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Greece in International Women’s Day

March 8, 2011 Comments Off on Greece in International Women’s Day

I feel really touched and honored every 8th of March, when politicians, organisations and all possible and impossible people issue statements and remind me that the equality of men and women is only a written sentence in the book of constitutions in many countries . I still get a lower salary than my male colleagues. A …

Moody’s downgrades Greece on beginning of Lent-What a great sense of humor!

March 7, 2011 Comments Off on Moody’s downgrades Greece on beginning of Lent-What a great sense of humor!

The guys working at the rating agency Moody’s must have an extra ordinary sense of humor. On the Greek Orthodox Holiday “Clean Monday” marking the beginning of the Lent and the fasting before Eastern, the Moody’s decided to enforce believers or not to go into a strict diet on the perspective of …

Manolis Lidakis: One of my favorite Greek singers (videos)

March 7, 2011 Comments Off on Manolis Lidakis: One of my favorite Greek singers (videos)

Manolis Lidakis is one of my favorite contemporary Greek singers. He has an excellent voice with an even greater potential and he is a great interpreter. Then I believe, a good voice is not enough to make a great song or a great singer. I have this CD “San palio krasi (Like old wine) …

“Kathari Deytera” – Tradition of Lagana, Sea Food and Kites

March 7, 2011 Comments Off on “Kathari Deytera” – Tradition of Lagana, Sea Food and Kites

Kathari Deytera or Clean Monday marks the end of Carnival and the beginning of the Greek Christian Orthodox Lent – the 40 days fasting until Eastern. What is the best way to celebrate the beginning of Lent? With plenty of Food! Ha! And Kites! Traditionally the tables are covered with …

Angela Merkel rules Patras Carnival- Xanthi’s Mask in Guinness (videos)

March 6, 2011 Comments Off on Angela Merkel rules Patras Carnival- Xanthi’s Mask in Guinness (videos)

Hundreds of thousands of Greeks celebrated this year’s Carnival amid strict austerity measures and grey future perspectives. However as the folk says: Poverty needs indulgence! Young and old, amateurs and professionals wore something funny, something meaningful and went out to have fun. (best.gr) Domina – Angela Merkel rules Patras Greece’s most …

Crete: Tragedy with Evacuees from Libya – 3 dead, 16 missing

March 6, 2011 Comments Off on Crete: Tragedy with Evacuees from Libya – 3 dead, 16 missing

A human tragedy occurred at down at the port of Souda when evacuees from Libya jumped from the ferry “Ionian King” into the sea. According to Greek media, that at least 3 evacuees lost their lives, while 16 are reportedly still missing.There is a search and rescue operation on the way …

Flag of “Independent” Crete sold on e-bay

March 5, 2011 Comments Off on Flag of “Independent” Crete sold on e-bay

Is the island of Crete an independent state? Of course, it is not! However an ‘agent provocatuer’ based in Sinzheim-Winden in South Germany, sells ‘Cretan’ flags on e-bay. Sold at the pot price of EUR 9,90 the sneaky entrepreneur has already sold 15 pieces of the flags of a non-existing …

Movement “I don’t Pay” to lift highway toll barriers, Mar 5-7

March 5, 2011 Comments Off on Movement “I don’t Pay” to lift highway toll barriers, Mar 5-7

The movement “I don’t Pay” organizes new action over the weekend and will lift the highway toll barriers in several toll booths around the country. The actions will take place in the early afternoon hours on March 5, 6 and 7, 2011. As this weekend marks the end of Carneval …

Crete: Greek Communist Party protests USS Kearsarge at Souda Bay

March 4, 2011 Comments Off on Crete: Greek Communist Party protests USS Kearsarge at Souda Bay

Members of the Greek Communist Party (KKE) marched through the streets of Chania, Crete, Friday evening protested the arrival of US assault ship USS Kearsarge at the Souda Bay. Holding torches and candles they demanded the closure of the US naval base at Souda and and Greece not to be …

350 Greeks attempted to commit suicide due to economic problems

March 4, 2011 Comments Off on 350 Greeks attempted to commit suicide due to economic problems

More and more Greeks are driven to desperate actions due to the never ending economic crisis. The National Federation of Consumers’, Borrowers’ and Citizens’ Protection issued a statement stating that in the last 16 months more than 350 people attempted to commit suicide due to economic problems. Revealing picture of …

Crete: US military buildup in Souda Bay

March 4, 2011 Comments Off on Crete: US military buildup in Souda Bay

A US military buildup is taking place at the Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete as Muammar Gaddafi keeps bombing his own people and there is no sign of a peaceful solution. US Navy amphibious assault ships USS Kearsarge and USS Ponce are expected to arrive at Souda …

Poll: 8 out of 10 Greeks ‘pessimist’ about the Economy

March 3, 2011 Comments Off on Poll: 8 out of 10 Greeks ‘pessimist’ about the Economy

Eight out of ten Greeks declare, they are “pessimist” as far as the course of economy in general and their own economic situation in particular. In a poll conducted by the Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry with the title “Economy Barometer” 1,000 Greeks through out the country were asked between …