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Athens hotels are charging an average rate of 79 euros per night for a double room this month according to online booking site Trivago. This is the fifth-lowest rate among European capitals, a survey by the website shows. In Greece the highest rates are t... ...
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ATHENS--Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis Tuesday insisted Greece would soon reach an agreement with its troika of international inspectors.
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His will to impose tougher penalties for offenses related to the health sector announced earlier today Greek Health Minister Makis Voridis, noting that instances of patients’ blackmailing or doctors’ bribery, which are currently categorized as misdemeanors, will be treated as crimes in the future. This means that any possible offense will carry heavier penalties for those found guilty. Voridis submitted a blueprint for the crackdown to former Supreme Court prosecutor Ioannis Tentes, who holds the position of anti-corruption coordinator since last year. According to the plan, there will also be changes to the disciplinary councils, which will have larger judicial functionality in the future, in order to achieve greater transparency. On the contrary, the health sector officials’ responsibilities will be limited. In addition, the Ministry’s plan foresees the introduction of an electronic booking system for surgery, in an attempt to tackle “under the table” payments and doctors’ bribery. This was a usual practice followed by both doctors and patients in order to gain priority and avoid delays in their cases. Last month, speaking to the Greek newspaper “Kathimerini,” General Inspector of Public Administration Leandros Rakintzis said that the Central Disciplinary Council (CDC) of the National Healthcare System (ESY) seldom punishes public doctors for offenses. “I have found serious delays in the issuing of decisions by the council. More than 60 cases are in danger of not being heard due to the statute of limitations, while quite a few of the decisions need to be appealed,” he underlined.
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Dubbed “the friendly game that no one wanted”, Serbia's 2-0 victory over Greece at Hania on Tuesday will not stay long in the memory of most Greek ...
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by Associated Press Firmino scores in Brazil victory over Austria Associated Press - 18 November 2014 15:48-05:00 GENEVA (AP) — Brazil newcomer Roberto Firmino made his mark on the international scene Tuesday, before Lionel Messi's Argentina faced Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in England. Firmino, a 23-year-old midfielder making his second appearance for Brazil, scored with a 25-meter shot in the 83rd minute to seal a 2-1 friendly win against Austria. Brazil, which had led through David Luiz's header in the 64th, made it six straight wins since the World Cup in coach Dunga's return as coach. On a busy night, Belarus won 3-2 in Borisov to end Mexico's five-match unbeaten run. Raul Jimenez had twice put Mexico ahead in the second half. Japan beat Australia 2-1 in a clash of 2015 Asian Cup favorites. Also, it was Slovenia 0, Colombia 1; Greece 0, Serbia 2; Iran 1, South Korea 0. News Topics: Sports, Soccer, Men's soccer, Men's sports People, Places and Companies: Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazil, Austria, South America, Latin America and Caribbean, Western Europe, Europe Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Former Greek Finance Minister between 1996 and 2001, National Defense Minister between 2001 and 2004, and PASOK member Giannos Papantoniou, as well as his spouse, Stavroula Kourakou, were given a four-year suspended imprisonment by a Misdemeanors Court on Tuesday after they were found guilty of submitting an inaccurate wealth statement. The two were given the choice to buy off their sentence at a rate of 10 euros per day, while the court ruled that it should be suspended if they file an appeal. Furthermore, the couple was also sentenced to an additional fine of 10,000 euros each and they were awarded by the court a second fine of 50,000 euros for moral damages to the State. The couple’s inaccurate wealth statement for the 2009 financial year was the reason the sentence was imposed, while they both face an additional trial on Thursday regarding their wealth statement for the 2008 financial year, which is also under examination by authorities. The Former Minister wife’s name was amongst those cited in the so-called “Lagarde list,” which included numerous of Greeks with bank accounts at the Geneva branch of HSBC. Kourakou had an account under her name, containing a total of 1.2 million euros. In his defense, the Former Minister claimed that he was not aware of the sum, adding that these money belonged to his wife, her ex husband and their children. The Appeals Council will rule in the coming days whether the two should be indicted for their wealth statement for the 2010 financial year as well.
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A Greek former finance and defense minister has been convicted of failing to declare 1.2 million euros ($1.5 million) that his wife had placed in a Swizz bank account. An Athens court on Tuesday sentenced ...
