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GNTO Branch to be Established in Istanbul

Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni, met Sept. 25th with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Fener and announced the impending establishment of a Greek National Tourism Organization branch in Istanbul. The Minister denounced the information about selling the building of the Greek Consulate in Smyrna.

After meeting with the Patriarch, Kefalogianni expressed her government’s support to the work of the Patriarchate for Hellenism and the Greek Orthodox Church. The Minister said that she was formally invited to Istanbul by her Turkish counterpart in order to explore all possibilities of strengthening collaboration between the two countries in terms of tourism. She announced the Greek-Turkish tourism forum to take place in Athens within 2012.

via GNTO Branch to be Established in Istanbul | Greek Reporter Europe.

September 27, 2012
Azerbaijan and Greece will become important partners

Gulnara Inandzh, Director of Information and Analytical Center Etnoglobus (ethnoglobus.az), editor of Russian section of Turkishnews American-Turkish Resource website www.turkishnews.com , mete62@inbox.ru

İnterview of ambassador of Greece in Azerbaijan İoannis Metaxas exsclusive for “New Baku post`

-What is the current situation in Greece with overcoming the crisis?

-As you know, after the recent general elections, which took place inthe 17th of June 2012, a new Greek coalition government was established and took power. Three parties are participating to this government, assuring it a comfortable parliamentary majority. The new government set as a priority to undertake all necessary measures, in order to face the crisis, implement all commitments assumed by previous governments and bring the national economy back to growth. This task is difficult, in view both of the recession in Greece and the unfavorable economic conditions in the Euroarea and the rest of the world. However, efforts have already started, fight of tax evasion is on the top of the government agenda, some new reforms of the public sector are already under implementation and the Agricultural Bank of Greecewas already privatized. These are positive steps, which allow any goodwill observer to understand that the new Greek government is firmly committed to implement a mix of policies that would maintain Greece within the Euroarea and bring the economy back to growth. Consequently, I cannot but be optimistic for the future.

-What are the political relations between two countries? Are there any visits expected?

-Political relations are very good. In 2009 President Aliyev visited officiallyGreeceand in 2011 Greek President Papoulias paid also an official visit toBaku. A lot of Ministers visited both capitals during the last years. A lot of agreements are already signed and implemented. Four Greek – Azerbaijani business fora took already place in both capitals. Earlier this year, we both celebrated the twentieth anniversary from the conclusion of bilateral diplomatic relations. However, at this moment, having as I said a new Greek government in power, I am unable to foresee any visit in the near future.

-What are the current relations in the field of trade?

-In 2011, exports fromGreecetoAzerbaijanamounted to 11,02 mln USD whereas exports ofAzerbaijantoGreeceamounted to 161,92 mln USD. I hope that this year we will register even better results. We also attribute attention in attracting high quality Azerbaijani tourists and I want to underline thatGreececontinues to be a top and safe world tourist destination.

-What are the possibilities of mutual investments for businessmen of two countries?

-A lot of sectors can be considered attractive for Azerbaijani investors inGreece. The real estate and the tourist sectors are the most interesting at this moment. I also believe that the energy sector can offer some possibilities for people looking to long term investment. Good prices, skillful personnel and favorable life standards allow us to say that, despite the crisis,Greeceis an attractive place for investors.

-What is the position of Greece on the TAP project?

-The TAP project includes Greece in its design. Consequently, if the TAP project is selected by the Shah Deniz consortium, Azerbaijan and Greece will become important partners, as far as export of Azerbaijani gas to Europeis concerned. It will certainly be a great step forward for both countries’ relationship. It will bring us closer and will boost bilateral economic cooperation.

sourse – http://bakupost.az/iqtisadiyyat/20120922050944801.html

September 24, 2012
Turkey is using illegal immigration as a weapon against Greece and Europe — Winds Of Jihad By SheikYerMami

Turkey is using illegal immigration as a weapon against Greece and Europe

by sheikyermami on September 10, 2012

Of course they do. Not only Turkey. They all use ‘immigration as a weapon’. Just like Indonesia is inflicting the so-called ‘boat-people’ on Australia. Just like the late ‘colonel’ Gaddafi got the EU dhimmies to pay him handsomely to control the steady stream of Arab & African surplus humanity that made their way across the Mediterranean to Italy. No matter what, they just keep coming. Because we let them.

Whether its Iran, Irak, Pakistan, India or any African country, all of these nations steadfastly refuse to take their citizens back. As if that wasn’t bad enough already, there is the support industry of social workers, of human rights shysters, complicit polit-props and leftist subversives who are working towards the destruction of our society.

