GREECE News, Apr 14, 2012

Greek Mainstream Parties Languish As Elections Near -Polls Wall Street Journal According to a poll in the weekly Realnews newspaper, 66% of Greeks thinkGreece should remain part of the euro zone, but ditch the current austerity plan demanded by the country's European partners and backed the two main parties. Only 14.2% of Greeks ... See all stories on this topic »

Small makeshift bomb explodes outside Greek bank Reuters | ATHENS (Reuters) - A small makeshift bomb exploded outside a branch ofGreece's second largest lender, Eurobank, in central Athens early on Saturday, causing no injuries or serious damage, a police official said. The device consisted of two gas ... See all stories on this topic »

Greece's Elections in May Will Not Solve the Country's Many Crises Nor Heal ... Daily Beast With no clear leader in sight, snap elections scheduled for next month will not solve Greece's many and varied crises and could make things more volatile, reports Barbie Latza Nadeau. Like mostGreek tragedies, the current political and economic crisis ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Beast

Traveling back to Granddad's Greek home Washington Post We were walking down the narrow streets of Lidoriki, a small village in the mountains of central Greece. Foreigners are rare here, Americans rarer still. Lidoriki is a lovely little Greek village, unencumbered by tourists, with just a few stores. See all stories on this topic »

In Greece, the mainland is worth a second look Washington Post Many tourists head straight to the islands when visiting Greece. But the mainland is full of culture, history and as many beautiful locales. Porto Katsiki Beach, which is Greek for Port of the Goa, is on Lefkas Island in the Ionian Sea. See all stories on this topic »

Anti-immigrant parties grow in Greece amid economic woes GlobalPost Members of the 'Golden Dawn' nationalist group hold a copy of the Greeksixth-grade history book before burning it, while protesting in Athens during the celebrations of the Greek Independence Day. (Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images) Greece's economic ... See all stories on this topic »

Nationalistic sentiments rising in Greece UPI.com In hopes of winning some political offices during the national elections inGreece on May 6, members of Golden Dawn, a Greek ultra-nationalist group, are taking advantage of fears of a rise in illegal immigration and the poor economy, ... See all stories on this topic »

The Law of Diminishing Greeks Reuters Blogs (blog) From an economic standpoint, this law now seems to be fully in force inGreece. The latest jobs figures from the twice-bailed out euro zone country paint a bleak numerical picture of the impact of unrelenting austerity in ordinaryGreeks, regardless of ... See all stories on this topic »

An unhappy Easter for Greeks euronews However in the fifth year of recession and with many Greeksunemployed, or with their salaries or pensions slashed, austerity rather than abundance is the theme for family Easter feasts. One shopper in Athens said: “We're having to change our lives to ... See all stories on this topic » euronews

European railway firms eye Greek network sale Edmonton Journal A Russian Railways official said it had discussed buying all or part of the network, while its head Vladimir Yakunin told Reuters, "We're keeping in contact with the Greeks - They haven't decided on the model yet, so it's too early to talk about our ... See all stories on this topic »

Easter Traditions Across Greece Greek Reporter Traditions that date back to time, customs only met in the Mediterranean country and delicacies baked to end the 40-days long Lent, form the best recipe for a wonderful Greek Easter experience across Greece. Easter, or Pascha in Greek, ... See all stories on this topic » Greek Reporter

Greek artist says woodcarving his first love Tulsa World Papadakis was recently in Tulsa to talk with leaders at Holy Trinity GreekOrthodox Church about making a new, intricately carved 40-foot wooden screen to hold icons - holy paintings in the ancient Orthodox tradition. He is one of two candidates for ... See all stories on this topic »

ECB's Nowotny Sees Risk for Debt Crisis in Greek Election Bloomberg European Central Bank Governing Council member Ewald Nowotny said that he sees risk for the European debt crisis in the Greek elections, according to an interview with Vorarlberger Nachrichten. “I see risks in the political area,” Nowotny, ... See all stories on this topic »

Greece reopens 'Pompeii of the Aegean' site on Santorini Island Victoria Times Colonist "One of the most significant archeological sites in Greece and the world opened its gates again," said Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Petros Alivizatos. "Akrotiri, which is now fully safe, will attract visitors and boost Greektourism. See all stories on this topic »

Can pancakes and pizza save Greece? Ninemsn According to Mr. Hermans, a 10-year-old school boy from the Netherlands,Greeks should first be ordered to exchange euros for drachma at banks throughout the country. After collecting the euros, the banks would then surrender them to the Greek ... See all stories on this topic »

