From the archive: Sorry, Melina Jun 24, 2009
Despite the efforts of the Greek minister of culture, Miss Melina Mercouri, the return of the Elgin marbles to Athens has mercifully not become a British election issue. The marbles are not going back and it is hard to conceive of any circumstance in which they ought to least of all in response to the garbled nationalism of Miss Mercouri. (The Economist)
Paragon Shipping Inc. Announces a New Charter and Extensions to Existing Charters Jun 24, 2009
ATHENS, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a global shipping transportation company specializing in drybulk cargoes, announced today amendments to several of its long term time charters ... Paragon Shipping Inc. is an Athens, Greece-based international shipping company specializing in the transportation of drybulk cargoes. (PR Newswire)
Top Clemson Pro Performances Jun 23, 2009
Shawn Crawford, 2004 Olympics Crawford won the Gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece in a time of 19. 79. (Clemsontigers.com)
Greece-Turkey tensions on the rise Jun 23, 2009
ATHENS, Greece - Greece's foreign minister said Monday that Athens was concerned about increasing tension in its relations with neighboring Turkey over military flights in the Aegean Sea. NATO allies Greece and Turkey have been at odds for years over airspace boundaries and flight procedures in the Aegean Sea that forms the border between them, and mock dogfights between fighter jets from each side are common. (MSNBC -- International)
Greece's new Acropolis Museum opens Jun 23, 2009
Thanassis Stavrakis / APVisitors admire a sculpture at the new Acropolis museum in Athens on opening day, June 21 ... ATHENS, Greece - The new Acropolis Museum opened its gates Sunday to hundreds of visitors eager to explore its vast collection of sculptures and artifacts from ancient Greece ... Chryssa Salamanou, from Athens, was first through the doors onto the museum grounds, along with her husband and child. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Showcased at Greece's new Acropolis Museum: missing artifacts Jun 22, 2009
A visitor took a tour Sunday inside the new Acropolis museum in Athens ... Athens hopes the gallery, which opened Saturday, will push the British Museum to relinquish its half of the famed Parthenon Marbles ... Athens, Greece - Greece officially opened its long-awaited new Acropolis Museum Saturday, unveiling a spectacular new gallery to display the famous Parthenon Marbles. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Senior CPC official He Guoqiang visits Greece Jun 22, 2009
He Guoqiang (R), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, also secretary of the CPC's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, meets with Greek President Karolos Papoulias in Athens on June 19, 2009 ... He Guoqiang (L), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, also secretary of the CPC's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, meets with... (Xinhuanet, China)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jun 21, 2009
Greece increased pressure on London to return the Elgin marbles ahead of the opening of the new Acropolis museum in Athens on Saturday night. Two British hostages held in Iraq since 2007 are feared dead after two bodies were discovered in Baghdad. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
'He means a lot. He's dad.' Jun 21, 2009
" Lamback drove Lantz to Piscataway, N.J., to see how his son would fare on the junior national level. All Lantz did was win seven events. Lantz's new career soon took off. He advanced from junior nationals to nationals, winning 13 medals along the way. In 2002, he represented the U.S. Paralympic national team in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Two years later, he won a pair of bronze medals in the Paralympic Games in Athens. After the 2004 Games, Lantz returned home with the thought of quitting. His... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Greece ups campaign for return of lost antiquities Jun 21, 2009
ATHENS, Greece Greece opens its long-anticipated new Acropolis Museum this weekend, boosting its decades-old campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures removed from the ancient citadel by a 19th century British diplomat ... We cannot illuminate fully the artistic achievement created in 5th Century (B.C.) Athens, because almost half of the sculptures from the Parthenon were taken from here 207 years ago to reside in enforced exile 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) away ... The temple was... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Gunmen Kill Greek Anti-terror Police Officer Jun 21, 2009
(AP) Gunmen killed an anti-terrorist policeman guarding a witness in central Athens on Wednesday in a brazen escalation of domestic militant attacks prompted by massive riots in December ... It pledged to avenge the boy's death, bursting onto the scene in February with a gun and grenade attack on an Athens police station that caused no injuries ... Associated Press writer Derek Gatopoulos in Athens contributed to this report. (CBS News -- World)
Acropolis Museum revives spat with Britain Jun 21, 2009
