Greece
Babelblogs: Macedonia, cloning and praying in Berlin
Europe is often seen as boring and bureaucratic - not the case with cafebabel.com’s community blogs. European debate is in full swing, bloggers are up in arms and words are flying
greece, blogs, blog review, central and eastern europe, istanbul, western eu, turkey
Greeks don't snap in elections
The governing conservatives won a reduced majority in general elections on 16 September. The far-left and extreme right rapidly gained seats in parliament, whilst the twice-defeated socialists are the big losers
greece, andreas papandreou, politics, elections, southern eu, athens
European heritage battle
At the foot of the Acropolis, a new museum is undergoing construction – but something important is missing: the British Museum is not prepared to return pieces of the world-famous Parthenon frieze to Athens
greece, museum, cities, contemporary art, architecture, cities, southern eu
The more Greek gods the merrier
Only 2% of Greeks aren't Orthodox. Somewhere amongst this low percentile, the polytheist movement who worship twelve Gods fight the state for recognition as a religion
Hands off Greek universities!
The Greek government has approved a series of reforms intended to modernise its university system, including the opening of private institutions and placing a limit on the maximum study period. However, the students are protesting
greece, bologna process, education system, ukraine, university, europe, society
Illegal immigrants ignored by Athenians
At the crossroads of East and West, Athens has become the terminus of many migration routes. The Albanian community, the most numerous, is also the most stigmatised in Greece. It all stems from a misunderstanding
greece, immigration, multiculturalism, europe, society, athens
Factories of culture: forging new from old
All over Europe, former industrial buildings are being rebuilt as centres of culture. Residents cherish the special charm of these old factories
greece, lifestyle, art market, hungary, london, budapest, essen
Love with no borders – the future of lovers in Europe
Since the gift of the Erasmus exchange programme, more and more young Europeans have fallen in love abroad. But on return to their home countries, euphoria soon gives way to everyday problems. Three couples tell their story.
greece, world affairs, netherlands, languages, erasmus, prag, bath
No compromise on political equality – say Turkish Cypriots
Yalcin Vehit, head of the Turkish Cypriot representation to the EU, speaks to cafebabel.com about the problems in Cyprus, and its position in the EU.
greece, united nations, discrimination, economy, cyprus, european union, turkey
Lithuanians crazy about basketball
Basketball is the most popular and emotionally intense sport in Lithuania, which is quite a conservative catholic country. Basketball becomes the second religion when an important match is taking place and the sport has a long and great history in this Baltic state
greece, sport, barcelona, stockholm, olympic games, australia, vilnius
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