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Serbia beat Greece 2-0 in a lackluster friendly match Nov. 18 on goals from Radoslav Petrovic and Nemanja Gudelj in a game that didn't matter. The post Serbia Beats Hapless Greece 2-0 appeared first on The National Herald.
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A teleconference between troika and Greek government officials on Tuesday led to the lenders’ estimate for next year’s fiscal gap being reduced but not to the point where the two sides are in full agreement over the content of the 2015 budget, which is du... ...
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No one seems to hear the bellowing echoes for justice in Cyprus. Ever since the Turkish military invasion of the island in 1974, trapped citizens keep asking why and what is happening to their country. Why has this elusive justice evaded the island for so many years? Is it because justice is selective and does not exist? Or, is it because Cyprus does not deserve it – that cannot be so, for everyone deserves justice! Is it maybe because Cypriots have been gullible, trusting outsiders to solve their own problems? Or worse, is it because their own governments have for so many years failed to establish policies to protect the nation from harm’s way? Whatever the reasons, reality speaks for itself. Today, Cyprus has not only lost its way through incompetence and corruption, but its territorial integrity is under threat – once again – by the same aggressor, with serious consequences in the making. Turkey has initiated a campaign of military provocation against Cyprus on the pretext that it “does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus.” Ankara’s flunky, Dervis Eroglu, the Turkish-Cypriot leader and his party, defended Turkey’s behaviour claiming that “Turkey acts under the instructions of the Turkish-Cypriots to explore for natural gas on their behalf.” Equally, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who perceives himself as the next Sultan of a delusional new Ottoman Empire, went a step further. He issued instructions to his naval chief and commanders to apply “rules of engagement.” Indirectly, this is an act of war. His orders are aimed against Greek, Israeli and Cypriot ships “to shoot and destroy” when “perceived” to pose a threat to Turkey’s national interests. Along with that instruction, Ankara has also issued additional warnings in the form of blackmail to Nicosia: “Cyprus must cease all its exploration activities for natural gas in return for peace and stability.” Meanwhile, “Barbaros,” the seismic Turkish frigate exploring for gas, maintains its route of intimidation and continues to trespass into Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) while escorted by warships in readiness to protect it with military action. Turkey’s aggressive behavior certainly does not help to build bridges of trust between the two countries or its neighbors. Under these conditions, Cyprus had no other option but to cancel the bi-communal negotiations indefinitely – something it should have done so years ago. This came as a shock to both Turkey and the Turkish-Cypriot leadership – they never anticipated such a move by the Republic of Cyprus. The termination of the talks has cost Turkey and the Eroglu regime a political setback and spoilt their devious plans for the island. No longer in the limelight, Eroglu – with his ego wounded – has been pleading with the United States, the UN and the EU to use the influence of their good offices to sway the Greek-Cypriot side to return to the negotiating table “unconditionally.” Cyprus on the other hand, refuses to consider such a move until Turkey stops its provocations. Stalemate! Even the USA – for the first time ever – has declared that ‘Turkey’s actions undermine the continuation of negotiations for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem.” The European Parliament has also criticized Turkey’s behavior and has adopted a resolution, making it abundantly clear that Cyprus has “full sovereign rights to explore its natural resources.” Under international law, those rights were never in dispute by anyone – except for Turkey – but at least the resolution reaffirms the obvious. EU also demanded that Turkish vessels operating illegally in waters and around the EEZ of Cyprus “be withdrawn immediately,” and called upon Turkey to sign and ratify without further delay, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a part of the “acquis communautaire.” Undeterred, Turkey has decided to recognize neither the European Parliament resolution nor international law. This is coming from a country that keeps begging for EU membership; a country that depends on EU markets for 80% of its exports; and a country that without the financial and military support of the West would still be called today the “poor nation of Europe.” The present EU resolution is not panacea but it certainly provides good news for Cyprus and a slap on Turkey’s face. If Turkey continues to disrespect international law, it is hoped that the next course of action would lead to a string of trade and economic sanctions – like the EU and other powers did with Russia. The resolution also opens up the floodgates for Nicosia to initiate legal action against those companies colluding with Turkey’s illegal gas exploration within Cyrpus’ EEZ. The Republic of Cyprus is now armed with a small political leverage it never enjoyed