Orestis Panagiotou / EPAThe new Acropolis Museum in Athens combines digital projections with a stunning view ofthe temple of Parthenon ... ATHENS, Greece - Gods, heroes and long-dead mortals stepped off their plinths into the evening sky of Athens on Saturday during the lavish launch of the new Acropolis Museum, a decades-old dream that Greece hopes will also help reclaim a cherished part of its heritage from Britain ... The Parthenon was built at the height of Athens' glory, between 447-432... (MSNBC -- International)
Italy returns marble to Greece Jun 20, 2009
Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens. Story Tools. (BBC News)
New Acropolis Museum to open with lavish party Jun 20, 2009
ATHENS, Greece The golden age of ancient Athens comes to life Saturday as Greece opens its new Acropolis Museum with a lavish party, bolstering its long campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures stripped from the citadel more than two centuries ago ... Ancient figures are projected onto the wall of a building watched by Athenians and tourists outside the new Acropolis museum in Athens on Friday, June 19, 2009 ... The Parthenon was built at the height of Athens' glory between 447-432... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Acropolis Museum highlights lost sculptures Jun 20, 2009
ATHENS - Greece opens its long-anticipated new Acropolis Museum today, boosting its decades-old campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures removed from the ancient citadel by a 19th-century British diplomat ... The temple was built at the height of Athens glory between 447 and 432 B.C. in honor of the city s patron goddess, Athena ... It s obviously going to be wonderful to finally be able to see all the sculptures that remain in Athens on public display, Boulton said. (Boston Globe)
Greece 'would refuse loan' Jun 20, 2009
Greece hopes one day to display the collection in the Acropolis Museum, which opens in Athens next weekend. The Marbles originally decorated the Parthenon temple on the Acropolis of Athens ... Of the surviving items some 90 are in London and 97 in Athens. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Greeks probe Pakistani complaint Jun 20, 2009
The BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens says Greek opposition politicians remain deeply dissatisfied with the response of the UK and Greek governments to the allegations. Mr Voulgarakis' deputy, Christos Markoyiannakis, resigned on Tuesday after publicly criticising a senior judge investigating the case. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Torture complaint filed against British agent Jun 20, 2009
Associated Press in Athens. Thursday 29 December 2005. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
New Acropolis Museum to showcase complete Parthenon sculptures Jun 20, 2009
Photo taken on June 18, 2009 shows the sculptures inside the new Acropolis Museum in Athens, capital of Greece ... ATHENS, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Visitors from across the world will admire the complete sculptures of the famous Parthenon Temple for the first time when the new Acropolis Museum officially opens on June 20 ... "As you know, Parthenon sculptures were divided in Athens and London. After a long discussion, the museum decided not to leave the space empty, but to put on display the copies... (Xinhuanet, China)
Athens remade: Ancient city gets modern makeover Jun 20, 2009
Athens remade: Ancient city gets a 21st century makeover ... A century and a half ago, Athens was a humble, forgotten city of about 8,000 people ... Athens has a long history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Greece to open Acropolis Museum Jun 19, 2009
ATHENS - Greece opens the gates of the long-awaited Acropolis Museum tomorrow, hoping the modern glass and concrete building will help bring back the Classical Parthenon sculptures from Britain. Dignitaries from around the world will attend the ceremony at the foot of the Acropolis, the epitome of the Golden Age of Athens, and visitors can begin touring some of the world s most stunning art for just $1. (Boston Globe)
Earthquake shakes southern Greece Jun 19, 2009
A strong earthquake has struck southern Greece, including the capital, Athens, but there are no reports of injuries ... The quake's epicentre was located about 200km (125 miles) south of Athens, near the island of Kythira, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said ... This is the most seismic part of the Mediterranean basin and Greeks are used to buildings swaying, but this this quake was so powerful, it sent thousands of people running into the streets, reports the BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Olympiakos agrees Derbyshire deal with Blackburn Jun 19, 2009
(AP) ATHENS, Greece - Striker Matt Derbyshire will stay at Olympiakos after the Greek champion agreed a transfer deal with Premier League club Blackburn for the Englishman ... Athens newspaper SportDay said Derbyshire will sign a four-year contract for about. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Greece to open new Acropolis Museum this weekend Jun 19, 2009
