Frappe and Freddo top the list of ice drinks in Greece, as the tradition of drinking iced coffee all year round is something that the Greeks are proud of! The summer may be almost over, but this ...
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How the world sees Greece
Friday, August 31, 2018
Frappe Vs Freddo: The Battle of the Greek Summer Coffees
Greek FM, Nikos Kotzias attends the Dubrovnik Forum 2018
Greeces Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Kotzias will participate at the thirteenth annual international conference Dubrovnik Forum 2018 which is held in Dubrovnik Croatia on Sep
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Interview of Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. Kotzias, with XINHUA News Agency (Beijing, 27.8.2018)
JOURNALIST: In recent years, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Greece has been developing continuously, and the bilateral cooperation in various fields has expanded. How do you evaluate the current China-Greece relationship? N. KOTZIAS: I think that China is a big country. Greece is a much smaller country, but both are countries with great contribution in the global civilization. In a certain way, Greece and China are two "sister countries" that grew up in parallel and established the civilization of Europe and Asia, respectively. Through our strategic partnership that we are building, we rediscovered our common journey, and I would say that Greece-China relations are at the best level after World War II. The aim of my visit here in Beijing is to further deepen relations to the benefit of the people of our countries. JOURNALIST: This year marks the fifth anniversary of China's Belt and Road initiative. What do you think are the positive effects brought by this initiative to the bilateral cooperation between China and Greece? How to deepen that cooperation under this initiative? N. KOTZIAS: I had the chance to be present together with the Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, last year, in the big international Belt and Road Forum. I think this initiative indicates the ability and the willingness of China to contribute to a better world. President Xi was able to combine the so called by Chinese people and by President Xi himself great "Chinese Dream" with the dream of many other countries for development and better life. This Chinese initiative contributes to the improvement of the living conditions of millions of people, as well as to the connectivity of the most different countries through modern infrastructure. I think it also indicates how a great country and a great civilization can combine its past with the future, that is to combine the great experiences of the Silk Road with the era of globalization. JOURNALIST: Till 2018 China has been through 40 years of reform and opening up, during which great many changes have taken place. From your experience, what changes are the most impressive and how do these changes influence the bilateral cooperation between China and Greece? N. KOTZIAS: I think China is a great proof of the importance attached to reforms. The Deng Xiaoping initiative for the Four Modernizations, initiated 40 years ago in southern China, was a bold step and was proven right. I think, if I would use a Chinese expression, the big Modernizations initiated in 1978 contributed to the creation of a world in harmony with the sky and this was beneficial to Greece. For, when the world is developed in a harmonious way, this is beneficial to countries that love peace and have great civilizations. I am here so that we further develop our political relations with China but also that we take advantage of the very good political cooperation in the field of Economy. JOURNALIST: In recent years the economic ties between China and Greece have been developed rapidly, including areas of trade, investment and tourism. What measures will Greece take to further enhance this economic cooperation with China? N. KOTZIAS: As we were discussing with the Chinese leadership three or four years ago, the "head of the dragon" has gotten ahead in the development of the economic cooperation, and now we need to go ahead with the rest of the "dragon’s body". We have taken strong steps in our cooperation but we have to do much more. In the past, there were no Chinese tourists in Greece, nowadays 150,000 Chinese tourists visit Greece, and I think that the target of a tenfold increase is possible. The Chinese citizens and you and your team you are always welcome in Greece. Besides, Greece nowadays is the gate for the Chinese trade to Europe, as COSCO has acquired the big traditional Piraeus port and transfers via this port the products to Europe. But next to infrastructure, we also want to develop our cooperation in the field of new technologies and in new entrepreneurship. On the other hand, I think it is worthwhile that the Chinese citizen tries Greek agricultural products (e.g. Greek cheese, olive oil); according to the experts, this is the healthiest diet in the world.Still, I believe that the relations of the two countries should not be only economic and political. The cooperation in the fields of culture, education, research and young people exchanges should also be enhanced. JOURNALIST: If we look at the global economy, there is actually a lot going on right now. So, with such a complex international economic environment, how do you view the future economic development of China? Are you optimistic? N. KOTZIAS: I