before. This is an opportunity to start and defend its own interests. With the right strategies in place, Turkey can be isolated until it starts to behave in a civilized manner. Yet, the government is reluctant to initiate effective measures. In fact, it should have closed all crossings indefinitely by now until the Turkish-Cypriot leadership and Ankara both start to behave with integrity. If this political opportunity is applied wisely, will certainly transform the entire geopolitical climate in Cyprus and the greater area. Misuse this and it’s lost forever; for time is of the essence! Turkey without a doubt has lost its trustworthiness. It is the only country in the area that keeps on making enemies rather than friends. The Turkish Prime Minister refuses to accept errors of judgment; instead, he is livid at the backlash his regime is receiving from Russia, the EU and the outside. Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel, and Iraq have humiliatingly turned their backs on his government for supporting Sunni fundamentalism and the likes of Islamic State (IS), Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood – all driven by the desire of Jihad. Their slogan is mutual: “God is our objective; the Qur’an is the Constitution; the Prophet is our leader; jihad is our way; death for the sake of God is our wish.” Yet, backlash do not seem to stop Erdogan’s grand delusions, which are becoming more dictatorial by the day. At home, outspokenness and opposition to some of his government’s policies are not allowed and are often punishable for “unturkishness.” Neither is freedom of expression, where a great number of journalists are imprisoned for speaking out; but the greatest controversy of all has been his mega-ambition: the construction of his 1,000-room Aksaray (White Palace) – that dwarfs the White House – and his 250-room private residence, costing nearly one billion euros. Such mega-projects not only are obscene but also indicate that Turkey’s Prime Minister (now declared a life-long President) enjoys an extravagant and omnipotent lifestyle. Such an attitude is reminiscent of a by-gone era of Sultan despotism and Nicolae Ceausescu’s repressive Romanian regime. The overwhelming population and his government’s opposition is angered by his power-hungry behavior. Politically, Turkey is rapidly losing NATO’s respect but also straining its relations with the USA for refusing to take part in the defense of Kobane Kurds fighting the IS. Instead, Turkey remained inactive and watched the slaughter of Kurdish civilians. Such indifference to the plight of innocent civilians in full view, has given rise to international condemnation and abhorrence of Ankara. The Kurdish people living in Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran will not easily forget Turkey’s calculated behavior in Kobane. It will probably trigger the demise of the 10-year old AKP Erdogan regime and break up Turkey. The 28-million Kurds will demand their own territorial boundaries in eastern Turkey and will use all means to establish a Kurdish nation. In the process, the entire region will be destabilized for years to come and if the IS has anything to do with it, will then turn into chaos. World diplomacy is never what it seems but dealing with Turkey is an area of grave uncertainties, especially when it comes to Cyprus. The discovery of vast amount of natural gas deposits in Cyprus’ EEZ has certainly transformed the Eastern Mediterranean. The island is likely to become the hub for energy trade and possibly turn Cyprus into the Switzerland of the Med – that is if the Cypriot government starts to govern the nation on the basis of meritocracy and not under the existing “politicocracy.” High stakes are now at play with big players on board. Because of Cyprus’ energy market potential (and no other reason), the world has spoken out for justice in Cyprus. Now, one has to wait and see how the international community deals with those words of support against Turkey’s provocations. This is also the right time for Turkish-Cypriot citizens (not the political party hierarchy) to break their silence and finally come out and be counted; do they want to reunite the island under one Cypriot EU-member nation or do they want to remain separated? They cannot have both. Today is a good day to start…
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Greece’s bonds fell on Tuesday on reports talks are deadlocked over the nation’s next aid disbursement. Greek 10-year yields rose the most in more than two weeks as the government and its international creditors remained deadlocked over a final round of m... ...
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A new draft bill prepared by the Interior Ministry gives all second-generation immigrants living legally in Greece the right to apply for citizenship, whether they were born in the country or have completed certain levels within the Greek education system... ...
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This year, while the eurozone’s economy is grinding to a halt, the Greek economy may be able to grow by 0.6 percent, after six years in a row of recession. Greece follows the example of other countries of Europe’s periphery, such as Portugal and Spain ...
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HUGH DALLAS has stepped down as head of the Greek Refereeing Committee after his assistant was attacked in the street. Dallas, 57, who was ...
