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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

This Greek grandmother could win the Nobel Peace Prize

SKALA SYKAMIAS, Greece — Emilia Kamvysi is not the typical Nobel Peace Prize candidate. The 86-year-old is not a politician, activist or lawyer. Her days are simple and slow. Like other Greek retirees on the island off the Turkish coast, she cooks for ...


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Greece returns 55 migrants to Turkey as part of EU deal

Of these migrants, 15 where accommodated in camps in Lesvos, while the other 40 were transferred on the island from camps and detention centers in Corinth, Orestiada, Xanthi, Kos, Leros and Samos. Twenty of the migrants are from Algeria, five from Morocco ...


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Greek start-ups compete at DLD innovation festival in Israel

Tel-Aviv this year is once again organizing the innovation festival DLD, with the participation of thousands of representatives from global multinationals and investors, an event that confirms the emergence of the Israeli capital into an international hub ...


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Refugee children to start first classes in GREECE

Volunteer gives a lesson to refugee children at Diavata refugee camp, in Thessaloniki, GREECE on June 6, 2016. ( Ayhan Mehmet - Anadolu Agency ) ...


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Greek and UK Ministers discuss Cyprus and Brexit

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Tuesday met British Minister of State for Europe and the Americas Sir Alan Duncan for talks centred on the Cyprus issue and bilateral relations in light of Britain's exit from the European Union, as well as European ...


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College Students Told to Stop Saying ‘Greek Life’ Due to ‘Cultural Appropriation’

A staff member at the University of California Merced directed students involved in a fraternity or sorority to stop using the phrase “Greek Life” because he said it “appropriates Greek culture.” Students at UC Merced told College Fix on Wednesday ...


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Greece to begin schooling migrant children next week: minister

ATHENS: Greece will begin schooling some 1,500 children of refugees stuck in the country on October 10, the education ministry said on Wednesday. "Schooling refugee children falls under Greece's international obligations," Education Minister Nikos Filis ...


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Marcus Lemonis reveals 6 secrets to nailing a sales pitch

Below are six dos and don'ts for giving a great sales pitch, based on feedback Lemonis and Simple GREEK VP Sam Lundy gave the entrepreneurs.


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The Head + The Heart hit The GREEK on Saturday

This Saturday, October 8, Seattle-based indie-folk band The Head and The Heart will come to GREEK Theatre in Berkeley. After taking almost a year off ...


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Greek Archbishop will not discuss religious education with Filis

The spokesperson of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Athens Harris Konidaris commented that Archbishop Ieronymos will not discuss the issue of religious education in schools with the Minister of Education Nikos Filis. Mr. Konidaris also dismissed pro ...


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Straight Talk MD: Greek and Regular Yogurt

Dr. Brandy Patterson joins us to talk about yogurt and Greek yogurt. Both may have health benefits, but be sure to read the labels first. Tuesday's High School Sports Highlights Tuesday's high school sports scores & highlights. The social media driven ...


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Some researchers think there's a limit to how long humans can live - but others disagree

Ikaria, a Greek island renowned for the longevity of its residents. iStock/3quarks For thousands of years, throughout recorded history, people have searched for a way to live longer. And we've made remarkable strides, especially in the past century and a ...


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Greek-Albanian exchange of non-papers on ‘Cham’ issue causes uproar

Revelations made by the Albanian Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati that Greece and Albania had exchanged non-papers on the issue of ‘Tsamouria’, lands located in a region of western Greece that Albanian argues belong to citizens of Albanian descent who ...


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Greece to begin schooling refugee children next week

EU-funded initiative would start at six schools in Athens and three other towns, before being expanded to the rest of the country through October. Russia said Wednesday it was suspending joint research on nuclear energy projects with the United States as ...


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Greek Notes

Sigma Kappa will be hosting their annual pancake dinner Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets will be $5 in the commons and $7 at the door. Attendees will receive all you can eat pancakes and have a chance to win door prizes. All of the proceeds ...


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Moscovici: EU must offer short-term measures for Greek debt

Greece had outdone every other EU member-state for the sheer number of reforms carried out simultaneously and it was now time for Europe and the Eurogroup to do their part, presenting specific short-term measures for Greece's debt, European Commissioner ...


