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How the world sees Greece
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Panathinaikos beats Veria 3-1 in Greek league
Panathinaikos beats Veria 3-1 in Greek leagueSacramento BeeATHENS, Greece -- Marcus Berg set up two goals in the first half and scored one in the second to help Panathinaikos defeat host Veria 3-1 in the Greek league Sunday. Viktor Klonaridis and Abdul Ajagun scored from Berg's assists. El Fardou Ben Nabouhane ...and more »
Die Linke and Greek Major Opposition Party on Speaking Terms Again
Greek ReporterDie Linke and Greek Major Opposition Party on Speaking Terms AgainGreek ReporterMr. Wolfgang Gehrcke in an interview he gave at the Greek newspaper To Vima, stated that his party and SYRIZA have a lot in common and nothing to separate. He continued by saying that SYRIZA and his party are on good terms again as the German Left ...
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Greek Recession, Unemployment and Expensive Electricity Bills Will Cause DEI ...
Greek ReporterGreek Recession, Unemployment and Expensive Electricity Bills Will Cause DEI ...Greek ReporterThe Public Power Corporation S.A Hellas (DEI) could not escape the tragic reality that the majority of Greek enterprises and households face every day. There is a deficit in DEI's revenue due to unpaid bills, which reaches the amount of 1.3 billion euros.
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Pauperization of Greek Student Residencies
Greek ReporterPauperization of Greek Student ResidenciesGreek ReporterIn Greece, thousands of students don't have the opportunity to attend a university outside their hometown because their families' low income can't support a small apartment. But even if the students wish to stay at the Public Student Residence, they ...
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Area loses another Greek restaurant
Area loses another Greek restaurantRochester Democrat and Chronicles Authentic Greek Koozina in Henrietta — it shut down in December with a cryptic goodbye on a website as bare as an abandoned house — means more than the loss of a pretty good restaurant. It means, to some of this column's readers at least, another ...and more »
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14 Must-Attend Greek-American Events in 2014
To enter the pageant before the March 1 deadline ... www.hellenicsocieties.org/PARADES.html National Innovation Conference (NIC2014) – May 2-4 – Toronto, Canada Though this event takes place in Canada this year, it is organized by the ...
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The Greek "Success Story" of a Crushing Economy and a Failed State
The Greek "Success Story" of a Crushing Economy and a Failed StateTruth-OutThus, in spite of the high levels of public debt between 2001-2007, the Greek government was able to service the debt because the economy posted some seemingly impressive growth rates in real GDP, with an average of slightly less than 4 percent annually.and more »
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National Hellenic Museum Vasilopita
By Anthe Mitrakos CHICAGO, IL – Greektown’s National Hellenic Museum rang in the New Year with the annual cutting of the Vasilopita, a longstanding and sweet Greek Orthodox tradition. The event, which was coupled by a recipe demonstration and book signing by chef and food enthusiast Peter Minakis, drew about 60 individuals on January 10, […]
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Mirto’s Mother Demands Funds from FHASNE
BOSTON, MA – Maria Kotrotsou, mother of 17 year-old Mirto Papadomichelakis, who has been hospitalized since June at Spaulding Rehabilitation in Boston, is demanding funds that the Federation of the Hellenic American Societies of New England (FHASNE) has raised to help her daughter. Mirto was brutally attacked in summer 2012 by an illegal alien from […]
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Samaras Mulls Cabinet Reshuffle, Snap Elections
ATHENS – In an apparent move to outflank the major opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) which has threatened to thwart selection of Greece’s next President in a bid to force elections, Prime Minister and New Democracy Conservative party head Antonis Samaras reportedly is mulling another change to his Cabinet and calling new polls […]
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Two Deny Role in Sub Bribe Scandal
Sotiris Emmanouil, the former head of the Skaramangas shipyards, and Yiannis Beltsios, a former close associate of ex-Defense Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos who is serving a 20-year jail sentence for money laundering and corruption, have both denied they played any role in a growing scandal surrounding a submarine deal with German companies. Emmanouil said he never […]
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Boutaris Blasts Greek Rich, Diaspora
THESSALONIKI – Mayor Yiannis Boutaris, inaugurating the Solidarity Now center in Greece’s second biggest city, praised the donations given by Hungarian-American investor George Soros and lamented that Greece’s rich, particularly ship owners, and the affluent from the Diaspora haven’t followed his example. Soros has made significant charitable donations to Greek causes, as have some Greek […]
