Albanians, Criminals Terrorist Suppliers

Greek police said a cache of heavy weapons found in a parked car was collected by Albanian arms dealers and Greek gangsters who they fear are supplying terrorists planning more attacks.

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Corruption Costs Greece 554M Euros

ATHENS – Coinciding with a report that found 99 percent of Greeks believe corruption is a problem in the country – which has the worst record in Europe for graft and bribery – the European Commission has put a price tag of 554 million euros, about $749.16 million annually on the problem. The report solidified […]

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Swiss Hunt Dirty Greek Money

ATHENS – As Greece tries to convince Swiss banks and the government to release information on secret bank accounts believed to be hiding $2.2 trillion in accounts of people trying to evade taxes and dirty money that criminals want laundered, Swiss investigators were in Greece trying to trace the trail of funds tied to corruption […]

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Greece’s Tough World Hoop Draw

BARCELONA, Spain – The United States will play Turkey in the group stage of this summer’s World Cup of Basketball in a rematch of the 2010 final. The rest of the opposition in Group C looks a lot easier, with the Americans also drawn to play the Dominican Republic, Finland, New Zealand and Ukraine. Host […]

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Cyprus Missing Persons Fund Boosted

The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) has been given another 2.6 million euros ($3.51 million) to keep carrying out its work trying to find the lost bodies of people killed during the unlawful 1974 invasion by Turkey, which still occupies the northern third of the divided island. The money was okayed by an […]

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It's all Greek: Marios Schwab's new fashion exhibition

The fashion designer Marios Schwab launches an exhbition of Greek costume that has been an inspiration to him

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Greek writers object to lifting of book price controls

Austerity policies in Greece have a new enemy — but it’s one which prefers intellectual debate to angry street demonstrations.

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Greek yields fall as hurdle to bailout talks seen resolved

* Greek 2014 fiscal gap issue largely resolved-sources * German yields steady near six-month lows as ECB eyed Greek 10-year yields fell 10 basis points to 8.37 percent on the report, outperforming euro zone peers, albeit in thin liquidity.

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World Bank's Greek Welfare Fix Shows Shift From Emerging Markets

World Bank's Greek Welfare Fix Shows Shift From Emerging MarketsBloombergDemand for such advisory services has doubled to $95 million this year from 2012, covering 70 programs in 14 countries, including Poland and Romania, according to the bank. The Greek and Cyprus services combined are billed at about $6 million to Cyprus ...and more »

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Greece's publishers, writers gather to protest against lifting of price controls on books

ATHENS, Greece - Austerity policies in Greece have a new enemy — but it's one which prefers intellectual debate to angry street demonstrations.

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German Government Considers New Aid Package for Greece

The Greek government is demanding more financial assistance in view of the initial reform progress it has made so far. But German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble wants to remain firm. Athens must implement planned reforms before getting more aid.

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Greek Orzo and Grilled Shrimp Salad

Today’s recipe feature is a delicious Greek Orzo and Grilled Shrimp Salad. Fresh vegetables and orzo mix with a little fresh dill, olive oil and feta cheese to make a simple ... 4 take-out containers or plates and top with 4 shrimp.

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Greek chic: London exhibition unveils the beauty of Hellenic fashion

Schwab puts the continued influence of Greek style on fashion down to an essentially timeless geometry of design. The embroidery may be complicated but "the lines are very simple". He credits the sleeve of a man's uniform from the Attica region ...

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Greek writers throw the book at austerity plan

Austerity policies in Greece have a new enemy — but it's one which prefers civilized debate to angry street demonstrations. Leading Greek writers and publishers gathered at a bookstore in central Athens ...

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Greece's 2014 fiscal gap issue largely resolved in lender talks-sources

Greece and its foreign lenders have largely bridged differences over a potential fiscal gap this year, removing a key sticking point holding up talks to release more bailout funds, two sources directly ...

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Greece faces stalemate on deal on secret Swiss accounts

CNBC.comGreece faces stalemate on deal on secret Swiss accountsCNBC.comGreece wants to levy taxes on Greeks' holdings in Swiss banks, and wants the Swiss government to pay a deposit towards these taxes. The Greek government also wants Switzerland to pay a deposit towards taxes Greece did not receive in the past.Greece Targeting Tax Dodgers Seeks 'British Model' From SwissBloombergSwiss Grill Zigras Over Greek Bribery SchemesGreek ReporterGreek-Swiss tax deal remains elusiveThe West Australianall 9 news articles »

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Greek leftist seeks negotiated debt write-off

PARIS (Reuters) - Greece would seek to negotiate an international write-off of about one-third of its debt if the leftist Syriza opposition party won a general election, its leader said on Tuesday.

