Despite the economic crisis and the impoverishment of millions of Greeks, prices for consumer goods and services remained high also in 2017. According to a Eurostat report issued on Friday Though Greece slipped to 24th place on the list of the wealthiest countries in the European Union in 2017 from 14th a decade ago, it … The post Prices for consumer goods and services remain high in Greece despite crisis appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Sunday, August 26, 2018
High Speed train “Silver Arrow” to connect Athens-Thessaloniki in just 3.5 hours
High speed train “Silver Arrow” will connect Athens – Thessaloniki in just 3.5 hours. The train arrived on Friday in Thessaloniki. However, it will still need some time to be in full operation between the Greek capital and the metropolis in the North of the country as the infrastructure has yet to be completed. The … The post High Speed train “Silver Arrow” to connect Athens-Thessaloniki in just 3.5 hours appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Justice Ministry intervenes in prison release of ex Energa executive
Greece’s Justice Ministry intervened in the prison release of former executive of private power company Energa, Aris Floros. A court ruled the release on health grounds and triggered an outrage. Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis has reportedly asked for the court ruling that opened the way for the release of the 39-year-old businessman. Floros was convicted … The post Justice Ministry intervenes in prison release of ex Energa executive appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek tanker rescues Russian couple drifted in Black Sea for five days
A Russian couple got on a inflatable dinghy and left the port of Novorossiysk for a short round of fishing in the Black Sea. Strong winds blew. drifted them the shore and got them into an unbelievable adventure. For five days, Nadezhda Achapkina, 35, and her husband Mikhail Alaverdyan, were sailing without food or water, suffering … The post Greek tanker rescues Russian couple drifted in Black Sea for five days appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek-Egyptian's organs save Chinese lives
A Greek-Egyptian man who died suddenly while visiting southern China has helped save several critically ill Chinese patients after his family agreed to donate his organs, it emerged on Saturday. Sh
Annual Greek Fest underway in Rochester
Get your dancing shoes out and get ready to say opa. It's being held at the Greek Orthodox Church on South Avenue. You can experience a wide variety of Greek food, wine, beer, traditions and entertain...
Thousands Line up for Annual Greek Fest
Many got their ‘Greek On’ Saturday at the annual ‘Greek Fest’ in Pocatello. Thousands of people lined up around the block to eat their favorite Greek food, drink their favorite Greek drink and watch d...