The leader of the community of Moria on the GREEK island of Lesbos has called on the government to do more to deal with the escalating tensions due ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Sunday, July 1, 2018
GREEK Capital Steals the Limelight at Travel Gala
The Acropolis, meanwhile, was named Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction, taking the gold from sites such as Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower ...
Celebrating George Chakiris
2018 LAGFF Orpheus Awards. The festival's famed Orpheus Awards ended the 12th Annual Los Angeles GREEK Film Festival. Held at the Egyptian ...
Tsipras Had to Destroy Greece to Save It
He can put on a red tie, wear suspenders, or dance a rebetiko to crow he brought Greece from disaster to recovery, but Greek Premier […] The post Tsipras Had to Destroy Greece to Save It appeared first on The National Herald.
Obituaries in Greek-American Community
GREGORY, GREGG OVERLAND PARK, KS (from the Kansas City Star, published on Jun. 14) – Gregg Gregory Gregg Gregory, 82, of Overland Park, KS passed […] The post Obituaries in Greek-American Community appeared first on The National Herald.
Why Did Ancient GREEKS Recline to Eat and Drink?
Surviving images in potteries, frescos, wine cups and sculptures depict ancient GREEKS reclining to one side to eat, drink and chat with friends.
Iranian photographers honored at Pacific-Atlantic contest
The Bronze Medal of the GREEK Artistic Photography (GAP) was awarded to Reza Amelipour for “Sis” in the 1 Color Open category. Several Iranian ...
Clean sweep of kind donations
THOUSANDS of toiletries were donated to a community group working with refugees in France and GREECE. To mark the start of Refugee Week, ...
Prince William's ancestor who saved a Jewish family in the Holocaust
After the war, she remained in GREECE, where she founded an Orthodox nursing order of nuns called the "Christian Sisterhood of Martha and Mary.
Emily Ratajkowski wears this summer's most coveted accessory in GREECE
The model is currently holidaying in GREECE with fellow super, Gigi Hadid, and took a break from lounging on a luxury yacht to share a snap of her ...
Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski Go Hot Bod Yachting in Greece
Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski certainly pack a punch while on vacation -- ya know, the old one, two ... as in one and two-piece bathing suits. Whew! The two models were spotted among a bunch of other babes soaking up some sun on a yacht Sunday near ...
The Acropolis: Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction for 2018
ATHENS – The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) was awarded as the organisation with the best national tourist strategy and campaign in 2018 in the […] The post The Acropolis: Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction for 2018 appeared first on The National Herald.
WATCH: Did you know there's a 'Little Venice'? It's on the GREEK island of Mykonos...
Mykonos gets crowded in peak season, but still retains its charms... as this gorgeous part of the Old Town suggests. Independent.ie ...
Government undermining Green Line policy it supposedly supports
A number of actions by the government have disappointed GREEK and Turkish Cypriots, at a time when the Turkish Cypriot administration is now ...
Tourkosporos slur underlines need for school reform
In the last few years, however, a third meaning has emerged in Cyprus that a modern dictionary of the GREEK language should include. 'Tourkosporos' ...
GREEK capital reaps three awards at tourism's 'Oscars'
The ceremony, which was held on Saturday at the GREEK capital's Zappeio Hall, saw Athens named Europe's Leading City Break Destination for 2018, ...
Most GREEKS question deals on debt relief, Macedonia name row: survey
ATHENS, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Most GREEKS question the two agreements the government reached in June this year on the GREEK debt relief and the ...
Bostonites 'Pitch In' to Remember Baseball's 'Golden GREEK'
The GREEKS of Boston came together this week to honor one of their baseball heroes at a special night of sport and culture in the city's iconic Fenway ...
Ride like the wind
Around 40 of GREECE'S best hang gliders are competing daily. The championship is co-organized by the Hellenic Aeronautical & Airsports Federation ...
Milwaukee Bucks Daily: This year's NBA Free Agency officially opens
Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to play for GREECE in September (read here): Eurohoops.com relayed comments made by GREECE head coach ...
Mediterranean Games Women's Volleyball: Croatia Defeats GREECE for 1st
GREECE would go on to log more aces (9-7), but in terms of effectiveness of the serve it was pretty even. From there, Croatia had the stronger attack ...
