The European Commission never called for joint Greek and Turkish coast guard patrols in the Aegean, but simply for more effective guarding of Greek and Turkish maritime borders, sources of the European Commission in Athens said on Friday. The same sources said comments by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had been misinterpreted. “What President Juncker meant
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Sunday, November 8, 2015
More Than 4,000 Migrants and Refugees Arrive at the Port of Piraeus Nov. 7
More than 4,000 refugees arrived in the port of Piraeus, near Athens on board three ferries. In particular, the Greek ferry Eleftherios Venizelos transferred 2,493 refugees from Mytilene, Blue Star 1 transferred 731 refugees from Chios and Mytilene and Nisos Rodos carried 832 refugees from Chios and Samos. The routes are expected to take place
Survey: 65% of Greeks Say ‘Yes’ to the Common Currency
The latest Eurobarometer survey revealed that 65% of Greeks wish to remain in the common currency union. The percentage has increased by six points compared to 2014, noted the report. According to the new survey conducted from October 12 to 14, 73% of Greeks consider that the country has benefited from its induction into the
OECD: Greece Among Countries with Less Alcohol Consumption Per Capita
A recent OECD report revealed that Lithuania has the highest per capita consumption of alcoholic beverages. On the other hand, Greece, occupies one of the lowest positions on this list. Specifically, Greece ranked 32nd among the 44 countries classified by the OECD. The report included data regarding the drinking habits and alcohol consumption of people
Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Rise of the GREEK Freak
Giannis thrives off of proving his doubters wrong, and this summer there was plenty of doubt to fuel the GREEK Freak. Antetokounmpo was called ...
Deputy police sargeant charged over indecent behavior in Thessaly
A deputy police sergeant serving at the Trikala police station in Thessaly, central GREECE, is under investigation for performing lewd acts in public.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Justin-Siena presents modern version of a Greek classic ...
Justin-Siena students present a hilarious and satirical look at politics, religion, and the foolishness of mankind, all based on the ancient Greek classic by ...