How the world sees Greece
… . The Greek gods indulged freely in sexual pleasure. In Greek mythology, Zeus … , but occasionally also his “arse.” Greek literature playfully described women masturbating … . The poetry of Sappho, ancient Greece’s most brilliant woman poet …
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Greece and Israel will be participating in joint aeronautical exercises and training with attack helicopter units and Special Forces units, as part of the Defense Cooperation Program (DCP) for 2017, agreed between the two countries on Tuesday. Source: ANA-MPA
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An Athens criminal court decided on Tuesday, that the exchange of lands between the Greek government and the Vatopedi monastery in northern Greece is not a “scandal,” and acquitted all 14 defendants. Among those acquitted were the monastery’s abbot, Ephraim — who in early 2012 spent three months in prison on charges of corrupt dealings […]
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This property from Athens, Greece, has seen a recent overhaul as part of an intervention into unoccupied buildings in the country. It involves a low-cost approach to upgrading living areas in an attempt to make them more desirable. The project, titled ...
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It's stories of "beauty mixed with hope mixed with devastation" that 28-year-old Ashley Anderson shared with LifeZette about the short time she spent visiting refugee camps in Greece. A California native now living in Washington, D.C., Anderson has co-led ...
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Collective bargaining is a European best practice and should be restored in Greece, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said on Tuesday, replying to SYRIZA MEP Dimitris Papadimoulis. Speaking during a discussion with MEPs on the European Parliament’s ...
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Stratos Efthymiou stated the following in response to a journalist's question regarding reports of the opening of a self-proclaimed "official delegation of the Donetsk People's Republic" in Greece: "Greece has never recognised the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic'. Any actions undermining the territorial integrity of Ukraine are in complete opposition to the Greek government's firm stance on respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity. The news agency report of the aforementioned unrecognised entity’s opening of an ‘official’ delegation obviously does not reflect the reality of the situation."
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Fox 40 continues to brings you updates on the aftermath of "New Parade Day" which took place in the City of Binghamton on Saturday, March 18th. The event was not sanctioned by Binghamton University or the City of Binghamton. According to police, 18-year ...
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The Greek television station SKAI quoted authorities as having said that the task of finding fingerprints and DNA will take time. The group had been considered defunct after 60 accused members and sympathizers were arrested over the last few years.
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ATHENS (Reuters) - The European Central Bank and two senior euro zone officials were among the intended targets of booby-trapped packages intercepted by Greek authorities on Monday, security sources said on Tuesday. Packages containing small amounts of ...
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This much is known for sure: On Christmas Eve 2014, Domenic Mineccia bought heroin for himself and his girlfriend, later found her lifeless in a bathtub, loaded her body into a car and drove around before returning to the couple's home and calling 911.
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Emel Parlar Dal, _Marmara University_; Ali Murat Kurşun, _Marmara University_, and Hakan Mehmetcik The rift between Turkey and Europe is growing. From a Turkish perspective, Ankara’s long and winding quest to join the European Union, which began in 1987, has never been less likely than it is today. [The Conversation] President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has invoked Nazism in his criticism of his European counterparts. And a recent dispute between the Turkish government and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte over Turkish ministers campaigning in Rotterdam cast a shadow over the March 15 Netherlands election. This is only the latest in a long history of self-defeating conflicts between Turkey and EU leaders. But this time around, the diplomatic crisis goes beyond European anti-AKP sentiments toward Turkey’s ruling party. It relates also to social and political transformations underway in the EU itself. TURKEY’S EU BID After positive early signs, Turkey’s EU accession process stalled in 2006 when an additional protocol, related to the division of Cyprus, was implemented to the opening of Turkey’s ports and airports to trade with Cyprus. Cyprus was partitioned in 1974, divided between the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots. Greek Cypriots have been integrated into the EU since 2004 as the sole representatives of the whole island, while Turks there live under isolation in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognised only by Ankara. In 2011, the EU Commission proposed a positive agenda for Turkey’s accession to the EU. But thanks to growing European fatigue over the enlargement of the bloc and the numerous economic and political crises it was then facing, the process again quickly ground to a halt. By 2015 Turkey’s EU process had been revitalised while refugee migration to the EU was on the rise. However, in 2016 the EU Parliament proposed a temporary freeze on talks. LOSS OF FAITH Today’s EU is not as same as the one Turkey first sought to join. For Turkey, the European ideal has deteriorated as some European countries have increasingly embraced xenophobia, islamophobia, and anti-immigration sentiments. All of these issues – which are in one way or another associated with Turkey – are discussed in the context of Turkish accession to the block. Europeans are also raising concerns about Turkey, especially after the state of emergency declared in the aftermath of the July 15 failed coup attempt. The EU is of the view that some of the