believe that China develops its economy based on a great history and civilization. I would like to mention - not as a Minister but as a Professor of international relations - that China presents a very interesting distinctiveness. China is an ancient nation with great History and with a special relation to time, i.e. patience. Patience brings about optimism. I have confidence in the abilities of the Chinese people and of its leadership. JOURNALIST: I would like to expand our conversation to a broader perspective. Chinese President Xi Jinping has on many occasions emphasized the vision of building a community with shared future. What is your take on the vision? N. KOTZIAS: I think that the earth is a unity, the humanity is also a unity, and this is described in the book of President Xi in a highly good way. Our fates are linked and it is only with our cooperation that this planet will survive. We are a human community within a big galaxy. In order to survive we need to develop our cooperation, science, mutual understanding. JOURNALIST: China and Greece are both countries of ancient civilizations with very long History. To my knowledge, a series of cultural and people-to-people exchange activities have been carried out between the two countries, e.g. the co-organization of Ancient Civilizations Forum in 2017. What is your comment on the cultural cooperation between China and Greece? N. KOTZIAS: More than one year ago we established along with my counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi, this initiative, and one month ago we handed over the chairmanship of the Ancient Civilizations Forum from Greece to Bolivia, and it was a great pleasure to know that next year China will undertake, which means that next year we will meet in China for the 3rdAncient Civilizations Forum, and this makes me very happy. Throughout the decades that I study the Chinese civilization and the Chinese foreign policy, I have realized that there are many common aspects with Greece. Our civilizations may have developed in parallel, the Chinese one has defined developments in Asia, the Greek one has defined developments in Europe, but still there have been great different achievements; Greece brought about the concept of democracy, China the concept of the modern state. I must say that I am personally interested in something else. 3,000-4,000 ago the Chinese and the Greek thought raised the same questions, and this proves their universal character. What is a human being and which is its origin? How can I urge a good person to express its abilities? Both schools of thought confirmed the great value of education. I think these are the common aspects of Greece and China civilizations, but we can also find these common aspects in Latin America civilizations, as in Bolivia and in Peru. I would also like to stress that in Greece the philosophy of resistance has been developed, i.e. the right of the citizen to overthrow a bad state. In the Chinese thought, there is the tradition of harmony with the sky. If this relation is disrupted, the Chinese citizen has the right to struggle so as to restore it. I could mention many examples. Though, I would like to stress that we raised fundamental questions that remain true even nowadays. Our civilizations, like other civilizations, in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, are still vivid nowadays, after thousands of years, and contribute to solving major problems. This is the meaning of the Ancient Civilizations Forum that also corresponds to the spirit of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. JOURNALIST: Yes, I totally agree with your Excellency. Ancient civilizations do share many similarities in terms of philosophy and this would also have impacts on today’s world. Apart from the Ancient Civilizations Forum, what else can be done to strengthen the cultural cooperation? N. KOTZIAS: I think that we have many forms of arts that lived throughout the centuries and that define even nowadays the great Art, e.g. the Chinese opera and the Greek tragedy. We have to find ways so that Chinese opera approaches Greece and Greek tragedy is incorporated in Chinese opera. I think it would be good if we manage to establish weeks of Greek and Chinese cinema and music, so as to further strengthen our relations. I always have the dream of Chinese poetry reading in Greece and of Greek poetry reading in China, respectively. Greece has 4,000 years of tradition in poetry. It is an art form that has been mainly developed in Greece, it exists also in China, both Greek and Chinese people like poetry, so we have a lot in common in this sense.
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Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. Kotzias, following the Informal ‘Gymnich’ Meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Vienna, 31 August 2018)
Yesterday and today we had the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and in Syria in particular. I underscored the need for us to persist with a policy of peace through practical measures, which are not taken yet, that ensure the return of the refugees. We talked about transatlantic relations and the need for Europe to have an independent policy on the issues on which there is discord. Today we talked further about the Western Balkans. Once again, Greece supported the orientation towards Europe of the Western Balkan states, with which it collaborates, and where Greece can and must play a special, decisive role.
