Introduction Reading H.A.L. Fisher’s “A History of Europe” I stumbled upon the battle of Teutoburg Forrest in 9 A.D. and
Continue readingWe got out of the ICU, but are still in the hospital – «Βγήκαμε από την εντατική, αλλά όχι από το νοσοκομείο»
Εδηλωσε σημερα ο Πρωθυπουργος της Ελλαδος κ. Σαμαρας. Το κακο ειναι οτι δεν ανεφερε απο ποιαν ασθενεια πασχει ο ασθενης.
Continue readingProselytizing children and adolescents to fascism – Greece’s Golden Dawn “spiritual awakening” seminars
Europe has a tradition in democracy. Democracy was born in Athens, Greece. However, today democracy is having a really tough
Continue readingReflecting on the results of the Italian Elections, February 2013: When things don’t work, they don’t work.
A lot has been written about the results of the Italian elections. The ink has not dried yet. I want to
Continue reading“Growth or austerity” and other questions on the problems of Europe
When one question becomes many When I started writing this article, I wanted to offer some views on the debate
Continue readingAdventures and perils in the life of an innocent flower, or more than one
In 1957 Mao wrote: “Letting a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend is the policy of
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Hasan Tahsin Pasha: A hero, a traitor, or just not up to his responsibilities?
Last update on 22nd August 2024 Pasha (Paşa in Turkish) was a high rank in the Ottoman political and military
Continue readingNaked heart forever – unprotected, exposed, defenceless
The Poet asks his Love to write Visceral love, living death, in vain, I wait your written
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Eledone moschata (musky octopus) in tomato sauce – Μοσχιοί κοκκινιστοί
This dish features musky octopus, the poor relative of octopus, in tomato sauce. Read about it in my gastronomy blog
Continue readingStuffed Squid with bulgur wheat
Today’s dish is one of my absolute favorites: stuffed squid. My fishmonger gave me a 25 cm super fresh squid
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