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Dating Clubs Become Increasingly Popular Among Greeks

In the past, people would visit dating offices to search for their ideal partner. When the Internet gained popularity, People discovered it is easier to find a partner though a chatroom or a social network place. Today in Greece, it...

Former Mayor Sends Handgun and Bullets by Post

The former Mayor of Igoumenitsa made a serious mistake that has landed him in deep trouble, when he sent a handgun and 47 bullets by post to an engineering technician. The technician had visited the former Mayor to repair his PC...

Thermaikos Reduces Waste by 30 Tons

The situation in Thermaikos today is better than it used to be in the past. Two ships of   the ''Save Our Sea'' organization have been appointed to clean the area and have managed to collect more than 30...

High Crime Rate for First Half of 2011

According to an article in the Greek newspaper “Elefthroypia” the Hellenic Police estimated that the crime rate and the number of acts of extreme violence have increased in the first half of 2011, with 11 burglaries per hour...

Police Prevent Suicide Thanks to Facebook

The Cyber Crime Unit of the Hellenic Police received an e-mail informing them that a user of the famous social network Facebook had announced in chat rooms that he intended to commit suicide. Police informed the administrators of the...

Street Tango Nights: During Tough Economic Times Greeks Get Creative

Many cities around the world are well-known for their vibrant street life, so it comes as no surprise to discover a place in Athens which is pulsating with life. If you happen to be walking down Ermou street, in...

Peace by Aristophanes in Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Peace, the Athenian comedy written by the playwright Aristophanes, is set to be performed in the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, on September 16th and 17th. The repertory ''Theatrical Route'' is in cooperation with popular actor Petros Filipidis, who will perform...

Woman Gives Birth Onboard

A woman traveling from Chios to Piraeus aboard the ship ''Mytilene' 'went into labor onboard and gave birth to a baby girl, weighing 2.5 kg.  The baby must have been anxious to come into the world and decided to make...

Olympia Dukakis to Perform on Stage at the College of Central Florida

Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis will be joining other talented artists for the Ocala college's arts season. Her performance as 'Rose', a Jewish matriarch in mourning and a Holocaust survivor, will kick off the Performing Arts Series on 24...

Ivi Adamou to Represent Cyprus in Eurovision Song Contest

The Cypriot Channel RIK asked the 17 year old singer Ivi Adamou to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. The contest will take place at the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku on May 22, 24 and 26 of...

Middle Eastern Friendship Camping Starts Tomorrow!

On August 10, the Middle East Friendship Camping event will open in Kalandra in Chalikidiki, Northern Greece. The camping event will go till August 19th, The event is organized by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki under the scope of...

Witness the Perseid Meteor Shower this Friday!

If you choose to remain awake from midnight till dawn on Friday you will have the chance to witness the annual phenomenon of he Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseid shower began this year on July 26 and will last till...

Two Million Visitors at the Greek Festival of Toronto

The Greek Festival of Toronto is the largest Greek festival in the world. It was estimated that this year, two million people attended the Greek Festival of Toronto “Taste of Danforth”.  The festival has been organized for the past 18...

AHEPA Honors Giannikos and Lake

AHEPA, one of the largest Greek-American organization, focuses on various Greek social issues. This year AHEPA honored Nick Giannikos as a Distinguished Member of the AHEPA. Over the last ten years, Nick Giannikos coordinated many charitable activities, offering help to youth,...