GREECE is becoming an important part of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a ...
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Monday, July 4, 2016
GREECE has second highest rate of spending in NATO
GREECE has the second highest spending in NATO on defense, after the US, according to figures issued Monday by the alliance. The country is one of ...
Police Break Up Crime Ring Responsible for Hundreds of Burglaries
The Greek police put an end to the activities of the biggest burglary racket in Greece. The group, mainly consisting of Georgian nationals, has been active since 2010 with 137 burglaries in homes as well as four heists and other crimes. The first 30 members — 25 Georgian, 4 Albanians and one Bulgarian — […]
Cheating Alvaro Wants Half of Athina Onassis’ Inheritance
Greek heiress Athina Onassis has blocked all her joint bank accounts with Brazilian playboy Alvaro “Doda” de Miranda Neto after he was found in bed with a blonde sister of another horseshow jumper. The move comes after recent rumors that her soon-to-be-ex will seek more than the eleven million dollars that the prenuptial agreement allows. […]
Greek capital controls can be lifted when confidence in banking system is fully restored: Finance Minister
"The more the public believes that the recapitalization process was indeed a good one, that the banks are indeed very stable, that we are indeed taking the appropriate measures to deal with the bad loans, if ... money starts returning to the banks, this ...
Greece cruise past Iran to notch all-important first win
TURIN (2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments) – Greece got their campaign at the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin off to the best possible start with a comfortable 78-53 win over...
Why human-first approach works
As Greek physician Hippocrates, regarded as the Father of Medicine, said, "You may be able to cure occasionally, but always make sure you comfort." In medical profession, human beings must come first, not the system.
Tsipras Points to COSCO Deal As a New Phase for Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras signed a deal with Chinese shipping giant COSCO on Monday in an effort to “help the country stand on its feet.” Addressing a business forum in Beijing, Tsipras said that “we are sending a strong message to the ...
GREEK utility exec slams EU for lack of free carbon units
The EU is unfairly penalising GREEK utilities, which must pay for their EUAs, by not adjusting rules that allow neighbouring Eastern European utilities to ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Impresses In GREECE'S Victory Over Iran
The GREECE national team got their Olympic qualifying campaign underway against Iran on Monday, and Giannis Antetokounmpo impressed in the ...
No verdict yet on GREEK former Barclays trader
Reporting restrictions on the verdicts were lifted on Monday after the jury failed to reach a verdict on two other defendants, 44-year-old GREEK-born ...
Death of GREEK entrepreneur shakes business community
The apparent suicide of Kyriakos Mamidakis, the founder of a leading GREEK fuel supplier, has sent shockwaves through an Athens business ...
Russian lawmaker welcomes Greece to share Russia’s experience of settling refugee problem
Russia has experience in addressing migration problems as after a state coup in Kiev, about 1.5 million Ukrainian citizens moved to Russia, a lawmaker says
Greek Exhibit in DC a Unique Experience
WASHINGTON, DC – The exhibition “The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great,” at the National Geographic Museum is different from the typical variety of such presentations, the Washington Post reports....
Clergy-Laity Congress Underway in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN – The 43rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America officially opened on July 4 in Nashville. The Orthros and Divine Litury were held in...
Greece's orange2fly takes delivery of first aircraft
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Eleven companies submit requests for four Private TV license tender
A total eleven companies submitted requests to participate in the private television license tender that “puts an end to 25 years of illegality” so Media Minister Nikos Pappas. The license procedure takes place through an international tender and will be conducted by Greece’s independent regulatory authority, the National Council for […]
Greek PM says Brexit wake-up call for EU to reform
Visiting Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told Xinhua here Monday that Brexit is a wake-up call for the European Union (EU) to reform its policies. While noting that Brexit "will take a much greater toll economically on Britain than on Europe," the ...
China to step up cooperation in developing GREECE'S largest port
BEIJING -- China and GREECE agreed Monday to work together to make the European country's port of Piraeus a gateway for Chinese goods and ...
GREECE and Italy top European luxury hotel list
According to a Luxury.Hotels.com study published Monday, the most expensive place in Europe to take a holiday this summer is southern GREECE.
Cristiano Ronaldo has his chance at Euro redemption, 12 years later
Cristiano Ronaldo stood in the center circle and wept, inconsolable. Portugal, after 17 years without defeat in Lisbon, had lost the one that really mattered, beaten 1-0 by Greece in the final of Euro 2004. Ronaldo was 19, prodigiously talented ...
China seeks to share sea projects with Greece
Premier Li Keqiang and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addressed … Li said that China and Greece, being countries with ancient civilizations …
Little Greece girl declares her independence every day
There are Fourth of July events happening all around Rochester on Monday. It all culminates in the fireworks downtown Monday night. Among those taking part in the celebrations is little Kaydence Wade who ran in the Scooby race in the Town of Greece.
Amanzo'e in Greece is Most Expensive Hotel in Europe
The Amanzo'e, located in Southern Greece's Peloponnese region, leads the Luxury-Hotels.com rankings with a minimum rate of Euro 1779 over the summer. Second most expensive is the Le Dune hotel in the South of Sardinia (Euro 1645). The most expensive hotel ...
Greek Government’s Attempt to Change Electoral Law a Simultaneous Smoke Screen and Strategy
In April, when the Greek government was ready to sign the painful memorandum with lenders in order to close the bailout program review, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called the plenary claiming he will reveal all the names of corrupt Greeks who led the ...
Greek Port Deal Heralds Closer China Ties, Says Alexis Tsipras
BEIJING—Greece’s agreement to sell a majority stake in the Port of Piraeus, the country’s biggest, to Chinese shipping company China Cosco Holding Co. is expected to usher in greater financial cooperation between the two countries, Greece’s Prime ...
