M. Khazin, “Relevant notes on Greece”

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Source: http://worldcrisis.ru/crisis/1819611 

Translated by Mikhael 

A brief overview of post-election situation in Greece. This is a translation of the Russian version, there is also a published Greek translation 

There is a new government in Greece. A left-wing government that has a rather complicated relationship with the “sacred right of private ownership”, particularly when it comes to Greek sovereign debt. In other words, it is leaning towards triggering a full blown debt crisis in the EU (and possibly impacting the entire world). But, as we have been taught back in 2008, a crisis doesn’t just bring problems, it also unveils new opportunities. That’s why it is important to have a more in-depth understanding of Greek politics, in particular to be able to recognize who will benefit from these new opportunities. To be able to analyze the situation correctly, it is necessary to explain one very important point crucial to understanding the events that are unfolding in the EU today. 

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria

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An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck off the coast of northern Greece on Saturday, sending panicked residents into the streets in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, officials said. In Turkey about 270 people were hospitalized, most with minor injuries, as a tremor shook buildings, the government disaster and emergency department said.

The quake also rattled Turkey’s most populous city, Istanbul, as well as the Aegean coastal city of Izmir and the popular tourism province of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast.

[Photos] Nigerian Citizens In Greece Allege Racist Attacks By Extremists

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Nigerians in Greece are increasingly living in fear as they are targeted by extremists, especially the neo-fascist group known as Chrysi Avgi (Golden Dawn), which blames them for the country’s economic problems.
Last September, two Nigerians returning to their homes following a weekend away were the victims of one a racist attack with put one of them in the hospital for four days.