Arms and the Man
The discovery of a cache of arms in New-Democracy -M.P. Hippocrates Savvouras’s Kolonaki apartment stunned the nation but Alec Kitroeff has uncovered yet another collection of weapons hidden in Athens.
A Plea for Reason
IN THE last few months, a growing sensationalism in the press has created uneasiness among responsible citizens. This situation was aggravated by the murder of CIA official Richard Welch in December, an event exploited by some of the press in an offensive and irresponsible manner.
Christina Savalas: A Woman All-Embracing
To the public on several continents the name ‘Savalas’ means Telly, the most famous of her children. To her children, however, it means ‘Christina’ — a woman who forged her own values and sought her own identity. In an age and in a society where women were expected to be docile and domestic, she emerged as an artist and a poet, and a woman very much aware of her individuality…
Arms and the Man
The discovery of a cache of arms in New Democracy – M.P. Hippocrates Savvouras’s Kolonaki apartment stunned the nation but Alec Kitroeff has uncovered yet another collection of weapons hidden in Athens.
Snowtime in Sunny Greece
We all know about the Grecian summers with their influx of visitors, crowded ferry boats, and
island life, but winter comes and tourists go and with a sigh we begin unpacking our flokatis. If
you’re a snow bunny it’s time now to unpack your skis and maps and to head toward the
mountains!
Snowtime in Sunny Greece
We all know ubout the Grecian summers with their influx of visitors, crowded ferry bouts, unci island life, but winter comes and tourists go and with a sigh we begin unpacking our flokatis. II you’re a snow bunny it’s time now to unpack your skis and maps and to head toward the mountains!
Monemvasia
Monemvasia, which means ‘one entrance’, is joined to the mainland by a modern causeway which at one time was only a bridge. It was founded by refugees from the Slavic invasions in the seventh century who fortified the very top of its acropolis or citadel.
George Finlay: Romantic Philhellene, Pragmatic Scot
For George Finlay 1823 was a year of decision. He began it in Gottingen, a student of twenty-three, studying Roman law as a prelude to entering the Scottish bar. He ended it in Athens, an ardent Philhellene in search of a role in the war against the Turks.
1976 in a Nutty-shell
This is the time of the year when crystal ball gazers, soothsayers, astrologers and economists make their predictions for the coming twelve months.
The Hephaisteion-Alias Theseion
On a low hill overlooking the park of the ancient Agora stands a building that any guidebook will tell you is the best preserved temple in Greece.