greece

Greece is frequently in the international news and therefore the blogosphere for a great many reasons; some good, some bad, some funny.

Modern Greece lays claim to the accomplishments of ancient Greece, the birthplace of western art and culture. This leads to conflicts with some of their neighbors such as Turkey and FYROM (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia). On Yahoo Answers there is a regular battle waging between Greeks and FYROM people. Historians join in the arguments as well.

Anonymous quote: "Greece is the only country that has lost it's marbles and wants everyone to know about it."

Long a European Union country with a strong economy Greece is still out of step with most others in the integration of their economy, laws, and education system. This contributed to the major riots in Athens in 2008.

The Greek islands are a very popular tourist destination.  On the main land you can't dig a hole without uncovering something ancient.  Every year a popular movie is filmed here such as Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

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Original Technorati articles tagged “greece”

• in Finance
  World Financial Markets Down on Greek Euro Exit Fears
  World financial markets have seen strong downside pressure this week as fears intensify that Greece could leave the euro.
  by betandbingo / on May 15, 2012
• in Politics
  Greece Today, America Tomorrow
  Election 2012 would be crucial for labor, and that means you.
  by amohit / on Feb 22, 2012
• in Technology
  Is Apple Worth More Than Greece?
  A rise in Apple shares make the company more valuable than Greece this week.
  by cmimanagers / on Jan 20, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “greece”

 

• Fearful Germans add to Greeces woes by staying away in droves

  
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  Images of anti-German protests have caused 50,000 holiday cancellations in 10 days Every May, coaches carrying German tourists would cruise up the long winding road that leads from Pyrgos to ancient Olympia. There they would decant in en masse, a permanent fixture in the tavernas, bars and shops that line the ...
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• UK plans for EU immigration rise

  
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  The Home Office draws up contingency plans to cope with a possible large increase in immigration from Greece if the euro collapses.
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• Greek Exit Could Trigger 50% Fall in Euro Stocks: SocGen Analyst

  
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  via CNBC Euro zone stocks  could plummet up to 50 percent if  Greece  makes a disorderly exit from the euro zone, a research note from Societe Generale said on Friday. In the note, Claudia Panseri, head of equity strategy at Societe Generale, said the  DJ Euro Stoxx 50  ...
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• Greece Has Proved That the ECB Bailout Scheme is Based On Nothing But Lies and Fraud

  
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  by Phoenix Capital Research   I’ve assess the significance of the Greek elections in an earlier article.   However, there is one final element to Greece’s current predicament that is even more important than any of the above items. That element is the following:   The Second Greek Bailout has proven to ...
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• Conflicting Results in Greek Opinion Polls 3 Weeks Ahead June-17 Elections

  
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  Conflicting are the results of the two latest public opinion polls ahead the June-17 elections. Two different polls give the first place in ‘voting intention’ to two different parties. At the same time the majority of respondents believe that conservative Nea Democratia will win the elections. Results from  ...
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• The "Quality of Talent" Debate

  
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  An Open Letter to India’s Graduating Classes from a KPMG partner is both eye-opening and outrage-inducing. He talks about how our graduating students are hardly prepared for the real world in terms of skills, problem solving ability, learning new things and being really professional. With very notable exceptions I ...
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• IMFs Christine Lagarde: more sympathy for poor African children than austerity-hit Greeks

  
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  International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde says she has more sympathy for poor African children than Greeks suffering under the countrys economic problems and austerity measures. Making clear that the IMF has no plans to relent on its austerity requirements for the country, Lagarde said she was ...
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• "Euro crisis: UK plans for rise in immigrants"

  
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  From the BBC : The Home Office is drawing up contingency plans to cope with a possible large increase in immigration from Greece if the euro collapses. Home Secretary Theresa May told the Daily Telegraph "work is ongoing"and "trends" were being examined to see whether immigration was rising from countries with ...
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• Alonnisos or Alonissos island in Sporades.

  
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  In the Middle Ages and until the 19th century, the island was known as Liadromia (Λιαδρόμια). It was renamed in 1838, as it was – mistakenly according to later research – identified with Alonnisos of Antiquity. In reality, the present island of Alonissos was known as Ikos (Ίκος) to the ...
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• Compare and contrast: Guardian coverage of demonstrations in Israel and Greece.

  
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  This week we witnessed a much reported demonstration in south Tel Aviv pertaining to the subject of the influx of illegal migrants into one of the poorest areas in Israel. As ever, the situation is significantly more nuanced than the Guardian’s editors would have us believe – as reflected in the commentary ...
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• IIF Dallara: Greek Euro Exit Would Destabilize World Economy, ECB

  
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  Greece’s euro exit would destabilise world economy, the European Central Bank and the contagion will affect other countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal, too, head of Institute of International Finance (IIF) Charles Dallara said in an interview. He urged a European realistic approach to austerity. The head of ...
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• OAKA May 24, 2012

  
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  High Security at OAKA For the Basketball Game between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos high security measures had been taken on MAy 24, 2012. Here just a few shots from the atmosphere. Panathinaikos won the game. Related posts: Panathinaikos vs Regal Barcelona Give WordPress an App Look Cap ...
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• Best EVER Eurovision Song

  
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  OK, tonight is the Eurovision Song Contest. For those not familiar with this cultural delight, countries in the European Broadcasting Union submit a song and then we all vote on which is the best. There is absolutely no bias in the voting and under no circumstances do countries like Greece and Cyprus consistently give ...
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• Lagarde to Impoverished Greeks: “Pay your Taxes” – “African Children Have My Sympathy”

  
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   Head of International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde gave a “heartbreaking” interview to British daily The Guardian. The compassionate ,  Madame Lagarde assures she keeps “thinking all of the time of the little children in Africa” saying they “need more help than the [impoverished] children of ...
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• Tourists Also Tell Greece No

  
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  Greek-vacation bookings from Germany and the rest of Europe are down sharply, as would-be tourists take fright at the prospect of strikes and street protests. WSJ.com: Markets Tourists Also Tell Greece No is a post from: The Forex Trading System Blog
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• A Bank Run Within the Eurozone

  
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  Bank Run 1933Gavyn Davies advisor to the British Government and who also chairs Fulcrum Asset Management wrote in the Financial Times"A bank run is now happening within the eurozone. So far it has...
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• Kos island beach photos.

  
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  A few marvelous sandy beaches in Kos island . Exotic beaches , such as Mastihari, Tigkaki, Paradise and, of course, Kefalos, where the ruins of the early Christian Basilica is visible right next to the waterfront. Explore this charming island ! Kos island info Tigkaki beach ...
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• Painting of Local lemons, Samos Island Greece

  
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  Here is a 16" x 20" acryclic painting of lemons I was given by a local friend in  Samos Island .   
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• Krugman: Prospect of Euro collapse might concentrate their minds…

  
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  Perhaps this is what the No campaign is hoping for? Krugman interviewed in the FT: “No. I don’t think they can save Greece but they can still save the rest if they’re willing to offer open-ended financing and macroeconomic expansion.” But this would mean persuading the Germans to change their philosophy of ...
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• Spanish regulator suspends trading of Bankia shares before meeting on state aid requirements

  
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  Spains market regulator suspended trading of shares in bailed-out Bankia on Friday ahead of a key board meeting at which the lender is expected to decide how much more rescue money it needs from the government. A market commission statement said trading was being halted because "a concurrence of issues ...
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