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Yasso® Frozen Greek Yogurt Introduces Five New Indulgent Flavors

BOSTON, Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt , the pioneers of frozen Greek yogurt, announced the addition of five new flavors to their line of bars: Peanut Butter Cup, Mint Chocolate ...

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Greek-Swiss tax deal remains elusive

The West AustralianGreek-Swiss tax deal remains elusiveReuters UKATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and Switzerland remain divided on how to resolve the problem of untaxed money stashed away by Greeks in Swiss banks, the countries' finance ministers said on Tuesday, more than two years after talks between their ...Greece seeks deal on Swiss secret funds as tax dodgers targetedKathimeriniall 3 news articles »

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Greece Targeting Tax Dodgers Seeks 'British Model' From Swiss

Greece Targeting Tax Dodgers Seeks 'British Model' From SwissBloombergGreece's chronic difficulties with tax evasion will be a topic of discussion today when Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras meets his Swiss counterpart Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf in Athens. While Switzerland's finance-minister visit is linked to Greece's ...

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Greek Embassy of Washington Awards Certificates of Attainment in Greek Language

The annual ceremony awarding Certificates of Attainment in modern Greek was held yesterday at the Greek Embassy in Washington. Attending the event were many Greek expatriates, children, teachers and members of Greek-Orthodox communities.

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Troika Estimates Greece Will Need Further Financial Support

Greece ’s international creditors in Europe and Washington estimate that besides the loan of 10-20 billion euros currently under negotiation, the Greek economy will need further financial support in order to stay afloat by 2016. Troika ...

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ENERGY > Greek Cyprus to complain to UN over Turkish expulsion of gas ...

Hurriyet Daily NewsENERGY > Greek Cyprus to complain to UN over Turkish expulsion of gas ...Hurriyet Daily NewsTurkey disputes Greek Cyprus's rights to a swathe of sea to the island's south and southeast that are rich in natural gas reserves, adding to long-standing tensions between the neighbors. The Turkish military said that one of its ships radioed a ...18:51 - Navy intercepts Norwegian exploration ship off Cyprus coastCihan News AgencyMass grave of massacred Turkish Cypriots found in Cypruswww.worldbulletin.netall 28 news articles »

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Bribery and corruption is 'costing Europe's economy £100billion a year with Greece the worst offender'

Three-quarters of people across the continent felt corruption was widespread in their own country, according to research by the European Commission.

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St. Katherine's hosts Greek Festival in Naples this weekend

St. Katherine's hosts Greek Festival in Naples this weekendWink NewsNAPLES, Fla. - Join the fun February 7, 8 & 9 at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Naples and be Greek for a day – or even the entire weekend! St. Katherine's is located at 7100 Airport Pulling Road (just north of Orange Blossom). Visitors can ...

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Tents Set up for Homeless From Greek Earthquakes

Tents Set up for Homeless From Greek EarthquakesABC NewsAssociated Press. Authorities are setting up tents for those left homeless by a series of earthquakes on the western Greek island of Kefalonia and are sending dozens of prefabricated classrooms there so children can go back to school safely. A strong ...and more »

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Tents, prefab classrooms set up after series of quakes on Greek island of Kefalonia

Authorities are setting up tents for those left homeless by a series of earthquakes on the western Greek island of Kefalonia and are sending dozens of prefabricated classrooms there so children can go back to school safely.

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EU reports 'breathtaking' level of corruption, especially in Greece, Romania ...

KathimeriniEU reports 'breathtaking' level of corruption, especially in Greece, Romania ...ABC OnlineIt found three-quarters of Europeans surveyed felt corruption was widespread, with high levels of bribery noted in Greece, Romania and Bulgaria. The EU's home affairs commissioner, Cecilia Malmstroem, says corruption was noted in each of the 28 EU ...Greece paying a heavy price for corruptionKathimeriniGreece: 99% believe corruption is widespread, reportANSAmedcorruption is costing europe s economy 100billion a year with greece the worst ...Sahara Samaywww.worldbulletin.net -Wall Street Journalall 278 news articles »

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Forget the party tag

Old habits die hard, as demonstrated by the fact that Greece’s political parties are still making the mistake of picking partisan figures as candidates for municipal and regional elections. With elections set to take place in late May, officials seem obli... ...

