It is wonderful when a good thing is repeated. My good friend Olga Papakyriakou has been nominated, once again to represent Greece in Brussels as the Vocation Guidance Ambassador of Greece. I am very proud of my friend. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate her on the hard work she has put in the work she does to help students and their future. Olga is promoting vocational programs instigated by the European Union for high ...
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Do Patriotism and Nationalism see eye to eye? Throughout History, we have seen Nationalism growing as nations of people of the same culture, traditions, and heritage. Like many things in our world, different versions of Nationalism have cropped up in history, healthy ones as well as unhealthy versions. The ‘healthy’version of Nationalism that entirely focuses on the Patriotic Identity of people, is ...
THE REFUGEE CRISIS AS WE KNOW IT! War is Ugly! However, is there a sinister plan behind everything we are experiencing. Please correct me if I am wrong, at this stage. These people, who are part of a Humanitarian crisis caused by wars, are just being fed-no other programmes of activity nor vocational guidance is instigated-yet. Technology has advanced to the extent of monitoring and registering them through the use of a scanning device so ...
The banks of the river determined my destination… The thought of crossing the torrent… Made me stand still in my stride… The wonder of Freedom was my fascination… Together with the values, I hold with pride! Why are people forced to flee their homelands of complication… Seeking a better world as they stride… Confronting a river bank that leads to a destination… Not knowing what would be sought on the ...
On Sunday at about 3:12 pm a phone call from a dear friend of mine was received. At the time it was 7:12 pm in Indonesia. “We have just had an earthquake! We are at the Malino Resort Hotel in Gili Tangara Barat near Lombok in Indonesia. An announcement of a tidal wave warning was released and they are evacuating us to the hills. It is dark and we do not know what is happening.” This was the phone call received from my good ...
Translated feature article from the KATHIMERINI Newspaper. ” I look for a relative and friend, then I relieve families of the agony they go through. I allow them to morn and honor the deceased.” Written in Greek by George Terzis translated by Debbie Papadakis. Volunteer Rescue workers are ‘unique’ individuals. These people have a high sense of responsibility, with a high sense of respect for their team and, ...
Monday 23rd July 2018, was a pivoting moment when I was having an interesting discussion on Global Political issues and the Diplomacy, with a Diplomat in Athens. I do not wish to reveal my sources, however, mentioned that I would want to write about things. He saw that I was on edge. I asked him,” How do you see the course of events in the immediate future for Greece?” He sat back cringed and said:” Difficult. Things ...
What is a racist? Most people are accused of being racist throughout Europe, America and even Australia. The issue has been raised as each day we see more and more people coming to our shores. Many of these people might be like us. That is, that they are orientated by humane values as well as being family orientated wanting the best for their children. However, there are those that are ‘different’. They are different in their ...
Animal abuse by law is illegal in Greece. The law against animal cruelty in Greece is quite clear. If anyone ill-treats a domestic of work animal, the incident must be reported. The Police and Municipal Authorities will take action. Thugs on Santorini ignore such laws. SANTORINI is a well known as a tourist island. In fact, it has the most beautiful scenic views that attract people from all corners of the world. Where money floods into a ...
We are approx. 7 Billion people on this Planet: What type of a world do we want? Debbie Papadakis: Freelance Greek Australia… As people, we are obligated to follow and respect laws of civil liberties of ‘the freedom of speech’ in a healthy Democracy. This privilege of ‘ the freedom of speech’ is universally respected and it is apart of our human rights which is respected under international law and apart of the ...