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Athens (pronounced /'æ??nz/; Greek ????a, Athina, IPA&_160;[a'?ina]), the capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery; as one of the world's oldest cities, its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. The Greek capital has a population of 745,514 (in 2001) within its administrative limits[1] and a land area of 39&_160;km2 (15&_160;sq&_160;mi).[2] The urban area of Athens extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3,130,841 (in 2001)[1] and a land area of 412&_160;km2 (159&_160;sq&_160;mi).[2] According to Eurostat, the Athens Larger Urban Zone (LUZ) is the 7th most populous LUZ in the European Union (the 5th most populous capital city of the EU) with a population of 4,013,368 (in 2004).[3] A bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis, Athens is central to economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life in Greece and it is rated as an alpha- world city.[4] It is rapidly becoming a leading business centre in the European Union. In 2008, Athens was ranked the world's 32nd richest city by purchasing power [5] and the 25th most expensive[6] in a UBS study. The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by a number of ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, widely considered a key landmark of early Western civilization. The city also retains a vast variety of Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of remaining Ottoman monuments projecting the city's long history across the centuries. Landmarks of the modern era are also present, dating back to 1830 (the establishment of the independent Greek state), and taking in the Hellenic Parliament (19th century) and the Athens Trilogy consisting of the National Library of Greece, the Athens University and the Academy of Athens. Athens was the host city of the first modern-day Olympic Games in 1896, and 108 years later it welcomed home the 2004 Summer Olympics.[12] In Ancient Greek, the name of Athens was&_160;;????a? IPA&_160;[at????na?], related t? name of the goddess Athena (Attic ????? [at???n??] and Ionic ????? [at??´?n??]). The city's name was in the plural, like those of T?ßa? (Thebai), ?????a? (Mukenai), and ?e?f?? (Delphoi).
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1. Boston Condo - A Wonderful Place in a Wondrous City
February 07, 2010
Hearing the name of Boston verbalized with fervent ardor by a lot of people often makes you feel like you want to become part of such a fantastic place. The difficulty is that you still do not know where you are most likely to stay if ever you decide to settle in The Athens of Greece. Actually, the greatest place for you stay is in a Boston condo. It might be a surprise but condos in Boston have been thriving. You can see different condominiums being made here and there in Boston. And what does this fact tell you? It only summarizes that a Boston condo is the most liked abode in a remarkable c... (read more)
Author: Wiley Boston
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2. Pick Up These Brown Wedge Boots For Year Round Appeal That Everyone Will Adore!
February 05, 2010
When it comes time to invest in some great brown wedge boots, check out this list of high fashion and durable designs in brown wedge boots. These are options that you can wear year round and that will look amazing on you, no matter what the occasion!
The Lucky Brand Gaia boots are a great casual boot for everyday. These will look fantastic with your boots for an easy look that you don't have to think twice about. For $168.95, these boots can be yours. These tall boots are finished in a unique mixture of suede and leather panels with an antique brass buckle at the heel. They feature a stac... (read more)
Author: Mithran Balakrishnan
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3. STOCKWATCH Greeces Folli Follie target price hiked to 25.5 VS 21.6 eur at HSBC
January 30, 2010
ATHENS (AFX) - Greek luxury goods retailer Folli Follie had its target price hiked to 25.5 eur from links of london jewellery 21.6 eur but its neutral rating kept intact at broker HSBC Pantelakis citing its recent acquisition of jewelry retailer Links of London, dealers said. The broker said that the Links of London acquisition by its majority-controlled travel retailing unit Hellenic Duty Free Shops (HDFS) is value-accretive so they raised Folli Follies earnings per share forecasts by between 6 to 8 pct for 2006 to 2008. However, HSBC Pantelakis said that the Links of London acquisition ... (read more)
Author: linkslinks ming
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4. Greece Denies US$35 Billion Bond Sale to China
January 27, 2010
Athens denied reports that it planned to offer Beijing a US$35 billion government bond sale as a way to pay for its increasing public debt.
