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~~Greece~~? Hi Everyone! My School is having a Greek Cultraul Day, And I was wondering what Games,Crafts,Foods, Books, ETC they used to have and still have. I need to know asap. The Greek Cultraul Day is this Friday. I only need to know about Greece. Please answer kindly. I need to know very soon. What did they use? Are they still using them? I need to know soon! Who ever answers bests awards 10 Points. So Please answer. Don't answer if you don't know about Greece! Anyone know anything they used to do over the "Weekends"? What kind of food did they eat? Answer this question all about Greece please! Thank You!!~ Like, What do they use now? And what did they use before? I am talking about School Games! And what they used to do as Crafts- Games?

Greece ??? "Any place in the mediteranean, "cities of Greece," "cities on the Nile," and "Cities of the Near East." any country in the Mediteranean or you may stick to one country and just visit different cities there." I need a website that would give me info about Cities in Greece- I need laditude and longitude and such things....I need names of hotels or such

Greece!!!!? Everyone tells me that Greece and specially its islands are great for vacation. And i believe it worths going there for vacations. Do you Agree ? Which place of Greece to go ? Greece now. I am in thessaloniki!!!! Great city. And the white tower is magnificent !!!More US people should come here !!!! God Bless

Greece?????? What catastrophe has been in greece lately? SRY 4 the mispelling.

Greece...!!!? opinions about my country...

Ancient Greece? Can you check my essay? Ancient Greece Ancient Greece can be found at Europe. Greece’s neighbors are Rome, Egypt and Turkey. Most of the Greece are mountain and hills. Greek fancy sports also they started the Olympics. Greece has a lot of God and Goddesses, like Zeus, Poseidon, Gaea, and Uranus. Greece is the most mountainous country in Europe. The mainland of ancient Greece is Peloponnesus peninsula. 80% of Greece has mountains or hills. The climate in Greece was hot and dry and it rain limited. That’s why it makes ancient Greece bad for agriculture. But on the west of Greece has lakes and wetlands. Greece has one of the largest canyon in the world, Meteora and Vikos Canyon. Greek adores sports. They also start the Olympic. The games began with a sacrifice to the god Zeus. Every four years the Olympic games was held in the stadium at Olympia. Only men can compete on this game. They play the games as part of a religious life. Since the game is a religious, if someone cheated they cant play anymore, because cheating is consider for disrespecting Gods. The three games they play at Olympics are Boxing, weightlifting, and the pentathlon. The winners received a wreath of olive leaves to wear on their heads. Ancient Greece believed at God and Goddesses. Zeus, Poseidon and Uranus are some of the Gods and Gaea is one of the Goddesses. Zeus is the God of the thunder. His father was Cronus. His brothers were Poseidon and Hades. His spouse is Hera. Zeus weapon is thunderbolt, which he hurls at those who displease him. He also punish those who lies. Poseidon is Zeus’s brother. He is the God of the Sea. He married Amphitrite. His weapon is a trident, which she ca n shake the Earth. He’s also greedy. Gaea is the Goddesses of Earth. Her son is Uranus. The other God was Uranus. He is the God of the Sky. He is the son and husband of Gaea. He died because of the wounds or he withdrew to Earth. Overall, Greece is a hot and dry country. That makes Greece a bad for agriculture. Also most of Greece are mountains and hills. Olympics was considered as part of a religious life. Only men can play at the Olympics. Greek believed at the God and Goddesses. Zeus is the God of the Thunder, Poseidon is the God of the Sea, Gaea is the God of the Earth and Uranus is the God of the Sky.

Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Greece. Help?? How do people in greece fell about family? How do you introduce people in greece? What is one thing you should never do with your hand? why? What are two common dining tips(etiquette)? Are they usually on time in greece? is being late acceptable?