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Chelsea face ring of fire when Maurizio Sarri’s men visit Greek side PAOK in Europa League
Blues were also drawn Hungarian side outfit Vidi and Belarusian club BATE Borisov in Group L The Blues face a tricky away tie against the Greek side after they were against Razvan Lucescu's men, as we...
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Greek Migrant Center on Lesvos Reached ‘Boiling Point’
The United Nations refugee agency warned on Friday that the situation at an overcrowded reception center on Lesvos island was “reaching boiling point”. Charlie Yaxley of the U.N. High ...
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Sister Of Olympic Refugee Swimmer Arrested In Greece For Allegedly Smuggling Migrants Into Country
The sister of a Syrian refugee who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly smuggling migrants into Greece. Sarah Mardini’s lawyer Haris Petsikos made the announcemen...
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Istanbul’s Orthodox Church retains support for independent Ukrainian church
Patriarch Kirill of the Orthodox Church of Moscow visited Bartholomew I, the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church based in Istanbul, on Aug. 31 in an eleventh hour bid to prevent the Ukrainian church from being separated from Moscow.
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UNHCR: Asylum Seekers on Greek Islands Live in Squalid Conditions
The U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) warns asylum seekers and migrants who came ashore on the Greek islands are living in conditions unfit for human habitation. The agency is urging the Greek government to ...
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Career trickster fools media into announcing ‘death’ of filmmaker Costa-Gavras
One of the internet’s most notorious hoaxers on Thursday tricked media all over the world into breaking news on the death of Costa-Gavras, forcing the Franco-Greek filmmaker to deny his death publically. FRANCE 24 takes a look at how it happened.
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Mum of Irish college student arrested in Greece for suspected human trafficking insists her son is innocent
THE mum of a 24-year-old arrested in Greece for suspected human trafficking insists her son is innocent and wants the Irish Government to intervene on his behalf. Charity worker Sean Binder, who is a ...
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Statement of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Amanatidis at Panagia Soumela, Vermio (15 August 2018)
“We honour this great feast of Orthodoxy this year, bringing everyone’s sadness and pain for our fellow human beings who lost their lives or are suffering because of the recent wildfires. But at the same time, all Greeks feel satisfaction at the release of our two soldiers – on the Virgin Mother’s feast day – and vindication that came as a result of the constant and persistent efforts of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government. A diplomatic success with positive repercussions for the relations between the two peoples. And we are proud of the stance and ethos maintained by our two officers. May these great days of our faith serve as a point of reference for unifying and galvanising the forces not just of Pontic Greeks, but of Hellenism as a whole.Many happy returns to Greeks throughout the world.”
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Greek bank NBG swings to loss in second quarter on early retirement costs
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece’s second-largest lender National Bank (NBG) (NBGr.AT) swung to a loss in the second quarter despite lower provisions for impaired loans as the cost of a voluntary ...
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An Aunt's Memoir: Remembering The Drowned Syrian Boy On The Beach
Tima Kurdi has written a book that tells the story of the family's attempt to cross from Turkey to Greece in a rubber boat — and the struggle to make sense of the tragedy.
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Greece's Piraeus Bank profitable in Q2 on lower bad debt provisions
ATHENS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Piraeus Bank was profitable in April-to-June, helped by lower loan-loss provisions, Greece's largest lender by assets said on Friday. Piraeus, which is 26.2 percent owned by ...
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Greek Farmer Discovers 3,400 Year-Old Tomb Beneath His Olive Grove
One of two coffins found in the tomb, amid bits of pottery. Image: Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities Unbeknownst to a Greek farmer, a 3,400-year-old tomb containing two coffins and dozens of ...
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West Nile virus kills 17 in Greece
Seventeen people have died from the West Nile virus in Greece after being bitten by mosquitos, according to the country's Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Symptoms include fever, headaches, ...
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UN urges Greece to act as Moria refugee camp reaches 'boiling point'
The UN refugee agency has urged Greece to move asylum seekers off Lesbos after the Victoria Derbyshire programme exposed appalling conditions. It said the Moria camp was "reaching boiling point" and t...
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Refugees overcrowded to ‘boiling point’ on Greek island, warns UN agency
The Government of Greece has been urged by the United Nations to do more to help thousands of asylum-seekers and migrants who have been “crammed” into island reception centres, amid reports that children have tried to take their own lives there.