Greek’s Finance Ministry said in a statement:”The figures reported are not true.” An earlier report claimed that investment bank Goldman Sachs approached the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the agency managing China’s US$2.4 trillion foreign exchange reserves, about a possible purchase although Beijing rejected the offer.
Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou told the Financial Times in an earlier report that he would visit Chi... (read more)
Author: dezan shira
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5. Cash Advance Athens Texas
January 26, 2010
Cash Advance Athens TexasIf you need cash NOW and not tomorrow, you can get a Athens TX payday loan on the internet. Even people who need bad credit unsecured loans can get the cash they need easily with a cash advance loan from a payday loan company in Texas.These days almost everybody is struggling with debt. Since the credit crunch, lines of credit are harder and harder to find. Our society was built on credit.Even the largest multi-national corporations need credit to survive and even many of them have seen their credit ratings plummet in recent years. It's no wonder that the rest of us ha... (read more)
Author: Reggie Snow
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6. Madison Apartment
January 25, 2010
Planning to rent a house or apartment in a new city? Perhaps a city that promises the luxury of beautiful locations, wonderful weather, educational facilities and commercial organizations? Madison rental apartments can be your answer. Madison has been called “the Athens of the mid-west, a well deserved title resulting from its water-front location, the distinguished University of Wisconsin, and it’s position as the capital city of Wisconsin. People seem to be migrating to this beautiful metropolis in great numbers. Recently, Forbes listed Madison as the #1 mid-sized city in the nati... (read more)
Author: Evan Harrison
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7. See the sights in Athens on a Mediterranean cruise
January 24, 2010
Athens is one of the most fascinating cities in the world and a trip on a Mediterranean cruise would not be complete without visiting the city.
While cruising around the Greek islands and stopping at places such as Cephalonia, Zante and Corfu, make sure you stop at the Greek capital, Athens, where a fantastic array of sights await.
Athens – the birthplace of both democracy and civilisation - is a friendly city with a bustling population and fabulous food and nightlife.
The top sights include the impressive Acropolis, which is the first stop for many tourists staying in the city.... (read more)
Author: Dipika Patel
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8. The A.S.E in Europe
January 24, 2010
The Athens Stock Exchange or ATHEX is a stock exchange settled in Greece since 1876. Athens Stock Exchange is a subsidiary company of Hellenic Exchanges S.A., whose shares are placed in the Athens Exchange. A stock market exchange does not hold share holdings. Instead, it joins buyers to vendors. All public stock barters on an exchange. Although you'll probably purchase stocks through a brokerage, it is significant to realize the relationship with stock exchanges and organisations and the methods whereby the demands of different stock exchanges allow for the trade protection to investors. ... (read more)
Author: Iain Morton
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9. Top Activities for a Holiday in Athens,Greece
January 14, 2010
The Ancient Greeks developed western civilisation and the modern world would have been in a very different place if it wasn’t the influence of Ancient Greece. Athens was the leading city of Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC and is therefore a fantastic destination for the traveller interested in history. Furthermore Athens is very much still a living, breathing city and offers other activities on the holiday-maker interested in relaxation, rather than education.
The Parthenon is a must on any visitor’s itinerary to Athens. Even if you are not interested in archaeology a visit to the ... (read more)
Author: Danny Jones
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10. Athens, Alabama DUI Attorney.
January 12, 2010
Did you know that a DUI in Athens, Alabama can be quite costly even if it is your first offense? That is why many people who have been charged with a DUI in Athens, Alabama start to feel desperate if they are booked! Especially vulnerable are the people who were just passing through the state and have no knowledge of where to turn for help. If you fall under this category or if you are a resident of Alabama, the best option will be to contact the Athens, Alabama DUI lawyers from www.athens-dui-attorney.com/ or call (866) 348-2889. The attorneys at www.athens-dui-attorney.com/ are renowned fo... (read more)
Author: Joseph Kreps
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11. Acropolis - The Universal Symbol of Greek Civilization
December 29, 2009
If you ever happen to visit Athens, you should not miss the opportunity to see to visit the Acropolis of Athens. A World Heritage site since 1987, this sanctuary which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, stands at 150m above sea level and dominates the horizon of the city of Athens. The Acropolis of Athens is also acknowledged as the Sacred Rock.
