Tag: GREEK
Lesbos islanders dispute gay name
"Campaigners on the Greek island of Lesbos are to go to court in an attempt to stop a gay rights organisation from using the term "lesbian". The islanders say that if they are successful they may then start to fight...
Greek farmers clash with migrants
"Fighting has erupted in Southern Greece between strawberry farmers and migrant workers striking for higher pay.According to a Greek trades union support the migrants, about 400 were attacked by farmers and what were described as "hired thugs".Three trade unionists were hurt...
Fisticuffs break out between Priests in the Holy ...
Ah, to be a fly on the Church Wall in Israel to witness this, priests, holy men of different faiths, the modicum of peace and love during Passover, performing their own Ultimate Fight Club in front...
Beaten for demanding a three euro pay rise
Immigrant farm workers seeking a rise of three euros a day were attacked and in some cases beaten in Nea Manolada, Greece. The demand for the daily wage to be raised from 22 to 25 euros provoked violent confrontations between local farmers and the mainly immigrant work force...
When Strings Are Attached, Quirky Gifts Can Limit...
Here is an 'entertaining' angle on problems associated with private donations to universities. I'm more concerned by donations that limit academic freedom. We all know about university "studies" which are paid for by vested interests. Think how much better off we would...
China denies 'link' to Greek doping scandal
" CHINA said yesterday Greek media reports blaming the "positive" doping test results of that nation's weightlifting team on a Shanghai-based drug maker were wrong. "The Chinese side paid great attention to the issue, and according to our initial investigation, the facts...
Chinese company says sent apology letter to Greeks
"BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese company blamed for providing tainted dietary supplements that led to positive dope tests for 11 members of the Greek national weightlifting team has admitted to sending an apology letter to team officials, a Chinese newspaper reported. On...
Chinese drugmaker blamed for failed tests
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Prosecutors began a preliminary investigation into the alleged use of banned substances by 11 Greek weightlifters, judicial officials said Monday. Iakovou, 60, is one of Greece's most successful coaches with his athletes winning five Olympic gold...
Weightlifters fail surprise dope tests
"Weightlifters fail surprise dope testsTeam may miss 2008 GamesEleven members of the Greek national weightlifting team have tested positive for banned substances, prompting the suspension of coach Christos Iakovou, in a development that jeopardizes the team’s participation...
Greek weightlifters test positive
" Greek weightlifters test positive Eleven out of 14 members of Greece's national weightlifting team have tested positive for banned substances.The Greek...
Greek weightlifters test positive
Eleven out of fourteen members of Greece's national weightlifting team have tested postive for banned substances, which could mean that Greece would not have any representatives in this sport at the Beijing Olympics...
Reporters Without Borders demonstrates in Olympia...
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China - Olympic Games
24 March 2008
"Reporters Without Borders demonstrates in Olympia at start of Olympic torch relay to Beijing
Three Reporters Without Borders representatives, including secretary-general Robert Ménard,...
Chinese cop reported killed as Tibet riots rage, ...
Riots continue to rage in various parts of the world, with a Chinese policeman reportedly killed in Beijing. Meanwhile, wikileaks.com has released 120 censored pictures and video of the protests. This follows the...
Cyprus crossing due to reopen in divided Nicosia
In an effort to boost peace talks, rival Cypriot leaders have agreed to reopen a key crossing in the capital, Nicosia. Ledra Street runs along the dividing line in Nicosia and has come to symbolise the...
Greek tourist ship runs aground
This is a developing story if you have any footage or information please tell us. "A Greek boat carrying 280 passengers, mostly tourists, has run aground on a reef north of the Saronic Gulf island of Poros near Athens, officials say.
The boat is taking on water, but a...