Why is Greece Stealing the Macedonian History? read more: http://www.historyofmacedonia.org/AncientMacedonia/GreeceStealingMacedonianHistory.html Historian and Professor Eugene Borza who is credited as "Macedonian specialist" by the American Philological Association, and who have done extensive studies regarding the ethnicity of the ancient Macedonians, had also presented in-depth analysis on the modern Greek position which claims that the ancient Macedonians "were Greek". In his In the Shadow of Olympus (p.91-92) Borza writes: "Thus, long before there was a sufficient ancient evidence to argue about the ethnic identity--as revealed by language--of the ancient Macedonians, there emerged a "Greek" position claiming that the Macedonian language was Greek, and that thus the inhabitants were Greek." The modern Greeks have therefore, developed a position that the Macedonians were Greek, long before there was sufficient ancient evidence to argue about their ethnicity. Yet although modern historiography had long abandoned this prematurely established "Greek" position, modern Greeks are still its most zealous defenders despite the overwhelming evidence available today, which overwhelmingly shows that the Macedonians were not Greeks but a distinct nation. Borza continues: "For example, recent work describes the funerary stelae found in the tumulus covering the royal tombs at Vergina. These stelae date from the fourth and early third centuries, and the preponderance of names are Greek… The excavator of Vergina, Manolis Andronikos, in a useful summary of the epigraphic evidence, writes: "In the most unambivalent way this evidence confirms the opinion of those historians who maintain that the Macedonians were a Greek tribe, like all the others who lived on Greek territory, and shows that the theory that they were of Illyrian or Thracian descent and were hellenized by Philip and Alexander rests on no objective criteria." Manolis Andronikos Vergina:The Royal Tombs, 83-85." Here is Borza’s answer to the Greek archeologist Manolis Andronikos: "This argument is true enough only as far as it goes. It neglects that the hellenization of the Macedonians might have occurred earlier then the age of Philip and Alexander, and can not therefore serve as a means of proving the Macedonians were a Greek tribe." Indeed, not only Andronakis was obviously wrong to conclude that the Macedonians were Greek, but also notice how the Greek archeologist does not point that the Macedonians might have been a separate nation. Instead he prefers to call it if not Greek, either Illyrian or Thracian, two ancient nations that can not be associated with the Balkans politics surrounding Greece, resulted from the 1913 partition of Macedonia (see below). Also notice how Andronikos used the term "like all the others who lived on Greek territory". It’s like he wants to convince the reader that Macedonia has always been a "Greek territory", which is exactly what he uses as a base for his inaccurate conclusion. Another Greek writer, Michael Sakellariou, in his Macedonia 4000 years of Greek History, 44-63 (quite questionable of accuracy title to begin with), "proves" that the "Macedonians were Greek" although he purposely avoided all evidence that does not suit such conclusion. Borza has a line for him as well: "It is indicative of the strength of Badian’s case that his critics have succeeded only in nit-picking: e.g., Sakellariou, Macedonia, 534-35 nn. 52.53" (Borza, In the Shadow of Olympus p.96.) Borza is talking about Ernst Badian from Harvard University who in his extensive research Greeks and Macedonians presented all evidence and soundly concluded that the Macedonians were distinct nation from the Greeks, which neither considered themselves to be Greeks nor were considered by the Greeks to be Greek. That is precisely what the Greek writer Sakellariou had completely and purposely avoided, and lacking any base for a well-balanced criticism, choused instead to nit-pick Badian's argument. We can see a trend among the Greek scholars (Andronicos, Martis, Daskalakis, Kallaris, and Sakellariou) who desperately want to show the world that the Macedonians "were Greeks", though unsuccessfully. Martis' Falsification of Macedonian History was handed out to the foreign journalists in Greece and translated into many languages. Sakellariou’s Macedonia 4000 years of Greek History was even donated for free to the libraries throughout the United States. This exposes a well-developed propaganda strategy, to influence all those unaware that the "Macedonians were Greek." Yet the Greeks are showing the world that the "Macedonians were Greek" by avoiding all ancient and modern evidence that does not suit their purpose, and in that process they try to pass books so full of historical errors and distortions: "The fullest statement of the "Greek" position, and also the most detailed study of the Macedonian language, is by Kallaris, Les anciens Macidoniens, esp. 2: 488-531, in which alleged Greek elements in the Macedonian language are examined exhaustively. A more chauvinistic (and less persuasive) point of view can be found in Daskalakis, Hellenism, esp. pts. 2. and 3. The most blatant account is that of Martis (The Falsification of Macedonian History). This book, written by a former Minister for Northern Greece, is an polemical anti-Yugoslav tract so full of historical errors and distortions that the prize awarded it by the Academy of Athens serves only to reduce confidence in the scientific judgment of that venerable society of scholars. The most sensible and scholarly Greek position is that laid out by Sakellariou, in Macedonia, 44-63. Lest it seem, however, that the "Greek" position is held only by modem Greeks" - (Borza, In the Shadow of Olympus p.91) It is ironical that the book of the former Greek politician Nicolas Martis is named The Falsification of Macedonian History, when in fact he is the one who is falsifying the history of Macedonia with his historical errors and distortions. It is worrisome that the students of the countries who have nothing to do with the modern Greek politics, must be exposed to the Greek historical fabrications against one of the most dynamic powers of the ancient times - the Macedonians. But why is Greece doing this, what is behind it, why do they steal the history of the ancient Macedonians, and attempt to appropriate it as theirs? The answer lays in the year of 1913 when Macedonia was partitioned after the Balkan wars and Greece swallowed the biggest part - 51%. There was nothing in Macedonia then that connected that land with Greece, apart from the small 10% Greek minority scattered in southern Macedonia among the overwhelming majority of Macedonians who lived throughout the country (for complete statistical evidence see the "Macedonian-Greek Conflict"). Since in 1913 it acquired foreign territory populated by non-Greeks, Greece had to provide a link that would justify its claim on that half of Macedonia. That is exactly why the Greeks claim that the ancient Macedonians "were Greek", so that if in ancient times there was a Greek tribe (Macedonians) living in Macedonia, then that land therefore is Greek (just like Andronikos points above). What is not disputable however, is that since 1913 till today, the modern Greek state continues to oppress the ethnic Macedonians who now find themselves living in Greece (see Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International evidenced in the "Macedonians in Greece"). The other northern part of Macedonia, today’s Republic of Macedonia, broke out of Yugoslavia and became independent in 1991. That brought addition fuel to the Greek nationalists who are afraid now that one part of the ethnic Macedonian nation is independent, the partition of 1913 can be seen as illegal, which could lead to eventual loss of their Greek Macedonian part and subsequent reunification of one Macedonia. That is exactly why they claim that there is no modern Macedonian nation, not in Greece not anywhere, and continue to deny the basic human rights of their Macedonian minority through politics filled with paranoia, politics which without the revision of the ancient history could not breathe. read more: http://www.historyofmacedonia.org