Greek Extremist Parties Head for the Parliament Greek Reporter According to polls, six parties are expected to enter the GreekParliament and there may be a coalition government. May 6 will be the first time in Greece's modern history that PASOK and New Democracy are not leaders of the situation. See all stories on this topic » Greek Reporter

Small Greek community turns to local currency as economy struggles Public Radio International PRI Nowhere in Europe is the financial crisis more pronounced than in Greece. The country is buried under a huge debt and austerity measures have made everyday life challenging for the country's residents. But in one city in the center of the country, ... See all stories on this topic »

Greek election 2012, after the financial crisis – The Greekz decision! Real Daily News Greece is preparing to head to the polls after Prime Minister Lucas Papademos said the country will hold a snap election on May 6. The elections are the first since the Greece crisis exploded and come as the country desperately attempts bring its ... See all stories on this topic » Real Daily News

Allergen Alert: Medittera SA Greek Foods Food Safety News by Julia Thomas | Apr 13, 2012 Mediterra SA of Chios, Greece is recalling various foods sold via the Internet and in one New York retail store because they contain allergens not listed on the labels. - PIE WITH CHIOS MASTIHA: 80 g, LOT 09120202 and ... See all stories on this topic »

Runner is missing on Greek mountain This is Staffordshire Steve joined his mother in Greece after learning his father had gone missing. The 42-year-old, from Cambridge, added: "We have had no answers from theGreek or British authorities on basic issues, such as whether it is possible to use my dad's mobile ... See all stories on this topic »

Crisis: Greece- Austere Easter: even spending on food down ANSAmed (by Furio Morroni) (ANSAmed) - ATHENS, APRIL 13 - Easter is as important forGreeks as Christmas is for Western Europeans and is traditionally spent at home with the family in a round of sumptuous meals and drinking following a midnight mass and ... See all stories on this topic »

Three European Companies Set On Buying Greece's Railway Business, Reuters Reports Greek Reporter “We're keeping in contact with the Greeks…They haven't decided on the model yet, so it's too early to talk about our participation,” explained Russian Railways official Vladimir Yakunin to the British newspaper. According to Greek sources, ... See all stories on this topic » Greek Reporter

FP Passport: A lean to the far right in Greece? Foreign Policy (blog) But as the New York Times reported yesterday, the Greekultranationalist group Golden Dawn, a neo-Nazi group that has broadened its appeal by "capitalizing on fears that illegal immigration has grown out of control at a time when the economy is ... See all stories on this topic » Foreign Policy (blog)

Greek Easter 'poorest in a decade' amid crisis Outcome Magazine (blog) 04/13/2012 Orthodox Easter in crisis-hit Greece will be the “poorest in a decade” owing to debt-fighting austerity policies that have brought salary and pension cuts, a leading trader lobby said on Friday. “We can say with certainty that Greeks are ... See all stories on this topic »

Yet Another Idea to Restore the Deteriorating Omonia Square Greek Reporter In recent years, Omonia has become occupied and overrun with immigrants, unlawful and otherwise, and few Greeks go there. Between the economic crisis and crime, the area has become so unattractive that a dozen hotels have closed because word finally... See all stories on this topic » Greek Reporter

IMF Chief: World Economy Is Improving, Recovery Is Fragile Voice of America Earlier this year, Greece's debt-ridden economy was the attention of world financial markets as well as hard-pressed Greek workers. But with the streets of Athens now mostly calm and the Greek government backed by an international bailout, Lagarde said ... See all stories on this topic »

From the classics to commodities Irish Times The ambivalence surrounding the British Museum's wonderful collection of classical Greek artefacts – most significantly, some 60 per cent of the Parthenon frieze – has raised moral questions. Susan Pearce, in CR Cockerell: His Work in Greece and Its ... See all stories on this topic » Irish Times

Hershey's World Travel Retail expands Greek duty free locations MoodieReport What started two years ago as gondola displays in a few Greektravel retail airport locations has grown into multiple branded displays in all the country's airports and points of sale in all 40 outlets operated by Hellenic Duty Free Shops in Greece, ... See all stories on this topic » MoodieReport

Ripples on the Surface of Easter New York Times (blog) The Easter Saturday ceremony at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulcher sometimes gets out of hand when the Greek and Armenian Patriarchs, sealed up together in the gloomy tomb, struggle to be the first to extract the Holy Fire. See all stories on this topic » New York Times (blog)

City of Laval marks 191st anniversary of Greek independence Laval News By Martin C. Barry | Fri, 04/13/2012 - 15:08 “We are all Greeks,” was one of the main messages during a special ceremony held at the City of Laval Cenotaph on March 24 to mark the independence of Greece. There can little doubt that this year's ... See all stories on this topic »

Greek Extremist Parties Head for the Parliament | Greece ... By Marianna Tsatsou Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece Greek News, Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Economy. News · Politics ... Austrian newspaper Die Presse published an article concerning the elections in Greece, titled “Extremists Spring.” ... Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest...

