On Monday,  December 9, Canadian author Margaret Atwood received an honorary degree from the University of Athens at a ceremony that took place at the Consulate General of Greece in Toronto, Canada.

“Margaret Atwood is one of Canada’s most celebrated  authors and her works are well known in Greece,” noted  Canadian ambassador to Greece, Robert Peck. “As we mark the conclusion of events marking the 70th anniversary of Canada-Greece diplomatic relations, we celebrate this special tribute together” he said.

Margaret Atwood has written a lot of books many times  inspired by Greek mythology.  ( e.g."The Penelopiad" etc.)

Greek authorities are working with European Union officials but further progress is needed, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Monday evening after the end of a session of eurozone finance ministers in Brussels.

AGC subsidiary Jermyn Street Real Estate fund acquired the Asteras Hotel complex (Astir Palace Vouliagmeni) for about 400 million euros representing investors from different Arab countries (about 85% of their funds) and from Doğuş Group (about 15%) which is controlled by Ferit Şahenk, a turkish multimillionare.

The launching of the “Movement of 58” at Acropol theater on Monday night drew a lot more people than organizers had expected. Many, and of varied political hues, were those from the political elite, the intelligentsia, and academia that attended the inaugural event.