Hey, Greece won the 2004 Eurocup finals, but did you know? As Euro 2004 winners, Greece qualified for the 2005 Confederations Cup in Germany. Greece were drawn in to group A with 2002 world champions Brazil, 2004 Asian Nations Cup champions Japan, and 2003 Gold cup champions Mexico. Greece lost 3-0 to Brazil and later 1-0 to Japan. After being already eliminated Greece avoided being the worst team in the history of the Confederations Cup by earning a 0-0 draw with Mexico. Greece ended the their campaign with a draw, two losses, and no goals. After the 2006 World Cup, the Greek team fell in the World ranking from 20th in May to 32nd in July. This fall put them near the ranking they had before winning Euro 2004. Following Greece's victory over Moldova, the former bounced back at number 22 of the Fifa World Rankings in September 2006. WOW!!!! 22ND - LOOK OUT WORLD. HERE COME THE GREEKS!!! ITALY IS ONLY 5TH. DOES THAT MEAN THEY ARE OVER 4 TIMES BETTER THAN US. GEE.... I DUNNO yes there is a question there.... Did you know all that? That was a smartaleck comment I made Miz_Boons. Made in Italy: this was merely some info I dug up from Wikipedia about the current Euro Champs ps. Made in Italy I remember one of your brilliant questions http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar0jBPVTkf.L.31UTjYteCrAFQx.?qid=20060930024629AAQtavG

Greece "unoffical" Flower question: Please tell me what flower you would like to best represent Greece? Hi everyone. I need your advice and your blessing on a decision that I have to make. Thanks to the wonderful members here. I have learned that Greece does not have a "national" flower. That does not mean that I should leave a BLANK space for Greece in my blog. :(( So please tell me what FLOWER or flowering plant that you feel is best for Greece. It must grow there, that is the only requirement that I ask. The flower or plant that is mention the most will be the one chosen. [For those who do not know where this questions came from here is were it all started] http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au84JD8r1WbVhiU6sB7jrxPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080223004204AAZxL6U Thank you in advance :))) I also want to put this Wikipedia post up. It was found by FaR. And from WikiAnswers: "Truth is Greece has no set national flower or bird......While the most famous varieties of flora in the Greek nation are the 'violet', 'laurel', and the 'Bear's breech', none have been adopted as the national flower" Thank you FaR for your help. :) Un beso por ti. (>^_^)> <(^_^<) I would like your opinion on an "UNOFFICIAL" flower or flowering plant. The flower or plant that is mention the most will be the one chosen. Thank you Sofia J I found the plant you called "Vasilikos" it is the Ocimum basilicum. It leaves are used here in California by the Vietnameses community as a special ingredient in their famous Vietnameses soup called PHO! Yummy, I the leaves have a rich taste and they do have a nice aroma smell. :-) http://www.kynigos.net.gr/bees/fyta/pics/vasilikos.jpg http://www.kynigos.net.gr/bees/fyta/mel_fyta.php

