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Greek Publisher to Revive Greece’s Literature in Turkey

A newly founded Greek publishing house in Istanbul will be reviving the long multicultural tradition of Greek literature in the former Byzantine capital city by translating and distributing on the Turkish book market Greek literature. Istos, which stands in Greek...

Merkel: Condemns Hagia Sofia Converting to Mosque, Supports Patriarch

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, is reported to be furious over the statements of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the prospects of turning the former Greek Orthodox church of Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, into a mosque. According...

86% of Greeks Want Fewer Immigrants Allowed in Greece

A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center showed that 86% of Greeks want fewer immigrants allowed in their country.  In Italy, the similar rate stands at 80%, in France at 57% and in the UK at 55%. In Spain,...

EU Seen Least Favorably by Greeks

A survey conducted by Pew Research Center showed that Greeks remain skeptical of various aspects of the European Union although the overall support of the EU has rebounded. The survey polled just over 7,ooo people in seven EU countries (France,...

Slovenia: Event Dedicated to Nikos Kazantzakis

The International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis (DEFNK) and the Slovenian- Greek cultural association, in cooperation with the Greek embassy, plan to install commemorative plaques around Slovenia in order to inform the public of Nikos Kazantzakis’ presence in...

The European Wage Map

Greece was placed among the last positions of the list of EU countries with high and medium growth in terms of gross earnings (gross wages and employer contributions). More specifically, the real minimum wage in Greece fell by 23.9% in 2013. During the...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Germany for 10-Day Visit

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is due to arrive in Germany on Saturday for a 10-day visit marking the 50th anniversary since the foundation of the Orthodox Metropolis in Germany. During his visit, he will have meetings with Germany's state and...

London: Europe Day Celebrations with Greek Touch

This year’s Europe Day was celebrated in London with a concert by the European Union Youth Orchestra held in St John's church on May 9 and attended by 500 people. The EU Youth Orchestra played among others a composition of five...

Austrian Drag Artist Conchita Wurst Wins 2014 Eurovision; Greece Ends 20th

The winner of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest is Conchita Wurst from Austria with the song "Rise Like A Phoenix." The 25-year-old drag artist whose real name is Thomas "Tom" Neuwirth and on stage presents an image of a woman with a...

Greek Consulate in Mariupol Evacuated

The Greek Consulate General in Mariupol, Dimitris Papandreou, stated that all Greeks who live in Mariupol are safe. Mariupol, located in southeastern Ukraine is the epicenter of conflict between the Ukrainian army and pro-Russian separatists. According to Papandreou, the thousands of...