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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Greek Satellite Launched from NASA


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Family can sue US over Marine's missing heart, lost after autopsy in Greece; Greeks immune


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Greek MEP Papadakis discliplined for interrupting Le Pen

Greek MEP Costas Papadakis was disciplined on Tuesday after interrupting French National Front leader Marine Le Pen during a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. European Parliament President Martin Schulz ordered Papadakis, who belongs to th... ...

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Greece's former procurements chief bailed in bribes case

The former general secretary for procurements at the Defense Ministry, Spyros Travlos, was bailed on Tuesday after appearing before magistrates Gavriil Mallis and Yiannis Stavropoulos, who are investigating allegations that Greek officials took bribes in ... ...

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Anti-graft chief to get new tools to monitor MPs

Greece’s anti-corruption chief hopes to see an electronic system for checking the assets of politicians and public officials put into use before year-end, sources said Tuesday. Ex-Supreme Court prosecutor Yiannis Tentes, the national anti-corruption coord... ...

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Merkel urges Greece and FYROM to settle dispute

The dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the latter’s name is a “burden” on Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday as she called for a solution even if it would leave both sides disappointed. “... ...

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40 years on from the 1974 Cyprus coup


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Look We Love: Judy Greer's Gorgeous Greek Goddess Bun


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Alpha Bank launches NFC in Greece


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Veggie Fest Iftar: Food, music and yoga at AUC Greek Campus


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Three ships collide at Igoumenitsa, no injuries

Three ships, one of which was carrying 159 passengers, collided at the port of Igoumenitsa in northeastern Greece on Tuesday. It was not clear what caused the accident, which led to the Eleni passenger ferry having to undergo safety checks. The passengers... ...

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Greek terror suspect detained for violating release terms

A 30-year-old woman who had been on conditional release pending trial on charges relating to activities linked to the Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire guerrilla organization was arrested on Tuesday after violating the terms of her release. The woman had be... ...

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What is Greek-style yogurt?

Question: What is Greek-style yogurt? Answer: No matter your preference in fat content, flavours, additions (probiotics, etc.) and sweeteners, there’s no doubt a yogurt built for your tastes and interests. As if you didn’t have enough choice already, a ...

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Greek composer Sakis Gouzonis Releases 7th album 'Golden Heart'


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New Order, La Roux @ The Greek: July 13, 2014


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Recipe: Blueberry Graham Frozen Greek Yogurt


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Greece gets first points: European Water Polo Championships, Budapest (Day 2 Recap)


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Waterspouts swarm Greece and Italy


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Dishionary Lets Travellers to Greece Enjoy Greek Food in Their Own Language


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Greece: Investigation ordered at hospital where patient died after bribery claim

by  Associated Press Greece: Hospital probe into bribery-death claim by DEREK GATOPOULOS, Associated Press - 15 July 2014 10:34-04:00

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A judicial inquiry is taking place at a state hospital in Athens where a 67-year-old heart patient died after allegedly being denied timely surgery by a doctor seeking a bribe.

Judicial officials in a statement Tuesday said the investigation was ordered Monday, a day after the patient died.

The 59-year-old surgeon and hospital administrator was arrested last week after receiving a payment of 500 euros ($680) from the heart attack victim in an operation monitored by police. He has been changed with bribery and blackmail.

The patient received heart surgery on Saturday but died the following day.

Bribery remains widespread in Greece, which is ranked by the Berlin-based Transparency International watchdog group as one of the most corrupt countries in Europe.

News Topics: General news, Health, Bribery, graft and conflicts of interest, Crime

People, Places and Companies: Greece, Athens, Western Europe, Europe

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NY couple reunited with long-lost class ring _ a token of their love found on a Greek island

by  Associated Press NYC man's long-lost class ring turns up in Greece by VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press - 15 July 2014 10:51-04:00

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 40 years after a New York man last saw his high school class ring, the love token his wife had until their wedding night popped up on a Greek island.

How it got to Naxos after it disappeared with his bride's purse at their wedding reception is a mystery. But earlier this month, the ring arrived by mail on Staten Island.

"It doesn't fit me anymore," said Stan Ostapiak, a retired police officer. "But my wife will put it back on her key chain, so we can go steady again."

Ostapiak, 69, graduated from a Manhattan high school in 1962. About a decade later, his wife's clutch purse was stolen — with the ring inside — the night they were married.

