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The economic crisis in Greece
For the Greeks, economics is a popular topic of discussion. Firstly because the Greeks are Greek, so discussing is what they do. But secondly, the Greeks are very familiar with the effects of an economic crisis. When the global financial crisis hit all of us, Greece was hit harder by their own economic downfall. The…
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The many abandoned and unfinished buildings in Greece
During your stay in Greece, you might be surprised by the many empty or half-finished buildings you come across. You find them in cities, towns, villages, and even remote areas. They are everywhere, and as an architect, I wanted to understand the reason behind them. After talking with many Greek citizens and homeowners I created…
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The old, the empty, and the ugly. The story behind architecture in modern Greek cities.
The Greeks are famous for their architecture and even invented this type of art. Look at the Parthenon, the Temple of Apollo, or the ancient theatre of Epidaurus. All great examples of architecture and now on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Also, on the Greek islands, architecture resembles art. The idyllic villages with…
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The Greeks away from Greece
This weekend I found myself at a Greek barbecue. Traditional Greek music, souvlakia on the grill, and surrounded by fifteen Greeks, all speaking their own language. The funny thing is that I was not even near Greece. The barbecue took place in a park in the center of Rotterdam. Real Greeks take some Greece everywhere…