No matter how much jiziya we pay to islamic despots, they will still encourage Islamic immigration to civilised countries in order to make u

via Turkey is using illegal immigration as a weapon against Greece and Europe — Winds Of Jihad By SheikYerMami.

September 16, 2012
Big military forces gather around the Mediterranean

GULNARA INANCH,

Director of Information and Analytical Center Etnoglobus (ethnoglobus.az), editor of Russian section of Turkishnews American-Turkish Resource www.turkishnews.com,

Mete62@inbox.ru

Syria’s shooting down Turkish jet over Mediterranean Sea and Syria’s invasion of Turkey’s air space in its response may enable us to suppose that it may lead serious pressure in the region. Analyses of the situation show that great powers and regional powers observe the situation not over Syria, but also there is struggle for the Mediterranean Sea.

Late reaction of theUSto the incident, restrained behavior of officialAnkaraand parties’ waiting for behavior of other party under the present circumstances is the sign that either there is confidential agreement within NATO or it is the attempts of provocation ofTurkey.

AlthoughAnkaradenies that Turkish F4 phantom jet was shot down over Syrian territorial waters, it admits that they were shooting photos consequently confirming its intentional occurrence near the bodies ofSyriawhich received war threads.

According to Israeli open source military intelligence website DEBKAfile, Turkey’s military jets commit daily espionage flights over the Syrian’s water. Syria’s www.dampress.net resources says that on the incident day two jets were flying over the Syrian territorial waters one of which left the territory following shooting down another’s. There is also contradictory thoughts weather the jets were belonging toIsrael orTurkey.

The point is that in spite of political tension betweenTurkeyandIsrael, there is also news that intelligence bodies of these countries share news with each other and even there are bases of Mossad in the territories of Turkey to control Iran and Syria. Reports of the Southern Cyprus media that Israel and Turkey plan to carry out military drill in the territorial waters of the Southern Cyprus are another sign that Tel-Aviv and Ankara are together in behind-the-scenes agreements.

In these days Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Shaul Mofaz admitting that Turkey is the regional power highlighted the importance of having strategic relations betweenTurkeyandIsraelwhich is a sign that relations between Tel-Aviv and Ankara should be normalized over the Syrian issue.

Participation of Russia, China, Iran and Syria in the military drills with 90,000 troops, 400 jets and 900 tanks (initially there were reported that Russian navy entered Syrian territorial waters and there are military bases in the Mediterranean of NATO and basin countries) and existence of big military power in the region which worry the US, Israel and Turkey that is also natural.

The reason of current tension withSyria, generally, one of reasons of “Arab Spring” is reconsideration of impact circle over the Mediterranean Sea.

In this case, it is more important who will keepSyriaunder its impact following possible governmental changes inDamascus. The reason whyRussiais against any military operation to overthrow Bashar Assad government is not the intention of Moscowto preserve the present regime, but the real reason is that the person to replace Assad will not support Moscow’s interest.

According to Russian officials, they had agreed for Libyan operation only as the West promised to impose no-fly-zone over Libya ply more serious policy in relation toSyria.

Meanwhile, Russian president Vladimir Putin in his visit to Tel-Aviv discussingIranand Syrian conflict will try to find out the position of Israel, which is influential state in the region, however having safety thread following Arab Spring. Besides Russian president will try to clarify which position Israel will keep in these processes and project future steps.

Another important issue is that Syrian opposition was indifferent to shoot down of Turkish jet and failed to take advantage of the situation. Silence of Syrian opposition formed in the territoryof Turkey and being provided with financial and military support by the West is natural, otherwise manipulators behind the curtain would have to appear.

However,Turkey is not expected to start military operation against Syria or NATO to discuss the article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intending defense in case of military aggression against any member state. Once when Turkey deployed military force to the Cyprus, NATO had to exclude temporarily these two member states –Turkey and Greece as there was military tension between them.

Turkey doesn’t need such provocation to deploy military force toSyriaand in case of necessity official Ankara has repeatedly carried out military operation within the territories of neighbor countries during pursuit of PKK terrorists.

It is interesting that in Geneva during the meeting dedicated to Syria there was no clear note with regard to Bashar Assad’s leaving the power and clause on arm sale to the conflicting parties inSyria.

As neither Russia, nor the US intend to begin open war, the situation will make the West delay the military operations in Syria. Consequently, Russia will support Bashar Assad, while the US the opposition as it was during 80^th inAfghanistan which will lead the country to long civil war. If Assad has to leave the power, then Kremlin and White House will do its best to bring to power the one who is close to them.