Fast forward four decades: a young Greek man on the island of Naxos came across the ring in his late father's belongings, with the name of the now defunct Seward Park High School in New York engraved inside.

After some research on the Internet, the finder got in touch with the head of the school's alumni association, which contacted Ostapiak, a resident of the city's borough of Staten Island.

The ring soon arrived by registered mail, polished and gleaming in a new box.

"I hope this ring brings you joy and happiness, and maybe some old memories," the sender, Vasilis Polykretis, wrote on a postcard.

News Topics: General news, Weddings, Occasions, Lifestyle

People, Places and Companies: New York City, Greece, New York, United States, North America, Western Europe, Europe

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Yianni's Gyros Place: a Greek island on the far end of Colfax


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ECB funding to Greek banks falls in June


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Greece: Hospital probe into bribery-death claim

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A judicial inquiry is taking place at a state hospital in Athens where a 67-year-old heart patient died after allegedly being denied timely surgery by a doctor seeking a bribe.

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Casting call for Greek summer drama 'Suntan'

Filmmaker Argyris Papadimitropoulos of the award-winning 2011 "Wasted Youth" and Marni Films are casting for his third feature film, "Suntan," which will be shooting on the Cycladic island of Antiparos from late July through August. The casting call is fo... ...

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Nizami Ganjavi Int'l Centre joins symposium in Greece


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News Buzz – National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG), Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CLDX ...


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Greece: Peach oversupply driving prices down


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Studio Octopi sets the stage for Bradfield College's freshly revamped Greek Theatre


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Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Taps Lesson for Greek Rebound

When Anastasia Sakellariou moved back to Greece in 2009 to get married, giving up international trips and pay checks that came with being a banker at Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN), Europe’s debt crisis had barely begun. Five years on, the 40-year-old is ...

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Moving to Greece From UK

Moving to Greece from UK may not be as widespread as other European countries, but for many expats who move to Greece it's the country's beauty, history and culture that make them decide. There is something special in Greece for expats and often it is a ...

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SAS® Anti-Fraud Software Fortifies Greek Insurer’s Arsenal

Fraud flourishes during periods of economic uncertainty. Greek insurers can attest to the increased fraud risk and the heightened demands to prepare for and protect against suspect

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Wärtsilä signs 80-engine, four Greek-owner LNG technical management deals


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Vinnie's Pinwheel Baklava: A Lighter Take on the Traditional Greek Favorite


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World Cup 2014 review: 64 memories from 64 matches in Brazil

From Fred's fall in the opening match to Mario Götze's winner in the final, we have enjoyed 64 matches, 171 goals and one long month of football. Here are some things you might have missed, some you might not remember and some you will never forget

Brazil kick off the World Cup and enjoy home advantage.

Brazilian newspaper thanks ref who rewarded Fred's dive: http://t.co/4SP4Qe6pHL pic.twitter.com/HLJiIzTvbL

Mexico head coach Miguel Herrera is not pleased #WorldCup #MEXvsCMR pic.twitter.com/pABjCGa2UU

Robin Van Persie in Gravity. pic.twitter.com/jJr6Fa82nv

#ENG physio Gary Lewin 'suffers broken ankle' celebrating goal: http://t.co/7cv0UVPn2r pic.twitter.com/inZMGG64Gc

Some change game with goals, but Drogba changes the game with his presence. #CIVJAP #ThisisDrogba #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/H3DUbVUN9f"

Switzerland's Admir Mehmedi made an instant impact when he came on to level against Ecuador http://t.co/cDGAiIzWEf pic.twitter.com/SUdhrjgdY4

Just in case we're *still* talking about this clear goal #FRAHON #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/1N8hnifDIP

Great goal by Messi @TeamMessi for @Argentina #ARG versus #BOS in the #Brasil2014 #WorldCup by @SubbuteoArt pic.twitter.com/FWUBgMc3pL

Pepe received his first red card in 59 games for Portugal yesterday. pic.twitter.com/XUO3ak8Glk

Nigeria have attempted 20 crosses, but not a single one has found a target yet. Over to you, David Moyes.... #NGA pic.twitter.com/TjL1TZmwjr

How the United States scored against Ghana. http://t.co/vkCBzMQlzi We'll be updating this shortly with goal #2. pic.twitter.com/AxPR4TH1ob

PHOTO: @fellainiM is the first #BEL #worldcup goalscorer since @WilmotsMarc in 2002 #BELALG - http://t.co/o8lh7HKnOw pic.twitter.com/yJahZGFd38

What Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa did during the first half, explained in one photo. #MEXvsBRA pic.twitter.com/5LnPNmDkVm

FT: Russia 1-1 South Korea - A lively final 20 minutes as both teams score to share the points. #RUS #KOR #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/KGwKW6vAan

Game over! #ESP pic.twitter.com/ifkY9JHqwH

What do you do after you suffer #WorldCup2014 elimination? Swap shorts, obviously #CRO #CAM http://t.co/1VOqh7e5Fu pic.twitter.com/K43RGUOjAY

Will @jamesdrodriguez deflate #CIV's chance to progress? #COLCIV #joinin - http://t.co/htcLpJVr81 pic.twitter.com/iONV8BKyyg

Cartoonist Mario Alberto on good form again as well #ENG #URU #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/wl0eOvG1kw

Japanese fans clean up the stadium after their #WorldCup Grp C match btw #Jap V #GRE at the Dunas arena in Natal... pic.twitter.com/DcXn5Cskyk

If we beat Costa Rica i want a kiss,obviously on the cheek, from the UK Queen..

Avant-après: on fait moins les malins au Matin ;-) #FRASUI pic.twitter.com/eKpAdEiK7h

MAN OF THE MATCH: Enner Valencia - http://t.co/L1rgcxgU0s | Mobile: http://t.co/s1XowmdOWW #HON #ECU pic.twitter.com/jagSOWc85z

Image: All Iran players between Messi and the goal when he scores pic.twitter.com/8ApM1LZz06 [via @onematara]

Union Berlin's 50-50-100 formation! An outstanding picture of #GER fans watching the end-to-end 2-2 draw with #GHA pic.twitter.com/yDua37ZMS1

Bosnia & Herzegovina fans set up a petition calling for referee Peter O'Leary to be sacked http://t.co/1qdoRuQOLt pic.twitter.com/N1DlQWzY3H

This is our queen! You have to love her for this reaction when Belgium scores 1-0 against Russia #BEL #BelRus pic.twitter.com/NuHoKAPJ3q

What a game!!! #KOR v #ALG , @slimaniislam celebrates scoring the first goal for Algeria by @SubbuteoArt #Brasil2014 pic.twitter.com/cjCywxLfFe

#NED 0-0 #CHI. Neil Lennon says the orange, red and yellow in the stadium reminds him of a fruit basket. #bbcworldcup pic.twitter.com/GiwayAKZ5l

David Villa is 32, still better than most of the young strikers.. pic.twitter.com/KerE8DfJea

'Garrincha walked among us': how the #BRA papers reacted to last night's win over #CMR http://t.co/1pFOY4MVYw pic.twitter.com/pgz13LS1aU

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera: the internet's new World Cup hero: http://t.co/lDnLJBrTdt pic.twitter.com/mvKL1NzuDo

Luis SuarezWorld Cup Panini Sticker Collection Has Just Been Found... #WorldCup2014 #Suarez pic.twitter.com/qJVhvBv0oY

#JPNCOL pic.twitter.com/JoCZsoMghd

"Yes, My God!" Front Page of @Sdaygr as #Greece reaches last 16. #GRE #CIV #WorldCup # pic.twitter.com/s1wgoLktB7

Vincent Enyeama is voted Nigeria's best player from the 2014 #WorldCup - correct decision? http://t.co/14g8hntRIA pic.twitter.com/Z5QTPvHAJB

Proud of our boys who secured our first point--hopefully the first of many more to come. #WorldCup2014 #TeamMelli pic.twitter.com/9pzyT1Dr3f

Congratulations to Shaqiri @XS_11official on his beautiful hattrick for #SWI v's #HON @FIFAWorldCup by @SubbuteoArt pic.twitter.com/fKyoUlfKry

We've been getting a lot of response to the question, "what is on Christian Noboa's head?" Here are some more... pic.twitter.com/asiH4zsoX1

Africas top World Cup goalscorer. #GoogleTrends Find more: http://t.co/9WFWCBklsp #POR #GHA pic.twitter.com/Mq5gG7XoqH

And don't forget to wear your jersey !! #businessattire RT @ussoccer: Need note to get out of work Thurs? #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/fa49OKM0hu

Interesting bit on #BEL. Almost every Courtois goal kick vs. #KOR was long and targeted to Fellaini on the flank. pic.twitter.com/PPHUnUd1QQ

We need to look into his work and ask him to resign. But hes greedy, so of course he wont. Its pretty good to get millions for doing nothing. The team lost and it doesnt affect his pay in any way. Thief! Even the way he looks makes it hard to like him. He looks like a schoolteacher.

