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Only Greeks living in Europe have been granted the right to vote for Greece's European Members of Parliament at their local embassies and consulates. In the case of national elections, though, where the future of the country is in question, the issue becomes much more complicated.
Let me share the story of a group of five dear friends over the last five years. In 2010, my friends decided to pool their life savings to open a magnificent restaurant at the foot of the Acropolis, in the city where democracy was born, Athens...
here's something just so romantic about the colors so prominent here -- bright whites and deep blues, and outside of the cities so rich in history, the surrounding islands are usually home to the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The international media's favorite soap opera is back... this time, with even more suspense and scandal, triumph and tragedy. The Greek elections, true to the Greek psyche, are full of pathos.
The upcoming elections in Greece are undeniably a global event, whose importance transcends Greece's borders.
The upcoming elections in Greece are undeniably a global event, whose importance transcends Greece's borders.
Cephalonia is a sun-kissed destination, where nature and bird lovers, visitors eager for cultural experiences, honeymooners or third age people seeking privacy at a tranquil beach to cherish the sun, can spend a relaxed, carefree holiday with lots of interesting experiences.
As many around the world said to Americans in September 2001, we say to the men and women throughout Paris, France and Europe today: You are not alone. Our unity will ultimately triumph, and our cause will ultimately prevail.
Ineluctably, the failure to elect a president led to dissolve the government of New Democracy and proclaim new legislative elections.
The multiple admonishments between Athens and its increasingly hardline partners in Europe in recent days are out of place -- even as part of a high-stakes game testing contrasting approaches to dealing with Greece's bulging debt.
I'm just now beginning to realize the immeasurable value of Xronia Polla; for me, the term transcends understanding and words cannot fully encapsulate its significance.
It's crisis to crisis this week; catch your breath by taking our latest Week to Week news quiz. Here are some random but real hints: Bavaria on the c...
Greece is facing front, looking towards the new year and the upcoming January elections. But it would be foolish not to learn from a look backwards, as well.
In a burst of early-January optimism, let me give you three reasons to be cheerful. If we're lucky, these bright spots from 2014 will endure even after Ebola retreats, ISIS withers away, and Russia backs off.
With the clock quickly counting down towards election day in Greece, the two competitors for the Prime Ministerial chair are Alexis Tsipras, the fiery leader of the leftist Syriza party, and Antonis Samaras, the stoic head of the conservative New Democracy party who governed the country until the fall of the coalition last week.
It is hard to even imagine how many countries and heads of state didn't have a Twitter or Facebook account not that long ago. In fact, popular Greek politician Eva Kaili has also been a strong proponent of digital outreach by elected officials
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