary of Crete and at the Theological Faculty of the University of Athens, from which he graduated in 1937. He pursued his [...]
Piraeus Lawyers VP Resvanis Kills Self
The Vice-President of the Piraeus Lawyers Association Constantinos Resvanis jumped to his death from the fifth floor of his office building on April 30, officials said, adding that he was facing severe financial problems and had attempted suicide in December last year. Resvanis, who was 55, was born in Piraeus. He was accredited to appear [...]
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Calendar – Exhibits, Concerts, Fun
- Greek-By-Choice Pedro Olalla Honored May 20, 2013
- AHEPA Day Celebration Hosted In Athens May 20, 2013
- Greek Gastronomy Days At Benaki Museum May 20, 2013
- Open Call for Greek Designers May 19, 2013
