An infographic is circulating on social media that describes the state of the wine industry at a glance. This is primarily a bar chart, and if you’re a wine producing country, you don’t want to be strapped for cash. The infographic, originally published on Twitter by @WineStats and on various platforms subsequently, shows the top wine consumers by country between the years 2000 and 2013.* It also shows increases and decreases within each country during this period. This means that producers and their marketing teams may need to recalibrate in terms of geographically targeting the consumers they want to reach.…
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Two sessions of the Boston Metropolis Winter Program were held recently, drawing many youth from many communities to the Metropolis Camp Center in Contoocook, NH. Campers participated in gatherings focused on the Orthodox faith and Greek heritage and also participated in outings and excursions to Pats Peak Ski Resort for skiing. They also explored the area around Contoocook with what’s called the “Toyky Tour,” which included visits to Candle Design, Rogers Maple Syrup and Pine Lane Farm in Houston. Given the high demand for enrollment in its fall camp program, MBC opened two winter camp sessions to allow more campers…
Greece recovers hundreds of stolen items BBC.com
ATHENS — For 32-year-old Natalie Kontou, Greece’s economic crisis could be a blessing in disguise.After losing her magazine job in 2011, at the height of the crisis, and following an unsuccessful period of job hunting in Australia the following year, she now runs her own fledgling business. It offers tailor-made tourist packages for a growing influx of foreign visitors to Greece.“I always wanted to work in tourism, but I never imagined starting my own business, let alone with my friends,” she said, referring to her three partners in the Athens Insiders business. After starting last spring, with a budget of…
BALTIMORE– The Annapolis Greek Festival is in full swing this weekend.The festival returned Saturday to Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Riva Road in Annapolis.Festival-goers got a taste of Greek culture and heritage with Greek food, music, dancing and vendors. Church volunteers worked hard to prepare and serve Greek specialties like gyros, baklava and loukoumades, a fried sweet pastry best served with Greek coffee.“Being Greek is like being part of a community, part of a family, and when we meet Greeks it’s ‘you’re one of us,’” said volunteer Marfoula Mostakis. “And even if you are not Greek, you…
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stressed on Tuesday that it is necessary to prevent the crisis in the Middle East from spreading to other regions, in statements after his visit to Amman, Jordan, before his departure for Cairo and after a meeting with King Abdullah II on Tuesday, reports ANA. .“We must concentrate all our forces to prevent this crisis from spreading to other regions that are by definition particularly vulnerable, such as Lebanon and the Red Sea, where we are already going through a period of increasing tension in terms of maritime security.”, Gerapetritis said.At the same time, he…
Known for its idyllic island groups in the Cyclades and Dodecanese, the southern Aegean is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the island of Delos, the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the medieval town of Rhodes . These sites offer vivid reminders not only of Greek history but of the history of all humanity. They are worth visiting as part of a larger trip to the South Aegean or even exclusively as historically themed getaways. Island of Delos If you are visiting Mykonos, Delos is just 30 minutes away by boat, whether with an organized…
ANKARA The United States’ sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye is not subject to any conditions as claimed by Greek media, Turkish sources said, stressing that these fighter jets will be used in accordance with the security needs of the Turkish armed forces. “Contrary to what some Greek media claim, the issue of purchasing and modernizing (existing fleets) of F-16s by Turkey is not subject to any conditions,” the statement said. Defense Ministry sources told reporters on February 1. Some Greek news sites claimed that the United States had agreed to deliver 40 new F-16s to Turkey…
July 10, 2017Legend, Bakari Henderson, 22, was working on a photoshoot for a new clothing line in Greece, family saysRelatives of an American graduate killed on the Greek island of Zakynthos have expressed shock at his death. Bakari Henderson, 22, from Texas, was beaten to death after at least 10 people followed him out of a bar following an argument, police said. Witnesses reportedly told police he angered one of the bouncers when he and his friends tried to take a selfie with a waitress.Eight people were arrested in connection with the murder, police said. Six Serbian nationals, a 34-year-old…
By David Bjorkgren, editor Special to Hellenic News of America As the Hellenic News from America works to unite the Greek diaspora in America, Greek Americans and their supporters credit the newspaper and the efforts of founder Paul Kotrotsios with helping them spread the word about their business, cause and mission. All the doctors present in the room honored Dr. Phiambolis during his award ceremony. Guests and honorees at a 30th anniversary gala on November 12 reflected on how the Hellenic News from America has helped them over the years. Thanks for reading Hellenic News of America Peter Georgiou, owner…