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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• NEW Lake Ontario State Parkway Multi-Use Trail

  
  New York Outdoors Blog — Authority: 436
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• Prime Minister G. Papandreou Interview to CNN

  
  Embassy of Greece in Poland Press & Communication Office — Authority: 128
  Interview by George Papandreou on CNN In an exclusive interview to CNN, Greek Prime Minister _George Papandreou assured markets that the Greek economy is on a stable and realistic path of growth and reduced budget deficits. “There is zero risk of defaulting” Papandreou said to CNN’s John Defterios, “We are a ...
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• Greek bank chief takes paycut as economy fears intensify

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 988
  • Greeces budget deficit is highest in EU at 12% • Concerns mount that Greece will be next focus of debt crisis Greeces central bank chief George Provopoulos has decided to take a 20% salary cut to lead by example, as the Greek government intensifies efforts to rein in public spending. "It is a symbolic gesture ...
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• New Greek renewables law would slash red tape – minister

  
  National Wind Watch: News — Authority: 164
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• Have we got the flu?

  
  The Green Greek — Authority: 127
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• New On-line Teaching Job vacancy

  
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• Sailing into an icy cauldron

  
  Ohaiyo Business Magazine — Authority: 136
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• Watch Lamsi TV Online Live Internet TV Stream News Channel from Greece free

  
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• The last of Greece

  
  Greg Betza Illustration — Authority: 112
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• Greek-Americana from Annabouboula

  
  Hellenic Antidote — Authority: 100
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• FIFA World Cup 2010 Draw

  
  eplmatches.com — Authority: 140
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• Getaway to an island paradise with cheap hotels in Corfu

  
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• antifa notes (december 4, 2009)

  
  slackbastard — Authority: 137
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• World Cup Draw Preview: 2010 Shapes Up

  
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• Player Ratings: Galatasaray 1-0 Panathinaikos

  
  Goal.com — Authority: 709
  Frank Rijkaards side booked their spot in the knock out stages with a narrow win after a tight game against their Greek rivals. Goal.com rates the players in action in Istanbul...
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• everythingaboutgreece:http://www.flickr.com/photos/evansg/33409...

  
  Heresy and Usurpation — Authority: 436
  everythingaboutgreece : http://www.flickr.com/photos/evansg/3340939014/ Bourtzi castle in Nafplio Peloponnisos,Greece Argh, such a huge toss up of for next year’s travel plans: Egypt or Greece? Cant decide.
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• Redefining classics for the 21st century

  
  Harvard University Press Publicity Blog — Authority: 108
  We usually treat ancient Greece as a closed system, a discrete, limited set of texts with more or less established meanings. But a new generation of classicists, steeped in the insights afforded by contemporary theory, are beginning to show how that view cannot hold as much water as it once did. Shaking off the stuffy ...
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• ECB begins to turn off the liquidity tap

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 970
  The European Central Bank has begun to turn off the liquidity tap and prepare for a gradual retreat from ultra-low interest rates over the next year, raising its economic growth forecast for 2010 to 0.8pc.
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• Jean-Claude Trichet puts his money where his mouth is

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 970
  The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken a baby step towards the monetary exit.
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• The Four Scenarios For 2010

  
  zero hedge — Authority: 756
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