Week in pictures: From air attacks in Yemen to protests in the US
A photo round-up of some of last week's events, including Greece protests and rescue of refugees in the Mediterranean.
The Way Back: Greek Parody
By Ben Wright in July | August 2018, The Way Back, TXEX on July 1, 2018 at 9:00 am | No Comments At the turn of the century, Greek organizations ruled the roost at UT. In turn, this led to a string of parody fraternities, the most prominent being “The ...
Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. Kotzias, to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Pham Binh Minh (Athens, 2 July 2018)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, will meet at the Foreign Ministry, at 11:45 on Monday, 2 July, with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Pham Binh Minh, who is carrying out a visit to Greece, following Mr. Kotzias’ visit to Hanoi last year in February.In their one-on-one meeting, the two Ministers will discuss the further development of cooperation between the two countries. The talks will focus on issues of regional and international interest and on the strengthening of Greek-Vietnamese bilateral relations. Emphasis will be put on the sectors of trade and economy, educational and cultural cooperation, and tourism and shipping. Their one-on-one meeting will be followed by expanded talks between the two delegations.Following the talks, at about 13:15, the two Ministers will sign an Agreement on waiving visas for holders of diplomatic passports, after which, at about 13:20, they will make joint statements to the media. The meeting will continue in a working luncheon.
A Glimmer of Hope for the Two Greek Soldiers Held in Turkey
The lifting of Turkey’s state of emergency next month offers a glimmer of hope to the two Greek soldiers held in a Turkish prison since March. Law experts quoted in the Greek media say that the development could force the Turkish judiciary to review in ...
Meet Alcibiades: The Privileged, Narcissistic Populist of Ancient Greece
Privileged and narcissistic, a man who considered truth to be subjective, who casually manipulated facts to suit his own ambitious ends, who believed that the world was divided into winners and losers, and was determined to win at any cost, no matter whom ...
Switzerland refuses to take more asylum seekers from Italy, Greece: media report
GENEVA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Switzerland has rejected an asylum seeker relocation program proposed by the European Union (EU) to relieve the burden on frontier countries like Italy and Greece, local media reported on Sunday. The SonntagsBlick paper reported ...
The Observer view on enjoying England's moment in the sun while it lasts
Only Ukraine, Ireland and GREECE had managed fewer shots on target per game, the Observer reported. Or take 2016. In the month of the Brexit vote, ...
Greek Orthodox Officials to Gather for Biennial Meeting
BOSTON (AP) — Officials from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will be gathering in Massachusetts for a national meeting. The organization's 44th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress is expected to draw delegates from parishes across the country to ...
La vie en rosé wine
Zafeirakis Limniona Rosé, Thessalia, GREECE 2017 (£16.50, Bottle Apostle) One complaint that rosé sceptics have about the style is that it lacks the ...
GREECE'S picture- perfect summer town
If you are in search of a picture- perfect town to visit in GREECE over summer, Parga is your place! Featuring a picturesque ruined castle, nestled ...
Color Day Festival celebrated at Athens Olympic Stadium in GREECE
Aerial photo taken on June 30, 2018 shows a general view of Color Day Festival at Athens Olympic Stadium, Athens, GREECE. (Xinhua/Lefteris ...
South Africa's Olympic Champion Ties the Knot in GREECE
One of South Africa's most-loved sons of the water, Cameron van der Burgh, is in GREECE to tie the knot with his Greek fiancée, Nefeli Valakelis.
Switzerland says no to relocation of migrants from Italy and GREECE
The Alpine nation had participated in the first such relocation programme in 2015, pledging to take in 1,500 asylum seekers from Italy and GREECE.
Greek scientists make successful test with replica of ancient steam cannon
ATHENS, July 1 (Xinhua) -- A group of Greek scientists including engineer Alexandros Oikonomidis made a successful test this weekend, firing a replica model of the ancient steam cannon designed by Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 BC), the ancient Greek ...