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Train operator to take action against cattle farmers after accident narrowly averted

Greek national railway operator Trainose on Tuesday said that it will be taking legal action against cattle farmers in the region of Fthiotida, central Greece, who allow their herds to stray unchecked after a third accident was narrowly averted in the ear... ...

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Russian mobster arrested in southern Athens

A 41-year-old Russian national on Interpol's wanted list, charged with murder and participation in a criminal organization, was taken into custody by Greek authorities on Saturday in the southern Athenian suburb of Glyfada, the state-run Athens-Macedonia ... ...

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Europe links 15 power markets; Greece to join at end-2014

Power markets across 15 European nations from the UK to Finland will be linked from Tuesday in their biggest transformation since liberalization in the 1990s. Network operators and energy exchanges will for the first time hold a single auction at noon Par... ...

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Swiss Grill Zigras Over Greek Bribery Schemes

The Athens News Agency said the Swiss investigators will be talking to Nikos Zigras, who was convicted in October, 2013 in a scheme concocted by his cousin, former defense minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos, to demand bribes for contracts ...

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Greek farmers block roads over prices and taxes

Greek farmers block roads over prices and taxeseuronewsFarmers from all over Greece have blocked roads in protest at high taxes, and an increase in VAT and production costs. They used tractors to set up roadblocks across the highway from Athens to Thessaloniki. Recently farmers have been told by the Greek ...

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Greek Cyprus to complain to UN over Turkish expulsion of gas-seeking ship

Greek Cyprus will complain to the United Nations, it said on Feb. 3, after the Turkish navy expelled a ship looking for gas in disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean Hurriyet Daily News reported. Turkey disputes Greek Cyprus's rights to a swathe of ...

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In Greece, recovery starts with fast food and coffee

Graphics artist and part-time barmaid, Mariza Papasmiria struggled for years juggling her two jobs, working seven days a week for 1,600 euros ($2,200) a month, AFP reports. Then she decided to open a snack bar in Athens, one of thousands of Greeks making ...

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FIBA World Cup draw: Philippines joins Argentina, Greece in Group B

Inquirer.netFIBA World Cup draw: Philippines joins Argentina, Greece in Group BInquirer.netMANILA, Philippines—The Philippines joined Argentina, Greece and four others in Group B after a draw was held Tuesday for the 2014 Fiba Basketball World Cup at the Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona, Spain. Puerto Rico, Senegal and Croatia ...Brazil, Finland, Greece and Turkey awarded wild cards for 2014 FIBA Basketball ...Around the Rings (subscription)all 53 news articles »

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Greece Seeks Deal on Swiss Secret Funds as Tax Dodgers Targeted

Greece Seeks Deal on Swiss Secret Funds as Tax Dodgers TargetedBusinessweekWhile Switzerland's finance-minister visit is linked to Greece's six-month presidency of the European Union, Widmer-Schlumpf said on Jan. 25 in Davos that she will discuss Greek assets held with Swiss banks at today's meeting. Talks on the issue have ...and more »

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App connects students to Greek events

Daily Trojan OnlineApp connects students to Greek eventsDaily Trojan Online“The app allows sororities and fraternities to post public events just to USC, just to the Greek community or just to their own organization,” Johnson said. “Whether that be a philanthropy event that all of USC can attend or a party that's just for ...

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Greek Police Link ‘Armed Car’ to Nikos Maziotis

  Hellenic Police have linked Nikos Maziotis to the car that was found in Palaio Faliro in Athens, Greece filled with weapons. According to police investigations, a rocket weapon found in the car, is similar to the one that was found in Revolutionary Struggle’s safe-house, leading the Greek Anti-Terrorist Unit to believe that the car belongs to Maziotis’ terrorist group. Greek officials believe that there is a connection between Maziotis and the car but do not yet have a clear idea of what the perpetrators’ plan was. However, the Greek police underlines that sufficient facts have not yet been found in order to come to any definite conclusion.