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Serbia beat Greece 2-0 in a lackluster friendly match Tuesday on goals from Radoslav Petrovic and Nemanja Gudelj as the two countries attempted to recover from humiliating home defeats in European qualifying. Petrovic headed in a freekick from Zoran Tosic ...
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Greece will be looking to get their first win after continuous loss when they take on Serbia in their next match. Greece VS Serbia live stream will be ...
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This yogurt gelée is a great way to turn Greek yogurt into a delectable little dessert mound. And it's super easy to make! And best of all, this whole dish ...
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His confidence that the country will achieve a “safe” agreement with its lenders if it remains calm, expressed Greek Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis during a meeting with President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias. “In the final straight ...
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Dallas was given the job after continued pleas from Greek clubs for a foreign official to take on the administrative role following several match-fixing ...
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Image Comics launches ODY-C this week, a new title retelling The Odyssey as a futuristic, gender-swapped sci-fi epic. Written by Matt Fraction (Sex ...
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Burien's 'The Greek House' was recently voted as “Best Mediterranean Restaurant” in KING5's Best of Western Washington viewer's poll. Owners ...
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(Alex Robinson/ The Penn) Members of the IUP greek community shaved their beards to raise awareness for male health as part of Movember.
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The head of referees in Greece's Central Refereeing Committee (KED) has stepped down, the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) said on Tuesday, four days after matches were suspended indefinitely following an attack on a KED official. Hugh Dallas, a retired... ...
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Negotiations with the Troika are currently at a “complex” stage. This was revealed earlier today by Greek government Vice President Evangelos Venizelos, after his meeting with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras at the government headquarters, in which Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis was also present. Venizelos underlined that the ongoing complicated negotiations with Greece’s creditors served two goals. First, the country’s exit from the current program, and second, paving the way for the next day. As he said, Greece’s partners acknowledge that the results on the fiscal front were impressive, although they are still skeptical towards the country mainly because of the political and social climate. The country’s internal situation, which Venizelos described as “sterile and unproductive,” is hampering the negotiations, he said. In addition, the Greek government Vice President noted that both negotiating sides have their own self-evident and legitimate priorities. For Greece, are its national goals, while for the lenders is to prevent the Eurozone from slipping back into a crisis. At the same time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was striving to carve out its own role and have it extend to areas such as the Eurozone, he said. “In other words, this game is very difficult, very tough and very specific, and we must create the conditions for an unbroken domestic front,” Venizelos stressed, while adding that the message is simple and clear: Greeks must support the effort, while main opposition party SYRIZA must rise to the level of responsibility and maturity demanded by the current conditions. Refuting scenarios that wanted the government’s trust towards Hardouvelis to be trembled, Venizelos declared that the Finance Minister enjoys the government’s absolute support and should not be targeted.
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His opinion that the discovery of Cyprus’ natural gas resources should be seen in the light of cooperation between the region’s countries, expressed the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, responsible for Energy Diplomacy, Amos Hochstein. The key for the of major new discoveries of natural resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Hochstein, is cooperation, while he expressed his disagreement with the individual countries’ strategy of making their own expensive infrastructure by copying one another. Responding to reporters’ questions regarding the gas reserves found in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State said that he does not share the belief that these deposits are few, although he underlined that the research is still at a primary level and we must wait for the ENI/KOGAS drilling results to be made public. Regarding the best transport pathway which Cyprus’ resources should follow to reach Europe, the US official said that the issue should be addressed in the broadest sense, which is “looking at the Eastern Mediterranean in its whole, from Israel to Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, Greece and, possibly in the future, perhaps Lebanon.” Furthermore, Hochstein underlined that any steps to be taken should respect the political aspect, adding that the existing infrastructure should be used, rather than a reproduction of costly projects from each country. “The more we cooperate, contributes to better results for the stability, security and prosperity in the region,” he said, highlighting that the region’s countries share common interests. The Eastern Mediterranean can be “a very good example that if our policies are correct, the benefits of natural gas will be very important and impressive,” for the global energy market as a whole and for the European Union in particular.
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The United States Geological Survey said that a magnitude 5.4 earthquake has hit Athens, Greece. The epicenter of the quake was located south-west of Prokopion town, ...
