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London Mayor’s Greek Olympic Ode Features Bolt

London Mayor Boris Johnson won cheers from Olympic officials after reciting a specially composed ode in ancient Greek, complete with references to athletes like Usain Bolt, at a gala ahead of the Games. At Monday's event, Johnson declaimed in Greek...

London Bus is Traveling to UK to Promote Corfu Abroad

A traditional London double decker began its trip last Friday from Corfu to London. The red bus, covered in Corfiot posters will travel to the UK to promote the island's culture abroad. As is obvious, tourists as well as locals...

Greek-Australians to File Appeal Against Britain for the Restoration of the Parthenon Marbles

In collaboration with special committees dedicated to the cause across the world, Greek-Australians are prepared to file a lawsuit against Great Britain with regards to the return of the Parthenon Marbles. Greeks of the Diaspora are trying hard to...

“Taste Like Greece” Comes to London Promoting Greek Gastronomy

Greece is a country bursting with flavours, and not just for the foodie! From its picture postcard islands and sparkling waters, to its ancient cities and towering monuments, the country is home to some of the world’s most stunning...

Motion to return the Elgin Marbles wins majority in a debate

In a debate hosted by Intelligence Squared in London, the motion made by actor Stephen Fry to return the Elgin Marbles to Athens won by a vote of 384 to 125. Intelligence Squared is a London-based forum which organizes...

Greeks of London: Where will you see them?

The story of the Greek migration to London started back in 1670 when approximately 100 Greeks decided to escape the Ottoman rule and find a better future in the capital city of the United Kingdom. Back then, they built...

Black-Cash-Greeks Love Posh London

A few days ago, Ms. Lagarde accused all Greeks of being tax evaders and said she feels no pity whatsoever for the Greek kids who faint out of starvation in school yards because their parents don’t pay their taxes....

Greek Embassy in London Having Difficulty Issuing Passports

The financial crisis that has devastated Greece and brought various consequences seems to be affecting Greeks living abroad as well. We all knew that the crisis could spread to neighboring EU countries, but we never thought about the Greeks...

Global Colloquy on Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles Convenes in London

Three organisations campaigning for the Parthenon Marbles, from the UK, USA and Australia, announced on May 23rd the launch of an international colloquy on “The Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles” to be held in London. The event is timed to coincide with the...

Increasing Number of Wealthy Greeks Invest in London Property Market

The Greek debt crisis and its political dimensions are prompting increasingly more wealthy Greeks into purchasing property in the British capital as a form of beneficial investment. According to an extensive Reuters report, expensive houses in London have become the...