Athens, Sept 21 (Petra) -- HRH Prince El Hassan met Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Friday and discussed the challenges posed to the Middle ...
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How the world sees Greece
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Kelly Brook to wed in Greece?
Kelly Brook is considering getting married in Greece. The glamorous model and her fiancé David McIntosh spent the past week holidaying on the island of Mykonos and reportedly took some time out of their relaxing trip to visit four potential wedding venues.
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BREAKING: Gunshots Fired at Two Gurdwaras in Greece
LONDON, UK (September 22, 2014)—Two Gurdwaras were attacked by gunfire in Greece earlier today. Namely, Gurdwara Sri Dasmesh Singh Sabha ...
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President hopes to exit bailout programme by end of 2015
Speaking at an event hosted in his honour in London by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, President Anastasiades also referred to the Cyprus problem, ...
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Two winners of the Venice Film Festival talk about the Ukraine crisis
by Federico Grandesso War was one of the main themes featured at the latest annual Venice International Film Festival. New Europe spoke about the crisis in Ukraine with two winners of the main competition. Swedish movie director Roy Andersson, who won the Golden Lion prize, said: “It’s a risky situation, there is the Ukraine crisis, but I’m not so afraid about that. I’m more afraid of what can happen in the Asian sea with countries involved like Philippines, Japan, China and Malaysia. This area has a lot of oil under the sea. Now in Sweden, they are talking about Russia, but I don’t find it very dangerous and it’s very interesting to note that the Soviet Union collapsed without blood – it was a very peaceful collapse. And it’s also interesting to remember that the day after Sweden started to send weapons to the Baltic countries. I think that it was a very aggressive attitude, the west started the aggression. We have to calm down. Historically Sweden has always been afraid of Russia because of what happened to Finland.” A more eastern prospective to the crisis was offered by Russian master Andrej Koncaloskij, winner of the Silver Lion for the Best Director. He explained, in his own personal volcanic and irreverent way, how war relates to art. He said: “The best art is created during epidemics and wars, in time of peace art is quite poor.” Koncaloskij also spoke about Western values in relation to Russia. He said: “The European ‘way’ is not universal and democracy in poor country brings chaos and dictatorship while in rich countries democracy brings prosperity. In poor areas, it’s a disaster. South Africa is the best example. Russia is medieval country even now and it’s wonderful because it’s rich and free and it’s not politically correct. It’s just crazy and that’s why it’s great. Europe is divided between Latins and Greeks. The Greeks are Dionysian, they drink, sing, cry and they don’t have rules. The Latins like rules and this is why a common understanding is very difficult. Poles will never understand Russians or Serbs and they are both Europeans.” According to the Russian director, Europe’s decline is evident. He explained: “I think then that Euro-centrism is over. Europe will not survive without Russia, but Russia will survive without Europe because the EU will not have any kind of supply of drinking water. Russia is the biggest source of drinking water in the world, we have five big rivers. In 15 years, wars will be fought over drinking water. Peace is impossible, there is a constant war somewhere and today after the fall of the Soviet Union there were 300 wars and the production of weapons are tripled. Western Europe can’t accept the uncomfortable truth that European values are not universal and that the word freedom means nothing in some countries and that you can’t explain what it is because Confucius philosophy is about duties and not rights. It’s naive to think that the American dream will flourish everywhere. I also see some good political philosophers in Europe like Vaclav Klaus who explained why he is sceptical of Thilo Sarrazin in Germany. They were ostracised because they were dangerous for the politically correct understanding of life.”
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Pegging reforms to debt relief acts
If market access is the answer to Greece's funding needs, a compromise between the two on some politically sensitive reforms may be the answer to ...
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Foreign investors not overly concerned about political risk
Foreign investors have begun to weigh political developments in Greece as the election of a new president gets closer without the possibility of an ...
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Gennaro Gattuso tells journalists to f*** off as former AC Milan midfielder loses the plot in OFI Crete press conference
The stress of managing Greek club OFI Crete appears to be getting the best of Gennaro Gattuso. The former AC Milan and Rangers midfielder has been in charge of the Greek Super League side since the beginning of the season, but turned on reporters in a ...