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President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso (R), President of European Council Herman Van Rompuy (C) and Greek Prime Minister Georgios Papandreou attend the press conference after the ...
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A few hours after two 5.1-Richter quakes struck the Gulf of Evia, north of Athens, Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Tuesday heralded a readiness exercise to ensure that Greek authorities are prepared to respond adequately in the event of a stron... ...
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The Independent Greeks parliamentary group on Tuesday backed the party’s decision not to support any candidate to succeed President Karolos Papoulias in February’s election, regardless of who the nominee is. All 13 of the right-wing anti-austerity party’s... ...
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The head of referees in Greece's Central Refereeing Committee (KED) has stepped down, the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) said on Tuesday, ...
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His worries that the negotiation with the Troika is hindered by the sterile internal political situation, expressed Greek government Vice President and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos, characterizing the process of transition to a new era as “complicated and difficult.” Speaking on the sidelines of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Venizelos underlined that “in relation to the big issue of interest for the country, which is the exit from the crisis, the memorandum, the Troika surveillance and the transition to a new era, it is obvious that there are difficulties. The negotiation is complex and hard. That is because this is a negotiation that ends the current program and opens a new context, a new institutional regime of a completely different quality, which ensures the substantive equality of Greece in the Eurozone and the European Union.” In a direct attack against main opposition party SYRIZA, Venizelos said that in a situation in which “the future of Greece is at stake, all Greeks need to understand that without a domestic front of consensus, without an understanding and a commitment, we cannot achieve these national goals.” Furthermore, Venizelos highlighted that it is impossible for political forces that aim to have a significant role in the country not to realize that they must contribute to the good of the Greek economy. “On the other side, however, we have nagging, misery, lack of consensus, small partisan ulterior motives. These are things we have to overcome,” the Venizelos concluded.
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Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis Tuesday insisted Greece would soon reach an agreement with its troika of international inspectors.
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Is it acceptable for children with disabilities in institutions to be kept in caged beds because of a shortage of staff to supervise them? As shocking as it may sound, for the government of Greece the answer appears to be yes. Last Friday, the BBC reported ...
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"Greek coffee" may be a matter of national pride in the Mediterranean nation. But increasingly, Greeks are embracing espresso, an imported brew. Chalk it up to globalization.
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Greece is locked in tough negotiations with its foreign lenders, with "nerves stretched" on both sides, the finance minister warned on Tuesday, raising the temperature as Athens tries to exit an unpopular bailout programme. Inspectors from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund were due to return to Greece after the results of the European bank stress tests last month, but have ...
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Archaeologists uncovered another part of the majestic mosaic at the Roman baths in Plotinopolis, Didymoteicho, northern Greece. 90 square meters out of a total of 140 square meters have been currently uncovered and present the unusual – for the area – theme of sea creatures. The west side of the central scene depicts sea centaurs, dolphins, Nereids, and the young Evros, son of the king of Thrace Kassandros, emerging from the water. The newly revealed piece shows two sea horses and two cupids, framed by panels decorated with birds and nature patterns. One cupid is holding the sea-horse, while the other appears to be thinking. The mosaic is made of glass and it is surrounded by tendrils and ivy leaves, a fact that according archaeologists honors Greek god Dionysus. The mosaic dates to the second half of the 2nd century AD and the beginning of the 3rd century AD, and it belongs to a triclinium (a formal dining room with three beds) bath. As the excavation process continued, archaeologists came to the conclusion that the site used to operate as a public Roman bath and it was not part of a luxurious villa as they originally thought. Furthermore, they uncovered four stone wheels, axes and spears, proving that during the early Christian period (4th-5th century AD) it operated as a pottery workshop. Plotinopolis is a Roman city founded by Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century and it was named after his wife Pompeia Plotina. The city would later be one of the most important towns in Thrace. The archaeological site is located northeast of Didymoteicho, on the hill of St. Petra, where Greek soldiers found Roman emperor Septimius Severus’ gold bust in 1965.
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Greek-Australian Jordan Tirekidis broke Australia’s weight loss record by losing 204 kg in a year, through the method of sleep hypnosis. His story was broadcasted on yesterday’s episode of “A Current Affair” on Channel 9. Just two years ago, Jordan ...
