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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Greek Parliament Passes New Migration Code
The Greek Parliament late Tuesday night passed a draft law concerning principles of the migration code. The new bill was supported by New Democracy, PASOK (ELIA) and DIMAR, but rejected by Independent Greeks (ANEL), Golden Dawn, and the Greek ...
Greece may sell bonds soon: Source
Greece could opt to sell 1.5 to 2 billion euros of five-year bonds in a test issue in the first half of the year, a source told Reuters.
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Greece reaches agreement on bailout loans
Boston GlobeGreece reaches agreement on bailout loansBoston GlobeATHENS — Greece concluded seven months of tortuous negotiations with its international debt inspectors Tuesday, reaching a deal that will allow it to access a long-delayed rescue loan installment. The deal does not require Greece to impose new ...
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Greece Extends Summer Museum Hours
Greece has moved to curb a common complaint about limited hours for top attractions and will keep museums open in the summer seven days a week.
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Community Leaders Honor Rep. Ted Deutch
NEW YORK – Ted Deutch and Gus Bilirakis, Democratic and Republican Florida Congressmen, co-chair the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA). On March 10, Greek and Cypriot-American leaders showed their appreciation and support by hosting a reception in Deutch’s honor at Noir Restaurant in Manhattan. Sponsors Zenon Christodoulou, Philip Christopher, Andy Manatos, Mike Manatos, Nikos Mouyiaris, and […]
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Golden Dawn Begins To Unravel
Following the loss of two of its 18 Members of Parliamen Greece's ultra far-right Golden Dawn is in disarray as the government moves to dismantle it.
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Greece gripped by 48-hour strike over job cuts in civil sector
Greece is in the grip of a new 48-hour strike which started on Wednesday, as the main umbrella union of public sector employees ADEDY protests against layoffs of thousands civil employees and labor reforms introduced to tackle Greece's debt problems.
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Greece Influenza Outbreak to Last Until Easter
Greek authorities estimate that new cases of seasonal influenza will be reported until Easter, causing more deaths and hospitalizing patients with serious complications.
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Greek Agriculture Water Use Way Over EU Average
The occasion of World Water Day on March 22 offers a timely opportunity to take stock of a potentially serious problem in
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Greek lessons in the north?
Edmonton JournalGreek lessons in the north?Cyprus MailA PROPOSAL has been mooted to make Greek obligatory in primary schools in the north, Afrika newspaper has reported. Turkish Cypriot daily Diyalog also published an interview with 'education minister' Mustafa Arabacioglu who expressed his ...UN peacekeeping force on holiday paradise Cyprus marks 50 years _ with ...U.S. News & World Reportall 42 news articles »
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What does the future hold for Greece?
What does the future hold for Greece?Deutsche WelleGreece's horizon is slowly starting to brighten, with its debt set to shrink in 2014 and the economy expected to grow. But even though the prospects are good, the country needs to make headway with reforms if it wants to ensure long-term stability ...
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Tribute to Hatzidakis in Greek Festival of Sydney
It is the most attended Greek-Australian festival in New South Wales. The Greek Festival of Sydney was established in 1980 and has played a key role in promoting the Greek culture through a variety of cultural events such as theatrical ...
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Greek Industry: 66 Jobs Lost on a Daily Basis
The number of permanent or temporary employees in the Greek manufacturing industry decreased by 6.7% in 2013. The Hellenic Statistical Authority announced that during the last year, the number of jobs decreased by approximately 24,100 and an ...
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New party shakes up Greek political scene
New party shakes up Greek political sceneEUobserverAthens - The rap concert on a recent Saturday evening in Nea Smyrni, a southern suburb of Athens, was sparsely attended. No more than 70 teenagers were gathered around the stage in the main square. But the poor turnout did not deter the young singers ...and more »
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Cyprus Peacekeepers Mark 50th
United Nations peacekeepers who have kept Cypriots and Turkish-Cypriots from battling each other have been on the island 50 years now.
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After Deal, Greece Pushes The Troika For Cash Quick
With a deal agreed with international lenders after seven months of tough negotiations over reforms - with many of the details still under wraps - Greece now wants a quick release of a long-delayed nine billion euros ($12.52 billion) installment in critical cash and other pending rescue monies, although people most affected by austerity won't see as much as promised.
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Bank of Greece Buys Istanbul Tower
The National Bank of Greece, owner of Turkey’s Finansbank, has purchased the Crystal Tower in Istanbul for $303 million, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reported.