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SDOE Ready to Announce 20 More Lagarde List Names
The Greek Financial Crime Unit (SDOE), along with several tax inspectors, have been investigating the case of the Lagarde List, a list of names of Greek people with Swiss bank accounts. After the investigation, SDOE is expected to announce at least 20 more names. Until now, the inspection of people in the List has yielded approximately 12 million euros. Alexis Tsipras recently announced that inspectors had only been able to check 500 out of the 2,062 names on the List. However, even if the inspection yields more than 2 billion euros, after the money is finally taxed the amount will not surpass 800 million euros. The prosecutors in charge of the case have arranged for 35 inspectors to check the files of each person on the List. However, the process is moving really slow because the inspectors need around 3-4 months in order to fully inspect each file and even then there may be no proof of tax evasion. Christine Lagarde, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director and former French Finance Minister, sent the List to the Greek authorities in 2010.
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Take a walk on the wild side: Kelly Brook flaunts her curves in leopard print bikini as she has fun with fiancé David in Greece
They're busy planning their summer wedding, but Kelly Brook, 34, and her fiancé David McIntosh, 28, already look like they're on their honeymoon. The lovebirds were pictured splashing around in the sea in Mykonos, Greece, where they are enjoying a ...
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Greece : Thessaloniki celebrates the European day without car
This content has not been independently verified. The municipality of Thessaloniki, participates to the European day without car, with closing to traffic the seaside avenue of the city Leoforos Nikis for one day.
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Greek Culture Ministry Releases Caryatids’ Full Body Photographs
New revelations regarding the ancient tomb of Amphipolis have everyone on the edge of their seats. The Greek Culture Ministry has finally released full-body photographs of the two caryatids “guarding” the tomb. After removing three rows of limestone which had been used to seal the wall, archaeologists were able to fully uncover the two caryatids reaching a height of 2.27 meters. They statues are dressed in long chitons and long fringed dresses with folds. They are also wearing sandals, decorated with red and yellow color, while their toes have been sculpted with great detail. The statues are placed on marble pedestals, reaching up to 1.33 meters in length, 0.68 meters in width and, for now, 0.30 meters in height. The front of the pedestals have been sculpted with stanchions following the pattern of the wall lining. The distance between the two pedestals is 1.68 meters, the same length as the opening of the first septal wall where the Sphinxes are located. The pedestal of the eastern caryatid has a distinct red color. Meanwhile, while removing the soil from the area around the caryatids, archaeologists found parts of their hands and arms. While excavations progress, archaeologists have discovered that the tomb is larger than they originally thought. In fact, today, September 21, it was announced that the third chamber held a door which probably leads to another, fourth chamber. Archaeologists working on the site have noted that excavations in the fourth chamber are expected to be very difficult.
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Greek Ship Carrying 762 Safely Arrives in Corfu After Crashing Into Isle
A Greek ferry boat has suffered an accident near the island of Corfu. The ferry was traveling from Ancona, Italy, to Patras in Greece with 692 passengers on board and a crew of 70. All passengers have been safely transported to Corfu, according to private ...
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Mass murder on the Mediterranean high seas
Hania, Greece - When Doa al-Zamel and her fiance embarked on a voyage across the Mediterranean in an Egyptian fishing trawler, they felt their ...
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Last minute holiday bargains to UK, Portugal, Greece, Sri Lanka, France and Belgium
The price includes flights from Manchester on October 13 and two nights' room-only accommodation at four-star Turim Europa Hotel. 0800 111 6271.
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Greek authorities investigate death of Briton in jetski accident on Santorini
Greek authorities are poised to send investigators to Santorini following the death of a Briton killed in a jetski accident involving a close friend two days after he was married on the island. Jeremy Hope, a 39-year-old estate agent from Surrey, was ...
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Port Jefferson couple struck by minivan in Greenlawn, police say
The Rigases were leaving the Greek Orthodox Fair at the St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church on Pulaski Road. The couple was in serious ...
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The Koraes Library of Chios
A center celebrating arts and culture, the public Koraes Library of Chios is one of the largest in Greece and home to a number of historically significant and interesting collections including an art gallery and folklore exhibit. With a history dating back to 1792, the library was completely destroyed by the Turks in 1822 during […] The post The Koraes Library of Chios appeared first on The National Herald.
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Zagoritis New Greek Ombudsman
New Democracy's former Party Secretary Lefteris Zagoritis has taken over the job of Greece's Consumer Ombudsman, replacing Evangelos Zerveas. The post Zagoritis New Greek Ombudsman appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek ferry with Bulgarians shipwrecked near Corfu
Athens. Greek ferry, with Bulgarian tourists on board got shipwrecked near the island of Corfu. The ferry sailed from Ancona, Italy to Patras in Greece.
