An 81-year-old man was killed in Thessaloniki on Monday when he was hit by a motorcycle as he tried to cross the road. The two people on the bike ...
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How the world sees Greece
Monday, August 31, 2015
New Little GREEK eatery opens to Clearwater
Clearwater saw the launch of a new Little GREEK, and specials will celebrate its ... Diners may also download the Little GREEK app to save an extra $3.
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Lagarde and Merkel rule out any GREEK debt write-off
Merkel also set a new standard to determine the sustainability of the GREEK debt, casting aside the hitherto informal yardstick of 120 percent of gross ...
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Brown Ideye leaves West Brom as £10m flop joins GREEK champions Olympiacos
Brown Ideye leaves West Brom as £10m flop joins GREEK champions ... Brown Ideye has joined GREEK champions Olympiacos for undisclosed fee; The ...
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GREEK banks must be recapitalized before capital controls go: Eurobank chairman
Greece was forced to shut its banks and impose limits on withdrawals and capital movements to keep them from collapsing, when its talks with lenders ...
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Greek banks must be recapitalised before capital controls go
Political stability and the successful recapitalisation of Greek banks are needed before Greece can lift capital controls imposed in June to avert a financial meltdown, the chairman of Greek lender Eurobank said on Monday. Greece was forced to shut its banks and impose limits on withdrawals and capital movements to keep them from collapsing, when its talks with lenders over a third bailout hit an impasse and Greece risked having to quit the euro. "The formation of political stability, the successful recapitalisation of the banks and the restoration of liquidity are the basic conditions which will enable the removal of restrictions on capital movements as soon as possible," Chairman Nikos Karamouzis was quoted by the bank as telling a meeting with Greek business federation SEV.
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Greece’s Debt Crisis: Receded but Not Resolved ...
The Greek crisis is not over, even if markets are now paying more attention to Beijing or Washington than to Athens. As soon as euro area countries disbursed the ...
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Western Union reactivates outbound transfer services from GREECE..
Western Union has already reopened much of its in-bound Western Union Money Transfer® service into GREECE, with cash payout of international and ...
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Anteos Chrisostomidis: the GREEK intellectual of our age
Thanks to Chrisostomidis and his colleagues' efforts, the GREEK public broadcaster possesses a valuable audiovisual material of 78 integrated ...
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Arizona Daily Wildcat :: Ives opens up on Greek experiences
With fraternities seemingly dropping like flies and appearing out of nowhere over the past two semesters, students are beginning to wonder, who is in ...
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From Greece to Calais: the migrant trail across Europe
From eastern Greece to the northern tip of France, thousands of migrants fleeing war and persecution tread the Balkan route each day heading for northern Europe. Follow their hazardous journey with FRANCE 24's team of reporters.
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GREEK retail spending drops 12.7% in three months: association
Greece's retailers association on Monday reported a 12.7 percent drop in sales over the last three months year-on-year, as government capital ...
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GREEK elections too close to call
Tsipras accuses the two parties that have dominated GREEK politics for decades of sowing the seeds of the five-year crisis that has plunged hundreds ...
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Relentless flow of refugees continues in Europe
A new group of some 2,500 migrants was ferried to the port of Piraeus, outside the Greek capital, Athens, on Monday. Brought to shore from the…
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Country Winners & Losers For Month, Year: Hungary vs ...
Today, the GREK ETF is down 1.7%, after IMF Head Christine Lagarde told a French newspaper that Greece likely faces a debt restructuring, not outright ...
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Western Union money transfers from GREECE to restart
Western Union on Monday announced the resumption of its service for forwarding money abroad from GREECE, with a cap of 500 euros per customer ...
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Greek Elections: Konstantopoulou Intends to Run Independently and Cooperate with Popular Unity
Former Greek Parliament President Zoe Konstantopoulou announced during a press conference on Monday that she will run “independently” while cooperating with Panagiotis Lafazanis’ Popular Unity in the September 20 Greek elections. “I will contribute, so that this mound [the Popular Unity] will become a large front that will encompass all of us who share similar goals, values, ideals, commitments and a
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German Chancellor Merkel Anticipates Greece Will Fulfil Reform Commitments
German Chancellor Angela Merkel revealed that she expects Greece to proceed with the implementation of the agreed reforms following the September 20 elections. The Greek government had finalized a third bailout deal with international creditors a few days before former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his resignation on August 20. The first 26-billion-euro installment has already been approved,
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This Greek ruin might be from long-lost culture that ...
