How the world sees Greece
A big, fat chunk of Florida’s Greek community is gearing up to support the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo on Dec. 22 when he faces the Miami Heat. The 23-year old, 6-foot, 11-inch, 242-pounder ...
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ATHENS — A French banker on trial for money-laundering in Greece over arms procurements went missing from home arrest on Tuesday after breaking his electronic tag, the Greek justice ministry said. Jea...
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Another positive signal for the Greek economy was emitted by the Commission one day before the governments budget submission of 2019 to the House and the publication of the Europ
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Minister of Education and Religious Affairs Kostas Gavroglou will have a series of meetings with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Archbishop Ieronymos the Archbishop of Crete
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Both the tourism sector and the export sector of Greek products are emerging as pillars of growth for the Greek economy Looking at the figures in recent years one will see that
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities are searching for a French banker who they say escaped from house arrest while on trial in Athens for alleged involvement in corruption linked to major state pr...
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The man had numerous coins from Ancient Greek and Roman era in his possession
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The Swiss came in second
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Greece’s financial crisis has come back to the boil as Athens draws up emergency plans to stabilize the banking system, raising concerns that the country may ultimately need a fourth EU rescue to esca...
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JOURNALIST: Will the recent death by police fire of the Greek national negatively impact Greek-Albanian relations, and what developments does this lead to? G. KATROUGALOS: I would like to hope that the recent tragic death will not hinder the positive trajectory of Greek-Albanian relations. Unfortunately, on 28 October, we expected things to go differently; to witness, in Bularat, during a large celebration, our fallen soldiers on the Albanian front being honoured, finding peace after having been recently buried. There were Greek flags everywhere, hundreds of Greeks were there, together with the Minister of Culture, Ms. Zorba. Unfortunately, instead of this peaceful image, we were left with a bitter taste as a result of the death of our national. From the beginning, we clarified our priorities: to shed ample light on the case; to protect the rights of our Greek brothers; finally, with respect, and without making any concessions with regard to the first two priorities, to protect our bilateral relations.We did not stop at hoping for these things. We proceeded with the necessary demarches, and we continue to closely monitor developments, with the implicit respect for Justice. It is a positive thing that our request was accepted, for a Greek police officer to be present in Albania when the related investigations are conducted, and we are also awaiting that the human request by the family be fulfilled, that the remains be returned. With regard to how the investigation will be proceed, I do not wish to prejudge anything.We must be extremely careful, though, on both sides of the border, clearly not only on the level of government authorities. Banners such as the one raised at Partizan’s field about the “dead Greek bastard” or the front page of the well-known “newspaper” claiming that “we are thirsty for Albanian blood,” albeit that this originates and is expressed by few people, it nonetheless poisons the climate between the two nations. And clearly, the extremism of the former fuels the extremism and intolerance of the rest. JOURNALIST: Minister, with its stance, is the Albanian leadership helping for good neighbourly relations to exist? G. KATROUGALOS: As we have sought to do with all the countries in the region, we have worked systematically with Albania to resolve our bilateral issues, and we are very close to fully resolving them. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the diplomatic authorities of both countries have consistently worked towards this goal, at least recently. I hope that we will continue, in the same atmosphere, in the future as well, with the obvious condition of showing reciprocal respect, refraining from making provocative statements, and not prejudging, as regards this tragic incident, the decisions of the justice system. JOURNALIST: Since much is being heard, how connected is the Greek State with the Northern Epirotes who live in Albania? G. KATROUGALOS: Systematically and over the long-term, one of the constants of our foreign policy is the protection of our nationals everywhere, and especially wherever we have historical minorities with an age-old presence, such as in Northern Epirus. A few days ago, I personally received the newly elected President of Omonoia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and we spoke together in an especially warm atmosphere. Protecting the rights of this minority represents one of the goals we have set with our partners as a criterion for Albania's European perspective. In this context, we are awaiting, from the authorities of the neighbouring country, the establishment of regulatory acts for full implementation of the recent law on the protection of minorities. JOURNALIST: With regard to the major recent political issue, what does the Constitutional Revision represent for SYRIZA? G. KATROUGALOS: The first revision proposal of the Left already represents a significant historical event. Revision represents the pinnacle of our progressive reform work, with two main objectives: first, for the client state of the post Junta period to be structurally reformed, towards its democratization through strengthening of the Parliament and introduction of institutional balances that are not the property of the elite, but which will be activated through popular participation; and second, to strengthen the protection of personal and political freedoms and social rights, as well as the mechanisms of the social state, as a levee in the attack against these by neoliberalism. JOURNALIST: With your proposal for the election of President, is the country not held hostage? Isn’t a six-month electoral process extreme? G. KATROUGALOS: All political parties seek, and rightfully so, for the election of the President of the Republic to be separated from the dissolution of Parliament. On the other hand, we must maintain the symbolic unifying role of the President of the Republic in the Constitution. This second priority is not permitted if the latter can only be elected by a ruling majority. According to the old formula, the constitutional legislator sought to “force” the parties to reach a consensus with the threat of elections. This did not work. We therefore feel that the process we are proposing represents such an incentive, if the required majority of three-fifths is not reached, for it to be repeated every month until a majority of three-fifths is reached, or until a six-month period has elapsed from the beginning of the election process, at which point automatic election will take place. Precisely because six months is “extreme,” as your question phrases it, we feel that the parties will avoid this by selecting candidates who can garner a political consensus from the start. JOURNALIST: Following the proposal for revision, what is the relationship, at this point, between the Government and the Church? G. KATROUGALOS: The relationship between the State and the Church is at last as dictated by modern republics, as well as the Bible: "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's". The religious neutrality of the State is expressly protected, while the Orthodox religion continues to be recognised, for historical and factual reasons, as our country’s dominant religion. JOURNALIST: Did your fear complete failure? Is this why you hesitated in abolishing Article 3 of the Constitution? G. KATROUGALOS: On the contrary. We have proven, on many levels, that we do not lack courage. But we are also a mature power which exhibits prudence. Completely abolishing Article 3 would not have a different legislative effect than the amendment we are proposing, while it would create the danger of a war of symbolism and not substance. Beyond the obvious respect for the Church, we do not wish, under any circumstances, for there to be political expression on the part of the religious arena in Greece, as had existed during the period when the indication of religion on national identity cards was being abolished.
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A popular eatery specialising in Cypriot and Greek cuisine has been forced to cancel bookings after a fire ripped through the building. The blaze started in The Plough & Harrow Greek Taverna's kitchen ...
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Airlines will now be required to provide the Hellenic Police (ELAS) with detailed information on passengers travelling into and out of Greece under an EU directive to curb terrorism and crime ...
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor is investigating the display of a Nazi symbol by home fans during a Greece’s match against Estonia in Athens in the UEFA Nations League. The investigation by a ...
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They competed against nearly 200 students from around the world
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Value of bank shares have evaporated in one week
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Greek authorities say two migrants required hospital treatment after being robbed by other residents in an overcrowded camp in the north of the country. Police said Tuesday the men, an Iranian and an ...
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A wrap ad at the site of Masseria and Officina chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s next restaurant. Gabe Hiatt/Eater D.C. Nicholas Stefanelli’s Greek half gets neglected. Every step in his culinary career thus ...
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Markos Bolaris visited Venice on 13 November, on the occasion of the arrival of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (14-17 November) at the seat of the Holy Metropolis of Italy and Malta, in order to attend the celebrations for the name day of the His Eminence Metropolitan Gennadios, departing on the morning of 15 November. On the first day, he visited St. Mark’s Basilica, where he was given a formal tour by a representative of the local Catholic Church. In the afternoon, he met with His Eminence the Metropolitan of Italy and Malta Gennadios, as well as with the President of the Greek Community of Venice, Mr. Dimitri Zafeiropoulos. Subsequently, he travelled to the Hellenic Institute for Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice and spoke with the President of the Supervisory Committee, Professor Christos Arampatzis, as well as with the Director of the Institute, Professor Georgios Ploumidis. The Deputy Minister provided guidelines for the new Organisation document of the Foundation being drafted, which have been set through the new law (4505/2017). The following day, 14 November, Mr Bolaris welcomed His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Venice Airport Marco Polo, whom he accompanied to the Hellenic Institute of Venice, where a reception was held for his All Holiness. Apart from the Deputy Minister, Greece's Ambassador to Italy Tasia Athanasiou, the President of the Supervisory Committee and the Director of the Hellenic Institute were also present. Subsequently, Mr. Bolaris attended the dinner which was held by the Hellenic Institute in honour of His All Holiness.
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If the increasing Spanish competition hadn’t startled the Greek grape growers yet, last season would have been a wake-up call for the sector. Investments are necessary to remain competitive in the nea...
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Athens (AFP) - A holy row has erupted in Greece after an attempt by atheist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to overhaul historically close links between the state and the powerful Orthodox Church. Amid ...
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NEW YORK – My Mother’s Sin, the psychological confessional masterpiece by Georgios Vizyenos, a prominent Greek writer and poet, was considered a play that could […] The post My Mother’s Sin Performed at Columbia University appeared first on The National Herald.
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ROCKFORD - St. Helen's Philoptochos of Sts. Constantine and Helen's Greek Orthodox Church will have their annual Christmas Bake Sale, Luncheon and Bazaar from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 1, at 108 N. 5th S...