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Photo Gallery: Crowds flock to Greek Festival
The 28th annual Greek Festival, hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Sumter Street, features Greek music and dancing, and tours of ...
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Crete Hosts 2 of the Best Aquariums in Europe
TripAdvisor has published its annual lists of the world’s best aquariums and water parks. Owing to its two impressive aquariums, Crete features prominently in the report. Based on visitor feedback, Crete’s Aquaworld has ranked 6th on the list of the “25 Best Aquariums in the World.” The aquarium in Heraklion has ranked 14th. As for the “25 Best Water Parks” list, the water park in Faliraki on Rhodes has ranked 18th globally, 4th in Europe. Splash Fun in Tsilivi on the island of Zakynthos has ranked 13th in Europe, while Star Beach Hotel in Crete ranks 17th, Aqualand in Corfu 20th and Acqua Plus in Crete 23rd. The world’s best water park is Siam Park in Adeje, Spain, while the world’s best aquarium is Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Europe’s best aquarium is Oceneario de Lisvoa in Lisbon. No Greek sites made TripAdvisor’s list of the “25 Best Landmarks” in the world, which features Machu Picchu in Peru in the first place. However, TripAdvisor has released a special list with the nine best Greek landmarks. These include the Acropolis, the Meteora monasteries, the Parthenon, the Delphic ruins, the theater at Epidaurus, the Hermes sculpture of Praxiteles, ancient Messini, the Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa on the island of Amorgos and the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens.
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Designers United (Thessaloniki, Greece)
Designers United (Thessaloniki, Greece). Since inception in 2005, Designers United quickly gained an enviable reputation for their distinctive style ...
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Greece Denies Jihadist Training Ground
Greek officials have vehemently denied the country is a training ground for Jihadists, refuting reports radical Islamists were recruiting members. The post Greece Denies Jihadist Training Ground appeared first on The National Herald.
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Always open arms
FITCHBURG -- The sweet smell of roasted lamb, the crooning of Greek music coming from speakers, and the excited chatter of people could be heard ...
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There’s Lies, Damned Lies, and Greek Lies
“Greece faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness, the other to extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly.” The post There’s Lies, Damned Lies, and Greek Lies appeared first on The National Herald.
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Lagarde List Probe Drags On
Four years after first getting a list of 2,062 Greeks with secret accounts in a Swiss bank, the Financial Crimes Squad is still slugging through it for tax cheats. The post Lagarde List Probe Drags On appeared first on The National Herald.
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Olympiakos Pounds Hapless Veria, 3-0
Olympiakos beat Veria 3-0 and replaced the visitors on top of the Greek league on Sept. 20, getting the jump on Costas Mitroglou's first half score. The post Olympiakos Pounds Hapless Veria, 3-0 appeared first on The National Herald.
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Bulgarian President Plevneliev in Azerbaijan (ROUNDUP)
Baku. Bulgarian projects for gas interconnection with Greece and Turkey should be considered an integral part of the Southern Gas Corridor, allowing ...
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Facing Taut Political Showdown, Greece Plans Exit From Troika Deal
With his ruling New Democracy Conservatives slipping further behind the major opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) - which is planning to block election of the next Greek President to force early elections - Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is reportedly directing his finance staff to exit bailout deals with international lenders. The post Facing Taut Political Showdown, Greece Plans Exit From Troika Deal appeared first on The National Herald.
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Mens
Watch American Street Hockey Institute's Mens - Greece vs USA District of Columbia on Livestream.com.
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Greek-Rooted Onex Wins European Business Award
ONEX, an international company founded in Greece, won a significant distinction among over 24,000 companies from 33 European countries for ...
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Italian ferry runs aground off Greece's Corfu island
ATHENS, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- An Italian-flagged ferry with 762 people on board ran aground early Sunday on an islet off Corfu island at the Ionian Sea ...
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5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Registered in Western Greece
The epicenter of the earthquake was in the region of the town of Nafpaktos and it occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers, according to reports of the ...
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Greek ferryboat with Bulgarians aboard sinks in Corfu
Sofia. A Greek ferryboat with Bulgarian tourists aboard has suffered a shipwreck close to the Corfu Island. bTV learned the news from a relative of ...
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One more day to take in Greek Festival
The festival is hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and features a variety of food vendors offering sweet and savory traditional Greek fare, ...
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Sep 19
@neiltyson Does Ant-Artic come from the Greek word for ants? ... @neiltyson Socrates, a Greek, and student of Plato, wrote in his allegory of the cave ...
