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A New Exchange

When Greece and Ireland decided to establish diplomatic relations in 1975, and proceeded this past year to open resident embassies in the two capitals, it was, of course, not simply to provide an opportunity for the Greeks and the Irish to get better acquainted with each other. One of the main reasons for this decision was related to Greece’s endeavour to join the European Economic Community. Ireland has embassies in all EEC countries.

Vicky Moscholiou

Vicky Moscholiou has travelled a long way from her impoverished childhood in a working class family in Egaleo to reach the forefront of the popular music world of Greece. Today she is the country’s leading singer of laiki music—a position she has maintained for over twelve years.

That Paradox in Halandri

THE VIEW of the grounds from the Agia Paraskevi Road is unimpressive. A seemingly disordered collection of low-level buildings is scattered behind a long gravel parking lot. There is little hint of vegetation. If you happen to pass by while classes are in session, the buildings seem empty of any human activity.