On Sunday, December 12th, 2010, the enthronement ceremony of the new Metropolitan Bishop of Ioannoupolis and Pretoria Damaskinos, was held in Johannesburg. The ceremony was attended by the Pope, the Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, Theodoros II, the Metropolitan Bishops, Alexandros of Nigeria, Sergios of the Cape of Good Hope, Ioakeim of Zambia, Gregorios [...]
Archive | 2010
Greek Cruise Ship Overcomes Massive Waves in Antarctica (Video)
An Antarctic cruise ship with 88 American passengers and 77 crew members aboard, sustained damage after being battered by brutal waves. On Tuesday the Greek cruise ship “Clelia II” declared an emergency, reporting it had suffered engine damage amid heavy seas and 55 mph winds. The ship was north east of the South Shetland Islands [...]
Greek Embassy in Beijing Introduces New Media Reports
A new biweekly news review in both English and Chinese titled “Newsletter”, and a cultural review called “EPIKOINONIA”, was unveiled by the Greek Embassy in Beijing’s Press & Communication office. The media reports aim to offer better information regarding Chinese public opinion. The Office also inaugurated the edition “A Passage to Greece”, which stablished a multi-dimensional [...]
Japan Forum on International Relations Urges Nation’s Acceptance for Skilled Immigration
A leading international think tank is urging Japan to open up its traditionally restrictive immigration system to incoming skilled immigration. The proposal by the Japan Forum on International Relations (JFIR) proposes that Japan adopt a skills-based immigration system. One similar to immigration systems in leading immigration destination countries in the West. In addition, JFIR proposes that [...]
3 Greeks Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Zambia
The Zambia Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three members of one family in Lusaka’s Makeni area for drug trafficking. Lucas Avraam, 39, and his brother Niklaos Avraam, 37, are both Greek nationals. They were arrested at their Makeni homes after they were found with different quantities of cocaine weighing over 10 grams. Gavrille Avraam, 44, who [...]
Greek Tycoon’s Son Dies in Namibia Auto Accident
Walvis Bay real estate tycoon John Savva’s son died early Monday morning in a road accident. The accident happened between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Thirty-one-year-old Yianni Savva was travelling from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay at approximately 4:20 when he lost control of the vehicle and overturned. It is suspected that Savva who died on the spot, [...]
Exhibit Honors Greek Elements of Alexandria, Egypt
A group photo exhibition by the Alexandrian photo group Antassa opened on November 1st. It consists of sixty color photos by thirty young photographers of Alexandria. Both professionals and amateurs are participating. The exhibition presents images of monuments, places, sculptures and other visual material demonstrating the continuous presence of the Greek element in Alexandria. Observers will [...]
3rd Int’l Literary Competition by Hellenic Cultural Organization Nostos, Argentina
“Parthenon Marbles: The Story about a Theft or a Theft of History” is the theme of the third international literary competition organized by the Hellenic Cultural Organization “Nostos”. It is under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Argentina. In this year’s competition, where writers of any nationality are eligible to participate with literary pieces written [...]
Greek Embassy in Beijing Participates at 30th Annual Beijing Marathon
Τhe Greek Embassy in Beijing distributed flyers on Sunday to some 30,000 participants of the 30th annual Beijing Marathon, a week before the Athens Marathon coincides with the 2,500th anniversary of the eponymous Battle of Marathon. The Chinese language flyers featured a map of the “Classical Marathon” route used for the Athens event, photos of ancient Greek [...]
Greece, Italy & Syria Collaborate on Power Plant
The Syrian Ministry of Electricity signed an agreement today with a consortium consisting of Greek company Metca and Italy’s Ansaldo. The agreement is for the construction of a 750 MW power plant in the city of Der Azzor, explained news agency Sana in a statement. It added that the plant will cost 671 million euros to [...]
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02 / 10 South Africa Attracts Unemployed Greeks
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02 / 09 Greek Culture Depicted In 2012 SAE Latin American Calendar
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02 / 08 Unknown Vandals Spray Graffiti Threat on Greek Orthodox Monastery in Jerusalem
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02 / 07 Egyptian Minister of Tourism Awards Greek Εntrepreneur
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02 / 06 Philhellene Persian Poet Fereydoon Faryad Passes Away
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