Herders in central Greece have lost more than 50,000 animals in floods, while surviving herds face an urgent shortage of animal feed, farmers in Thessaly said. According to initial estimates, almost 100,000 young animals drowned in the floods in Thessaly and parts of central Greece, the heart of Greece’s agricultural and livestock economy. Tyrnavos Yiannis Kokouras, mayor of Tyrnavos, near Larissa, told radio Praktoreio FM 104.9 of the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) that herders in the region managed to save 25,000 sheep wandering in areas without enclosures and are facing serious problems. in food. “We managed to stop the (flood)…
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Amid deep divisions, Greek parliament approves deal to change Macedonia’s name to end protracted conflict between neighbors.After decades of claims, counterclaims and, at times, odious politics, Athens and Skopje have resolved one of Europe’s most intractable conflicts. A long and heated debate in Greece’s 300-seat parliament ended Friday with a majority of 153 MPs voting in favor of a deal to end the long-running conflict between the two neighbors by renaming the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia like the Republic of North Macedonia. In total, 146 MPs voted against the agreement and one abstained. “Today is a historic day. Greece…
Macy’s 1933 display: Works by three of Edith Halpert’s artists: Charles Sheeler, Stuart Davis and Edward Biberman. Image from the Smithsonian Institution By Joel Kotkin April 30, 2020 “Small-scale commercial production gives rise, every moment of every day, spontaneously to capitalism and the bourgeoisie… wherever small business and freedom of commerce exist, capitalism appears. » – VI Lenin A great connoisseur and sworn enemy of the free market, Vladimir Lenin might smile a little if he witnessed what is happening to small businesses today in the current Covid-19 pandemic. Even before then, America was experiencing declining business start-up rates as…
History can be an imprecise discipline – ancient history perhaps even more so. It is therefore not possible to assign ancient superlatives with much certainty. Researchers have long argued about which city is the oldest in the world. But the loss of archaeological evidence through time and destruction, as well as the imprecise nature of dating ancient artifacts, makes it difficult to trace a city back to its founding. Add to this, like The guard notes, researchers must grapple with difficult questions, such as when a colony becomes a city. Some argue that the transition occurs when a place establishes…
For the seventh year, Envolve Entrepreneurship has rewarded four winners of its Envolve Award Greece with interest-free funding, mentoring services and business support. Hosted by Greek television host, producer and entrepreneur Sakis Tanimanidis, the awards ceremony broadcast live to hundreds of followers around the world on Monday, July 20 from the headquarters of Atraktos, a non-profit educational organization based in central Athens. The winners of this year’s competition are Collaborate on healthcare, Finclude, MOJOOLS And Rodi Pharmaceuticals. The winners were selected from a group of 10 finalists. “Envolve Award Greece continues to attract hundreds of brilliant business ideas, proving that…
“In Thessaloniki we live our history.» Sofia Bournatzi Of course, this statement could almost be a cliché if it were not applied to Thessaloniki. This has a greater impact on the city than just having multiple UNESCO World Heritage designations; it has more to do with resilience. Despite wars, earthquakes and fires, the Thessalonians have been doing what they have been doing for 2,300 years. Founded in 315 BC by King Cassander of Macedon, he would have aptly named the city after his wife, Thessalonica, sister of Alexander the Great, but Cassander had a specific vision. Thessaloniki (aka Salonika or…
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An awards banquet honoring the Asian, Desi and Pacific Islander communities will kick off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a four-week celebration based on the theme “Together We Rise.”Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is the official federal name for the month’s celebration. At the OU, however, it is often called Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month to more accurately reflect the diversity of the community. “Desi” refers to the people and culture of the Indian subcontinent and South Asia, including Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.“Together We Rise” highlights the unity between diverse and distinct cultures, heritages and histories. The awards banquet…
Comfort foods is a series of Life sections highlighting AU students and the foods that remind them of home and heritage. Food is the great equalizer; it brings people together. Enjoying a delicious meal with good company creates memories and an appreciation of different cultures. Anastasia Matlin, an American college graduate, offers a special comfort food that connects her to her Greek heritage and reminds her of the memories she has with her family. Matlin’s maternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from Greece when they were teenagers. Decades later, her entire family would spend Sundays at Matlin’s grandparents’ house…
Ellenos Real Greek recalls vanilla Greek yogurt in 4 oz. cups, sold at Costco because they may contain undeclared eggs.>> Read more trending newsFor people with egg allergies, this can pose a risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction.The yoghurt pot carries UPC 8 57290 00620 1 and is sold as part of a pack of 12. Each case carries UPC 8 57290 00617 1. This is a refrigerated item packaged in a clear plastic cup with a blue aluminum seal and can be identified by the blue letters on the front panel display.Learn moreThe affected vanilla bean Greek yogurt has…