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Tackling climate change, the old-school way
Participants in a grassroots initiative on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos rebuild a dry-stone wall in the village of Anemotia, in a photograph released on Saturday. The project, which took place on March 25-26, was part of a broader bid by the Ifestio Anemotias to re-introduce smart practices based on ancient knowledge for adapting farming methods to the impacts of climate change.
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The Governor: Ioannis Kapodistrias | Athens | March 21
The Demos Center (17B Ipitou, Plaka), part of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at Deree - The American College of Greece, will be hosting "The Governor: Ioannis Kapodistrias + The Making of Modern Hellas," a discussion about Ioannis Kapodistrias' diplomatic finesse, administrative acumen, and cultural contributions, illuminating his pivotal role in shaping the Greek natio
Anti-racism group reports rise in hate crimes
The United Movement Against Racism and the Fascist Threat (KEERFA), one of the country's more active groups in raising awareness over hate crimes, has reported a spike in what appears to be racially motivated attacks against migrant workers.
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Greeks Fear for Fate of Historic Athens Cinemas
EFKA argued that such a status would deter investors from putting money into the Astor building, and that, in the case of Ideal, the new owner's business plan foresees the cinema remaining. But its objection has raised suspicions.
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Ikaria: Nourishment for the soul
It is my last day here in Ikaria, a beautiful Greek island in the northern Aegean, named after Icarus from mythology, who fell into the surrounding sea when his wax wings melted in the sun. Ikaria is a nature lover’s paradise with its crystal blue waters, and lush hiking trails that lead to quaint, mountainous villages nestled on the coast.
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Meet the brothers fighting for indebted Greek homeowners
Leonidas Papadopoulos is a doctor, his brother Ilias an economist, and once a week they take a break from ordinary life to fight the government.
They go to court every Wednesday, the day homeowners in default on mortgages lose their properties at auctions - the final step of foreclosure in a country where the government and its citizens are overwhelmed by debt.
Greek postman travels the world to deliver refugees letters (Photos)
Thessaloniki Motorcyclist Ilias vrochidis, aged 31, started a journey in July 2013 aimed at exploring Balkan and African countries so as to deliver letters to the families and friends of migrants who have come to Greece. His goal was to raise public awareness on migrant issues.