Athens -- Facing a debt burden that could enslave its citizens for decades to come, Greece has gone on the offensive, declaring it will halt the production of gyros worldwide if it’s not given a larger line of...
This idea precedes the Arthurian Legend likely originating in the city-state of Athens, the original democracy. Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, the goddess of wisdom, has been my patron goddess from childhood. Athena has guided me every step of the way.. i'm not...
Macedonia’s 2011 Independence Day Interview conducted by: Sam Vaknin I have been fortunate to meet Stevo Pendarovski several times, in his official capacities, and “for coffee”. On all occasions, I found him to be level-headed, incisively analytical, and a true...
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Was Alexander the Great murdered in Babylon? In a historical mystery which combines Dan Brown's narrative panache (but with far superior writing skills), Agatha Christie's sense of drama and mis-en-scene, and Paul Johnson's synoptic view, Graham Phillips makes a convincing...
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The night of the August full moon, Saturday August 13, the Acropolis will be closed after a decision by the Archaeological Service due to works. Never the less on Saturday August 13 you may see the Acropolis under the August full moon, by visiting http://www.acropolis.gr...
FIVE songs by Cumberland River included on Wed, April 6 Episode of FX Network’s hit TV drama JUSTIFIED Band’s upcoming 2011 album set for release on Rural Rhythm Records Last week FX Productions and Sony Pictures Television announced they have ...
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A Thomson Airways Boeing 757-200 Had to Make An Emergency Landing in Athens After Receiving a Bomb Threat on April 4 2011 The airline had taken off from Bristol in England, and was on its way to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt when a bomb threat was received by an Egyptian news...
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By Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The "name issue" involves a protracted dispute over the last 17 years between the two Balkan polities over Macedonia's right to use its constitutional name, "The Republic of Macedonia". The Greeks claim...
opinion by samvaknin | 2 years ago | updated 1 year ago 259 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
Is nation-wide unemployment and total economic collapse preferable to pay freezes, and cuts, and layoffs? In Greece, strikers continue their violent protests, clashing with police. Following the collapse of the Greek economy, and the more than hundred-billion dollar bail out...
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Thousands Protest Austerity Measures Imposed By Parliament, EU Bailout Riot police used pepper spray and tear gas to break up unruly street protests in Athens. Video footage showed police striking some protesters...
Three Dead in Greek Rights: Investors Spooked, Markets Hit (video) The European Union Economic bailout for Greece sparked widespread unrest ultimately leading to a massive strike, riots and three dead after a fire...
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Athens, GA (May 1, 2010) - Daniel Summerhays survived a bogey on the 18th hole of the Nationwide Tour's Stadion Athens Classic at UGA to take a one shot lead over Martin Piller and a two hot lead over New Zealander...
Greek Independence Day 2010: Economic Crisis in Greece means muted independence day celebrations on March 25th. The Greece national of day of independence will be a sober affair in 2010 as the country continues to...
Greece Crippled by General Strike, Unrest and continuing Economic CrisisThe entire country of Greece was effectively closed on Thursday as a massive general strike brought virtually everything - transportation,...
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One effect of Greece's recent financial problems is that the country has been on the front pages of the world's newspapers and media sites for the last few weeks. It is not the kind of publicity that any country,...
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