By Démétrios IoannouFeature MatchingGeorgios Tsichlis/AlamyGavdos: The European island known for nudity (Credit: Georgios Tsichlis/Alamy)Abandoned in the middle of the Mediterranean, this small Greek island has been a bohemian destination since the 1960s. But will its culture survive?I spent my last day on the Greek island of Gavdos at Sarakiniko, its largest and most popular beach. But when I arrived, a new wooden sign carved deep into the golden sand warned me: nudity was now prohibited. Situated in the middle of the Libyan Sea, 79 km south of Crete, Gavdos is the southernmost point in Europe and, until recently, one of…
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Greek Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Extroversion Kostas Fragogiannis was due to leave Greece on Monday evening for a working visit to Seoul until October 6, ANA reports. The visit was agreed by Greek and South Korean leaders following a meeting in New York and confirms the keen interest of both sides in strengthening and expanding bilateral economic and trade relations. The vice foreign minister will meet his counterpart and other ministers, as well as Korean business owners from the shipping, high-tech, automobile manufacturing and energy sectors. As noted, there is strong interest in both Korean investments in…
Greece’s inflation rate increased significantly from 3.0% in November to 3.5% in December, but down from 7.2% in December 2022, the Hellenic Finance Authority said on Friday. statistics, reports the ANA. More specifically, price increases were recorded in bread cereals (2.6%), meat (6.5%), fish (8.4%), dairy eggs (3.8%), olive oil (58.5%), fruits (15%), vegetables. (14%), sugar-chocolate-ice (7.7%), coffee-cocoa-tea (3.7%), mineral water-drinks-juice (12.6%), alcohol (5.2%), clothing-shoes (2.8%), housing rents (4.0%), fuel oil (13.7%), solid fuels (9.2%), furniture (2.4%), household services (1. 9%), pharmaceuticals (11.8%), used cars (4.5%), air travel (10.2%), movie theaters (10%), vacation packages (9.3%) , restaurants (5.9%), hotels (5.7%).…
Ongoing work to restore the aedifice surrounding Jesus’ tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is now in its most crucial phase, the head of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) Restoration Team Antonia Moropoulou said Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on Sunday. The project was recently in the spotlight after news that scientists had revealed Jesus’ burial site for the first time in centuries, removing the marble cladding that had covered it since at least 1555 AD, if not earlier. According to Moropoulou, the team was now in the “heart” of developing the project in what…
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The great symbol of American democracy is the Capitol. But it is also a museum where several works of art tell the history of the country. This history cannot be understood without 500 years of Spanish imprint, according to one of the latest reports from the Hispanic Councilan independent think tank that promotes relations between Spain and the United StatesBernardo de Gálvez, viceroy of New Spain, Junípero Serra, founder of nine Spanish missions in Alta California and the conquistador Hernán Cortes are present at the Capitol.“This is yet another example of the extensive historical and cultural bond that unites Spain…
The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), in collaboration with the United States Consulate General, Lagos, has equipped young entrepreneurs from Nigerian tertiary institutions with the skills to thrive in the business world. Over the past three months, students from various universities and polytechnics have participated in an intensive training program which began in August. During this initiative, they were exposed to valuable leadership and entrepreneurship skills from experts in various fields. The program culminated with a mentoring event held in Ikoyi. Olusola Owonikoko, President of CYFI, stressed the importance of investing in Nigerian youth, highlighting their contributions to the development…
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major fire ravaged a notoriously overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Wednesday, leaving thousands in need of emergency shelter. No injuries were reported. To complicate matters, the Moria camp was under coronavirus lockdown when flames ravaged much of it overnight. Authorities have been scrambling to find a way to house camp residents left homeless while preventing the spread of the virus. “The combination of migration and the pandemic in these conditions creates a particularly demanding situation,” said Minister Delegate for Migration Giorgos Koumoutsakos. Civil protection authorities have declared a state of…
“Aristotle had just appeared, and what made him even more suspicious was that he seemed to possess a comprehensive body of knowledge, from optics and ethics to economics and politics,” he said in the video.Mainstream historians have criticized Jin’s argument as superficial and flawed, noting that similar questions could be raised about ancient Chinese philosophers such as Laozi.But Jin’s statements reflect a growing trend among some nationalist intellectuals who argue that the world needs a new, less Western-centric version of history as China rises on the world stage and engages in a new version of history. “war of stories” with…
Greece is an EU member country, widely known for being the home of the ancient Olympic Games. It is proud of its rich cultural heritage. When it comes to gambling, it also has a long history dating back to ancient times. Interestingly, the game has entered Greek mythology. According to legend, Zeus, Poseidon and Hades rolled the dice to decide which part of the world belongs to whom. There is also a legend behind the origin of the game. Gambling Laws in Greece Gambling in Greece has always been a popular pastime among all social classes. According to Greece Casino…