GREEK NEWS AGENDA: Invest in Greece Newsletter: April 2012 Invest in Greece Agency -the country's official Investment Promotion Agency committed to helping businesspeople discover the many opportunities inGreece, ... www.greeknewsagenda.gr/.../invest-in-greece-newsletter-april-...

BBC News - Greece election announced for 6 May Greece election announced for 6 May. File picture of Greek parliament building in Athens The main two parties are expected to lose ground to fringe left- and ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17673917

Greeks mourn suicide pensioner, vowing to fight on - Yahoo! News ATHENS (Reuters) - In a sombre atmosphere in an Athens graveyard, hundreds of Greeks said farewell on Saturday to Dimitris Christoulas, a pensioner who ... news.yahoo.com/greeks-mourn-suicide-pensioner-vowing-fig...

Independent Greeks get parliamentary group | Athens News The newly-formed 'Independent Greeks' party, on Monday announced that it has formed its own Parliamentary group after the addition of Viotia MP Mihalis... www.athensnews.gr/portal/1/54564

Greek newscaster attacked on-air by eggs and yogurt - NY Daily News A Greek news show host may want to hold off on dairy for a while after protesters ... of dollars in EU funding, according to the Greece news agency 24 Chasa. www.nydailynews.com/.../greek-newscaster-attacked-on-air-eg...

Greeks protest after pensioner's suicide - ABC News (Australian ... More protests against austerity measures are being planned in Greecefollowing the suicide of a pensioner who said he could no longer afford to live. www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-06/more...after.../3936622

Youngstown News, Valley's Greeks worry about homeland By Chelsea Telega. The News Outlet. BOARDMAN. Nick Harris sat at a table in the social hall of St. John Greek Orthodox Church reminiscing about his ... www.vindy.com/news/.../valleys-greeks-worry-about-homelan...

Pensioner shoots himself at Greek Parliament, refuses to 'search for ... A 77-year-old Greek man has committed suicide in central Athens by the nation's parliament, shooting himself with a handgun in apparent financial desperation. rt.com/news/greece-suicide-218/

Greek News Presenter Pelted with Eggs and Yoghurt Live On-Air ... Greek News Presenter Pelted with Eggs and Yoghurt Live on-air. ... The economic turmoil in Greece is causing many to say enough with the old bullshit that's ... videocafe.crooksandliars.com/.../greek-news-presenter-pelted-...

WAFF | Greece & Turkey Defence Forum | World's Armed Forces Forum ... Greek News Presenter Pelted with Eggs and Yoghurt Live on-air (video) AGreek journalist came under fire from angry protesters while on-air on Friday night ... www.network54.com/.../Greek+News+Presenter+Pelted+with+...

Solidarity Campaign for Greece in Sydney | Greek Reporter ... An open meeting of Greeks living in Australia will be held next Tuesday, April 17, ... Greek Reporter Australia | Greek News from Australia Greek Newsfrom ... au.greekreporter.com/.../solidarity-campaign-for-greece-in-sy...

Greek suicide seen as an act of fortitude as much as one of despair ... The Guardian, UK and World news, User comments, Web ... For manyGreeks trapped in a fifth year of grinding recession, Dimitris Christoulas's death has not ... www.guardian.co.uk/.../greek-suicide-dimitris-christoulas-prot...

World News - All hope 'annihilated,' retiree kills himself outside ... By msnbc.com staff and news services. A retired Greek pharmacist shot himself dead outside Greece's parliament Wednesday, saying he refused to scrounge for ... worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_.../11017529-all-hope-annihilate...

Greece: Bomb blast hits Greek government ministry responsible for ... Windows were smashed and desks were damaged in the blast outside the Public Sector Reform Ministry in Athens in the early hours of this morning. www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Greece-Bomb-blast-hits-Greek-gover...

 
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