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Greek civil service union launches 2-day strike
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Greek civil servants, including hospital and teaching staff, have started a two-day strike against austerity measures imposed under the debt-mired country's international bailout commitments. Unions are also planning a ...
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Greek civil service union starts 2-day strike to protest austerity program, planned job cuts
ATHENS, Greece - Greek civil servants, including hospital and teaching staff, have started a two-day strike against austerity measures imposed under the debt-mired country's international bailout commitments....
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A day in Zappeion as a delegate!
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Forty-one sixth-grade pupils of the 6th Elementary School of Egaleo, accompanied by their teachers, visited Zappeion Megaron, on 12 March 2014. The children toured the premises of the Zappeion Press Centre and had the opportunity to have first-hand information on how it works by “acting” as delegates and technicians. The visit was carried out as part of the programme “Teachers 4 Europe”, during which the children have been working on project on the Greek presidency.
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(Speech) Kroes: tommorow's internet
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Hello to you all.
And welcome to this conference on the potential of tomorrow's Internet.
Here in Greece, a country that has seen the real, human consequences of the crisis.
A country that stands to gain so much if we become a connected, competitive continent.
Last time I was here I saw such a vibrant startup scene.
I saw so many entrepreneurs with energy and enthusiasm. Using digital tools to create, innovate, and make a difference.
Today's Internet has already transformed so much of our world. And it is developing fast.
Yet already, you can look ahead to some of tomorrow's changes – the shape of the Future internet.
Not just a new platform – but a springboard for economic growth, in Greece and across Europe.
Stepping onto the scene are four main characters. The cloud, big data, the Internet of Things, and fast networking. The John, Paul, George and Ringo of a new online paradigm.
They are not just developing fast. They are converging, supporting and reinforcing one another.
And benefiting our economy: cloud computing alone could be almost one trillion euros by 2020.
And indeed, later this week we will publish a vision for a Trusted Cloud for Europe.
Further in the future, we could have more innovations. Like advanced networking, or 5G.
Because even as we roll out today's networks, we should be looking to the next step. Not as an alternative to investing in 4G – but a way to make that investment repay far into the future.
And we should work together as Europe, and with other parts of the world too, on a common approach and for a common scope.
All around you today, you can see some of the great innovations on offer. I hope you've been exploring, and will do later too!
All together that could mean a world that is fully connected. Seamless networks, merging fixed and mobile. Virtual networks defined by software. Connected devices that talk directly to each other. Constant connectivity for every European, everyone able to stay informed and empowered instantly, anytime, anywhere. Downloading and uploading from their locker in the cloud.
Never forget what this change can mean for our economy. Never forget what this change can mean for the people of Europe – for every European.
And what's the most important ingredient for our future internet? It isn't the gadgets and tools you see out there in the exhibition hall.
It's you – right here in this room.
The entrepreneurs and startups, businesses and researchers, engineers and academics. You are the ones who can identify the problems we face, design the solutions to meet them, test and validate them, and ensure they become a viable reality.
We, and our whole Future Internet programme, are here to support you. With the three P's.
With partnerships. Our public private partnership on the Future internet is already up and running. With a lab offering building blocks for you to use.
And we've set up a new partnership for 5G, too. 700 million euros in EU funding, complemented by private funding —all together worth 3 billion.
With platforms. Places to safely experiment and try out new ideas. Giving you important resources: like access to the spectrum you need to test out innovations like cognitive radio.
And with prizes. For the best ideas that use our building blocks. We've already had contests in the areas of smart cities, smart businesses, smart society, and other excellent ideas.
All together a prize fund worth over €800,000, as part of our Future Internet PPP.
You can see how they're helping improve our world. Like the FI-Guardian app, to warn people if a natural disaster is about to strike. A great idea: it took first prize in the Smart Cities category, last month at Campus Party Brazil.
Now we are moving into the next phase of that Future Internet Public-Private Partnership. We are putting 100 million euros on the table — to help around 1000 small businesses and startups develop apps and services.
And we've picked 16 consortia to act as "accelerators" for that. Including FRACTALS – focusing on small agriculture businesses in the Balkan region – including right here in Greece.
So if you have ideas for how to use this technology: then send in your ideas, find new partners, and build a better internet.
But most of all, I want this Future internet to have the right conditions. The market and the networks that lets innovations thrive.
Ideas like cloud computing or big data need economies of scale: a market big enough to make innovations worthwhile. Borders online don't make sense; even less so for the Future Internet. And your mobile needs to be mobile, not permanently switched off whenever you travel. It's time all these things benefited from the single market boost.
