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Michael Paterakis

About Michael Paterakis

Michael Paterakis is a freelance writer and a college undergraduate based in Athens, Greece. He has reported extensively on a series of cultural and sports issues and for the past three years (since 2004) he has been the Goal.com Greece Correspondent.

Features

Football Factory, Greek Style

By Michael Paterakis

A look inside a typical European derby, where hooliganism acts as a form of support. [8 January 2007]

Columns

Orhan Pamuk: A Brave Voice in a Troubled Country

By Michael Paterakis

Caught in the cultural clash between east and west, Pamuk struggles to balance his political beliefs and astonishing international literary success in a way modern Turkey can accept. [21 March 2007]

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Blogs
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Music
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DVDs
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