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UN refugee agency presses Greece on 'squalid' migrant camps
The United Nations refugee agency is pressing Greece to improve conditions at the crowded island camps where thousands of migrants are held as part of a European Union deal with Turkey. The U.N ...
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Syrian refugee who towed sinking boat to safety arrested by Greece
One of two Syrian sisters who jumped into the sea and pulled a sinking boat to safety in 2015 has been arrested after the aid group she volunteered for was accused by Greece of illegally smuggling peo...
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Greece's NBG Swings to Loss in Second-Quarter on Early Retirement Charge
ATHENS — Greece's National Bank (NBG) turned loss-making in April-to-June despite lower provisions for bad loans as the cost of a voluntary retirement scheme weighed, Greece's second-largest lender by ...
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With suicidal child refugees, UN urges Greece to deal with overcrowded camps
The UN has urged Greece to tackle the issue of overcrowding in refugee reception centres as reports emerge of spate of suicide attempts by minors. Overcrowding means “thousands of asylum-seekers and m...
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Mother of Corkman held in Greece urges Irish intervention
The mother of a young charity worker arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Greece has appealed to the Irish authorities to intervene in her son’s case. Fanny Binder says her 24-year-old son, S...
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In Emotional Speech, Joe Biden Remembers His Wife “Drinking Ouzo” with John McCain in Greece
PHOENIX, Arizona – At a Phoenix memorial service on Thursday, former Vice President Joe Biden talked about his friendship with the late Senator John McCain […] The post In Emotional Speech, Joe Biden Remembers His Wife “Drinking Ouzo” with John McCain in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Executive Was Released from Jail On Bogus Medical Certificate
ATHENS – A Greek executive who was convicted of stealing millions of euros and was linked to a murder attempt on a lawyer was released […] The post Greek Executive Was Released from Jail On Bogus Medical Certificate appeared first on The National Herald.
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Eurostat: Greece jobless rate at 19.5%
Remains the worst in Europe
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Migrant camp conditions on Greek island of Lesbos 'at a boiling point,' UN says
The United Nations refugee agency urges Greece to speed up transfers of eligible asylum seekers from Aegean islands to the mainland, saying conditions at an overcrowded Lesbos reception centre are "reaching boiling point."
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Cork charity worker in Greece faces years in jail, mother says
The mother of a young charity worker arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Greece has appealed to the Irish authorities to intervene in her son’s case. Fanny Binder says her 24-year-old son, S...
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EU Juncker to propose stop switching time, Summer Time forever
“Millions of EU citizens said they don’t want keep changing the clocks anymore,” the President of European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker told German state broadcaster ZDF on Friday morning. A survey conducted by the EU Commission in revealed that 80% of EU citizens wants the end of the practice to switch between winter and daylight saving … The post EU Juncker to propose stop switching time, Summer Time forever appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece’s net metering installation figures disappoint
Greece’s net metering policy was introduced in December 2014, with the country accepting applications a few months later. Last year, the scheme was expanded to allow virtual net metering for certain s...
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Last of the summer salads – recipes by Anna Jones
Transport yourself to Greece with a warm bean mix and try my all-time favourite chopped salad At about this time every year, the end-of-summer pangs kick in and I try to wring out every last drop out of the season. I drink ice-cold rosé with dinner and eat every meal I can outside (with a jumper and blanket, if needed). It feels harder to let go than ever to say goodbye this year – I know I’ll be fondly recalling the glory of summer 2018 for years to come. Here are a couple of salads that use the last of the summer spoils, to be eaten outside at all costs. Our salad days. Continue reading...
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Europe migrant crisis: Sister of Syria star swimmer Yusra Mardini arrested in Greece
Greek police have arrested a Syrian refugee, whose swimmer sister competed in the 2016 Olympics, for helping migrants enter the country illegally. Sarah Mardini, 23, was one of three members of an aid ...
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5.1 Richter Earthquake Jolts Karditsa
KARDITSA, Greece – An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook Karditsa, western Thessaly, central Greece, on Friday. The tremor struck at 10:10, at […] The post 5.1 Richter Earthquake Jolts Karditsa appeared first on The National Herald.
