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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Greek Educational System in Crisis

According to a survey of the Program for International Assesment (PISA) on behalf of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Developement (OECD), Greece is below average compared to other member countries of the Organisation, in terms of efficiency in the educational system. The new data shows that Greece has fallen to number 42 from 25, […]

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How will it end? Portugal seeks bailout closure after 3 years of austerity

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal wants to look like Ireland, but it can't disguise its resemblance to Greece.

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Greek Expat Donates 1 Million Dollars to Australian University

Dr. Eliadis sees himself as an Australian of Greek origin and notes that while the parents and grandfathers of Greek immigrants were uneducated, they made sure that their children and grandchildren became scientists. During his free time he also ...

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Greece hit by cold front, fisherman missing

A fisherman was missing in northern Greece on Tuesday, as the country is being swept by a cold front, with winds reaching up to 10 on the Beaufort scale in some regions, heavy rain and the first snowfall of this winter appearing in mountainous areas.

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Pathos, Organic Greek in Berkeley

Pathos, Organic Greek in BerkeleyEater SFAfter a year and a half in the works, Martinez native Nicholas Eftimiou has unveiled his East Bay passion project: an upscale Greek restaurant with a focus on organic, seasonal fare. Located on Shattuck Avenue, the new spot is a stylish addition to the ...

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Spain still struggling with corruption while Greece improves

Corruption was at the heart of the financial crises in Spain and Greece. But now it appears that while Athens is making an effort to clean up, Madrid is heading in the other direction.


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Snack EOS Gives New Twist to Greek Fare

Snack EOS Gives New Twist to Greek FareVillage Voice (blog)Rather than install a carbon copy of their downtown menu -- a list of more traditional Greek fare -- here, the guys hope to break new ground in Mediterranean cuisine. "We're trying to take a cuisine that has such a rich tradition and move forward a bit ...

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