A drinking vessel decorated with a bull's head is among the religious objects excavated from a site near histoorical Sparta. (Courtesy of Greek Ministry of Culture)
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Western Union Resumes Money Transfers Up to 500 Euro Out of Greece
NEW YORK — Western Union said Monday that it is now offering money transfers out of Greece two months after that service was suspended. Western Union said customers in Greece can use its Paylink agent to send as much as 500 euros a month ($559) to other countries. The Englewood, Colorado-based company said the Greek […] The post Western Union Resumes Money Transfers Up to 500 Euro Out of Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Firebrand Greek leftist backs new anti-bailout party
Greece's firebrand former parliament speaker on Monday threw her weight behind an anti-bailout party recently founded by rebels from the leftist Syriza to contest a snap election in September. Zoe Constantopoulou, a deeply divisive figure, was widely expected to form her own movement but chose instead to back the Popular Unity party of veteran leftist Panagiotis Lafazanis. "I will ally as an independent, as a collaborator, with the Popular Unity party which constitutes the first shield from the storm which broke since the elections were called," Constantopoulou told a press conference, as supporters held up a banner saying: "No to bailouts, Yes to Zoe." Alexis Tsipras abruptly resigned as prime minister earlier in August, days after clinching an 86 billion euro bailout package from Greece's EU and IMF lenders, aiming to crush a rebellion by far-left lawmakers and tighten his grip on power.
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EU says it may offer Hungary more help with migrants
The European Union could soon fund and set up new reception facilities for asylum-seekers in Hungary as it is already doing in Italy and Greece, its migration commissioner said on Monday. Saying he would travel to Budapest soon, Dimitris Avramopoulos told reporters that the EU executive was ready to offer further help to the government as it takes in large numbers of people crossing the Balkans to reach the European Union and would "if necessary, set up a hotspot in Hungary". Already expected to open in the coming weeks in Greece and Italy, where more than 300,000 people have arrived this year by sea, these EU "hotspots" are being funded and staffed in part by immigration officers and other experts seconded from other member states.
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Can a Singer Do Greek Politics Better?
It was a full moon night, with a light breeze to ward off the August heat at a stadium in the seaside town of Marathon, Greece, where in ancient times the soldier Pheidippides set off to Athens to deliver news of a military victory against the Persians. Today this is where thousands of athletes from around the world flock to test themselves every November...will they beat their record and run the traditional 42.1km Marathon to Athens in a shorter time? On this night, one by one sun-tanned locals and seasonal holidaymakers (many Athenians have their weekend cottages here or nearby along the coast) came to the stadium with their folding beach chairs in hand. There was seating available, of course, but as of late, inventive Greeks living by the beach usually bring their own chairs, which admittedly have all the comforts one could expect of a fully-fledged _chaise lounge_. Peacefully, everyone took a spot in the stadium for the concert. But this was no ordinary concert, this was Greek singer Alkistis Protopsalti's first concert as the country's alternate tourism minister. The popular performer was appointed to the post and had stepped in as interim alternate minister on Friday, taking over from model Elena Kountoura. With her glowing smile, Alkistis came to the stage amid hundreds of fans after a brief but witty intro by Marathon Mayor Ilias Psinakis. She coyly thanked the audience and promised to do what she's successfully been doing for over four decades: bringing Greece closer to the world through her song. ART_ VS._ POLITICS When Alkistis was announced tourism minister, I could picture the heckling and sneering comments: "What does a singer know about tourism?" "Wasn't there anyone better trained to select," even SKAI TV Greece went as far as to air a not-so-flattering video of one of the singer's dubious hits minutes after the breaking news. But I really do wonder, does one need to be an expert to take on a Greek ministry? After all, we've seen where_ that_ group got us. I mean, the man who organized the two-hour concert -- which was free to all -- is_ bon viveur_/eccentric/artist manager Ilias Psinakis, who came to power in 2014 by majority vote and took over a totally ravaged Attica municipality attempting in his short tenure (and amid trying times) to make up for lost time and money by tapping into every advantage his seaside municipality has. And he is doing so successfully, without the bickering, inter- and intra-party antics and backstabbing -- the standard _modus operandi_ of Greek politics. And perhaps we should add, that in this country of 11.5 million (plus the staggering numbers of illegal migrants and refugees flocking here as other EU countries in favour of human rights simply "look on"), we have all learned, for lack of trust in any form of "authority," to do things on our own. How does this fit in you ask? Well simply put, most of us kinda know a lot about everything: from politics and plumbing to medicines