measures taken during the state of emergency pose problems for freedom of expression and rule of law in Turkey. Europe wonders whether the country is experiencing a democratic backlash. Meanwhile, Europe’s weak response after the failed coup was disturbing for Turkish policy-makers and for President Erdoğan. Many European leaders stayed silent during the event and in its immediate aftermath. EU officials’ later condemnation of the attempted coup was ambiguous, and they waited two months to visit Ankara. Additionally, the failure of some EU countries to uphold European values in the context of the Arab Spring and the refugee crisis have exposed the limits of EU’s capacity to adapt itself to shifting domestic, regional and global conditions. Turkish leaders have said several times that the refugee problem is a humanitarian crisis, warning that the EU perception of refugees as a security threat is not a solution. Although it is true that the EU turned its eyes to the refugee crisis only when it started to be directly affected, some European countries, namely Germany, were the first to open their borders and integrate refugees. Therefore the main problem is not about a common European anti-refugee sentiment but rather the lack of a jointly undertaken, systematic European response to a crisis that’s banging up against the union’s door. The image of a declining EU weakened by its institutions and threatened with post-Brexit disintegration seems to be growing in Turkey. THE “OTHER” AND ULTRA-NATIONALISM IN EUROPE For Turks, this is further complicated by European foreign policy that has long perceived Turkey as the “other” in its backyard. During the period of positive relations in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this stance was largely publicly disavowed. But more recently some EU leaders have used Turkey as a political instrument, building their strong rejection of its possible accession to the EU on this view. The domestic and regional challeges Turkey faces – and more importantly the EU’s perception of them – have hampered the possibility of building a stable relationship with the EU and creating a new roadmap for Turkey to join the European bloc. Another piece to this “otherness” puzzle is the rise of ultra-nationalist parties in Europe, from the National Front in France and Alternative for Germany to the Freedom Party in the Netherlands. Opposing Turkish membership of the EU has become a useful posture for some European capitals in mustering domestic support in the age of right-wing populism. Take, for example, the dense debates on Turkey’s EU campaign during Brexit vote, and the Dutch and Austrian elections. This anti-Turkey discourse is likely to reinforce European ultra-nationalist parties in terms of obtaining more votes from the euro-sceptical, anti-Turkey electorate. But catering to nationalist instincts also makes it harder for the EU to defend its democratic credentials and to cast judgement on Turkey’s democracy. Finally, it is damaging the institutional and formal character of relations between a candidate country, Turkey, and an international organisation, the EU. A political schism among member states prevents the EU from acting as a unified, coherent potential partner. Countries that, like Turkey, are engaging in institutional relations with the EU, must now deal with many different leaders, all of whom represent not only the EU but also the various domestic shifts in their own countries. A RATIONAL COMMON GROUND Derailing Turkey’s accession process is counterproductive. It distances Turkish society from European societies and cuts off existing societal, historical and cultural ties between the two sides. Today, what remains of the progressive relation between the EU and Turkey is a loose network of institutions. This does not serve the interest of either party. It is in the direct interest of Turkey to put the progressive relations of the past back on track and draw a renewed framework based on the shared value of democracy within the EU bloc. Both parties should also boost mutual understanding by searching the possibilities of further inclusion, rather than by playing on xenophobia and exclusion. In the short term, a renewed Turkey-EU cooperation could help Europe to manage better the consequences of the Syrian crisis. For the EU, then, a stable, democratic and prosperous Turkey in its neighbourhood acts as something of a guarantee to its members’ own economic development, security and democracy. And in the long term, perhaps more importantly, such rational cooperation would bring new life to the belief in internationalism in an era marked by the rise of nationalism and populism. Emel Parlar Dal, Associate Professor of International Relations, _Marmara University_; Ali Murat Kurşun, Research Assistant, _Marmara University_, and Hakan Mehmetcik, Assistant researcher, Marmara University This article was originally published on The Conversation. 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[Bali Rice Field Indonesia]LoweStock/iStock The INSIDER Summary: * A NEW RANKING FROM TRIPADVISOR HAS FOUND THE BEST DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD TO VISIT IN 2017, BASED ON MILLIONS OF USER REVIEWS. * BALI, INDONESIA, CLAIMS FIRST PLACE, FOLLOWED BY DESTINATIONS LIKE LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK CITY, AND MORE. ------------------------- You've already got your spring bucket list sorted out. But where should you go the rest of the year? A new ranking of the world's best places to travel from TripAdvisor offers plenty of ideas. To figure out which destinations are superior to others, the trip planning site sifted through millions of user reviews for hotels, restaurants, and other attractions all over the world. The places that made the cut range from vibrant cities in Southeast Asia to idyllic Greek islands. Here's where to go in 2017, according to travelers: 25. CUSCO, PERU jeffwqc/iStock 24. BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA Juancat/Shuttershock 23. KATHMANDU, NEPAL miroslav_1/iStock SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER
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Greek female tourism professionals – owners of accommodation enterprises, family-run businesses, restaurants, tavernas, shops and stores, as well as government officials – made their presence felt at this year’s ITB Berlin held earlier this month ...
