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Geopolitics of Greece
(3) | 04/02/2016 | Translate: Throughout history Greece’s rugged geography has given the advantage to the Greeks when defending their homelands against invaders. While the mountainous terrain has its military advantages, it also comes with economic disadvantages. It makes a unified Greece difficult as the central government struggles for authority. The lack of arable land combined with the lack of land trading routes, has forced Athens to rely on the Mediterranean Sea for trade. As a country with some 6.000 islands, Greece needs to upkeep an advanced military force to defend its very core – the Aegean Sea. The sea allows for the Greek islands and cities to communicate, trade and defend themselves. Greece simply has to do whatever it takes to defend its core. Thats why the country also need to control over the islands of Corfu, Crete and Rhodes to prevent invasions from the sea.
A German shop removes all foreign products from its shelves to combat racism To combat racism, a large German surface has decided to leave on its shelves only items produced in the country. In Hamburg, a supermarket Edeka - the largest German retail group - wanted to mark the spirits by an unusual action.
In order to combat ambient xenophobia and to promote diversity, the large area has removed all imported products from its shelves. History to show what a store would look like under national protectionism, reports the local press. The operation was carried out for a day last Saturday. "Edeka defends diversity and we sell a wide range of goods that are produced in all regions of Germany but together with products from other countries we create the unique diversity that our customers appreciate," s "A store spokesman told the Huffington Post. On the shelves, instead of the missing items, messages like" Germany would be poorer without diversity. "- Military food. NATO approved. MRE style. Greek MRE. This is some Greek military food a friend gave me. The cans hold a pretty nice meal. I like to gather this stuff and keep it just in case.
Please note, this MRE is used by paratroopers in Greece, 7 years have passed since i reviewed this so it might have changed. Greek MRE's don't need a lot of calories, especially since Greece doesn't fight outside of the country and the Greek soil is fertile enough to produce a lot of food in times of need. The good and sunny weather of Greece also plays a role so you won't see "heavy" MRE's here like Russia or France or US.
- Flags of The Mediterranean Explained There are loads of countries around the Mediterranean Sea, but in this video we are just going to look at the flags of countries that are part of Europe and are not featured in other videos! These countries are, Spain, Monaco, San Marino, Malta, Italy, Vatican City, Cyprus and Greece!
- Blocked by the Balkans, where will migrants stranded in Greece go? Greek riot police closed down a temporary transit camp used by refugees and migrants after Balkan countries like Macedonia closed their frontiers to those seeking passage who do not come from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Where will the rejected migrants go now? Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.
- A former military pilot buys Harrier Art Nalls has had a life long dedication to flying. His addiction to the sky has lead him to an honorable military career and an even more adventurous retirement. Nalls has had the unique opportunity to purchase his own British Harrier Jump Jet. Find out how this retired Lt. Col test pilot uses his passion for flight to help preserve military history with the maintenance and upkeep of the last three remaining Sea Harriers.
- In Case I Don’t Die – A Greek whisper to Europe «No, don't look at me like that... I won't make you feel uncomfortable. No more than necessary. You know that this video could begin or end with an imposing shot of the Acropolis. Or the Olympics. Or the deep blue waters of the Aegean. Or with people losing their jobs and homes. Or others sleeping in tiny carton boxes. Or others driving luxurious cars. But this shall not happen. Because this video wasn't made to impress nor to shock you. Because these words are not a scream. They're a whisper.
I could be reading this in English, or German, or French, or Spanish or Portuguese, or Finnish. But this won't happen. Because I want to speak to you in my language. The same way I'd like you to think in yours. Whatever language you speak. In every language. Because they're all ours. Because we're all European citizens. Proud people. And we have the right to be different. Provided we're happy with everyone's fundamental right to happiness. The people of my generation. And your generation. No matter what that is. And whatever the gender, or the religion, or the sexual preference is and every ambition and dream as well. Because the right to survival, to work, to optimism, the right to live, in every sense, is mutual.
