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Friday, November 22, 2013
Tag: Greek EU Presidency
The European Parliament adopted a resolution that supports the decisions to set up an EU police mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the first EU peace-keeping mission in Macedonia. EU prepares to take over peace-keeping mission in Macedonia - 25 March 2002 ...
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Merkel: Light at End of Tunnel
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who’s been touting a “success story” for his country and predictions it will begin to recover next year from a crushing economic crisis, didn’t ask German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s blessing for debt relief yet after telling her there is no hole in the 2014 budget as international lenders claimed. Meeting […]
Earthquake Shook All of Central Greece
The earthquake happened 12 minutes after 5:00 p.m. and in accordance with the Institute of Geodynamics, it was 4.2 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake according to Institute of Geodynamics was 14 kilometers north of Lamia. The focal depth was just 23 kilometers. The seismic wave was felt throughout all of Central […]
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IMF Says Greece Can Wait For Loans
Despite a continued delay in the release of a one billion euro ($1.37 billion) installment from international lenders, Greece has enough liquidity to wait for the money to be disbursed, the International Monetary Fund’s spokesman said. “The timing of the disbursement really depends on how the discussions evolve,” Gerry Rice, the IMF’s Communications Director, told […]
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Alexandros Papadiamantis Becomes a…Blogger!
A very important personality of Greek literature, Alexandros Papadiamantis, is entering the world of blogs. This is an inspired initiative of the Papadiamantis Studies Society (PSS). His entire work and studies, rare photographs, films and plays, based on his writings, and many other details that concern him, are about to be posted on a website […]
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Germany's Schäuble urges Greece to stick to reform course
Merkel said on Thursday that she has the "utmost respect" for the decent progress Greece had made in combating its debt crisis. But the troika of Greece's international creditors says it needs more clarification from Athens before releasing a further ...
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Crucial Meetings in Effort to Reopen Greek Universities
Greek ReporterCrucial Meetings in Effort to Reopen Greek UniversitiesGreek ReporterMeanwhile, the Panhellenic Federation of Teaching and Research Staff (POSDEP) resorted to Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, to come in a dialogue among all involved sides in aim to reopen the universities. Eventually, 1,160 employees will be ...Crisis: Greek government-academe dialogue reinstatedANSAmedMinister to meet rectors in bid to break university strike impasseKathimeriniall 4 news articles »
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Greek PM Antonis Samaras: 'We won't seek new loans'
GREECE won't ask for a new loan or seek to change the aid program agreed with international lenders, the country's prime minister has said. Speaking after a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said Greece ...
Merkel: Greece should meet its commitments
German Chancellor promises continued support for Greece to overcome economic crisis but also underlines that Athens should meet its commitments BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel has praised economic reforms of the Greek government but underlined that ...
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Greece the target for 2014/15 hopefuls
The draw for the 2014/15 qualifying round is made at 10.15CET on 28 November, streamed live from Nyon on UEFA.com, with 52 hopefuls split into two pots. Seven teams will join hosts Greece in the final tournament but before that the entrants compete next ...
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Greek-Canadian stand-up comic bringing laughs to Athens
One of Greece’s wayward sons is about to make a stand-up return.
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Roman Herzog: “Democracy Wasn't Born in Greece”
Greek ReporterRoman Herzog: “Democracy Wasn't Born in Greece”Greek ReporterThe former president of Germany, Roman Herzog, in an interview to the newspaper Handelsblatt, claimed that democracy wasn't born in Greece. When the journalist mentioned that the trump card of Greece is the birth of democracy, the German politician ...
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Samaras Says Greece Won't Seek New Loan
Ahram OnlineSamaras Says Greece Won't Seek New LoanABC NewsSpeaking after a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said Greece is on track to meet the austerity targets imposed by the European Union's executive branch, the European Central Bank and the ...Merkel lauds Greece progress as Samaras visitsDeutsche WelleGreece Says It Is on Track to Repay BailoutNew York TimesMerkel, Samaras see 'light at end of tunnel' for GreeceAhram Onlineall 56 news articles »
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Greek Singer, Sfakianakis: “Golden Dawn Will Save Greece”
Greek ReporterGreek Singer, Sfakianakis: “Golden Dawn Will Save Greece”Greek Reportersfakianakis The famous Greek singer, Notis Sfakianakis in an interview with a TV show, talked about his career, his relations with other singers and politics. Sfakianakis has been accused several times for supporting the Neo-nazi party “Golden Dawn.
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BBC's 'Atlantis' combines Greek myths and bromance
Washington PostBBC's 'Atlantis' combines Greek myths and bromanceWashington PostCHEPSTOW, Wales — The myths, magic and monsters of ancient Greek lore are coming to life in the BBC's new fantasy-adventure series “Atlantis” — from the unlikely setting of a former frozen-food warehouse in Wales. A vast space once stuffed with ...and more »
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Greek presidency pledges to 'connect' the Western Balkans
Greek presidency pledges to 'connect' the Western BalkansEurActivAccording to Kourkoulas, another priority for the Greek presidency will be to promote the “connectivity” of the Western Balkans in the transport and energy sectors, aiming to contribute to growth, competitiveness and employment in the region. “Greece ...and more »
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'The Walking Dead': 'Greek' Alum to Have Big Presence in Season 4 (Exclusive)
Comic Book Resources'The Walking Dead': 'Greek' Alum to Have Big Presence in Season 4 (Exclusive)Hollywood Reporter... respectively, the zombie drama will add another major player to its ranks. Greek alum Andrew J. West has boarded the series based on Robert Kirkman's comics, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. PHOTOS: 'The Walking Dead's' Most Shocking Deaths.'The Walking Dead' Adds 'Greek' Alum in Mysterious, Important RoleComic Book ResourcesTV: “Greek” Alum Andrew J. West Joins “The Walking Dead” in Top Secret RoleUp and Comersall 12 news articles »
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Merkel lauds Greece progress as Samaras visits
Chancellor Angela Merkel has praised the "substantial progress" Greece has made in its economic reforms. Visiting Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said his government intended to continue its course.
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