July 18, 2012
IT CAN NOT HAPPEN TO ME. CHAPTER 14

IT WILL NOT HAPPEN TO ME. GUESS WHAT? IT WILL!!

Chapter 14

Pity the Greek Citizens – Not the Politicians

What you see and hear about Greece will slowly come our way. Socialism is a great deal for the politicians as long as they can provide openhanded gifts to the populace. As long as they could borrow money and put off the consequences until they could leave office – fine.

Once when no one will submit bids for their debt the game is really over. They better have an escape route to Argentina ready.

Once they joined the European Union, they lost their freedom to default for they are now tied to everyone else. A simple solution would be debt holders to forgive interest and go for the principal only. This would cause severe pain among the bankers whose salary is paid. Right now they are still in control, but slowly losing it as citizens start to revolt.

Now dear reader, this is how it will happen to you. Hospitals that depend upon government assistance will start to run out of supplies because they can not pay. Try blood bags, plastic gloves used to stop the spread of diseases’ from staff and patients. Unable to pay staff and nurses, and to matters worse all medical plans must be p[aid in full first.

Utilities can not pay for gas from Russia’s Gazprom. Italians stop supplying for the same reason and also their need locally overrides the Greeks need.

Greeks import some 40% of their food supplies. All of its oil and gas is imported, and almost all of its drugs and elixirs.

Its main industries are tourism and shipping. With high unemployment and a rising crime rate their outlook is more than bleak.

There is not easy way out for the Greeks, and all the solutions would be long term. Necessity will force changes in life styles. It will not come easily either. What they need is a Pericles and or a Spartan Police force.

Meanwhile Portugal and Spain are not far behind. Then there are the Italians and then France. Eagan Jones has just reduced their rating of Germany to AA, they are a private rating agency that is a step above the rest in my humble opinion.

Another long term solutions is to have term limits for all politicians. This makes it harder for them to con the public. It is more interesting watching a newly elected official trying to win votes knowing that he has a short time to prove his worth to the electorate.

One thing is certain, the world wide economy will be slowing down as countries and their corporations prove their credit worthiness. This era is a “game changer” and we will need new rules and safeguards to protect us from the robber barons of yesteryear.

June 22, 2012
Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn says Istanbul will be Greek

More than 1000 Greeks gathered to commemorate for the loss of Istanbul to the Turks more than 550 years ago (!!!)Their leader made a speech in the street in front of 1000s and said that they will never rest `till the day they see Istanbul inside the map of Greece;

Quote: Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn says Istanbul will be Greek
The supporters of Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, which won nearly 7 percent of the vote in an inconclusive election on May 6, marched on May 30 chanting “Istanbul is Greek and will remain Greek.”Some 1,000 far-right Golden Dawn supporters gathered in Athens city center to protest the 559th anniversary of the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Empire and marked the date with a number of events held in the city on May 29.

Golden Dawn`s gypsy leader singing Greek national anthem;

Golden Dawn leader Nikos Mihaliolakos also said, “Istanbul is Greek and will remain Greek,” during the protest. The group chanted the national anthem and made the Nazi salute. June/01/2012 The gypsy neo-nazi speaks; The event ended with a moment of silence with nazi salutes of 1000s, then delusional Greek youth randomly attacked and injured five middle-eastern immigrant they found in the Athens subway in the same night, probably to soothe their anger on the weaklings;

Quote: Passengers of the Athens Piraeus Electric Railways (ISAP) witnessed several attacks against immigrants by supporters of the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.On Tuesday night, 30th of May, a group of youngsters attacked a Pakistani immigrant on St Nicolas Electric Railways station deck, causing him multiple injuries. According to eye witnesses, the perpetrators were shouting slogans of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party. Police also examines that the perpetrators possibly came from Golden Dawn’s rally commemorating the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Subway passengers also witnessed other violent incidents against immigrants by supporters of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn, who had participated earlier in their party’s rally in the Athens centre. Golden Dawn denied, in a statement, any involvement in violent incidents [1, 2 & 3]. Two days earlier (28.05.2012), a 33 year-old Bangladeshi immigrant was stabbed and robbed of 130euros in a wagon at Omonoia subway station. According to the Subway workers union, passengers witnessed the perpetrator shouting slogans of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party [1]. In another incident in Ilioupoli suburb, strangers attacked and injured an Iranian immigrant with a sharp object. Then, the offenders attacked and robbed a couple that was leaving in another floor of the building [2]. http://www.red-network.eu/?i=red-net…n.items&id=835

June 13, 2012