New ! Government attacks Guardian Report for Hospital Infections
Brazil's murdered Greek Ambassador
Brazil's murdered Greek Ambassador
A Rio de Janeiro police officer confessed to murdering Greece's ambassador to Brazil, possibly at the direction of the diplomat's Brazilian wife with whom the policeman was romantically involved...
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The Greek government, the UN refugee agency and the EU’s aid department have been accused by other aid groups of mismanaging a multimillion-pound fund leaving thousands sleeping in freezing conditions in Greece.
This is our Great #Greek Surplus
said @tsipras holding the #refugee kids in his arms
"Despite our difficulties we keep an attitude of dignity, and this is much greater wealth and much larger surplus of any surplus some countries might achieve. They will never reach this great surplus of the soul the Greek people...
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Gastroenteritis outbreaks
Gastroenteritis outbreaks
A spike of gastroenteritis cases has been recently noticed in Greece, the Greek CDC (Hellenic Cennter of Disease Control and Prevention ) said on a press release on Wedneday December 28.
According to the Greek CDC (HCDCP/ KEELPNO) epidemiological surveillance, there are sings of sporadic outbreaks... Read Full Post »
Christmas Austerity Blues
the PM's gift
the PM's gift
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Greek2m social
Greek2m social
Wish to be blessed....
Happy, Lucky New 2017 by Greek to me !
Greek Christmas Days
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Tsakalotos Yours Faithful @J_Dijsselbloem .It's official ...
Greek Finance Minister officially declared the country's "adherence", "compliance" and "faithfulness" to Greece's creditors by his apology letter sent to promise that Tsipras' government will never give any relief to the poorest of the country without the creditors permission.
But before that , he cleverly chose to show his bravery to the Greek audience- and only- , reminding ... Read Full Post »
While Greek PM saw "light in the end of the tunnel", as said on his New Years Eve message, Greeks showed to be more pessimistic than ever for the country' s and their personal next days...Read Full Post »
Before and After Have a look on our 2014-2015 Austerity2Left gov special Page when Tsipras had maximised Hope and the Greek Expectations...
photo above, Spiros Haritatos fb
Christmas in Blood
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Migrants sex attacks throughout Germany in NYE -
France:almost 1,000 cars were set on fire and destroyed on New Years Eve -
Club Reina, Istambul, Taner Ünal fb -
Black Sea plane crash , 92 victims -
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Berlin U-Bahn attackers try to set homeless man on fire in Christmas Eve -
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Belgium terror fears: Boy, 14, found with rucksack full of bombs marked 'Allah Akbar' -
Berlin truck crash in Chrismas Market, 12 victims -
Festive Christmas Spirit in Europe is gone, the NYT, but not only from Europe, as it seems .
The West-hating militants have used Facebook before Christmas and messaging app Telegram ...
ISIS claims responsibility for New Year's Eve nightclub attack in Turkey: Statement https://t.co/AHgIeGhmKO The Islamic State has reported…
— Matt Baker (@BizDatabase) January 2, 2017
Christmas in White
Prayer and Faith
The gifts of the Magi, the wise men to the Newborn Jesus are intact and safeguarded in a monastery in Greece. Durig this Christmas the priceless gifts have been displayed from the Monastery of St. Paul, one of twenty monasteries on the Mount Athos peninsula to the Tito Monastery for public praying .Read Full Post »
PM's visit to Jesus tomb
Whilst in Jerusalem, Tsipras made an official visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where the Greek team of scientists first uncovered the real rock of Jesus tomb was first uncovered by Greek scientists .... find full story
Source: ESA
"'Adoration of the Magi,' one scene in a fresco cycle, painted by the Florentine master Giotto di Bondone. The cycle decorates the interior of the Scrovegnichapel in Padua and was probably begun in 1303. Halley's Comet appeared in 1301 and served as a model for Giotto's 'Star of Bethlehem'. ESA named its mission to Halley's Comet 'Giotto' in recognition of the fact that Giotto di Bondone made the first 'scientific' drawing of the comet recorded in history."
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This is Greek2m!
December 2016
Feel Greek Christmas
Feel Greek Christmas
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Athens has its own on Syntagma square .
Traditionally Greeks would decorate a small boat instead of a tree. The tradition dates back hundreds of years when many Greeks were working as seamen.
Taste Greek Christmas
Taste Greek Christmas
The Christ’s Bread On Christmas Eve, the housewife bakes Christopsomo, a centuries-long custom, a sweet yeast bread decorated with the symbol of the cross that intersects the bread into four segments. On Christmas Day, the head of the family takes the loaf, makes a cross blessing upon it, cuts it into pieces and offers it to family members and those present at the Christmas dinner, a symbolic representation of the Holy Communion, when Jesus Christ gave the bread of life to all mankind
Sing Greek Christmas
Sing Greek Christmas
The Carols
Christmas caroling is very popular, and although you might hear them being sung at any given moment during the holiday season, there are actually three "official" caroling days. The custom is that children go from house to house singing the carol, with the accompaniment of a triangle, and residents of the houses give them a small amount of money. Greek Christmas carols (calanda) are sung on the mornings of Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and January 5, the Eve of the Epiphany.
There are two sides to Christmas in Greece; one is religious and solemn,
while the other is festive and glamorous. Both of them have their
charm. Most towns in Greece are decorated with bright lights, bells,
angels and other Christmasy objects.
Travel Greek Christmas
Travel Greek Christmas
During Christmas time in Greece, you should discover the mainland villages with the picturesque stone-brick houses and narrow alleyways, which in the wintertime resemble a small Santa's village.
Most winter resorts in the countryside offer quaint accommodations and are close to Greece's snow centers
The most popular onesParnassos near the town of Arcahova, Pertouli and Pilio in the region of Thessaly, Tymfristos in the Karpenissi area, Helmos in the town of Kalavrita, Mainalos in Vytina, Peloponnese, Vasilitsa in Grevena and Kaimaktsalan in Edessa.
source: SETE
By the Ambassad's eyes
#ThirtyGreatThingsAboutGreece No.13 Mountain-tops and valley-floors. #Olympos #Taygetos #Athos #Vikos #Tymphe. Sublime, supreme nature. pic.twitter.com/RWRPAUsYqR
— John Kittmer (@JohnKittmer) November 27, 2016
Fantasize Greek Christmas
Fantasize Greek Christmas
According to tradition, during the Greek 12 days of Christmas (December 25 to January 6), goblins come out to tease people and eat their food. This tradition is based on the legend that the "waters aren't christened" since Christ has not yet been baptized. The goblins are renowned for their ugliness and their impishness. They are not very intelligent and can't really hurt anybody. It is said that they enter houses through chimneys, and this is the reason people, especially in villages, keep the fireplace lit during the 12 days of Christmas
Instead of reading your kids their favorite fairytales in English, try to read them in Greek during the holidays Listening to Greek, even if you have to explain some parts in English, can be really fun and beneficial for the kids’ comprehension and listening skills
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