and management. So if one really wants to survive in the Greek working (and living) environment, they'll basically have to be amateur lawyers, doctors, accountants, politicians or in one word: managers. Which brings me to Alkistis. For over four decades, she has been a role model of a performer. Yes, she's made some not-so-smart choices, like appearing in an ad for a bank, but who hasn't. (I will not examine each and every one of our politicians.) But she has worked hard, diligently and with respect to anything she has decided to take on. I don't know if it's the sport ethic she grew up with as a sprinter in her younger years or her idealistic love of her country being born in Alexandria, Egypt, and displaced by the Nasser hyper-nationalist regime in the '60s, but she feels genuinely proud every single time she travels abroad to perform and represent Greece with her undeniable talent. Had I been asked years ago, I would probably have agreed, even argued, that singers (and artists, in general) have no place in politics, and yet, now, after all the so-called "knowledgeable" and "devoted" individuals who describe themselves as politicians have led my country to the depths of despair, I can only wonder whether instead, we need people who are good managers more so than those who know how to play the game of politics -- i.e. kinda lying, kinda negotiating, kinda compromising, kinda forgetting morals in the process. I admit, I feel both happy and sad for Alkistis, because on the one hand it is indeed an honor for someone who loves their country in the idealistic sense to be asked to become a minister, but on the other, one needs a stomach of steel to cope with all the ugliness of politics... and I would add, the helplessness that accompanies certain decisions, especially in these so testing times for Greece. Protopsalti will be serving as alternate tourism minister in the caretaker Greek government for some three weeks to the snap elections on September 20. At the Marathon concert, attended by several political personalities including former Athens Olympics Mayor and foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis, Alkistis gave us her all. The full moon in the background, the flashing blue and white lights, the talented musicians, the historic location and the weary-of-promises audience all made up the picture of Greece today: paradise lost... after all, tomorrow is another day. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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Approaching Greek election finds indecision in place of hope
… now dominating dinner tables across Greece: the upcoming general elections. Like … Athens University. “Overnight, it seemed, Greece was grappling with bankruptcy and … with the small, rightwing Independent Greeks. With his former partner displaying …
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Why I swam across the Mediterranean in solidarity with refugees
Contrary to the cruelty attitudes of today, 70 years ago the world opened its arms when it was Europeans fleeing crisis – and benefited as a result Last Friday, I swam from Turkey to Greece in solidarity with the refugees who are making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean into Europe. I crossed from Kaş, a Turkish resort town where European tourists flock in the summer, into Greek waters near Kastellorizo, a Greek island 5km kilometres off the coast of Turkey. The crossing is near where many refugees have crossed the Mediterranean in recent months. The situation here is tense. Earlier in August, refugees were locked in a stadium on Kos and the Greek government sent riot police to deal with refugee protests. So why did I do this swim? I was motivated, first, by a deep concern that thousands of people are drowning off the coast of Italy and Libya, being tear-gassed in Macedonia, blocked by razor wire on the Hungarian border. I am concerned that many European governments are responding with force to people who have risked everything for the sake of survival. My swim was nothing compared to the distance, uncertainties and challenges many refugees face on their way to Europe Related: Angela Merkel’s humane stance on immigration is a lesson to us all | Will Hutton Continue reading...
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Daimler 'ready to cooperate' with Greek corruption probe ...
ATHENS: German carmaker Daimler said Monday that it is willing to cooperate with Greek authorities investigating allegations that bribes were paid in ...
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The Italian crisis is not GREEK
The negotiations leading to a potential way out of the GREEK crisis could have been an opportunity for Italy to deal with the dire difficulties of its ...
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GREEK holiday island of Lesbos 'overwhelmed' by 13000 refugees and migrants
The GREEK island of Lesbos is being pushed "beyond breaking point" by a record number of refugees arriving in the last few days, with 13,000 ...
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A Greek Couple Saved A Syrian Refugee Stranded At Sea For ...
World A Greek Couple Saved A Syrian Refugee Stranded At Sea For 13 Hours. The man was on a boat with 39 other Syrians heading to the island of Kos.
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Where do Lehigh, Lafayette rank in Greek life ...
But Lafayette, which was studying whether to eliminate Greek life, came in at No. 48. Perhaps a surprise there, although fraternities and sororities still draw 35 ...