(06-18) 02:59 PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) ... Athens says the sculptures were stolen from a work of art so important that its surviving pieces should all be exhibited together ... The Parthenon was built between 447-432 B.C., at the height of ancient Athens' glory, in honor of the city's patron goddess, Athena. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Greek minister: Greece ready to reunite sculptures Jun 19, 2009
ATHENS, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Saturday's long-awaited opening of the new Acropolis Museum will show the world that Greece has a world-class facility suitable for the Parthenon Marbles, the Greek culture minister says ... The 177 million-dollar museum, initially scheduled to open before the 2004 Athens Olympics, will host most of the Acropolis finds ... Samaras said the opening of the museum, which exploits natural light and offers panoramic views of Athens from nearly every hall, means a lot to... (Xinhuanet, China)
A pause in the parody as dancers mourn founder Jun 19, 2009
Athens via Arnhem Land the Chooky Dancers perform the Zorba routine in Melbourne. Their YouTube appearance led to invitations to perform in Cyprus, Greece and the United States. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Policeman shot dead in Greece Jun 18, 2009
Gunmen have shot dead a policeman in an early morning attack in the Greek capital, Athens. The officer was hit many times as he sat in a car on guard duty outside the home of a witness in a terrorism trial. (BBC News -- Europe)
Auto Racing Jun 18, 2009
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region. bankruptcy, had said last week it planned to make cuts across all of NASCAR's series. (Herald Sun)
Greek anti-terror officer shot dead Jun 18, 2009
ATHENS, Greece - Gunmen shot dead an anti-terrorist police officer guarding a witness in central Athens early Wednesday, in an escalation of domestic terrorist attacks in the country ... In January, a far-left group called Revolutionary Struggle claimed responsibility for a Jan. 5 shooting that seriously wounded a 21-year-old riot policeman in central Athens ... The following month, police destroyed a car bomb containing enough explosives to crumble a four-story building which had been planted... (MSNBC -- International)
Around Oconee: Love story author Jun 17, 2009
The Rev. Varnado is pastor of Ray's UMC and at Gateway UMC in Athens ... For more information, contact Woodall at (706) 389-3355 or cwoodall@stmarysathens ... The itinerary includes a broad cultural view of the ancient land, including sites such as the Acropolis in Athens, Byzantine monasteries and a sampling of Greek island and village life. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hirvonen wins Acropolis Rally, trims Loeb's lead Jun 16, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen of Finland won the Acropolis Rally on Sunday by avoiding the mishaps that hit his rivals. Hirvonen finished in 4 hours, 9 minutes, 42. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Run, Steve, run Jun 16, 2009
"I ran the original marathon route, from Marathon itself to Athens. I came in third, behind two Spaniards, but I felt as if I had won gold." ... Other outstanding results: gold in the Tokyo marathon (1994); gold in the 15th Commonwealth Games (1994); bronze in the Athens World Athletics Championships (1997). (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 16, 2009
She plans to attend the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. where she will major in biology to pursue a career in the medical field. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Symptoms Of Depression In Obese Children Linked To Elevated Cortisol Jun 16, 2009
"There is evidence in adults that abnormal regulation of cortisol plays a role in both obesity and depression," said the study's lead author, Panagiota Pervanidou, MD, of Athens University Medical School in Athens, Greece ... The 20 boys and 30 girls, ages 8 to 15 years, were patients in the Athens University pediatric obesity clinic and did not have a prior diagnosis of depression. (Science Daily)
'My Life in Ruins' travels familiar road Jun 6, 2009
In "Ruins," Vardalos plays Georgia, an uptight American living unhappily in Athens where she gives tours to a bunch of international rubes she deems unworthy of her efforts. Georgia has lost her "kefi," which, translated, means she has no mojo, baby. (FOX59, IN)
Greek Recipe Goes Flat In Second Try Jun 5, 2009
Instead of playing a travel agent, she's an American history professor-turned-tour guide in Athens. She copes with an international group of tourists -- boozing Aussies, obnoxious Americans, snooty Brits, larcenous seniors -- who were clich. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
TRAVEL WITH THE STARS: Nia Vardalos tours Greece Jun 5, 2009
Traveling with the Stars: Nia Vardalos - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Travel e-newsletter and get the best travel news, deals & features in your inbox. (USA Today -- Life)
Ruined With Cliches Jun 5, 2009
