... policies at its border with GREECE in March, some 8 800 migrants were detected on the Eastern Mediterranean in the period between April and June.
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How the world sees Greece
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Kristi Stassinopoulou & Stathis Kalyviotis: NYN review – psych-folk reactions to GREECE'S economic ...
Four years ago, with the Greekadelia album, Kristi Stassinopoulou and Stathis Kalyviotis shook up their country's folk scene by matching the traditional ...
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The Sound Of Ancient Greek In 'The Illiad'
The classic Greek epic poem The Illiad attributed to Homer regales the listener with tales of the siege of ancient Troy. "The World According to Sound" podcast reads the poem how it was intended — aloud and in ancient Greek.
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Greek university entry requirements announced on Wednesday
The Greek Ministry of Education will announce the university entry requirements on Wednesday. Based on the nationwide exam results, a drop in entry requirements in expected in most schools. The only exceptions appear to be that the Medical Schools of ...
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Greek Roasted Okra with Feta, Mint and Cherry Tomatoes – Bamies Sto Fourno
Fresh cooked okra is a special dish in Greece. While it is just a humble vegetable, it can taste fantastic when done right, or horrible if you do it in a hurry. But the secret to making it special, is that it requires a certain process for its preparation.
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GREECE grapples with more fugitives as it strives to avoid tensions with Ankara
As GREECE struggles to strike a balance between international law and Turkey's demand for the extradition of eight Turkish officers, it was confronted ...
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ICYMI: Downtown Brooklyn's GREEK Revival Temple
If you have wandered through the plazas and past the tall towers of MetroTech, you probably have walked right past an austere GREEK Revival temple ...
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Crisis killing GREEK banks' expansion hopes
Greece's third bailout, which forced domestic banks to restrict their international activities, is curbing what ambitions they may have fostered. GREEK ...
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Deftones Slay at the GREEK Theatre
Deftones performed at the GREEK Theatre in support of their latest album Gore, released in April. Yelawolf and Sister Crayon opened the show on ...
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A Greek Stamp for John Catsimatidis
The Greek-American businessman, John Catsimatidis, will be flying to Greece aboard his private jet in order to receive the entrepreneurship award of The International Foundation for Greece, at an event to be held at the Acropolis Museum September 1st ...
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Drink Like a Greek (with Greek Wine!)
Greek wine doesn’t have the best of reputations—and that’s even if you’ve heard about it. Which is a shame, as Greece has some excellent wineries and the quality is only getting better. This Sunday, there’s the opportunity to sample a selection ...
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Gabrielle Carteris, President of Screen Actors Guild
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Gabrielle Carteris, a Greek-American who in April became the first woman to be elected president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) since its merge with the American...
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Korakaki ‘Shoots’ Down Government for Not Inviting her to Olympic Winners Tribute… Read her Response!
Greek President Prokopis Pavopoulos met Olympic medal winners at the presidential mansion on Thursday, but organizers insinuated that shooting star Anna Korakaki, aged 19, was unable to attend due to a vacation in France following her Olympic win. Her absence left the government red-faced as she had won two of Greece’s six medals at the […]
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EU Letter Violates Greek Constitution, Alternate Justice Min Says
“The letter of Valdis Dombrovskis, Pierre Moscovisi and Marianne Thyssen does not only violate the Greek Constitution but also the EU institutional acquis,” Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos said in a statement on Thursday. “The three European officials essentially ask the Greek government to intervene in the independent Greek justice in favor of (former ELSTAT chief Andreas) Georgiou, […]
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Seven Turkish Nationals Seeking Asylum in Rhodes and Alexandroupoli
Seven Turkish citizens are reportedly seeking asylum in Greece, reports Greece’s daily newspaper Kathimerini. The newspaper reports that the Turkish citizens approached Greek authorities in Alexandroupoli, northern Greece, and also on the island of Rhodes, in the southeastern Aegean. The newspaper reports that the couple seeking asylum in Alexandroupoli are university professors, parents of two […]
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France’s Most Wanted Fraudster Arrested in Luxury Athens Apartment
France’s most wanted fraudster, Alli Shoobhi Kassem, was arrested by Greek authorities in Voula, an up-market suburb on the Athens coast. The French authorities had issued a European warrant for his arrest for illegal activities that include money laundering. The 56-year-old, originally from Lebanon, was located by the Greek police in a luxury apartment. The accused […]
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This Artist Is Morphing Real-Life Goddess Rihanna With GREEK Deity Aprhodite
Thanks to Scottish artist Reilly who merged Ri Ri's visage with that of the classical GREEK goddess in a digital collage, museumgoers will be able to ...