The Acropolis of Athens and its glorious monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit, civilization, harmony, beauty and measure. It is also the greatest form of architecture and art that the Greeks left to humanity. The ambitious p... (read more)
Author: Despina Savvidou
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12. Visit Greece and Be One of 15 Million Tourists
December 25, 2009
The country of Greece is one of the places many people have wanted to visit and have not yet gotten to go. Going to Greece, you will find these are some of the friendliest people in the world. Many of the things that you will want to see are in Athens.
One is the Acropolis. This is a must-see if you are going to be visiting Greece. The night will bring a sound and light presentation at the pantheon that you will not want to miss. Another spot is the National Archaeological Museum. This is quite a historical place and you can see what the armor that was worn in olden days looked like. A r... (read more)
Author: David Dutton
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13. Join the new religion for hair - GHD hair straighteners!
December 18, 2009
When deciding to put your excess belongings into an external Athens storage unit, there are a number of things that you need to consider. And these include the amount of items you want to store, the kind of specific conditions they need to be stored in, and also the amount of space you would need to contain them. Once you have got this information, it will become much easier to sort out the exact size unit you would need.
If you like you can even increase the sum total of the space you need just in case you ever want to add more items to the Athens self storage unit. After all it might... (read more)
Author: doyle Percy
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14. 3 Profits of Staying in a Boston Skyscraper Home
December 14, 2009
Have you ever wondered how it feels living in the cradle of education, the city being popular as the Athens of America? Welcome to Boston Massachusetts where some of the country's leading educational institutions call the city their home. Boston is a lovely city with a magnificent history. If you have been thinking about moving to Boston, you might want to consider staying at Boston high rise condos.You might want to ask what rewards you will gain if you settle in one of these Boston high rise condominiums. For one, you will get to experience living in one of the places where you get a truly s... (read more)
Author: Wiley Boston
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15. Athens
December 11, 2009
Athens, the capital of Greece is one of the largest cities of Greece. It dominates the Attica prophecy. In fact, one of the oldest cities in the world, its history is 3000 years old. Although modern, its monuments and works of art is still the classic era of Athens. Acropolis (crown of Athens): This classic Monument is a treat to watch for all tourists, they are a part of the day, albeit in the hot sun. The night view of the majestic monument. In the course of the sunset, the rays fall on the building in a way that it is a separate awe to look forward to the tourists. The most fa... (read more)
Author: Eric Hoffman
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16. Draft cheap return flights to Crete
December 08, 2009
Looking for draft cheap return flights to Crete, it is best to book a flight in the summer time. By early October the price starts to climb because the number of flights is reduced since the tourist season is over. If you are returning home to Crete, then not only a stopover in Athens has to occur, but a price increase also.
Crete is like most Northern hemisphere countries. When the weather starts to drop, the tourists go home. The yearly holiday travel time is over and it is time to work for a living. The charter flights from the UK and other parts of Europe are done for the season and o... (read more)
Author: Mark Salmon
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17. Boston Hotels: Enjoy a grand stay at the "Athens of America"
November 01, 2009
Boston, with its rich Irish cultural heritage and bustling activity, is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. This city has a rich culture. It is one of the favorite destinations of the vacationers and business people. The city boasts of many luxury, semi luxury hotel and affordable hotels to accommodate the large number of people who visit it.
There is wide range of hotels to cater to the variety of tastes of varied number of people. There are luxury hotel for people who want to live in style and luxury. ... (read more)
Author: john ashley
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18. Look out for pickpockets!
October 24, 2009
September 25th, 2009
It's not an award that any city wants to achieve but Barcelona has been ranked the pickpocket capital of the world. This is according to the review website TripAdvisor.com with the renowned area, La Rambla, being a particular pickpocket hotspot. Other cities which feature high on the pickpocket list include Rome, Prague, Madrid, Florence, Athens and Amsterdam in Europe and Buenos Aires and Hanoi further afield.