been to greece?? from your past experience, how was your trip to greece? to their islands? which ones were the best? which ones are to avoid? most of all, was it ever safe? or did you ever feel a little uncomfortable at certain places in greece? the reason im asking is because this week my bf came up with the wild idea of taking off to greece (im currently living in italy) this thursday with only 2 backpacks and leave by boat, from italy to greece. get there, rent a little 'motorino' and take off to athens, then from there go from island to island, no reservations, nothing, no plans ahead, just on the road for a week. sounds like a fun, but it gets me kinda worried, what if we never find a hotel to stay for one night? what if all of them are booked? have people done this before? can you actually sleep on the beach? is it safe in general? here in italy its safe, its only UNsafe to be pickpocked, is it the same in greece? any info at all would help, thanks!!

Travelling to Greece? My daughter (South African citizen) currently stays in London on 2 year travel/work visa. Had a dream holiday planned to go to France (3 days) then Greece (7 days) and a day trip to Turkey. Visas for France (single entry) and Turkey came through but the one for Greece was issued for 4 days only, and for totally incorrect dates! She only found this out on Friday and was too late to visit the Greek Embassy - and Embassy closed at 13:00. The travel agent says that there's nothing she can do - she's going to lose the money she had already paid for the trip. She's due to leave for France on Sunday (25th June) and return on Wed 28th June and was due to leave for Greece on the evening of 28 June. Surely this is not how Greece treats its tourists? Is there anything that she can do when she's back in London on Wednesday? She could forfeit her trip to France and hope to sort out the Greece visa but then she may lose out on both trips.

will greece or turkey ever host a euro cup or will they ever host it togethor?wat do u think? greece esspicilly is starting to build some new stadiums like one in athens but will they ever host a euro or even world cup competition? if you think they will host a euro or world cup tell me the year and which competition and tell me which country greece or turkey or both wat do u think

Antic Greece contitution VS Greece conitution today? Help, please: I have big big project in highschool to do by myself, and I need any help, please! The subject is: Antic Greece contitution VS Greece conitution today, something about comapring democracy in antic and today Greece... Help...

GReece and TuRkey? now in turkish tv and in greek tv have a reality show.it's name is "survivor".in the contest there are two teams greece and turkey.i watched it and i saw that turkey against greece,greece against turkey.greek people are a little bit more polite than turkish in the contest.everyone know both of the countries don't like the other too much.what do you think about this contest?some people say it is for peace but i don't believe it.why do they want to start enmity again?

Greece or turkey? your opinion, would you rather visit Greece or Turkey. Look in every view weather, history, archeoligical sties, beaches etc .... When i say greece and turkey I dont just mean the mainland but the islands too ( Santorini, Mykonos etc...) And dont just say turkey cause your turkish or greece cause your greek be honest I have something to say bout supermans answers . All those sites you were talking bout all had to do with the ancient greeks so turkey didnt have any thing to do with those things example Troy, Ephesus - ancient greek

Greece?? PLEASE ANSWER ASAP!!? I am doing a project on different countries.. we have to create a poster board and do all this other stuff its really hard. its due like next month but i need to get a head start.intelligent and accurate answers please!! (1) who is the leader of Greece? (2) what are famous olimpyans in Greece and what did they do? (3) what is the total popluation of Greece? (4) what is the population of France? (5) who are famous Olimpyans in Frace and what did they do? (6) What is the main food eaten in France? i know i dont want yall to do my homework for me cuz tht aint fair. but i just need sites?

Greece - US Embassy Bombing....What do you think of Greece - is it a haven for Terror suspects ? Greece - I love it ..especially Santorini... but is Greece the new Somalia..?

Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain? Hi I need to book a holiday in July/August and I need to decide between these countries. Have you been to any? If so do you recommend it? I was thinking Island hopping in greece but I was told it's expensive. Then I thought Malta and also take the Ferry to Sicily whilst there, then I thought Protugal has it all in one place, or even tour Spain? I love cultures and seeing historical places as well as a bit of relaxation on the beach and in authentic cafes and places. Any recommendations? even if it's non of the countries above. Thanks a million!!

Greece post war? All of the following city-states fought to dominate Greece after the Peloponnesian War except a. Sparta. b. Corinth. c. Athens. d. Thebes.

Going to Greece? I know where to go, but could you help me with this info? 1.What's the money called in Greece, and what's the exchange rate? 2. What is the weather forecast in Athens? 3.What type of government does Greece have today? 4. What are Greece's main imports/exports? 5. How do you say the following in Greek?: Thank you How are you? Good morning. Where is the bathroom? (tee hee) 6. What religions are practiced in Greece? Keep rude stuff to yourself.

HELP! Ancient Greece Sports. [details inside]? I am currently working on a seminar for my english class. We are studying ancient greece and i need to find answerds to my research questions that i came up with. What role did sports play in ancient Greece? In what ways did the sports in Ancient Greece influence modern day sports? How did the sports in Ancient Greece help shape the ideas and values of Greek society? Reccomendations to educational websites would also be greatly appreciated. Thank You

GREECE the champions of Europe... Italy the Champions of the world IMPRESSIVE !!!!!!? Greece, the champions of Europe. That is IMPRESSIVE ! Italy the champions of the World -even more impressive ! Absolutely amazing... So no doubt we shall see Italy proving over and over again that they deserved to win the Cup and that there was no orchestration (fiddle) in the WC (once again) -You see, the Greeks since winning their Euro Cup have shown us over and over again that they deservedly won the Euro 2004 !!!! They have shown us, haven't they ? No, they haven't justified their Euro cup win at all ! So where is the skill that kocked out one othe best teams in the WORLD, Portugal IN PORTUGAL ? They beat Portugal TWICE in the same Euro 2004 ! And yet they have done nothing ever since !! LET'S SEE HOW FAIR ITALY WON THE W/CUP -I say Italy will not do anything particular spectacular from now on, JUST LIKE GREECE DIDN'T. I say that neither Italy nor Greece should have won those cups and they did simply because of high levORCHESTRATION during those championships. Agree ? Disagree "Azzurri italia" - don't hate me. I consider the Italy heroes when they were cheated in the past by referees so many times and they still won Euro Italy-v-Holland remember ? Italy took the chance offered to them in the WC, they did NOT cheat !!! The plan was to make France champions but you guys spoilt their plans to my satisfaction, so to speak. Neither are Greece guilty of fiddle. The FIFA system is. But the result is that Italy are WC and Greece ar EC... but I am sorry, Argentina were cheated out and so were Portugal !!! Yu know something ? My point is that The WC and EC are Mickey Mouse championships, LOLOL !!! "Azzurri italia" -- Italy may have won the WC 4x in the past but if a country like Portugal, which is not a world economic power is NEVER allowed to win what they deserve.... you will continue to win it instead... trust me, Azzuri, this is a Mickey Mouse WC and EC... really !!! Sorry if the truth spoils the party... I have been screaming that WCs are mickey mouse since May and once again it has proved to be the same thing AGAIN !!! Politics spoil sport... (no pun intended LOL !!

Questions about moving/living in Greece? I'm 18 year old, 100% Greek female and at a technical college in Wisconsin right now. I'm thinking about moving to Greece in the near future. My parents are from Greece, so I know that I can get citizenship there. I speak greek, probably not the best but can carry out conversations. My writing skills aren't that great, but I can try to write what I want to say. I'm wondering what type of jobs/careers in Greece pay a fairly good amount (~1000+ euro/month) If I get an Associates degree here in the US, will it be valid in Greece? What is college like in Greece. I was looking at the American College in Athens..is it more challenging than a US college? I would appreciate any answers I could get! I know that I'm giving up a lot to leave the States, but I feel something is missing and I may find it in Greece. Much of my family lives in Athens and Kalamata, but I would like to plan it out so I could live an alright life there. I've been to Greece 13 times, staying there for 3 months at a time. I'm not a materialistic person and do enjoy going out with friends rather than shopping or other things. One mentioned that the American University degree isn't recognized by Greece. Could someone show a website where it says that, because I'd like to show someone. Since both my parents are from Greece, I read that if I take some exams, I can attend other universities there. Is this true, and if so which ones? What would i have to do to take these exams? If I were to get an Associates Degree in Nursing here at an american technical school, would it be recognized in Greece? About how much do nurses make in Greece? If I move there I would like to find a job making about 900euro/month +IKA. I've been reading up alot on all this...would it be better to just work, or get an education? Sounds like education doesn't do much.