GREEK tycoon, 84, shoots himself in the head after family business fails
An 84-year-old GREEK tycoon has killed himself after his family business fell into bankruptcy — the latest apparent victim of his country's financial crisis.
Condor Airlines Technical Problem: Emergency Landing in GREECE
A Condor Airlines aircraft with over 60 Mauritian passengers has had to execute an emergency landing at the airport of GREECE on Sunday night, July ...
Russian lawmaker regrets trans-Balkan oil pipeline deal not implemented
The 285 km pipeline was designed to ensure Russian crude oil deliveries from the Bulgarian city of Burgas to Greece
Brimming with joy! Smiling Queen Maxima showcases a statement hat as she welcomes the President of Greece to The Hague (and even wears it during lunch)
Queen Maxima showcased her signature style this afternoon as she opted for a colourful oversized hat while greeting the president of Greece as he arrived in the Netherlands. The Argentinian-born royal was pictured in a wide-brimmed cherry coloured ...
Experience the Romantic Mood of Mykonos at a Luxury Private Dinner for Two at the Sea
The Greek island of Mykonos is known for being a party scene during the summer months. However, the island has much diversity to it, which few people know about. On your next trip experience the most unique and romantic experience of a lifetime that is sure to create amazing memories for your and your loved one. […]
China, Greece pin great hopes on Piraeus port
China and Greece have great hopes for Piraeus port, as attested to by the meeting of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras on Monday. Li met with Tsipras in Beijing on Monday afternoon, with much of their meeting focused on ...
It’s July 4, but Overall They Feel More Greek than American
When a major world event occurs and Greek-Americans ask: “what does this mean for us?” which “us” are they talking about? “Us Greeks”? or “us Americans?” If your favorite Olympic...
Hillary Clinton Shared Classified Information on Greek Debt, Bailout
Newly released emails from Hillary Clinton’s private server reveal that in 2012, while still Secretary of State, she shared classified information about how Germany viewed the prospects for a Greek...
Chinese Premier meets with GREEK PM in Beijing
A number of agreements are expected to be signed during the GREEK prime minister's visit. Tsipras has already met with Chinese Foreign Minister ...
[DVD Review] George Lazopoulos Puts a Twist on GREEK Mythology with 'Medousa'
Thanks to the wonderful and very offbeat Mondo Macabro I've seen more GREEK films this year than all the years in my life combined. That is to say ...
Last boat from Lesvos
Every evening in Mytilene, capital of the GREEK island of Lesvos, dozens of young Arab and African men gather at the base of a statue modelled, ...
MEET THE INSPIRATIONAL PHILHELLENE WHO HELPED MAKE CHICAGO'S GREEK ...
What does STEM mean? Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. “These subjects were gifted to us by the GREEKS,” said Catherine.
Greece’s Media: 11 Groups Bid for Four Private TV Licenses
The five-member committee in charge of the tender will now look through all applications to ensure that the channels vying for one of four licenses have gathered all the required paperwork for the bid to be legal. State Minister Nikos Pappas expressed ...
Watch VICE's New Film on Professional Gaming in GREECE
In GREECE, just like other countries around the world, high-profile video gamers, playing for money, have become superstars. But not all of them are ...
Croats and Greeks pummel each other during Waterpolo match in Belgrade
Croats and Greeks pummel each other during Waterpolo … teams of Croatia and Greece met up. The Greek team felt they … . All of a sudden the Greek coaches jumped in the pool … won the tournament by beating Greece 11-9.
Greek shipping and oil pioneer Mamidakis commits suicide
Shipping and oil pioneer Kyriakos Mamidakis, whose oil company filed for bankruptcy last month, killed himself at his home in Athens on 3 July, according to a medical examiner's report. A police spokesman said Mamidakis was found dead with a gun next to ...
This Place Looks Abandoned: UNESCO Forsakes Crimea's GREEK Ruins
UNESCO stopped caring about the maintenance of the Tauric Chersonese monuments for political reasons, according to the speaker of Russia's ...
Olympic torch travels first-class thanks to Malta-based charter company
Following a lighting ceremony in Athens on April 21, the torch embarked on a seven-day relay across Greece. The torchbearer, Ibrahim Al-Hussein, was a Syrian refugee who lost part of his right leg in a bomb attack in 2012. He carried the torch through the ...
Greece-China Relationship of Strategic Importance, PM Tsipras Says
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras‘ official visit in China started on Monday with the welcoming ceremony in front of the People’s Congress, at Tien An Men Square in Beijing. Earlier on Monday, Tsipras met with the President of the People’s Congress ...
This is how countries around the world see America
According to Pew, the majority of respondents from nearly every country polled (Spain, Poland, Sweden, GREECE, Italy, Germany, Hungary, France, the ...
COSCO deal will help GREECE stand on its feet, Tsipras says
GREECE'S deal with Chinese shipping giant COSCO is “helping the country stand on its feet,” Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in Beijing on ...
Interview: Cooperation with China brings opportunities to Greece: Greek PM
BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Cooperation with China will bring massive opportunities for Greece and many other countries, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told Xinhua on Monday. The Greek head of government is in Beijing for a five-day visit to boost ...
Dutch fly south in search of sun
Travel company TUI says bookings to Greece and Spain last week were up 80% on the same time last year,...
EU: enemy of workers and immigrants
With anti-EU sentiment running high among working people in France, Spain, Italy and Greece, the vote for Brexit will encourage opposition to the EU elsewhere in Europe. The main purpose of the EU is to maximise the profits of the imperialist ruling ...