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3,500-Year-Old Golden Rings Tell Story Of The War-Riddled Rise Of Greek Civilization

A year ago, a team of archaeologists from the University of Cincinnati (UC) hit the jackpot when they unearthed a Bronze Age tomb laden with riches, including weaponry, jewelry, and precious golden rings. Researchers have since been focusing their ...


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Greece Seeing Rebound in Economy for 2017, But Not Everyone Is Optimistic

Greece is working to turnaround its struggling economy and expects a strong 2017, but some investors don't think the country's economy is out of the woods yet. The price of oil is on the rise this morning as the weekly U.S. inventory data is expected to ...


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A Day in Tarpon Springs, Florida Is Like a Day in Greece! [photos]

That’s right, Florida is awaiting you and once you arrive in Tarpon Springs you will be transported to Greece . . . well, not literally. However, what you will find in Tarpon Springs is a Greek experience. The historic waterfront is located only some 20 ...


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Framework ready for first electricity auctions in Greece

Commencement of electricity auctions, with the state’s blessing will soon be a reality in Greece, where households, businesses and industries for decades relied on a state-run utility that held an absolute monopoly on the generation, transmission and ...


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Tourism in Greece Increases by Expedited Visa Approvals Using Biometric Data

This past year visitors from Russia increased significantly due to an improved processing time of visa approval which used biometric data, such as fingerprints. As recent as last month the amount of visas issued in Russia by Greek consular services increased some 140 percent from September 2015, reaching 57,270 compared to 24,000, ekathimerini.com reported. According […]


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Greece Set to Experience Rare Rex Blocking Phenomenon

Greece is about to experience a rare meteorological phenomenon known as Rex Blocking. The last time that it experienced the unusual weather experience was on October 3, 1991, when temperatures fell to 16 degrees centigrade within one or two days. In meteorology, blocking happens when centers of high pressure and low pressure set up over […]


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Greek Finance Ministry: Revenue €809 million above target in September

The Greek General Secretariat of Public Revenue announced that the target set for September was exceeded by 809 million euros, with the Ministry of Finance commenting that this is the 'best answer' to alarmists. For the nine-month period between January ...


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ICRC and GREEK authorities agree on need for standard approach to dignified management of ...

ICRC Regional Forensic Adviser Jan Bikker praised the commitment and support shown by the GREEK authorities at the round-table meeting: "An ...


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Strikes to shut GREEK airports for 4 days

GREEK airports will shut down from Sunday, the air traffic controllers' union said Wednesday as it announced a four-day strike, local media reported.


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California College Says Use Of The Term ‘Greek Life’ Is Cultural Appropriation

… that use of the terms “Greek,” “Greek Life,” “Pledge” or “Rush” is … ? Greek people? Our traditions have continued for over 200 years. Greek Life … new terms into campus events. “Greek Week” has been renamed “Fraternity …


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Successful DESFA deal in interest of both SOCAR and Greece

… negotiations with Greece on purchasing a 66-percent share in Greek gas operator … ,” said Baylarbayov. Both SOCAR and Greece know the importance of the … SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Baylarbayov …


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Greece Says That ‘Cham Issue’ Not Up for Discussion

Greece is not discussing the issue of Cham Albanians in its bilateral talks with the neighboring country, the foreign ministry said in a press release on Wednesday, responding to claims the issue is up for discussion. “Greece is not discussing the ...


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2nd International Conference on Greek literature in Cairo on October 11

The strong and historic ties of the Greek and Egyptian civilisations highlights the 2nd international conference on Greek literature that will be held in Cairo organised by the School of Languages and Translation of the University Al Ahzar in Cairo.


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Refugees Flow to Greece From Turkey Via the Evros River Crossing

Refugees and migrants are passing through Greece via the Evros border river between Greece and Turkey according to data presented on Wednesday by the coordinating body handling the refugee crisis. The latest information shows that 214 refugees entered ...