Greece & Bulgaria sign joint declaration regarding the IGB pipeline construction
The IGB constructions work will start before the end of 2018
The Donald Trump of Ancient Greece
David Stuttard is an independent scholar and theater director. His latest book is Nemesis: Alcibiades and the Fall of Athens(Harvard University Press, 2018). His name? Alcibiades. Like Trump, this scion of wealth loved to win and manipulate the masses.
Bodossaki Foundation Announces 4 Awards for Young Greek Scientists
The Bodossaki Foundation announced on Friday it will award four prizes of 20,000 euros each to distinguished young Greek scientists. “In keeping with the Bodossaki […] The post Bodossaki Foundation Announces 4 Awards for Young Greek Scientists appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Prosecutor Keeps Going After Former ELSTAT Chief Georgiou
ATHENS – A Greek Supreme Court prosecutor has called for the retrial of the country’s former statistics chief, convicted a year ago for alleged breach […] The post Greek Prosecutor Keeps Going After Former ELSTAT Chief Georgiou appeared first on The National Herald.
IMF Says Greek Debt Relief Not Enough, Likely More Needed
ATHENS – Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ celebration that a debt deal with Greece’s international creditors will spur a recovery may have been bit premature with […] The post IMF Says Greek Debt Relief Not Enough, Likely More Needed appeared first on The National Herald.
The 44th Clergy Laity Congress in Boston
BOSTON, MA – The 44th Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will take place July 1 to 5 at the Copley Marriott […] The post The 44th Clergy Laity Congress in Boston appeared first on The National Herald.
German Ambassador to Greece Jens Ploetner: Greece on track, must continue reforms
Athens. German Ambassador to Greece Jens Ploetner is not ruling out bilateral and multilateral deals between countries that share a common European vision and are impacted by the migration crisis. In an interview with Kathimerini, Ploetner also vehemently ...
Museum of Russian Icons explores ancient religious art and objects from Greece
CLINTON - Traveling through Greece in the summer of 1966, Emmanuel Tiliakos discovered “beguiling” icons that convey images and ideals he came to believe reveal the essential character of his ancient homeland. Over the next 50 years, the Boston-area ...
Gigi Hadid White One-Piece Swimsuit Greece 2018
We all know that Gigi Hadid can rock a bikini like it's nobody's business but she can also pull off a one-piece swimsuit. The supermodel touched down in Greece for a holiday with fellow model Emily Ratajkowski and best friend Leah McCarthy. During their ...
Gyro Grill offers authentic Greek cuisine in Rego Park
Each time my friends and I have passed Gyro Grill in Rego Park, the eatery always appeared to be busy and buzzing. The restaurant, located at 63-02 Woodhaven Blvd., is more of a take-out establishment, offering Greek cuisine. There is seating for 24 along ...
From English fizz to a star-buy Greek white: Victoria Moore's best wines for summer
A glass of cool, steely chablis drunk with a cool breeze ruffling the leaves as the sun goes down behind the trees. A bottle of chilled cabernet franc from the Loire – redolent of summer pudding, but with a cool, granitic undertow. An Argentine malbec ...
20 Best Greek Islands: From Santorini to Sifnos with our ultimate travel guide
Think of a Greek island. What do you see? Snow-white houses and cool blue domes? Bobbing fishing boats and bougainvillea that truly pops? Mmm. No brochure image fires the imagination like the Greek Islands. But there's more to them than brochure images.
When Turkey Banned the Teaching of Greek on Imbros and Tenedos Islands
July 1 marks the anniversary of the day Turkey banned the teaching of the Greek language on the islands of Imbros and Tenedos, (now Gokceada and Bozcaada in Turkish) both formerly Greek since ancient times. Yet, after the rise of Turkish nationalism and ...
Mississippi native has big dream, plans for Greek life at Marshall
HUNTINGTON - When 27-year-old Nick Wright visited West Virginia for the first time in 2017 to interview for a job as the director of fraternity and sorority life at Marshall University, he had no idea what to expect. "I was really nervous coming to West ...
Best of Buro: Greece’s best-kept secret, embracing the ‘80s scrunchie, and more
What we loved this week: Gucci’s move away from angora, A.muse Projects’ sustainable tea capsules, and 10 things you didn’t know about The Lion King musical 1. Buro 24/7 Malaysia: Hate it or love it, you can’t say you didn’t’see this one coming.