Comments for Greek City Times

Comment on Hollywood Returns to Greece – Nolan’s Odyssey Sets Sail from Pylos by tazzari

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:21:21 +0000

It’s not a trireme. Moreover, triremes were not invented for many centuries after the events in the Odyssey. At best, it might be classified as a penteconter.

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Comment on British woman with her Greek partner at the British Museum, apologizes and the internet reacts by branderol

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:48:11 +0000

Looks like that could be somewhere inside the Britiish Museum, but it certainly isn’t the magnificent Duveen Gallery.

With all the money she must be making on TicTok she should take the Greek boyfriend for a romantic weekend in Paris and try that stunt in Room 347 at the Musée du Louvre — the French would be most amused!

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Comment on Commemoration of the Pontian Genocide: 105 Years Since the Massacre of 353,000 Victims by peterharpas@hotmail.com

Sun, 19 May 2024 21:00:15 +0000

Turkey the land of thieves and bloodthirsty demons.
God bless the pontians.

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Comment on Papal Visit to Turkey Planned to Mark First Council of Nicaea Anniversary by peterharpas@hotmail.com

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:01:32 +0000

Won’t achieve anything.

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Comment on Greek peas with asparagus and artichokes by englishlessonsinchania

Thu, 16 May 2024 03:58:37 +0000

Still waiting for asparagus to appear in the shops here in Chania.

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Comment on A Greek Mother blesses her soldier son and gives him an icon of Saint George as he sets off to defend Greece by peterharpas@hotmail.com

Sun, 12 May 2024 11:08:40 +0000

Greeks have the best history in the world, the world has always been jealous of us . And we fought and we died, but have the Greeks learned their lessons. I don’t think so. Why are there mosques in Greece ??? Why are our historical enemies buying land in our paradise , and why has mitsotakis pushed same sex marriage on us all, we haven’t learned any lessons.

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Comment on European court upholds Italy’s right to claim ancient Greek statue from Getty Museum by peterharpas@hotmail.com

Thu, 02 May 2024 21:16:05 +0000

If it was made by a Greek then it belongs to Greece. What an insult to the Greek people.

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Comment on Fasting Recipe: Prawns in the air fryer by brianbgarber

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:08:18 +0000

Fantastic recipe! ευχαριστώ from the US!

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Comment on Pro-Palestinian Activist Confronts Greek PM Mitsotakis During Canada Visit by EvieN

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:30:36 +0000

To the Pro Palestinian activist and to all Muslims who stand with her, who challenged PM Mitsotakis on her perceived lack of support for Palestinians from the Greek Nation and going so far as to label Israel as a terrorist state: where is your outcry against the illegal occupation of Northern Cyprus by Turkey?

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Comment on Celebrating Greek Women: 7 Inspiring Figures Throughout History by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:44:05 +0000

A brilliant albeit short piece of just a few of the so many famous amazing talented Hellenic women who have played key roles in history

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Comment on Greek wedding customs and traditions by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:41:51 +0000

As a Civil Celebrant in Victoria, I have conducted many a wedding where at least one (if not both) were Hellenes/ Greeks. IF they want Hellenic customs we do them, but I also find many who do NOT want such customs and practices. It is THEIR wedding so I offer advice and choices.

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Comment on Marathon Mini series: 01 Questions at Marathon by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:51:19 +0000

Comment on Guide to Ioannina, the heart of Epirus by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:43:43 +0000

Ioannina and.Parga just opposite to Kerkyra (Corfu). Where our family village was, nothing but nothing, not even the stone walls, exist today was once listed at the start of the last Bourne movie – Tsamantas. Only it was actually Spain as the Tsipras regime refused tax credits to the company. SHAME on the half Iperot Tsipras. But not far away is a river and a bridge with our family name, although why my aged dad has NO idea.

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Comment on Jeff Goldblum as Zeus in Modern Greek Mythology Series by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:35:48 +0000

What is it with all the non Hellenic film makers, mostly Hollywood, that they never ever cast a Hellene as a Hellenic figure? Is it racism? Ignorance? Stupidity?

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Comment on The nutritional value of Greek yogurt by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:34:34 +0000

Something that I had never tried before visiting our patrida. Honey drizzled over yogurt, only we mean GOOD honey and only Hellenic (Greek) yogurt. Mmmmmmmmm, what an amazing breakfast it makes. Ever so pleasing and good for you.

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Comment on Australian Hellenic Choir to celebrate 100 year anniversary of Archdiocese in Australia by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:31:48 +0000

BRAVO to these amazing folk

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Comment on Explosive Mine Washes Ashore in Rhodes by atkenos

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:25:42 +0000

This is terrifying. IF true, that it came from that region, that means that there could be more and the danger that they pose cannot be over stated

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Comment on Tourists Flock to Athens: Can the City Preserve its Charm Amidst the Boom? by tazzari

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:01:05 +0000

The recent effort to solve the tourist crush on the Acropolis by requiring guests to register for a set time was a good idea, but had no discernable effect on the overwhelming crowds. Is this the result of letting cruise ship groups in despite the timed entry? If so, may one urge authorities to find some way to avoid the resulting over-crowding – perhaps by requiring cruise ship parties to reserve times on an individual basis, as others must do?

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Comment on Greek Cinema Shines at Los Angeles Screening: BEHIND THE HAYSTACKS and Air Hostess-737 Garner Oscar Buzz by George Vardas

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:37:49 +0000

The premiere of “Behind The Haystacks” at the Greek Film Festival in Sydney was very well received: http://greekcitytimes.com/2023/10/22/the-greek-film-festival-in-australia-behind-the-haystacks/

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Comment on 1,000 boats said set to leave Turkey for Gaza waters in new ‘Freedom Flotilla’ by repulsewarrior

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:00:32 +0000

…indeed, like the Cypriot plan to bring aid to Gazans, it is a dust-off of plans from 10 years ago.

(Needless to say that Israel’s leadership finds itself in a much more difficult position this time and much more dangerous, having to confront an issue, blockade, that they have ignored for decades.)

Indeed, where Cyprus goes so does Turkey. There are many examples of this, the East Med. Gas Forum comes to mind.

…Netanyahu i think will choose to have a trade corridor created between Cyprus and Gaza, rather than the Mavi Marmara a thousand times bigger Erdogan may provoke.

…ultimately it is a great sign that he weakens, what choice(s) does he have? Israelis are not prepared for such a forever war with days-off for Holidays and special occasions; this being “Peace”.

…speaking of “swarming”, thousand(s) of little crafts; it is a Modern Warfare tactic which as yet has not been demonstrated to any scale, except by China (with their fishing fleets).

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