Category Archives: Greece

The Sad Future of Catalonia

Posted on 2017-10-07 by

In some conflicts, you don’t need to pick a side. Because sometimes, both sides are wrong. Between the Catalan and the Spanish governments, it’s impossible to keep tabs on who has committed more grave mistakes. Even for supporters of self-determination, … Continue reading →

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How to annoy people who study languages

Posted on 2017-08-16 by

Somebody proudly showing off: “I am making good progress with my Greek. I am already at B1 level.” Me: “Do you study north or south Greek?” They: “??” Me: [speaking several sentences in German] “Did you understand that?” They (insecure): “No.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Greece, Language | 8 Comments

You need a parasol?

Posted on 2017-03-30 by

When I went to Greece, I forgot to take my stylish hat. Walking along the promenade in Thessaloniki and suffering from the sun, I found relief in the form of public parasols. Good that it was early in the day, … Continue reading →

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The Death of the Newspaper

Posted on 2017-03-22 by

This is how far it has come already: a memorial for printed newspapers or rather for their readers who are dying out. Is the end that nigh indeed? Photographed in Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Easily Confused (48) Bank Holiday

Posted on 2015-07-04 by

Bank holiday in Britain: Bank holiday in Greece:

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Plastic Surgery Statistics

Posted on 2013-02-08 by

While browsing charts and graphs about property bubbles and purchasing power parity, I came across this chart in The Economist which shows how much plastic surgery is performed in the following countries. There is a lot to be said about … Continue reading →

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Another “Humanitarian Crisis”

Posted on 2012-12-20 by

I woke up this morning, at 0630 mind you, to the radio news of BBC World Service which included a short item about Amnesty International warning of a “humanitarian crisis” in Greece because of the situation of the refugees there. … Continue reading →

Posted in Greece, Holocaust, Human Rights, Language, Media, Politics | Tagged | 8 Comments