Conditions for joining the euro area: convergence criteria Convergence criteria ensure that a member state is ready to introduce the euro without causing economic risks for the entire euro area. Find out which criteria need to be met for an EU member state to ... 01/16/2025 - 10:39 pm | View Link
The Dollar and Euro are Equal-Europe Travel is Cheaper Now The euro to dollar exchange rate is almost equal, making right now a great time for Americans to travel to Europe and save money on vacation. 01/14/2025 - 5:39 pm | View Link
These Are the Best Hours to Trade the Euro She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Bridgewater State University and helps develop content strategies. The euro trades continuously from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon in the ... 01/13/2025 - 11:00 am | View Link
Greeks pay tribute to former Prime Minister Costas Simitis at his state funeral Mourners lined the streets outside Athens’ central cathedral for the state funeral for former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, the architect of Greece’s joining the European Union’s common currency. 01/9/2025 - 12:49 am | View Link
Surprise! Why Europe could end up as one of Trump’s biggest problems overseas While establishment pundits in the U.S. panic over Trump’s commitment to NATO, it could well be that NATO collapses in the face of Europe’s economic and political decay. 01/9/2025 - 12:01 am | View Link
Money in Greece – What to Know Before You Go [2024 Guide] Is Greece on the euro currency? Yes, Euros are the only acceptable form of cash currency used in Greece. The Eurozone is the name for the 19 countries within the EU that use the euro as their primary currency. 19 out of 27 member states use the euro, including Greece. Should I carry cash in Greece? 01/16/2025 - 10:22 pm | View Website
General information about the euro | Bank of Greece The euro is the single currency for 20 EU Member States that comprise the euro area. Euro cash (banknotes and coins was introduced on 1 January 2002 in 12 countries, including Greece, and replaced the national banknotes and coins at the irrevocably fixed conversion rates. 01/16/2025 - 7:13 am | View Website
Greek Euro Coins | Rarity, images and Values Complete list of the Greek Euro Coins with all the info about the value, specification, curiosities. See the 2 euro coins from Greece. 01/15/2025 - 5:51 pm | View Website
Greece This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: EΛΛHNIKH ΔHMOKPATIA * (Hellenic Republic). 01/15/2025 - 7:42 am | View Website
Greece and the euro Greece joined the European Union in 1981, and adopted the euro in 2001 in time to be among the first wave of countries to launch euro banknotes and coins on 1 January 2002. Euro-area member since 1 January 2001. €1 = 340.750 GRD. 01/15/2025 - 4:43 am | View Website
There is nothing better than a good smackdown unless it's one delivered with a whole load of facts, figures, statistics and a health dose of snark. Which means that Rep. Jasmine Crockett is in a class of her own in that department. Watch the beautiful way she systematically dismantles the GOP false narrative to support their transphobia:
CROCKETT: The final points that I was going to make, is while this amendment has to do with civil rights, for whatever reason, the colleague on the other side of the aisle decided to attack Democrats and pretend as if we do not look out for women, and I want to be clear that it's Democrats that were pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment, and I don't recall any Republicans supporting us having the Equal Rights Amendment.
I also want to make it clear that just because someone fantasizes or wants to be dramatic about the idea of someone could be a, quote unquote, man in a locker room or in a bathroom, I've yet to hear an actual testimony of someone who, for whatever reason, has experienced this in real time.
But I can tell you some real numbers and some real facts because I don't like to live in fantasy when I'm talking about how I'm going to govern for the American people.
Last year, Georgia State Senator Colton Moore, said some disparaging words about the late House Speaker David Ralston that was so beyond the pale that he was banned from the chamber until he apologized for his intemperate language. When he tried to force his way into the House chamber during Governor Kemp's address to the joint chambers.
Moore has broadcast on social media that he was going to challenge the ban and enter the house.
Paramount Global executives have held internal discussions about settling a lawsuit filed by Yambo over normal editing of a CBS News interview with Kamala Harris, according to people familiar with the situation, a sign of larger efforts to dial down tensions with the incoming president. Dear sweet Jesus on a stick.
Benjamin T. Jones, CQUniversity Australia
In his farewell address, outgoing US President Joe Biden warned “an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy”.
The comment suggests that, under Donald Trump’s second term as president, it will be billionaires rather than the people who shape public policy.
There is certainly some evidence Biden’s ominous caution should be taken seriously.
The weather in DC is going to be pretty tough on Monday (20's with a decent windchill), but DC is always cold in January and many other inaugurations have been held outside with no issue.
Well, Donald Trump is a delicate flower and cannot stand the cold. Literally. So he has decided to move his little ceremony inside the Rotunda of the Capitol.
On this day in 1944 The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City hosted its first a jazz concert. Performers include Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Lionel Hampton, Mildred Bailey, Red Norvo, Roy Eldridge, Jack Teagarden, and Benny Goodman. Today, Billie Holiday sings God Bless the Child.
emptywheel: If You Can’t Stand the Hypotheticals, Get Out of the Cabinet.
Governing: Crime Is Falling.