Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with UNESCO Director Audrey Azoulay at the organization’s headquarters in Paris. According to government sources, Mr. Mitsotakis and Ms. Azoulay discussed Greece’s initiative to protect cultural heritage from the effects of climate change. The same sources affirm that there was also talk of the conversion of Hagia Sophia and the Chora monastery into a mosque by Turkey, a choice which is in total contradiction with their character as monuments of global cultural influence. Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed the position taken by UNESCO on the issue, while calling for the continuation of UNESCO’s efforts to return…
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Steve Kriaris has been around wine all his life. His father, who emigrated to Canada from a small village outside Pylos in the lush Messinia wine region of southern Greece, brought his winemaking secrets to Toronto when he arrived in the 1960s What started as a forbidden sip of wine as a young child has now blossomed into a successful business and, more importantly, a passion for Steve. Fast forward to 2000, when the Kolonaki Group was founded and Steve began importing natural mineral water from Greece. Over the course of several trips to Greece and visits to off-the-beaten-path towns…
US Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis spoke about cooperation among allies needed to address international order challenges on the first day of the Athens Security Forum on Wednesday, ANA reports . Addressing the thematic forum “The New Europe – Facing the Challenges of Multiple Crises”, the American diplomat added that alongside this cooperation there is a deep commitment to safeguarding democracy, the democratic ethos and the concept of freedom. Tsunis also noted that Greece is a growing energy supplier in Southeast Europe and is also a country firmly placed among the top ten countries in terms of renewable energy sources.…
Skyline Chili is a perfect food and I will not tolerate any slander about it. We can agree that Cincinnati chili infused as a sauce with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and God knows what else bears little resemblance to the stews studded with beans or hunks of beef that other regions of this great country might recognize as chili. . But that doesn’t justify the torrent of bile that Cincinnati chili receives from those unaccustomed to its pleasures. (Deadspin notoriously, he called it “the worst regional food in America or anywhere” and “an abominable garbage sauce.” ) But for those of…
ContentsAnti-Semitism in Medieval Europe Russian pogroms Nazi anti-Semitism Kristallnacht Holocaust Anti-Semitism in the Middle East Anti-Semitism in Europe and the United States SOURCESAnti-Semitism, sometimes called the oldest hatred in history, is hostility or prejudice against Jewish people. The Nazi Holocaust is the most extreme example of anti-Semitism in history. Anti-Semitism did not begin with Adolf Hitler: anti-Semitic attitudes date back to ancient times. In much of Europe, throughout the Middle Ages, Jews were denied citizenship and forced to live in ghettos. Anti-Jewish riots called pogroms swept the Russian Empire in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and anti-Semitic incidents increased…
“Greece is a great nation to which we Europeans owe a lot; Greece is one of the axes of stability in the Balkans”, underlined the President of the European Commission during his speech before an extraordinary session of the Parliament in Athens Thursday. He told Greek Parliament MPs and political leaders present that “we cannot let Greece handle the migrant crisis alone,” while addressing another sensitive issue that has further strained Greek-Turkish relations: incarceration. prolonged by two Greek soldiers in the neighboring country. . “The two Greek soldiers detained in Turkey must be released,” he stressed. In other comments from…
ANN ARBOR – From painting the rock to stepping over Block M on the Diag to guarding the Spartans’ gold letter before the University of Michigan-Michigan State University game, traditions are deeply rooted on the 206-year-old UM campus.So deep, apparently, that UM has been named the most “bigoted” school in America, according to Broke Scholar.“Strong communities of students and alumni who support each other and help create a sense of belonging are coveted by universities across the United States,” read a statement from Broke Scholar. “Essentially, these communities are full of fiery fans and alumni who are building a network…
The Global Tourist market in Greece should generate an income of US$548.0 million by 2032, moving from $265.9 million in 2022. The target market is expected to record good 7.5% CAGR from 2022 to 2032. Factors such as a high number of travelers to Greece in 2022 – around 8 million in the first half of the year – explain the prosperity of the tourism industry in Greece. The country’s popularity as a world heritage site, rich culture and magnificent views also contribute to the growth of the Greek tourism market during the forecast period. Greece, popular for its green…
In early June, Marina Hatsopoulos SM ’93, an investor and entrepreneur, hosted a networking party at her Boston apartment. Over sushi and cocktails, 10 young Greek tech entrepreneurs presented their business ideas to 50 Greek and Greek-American investors and business leaders based in Boston. “We didn’t know each other at all,” says Hatsopoulos, “but one thing about Greeks: we can become best friends overnight.” This event marked the start of a week-long series of business development opportunities designed by Hatsopoulos. In addition to networking, the aspiring Greek CEOs would participate in an international tech startup bootcamp hosted at MIT. If…
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