Poupi's job, aside from driving the bus, is to provide a convenient foil and/or lust object for Vardalos' Georgia, an American in Athens who hates her life. Screenwriter Mike Reiss ("The Simpsons Movie") and director Donald Petrie ("Just My Luck") force every joke. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bomb Explodes Outside Tax Office in Athens Jun 5, 2009
ATHENS, Greece Police in Greece say a bomb has exploded outside a tax office in Athens, causing limited damage and no injuries. The blast occurred on a busy avenue in the north of the capital, just 10 minutes after a warning call was made to an Athens newspaper. (Fox News)
'My Life in Ruins' Jun 5, 2009
Vardalos plays an American named Georgia, a classical history professor who moved to Athens to teach but instead finds herself working for Pangloss Tours. Georgia's tourists find her expeditions boring, prompting her boss to scold, "Nobody comes to Greece to learn.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hawkeyes Gained Outside Knowledge on Summer Tour Jun 4, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa - - Upon returning from a 10-day tour in Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece, members of the University of Iowa men's basketball team were anxious to take a slight break in their schedule before starting play later this month in the Prime Time League. While Hawkeye players were pleased to win two games on the tour, all members of the team agreed on two things: this team has bonded together as they begin their summer preparation for the 2009-10 season, and, they learned a lot more than... (Hawkeyesports.com)
What's Playing Jun 4, 2009
Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, June 04, 2009 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Luke WinnINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Jun 3, 2009
He said he'd flown in from Athens to cover the event ... When Calathes arrived back in Greece on Tuesday for the first time since that national-team stint, he was greeted by news cameras at the Athens airport ... Calathes is unique in that his European earning power is enhanced by his newly acquired dual citizenship -- there certainly aren't hordes of Greek-Americans in the NCAA ready to follow him to Athens -- but what he's done, in a larger sense, is further the destigmatization of European... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Around Oconee: The grip of Superman Jun 3, 2009
For more information, contact Woodall at (706) 389-3355 or cwoodall@stmarysathens ... During the battle, local soldiers saved Athens from an assault by a Union cavalry in the summer of 1864 ... At Watkinsville, expecting no resistance, Stoneman ordered Lt. Col. Silas Adams with 500 cavalrymen to attack Athens and destroy all railroads leading in and out of the town, the foundry and other sites. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Anger at hotel leap case secrecy Jun 2, 2009
Mr Hogan, 36, has been receiving treatment in a psychiatric hospital in Athens since he was cleared last year of murder. Liam Hogan died and his sister was badly injured in the fall. (BBC News -- UK)
Gazette: Hawkeyes to Benefit from Trip Abroad Jun 2, 2009
Aaron Fuller had a solid week of basketball for UI during its recent travels to Rome and Athens. . (Hawkeyesports.com)
Graduates, there is more to learn about life Jun 2, 2009
SUMMER POSTCARDS: Old friends Rhea Markowitz and Bill Dynan send a card from Athens, Greece. They report: "In the real Athens, surrounded by antiquities. The Acropolis looms over the city -- an awesome sight! There are ruins everywhere, beautiful displays in the subways where they keep finding ancient remains ... as they dug.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brommer, Hawkeyes Hit the Beach May 30, 2009
Sophomore center offers his take on Athens, food and more. A picturesque view of the city of Athens ... IOWA CITY, Iowa - The University of Iowa men's basketball team is preparing for its third exhibition game of its tour of Rome and Athens, but before doing so it spent some time on the beach, according to sophomore center. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes Win Third Game on Summer Tour May 30, 2009
ATHENS, Greece - - The University of Iowa pulled away in the fourth quarter to take an 85-72 win over the Dukas Club team in its third exhibition game. The Hawkeyes end the tour with a 2-1 record. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Depeche Mode singer has tumor removed May 29, 2009
Gahan was rushed to a hospital before appearing at a concert in Athens, Greece, on May 12 after suffering a severe bout of gastroenteritis. While in hospital, further medical tests revealed a low-grade malignant tumor in Daves bladder, which has since been successfully removed, a statement from the band said. (MSNBC -- News)
The Mycenaean Ruins Hint at Life in... May 29, 2009
The luxurious grave goods that were found are set on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The Palace at Mycenae. (Suite101.com)
Iowa Suffers One Point Loss in Second Exhibition May 28, 2009
ATHENS, Greece - - The University of Iowa rallied after a slow start, but came up just short in a 76-75 loss to the Greek Selection Team Wednesday in the second game of its summer tour ... The Hawkeyes will play the third game of the tour Friday, also in Athens, after a Greek island tour Thursday. (Hawkeyesports.com)