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The Plan for Free Wi-Fi Across Greece

The open bidding for the installation and operation of at least 3,000 new spots of free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi hotspots) in municipalities across Greece will be announced by the end of February. The Greek government’s goal is to allow residents and visitors to have free access on the Internet when in central places of cities and villages such as squares, libraries, sights etc. Most municipalities have already responded positively to the letter sent by the General Secretary for Telecommunications and Posts, Menelaos Daskalakis, indicating the suitable places for Wi-Fi hotspot installations. The project will be funded by the program “Digital Convergence”  of the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Posts and the size of the budget will depend on the final number of spots. The competition will be announced in about a month. The contractors will undertake the operation of the project for two years. After that period, the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Posts or the Greek municipalities will be in charge for the function of the new Wi-Fi hotspots. The project will include 250 Wi-Fi hotspots in archaeological sites, 250 in hospitals and 1,000 in ports, airports, and universities. Moreover the satellite Hellas Sat will offer free Internet access services to remote places of Greece. At the same time Greek government has started negotiations with OTE  for mounting antennas on telephone booths and automated banking machines.

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Greek Police Link ‘Armed Car’ to Nikos Maziotis

  Hellenic Police have linked Nikos Maziotis to the car that was found in Palaio Faliro in Athens, Greece filled with weapons. According to police investigations, a rocket weapon found in the car, is similar to the one that was found in Revolutionary Struggle’s safe-house, leading the Greek Anti-Terrorist Unit to believe that the car belongs to Maziotis’ terrorist group. Greek officials believe that there is a connection between Maziotis and the car but do not yet have a clear idea of what the perpetrators’ plan was. However, the Greek police underlines that sufficient facts have not yet been found in order to come to any definite conclusion.

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Muslim Teacher Sends Muslim Girl Out of Classroom

According to XanthiNews, a 12-year-old Greek Muslim girl was sent out of class by her teacher because she had not learned the the Quran off by heart. The girl was also mocked by her classmates for the same reason. The incident occurred in Xanthi, Greece and was reported by some witnesses. The father of the young girl has already sought a lawyer’s advice and asked the prosecutor of Xanthi to meet him in order to protest against the teacher’s behavior. “Nobody, especially someone who calls himself a teacher, has the right to send a child out of school because she has done something wrong or for not completing homework as she should have” claimed the little’s girl father.

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US Envoy Backs Greek Reforms

ATHENS – Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland reiterated to Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and other top political leaders on Feb. 3 that Washington continues to support austerity measures and other reforms the government is imposing on the orders of international lenders. Greece is being propped up by $325 billion in two […]

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Valentine’s Day Extravaganza: Dense Flourless Cake with Ion Greek Chocolate

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate. This dense cake is for those who typically order the “Death by Chocolate” desserts on restaurant menus. Though when Greek desserts come to mind, chocolate is not necessarily at the top of the list, some of the finest chocolate in the world, not least of which the Ion brand, […]

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As Greece rumbles and shakes, fears of a powerful earthquake grow

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the western Greek island of Cephalonia early Monday morning. This is the second quake of that magnitude, and the third strong quake to shake the island in just over a week. Residents of the island were roused at just after ...

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Greek Manufacturing Gauge Expands for First Time Since 2009 (1)

Greek manufacturing expanded in January for the first time in 53 months, adding to signs that the country may be emerging from a six-year recession. Greece’s Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 51.2 last month from 49.6 in December, London ...

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Greece's factory sector returns to growth for first time in four years

The GuardianGreece's factory sector returns to growth for first time in four yearsThe GuardianThere was stringer manufacturing data in Europe, where Greece's factory sector was shown to have finally returned to growth for the first time in more than four years, fuelling hopes that the country's long slump could be easing. The news of rising ...Greek manufacturing activity grows for first time in over four yearsReuters UKGreek Manufacturing Gauge Expands for First Time Since 2009 (1)Businessweekall 7 news articles »

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Greek Country Bread

Barley flour is high in fiber and adds a rich nutty flavor to the bread. You can find barley flour at your local health food or natural foods store, or online. As with many of my Mediterranean style recipes, inspiration came from one of my favorite ...

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Recipe: Fassoulada (Greek Bean Soup)

Recipe: Fassoulada (Greek Bean Soup)The Seattle Times1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, zucchini, celery and garlic. Saute two to three minutes. 2. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and rice. Break up the tomatoes with the edge of a cooking spoon. 3. Bring soup to a simmer ...

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