Nielsen, a leading global provider of insights and analytics regarding what consumers watch and buy, released a new report on consumers’ confidence during the last quarter of 2011, indicating that consumer confidence in Greece took another dive, with nine out of 10 consumers considering the recession will continue in the months ahead. One in three [...]
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Pantelis Voulgaris Expresses Wish to Shoot Film on Cyprus
On the occasion of the Greek Letters Day and before a full hall in the Univeristy of Cyprus, Greek filmmaker Pantelis Voulgaris has expressed his wish to shoot a film on Cyprus. The Greek filmmaker pointed out his love for Cyprus and highlighted the symbolic Cypriot participation in the production of his film “Deep Soul”. [...]
Sea-Based Public Transportation Το Become Reality in Thessaloniki
The most popular work to become a reality in the port city of Thessaloniki, along with the Metro, is the sea-based public transportation network, which will boost the tourist economy of the city as well as enable its residents to move quickly and cheaply to their destinations. The seven little boats are now finally available [...]
“From Nubia to Sudan” With the Greek-Norwegian Archaeological Mission
by Zdravka Mihaylova TWO BRIGHT YOUNG SCHOLARS ON ARCHAEOLOGY AND WATER POLITICS Interview with Alexandros Tsakos and Henriette Hafsaas-Tsakos Last October the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art inaugurated the photo exhibition ‘From Nubia to Sudan through the Eyes of the Greek-Norwegian Archaeological Mission’ (6 October 2011-19 February 2012). The photographs have been taken by Alexandros [...]
Lung Cancer Becomes an Epidemic in Greece
In spite of stricter laws banning smoking in public places, including cafes, bars and nightclubs, that have been enforced since 2010, deaths due to lung cancer in Greece show no sign of abating, and actually rose in 2011, scientists reported. The figures showed that there were still 7,000 deaths related to lung cancer every year [...]
Greece Among Top Romantic Destinations
The site boldsky (boldsky.com) ranked Greece as one of the most romantic destinations in the world, due to the favorable summer climate, large number of islands, variety in island activities, and its scenic and architectural wonders. This is what they had to say about Greece: “The Greek civilisation did not spring up from the earth [...]
Greek Islands Among World’s Best Sailing Destinations
Yachting & Boating World (ybw.com), a site for avid sailers and travelers, ranked the Greek islands as one of the best sailing destinations in the world, due to the favorable summer climate, large number of islands, variety in island activities, and excellent cuisine to provide a great lunch or dinner break for any worn out [...]
Shocking Evidence on “New Homeless” Phenomenon Spreading in Athens
Deputy Health Minister Markos Bolaris, Athens mayor George Kaminis, and representatives of the Athens Holy Archdiocese and the National Committee for the Rights of Man have submitted shocking evidence casting light on the tremendous dimensions of the “new homeless” phenomenon spreading around in Athens. According to the evidence, the continuous economic crisis has not only [...]
Byzantine and Christian Museum To Host Danish Per Kirkeby Exhibition
Internationally recognized Danish artist, Per Kirkeby, will have his work exhibited in Greece for the first time this February at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens. The exhibition, entitled “A creative dialogue with Byzantine Art” inlcudes 29 of Kirkeby’s works and will open its doors to the public on February 1, at 19:30. A [...]
Fewer EU Tourists In November 2011, but New Tourist Market Emerges
The Central Bank of Greece announced on Tuesday a drop in the number of German tourists visiting Greece in November 2011, which resulted in a 12.5 percent fall in German tourism compared to November 2010. Receipts from German visitors recorded a 50.4 percent decrease, while those from British tourists increased by 18.3 percent. However, a [...]
Greek State Prize for Overall Contribution to Literature Goes To Dinos Christianopoulos
Dinos Christianopoulos, Thomas Korovinis, George Makropoulos and Christos Oikonomou are the winners of the Greek State Literature Prizes for 2011, according to the relevant decision of the State Awards Committee of the Ministry of Culture announced earlier today. The Major Prize of Greek Letters was unanimously decided to be granted to Dinos Christianopoulos, in recognition [...]
Libyan Baby Boy Dies Of H1N1 In Athens’ Hospital
According to Kathimerini daily, a seven-month-old baby of Libyan background died in an Athens Children’s hospital on Friday, after being infected with the H1N1 flu virus. This is the first such fatal incident reported in Greece in 2012. According to the attending doctors, the baby boy had been infected with the virus back in Libya, [...]
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02 / 11 Cabinet Approves Debt Deal After PM Warns of ‘Chaos’
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02 / 10 Papademos Says He Will Remove Dissenters Because Default Would Bring Misery
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02 / 10 ASE: Nervous Breakdown in Athens
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02 / 10 Greek Pirate Party Enters Greek Political Life
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02 / 10 Former President of Macedonian Studies Association Passes Away
Calendar – Exhibits, Concerts, Fun
- Lecture on Human Values by Academic Helene Glykatzi-Arhweiler February 8, 2012
- 3rd Annual Greek Shipping Forum to Be Held in Athens February 8, 2012
- 11th Athens Xclusive Designers Week in March February 7, 2012
- Australian Embassy in Athens Celebrates Australia Day February 4, 2012
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