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Loutraki Greece, is a beautiful town in the Corinthian Riviera located on the Greek mainland about 81 kilometers (50 miles) west of Athens. It is a popular resort town known for its beaches, thermal spas, food and sightseeing. An ancient town stood in its ...
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Almost two thirds of Greeks consider migrants a threat on an economic, social and cultural level, according to a survey by the National Centre for Social Research (EKKE) unveiled on Tuesday. Among those taking the survey, 65 pct said that migrants were bad for Greece’s economy, 59 pct consider that migrants are taking their jobs […]
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In the midst of political and economic uncertainty in Eurozone and the Southeastern Mediterranean basin -as tension between EU member-states and Turkey unfolds- the Greek government is making important steps to implement a series of reforms, reduce ...
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As talks between senior Greek government officials and the country’s creditors continue in Brussels in search of an agreement for the conclusion of the ongoing program review, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble sent another strong message to Athens. Speaking on the sidelines of an Ecofin meeting on Tuesday – one day after a fruitless […]
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Iceland and Greece are rare examples of European countries experimenting with capital controls. Their approach to wooing back private investors is somewhat different. Iceland, which ended eight years of controls last week, seems altogether less starry-eyed.
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(Orthodox Ethos) - Archimandrite Chrysostom, the Abbot of the Holy Monastery of the Life-Giving Spring in Paros, Greece, has submitted to the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece an historic formal accusation of heresy against Patriarch Bartholomew.
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle On Monday, Borough President Eric L. Adams welcomed guests to Borough Hall to celebrate Greek-American Heritage Night. The well-attended evening included a dinner reception recognizing prominent Greek-Americans in the community.
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A record 2,043 billionaires made Forbes’ 31st annual ranking of the world’s billionaires, as featured in the March 28, 2017 issue of Forbes magazine. (Read […] The post Greeks, Greek-Americans Included in Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2017 appeared first on The National Herald.
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WINNIPEG, Canada – When Dino Chouzouris first immigrated to Winnipeg with his family from Greece in the 1970s, the pressure to assimilate into a predominantly […] The post 100 Years Jubilee of the Greek Community in Winnipeg appeared first on The National Herald.
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MONTREAL, Canada – Health tourism and its promising prospectsin Greece, is the subject of a two-day event which will be held in Montreal, Canada on […] The post Τwo-day Convention on Health Tourism in Greece to be Held in Montreal appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS: Greece stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Banking, Financials and Telecoms sectors led shares lower. At the close in Athens, the Athens General-Composite lost 0.50%. The best performers of the session on the Athens ...
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police in Greece have discovered and neutralized eight parcel bombs, addressed to European Union finance officials and businesses in various European countries, at a postal sorting office near Athens. The discovery Monday came after ...
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ATHENS: Panathinaikos' Portugal-born captain Zeca expressed joy Tuesday that he will make his Greece debut against Belgium Saturday in the World Cup qualifier in Brussels. Greece coach Michael Skibbe selected Zeca for the table-top tustle with Belgium ...
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One lucky viewer texted in on Tuesday morning to win a pair of tickets to see truTV's "Impractical Jokers" live at the Greek Theatre on September 24th. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 10am on livenation.com. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning ...
