How the world sees Greece
Harper. 119 pp. $2.50. This essay, the posthumously edited work of an Anglican scholar-theologian, traces the development of the primitive Christian church during the crucial generation between 34 and ...
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Archbishop Anastasios of the Albanian Orthodox Autocephalous Church has stated that he sent condolences to the families of both Konstantinos ...
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PIRAEUS, GREECE, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Greek businessmen and Chinese scholars voiced confidence in the prospects of Sino-Greek cooperation in the ...
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Miss GREECE Ioanna Bella poses in her national costume during the Miss Universe 2018 national costume contest at Nongnooch International ...
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The Greek government has high hopes for the outcome of a much-vaunted US-GREECE Strategic Dialogue which is to take place in Washington on ...
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Speaking on Monday at the 20th Annual Invest in GREECE Forum held in New York, he said if GREECE completes all remaining commitments – including ...
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In Athens they recognize that both sides are making efforts to persuade the peoples of GREECE and fYROMacedonia for the reason that the Agreement ...
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Big Data prize awarded to GREEK companies that have exemplified benefits of digital technology deployed within shipping. Athens, Greece - Today ...
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The area, officially evacuated by the Israeli government in 1970, includes a Catholic chapel belonging to the Franciscans, GREEK and Ethiopian ...
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Nikos Malitsis is known to the Internet as the Greek Meat Guy. The sunglasses-wearing chef found some popularity by mimicking a meme in online videos in which he is overly theatrical with meats, like ...
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JOURNALIST: We have a series of issues that are developing, which I believe determined in general Greece's position on the international scene, as well as regional developments, but there is, of course, also the issue of the Prespes Agreement, which also gives rise to various scenarios. We shall take a look at all this with Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Giorgos Katrougalos, whom we have on the line. Good morning, Mr Katrougalos. G. KATROUGALOS: Good morning to you and to your listeners. JOURNALIST: Let's take things in chronological order, and let's begin with Alexis Tsipras’ visit to Moscow. You were there also, there was a working meeting with the Russian President as well as with a government Committee. The agreements were concluded. We would like for you to tell us the outcome of this meeting; is it positive, did it bring about good results? G. KATROUGALOS: This meeting was a complete success, both on the part of the leaders, with the Prime Minister’s meetings with the Prime Minister of Russia and the President of the Russian Federation, as well as on a lower level, with the Joint Intergovernmental Committee whose mission is to define the economic goals of the cooperation between the two countries. And it was positive, because, on the one hand, it rekindled our excellent relations, which were nonetheless overshadowed by last summer's episode, and also because it placed our cooperation on track, especially in the field of the economy and culture, on new improved terms. JOURNALIST: So, have all potential problems been overcome, in other words? Because we noticed that there was no reference, neither by Vladimir Putin and, when he was asked, moreover, in his statements, in the statements he made with Alexis Tsipras, he said that all these things are essentially in the past, and that we must look towards the future. G. KATROUGALOS: Both sides have agreed that this is behind us. We felt, and continue to feel, that a message ought to be sent related to the protection of our sovereignty, but we did not feel that this corresponds to a component, a decisive component in our differences. Our relations, as you know, have traditionally been excellent, and we intend, within the framework of our multidimensional foreign policy, for them to remain excellent. JOURNALIST: You too, Minister, are going to participate in meetings that exist in the European framework of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, a rich agenda which exists: Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine. In reality, all these things come to determine all these discussions. They will also determine the European Union’s stance in a very fluid international scene where indeed we especially have activity on the part of the US on all these fronts, and indeed we could say that fronts are being rekindled which we believe have at least closed, whether we are talking about Ukraine... G. KATROUGALOS: Quite right. It truly is a troubled and complex region for which we, in order to be able to have a compass, have two guiding principles: respect for International Law and the certainty that only through dialogue can these differences be resolved. And of course, we have a home - this is the European Union - but we are attempting to act as a political bridge with those countries with which we have relations, which permit us to play the role of the intermediary. JOURNALIST: But in any case, we have the developments in the Sea of Azov, and the whole scenario there thus becomes even more complicated. G. KATROUGALOS: It is true, the Ukraine is a constant problem for the European Safety System, and on this point, we insist that the Minsk Protocol, which stipulates the political steps required for the situation to return to normal, be respected. We want a de-escalation of tension. The last thing Europe needs is a new focus of tension, and indeed at its very centre, its heart, and this is also one of the things that we shall discuss today. JOURNALIST: I would like to visit the topic which I believe concerns many, more so the public dialogue, because what is the most concerning is that this can lead to political developments. We are speaking, of course, about the Prespa Agreement. We had statements by Zaev recently which, if you want my humble opinion, were blown out of proportion a bit, related to “Macedonians of the Aegean” and other such things. Do you believe that problems exist which could also jeopardise implementation of the Prespa Agreement, first of all? G. KATROUGALOS: Listen, it is obvious that during the period up to ratification, but mainly after the phase of its implementation, both sides must strive to respect the letter and the spirit of the Prespa Agreement. And we are stressing this to the other side, in every possible way. During our bilateral contacts as well as the meetings I had at NATO with the