How can you profit from the cloud or big data if they're stuck in one country? Condemned by national rules and constrained to national borders?
How can Europeans enjoy constant connectivity, if weak investment means half of homes do not have fast broadband coverage?
How can you have a genuinely seamless network – if quality, secure connections cannot cross borders?
Why oblige and constrain operators to work nationally, and suffer the inefficiencies and border checkpoints that result? For a future where software defined networking and virtualisation could make that totally redundant and unnecessary?
How can Europeans enjoy the innovations of the amazing open Internet, as long as operators can decide to block or throttle services?
There are new connected devices on the horizon – like vehicles that talk to each other and warn about road conditions. Will those devices really have to cope with 28 different spectrum systems? And will they really have to pay roaming charges?
The fact is, we cannot support tomorrow's Internet with yesterday's framework. There is no excuse for those borders online. That no longer makes sense, not today, certainly not tomorrow.
You're probably all tired of visiting conferences where the whole room struggles and squabbles to share the same weak WiFi. Where everyone is terrified of switching to mobile data - in case your roaming bill ends up costing more than your flight.
Time that changed. Time to face the 21st century.
Today, MEPs voted to ensure that. And I welcome that big step forward.
If you agree with me — that we must ensure a better Internet, built on a framework fit for the future — then make sure your national government and your elected representatives are on board.
So I hope you all make the most of your stay here in Athens.
And remember: in parallel to this conference is the Future Internet Exhibition.
EU-funded projects on the Future Internet are showcasing their achievements and their impact.
So take a look. Get inspired. Talk to our experts. Enjoy, explore, experiment.
Take the building blocks you see here, combine them, add to them, and create new innovations for a new Europe. Figure out problems and come up with solutions.
And together – help us create a better Internet, for our connected continent.
Thank you.
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It’s Not Just Putin: Russia’s Obsession With Crimea Is Centuries-Old
Russian President Vladimir Putin's power play over Crimea draws on the peninsula's almost sacred place in the Russian imagination
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Greek Ambassador touches upon Armenian-Greek ties: Interview
YEREVAN, MARCH 19, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian and Greek nations are connected with the history of the centuries-old cooperation. The two ancient Armenian and Greek civilizations have always struggled to maintain their independence and freedom. Ahead of the ...
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Greece reaches financial agreement with troika
After months of intense wrangling, the Greek government has agreed with the troika of international lenders on further financial assistance - in exchange for major structural reforms. Following months of drawn-out negotiations, the Greek government on ...
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Quartz Daily Brief—Asia edition—Russian Crimea, Greece's payout, Japanese ...
Quartz Daily Brief—Asia edition—Russian Crimea, Greece's payout, Japanese ...QuartzGreece's troika of European lenders agreed to release a €10 billion ($13.9 billion) aid package that has been on hold since September, ending months of negotiations and several recent all-nighters. Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras said €500 million ...and more »
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Moyes at eye of storm as Man United seek Champions League comeback
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Manchester United manager David Moyes will lead his team into battle against Olympiakos in the Champions League on Wednesday potentially needing to make history in order to save his job. Sunday's humbling 3-0 loss at home to Liverpool left United 18 points off the pace in the Premier League and 12 points below the top four, and having already exited both domestic cup competitions, Wednesday's game at Old Trafford represents a last opportunity to salvage their season. British press reports suggest that Moyes may not survive the setback of elimination at the hands of Olympiakos, who have lost on all of their 11 previous visits to England. He also cited a 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1984 as reason to believe that United are capable of turning the tie around against the newly recrowned Greek champions.
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Sony Unveils Project Morpheus, Its PlayStation Virtual Reality Headset
Sony took the wraps off its PlayStation VR headset at a GDC session in San Francisco Tuesday evening.
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Dimitrios Karaloukas, owner of Jimmy the Greek restaurant, remembered
WPTVDimitrios Karaloukas, owner of Jimmy the Greek restaurant, rememberedWPTVThe family of a Boca Raton man killed inside his own restaurant is speaking out as the community gathers to say goodbye to the man known as Jimmy... owner of Jimmy the Greek restaurant. Photo supplied. BOCA RATON, Fla. - Outside the Karaloukas home ...
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Manchester United: Does a Greek tragedy await?