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Coast Guard Picks up 2500 More Migrants
ATHENS — Greece’s coast guard picked up nearly 2,500 migrants from the sea in dozens of search and rescue operations, part of a relentless flow of people seeking the safety of Europe after facing war and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The coast guard said Monday it had rescued 2,492 people in […] The post Coast Guard Picks up 2500 More Migrants appeared first on The National Herald.
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Meimarakis Expects to Win, But Doesn’t Rule Out Working with SYRIZA
ATHENS – Evangelos Meimarakis, the temporary leader New Democracy (ND), emphasized the need for national consensus at what he called a crucial period for Greece. In an interview in the newspaper Proto Thema he said he was certain that ND will come in first place in the upcoming elections. “Our ambition is to be the […] The post Meimarakis Expects to Win, But Doesn’t Rule Out Working with SYRIZA appeared first on The National Herald.
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GREECE says hello to bickering, bailouts and ballots
During his term as Prime Minister, GREECE came perilously close to being forced out of the single currency union, a situation that was only avoided by ...
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#ASandwichADay Day 31: Nelly's Taste of GREECE
•Price: $6.95. •Where: Nelly's Taste of GREECE. •Why it's today's sandwich: The tzatziki. But I'm getting ahead of myself. You don't go to Nelly's for speed ...
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Zeta Psi fraternity strives for GREEK community
“[What] Zeta Psi wants to do is, we want to build that community to be more friendly so that we're all a GREEK community rather than just all houses ...
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Germany's Merkel expects Greece to comply with obligations, no room to cut loan interest rates
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is making clear she expects Greece to continue complying with its obligations to creditors after upcoming elections, and says she doesn't see any possibility of reducing interest rates on its bailout loans.
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As Greek elections approach, indecision replaces hope ...
Syriza’s fate will be determined by vast number of erstwhile supporters who have indicated they remain undecided They stroll through Syntagma Square ...
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Capital controls, snap polls hit Greek retail sales; drop ...
ATHENS: Greek retail sales are expected to drop by 12.7 per cent in the three months to August, as capital controls and a three-week bank closure hit ...
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Merkel: expect Greece to fulfil obligations after election ...
Merkel: expect Greece to fulfil obligations after election Germany's Merkel expects Greece to comply with obligations, no room to cut loan interest rates
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Government-Chartered Ferry Eleftherios Venizelos Shuttling Thousands of Refugees Daily Off ...
Criticized by local authorities on the islands and international agencies monitoring the refugee crisis, the GREEK government has stepped up its efforts ...
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GREEK GDP surge higher than originally expected
A woman walks past an art installation at the Stock Exchange in Athens, Greece, 04 August 2015. he GREEK stock exchange opened on 03 August ...
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Roma reject Chelsea interest in GREEK defender -- Report
According to Italian outlet Calcio News 24, Italian club Roma have rejected advances from Chelsea for their 24-year-old GREEK centre back Kostas ...
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GREEK police fire stun grenade at migrants on Macedonian border
THESSALONIKI (AFP) - GREEK police fired a stun grenade at migrants protesting on the border with Macedonia on Monday, most of them Syrian and ...
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Greece's "invisible negotiator" may assuage bailout fears ...
ATHENS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The appointment of Greek bailout negotiator George Chouliarakis to be finance minister in a caretaker government may help ...
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Activates Out-Bound Money Transfers from Greece to More Than 200 Countries and Territories
… Union Money Transfer® service from Greece through its Agent, WorldBridge Payment … 1,500 Agent locations across Greece. Western Union Money Transfer® transactions … ELTA - Greece’s Postal Authority are not subject to Greek capital …
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Famagusta Journal: Cyprus Hopes Reunification Talks Will Revive a Resort, Population 0
When Turkey invaded in 1974, troops found a resort suburb empty after its mainly Greek Cypriot residents fled, and they sealed it off with barbed wire.
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Western Union Resumes Outbound Money Transfers From Greece ...
Western Union said it resumed money-transfer services that allow customers to move funds from Greece to more than 200 countries following the Greek government’s ...
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Kareena Kapoor turns 'GREEK Goddess' at ramp
New Delhi :Celebrating a decade in the fashion industry, ace designer Gaurav Gupta, with Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan in tow, today ...
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GREEK company Elizafruit awarded in Poland
The renowned GREEK importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables ELIZAFRUIT, with headquarters in Warsaw's Central Vegetable Market (Bronisze), ...
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EU promises faster migrant help, list of 'safe countries'
PARIS (AP) — A top EU official says the bloc must work faster to set up special migrant processing centers in Greece and Italy, acknowledging that European countries have acted too slowly to handle the huge waves of migrants this year.
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