My words are a call for a mutual hug. And an honest, a sincere, “I like to see you smile”. In the years to come. That's what European Integration is all about. Now is our chance. The so-called “Apathetic Generation”, “Generation-Y”, the generation of deprivities, the “screen generation”, the melancholic generation, the “lost generation”, can be the first generation in modern history who will some day recite the story of dreaming about something better. And making it happen. We can be that generation. The proudest. Us Greeks became the guinea pig of austerity. Because we dared to implement it. And we made it. In paper. And yet we are dying. In life. Now we dare to be the guinea pig of hope. For a fairer Europe. With lots of hard work. With honesty. Together. Don't leave us alone. Don't be afraid. I want and I can contribute. I can bear it. As long as I have the right to smile. You?»
Welcome to greece. European country of freedom and human rights !!! Riot police chasing demonstrators on November 17, 2014, in Eksarchia district, after the huge demonstration commemorating the 1973 students uprising against military junta. - The countries that have made the most military investment between 1960 and 2020
- “Here is a country where you drink a beer and eat pork” Secretary General Syrians in Greece says. Parliament member of the extreme left wing party SYRIZA, mr Giannoulis declared it inhuman to bbq pork next to installations of muslim illegal immifrants. In protest, Greek nationalists organized a pork & beer barbeque next to where are held illegal muslim immigrants. In support of the Greek Nationalists came the Secretary General of the association of Syrians in Greece , Anhouar Bakhri. He declared: \"Enough with the dark ages, either in my homeland Syria or in Greece\". \"Here is a country where you drink beer and eat pork, and anybody should do say if it pleases him\". \"The refuggee crisis is a great scam of NGO trafficers and the UN\". By the end of his speech he was hailed and applauded by the Greek nationalists and he even drunk a beer and ate pork with them.
- Greece is sexy! (Travel to #Lefkada Island) Greece is a sexy travel destination! Greek islands are the best in the world whether you're looking for sandy beaches, unspoiled island life or history and culture. Greece has an extremely large number of islands, somewhere around 1,200 to 6,000.. Lefkada is one of them. #placesworthtraveling The spectacular beaches, the green turquoise waters, the small Greek villages make Lefkada an unforgettable island and a special place for your holidays. #travelguide
- Russia tests supersonic anti-ship missile Russia showcased its military might by test firing anti-ship Oniks missiles from a mobile defense system in the Arctic.
- Norway’s $47BN coastal highway The Norwegian government are embarking on the largest infrastructure project in the country's history.
- Tourist Blown Over By Jet Blast At Skiathos Airport Tourists gathering at this runway can experience a different kind of takeoff - as it’s so close to a beach the force from the airplane engines can blow them over. This jaw-dropping footage, captured at Skiathos Airport on the Greek island Skiathos, begins with a passenger plane - an Airbus A321-231 - taxiing towards the runway for takeoff. As it turns and sets on the runway, which is bookended by the Aegean Sea, the engines rev up sending an initial blast of air towards beach-goers gathered around 30ft from the runway. The huge gusts build as the engines begin to thrust, making the vegetation wave wildly, with the raw power making it difficult for onlookers to stand still without holding onto the fence. And as the plane speeds along the runway for takeoff, it sends people flying backwards if they aren’t holding onto the fence. The incredible video was captured by tourist Paul Turner, from Cheshire, UK, who runs camera stabilizer company Smoothshot. He also filmed planes flying just feet overhead when landing on the same runway, on May 11 2018.
- Turkey: Erdogan incites a little girl to die as a martyr for the homeland Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has faced a backlash after telling a crying child that her martyrdom would be honoured by the country. Six-year-old Amine Tiras was dressed in military uniform when she encountered the leader at his ruling party's congress on Saturday in Kahramanmaras. She was standing by the stage in a salute pose when she burst into tears and caught his attention. Summoning her onto the platform, Erdogan kissed her on both cheeks. He turned to the flag-waving crowd and said, "God bless her. A Turkish flag in her pocket. If she's martyred, God willing, this flag will be draped [on her]. She's ready for anything. Aren't you?" His words appalled many social media users, with some dubbing him a "fascist" and a "tyrant".
- Identity Crisis Identity Crisis is about the United States rooting its image in violence and intimidation. By persistently sustaining the largest military in the world we have accepted violence as a our primary solution; being not only viewed as the strongest country but also occupying this role is fundamental to Americans' national identity . In order for taxpayers to support funding the military, militarization must first be normalized in our homes, on our streets, and in our backyards. Once violence is normalized as a part of everyday life, it is a only short step to accepting violence as an inherent facet of human existence. Which in turn allows the excuse for our government's continual murder of civilians at home and abroad.