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Stournaras Says Troika Delay No Problem
The ever-optimistic Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras said a delay in the return of envoys of international lenders to resume negotiations over long-delayed reforms and how to close a budget hole in the 2014 budget of as much as 1.4 billion euros isn’t anything to worry about. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras earlier said he wanted […]
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TT Bank Scandal Probe Grows
At least three prominent businessmen, who haven’t been named, have reportedly been implicated in a scheme to scam the failed state-owned Hellenic Postbank out of more than 500 million euros ($677 million) in bad loans, and investigators said they’ve also found 14 million euros ($18.95 million) in in secret foreign bank accounts of its former […]
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Samaras Moves To Thwart SYRIZA
Moving to head off the major Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) before it can block selection of Greece’s next President in a bid to force new elections, Prime Minister and New Democracy Conservative party head Antonis Samaras reportedly is mulling another change to his Cabinet and calling new polls on his own terms. SYRIZA […]
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Proposed Cal Poly rules for Greek system good for a laugh
Proposed Cal Poly rules for Greek system good for a laughThe San Luis Obispo TribuneIt is this document that has resulted in all local fraternities and sororities landing on social probation for the near future because of a lack of agreement between the administration and Greek leaders. In the time they're not holding smokers and ...
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Radical Left SYRIZA Surges in Greek Polls Thanks to Euro Nannycrats
Greek ReporterRadical Left SYRIZA Surges in Greek Polls Thanks to Euro NannycratsTown HallThe Communist party (KKE) is fourth with 4.9 percent, followed by the Independent Greeks at 4 percent, the Democratic Left (DIMAR) – a former partner in the coalition – at 3.1 percent and also in danger of disappearing as a party next, just ahead of PASOK.Nigel Farage becomes popular in Greece after outburst against the PMThe GuardianGreek President Papoulias Will Finish His Term, March 2015Greek ReporterSamaras mulling cabinet reshuffle and whether to call snap elections in OctoberKathimeriniall 7 news articles »
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You Don't Want Your Privacy
After seeing the stunningly blue waters off Greece , the paragliders sailing through the Austrian Alps, the idyllic countryside of Slovenia, we said, “Never will we take our children...
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Greece man finds joy in helping others
'There is a lot of help that is needed in this world,' says John Corman.
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Pakistan, Greece need to improve economic relations
The Express TribunePakistan, Greece need to improve economic relationsThe NationLAHORE - Ambassador of Greece to Pakistan Petros Mavroidis has said that Pakistan and Greece need to improve their commercial and economic relations to promote bilateral trade and investment. The Ambassador was talking to LCCI President Engineer ...Helping hand: Greece and Pakistan need to work closely, says envoyThe Express TribuneGreece, Pakistan to improve eco relations: envoyPakistan Daily TimesPakistan-Greece possess potential to promote trade, investmentPakistan Observerall 5 news articles »
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From fans to panels, home heating units are flying off Greece’s shelves
There was a time when people in Greece would look forward to the prospect of snow with delight – not anymore. Despite the mildness of the last few weeks, the relatively cold start to winter compared to last year has created an endless headache for most ho... ...
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Seven arrested for baby trafficking in Volos
Seven people, including five Bulgarians, were arrested on Saturday in Volos, central Greece, on suspicion of involvement in baby trafficking.
Investigators said a 62-year-old Greek was detained after he arranged to buy a baby boy born on January 5 at Volo... ...
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Key arms bribe suspect to face magistrates
One of the key suspects in the probe into bribes that were allegedly paid to Greek officials to secure arms deals is due to face magistrates Gavriil Mallis and Yiannis Stavropoulos in Athens this week,
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Probe into unsecured TT loans widens
At least three prominent businesspeople are being investigated by Greece’s judicial authorities in connection with the loans scandal at Hellenic Postbank, also known as TT, Kathimerini understands.