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Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes?
The Greeks believed that gods and goddesses watched over them. These gods were a bit like humans, but they lived forever and were much more powerful. They felt human emotions, like love, anger and jea...
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5.1 earthquake hits Greece, no casualty
Athens, Aug 31 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit central Greece on Friday, as per US Geological Survey (USGS). No damage to property or injury has been reported so far. As p...
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Petaluma couple aids refugees in GREECE
Mary Beth Leland will never forget the otherworldly sound of a woman screaming as she and her newborn were tear-gassed by police as they found ...
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GREECE'S New Refugees: Average Turks Fleeing Erdogan's New Turkey
A diplomatic war of words between GREECE and Turkey erupted. Turkey claimed the individuals were instrumental in the coup (a claim they denied in ...
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GREECE Attracts Foreign TV Productions
Television crews from South Africa and Italy are expected to visit GREECE in September to film in popular tourism desinations such as the islands of ...
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Get a taste of GREECE: Months of food preparation lead up to annual celebration held this weekend
Peris, whose father shortened the family's last name from Perdikas when he emigrated from GREECE to the United States in 1943, is a research scientist ...
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GREECE earthquake: GREECE struck by TWO 'extremely strong' earthquakes
The first earthquake hit GREECE at 8.12am BST, registering 5.1 magnitude. It struck near the town of KardÃtsa, 144 miles from the capital of GREECE.
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Situation at 'boiling point' at refugee centre on Greek island
The United Nations refugee agency urged Greece on Friday to speed up transfers of eligible asylum-seekers from Aegean islands to the mainland, saying conditions at an overcrowded Lesbos reception cent...
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Greek June retail sales rise 1.8 pct, led by house apparel
ATHENS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Greek retail sales by volume rose 1.8 percent in June compared to the same month last year after a downwardly revised 4.2 percent increase in May, statistics service ...
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St. Louis Greek Festival kicks off this weekend
CENTRAL WEST END, Mo. - This Labor Day weekend enjoy the 101st Annual St. Louis Greek festival with a special "Athens on the Street." The St. Louis Greek Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 ...
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Syrian swimmer who saved refugees arrested in Greece: lawyer
ATHENS (Reuters) - Sarah Mardini, one of two Syrian sisters who saved over a dozen refugees in 2015 by pulling their sinking dinghy to Greece, has been arrested for alleged people smuggling, her lawye...
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Mother of Cork man arrested in Greece on human trafficking charges appeals to Irish authorities
The mother of a young charity worker from Cork arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Greece has appealed to the Irish authorities to intervene in his case. Fanny Binder claims her 24-year-old ...
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Earthquake jolts Central Greece with 5.2 R magnitude, felt from North to the South
An earthquake with 5.2 R rattled Central Greece and had residents rushing out of their homes on Friday morning. The earthquake occurred at 10:12 a.m. on 31. August 2018. Its epicenter is located in Argithea, especially in the triangle of Drakotrypa – Pefkofyto-Oxya. in the mountain area West of Lake Plastira and 31 km west … The post Earthquake jolts Central Greece with 5.2 R magnitude, felt from North to the South appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Ferry evacuated from firefighters and crew due to sharp leaning
Small fires are burning inside garage of ferry Eleftherios Venizelos of ANEK shipping company still on Friday morning. An order to temporary evacuate the ferry from firefighters and crew was given around 11:15 a.m. as the vessel suddenly leaned to the right by 7 degrees. According to information of Athens news agency amna, the leaning … The post Ferry evacuated from firefighters and crew due to sharp leaning appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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UNHCR urges Greece to address overcrowded reception centres on Aegean islands
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is today urging the Government of Greece to address the situation in Aegean Sea Reception and Identification Centres (RICs), commonly known as ‘hotspots’. Centres are seve...
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ENFIA Property Tax Hikes Hit One Million Greek Property Owners
ATHENS – Bills for the new, dreaded ENFIA property tax surcharge that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras promised to scrap but continued – and increased – […] The post ENFIA Property Tax Hikes Hit One Million Greek Property Owners appeared first on The National Herald.
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