Regrettably the high incidence of theft abroad goes largely unreported. But it is a growing problem and affects thousands of holidaymakers abroad each yea... (read more)
Author: Neil Dennis
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19. The Acropolis of Athens
October 22, 2009
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most spectacular ancient sites in the whole world, a legacy of perhaps the most influential civilisation that has ever existed and a testament to the enduring ideas that underpin most of what we currently know and believe in the West. With many companies, such as TravelZoo, now offering low cost holidays to Athens, visiting this unique site (now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is now easier than ever before.
Once you arrive in Athens you'll notice it's hard to miss the Acropolis: the name itself means high city. It's an apt description - from... (read more)
Author: David Davies
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20. HotelModels: Exclusive Ladies in Athens just for YOU
October 11, 2009
In this world there are so many escort agencies who all have beautiful girls for you to meet.
HotelModels is different. We work together with ladies not girls. Is there a difference you might wonder. Yes, there is. Meeting one of our ladies is like having a date with someone special. All our ladies are social, well-educated, speak English and have class. They all know how to make a gentleman feel on top of the world. They understand the stress of daily life and know how to make you forget that, so that you can experience complete relaxation. You must be thinking: this sounds too perfe... (read more)
Author: Sandra Hummel
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21. Greek PM-Elect Papandreou Calls for Economic Revival
October 05, 2009
Greek socialist leader George Papandreou, the apparent winner of Sunday's national election, has told supporters he plans to lead the country on a course of recovery, development and creation.Greek Socialist Party leader George Papandreou, waves to supporters outside his partys headquarters in central Athens, 4 Oct. 2009Mr. Papandreou, the son and grandson of former prime ministers, has promised a $4.4 billion stimulus package to revive the national economy.U.S. President Barack Obama called Mr. Papandreou Sunday to congratulate him on his victory. Mr. Obama said he looks forward to working w... (read more)
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22. Greek Conservatives Concede Election Defeat
October 04, 2009
Greek Socialist party supporters react as they watch exit poll results from the parliamentary elections on a display in AthensGreece's ruling conservative party has conceded defeat in Sunday's national election.Prime Minister Costas Karmanlis acknowledged a Socialist victory after early results showed the opposition Socialist (PASOK) party more than seven percent ahead of his New Democracy Party.With a fifth of the ballots counted, an official projection put the Socialists at about 43 percent of the vote and the conservatives at about 36 percent. Final results are expected Monday.The interior ... (read more)
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23. Gym for your need
September 14, 2009
Considering everyday’s busy schedule where career, family life and social activities have to join together, someone can hardly think of including any kind of training in it. However, hard work should not discourage you from caring about your health and the proper functioning of your body. You will also need time to find out the most suitable gym for you since many parameters have to be taking into consideration before your make your final choice. Such as the gym location, the prices, the clientele, the equipments & machines it uses, the presence of personal & professional training, etc. ... (read more)
Author: alexander mirandes
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24. Top Picks in Light Blue Shoes
September 14, 2009
If blue is your favorite color, pick up a pair of light blue shoes for the spring and summer months! These top picks in light blue shoes from sandals to casual to active shoes are great for the woman who loves the color blue and wants everyone to know it!The Athens Flip Flop by Crocs is a great choice for the woman seeking a comfortable pair of flip flops. Comfortable with an orthopedic foot bed that molds to your foot, these shoes will make you feel as if you are walking on clouds. With a slip resistant non-marking sole, this flip flop is anti-microbial and color resistant, yet weighs only ou... (read more)
Author: Joyce Amerson
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25. The craftsmanship of sterling silver jewelry
September 10, 2009
When we think of silver, the first thing that comes to mind is sterling silver jewelry. Yet, the history of silver and the uses for silver are rich and varied. According to The Silver Institute, a worldwide association of silver miners, refiners, fabricators, and manufacturers, the area today known as Turkey was the first location where silver was mined. That was around 4000 B.C. Around 1200 B.C., the center of silver mining moved to an area near Athens. According to The Silver Institute, during the height of production, the mines near Athens produced about one million troy ounces each y... (read more)
Author: ya ling
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