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Barrot: Migration threatens Greece
BRUSSELS (ANA-MPA) -- European Commission Vice-President Jacques Barrot warned here on Thursday that Greece could be threatened by social unrest from the huge flow of illegal migrants arriving on its shores via Turkey. "There is a major threat to the equilibrium of Greek democracy because of

Reaction on smoking ban in Greece

By NET, NET 105.8 The ban on smoking, which went into effect in Greece on July 1, 2009, has given rise to several reactions, starting from positive comments to complaints and doubts whether the new measure would be successful. Many people dialed the Health Ministry's telephone center 1142 for information, while busin

Greek PM: Boosting employment a top priority

By ANA- MPA Greece's Prime minister Costas Karamanlis on Thursday announced separation of the health and insurance branches in the Social Security Foundation (IKA), as part of efforts to modernize the state's largest social security fund, in statements after a visit to the employment ministry. Karamanli

Former PASOK cadre Tsoukatos out on bail, denies Siemens bribe charge

By ANA- MPA Former PASOK official Theodoros Tsoukatos, who served as a political adviser to ex-prime minister Costas Simitis, was prohibited from leaving the country and released on a 100,000-euros bail on Wednesday after testifying before a special examining magistrate investigating the ongoing Siemens kickba

Greece's President Papoulias in Serbia
BELGRADE (ANA-MPA) -- Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Thursday arrived here for an official visit, where he was warmly greeted by his Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic, who expressed his country's thanks for Athens' standing position regarding the Kosovo issue. "It is with truly great satisf

Greek FinMin: Reforms are necessary

By NET, NET 105.8 Greece's Finance Minister Yiannis Papathanasiou called for consensus and dialogue with the employees on crucial labor reforms. Addressing an event organized by the Economic and Social Council, Papathanasiou said tough decisions are required and assured that the government is determined to stay commi

Tweak for building laws in Greece

By E- Kathimerini An attempt to remedy a persistent flouting of the law in the construction of homes, which will also raise an estimated 2 billion euros for public coffers, was unveiled by the government yesterday but experts have questioned whether it will be enforceable. Public Works and Environment Minister Gio

Greek PM Karamanlis meets with European Parliament President Pottering

By NET, NET 105.8 Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis met Wednesday with Hans-Gert Pottering, President of the European Parliament, at the Government headquarters in the Maximos Mansion in Athens. The two men discussed the developments in the European Union after the June European elections, the financial turmoil

Cyprus secures three more medals in Mediterranean Games

By Financial Mirror Cyprus secured Wednesday a total of three more medals, two gold medals and one bronze, in the XVI Mediterranean Games, currently taking place in Pescara, Italy. Cypriot champion Kyriacos Ioannou won the gold medal in men's high jump with 2.30, while Cypriot athlete Anastasia Christoforou secured

Staff member at Greek hospital contracts swine flu

By NET, NET 105.8 Greece's Sismanogleio Hospital in Athens, specializing in H1N1 flu cases treatment, has suspended admission of patients following the contraction of swine flu by a staff employee among new cases recorded today. The Health Ministry issued an announcement stressing that there is no reason for conc

Cyprus police say Canadian man bludgeoned to death and thrown into gorge

By The Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cypriot police say a Canadian man has been found bludgeoned to death at the bottom of a gorge near a southern coastal resort. Police spokesman Michalis Katsounodos said Thursday the victim has been identified as 39-year-old Sergy Nalyvaisky, a Canadian citizen of Ukrainian desce



Greece Trying to Kick the Habit
AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis
A no-smoking sign, reads ' Smoking is forbidden inside the restaurant,' is displayed at the entrance of a fast food in Athens on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Europe's most nicotine-addicted nation has adopted a new public smoking ban on Wednesday in a bid to stub out the Greek habit of lighting up practically everywhere. Offenders will face fines ranging from 50 euros for smokers to a maximum 20,000 euros for the owners of bars, restaurants and coffee shops.


Greek President Visits Serbia
AP Photo/Srdjan Ilic
Greek President Karolos Papoulias, left, reviews a guard of honor accompanied by his host Serbian President Boris Tadic, Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Belgrade. Papoulias arrived on an official visit to Serbia.


Greece's Georgia Kokloni Sprints to Gold
AP Photo/Sandro Perozzi
From left, gold medal Georgia Kokloni, of Greece, silver medal Myriam Soumare, of France, and compatriot bronze medal Ayodele Ikuesan in action during Women's 100m at he 2009 Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy, Wednesday, July 1, 2009.


Cypriot High Jumper Kyriakos Ioannou Earns Gold
AP Photo/Sandro Perozzi
From left silver medal Konstantinos Baniotis, of Greece, gold medal Kyriakos Ioannou, of Cyprus, and bronze medal Dragutin Topic, of Serbia, celebrate at the end of Men's High Jump event at he 2009 Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy, Wednesday, July 1, 2009.






Poll of the Week
The Greek Orthodox Church has a 2-millenia old tradition of brilliant and spiritual men and women addressing the most serious issues of their times. In this week's issue there are two articles that in whole or in part feature the views of churchmen on two painful issues. One of them we shy away from because it is divisive, abortion, the other, death and the afterlife, is disturbing in other ways. Still, the community and the faithful seek illumination and guidance. Though our clergy write fine articles about these topics, not everyone has access to them. Do Greek Orthodox clergy need to spend more time addressing such issues from the pulpit?





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