One day before Greek citizens go to the polls for the third time in 2015, I would like to offer some
Continue readingΚατηγορία: ελλας
Venetokleion Gymnasium of Rhodes – Class of 1968-1973 / Βενετόκλειο Γυμνάσιο Ρόδου – Η Τάξη του 1968 – 1973
Εισαγωγη – Introduction Σημερα κλεινω εξι χρονια απο την ημερα που αρχισα αυτο το μπλογκ, και ανασυρω απο την μνημη
Continue reading“There are no fascists in Greece! I go around so many years and have never met one!”
In light of the recent developments in Greece, the resignation of the General Secretary of the Council of Ministers,
Continue readingThe burning of frigate Hellas in 1831 by Admiral Miaoulis – Η πυρπολησις της φρεγατας “Ελλας” το 1831 απο το ναυαρχο Μιαουλη
Introduction Greece is a country with a very rich history in civil strife and conflict, escalating to war. Today’s post
Continue readingΗ κανναβης εις τον Ελληνικον Πολιτισμον και την Κοινωνιαν – Cannabis in Greek Culture and Society
Προοιμιον Το παρον πονημα ειναι εθνικου και ηθικοπλασματικου χαρακτηρα, οσονουπω δε και απελευθερωτικον καθοσον καταγραφει μεθοδικα επιστημονικα και παντελως ουδετερα
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Lord Byron’s “Giaour – A Fragment of a Turkish Tale”
Introduction “Greece was the mostly sought Eastern country by travelers during the 19th century.” (1) Lord Byron visited Greece for
Continue readingRestaurant “Thalassa mou”, Alyki, Paros, Greece
During a short visit to Paros, I visited a restaurant for the first time. It is a restaurant by the
Continue readingGreece’s Golden Dawn: Better late than never?
In February 27th 2013, in a post on Golden Dawn’s proselytizing children, I wrote: “Why New Democracy, PASOK, Democratic Left
Continue readingDeconstructed Green Beans (Haricot vert) Yahni – Αποδομημενα φασολακια γιαχνι
Green beans (haricot vert) “yahni” is one of the most delicious dishes during the Greek Summer. Today I cook the
Continue readingDr. Nikolaos G. Mavris – Δρ. Νικόλαος Γ. Μαυρής
Ο Νικολαος Μαυρης ηταν ο νονος μου. Τον εχω στην καρδια μου και ενθυμουμαι πολυ καλα τις συναντησεις μας. Επισης
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