German WWII Reparations to Greece Make NY Times Front Page
Greek demands for wartime reparations from Germany made headlines in the NY Times.
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Samaras Flies to Israel Today
Greek premier Antonis Samaras will be in Israel this afternoon (local time) with an entourage of more than 100 entrepreneurs and a host of ministers.
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Seventeen Guilty in Tsohatzopoulos Trial
Akis Tsohatzopoulos and sixteen other defendants were found guilty in a money laundering and corruption trial lasting many months'
Twelve of the of those found guilty were deemed to have no extenuating circumstances.
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Weddings affected by Crisis in Greece
Translation By Lisa Darilis
The crisis in Greece has affected many aspects of Greek life - even weddings. Wedding ceremonies have not only been affected in their numbers, but also on whether or not they will be conducted politically or religiously. For the first time in decades, the number of political wedding ceremonies has surpassed the number of religious ones. What is the difference? The cost and the reactions of the Greek Orthodox Church.
- Written by jo.daril
Paulo Fissa's Murder Described in Detail at Testimony Hearings
Translation By Lisa Darilis
In her testimony to interrogators ,Paulo Fissa's girlfriend describes the ambush she witnessed at the moment he was murdered by the Golden Dawn Party.
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Plato's ecologically cautionary words
Global warming, climate change, pollution, the list goes on and on… We are constantly being warned that if we do not change our ways that we may permanently alter our environment. However, ecological issues and the human misuse of our natural environment and the resulting long-term consequences are not unique to our times. Nearly 2,500 years ago, Plato lamented over the land degradation that stripped the once lush hills of Greece.
The breathtaking beauty of Grecian landscape is epic, an ancient land of myth and unrivaled beauty. The inspiration for countless artists and poets… enchanting blue skies and sparkling turquoise waters, strikingly beautiful terrain; dry, rugged and barren in some areas, while fertile and green in others. However, despite the beauty of its environment, modern Greece is facing many environmental issues such as acid rain, air pollution, soil erosion, and desertification to name a few. Are modern Greeks to blame for all of the environmental woes they are facing?
We are One Greece
Translation By Lisa Darilis
"We are one Greece" say celebrity Greeks of the diaspora, as they send a distinct message of support to Greece, who is experiencing difficult times during this period of economic and social unrest. This message came in the form of a video, which was produced for Hellenic Initiative's "One Greece" campaign and was aired for the first time at their recent inaugural banquet.
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A Greek to Become Interim President of Queens College
Translation By Lisa Darilis
A prominent Greek professor will take on the presidency at Queens College of The City University of New York. Dr. James Muyskens, current Queens College president, will retire after 12 years of service.
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Panatha USA celebrates their five year anniversary
Translation By Lisa Darilis
The association of Panathinaikos soccer fans in New York, known as "Panatha USA," celebrated their five year anniversary with a special gala, which included traditional Greek appetizers and drinks, such as "tsipouro."
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Golden Dawn Leader Makes a “Non-Apologetic” Apology
Translation By Lisa Darilis
The Secretary General of the Golden Dawn Party, Nikos Michaloliakos gave a "non-apologetic" apology, which in essence is a political statement on the accusations made against him in relation to his alleged telephone conversations made before and after the murder of antifascist musical hip hop artist, Paulos Fissas.
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Greek and Israeli Air Forces Train Together
Two training exercises with the participation of Israeli Defense Forces aircraft have been announced by the Hellenic Air Force General Staff for the month of October.
S&P: B/B Rating and Positive Outlook for Greece
Standard & Poor's on Friday reaffirmed Greece's B-/B credit rating with positive outlook.
Dendias Talks About Golden Dawn on CNN
Greece is determined to eradicate all racist elements in its police force was the message sent by public order minister Nikos Dendias through an interview with CNN on Thursday evening.
Samaras: Results of US Visit Excellent
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras characterized the Hellenic Initiative event he attended in NY as "very emotional."