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Eleanna Livaditis Miss Colorado USA: Inner and Outer Beauty
DENVER, CO – Eleanna Livaditis can be excused if her mind has been on next summer while most of the country copes with winter. On the one hand, “we have been pretty blessed with the winter we have had in Colorado.” She is also Miss Colorado USA, and in a few months, most likely late […]
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Davos Warns of Income Inequality
LONDON – The gap between the rich and the poor is the most likely threat to the global economy in coming years, the World Economic Forum said in a risk assessment ahead of the gathering of political and business leaders in the Swiss ski resort of Davos. The Forum, which hosts the annual gathering, said […]
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There’s Just No Substitute for Philotimo
January, the month during which we celebrate The Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters, is a great time for some self-reflection. In our time, theologians like Fr. John Romanides and Christos Yannaras have highlighted the antithesis between faith and religion. Rather than rehashing the auto-suggestive practices found in the “illness” of religion (as Romanides terms it), […]
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Panathinaikos Crushes Anadolu Efes
ATHENS – The surging Panathinaikos hoopsters showed they are still a force to be reckoned with in Europe, easily disposing of the Turkish team, 78-64 at the Olympic Sports Hall, going 3-0 in Euroleague play, tied with Barcelona at the top of their group. Anadolu Efes may have thought it had a little edge with […]
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Greek Terrorists Get Out Of Jail Free
This was the choice that convicted November 17 terrorist Christodoulos Xeros, 55, serving six life sentences for the murders of six people, including officials attached to the U.S. Embassy in Athens, had after being allowed to take vacations from his jail cell: walk away and keep up with a young female teacher he’d met on […]
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The Battle Over Greece's Antiquities
Calls for privatization amid austerity woes
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Giannis' Blog: Interview with Nikos Papaioannou of NBA Greece
Giannis' Blog: Interview with Nikos Papaioannou of NBA GreeceNBA.comRecently, Giannis Antetokounmpo, sat down with Nikos Papaioannou (@ndpapaioannou) of NBA GREECE for a lengthy interview at the Milwaukee Bucks Training center. Here are some highlights. Giannis on how he manages to stay humble with all the fuss ...
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Ecological Rebirth of Cypriot Ghost Town
The glamorous tourist resort of Varosha, Famagusta has been deserted since the Turkish invasion in 1974. Residents left and chain-link fences isolated the region. In the last 40 years, few have visited Varosha, which is still enclosed with wire and guarded by the Turkish army. Nowadays, the beachfront hotels and resorts are the only evidence […]
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Giannis Mpoutaris, “Soros Gives Money to the Poor, But What About Other Greek Tycoons?”
The Mayor of Thessaloniki, Greece, Giannis Mpoutaris inaugurated the first center of Solidarity Now in the middle of the city. He made special reference to the Open Society Foundation of the American investor George Soros, and donations made by the organization to vulnerable groups in Greece. There has been a lot of debate as to the […]
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Farmers Republic, The First Greek Super-Market Without Middle-Men
The first farmers’ supermarket without middle-men is about to open in Greece, in the region of Agios Stefanos. Both fresh and pre-packaged products from 150 producers will be stocked. The supermarket will also provide online ordering and delivery services. This is the innovative idea of entrepreneur Dimitris Koutsolioutsos. Koutsolioutsos has already established an online […]
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Yiannis Bletsios in Pre-Trial Custody For Submarine Scandal
Yiannis Beltsios, an intimate associate of the former Greek Defence Minister, Akis Tsochatzopoulos who was jailed for 20 years in October for money-laundering and accepting bribes for armaments procurement, is in pre-trial custody after a decision by the investigator and prosecutor. Officials believe that Beltsios is a flight-risk and they therefore ordered that he be […]
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Olympiakos beats Levadiakos 2-0 in Greek league
Olympiakos beats Levadiakos 2-0 in Greek leagueMiamiHerald.comATHENS, Greece -- Second-half goals by Michael Olaitan and Jose Holebas led defending champion Olympiakos to a 2-0 win over visiting Levadiakos in the Greek league on Saturday. Despite an unimpressive performance, Olympiakos won its 18th game in ...and more »
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Nigel Farage becomes popular in Greece after outburst against the PM
The GuardianNigel Farage becomes popular in Greece after outburst against the PMThe GuardianAs unlikely as it might once have seemed, the Ukip leader, Nigel Farage, is being hailed as a hero in Greece after an extraordinary outburst against the Greek prime minister, Antonis Samaras, in the European parliament last week. In a departure from ...and more »
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