Greeks

The youngest Mayor in Victoria is Greek (photos)

The large Greek community in Australia has established itself as one of the most active and productive in the country’s multicultural society. With a presence in all walks of life, second and third generation Greeks occupy positions of influence in politics, business and arts. The latest example of an Australian of Greek background excelling in public life, is Demetra Clisaris.

Global Times: Thousands of Greek Businesses Flee to Bulgaria

More than 15,000 Greeks have registered new companies in Bulgaria's tax offices in the first quarter of 2016, the Global Times, a Chinese business edition, has said.

It quotes data from the Greek Embassy in Sofia and a report published by Greek daily Vima ("Tribune").

On average, a dozen accounts opened in Bulgaria on a daily basis, the Chinese Times says, citing Vima.

Realistic details in the Chinese Warriors indicate Greek influence (photos + video)

The renowned Terracotta Warriors of China could possibly have been inspired from ancient Greece, while Greek sculptors, who came into contact with Chinese artists in the 3rd century BC, might have passed on their knowledge to the local artists.

Home market among the worst-performing in EU

The Greek housing market had the second-worst performance among European Union member states in the April-June quarter, with cities showing a 2.9 percent annual decline in prices, according to Bank of Greece data presented by Eurostat on Wednesday.

The only two other countries to show a decline in the same period were Cyprus (-9 percent) and Italy (-1.4 percent).

Greek islanders for Nobel Peace Prize speak to Reuters

For months Greek fisherman Stratis Valamios would steer his boat out to sea, only instead of fish, he pulled out people.
Day after day, rubber boats packed with refugees and migrants would attempt the short but dangerous crossing to Greece from Turkey, even as winter set in and the seas turned rough and winds grew violent.

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