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Albania and Greece will now be connected through a railway line This is the new line that will start inFollorina go through Kastoria and end in Pogradec The works for this pro
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All Greek Streetfood has opened a takeaway in the heart of town on Stephenson Street. Formerly known as the All Greek Deli, the shop has room for about 12 people to sit in at once. It is on the ground...
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LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to put her Brexit deal to parliament at the start of next month. Now that members of parliament have seen the details of it, they are rebelling. Many ha...
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The reporter apologised on her show
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Dozens of ancient ships, many of them dating back two millennia, are lying on the sea bottom 450 km off the coast of Albania, most of them originally laden with priceless antiquities that have ...
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Greece is the spotlights again - and not for a good reason. The fat debt, pension funds spending, and bad loans are old-new concerns that weigh heavily on the banking system. Some see Japan as an ...
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Archeologists have found a fresco in an ancient Pompeii bedroom that depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter, disguised as a swan, and a legendary queen of Sparta from Greek mythology.
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Calling all Mamma Mia! fans. A new hotel has just opened in Greece that’s being described as the perfect place for recreating a Mamma Mia!-style holiday. With Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again leaving tra...
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LONDON, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greek authorities announced that BIOPROCANN S.A. is the recipient of the first production license in Greece. The license will allow BIOPROCANN S.A. to become ...
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Athens, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Greece is at risk of missing a first tranche of ECB profit returns on Greek bond holdings due to delays in the pace of privatisations despite over-performance on its fiscal ...
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Mary Lussiana travelled as a guest of Healing Holidays (020-7843 3597; healingholidays.co.uk) and Euphoria Retreat (euphoriaretreat.com). A seven-night nutrigenomics programme costs from £4,829 per pe...
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The joint venture partnership comprised of Shaner Italia, S.R.L, a division of The Shaner Hotel Group focused on operating hotels in the Mediterranean, and Athens, Greece-based CS Hospitality today an...
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The Republic of Cyprus announced on Tuesday plans to build a hospital in Mati, the region of Greece which was devastated by the July wildfires, in a gesture of solidarity with Greece. Cypriot ...
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Former Foreign Minister of Greece Nikos Kotzias revealed on Tuesday that he has referred to the prosecutor charges that Greek diplomats were allegedly involved in issuing illegal visas to ...
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Stamos Zoulas, the former editor-in-chief of Kathimerini, one of Greece’s most respected daily newspapers, died in Athens on Tuesday aged 81. Zoulas was born in 1937 and studied political ...
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The European Union is considering establishing an intelligence school which will be led by Greece and Cyprus, the journal Politico reported on Monday. “Eyebrows will be raised by the proposal to ...
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The Greek government issued the first two licenses for the cultivation and processing of medical cannabis on Monday, and announced that another twelve licenses will be issued by the end of this year.
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Conventional Greek yogurt is estimated to reach nearly US$ 5,200 million value by 2022 end. Experiencing impressive growth, conventional Greek yogurt is projected to account for more than two-third of ...
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The European Commission should not respond to the budget spat with Italy the same way as it treated Greece, Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said today. “It would be a big mistake for the Europe...
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An ancient fresco depicting an erotic scene from the Greek myth "Leda and the Swan" has been uncovered at the Pompeii archeological site in central Italy.
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The Tui sale has a range of short, medium and long-haul holidays on sale with discounts up to 64 per cent There’s an offer on a week’s holiday to Benidorm from £165pp including flights. Get a week at ...
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ATHENS – A provocative Greek TV sports commentator who allegedly called black basketball player Thanasis Antetokounmpo – brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo – an […] The post Greek Prosecutor Orders Probe of TV Commentator’s Antetokounmpo Slur appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS – Some 65 percent of Greeks polled said they don’t like the deal anti-nationalist Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras made […] The post Survey Finds Greeks Still Oppose SYRIZA Name Deal with FYROM appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS – The beleaguered jewelry and accessory maker Follie Follie, its assets frozen by a court order after an audit found $1.29 billion missing from […] The post Follie Follie’s Creditor Protection Bid Nixed by Greek Justice appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS – Major opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras to discuss how Greek banks can deal […] The post Mitsotakis, Bank of Greece Chief Talk Bad Loans Problem appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS – Overwhelmed with more than 74,000 refugees and migrants, some 42,305 of them in 2017 said they wanted asylum after the European Union closed […] The post Asylum Seekers Wanting Refuge in Greece Hit 42,305 in 2017 appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS – It took years and a ruling Radical Left SYRIZA-led coalition to get it done but Greece on Nov. 19 granted the first licenses […] The post Greek Issues Licenses for Medical Marijuana, Big Market Seen appeared first on The National Herald.
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Konstantinos Kontovrakis and Giorgos Karnavas run Athens-based production company Heretic, the producer of Cannes entry 'The Harvesters' and 2017 Tribeca title 'Son of Sofia.' Greek producers Konstant...
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