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British woman fighting for her life after gas cylinder fell on her head in Greece
… fighting for her life in Greece after a 15 stone gas …
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Gold medalist Korakaki slams Greek government
… Korakaki lashed out at the Greek government after she missed out … 19-year-old, who won two of Greece's six medals this … the tribute event led by Greece President Prokopis Pavlopoulos went ahead …
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Naval cooperation between Greece and Israel growing stronger
Military cooperation between Israel and Greece is reportedly growing stronger. A large Greek Navy vessel carrying hundreds of naval cadets, who are anticipated to command warships in the Greek military, arrived in the Israeli northern port of Haifa this week.
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Tickets Giveaway to See Josh Groban Perform at the Greek
One lucky KTLA viewer texted in to win a pair of tickets to see Josh Groban perform live at the Greek Theatre Saturday, August 27th. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Thursday, August 25th, 2016.
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Greek PM Tsipras proposes doubling Juncker package at PES summit
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday Europe needs a new progressive agenda that will focus on growth and lowering unemployment, following a summit of the Party of European Socialists (PES) in Paris, where he was invited as an observer.
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Valuable ancient Greek artifacts stolen from SF antique shop
A burglar ripped off several artifacts dating back to ancient Greece from an antique store in San Francisco’s Jackson Square, police said Thursday. The items with a combined value of $50,000 were taken from the store on Hotaling Place, an alley near the ...
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Greece Teen Turns Self In After Stealing Donation Jar
A teenager seen on video stealing a Lollypop Farm donation jar has turned himself in to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Seventeen-year-old Jacob Bauer of Greece surrendered after the video went public. He’s been charged with petit larceny and ...
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Moderne Barn Plans Reception to Salute Citizens of Lesvos, GREECE
29, to benefit the citizens of Lesvos who unselfishly made financial sacrifices to aid the refugees who flocked to GREECE. Cohosting “The Heroes of ...
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Greek mainland destinations record strong August for 2016 tourism season
August 2016 is shaping up to be windfall for the all-important tourism sector in recession-plagued Greece, with most traditional holiday destinations reporting full occupancy, while other less-known destinations are also recording increased arrivals ...
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Greece’s ferry traffic sinks by 9.14% during summer season 2016
Greek islands ferry traffic fell by 9.14 percent between June 1 and August 18 in comparison to the same period last year, financial newspaper Naftemporiki reports.. According to the last data disclosed by the Shipping and Island Policy ministry, during ...
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Professor Mohamed Chtatou Lectures in Greece on Religious Pluralism in MENA
Rome – Our columnist Professor Mohamed Chtatou traveled to Kiato in Greece to lecture on religious pluralism in the Middle East at the invitation of the Centre for Religious Pluralism in the Middle East -CPRME- and the University of Peloponnese.
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Portelos Plans to Appeal
On August 23, jurors in Brooklyn Federal Court ruled against Greek-American teacher Francesco Portelos from Staten Island in his lawsuit for violation of labor and human rights, and workplace bullying....
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Greece must shield refugees from winter, crime: UN
[Migrants sit in the refugee camp of Lagadikia, some 40km North of Thessaloniki, during the visit of UN high commissioner for refugees on August 25, 2016]Greece must step up efforts to protect thousands of refugees and migrants from the coming winter and boost security in its camps, the UN's top refugee official said Thursday.
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UN refugee chief laments 'at risk' Syrians in GREECE
Ending a two-day visit to GREECE on Thursday, the UN high commissioner for refugees lamented the thousands of Syrians “at risk” of violence and ...
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Beatrice Place holds Great Steak Out event
Beatrice Place of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities and home to the Northeast GREECE Neighborhood Program recently hosted the Great Steak Out ...
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Greek Embassy in Italy: No Greeks among victims of earthquake
The Greek Embassy in Rome in a post on Facebook informed that based on the latest data Greek citizens were not among the victims or casualties of the earthquake. It also called the Greeks in the area of Lazio to donate blood.
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Greek Festival preparations underway
Preparations continue for one of the city's most popular events. Volunteers have been gathering for the last couple of months, preparing food for the upcoming Greek Festival. The last couple of days, Dolmades has been the food of choice. Dolmades features ...