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Troika representatives are furious because the Greek government has failed to come up with any concrete measures to plug the fiscal gap since ...
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On a remote outcrop in divided Cyprus, Greeks and Turks have put aside decades of enmity to restore their shared cultural heritage, battered by war and neglect. Every day for the next 16 months, Greek and Turkish Cypriots will be working on the Apostolos ...
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Three years ago, Greek yogurt was on fire. Today, as the category has matured, its growth has slowed to a more modest pace, while one market ...
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In response, the University Greek Life is encouraging its Greek members and University students to delete Yik Yak and share the deleted app screen ...
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Algiers — Troupes from Algeria, Greece, Burkina Faso and China played Monday night at the National Theatre Mahieddine Bachtarzi (TNA), part of ...
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In Athens, tens of thousands of people marched to oppose austerity and commemorate the 41st anniversary of the student uprising against Greece's ...
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But he's actually trading one Greek obsession for another. His next project? A 20-minute musical about religious rites in ancient Greece.
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A whopping 87% of Dartmouth students polled by student newspaper The Dartmouth support keeping the Greek system on campus, despite recent vocal opposition from the college's faculty and the newspaper itself. Additionally, The Dartmouth reports, 86% of ...
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A retired FIFA referee in charge of appointing match officials in Greece has suspended his duties after his assistant was injured in a street attack that triggered the indefinite suspension of the country's football leagues.
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by Associated Press After games halted, setback for Greek refereeing Associated Press - 18 November 2014 10:07-05:00 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A retired FIFA referee in charge of appointing match officials in Greece has suspended his duties after his assistant was injured in a street attack that triggered the indefinite suspension of the country's football leagues. The Greek Football Association says Hugh Dallas will limit his duties to referee training following Friday's attack on referee Christoforos Zografos, who was severely beaten with wooden clubs. The 57-year-old Dallas was appointed earlier this year to oversee refereeing in an effort to combat perceived corruption in the sport. The Greek federation is planning an emergency board meeting Thursday to consider its domestic suspension, as well as the formal replacement of national team coach Claudio Ranieri, who was suspended after Greece lost to the Faeroe Islands last week. News Topics: Sports, Sports governance, Men's soccer, International soccer, Professional soccer, Soccer, Men's sports People, Places and Companies: Greece, Western Europe, Europe Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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THESSALONIKI, Greece – Stooped and unsteady, Djordje Mihailovic walks among rows of discoloured marble crosses of Serb soldiers slain a century ...
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Greek Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis on Tuesday called for calm in tense negotiations with the country's international creditors. Speaking with President Karolos Papoulias before heading to the Maximos Mansion for talks with Prime Minister Antonis Sam... ...
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Public Order Minister Vasilis Kikilias called an emergency meeting at the ministry after seismologists claimed that there is a possibility for another, stronger earthquake. The two earthquakes on Tuesday morning have alarmed authorities and forced the Greek minister to call all pertinent state agencies and organizations to an emergency meeting in order to generate a strategy to deal with a potential earthquake within the next few days. However, ministry officials say that the meeting will be nothing more than a drill to see the level of alertness of state agencies in case of an earthquake, according to iefimerida.gr. Seismologists are divided on the issue of another earthquake. Some say that was the major earthquake and there won’t be another to follow. On the other hand, seismologists Akis Tselentis, Kostas Papazachos and Elias Tsiapas say that there will be more earth tremors and they will be stronger. Speaking to parapolitika.gr, seismologist Elias Tsiapas said he estimates there will be another earthquake on November 23 that will measure between 5.1 – 5.6 on the Richter scale. He also said that after December 6, there will possibly be another one that will reach 6.2 points. Akis Tselentis, director of the Greek Geodynamic Institute said that there will possibly be another earthquake in the Evian gulf but it will not activate the dangerous Atalanti rift. He also said that earthquakes of the 5.0-5.5 magnitude cannot affect the Atalanti rift. Professor of seismology Kostas Papazachos said that Tuesday’s earthquake was not the main one and we should not exclude the possibility of more earth tremors within the next few days. On the other hand, professor of geology Euthymios Lekkas said that this was the main earthquake since there were four major tremors of such magnitude. Speaking to Skai television, he said that the earthquake was not strong enough to activate neighboring rifts.
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