Greek expatriate Pablo Avgoustis from Montevideo, Uruguay—a country known for its strong affinity for Greek culture—spoke about Holy Week and how it is observed there, despite the absence of a permanent priest. He also referred to the notable Greek influence in the country, with names such as Greece and Athens appearing in streets and squares, as well as statues of ancient Greek philosophers placed outside public buildings. He was speaking on Voice of Greece radio, on the program “Our Global Voice” with Dimitris Kontogiannis.
Mr. Avgoustis also discussed the economic situation in Uruguay—the second smallest country in Latin America in terms of land area—the cost of living, and how easy it is for someone from Greece to immigrate there.