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We write Greek NEPOTISM in Capitals

May 22, 2010 2

We write Greek NEPOTISM in Capitals Nepotism – the favoritism granted to relatives and friends regardless of their merits – has been a common practice in Greece. It has been tolerated by a large percentage of the population for ages, since it provided people with guaranteed income and politicians with …

Greek Minister Tzakri: Another Blond to Bite the Political Dust?

May 22, 2010 Comments Off on Greek Minister Tzakri: Another Blond to Bite the Political Dust?

newspaper APOKALYPSEIS Hardly has the dust of Gerekou- scandal settled down, another Blond Deputy Minister is likely to line to the queue to hit the road, if the accusations proven true. Theodora Tzakri, Deputy Minister of Interior, Decentralization & e-Gevernment is being accused to have allegedly ordained 36 cousins, relatives …

Angela Gerekou: She woke up screaming, too

May 20, 2010 Comments Off on Angela Gerekou: She woke up screaming, too

Angela Gerekou, fresh resigned Deputy Minister of Culture & Tourism, saw her political career and ambitions cracked at the door of Tax Office. Her classical beauty couldn’t prevent her foes within the governing party to expose her husband’s tax evasion dept. 5,500,000 Euro! They got rid of her within 24 hours. …

Greek Financial Crisis causes Nightmares

May 19, 2010 Comments Off on Greek Financial Crisis causes Nightmares

THIS MORNING I WOKE UP SCREAMING…. I woke up screaming this morning…. I had a nightmare… I was taken “hostage” by a group of people. Were they the notorious and scary Bonds-Speculators? Were they my devoted blog-visitors? Or even the no-returning visitors? In my dream, we were all in a …

Greek Minister Resigns over Husband’s 5,5 million Euro tax evasion

May 17, 2010 2

UPDATED: 21:20 ACCORDING TO STATE ‘NET TV’ GREEK PM PAPANDREOU ACCEPTS MINISTER’S RESIGNATION! source: myworld.gr The Greek Culture of Tax Invasion Tolis Voskopoulos, 70, is a famous folks singer, who reached the peak of his carrier in the 70’s and 80’s. He submits his tax statement jointly with his wife …

Emine Erdogan helps Greek Economy

May 16, 2010 Comments Off on Emine Erdogan helps Greek Economy

The wife of Turkish Prime Minister, Emine Erdogan, goes shopping in noble suburb Kolonaki. According to Greek Media she buys 7 pairs of High Heels within 45 minutes. The bill sums up to 983 Euros. She asks for reduction. She gets only 15% because shop rents in Kolonaki are high. …

Erdogan rebukes Greek Media & Opposition Parties

May 16, 2010 Comments Off on Erdogan rebukes Greek Media & Opposition Parties

Erdogan rebukes Greek Media and admonishes Opposition Erdogan vs. Greek Media: the Radar Confrontation Turkish Prime Minister Tayip Erdogan is charismatic and a gifted orator. He is spontaneous and often his emotions prelude his ratio. He is also kind of choleric, with an authoritarian style and notorious for his outbursts …

Lost in Agreements – PM Erdogan visits Athens

May 15, 2010 Comments Off on Lost in Agreements – PM Erdogan visits Athens

Erdogan & wife, Mikis Theodorakis, Papandreou & wife Lost in Agreements – PM Erdogan visits Athens With an aura of a Khan of broader Middle East and a strong delegation of 18 ministers and 300 businessmen Prime Minister of Turkey, Tayip Erdogan, arrived in Greece in an effort to boοst …

Bomb explodes in Athens – One woman injured

May 13, 2010 1

photos: troktiko.blogspot.com A powerful bomb exploded outside Athens’ largest prison, injuring slightly a female passer-by and causing extensive damage. The explosive device was hidden in a travel bag placed inside a garbage container very close to the prison wall, outside the women’s section. The top security Athens prison is in …

Greek Crisis Finally Explained ! Part 1 & 2

May 13, 2010 Comments Off on Greek Crisis Finally Explained ! Part 1 & 2

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Bang the Pot Against the Crisis! Pot-Protests in Greece

May 13, 2010 1

photo source: ΚατσαRollers facebook – Protest May 5, 2010 Cacerolada a la Grecia – Greek Casserole Bang the Pot Against the Crisis! Pot-Protests in Greece The principle of cacarollers is simple: “Take an old pot and a scoop, sit down and start banging the scoop over the pot”. The instructions …

Easy Ways to Cut the Pensions of Others

May 12, 2010 Comments Off on Easy Ways to Cut the Pensions of Others

s Greek Minister for Employment & Social Security reads in the monring newspaper how to get along with 600 Euros per month. Andreas Loverdos is concerned… With the new austerity measures in force, low earners and pensioners bleed, while deputies at the Greek Parliament enjoy double and threesome income. A …