Secretary-General of NATO, and with Ms Mogherini, I stressed the need for the statements that are made not to be different to those arising from the Agreement. From there, the Agreement is a given. And indeed, perhaps it was useful that this discussion took place, given the opportunity of those statements, so that we can clear things up, that there are no irredentist elements in the Agreement, and that, on the contrary, the Agreement is a tool which we possess for every doubt, every trace of irredentism, to disappear. And this is why the vacillation I see in certain political powers recently surprises me, precisely because the Prespa Agreement remained exactly as it was. And precisely, the discussion that took place shed light on the elements of the Agreement which make it mutually beneficial for both countries, especially for our country, because it is we who must be concerned about irredentism, not the other side. JOURNALIST: Do you believe that, in fact, these statements were made by fYROM, by the country’s Prime Minister? Were they perhaps made in the context of political management of this whole situation? Because this pertains to an agreement which leads to reactions in the neighbouring country. It does not go over easily, and perhaps some statements of that type were made. G. KATROUGALOS: I do not wish to further comment on the statements themselves. It is clear, though, that both sides are trying to convince our people as to why this Agreement is mutually beneficial. We must accomplish this with arguments that have depth and relate to the Agreement's text, and we must do this in a manner so that the efforts of the one side don’t hinder the efforts of the other side. JOURNALIST: Nonetheless, what we hold on to is - and the Greek side is doing so and wishes the same thing for all sides - to remain focused on the Prespa Agreement, on the Agreement itself, because it is this which resolves all the issues; therefore, there is no thought even of interpretative statements or certain additional assurances, as we understand it. G. KATROUGALOS: As I told you, there are two goals: one immediate, and one on the medium to long-term. The immediate goal is for the Agreement to be ratified by both sides, and the second, of course, is for it to be complied with. It is in this context that we are doing everything possible, and we shall do so to also clarify the meaning which can be derived from a simple reading of the text. And whatever else is required, we shall accomplish it. JOURNALIST: Let's focus on our own issues so that we can conclude with that. Do you believe that the Prespa Agreement will be passed by the Hellenic Parliament? Because, as you too mention, there are powers that now seem to be vacillating and may have relied on the discussions of the previous period as an excuse. G. KATROUGALOS: I have no doubt that the Agreement will pass, and I hope for their political reliability. Not because doubt exists that the Agreement will pass in the end. And these powers to which we are referring - to say things as they are - are Potami. And Potami will return to its own statements, its initial stances, precisely because no field for differentiation exists as a result of current events. I repeat, whatever needed to be clarified has been clarified. The Prespa Agreement did not change, it had the same letter, it has the same letter now also, and its spirit is that which we must protect. JOURNALIST: Thank you very much.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick visited Hanoi, at the head of the first Greek business mission to Vietnam, where he announced commencement of its work at a special event, which took place at the offices of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry there. Mr. Quick also had meetings with the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and the Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang. During his meeting with the two Deputy Ministers, in the presence of the Greek Ambassador to Vietnam, Ioannis Raptakis, Mr. Quick requested expediting of the procedures, on the part of Vietnam, for the conclusion of Agreements, both in the field of shipping as well as in the area of preventing double taxation. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs also discussed current bilateral and international issues. The continued strengthening of relations between the two countries was agreed upon and also the convening meetings on a political and official level in Athens and Hanoi. In addition, the Deputy Minister renewed Greece's invitation for a formal visit by the Prime Minister of Vietnam to Athens. Upon his departure from Hanoi, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs made the following statement: "Synergies on the part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting the Greek economy abroad continue. Today, for the first time, there are Greek businesses present in Vietnam, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, so as to gain access to the market of a country which is growing at a fast rate. I note that Hanoi places second in the world as a city in terms of financial, residential, and industrial growth rates. Seventeen Greek companies, coordinated by SEV (The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises), ACCI (Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and SEVE (The Greek International Business Association) will conduct within the next 48 hours B2B meetings and, as everything indicates, they will enjoy a great rate of success.This is the repeated Greek business campaign which is being carried out in developing countries, both of Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, as well as in countries of the former Soviet block. Especially here in Vietnam, Greek companies are gaining access to a “client list” of 100 million residents, in sectors such as construction, product standardisation, renewable energy sources, tourism, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, high technology, transports etc."
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As the holiday season approaches, the party season also kicks into high gear. For those interested in serving some tasty Greek-themed appetizers at their next […] The post Hortopitakia, Pies Made with Greens to Enjoy appeared first on The National Herald.
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When I tell you about ‘that time’, I don’t mean your doctor’s visit, a birthday party or getting your cat to a vet. I mean […] The post Greek-American Stories: That Time’s a’comin’, Again appeared first on The National Herald.
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The chance to talk with the executives of the four Greek systemic banks had Goldman Sachs analysts at the Greek Coference they organized last FridayThe dominant issue this mon
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Tampa-based Little GREEK Fresh Grill is forecasting continued growth in 2019 including more openings in the Orlando and Texas market areas, ...
