By Nadine YousifBBC News, TorontoSeptember 29, 2023Image source, Getty ImagesLegend, A photo of Heinrich Himmler meeting soldiers of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SSWhen the Canadian Parliament honored a Ukrainian veteran who fought alongside Nazi Germany, new light was shed on a controversial part of Ukraine’s history and its commemoration in Canada. Yaroslav Hunka, the Ukrainian veteran applauded in Parliament this week, served in a Nazi unit called the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS – also known as the Galicia Division – which was created in 1943. His appearance was criticized by both Jewish groups and…
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On the eve of UNESCO negotiations over the ownership of the Parthenon marbles between Greece and the United Kingdom, the president of the British Museum suggested he would be open to sharing. ADVERTISEMENTThe president of the British Museum in London has declared himself open to an agreement to share the Parthenon marbles with Greece.The Parthenon Marbles are a highly controversial part of the British Museum’s collection. Built in the 5th century BCE as part of the Acropolis of Athens, the sculptures were removed and transported to Britain in the early 1800s, under the orders of the 7th Earl of Elgin,…
Women’s entrepreneurship dominated the second international forum organized on December 1-2 by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the National Network of Chambers of Women Entrepreneurs, under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, of the region of Attica and the municipality of Athens. Addressing the economic climate, inflationary pressures and the measures taken by the government in this direction, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis invited the two speakers Marianna Hatzakou, member of the board of directors of MEVGAL and Niki Giavroglou, CEO of Greek Fine Oils, to declare their opinion on their effectiveness.Hatzakou stressed that all measures…
The belief that Greek banks are now in a much more attractive and advantageous position, leaving the climate of uncertainty behind them, was expressed by panel speakers at the 25th Capital Link Investment Forum in New York. During the discussion, positive developments in the Greek banking system and its prospects for future growth in a more favorable environment were discussed. The position of Attica Bank CEO Eleni Vrettou – the first woman to be CEO of a Greek bank – is particularly interesting, given that she represents a strengthened organization that aspires to play the role of fifth pole as…
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI), in cooperation with the AHI-Athens Chapter, presented a panel discussion titled “AHI 50 Years of Service – The Role of the Greek-American Community in Advancing U.S.-Greek Relations” on December 13 at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens. Vice Admiral Vasileios Kyriazis (ret.), President of the AHI Athens Chapter, welcomed the guests and George J. Tsunis, United States Ambassador to Greece, delivered the opening address. Afterwards, he told the National Herald that he was pleased to launch the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the AHI, which will culminate with a gala to…
Homeland Security investigations highlight repatriation of ancient coins to Greece. They are thousands of years old. Feds return Greek coins seized from O’Hare In a nondescript Lombard office building, fragments of ancient Greek history were returned to their rightful owner on Wednesday. “These coins are very important to our cultural heritage,” Radiant Consul General Emmanuel Koubarakis said of the repatriation of 21 ancient coins discovered by the Chicago Office of Homeland Security Investigations. Although the pieces were small – some no bigger than a pinky fingernail – the gesture was enormous. Now, rather than sitting in a private collector’s home,…
Europe is a continent steeped in history and culturewith a rich and varied heritage, unique to the region and the from the ancient ruins of Rome to the modern metropolises of London and Paris, Europe has something for everyone. For centuries, Europe has been a hub of creativity and culture, as evidenced by its many monuments, museums and galleries. Europe and its rich cultural heritage: a travel guide for tourists (ArtHouse Studio) {{^userSubscribe}} {{/userSubscribe}} {{^userSubscribe}} {{/userSubscribe}} From the ancient ruins of Greece and Rome to the modern art galleries of London and Paris, Europe is a place where culture and…
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Amid growing tensions between Ankara and Athens, Greece plans to extend its territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles south and west of the island of Crete in March, local media reported on Sunday. The government made this decision based on favorable international and regional developments and to gain the upper hand over the opposition by responding to a long-standing demand ahead of legislative elections scheduled for summer 2023, the media outlet reported in In.Gr line, citing sources from the presidential office. According to the media outlet, a unilateral decision by Egypt on December 11 to demarcate its western maritime…