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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Greece: Leftist party leader quits after EU vote
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The leader of a left-wing party that pulled out of the government coalition a year ago is resigning after winning just 1.2 percent of the vote in European Parliament elections.
Spain shows that the 'anti-politics' vote is not a monopoly of the right
Podemos, the recently formed anti-austerity and anti-elite group, with a tiny campaign budget, won more than 1m votes in Spain
The disturbing advance by the far-right in Britain, France and Denmark in this week's European elections has been linked to a reaction against established politics. Specifically, it is against two political convergences by the mainstream left and right. First, over neoliberal economic and social policy, which has led to greater inequality, insecurity and poverty, particularly under austerity; and second, over the undesirability of immigration. The former has led to a growing detachment from politics for many; the latter has helped to usher the least liberal of the disengaged into the hands of those posing as the anti-establishment.
Fortunately, the latest elections confirm that detachment from the traditional political order does not just go rightwards. In Greece it was the radical-left party Syriza that topped the poll with 27%, leaving the once-dominant Pasok with 8%. In Portugal and the Netherlands opposition socialist parties overtook those in the centre.
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Greek Paniyiri in Brisbane
The annual Greek Paniyiri, held May 24 and 25 at Musgrave Park, Brisbane attracted more than 60,000 people who had the chance to get to know the Greek culture and tradition. The visitors tasted the traditional Greek dishes sold by the 30 kiosks that took ...
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Bigger Fatter Greek Wedding booked
Press Association - Nia Vardalos and John Corbett will reunite for an even bigger, fatter Greek wedding Nia Vardalos and John Corbett are to be reunited in a sequel to hit comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Nia - who penned the 2002 smash hit rom com - will ...
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Blue Flags For Greek Beaches
As Greece prepares for a second straight record tourist season, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said 93 percent of the country's beaches have an excellent rating.
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Ctr. for Byz. and Mod. Greek Studies at 40
NEW YORK – Dr. Christos Ioannides, the Director of the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies of Queens College, and Effie Lekas, the Asst. Director, told the National Herald that the 40th anniversary graduation ceremony and dinner on May 28 is dedicated to two glorious generations of alumni, but the memory, indeed the spirit […]
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Independent Greeks, DIMAR Shakeup
Crushed in European Parliament elections that saw their bases disintegrate, the right-wing Independent Greeks and Democratic Left are planning what to do next.
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