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How many immigrants are actually going to obtain the Greek citizenship?
Why Pasok doesn’t have the same sensitivity when it comes to Greeks living abroad,and finally give them the right to vote?

You are mistaken.Its not about giving citizenship, but giving ”ithagenia” (nationality).
So they are going to accept them as legal citizens of the Hellenic republic but as Greeks.
:S

Of course it should be a refenderum.This is a very controversial issue and the Greek people should decide about this, because Greek people are going to accept them as part of the Greeks or not.

Citizenship is a legal status in a political institution such as a city or a state. The relationship between a citizen and the institution that confers this status is formal, and in contemporary liberal-democratic models includes both a set of rights that the citizen possesses by virtue of this relationship, and a set of obligations or duties that they owe to that institution and their fellow citizens in return.

Nationality, on the other hand, denotes informal membership in or identification with a particular nation (which is not a synonym for country or state). While nationality is sometimes conferred as a legal status (see below), it and nations are properly understood as social categories, characterised by at least a common language, culture and territory, and sometimes also by a common religious faith and a purportedly shared ancestry.

Ζoi: All the news I have read about don’t talk about ipikootita but for ithagenia
http://www.i-live.gr/news-immigration-law-parliament/
http://www.tanea.gr/default.asp?pid=41&nid=1096751
http://www.in.gr/news/article.asp?lngEntityID=1095993

Is something that I misread?

I am trying to think of a few different ways to display the greek letters other that the usual right across the front of the chest. I already have a jacket with them going vertically up one side next to the zipper and a am planning on doing a shirt with the letters running horizontally like usual, but the rest of the word spelled out beneath it, with the greek symbol being the first letter of the word. Any more ides would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

On the inside. You’ll know that they are there but no one else will…

Are there special nutrients in Greek yogurt not found in normal yogurt or what? What’s so special about Greek yogurt?

greek yogurt has a lower sugar and higher protein content. it makes you feel more full after eating it too.

I had some non-fat Greek yogurt today. I thought it was going to be really good because everyone tells me how yummy it is. I didn’t care for it much. It had a weird aftertaste, which got me wondering. What exactly makes it different from regular yogurt?

A lot of the water is removed. It has a different texture, and it’s much thicker. It can be a little bit sour or have a different aftertaste. I don’t really like to eat it plain but it’s great for making sauces and other things.

My family and I want to have a Greek food night sometime this week. I have really gotten into Greek food lately and I would like to cook for my folks.

What are the most common Greek foods that are a good start for people who have never really had it before. My parents never really had Greek and I have only recently started enjoying it.

Thanks!!!!!!

Some common Greek appetizers to think about:

Spanikopita
Tiropita
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades)
Pita Bread with a Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Cocktail Meatballs (Keftedakia)
Greek Brushetta (Grilled bread topped with tomatoes and Feta cheese, called Riganatha)
Saganaki (Fried Feta cheese)

Here is a website with the recipes if you need help. But these were some simple, Greek appetizers and starters.

http://greekfood.about.com/od/tipsnutritionmenus/tp/qkappetizers.htm
http://greekfood.about.com/od/appetizerssalads/tp/finger_foods.htm

What words and expressions have been influenced by Greek mythology?

Are there any good websites to help with this, as well?

There are more words than you could list here that come to us via the myths. For some examples, get Isaac Asinov’s WORDS FROM THE MYTHS.

I am a greek-orthodox and my little niece is catholic. She is going to have her 1 communion this June and wants me to be her godmother. According to a catholic tradition can I participate in this ceremony and be her godmother?

I don’t particularly understand the question because you get godparents at baptism, and not at first communion. For baptism, at least one godparent must be Catholic, and the other can be pretty much anything. Those godparents are godparents for life, and the child gets no more after that. In other words, the godparents gotten at her baptism would be her godparents during her 1st communion as well.

I am looking for a restaurant to try because my social studies teacher has given us a project dealing with the greek culture, and a group of students must visit greek town and for extra points have a greek meal.

My favorite is Pegasus, they are located in Greek town at 130 South Halsted. Their phone number is (312) 226-3377.

If you are looking for traditional Greek food to try here is a listing of their specialties:

Spanakopita:
Spinach Cheese Pie, Savory Feta Cheese, Fresh Leaf Spinach, Eggs and spices in Thin, Delicate Layers of Filo Dough

Pastitsio:
Baked macaroni mixed with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce

Mousakas:
Layered Eggplant, Zucchini with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce

Mousakas Nestisimos:
Our Famous Version of Meatless Mousaka – Eggplant, Zucchini, Potato, Grated Cheese and Herbs, Topped with Bechamel Sauce

Dolmades:
Seasoned Ground Beef and Lamb mixed with Rice, wrapped in Grape Vine Leaves, served with Egg-Lemon Sauce

Pikilia #1:
Combination of Pastitso, Doima, Gyros and Spanakopita with Rice Pilaf

Pikilia #2:
Combination of Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Roasted Leg of Lamb and Chicken Riganatti Served with Rice Pilaf & Potato

Gyros Piata:
Specialty Blend of Lamb and Beef Barbequed on a Spit, served with Tomato, Onion, Feta Cheese, Tzatziki Sauce and Pita Bread

Kotopoulo Fournou:
Chicken baked to perfection with Olive Oil, Lemon and Oregano. Served with Potato Riganatti and Roasted Vegetables

Kotopoulo "Alexander" :
Skinless Chicken Breast, Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese, Topped with Kasseri Cheese, served with Rice Pilaf

Moshari Tashkebob:
Lean Choice Beef, Simmered in Wine Tomato Sauce, Served with Rice Pilaf

Arni Kokkinisto:
Braised Domestic Lamb served with Your Choice of either Cooked Vegetables, Rice or Potato

Arni Psito:
Slices of Prime Roasted Leg of Lamb in Natural Au Jus. Served With Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans

Neframia:
Oven Roasted Loin of Lamb, served with Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans

Saganaki: Fried Cheese

The prices are very reasonable and they will tell you all about the Greek culture and food if you just ask. I make it a point to go here whenever we are in Chicago.

Enjoy!

I am doing a project about the ancient greek liturature and i need to know how did people communicate? did they communicate by mail or phone or what? please help!

They communicated by speech, letters sent by messengers or friends, and sometimes some special signals like smoke, drum beat, mirror flashes etc. Electricity wasn’t used then, so there was no phone, telegraph, email, fax and other methods of communication that rely on electricity.

Actually, I have heard of several other kinds too, including custard style and just plain old yogurt…so what’s the difference?

Greek yogurt reminds me of sour cream, why is that?

Greek yogurt is usually made from cow’s milk or a combination of sheep and cow’s milk, and it is strained, unlike European style yogurt that is more watery.
Greek yogurt is a type of natural yogurt. You can find similar products in other Balkan countries as well. Moreover, only live active culture is used (yeast) and there is no sugar added, no gelatin, no preservatives, well, no additives.
Greek style yogurt isn’t the same. It may contain additives, but it differs to european style yogurt as it is strained.