CNN InternationalManchester United: Does a Greek tragedy await?CNN International(CNN) -- Perhaps the most frightening scenario facing Manchester United is that however bad this season has been, it could get a whole lot worse. Embarrassed by great rival Liverpool on Sunday, light years behind in the race for the English Premier ...Revealed: Greek boss tells Moyes how to overturn Olympiakos deficitHere Is The CityMan United need to pass Greek testTODAYonlineMoyes: Players aware of size of Greek taskRTE.ieIrish Times -Indian Expressall 739 news articles »
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Restaurant review: Thalassa offers an unforgettable Greek experience in Goa
In Greek, Thalassa means 'the sea' and indeed the dominating view at this scenic restaurant in Vagator, North Goa, is the Indian Ocean. It is difficult to imagine a more idyllic setting for an alfresco restaurant than Thalassa, which sits on a cliff ...
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GrEEK Campus provides home to Cairo tech community
Cairo, Egypt. CC image courtesy of Raduasandei. Egypt’s first technology and innovation park the GrEEK campus is offering state-of-the-art office space for startups and more established firms in the capital Cairo, with 22 firms already working from the ...
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Manchester United: Roy Carroll shocked by former club in Greece
BBC SportManchester United: Roy Carroll shocked by former club in GreeceBBC SportManchester United: Roy Carroll shocked by former club in Greece. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll said he was shocked by their first-leg defeat at his current club Olympiakos in the Champions League. Carroll, 36, who was at United from ...and more »
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Greece Recovery Gains Momentum in First Bank Bond Sale Since '09
KathimeriniGreece Recovery Gains Momentum in First Bank Bond Sale Since '09BloombergGreece's comeback from an international bailout that roiled world markets and threatened to cause a breakup of the euro is underway. Piraeus Bank SA (TPEIR) sold 500 million euros ($697 million) of bonds yesterday in the first public debt sale from a ...Greek Bank Issues Bond at 5%. ReallyWall Street JournalFirst post-crisis Greek bank bond sale launchedFinancial Timesall 18 news articles »
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Innovative Bike Rental in Thessaloniki
Three men from Thessaloniki, Greece, launched a thriving company that rents out four-person bikes for joy rides at the new seafront of
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Outrage in Italy after thieves steal part of Pompeii fresco
Thieves have stolen part of an ancient fresco from Pompeii, breaking in to a closed area of the UNESCO World Heritage landmark and chipping off a portrait of a Greek deity. A custodian doing rounds last week discovered "the removal of a part of a fresco in the House of Neptune," where a depiction of the goddess Artemis had been "chiseled off with a metallic object," the Roman site's curator department said in a statement Tuesday. The discovery sparked outrage in Italy, with newspaper Il Messaggero describing it as "a shame for the country", made doubly embarrassing by the recent appointment of a new superintendent for the site. The European Union's Culture Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou said she was "truly saddened" by the theft, telling ANSA news agency that the robbers "have stolen a priceless patrimony which belongs to all citizens, Italian and European, and future generations".
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Greek History and Culture Seminars in Melbourne
The first lecture will be given by the Professor of Classics and Ancient History Alastair Blanchard from the University of Queensland. An officer of the Australian Armed Forces, Andreas Argyridis, who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan ...
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Greek is the delicious word at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Greek is the delicious word at Taziki's Mediterranean CafeThe Birmingham News - al.comThe concept began here in Birmingham, building upon our homegrown love of many things Greek. Our local food scene owes much to our transplanted Greek community, so a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant (inspired originally by a vacation in Greece), ...
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Greek restaurant opens in Marlton at former Pietro's site
Greek restaurant opens in Marlton at former Pietro's siteCherry Hill Courier PostBrothers Pete and Nick Pashalis, along with Pete's brother-in-law, John Lois, who also run Estia Philadelphia, describe their new concept as “casually elegant” Greek comfort food and fresh seafood. Estia Greek Taverna will celebrate its public opening ...and more »
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One in two SMEs at risk of closure
One in every two small and medium-sized Greek enterprises is facing the threat of closure within 2014, while for very small businesses the risk concerns two out of three, according to a Marc survey conducted for the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals... ...
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After troika deal, Greek coalition aims to secure next bailout tranche on April 1
After reaching an agreement with the troika on Tuesday, the Greek government now has to prepare legislation for the reforms it agreed with its lenders in the hope that the disbursement of at least 10 billion euros in loans will be approved at an informal ... ...
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WTTC sees tourism rising 3 pct in Greece this year
Greece’s travel and tourism sector will enjoy growth of 3 percent this year compared with 2013, when the sector’s contribution in the country’s gross domestic product amounted to 28.3 billion euros or 16.3 percent, according to a report by the World Trave... ...
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