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“Despite the difficulties it had to face, the GREEK people showed that we must treat others with solidarity,” he said, adding that “global challenges ...
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GREECE and Russia have historically had very close ties and have much in common. Both countries share the same religion and a deeply intertwined ...
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Progeny 3 Inc. cut its holdings in Global X MSCI GREECE ETF (NYSEARCA:GREK) by 33.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most ...
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Greek police (ELAS) took part in the fourth European Money Mule Action (EMMA 4), a large-scale police operation from September 1 to November 30, ...
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GREECE has launched an appeal for public donations to help pay for new warships to bolster its ageing navy. Panos Kammenos, the defence minister, ...
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GREECE, NY (WROC) - The woman who died after being hit by an on-duty GREECE police investigator has been identified. Officers say 52-year-old ...
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Even though GREECE exited the bailout programs after eight years this summer, 52 percent of respondents in the Kapa Research poll for Ethnos ...
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Bar Louie in GREECE and Henrietta will be open from 11 a.m. to midnight Christmas Eve. 98 GREECE Ridge Center Drive (The Mall at GREECE Ridge) in ...
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“Thanks to a series of deep reform(s) and coordinated action GREECE now has a stable and modernized tax system, a business-friendly environment ...
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday touted GREECE'S economic achievements following the country's exit from its eight-year bailout era, saying it is ...
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Zaev cited article 1 in the Prespes Agreement
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The Greek PM made statements during his speech at the Capital Link's 20th investment forum for Greece
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This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below. The Style Scores are a co...
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GREEK Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced that Russian natural gas can be pumped through ...
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Police identify woman struck and killed by Greece police vehicle Lillian Weyanna, 52, a Parma resident and native of Alaska., was killed after she was struck on West Ridge Rd Saturday night. Check out ...
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A former Wyoming County sheriff’s deputy and village of Perry police officer was placed on paid leave after he struck and killed a pedestrian in Parma, Monroe County, Saturday night. Greece Police Det...
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Deputies have identified the Parma woman who was struck and killed by a Greece Police investigator. Investigator Kevin Klump, a 17-year veteran of the force, was driving in an unmarked patrol vehicle ...
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Greek Olympic Champion and weightlifting legend Pyrros Dimas and basketball-legend-to-be Giannis Antetokounmpo met in Milwaukee and posed for a photo together on Friday. Dimas, who happened to be in M...
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The Cultural Association of the village of Skopia in the Thessaly town of Farsala have published their new calendar for 2019 — and it has already gone viral. The calendar features local farmers ...
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Hanoi (VNA) - Businesses of Vietnam and Greece were encouraged to promote cooperation in the trade of their products of advantage, especially in ...
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A Turkish Navy armada has been escorting a research vessel in the eastern Mediterranean to ensure it faces no harassment from GREEK ships, ...
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A new study claims that GREEK myth predicted sexy robots with statues of the Classical period coming to life so their human lovers could have sex with ...
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Speaking of the experience of going up against NATO's top pilots, Chalaris stated that the successes of the GREEK Air Force personnel are not only the ...
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On December 10, 1963, GREEK diplomat and poet Giorgos Seferis was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature by King Gustav of Sweden. Seferis was ...
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ATHENS—A GREEK court rejected a terrorist's request for early release from prison in a case that has drawn the ire of Washington at a time when ...
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A new GREEK spot has made its debut in the neighborhood. The newcomer to Stevens Creek, called Nick the GREEK, is located at 2223 Business Circle, ...
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ATHENS – After several weeks out of action, Greece’s notorious anti-establishment Rouvikonas group struck again on Dec. 10, this time vandalizing the town hall in […] The post Greek Anarchists Protest Garbage Collector’s Death, Hit Alimos Town Hall appeared first on The National Herald.
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BROOKLYN – Albanian protesters created tension during an event held in memory of Konstantinos Katsifas by the Federation of Associated Laconian Societies at their headquarters, the Laconian […] The post Greek Community Event in Memory of Katsifas Draws Albanian Protesters (Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.
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NAFPLIO, Greece – Work to deepen the port of Nafplio, on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese, began on Monday with the arrival of a […] The post Work to Deepen Nafplio’s Port Began on Monday appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS, December 10. /TASS/. The Russian and Greek delegations have discussed the issues of strengthening cooperation between both countries at a meeting of the Russian-Greek Joint Committee on ...
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In an official draw conducted by the Greek Basketball Association, Panathinaikos was chosen to face Olympiacos in the semifinals for the 2019 Greek Cup in Basketball. The draw took place at noon ...
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The “Global Earthquake Model”, a new online resource created by the Global Science Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), was released last week. Its ...
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My name is Emily, and I am a cottage cheese addict. So often thought of as the bland diet food of the ’80s, I’m often embarrassed to admit my love for the stuff. It’s got such a bad rap that I get sco...
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And at 24 and in just his sixth season in NBA the 'GREEK Freak' has certainly made a name for himself. Antetokounmpo is averaging 26.8 points, 13.0 ...
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