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Destinations Search for Destinations
Arrivals at or departures from ports of Greece, Italy, Turkey and Albania related to Greek destinations.
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Dancing and sailing in the Greek islands
This is "Dancing and sailing in the Greek islands" by Greek Water Yachts on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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UEFA Europa League: Results and Interesting Stories
One win, a draw and a loss is how the three Greek teams fared in Europa League’s first round games. PAOK Thessaloniki snatched a 6-1 win against Dinamo Minsk at home, Asteras Tripolis grabbed a point with an 88th minute 1-1 draw against Besiktas in Turkey, while Panathinaikos lost to Dynamo Moscow in Athens 1-2. Asteras Tripolis For Group C’s first leg of games, Asteras Tripolis presented a highly organized and passionate team against experienced side Besiktas, from whom they ultimately robbed a point with an 88th minute blistering one-touch strike from Argentinian midfielder Facundo Parra. This was the Arcadian team’s first ever European Cup group stage match and subsequently its first ever point. Astreras Tripolis, Besiktas, Tottenham and Partizan Belgrade all sit at 1st place as the latter two teams also drew in their game. PAOK Thessaloniki The Black and Whites defeated Dynamo Minsk with an impressive 6-1 score. Athanasiadis was handed the MVP award as he scored a hat-trick in less than 20′ mid-way the first half. Before that, Nikolic scored an own goal for the game’s opener. Papadopoulos and Tsandaris, with their first European goals for, PAOK secured the triumph with two second-half goals. The Thessalonians top Group K, while Fiorentina sits at second place after its 3-0 win over French club Guingamp. This was Dimitrios Salpingidis 70th performance in the Europa League (previously called UEFA cup) which puts him in 3rd place of players with the most caps in the history of the tournament. At the same time, Stefanos Athanasiadis sits at first place of all PAOK players of the past as the ultimate top scorer in European Cups with 14 goals. Dimitris Salpingidis also has 14. Panathinaikos Dynamo Moscow landed in Athens without its star player Mathieur Valbuena but that did not stop them from walking away with the much-needed three points. The Greens tried, but their young and inexperienced roster was far too inferior to the wealthy Russian club. A 1-2 loss with hope-returning Dinas goal in the 63rd minute was all Panathinaikos was able to show for this game. This was Panathinaikos long-awaited return to European games. In the past, several impressive wins had made the Athenian team the most recognizable Greek club. But in the last few years, its massive debt forced the club to release all of its star players and start off fresh with many players drawn from its academy. A Greek in Turkey Also worth mentioning is Avraam Papadopoulos, who scored with his new team, Trabzonspor, in the last seconds of the game against Metalist Kharkiv to fetch the much-needed three points.
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Markos Kounalakis: Greece is a good insurance policy for the West
PYLOS, Greece – Marble statues are nothing new in Greece. Recently uncovered in the northern Greek town of Amphipolis are a couple of elaborately ...
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Bulgarian President optimistic on country's future in gas supply
Bulgaria's projects on gas supply inter-connectors with Greece and Turkey should be seen as an integral part of the Southern Gas Corridor and, along ...
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No third bailout for Greece, official says
ATHENS — Greece's finance minister said Friday that his country will not seek additional rescue funds from other eurozone countries after bailout ...
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Militants were trained as pilots in Athens? Greek Police denies
According to the official Greek police press statement, the company was indeed placed under investigation for irregularities in the issuance of ...
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Greek play performs in Sidney
Murder, revenge, mythological creatures, and…laughter? An eclectic combination, but the actors in Montana Repertory Theatre's performance of ...
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Greece trashes report of training militant pilots
Athens, Sep 21 (IANS) Greek police has dismissed a media report that militants were trained in Athens as pilots.
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Newburgh fest: Great day to be Greek
CITY OF NEWBURGH — In the early 1900s, Greeks joined the wave of immigrants settling in Newburgh.
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Opso: restaurant review
And so to Opso, a newish modern Greek in Marylebone which proclaims the attentions of Michelin-starred chefs from Athens, and with an ambition to ...
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'Greek Week' proclaimed in city
There's no need to join a fraternity or sorority to be part of Athens' Greek Week, where the celebration culminates with an attempt at throwing the ...
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Greek Festival in Fitchburg hails proud traditions
Festival-goers dance a traditional Greek dance as the Markos Bouzouki Band performs at the Greek Orthodox Church's 100th anniversary Greek ...
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