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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

35th River Party at Aliakmonas

The thousands of visitors who flock each year to the banks of the Aliakmonas river in Imathia, seem to confirm that this river party is the best Greek camping fest within the summer. This year it takes place from July 31 to August 4. It has been described as the ultimate summer festival, the most musical, breeziest and enjoyable party that takes place on the banks of the Aliakmonas. It is ...

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Greek judge rules ERT should remain on air

A Greek court ruled Monday that the country’s public broadcasting network, known as ERT, should remain on air until it can be restructured, ending a week of turmoil that included general strikes and massive protests after the ...

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Greek state TV still off air amid negotiations

ATHENS:State-run television channels in Greece remained off-air on Tuesday as the government scrambled to deal with a storm of protest over its decision to shut down public broadcaster ERT.A meeting late Monday between conservative Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his centre-left coalition partners ended inconclusively.A new meeting has been called for Wednesday to determine whether Samaras ...

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Lessons of a Greek tragedy

A visit to Greece leaves many vivid impressions. There are, of course, the country’s rich history, abundance of archeological sites, azure skies and crystalline seas. But there is also the intense pressure under which Greek society is now functioning — and the extraordinary courage with which ordinary citizens are coping with economic disaster. Inevitably, a visit also leaves ...

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Court ruling saves Greek coalition

The Greek government has avoided collapsing over a dispute stemming from Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’ move to close the state-owned television broadcaster after a high court ruling offered a way out of a weeklong impasse that drew international criticism. Greece is implementing tough spending cuts, tax hikes and administrative reforms demanded by international creditors who are ...

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Greeces Political Climate Turns Bad

They're not the Three Amigos, but Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras (C) is hoping to persuade his coalition partners, Democratic Left head Fotis Kouvelis (L) and PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos to come on board with reforms, including the reorganization of state broadcaster ERT. It's a testing time for the government. In the elections of June 17, 2012 - almost exactly one year ago ...

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Austria?s Greek Cleric Boosts Crete

Eighteen Austrian journalists from the major press, broadcast and Internet media in the country are visiting Crete, accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan of Austria, Arsenius. Welcoming the Austrian reporters in the Region of Crete on June 18, the Governor of Crete, Stavros Arnaoutakis, mentioned the quality standards of Crete including the primary sector and the resulting quality of ...

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