greece, greece: aged of alexander and the aztecs.please help? This 1 page essay is due 2morrow so plz help. I need info about the construction projects of the greece, greece: aged of alexander, and the aztecs.. I need simialrties and differences between them and the time and distance.........I need it ASAP please....thanks

(Greece) does anybody know this as first hand? (Greece) does anybody know this as first hand? Is it true that only ‘neutral’ languages like English, German etc are permitted in Greece? Is it true that languages of neighbouring nations like Turkish, Macedonian, Albanian etc are forbidden in Greece? How strict is legislation about it?

Suddenly Greece supports Euro-Atlantic orientation of Macedonia ? What do you think is true or another lie from Athens. This is transcript from Grece minister.. Greece supports the Euro-Atlantic orientation of Macedonia, the Greek Foreign Ministry spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos said Tuesday. He gave this statement at a meeting with foreign journalists accredited in Athens, the Bulgarian news agency Focus reported. Koumoutsakos did not specify whether Greece intends to impose veto on the Macedonia's membership in EU and NATO in case no solution is found on the differences over the constitutional name of Macedonia. "Certainly, the Greek side may vote against and put veto on the country's membership in EU and NATO, however, our external policy is focused on achieving stability and good neighborly relations on the Balkans", said the spokesman. He pointed out that Greece sees the name difference as a political issue that has nothing to do with "sentiments or history".

Ancient Greece Newspaper (Project) help Easy 10 POINTS!? okay so we have to make an ancient greece newspaper. it has to include: 3-4 organized and historically accurate paragraphs of 6 - 9 sentences so i was wondering how should i write this article should i write it like an essay on the subject or what? I can't make up something going on (FACTUAL ONLY) How do you think she wants us to write it?? Thanks! For instance, one article is about Education in Sparta and Athens. For instance, one article is about Education in Sparta and Athens.

ancient greece? what were some of the surrounding countries of ancient Greece on its east side? but not too east. just list some of the countries that the ancient Roman empire knew thx

Is Greece considered gay? OK, I have heard many people referring to Greece as gay etc. etc. Have you ever heard this? What would be the reason? Is it the history or the island of Myconos that would give such an impression? I am greek and I have to tell you, Greece is non gay friendly at all. OK it is not too bad, but quite bad compared to western Europe. What is funny and ironic is that the greeks consider the UK to be gay, and many of them actually believe that by just being british you are actually bi at the least lol. So, when you hear the word "Greece", do you instantly connect it with homosexuality in your head? Thanks

What does Greece need? I'm having a hard time with part of my research for a project: What is needed by Greece (in regards to imports/exports) that could be provided by the US? I've done much research, but I haven't been able to find something that Greece can benefit from. Any ideas? Also, does anyone know if there's something Greece can offer in return? I'm having a very difficult time finding this information...

Films from Greece? I am interested in seeing a movie from Greece, and is set in Greece, with language spoken in Greek, I do not mind reading subtitles at all. Please recommend to me one that you feel will showcase the fine quailty of Greece and her people. (Forexamplel the movie Amelie is in French,has only French dialogue and after I watched it I really wanted to got to France and skip stones in the park like she did. http://www.caratulasdecine.com/Caratulas/Amelie.jpg Or just like the movie La vita è bella (Life is Beautiful)http://www.iearn.org/hgp/aeti/aeti-1999/images/life-is-beautiful.jpg Makes me want to go to Italy. Thanks :)

for people who have visited greece before....? from your past experience, how was your trip to greece? to their islands? which ones were the best? which ones are to avoid? most of all, was it ever safe? or did you ever feel a little uncomfortable at certain places in greece? the reason im asking is because this week my bf came up with the wild idea of taking off to greece (im currently living in italy) this thursday with only 2 backpacks and leave by boat, from italy to greece. get there, rent a little 'motorino' and take off to athens, then from there go from island to island, no reservations, nothing, no plans ahead, just on the road for a week. sounds like a fun, but it gets me kinda worried, what if we never find a hotel to stay for one night? what if all of them are booked? have people done this before? can you actually sleep on the beach? is it safe in general? here in italy its safe, its only UNsafe to be pickpocked, is it the same in greece? any info at all would help, thanks!!