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One step further in efforts to bring in much-needed cash, Greek authorities said they are looking into expanding the current investor visa program to include individuals investing over 250,000 euros in bonds and equity. The running visa program offers ...
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GREECE will not last in the eurozone in the long run and officials working on a review of its bailout package should prepare for such a possibility, ...
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GREECE are only two points behind the Belgians having won three of four unbeaten games, beating Gibraltar, Cyprus and Estonia while drawing at ...
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Moditsi, 20, was one of a group of 13 students from Old Dominion University who traveled to Oinofyta, GREECE. They volunteered at a camp that houses ...
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GREECE has been ranked 87th out of 155 countries listed in the United Nations annual World Happiness Report. According to the report, which factors ...
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Schaeuble’s French counterpart, Michel Sapen, had reported earlier that the IMF calls for the opposition in Greece to support the fiscal measures after 2019, which, however, was denied by the Fund. “We need decisions to formulate legislation in such a ...
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Hephaestus (Roman equivalent: Vulcan) was the Greek god of fire, metal work, blacksmiths and craftsmen. According to Homer’s “Iliad”, Hephaestus was born of the union of Zeus and Hera. In another tradition, attested by Hesiod, Hera bore ...
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The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday denied reports that it had demanded the Greek government to secure the support of the opposition in voting measures required by creditors to continue bailout negotiations. According to Kathimerini newspaper, at an ...
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Greeks are known to be extremely ethnocentric and therefore xenophobic. Majority of Greeks consider migrants as a threat to economy, to social and cultural life. According to a survey conducted by the National Center for Social Research (EKKE): 65% think that migrants harm the Greek economy 63% consider Greece has become a worse place to … The post Survey: Majority of Greeks think “migrants as threat to economy, social and cultural life” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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After the USA, also the UK will ban large electronics on some flights from Middle East, Africa. The UK has announced a cabin baggage ban on laptops on passenger flights from six Middle East and North African countries. According to a statement issued by the UK government: Phones, laptops and tablets larger than 16.0cm x … The post UK joins US electronics ban on flights from several Middle East and African countries appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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UCFPD has confirmed a series of car break-ins took place on campus Monday night, specifically greek row. At least 30 vehicles near the Lake Claire apartment and Greek Row houses were broken into, according to the UCFPD press release. Police also found ...
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Oakland Park, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2017 -- Thomas R. Cutler announced the Manufacturing Media Consortium will meet on July 3, 2017 in Athens, Greece. The meeting with several hundred members of the European members of the Manufacturing Media Consortium ...
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Despite the desire of users to add the coveted Dislike button, Facebook, last year decided to bring Reactions . Essentially the Like button enriched with more options to express your feelings for a post. The Dislike button did not come, but users received ...
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Miller continued, “The Supreme Court in Town of Greece v. Galloway upheld the narrow exception for legislative prayer but emphasized that the exception is inapplicable to prayer in public schools because students are far more susceptible to religious ...
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Investing.com – Greece stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Banking, Financials and Telecoms sectors led shares lower. At the close in Athens, the Athens General-Composite lost 0.50%. Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on ...
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… ,393 Estimated sea arrivals in Greece in 2017 compared to 67 … heavy snow storms swept across Greece for much of January, dramatically …
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ATHENS, Greece — Police in Greece are contacting the targets of …
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… talks continuing in Brussels between Greece and its lenders. Speaking at … completed is up to the Greek government”, Mr. Schauble said, ruling … partners had understood that alleviating Greek dent was contrary to EU …
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… been informed, but sources told Kathimerini newspaper they included Eurogroup President … European creditors in negotiations with Greece over its controversial bailout agreements … the Greek financial crisis, which sparked its formation in 2008. Many Greeks …
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There once was an old man who was something of a meatloaf purist. He declared - not unreasonably, mind you - that the only option for serving meatloaf was with brown gravy and mashed potatoes. I can't say I disagree, but years later I continue to admire ...
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ATHENS – Greece’s saving grace – tourists – are expected to come in droves this year with the head of the country’s tourism federation expecting […] The post Greek Tourism Expects Record-Busting 28 Million Visitors appeared first on The National Herald.
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By Andy Dabilis ATHENS – A college student who can get discount fares, Haris Moumtzelis, 19, said he understands why Greece’s Metro system has given […] The post No Honor: Greece’s Metro, Transport Turn to Turnstiles to Stop Fare Evasion appeared first on The National Herald.
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