British naughty nun tourists in Crete court May 27, 2009
ATHENS, Greece - Seventeen British tourists arrested on the southern Greek island of Crete for dressing up in nun costumes and lingerie walked free Monday after a prosecutor dropped all charges against them. The tourists, all men and ranging in ages from late teens to about 60, were led into the courtroom still dressed in their nun costumes to face charges of causing a scandal by provocative acts and misrepresenting a uniform. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Greece: 2009 Article IV Consultation: Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission May 26, 2009
Athens, May 25, 2009. After years of strong growth, the Greek economy is entering a downturn. (IMF News)
Rapid Climate Change Forces Scientists To Evaluate 'Extreme' Conservation Strategies May 26, 2009
A tortoise on the edge of Athens, Greece. (Credit: Dov Sax). (Science Daily)
Diver dies exploring wreckage of ship off Greece May 25, 2009
(05-24) 15:27 PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) ... Carl Spencer, 37, was rushed to the Athens Naval Hospital in the afternoon after diving to film the wreckage of the Britannic, four miles (6 kilometers) off the island of Kea, southeast of Athens, the ministry said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Diver dies after exploring Britannic, a Titanic sister ship, off Greece May 25, 2009
ATHENS - A member of a National Geographic team exploring the wreckage of Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, in the Aegean Sea died of decompression sickness yesterday, the Merchant Marine Ministry said. Carl Spencer, 37, was rushed to Athens Naval Hospital in the afternoon after diving to film the wreckage of the Britannic, 4 miles off the island of Kea, southeast of Athens, the ministry said. (Boston Globe)
UK diver dies on Greek film shoot May 25, 2009
A military helicopter flew him to Greece's naval hospital in Athens, but he did not regain consciousness. The Merchant Marine ministry says the man died from suspected decompression sickness, commonly called the Bends. (BBC News -- UK)
Greece: Panathinaikos eyes Champions berth May 25, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Panathinaikos beat PAOK 4-1 in the Greek league playoffs for European competition on Sunday, moving closer to a place in the Champions League qualifiers. Giorgos Karagounis, Brazilian defender Gabriel, Dimitris Salpingidis and Antonis Petropoulos scored for Panathinaikos, while Ilias Anastasakos notched PAOK's consolation goal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Florida guard Calathes headed to Greece May 24, 2009
With his Greek heritage and dual citizenship, Calathes figures to be popular in Athens ... Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, May 24, 2009 ... Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ex-Hawk Childress unmoved by Greek fan riots May 23, 2009
"The fans are obviously very passionate because we're in the finals of the Greek championship," Childress, in Athens, said by phone to The Associated Press. "Yes, there was unnecessary violence. It obviously doesn't help the game. It doesn't help the players, but that will not have an effect on my decision about where I play next year.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
What's in a name? In Macedonia, this is no easy question. May 23, 2009
The name issue has been manipulated by politicians in both Athens and Skopje ever since Macedonia's independence ... Nevertheless, Greece has used its political and economic might to block its smaller and weaker neighbor's international development notably at last year's NATO summit in Bucharest, where Athens torpedoed Macedonia's anticipated NATO invitation. (Christian Science Monitor)
Alleged Koran defacement spurs rage in Greece May 23, 2009
An immigrant clashed with riot police during a demonstration outside the Greek Parliament in Athens yesterday ... ATHENS - Authorities fired tear gas and stun grenades at hundreds of Muslims in central Athens yesterday as they protested a Greek police officer's alleged defacement of a Koran owned by an Iraqi immigrant ... Later Thursday, police arrested an Afghan man on suspicion of trying to firebomb an Athens police station in an attack that left him severely burned. (Boston Globe)
Panathinaikos wins Greek finals game amid riot May 22, 2009
ATHENS, Greece -- Panathinaikos beat archrival Olympiakos 69-67 in the opening game of the Greek League finals on Thursday, with riot police called to control fans inside and outside the arena. Former swingman had 23 points for Olympiakos, the home team. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Greeks probe Pakistani complaint May 22, 2009
The BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens says Greek opposition politicians remain deeply dissatisfied with the response of the UK and Greek governments to the allegations. Mr Voulgarakis' deputy, Christos Markoyiannakis, resigned on Tuesday after publicly criticising a senior judge investigating the case. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