Freedom of Religion: Iran vs Greece. What do you think about this situation ? Today I read in the newspaper that the thought of a Mosque opening in Athens caused a huge discussion in Greece recently. The mentioned building was originally built as a Mosque in 18th century and it is used as ceramic workshop today. More than 300.000 Muslim is living in Athens, the capital of Greece. There ISN’T even ONE Mosque in Athens and Is Greece a democratic European country ???? Less than 300.000 Christian is living in Tehran, the capital of Iran. I don’t know exactly how many but I personally saw 2 churches in Tehran during my visit few years ago. (There was a beautiful wedding in one of them : ) Shariah is the basis of legal code in Iran which sounds tooo scary to most of us and most of the Europeans criticize Iran as being anti-democratic, lack of freedom of religion There is a certain sympathy to Greece and antipathy to Iran in general. May be Greece is not as good as we think and/or Iran is not as bad as we think ?? What do you think about this situation ? P.S. to Iranians, please tell how many churches there are in Tehran and/or Iran if you know. Dear Greekgeek, I learned that those FREE places to worship are HOUSES that rented by Muslim groups and gatherings on religious holidays have been done in open empty lands, parks. I don’t think that being oppressed by Ottomans is an excuse.If so, being oppressed by crusades can be a very good execuse for Muslims to violate Christians rights. Moreover,Western/eastern historians agree that there was a certain freedom of religion in Ottoman period and even much better than Europe during those 4 centuries. Of course, this situation doesn’t make Iran democratic but for sure make Greece less democratic than most of us think. I wonder what would be the reaction of western world if Iran close the churches, cram Christians into houses and say that these houses are freely operated worship places. Sure, there can be discrimination etc in Ottoman.However,religous freedom in Ottomans wasn't free to be a Christian family but to be organized Christian/Jew/etc. community,having say and duties (like being embassy) in administration,own schools,worship places,foundations,etc.e.g the immigrant Jews are allowed and supported to build schools along with other rights in 1326.Ok,the whole system was not perfect but considering it relatively for those times,it is something. About Greece, Proselytism(converting) is banned in the constitution, The Archbishop swears in governments, his officers bless military missions abroad, the hulls of military ships know holy water before brine,each session of parliament begins with a dais-full of raven cloaked priests, the cross hangs in all courts,icons in police stations, Chirst in classrooms etc. Doesn't it sound to u like 'theocracy'? Sry, Greekgeek,I don’t think that it is that simple. I don't mean to criticize Greece but the hypocrisy Com'n Greekgeek, this picture is not simply 'endorsing an official religion'. I dont know the situation in Argentina, however, I don't think that it is same in England and Denmark. If so, than it means a bigger wetsren hypocrisy. On the other hand, I dont think that it is a good idea to take Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia as a yardstick. By the way, I don't mean any offence. Not having a Mosque was the first thing that I heard about the situation of religous freedom in Greece. Then I searched, learned and put here too. Thats all. Thank you for checking back again and again and put additional remarks. That made me search and learn more. Lisa, thank you for your answer. By Green VS Iran, I mean 'as compared to', not 'against'. Dear Green, please let us know if this is true or not " GREECE HAVE BEEN CONDEMNED BY THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS FOR A LACK OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM " " IN AN UNNOTICED AND TACIT FASHION, THEREFORE, WE ARE A KIND OF THEOCRACY " Iran AS COMPARED TO Greece make sense to me. This can be good study subject about our prejudices,our hypocrisy when the issue comes to our religion. This make me understand once again that theocracy and democracy cannot coexist, doesn't matter if it is a Christian or Islamic or Judaistic theocracy.

Question about Greece? I would like to take my finacee to Greece. Where would be a good place to go in Greece? She wants to be near the water and lay in sun and I want to be able to see some history. Is it cheap while in Greece? Since I am an american, do i need a visa? Thank you for your help in advance.