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'Meet the GREEKS': National Pan-Hellenic Council emphasizes community, unity
Victor Wilson, the vice president for student affairs at the university, addressed the gathering of current and prospective GREEK Life participants to ...
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Greek President Meets With Olympic Winners at Presidential Mansion
Greek President Prokopis Pavopoulos met Olympic medal winners at the presidential mansion on Thursday. During the reception, the Greek president welcomed the athletes of the Rio Olympics and thanked them for setting a good example for the younger generation who can see what is possible with work and effort. “You are the living expression of […]
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Opa! Greek Fest takes over Central Fresno this weekend
The 56th annual Greek Fest is expected to draw thousands to Central Fresno. The three day event celebrates Greek tradition and brings a glimpse into the culture and cuisine. This year they are back with even more food -- showcasing dozens of greek vendors ...
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How to pronouce every food you need at Greek Fest
… sandies. (Photo: Indianapolis Greek Festival) Saganaki At some Greek restaurants, this melty … cooks in different areas of Greece cite different recipes. Oregano is …
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The Latest: UN seeks improvements in Greek refugee camps
… . 25, 2016. Numbers arriving in Greece have ... more Photo: Thanassis Stavrakis … . 25, 2016. Numbers arriving in Greece have ... more Photo: Thanassis Stavrakis … Latest: UN seeks improvements in Greek refugee camps BELGRADE, Serbia (AP …
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Places We'd Rather Be: In Greece with Emily Ratajkowski
Hey there, how's your Thursday going? Did your #tbt get a shit-ton of double taps? Are you up to date on the latest exchange between Hillary and The Orange One™? Is your VMAs drinking game in order? Regardless of how you answered any of those questions ...
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Opa! Fresno Greek Festival Aug. 26-28
It's time for the Greek Festival. The event will be held on the grounds of the beautiful St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard in Fresno (SW corner of 1st & Clinton) on August 26, 27 & 28 - 2016. An event beloved by the community, this year's ...
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JACK RASMUS – Greek Debt and the New Financial Imperialism
This week marks the first anniversary of the 2015 Greek debt crisis, the third in that country’s recent history since 2010. Last Aug. 20-21, 2015, the ‘Troika’—i.e., the pan-European institutions of the European Commission (EC), the European ...
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7 Turkish citizens seek asylum in GREECE: local media
In Alexandroupoli, northern GREECE, a couple, both of whom are university professors, and their two children applied for asylum in order to seek ...
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Unity for Defiance: Filming in the Anarchist Capital of GREECE
Unity for Defiance: Filming in the Anarchist Capital of GREECE ... wisdom, and intelligence concerning the current socioeconomic state of GREECE.
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Opa! 56th Annual Greek Festival Aug. 26-28
It's time for the Greek Festival. The event will be held on the grounds of the beautiful St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard in Fresno (SW corner of 1st & Clinton) on August 26, 27 & 28 - 2016. An event beloved by the community, this year's ...
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WHEN WILL IT STOP? Brussels demands even MORE aid from EU members to help stricken Greece
Jean-Claude Juncker's EU Commission said other members of the bloc must not "turn their backs" on the impoverished country as it struggles to cope with a refugee influx. Interior Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos called for more border guards to help ...
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Travel+Leisure: The world’s 15 most romantic hotels
Two Greek hotels, Mystique and Katikies are among the World’s Most Romantic Hotels according to Travel+Leisure which notes the following: "A good hotel, much like a good relationship, has that perfect alchemy of comfort and excitement, intrigue and ...
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Greece’s Summer Ferry Traffic Shrinking
Ferry traffic to the Greek islands has dwindled by 9.14 percent in peak season (June 1-August 18) compared to the same period last year, according to Shipping and Island Policy ministry data published by financial daily Naftemporiki this week. Capital ...
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Classy kleftikos back on the menu as Great Barr favourite Lakis Greek Kitchen reopens in Walsall
A POP-UP Greek taverna which has been a big hit among Great Barr residents over the past few years is to officially reopen its doors on Saturday (August 27). Lakis Greek Kitchen, formerly of Aldridge Road, is launching for a third 'season' at a new ...
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The Daily Heat Index: Emily Ratajkowski Gives Instagram Followers a Gift From Greece
Model and "Blurred Lines" babe Emily Ratajkowski is no stranger to giving the world what they want, shifting from earlier retail work to high fashion and tasteful erotic art. Her 7.5 million Instagram followers got a surprise treat yesterday when a full-on ...
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