Russia go home... #WorldCup2014 #ALGRUS pic.twitter.com/3HV4q6riVJ

World Cup diary: #Chis Mauricio Pinilla marks near-miss with tattoo http://t.co/3eL4BuHpaH pic.twitter.com/3NhECoOi7B

The beautiful game. http://t.co/zOCR7nhSUV pic.twitter.com/AtCmZ0a8cA

Campanha da #CRC: 2V, 3E e 0D 3x1 #URU 1x0 #ITA 0x0 #ENG 1x1 #GRE (5x3 pênaltis) 0x0 #NED (3x4) Parabéns! pic.twitter.com/2OOWDyqBtz

France 2 - 0 Nigéria #1match1pic #resumé #FRANIG #evralaceinture #matuidilasemelle pic.twitter.com/hPBhSaEV3c

Hey, @RobbieSavage8! Got proof Neuer did more last night than Fred managed v Croatia. This should make Shearer happy: pic.twitter.com/L1sb6inCTo

"@LMessiStuff: This is what happens when you have to defend against Lionel Messi - pic.twitter.com/nAfMFTiDZk" Kalau Pepe cukup dia sorang.

Tim Howard's unbelievable performance summed up on one image. #WorldCup #USMNT #USA pic.twitter.com/BCaKu1mxi3

I'm done. #FRA #GER pic.twitter.com/CnOIO3FLcD

Brazils Neymar is out of World Cup after breaking vertebra in his back http://t.co/djr4blnPd1 @DTguardian pic.twitter.com/X9UFUQwAJe

How the Dutch goalie Tim Krul went the right way for every Costa Rica penalty. Wow. pic.twitter.com/UZ3Z6Km4Ek

New Brazilian flag #BRA #GER pic.twitter.com/qBUrDOHQJn

This is how the penalty shoot-out was won and lost http://t.co/h9CpGD13XJ #NED #ARG pic.twitter.com/jPJEwNcKvP

Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is bored again. pic.twitter.com/wsGcVVGOjf

That is it! WE'VE DONE IT!!!! We are the #2014WorldCup winners! Amazing!!!! #GER 1-0 #ARG pic.twitter.com/FuaZninVAw

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Greeks Gone West: Christina Loukas

"Greeks Gone West" is a series of video vignettes the US Embassy in Athens made about the world of work in the US. Through the prism of Greeks and Greek-Americans with interesting work lives, we hope to improve the understanding of US society and to show ... ...

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A monument to Greece's ancient glory is holding up better than its crumbling economy


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Nine EU states ready to block attempts to impose economic sanctions on Russia — source

BRUSSELS, July 15. /ITAR-TASS/. Nine EU member states, including Italy, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, and Slovenia are ready to block any attempts to impose economic sanctions on Russia at a summit on July 16, a diplomatic source in the permanent office of a Western European country in the European Union told ITAR-TASS on Tuesday.

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A kind-of land

Greece is kind of European, with kind of eastern roots and Balkan influences, and a kind of Mediterranean mentality. Its inhabitants, the Greeks, speak a language that sounds kind of Greek and, as a result, they kind of understand each other. In most case... ...

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Greek Pay TV Subscribers Rise Amid Economic Woes

While the ‎U.S. has seen a debate about cord-cutters, people in the Southern European country have been looking for distractions from crisis coverage and new content after the shutdown of the former state broadcaster. read more

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Wärtsilä signs several Technical Management Agreements in Greece


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sees H1 impact from New Jersey, Greece


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Pakistani migrant fruit pickers in Greece strike over inhuman conditions


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New Greek island seaplane service to launch


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How To Choose

We could start with birds, or we could start with Greek s.

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Market Report, "Greece Shipping Report Q3 2014", published


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New seaplane service to open up Greek islands

(CNN)-- If Greek island hopping is the dream, then Greek ferry timetables are usually the reality. How many travelers have embarked on an adventure from Athens' Piraeus port planning to explore the Cyclades, Ionian and Dodecanese archipelagos, only to ...

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Marks of a rebound following recession


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Chesco family, seeking heart of dead son, loses round in court


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