Should the Olympics be in Greece every 4 years? Without paying for Protection of course!? Olympics are a Greek Idea, "Patent".Greece needs the income, will then have armistice (ekehiria)> no need to buy arms, etc. Should Greece be collecting for rights of use of Myhtology, History, Inventions, etc. I know it is far out... Also, since genetic doping is now a reality, what would the implications be if Greece did have the Olympics? If we had the Olympics in Greece, we should of course sell souvenirs Made in Greece! Not in Taiwan, and then tell the poor Greek manufacturer (Ellina viotehni)(any left?) Go Volunteer... ha,ha! maj-len:Care to explique' s'il vous plaits zusje 17 thank you for input. What I mean is for all to share the expenses. What are all the sponsors and the countries for? Κ μη σκεπτεσαι μιζερα. Υπαρχουν λυσεις για τα εξοδα... Oh, pardon my French (orthography)

Ireland or Greece? My parents have given me permission to attend on of YFU (Youth For Understanding)'s summer programs. I've done extensive research on all of their summer programs and have narrowed it down between 4weeks in Castle Maine, Ireland and 6weeks in Athens, Greece. My question is which would be the better place to go? I have always wanted to see both Greece and Ireland and can't seem to decide between the two. Any suggestions? Link for the program in Ireland- http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/7767 Link for the program in Greece- http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/7766

Everything about Greece? I am a student, and I plan to save up and go to Greece in two years after I graduate. Well, Ill only be 17 so mayby even later, but i want to know the cheapest way to get around greece. I live in california, and so far I havent found any flights there except for from new york wich I will not be able to afford to fly there first. I obviosly want to go to Athen, but i want to swim and see santorini, and some othere islands. Is there a cruz to greece? Where should I go? Where should I stay. and eat? I may be on my own so I would probably prefere to be with a tourist group that gives us some freedom? Basically Ill take any tips I can get!

Info about Greece?? Im in and international business class and i chose to do a paper on Greece since thats the only country ive been to, the problem is im having trouble finding info. i have to find things like laws, politics, personal communication, education, economy, financial markets pretty much anything to do with greece and starting a business in Greece if you can help with anything a website or just info you know i will so greatful thank you!!

help on greece? help! my gf is currently in greece for 3 months. she is having a hard time coping b/c she feels she has no control and that she can't do anything or get around on her own. she has trouble with the language just basic day to day needs. she's staying at a lady's place for a study abroad program just outside of athens. i would like to help her. does anyone have any information and/or tips to survive in greece? maybe like maps, places of interest, how to get around, simple phrases, etc... also, how do i go about mailing her stuff from the states to greece? i would like to send her a package w/ things to help her out and other stuff little trinkets to make her feel better. no, there are no other students. she is actually "teaching" aboard so the other students are her students. thanx for the tips. she is shy and also homesick but i think she will do better soon. i will send her some trinkets :D

Greece 1 Turkey 4 in Greece? Why Turkey never lost aganist last European champion Greece,

greece vs rome? my AP world history class is doing a debate on whether classical greece or classical rome contributed more to the world then and now. i'm on rome's side. i think i'm a pretty good debater, but i still need some help. did i mention im debating against the top student in my class? lol. any help would be appreciated. i just need to prove that rome benefitted the world more than greece.

Greece anybody? I'm thinking of vacationing in Greece sometime next year. Anyone ever been to Greece and can recommend when and where to go? I'm more into beaches and site seeing.

Greece trip and money information? I'm going to greece for a week, how much money do you think i should take with me (in £'s) and can i use a debit card to withdraw money from my account there in greece using an ATM?

Greece in french is it le or la ??? in french is greece le or la?? because i want to say i visited greece -x-

Map Skills for Ancient greece? Hi, i have a social studies test and here are some of the questions about ancient greece. Thanks 1. Be able to find Greece in the mediteranean sea using latitude and longitude from the map. 2. the seas surrounding greece 3. Recognise the difference between the mainland and the Peloponnesus Peninsula. 4.Recognise the importance of the physical features and natuiral boundaries in Greece and the impact that has on the civilization i.e. mountainous terrain, limited land for agriculture, scattered islands, isolated regions. 5. Development of citystates, name several.