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Amazing 3,500-year-old Greek "Lord of the Rings"discovered

Archeologists say they have discovered the ‘real’ ‘Lord of the Rings’, after a 3,500-year-old ancient warrior’s skeleton was unearthed amid a treasure trove of ancient artifacts in Greece. The grave was discovered in the spring of 2015 by Jack L.


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Greek air traffic controllers: 4 days of strikes next week

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Four days of strikes called by Greek air traffic controllers next week are expected to disrupt flights across and into the country.


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Germany's Merkel: Closing of Balkan Route Does Not Solve Migrant Crisis Long-Term

According to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the closing of the Balkan route does not solve the crisis in the long-term. In an interview cited by BTA, she stated that the closing of borders on the Balkans has merely deflected people seeking asylum to Greece and has put the country in an even harder situation. “The closing of the Balkan route did reduce the number of people entering Germany indeed, but it increased the number of people entering Greece,” added Merkel. She pointed out that in the weeks before the agreement with Turkey was signed, 45,000 people sought asylum in Greece. “If this number is estimated, compared to the population of Germany, it is like having 360,000 people coming here in such a short period of time – much more than the worst month last year – November,” explained Merkel and added that she insists on a radically new approach to the refugee problem due to the ever increasing flow towards Europe. Days before her visit to Africa, Merkel admitted that it is Germany’s fault that the Dublin Agreement is not functioning because the country opposed the wish of EU member-states with external borders for common defence of the borders. “We opposed the quota principle for distribution of refugees of which we are now trying to convince all European members-states. Now, these people, however, are in front of our door and to ignore them or send them away will not solve the crisis,” said Merkel.  


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Cyprus hands over remains of Greek soldiers killed in 1974 fighting

Cyprus hands over remains of Greek soldiers killed in 1974 fighting The Cypriot commissioner for humanitarian affairs apologized to the relatives of the killed men for the delay in recovering and delivering the remains of their loved ones for burial.


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BREAKING Major Greek airport evacuated as holidaymakers complain of “stinging eyes”

Scores of holidaymakers have been forced to wait outside Rhodes Airport. Travellers are reportedly complaining of stinging eyes and are coughing. The cause of the symptoms is currently unknown. There were reports of delays and cancellations at the airport ...


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Greek-Turkish Dogfights Over the Aegean With 23 Violations of Greek Air Space

There is no end to Turkish provocations in the Aegean with interventions over Greek air space and Athens FIR (Flight Information Region). Greece’s daily Kathimerini reports that six Turkish F16 jets and one CN-235 navy jet were responsible for 23 ...


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Consumer Spending Drops Further in Greece

Consumer spending in Greece dropped further in 2015 as a result of continuing recession, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Household spending declined further as average monthly expenditures in 2015 amounted to 1,419.57 euros ...


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UC Merced Is The Latest University To Try And Ruin Greek Life With Bullcrap Political Correctness

This upcoming rush season at UC Merced, the University has sent out instructions forbidding students involved in Greek life from using the word “Greek” in their recruitments. Furthermore the University has also banned the use of the words “rush ...


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Try the Taste of Greece Festival

StLukeGo.org October 14-16 400 Prospect St. East Longmeadow Open for lunch and dinner all three days, fresh, homemade Greek specialty food to eat in or take home. Greek culture and entertainment, live music, dancing, cooking demonstrations, shopping and ...


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Greek Police Break Up Gang That Excavated, Sold Antiquities

ATHENS, Greece — Greek police said Wednesday they have broken up a major gang that illegally dug up thousands of antiquities and exported them for sale by conniving European auction houses or directly to private buyers. A spokesman for the southern ...


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Seniors Make Up 20% of EU Tourism, Spend Less, Prefer Greece & Spain

The EU’s 65+ travelers account for one in five tourism nights, or 20 percent of the Union’s tourism activity but spend 20 percent less per day while on holiday, according to a Eurostat study released on occasion of World Tourism Day (September 27 ...


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Family of Thornbury student injured in freak accident on GREEK island appeal for help in fundraising ...

A YOUNG man from Thornbury is fighting for his life in a GREEK hospital after a freak accident on holiday. Lewis Evans, 18, had been travelling on a ...


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New York City GREEK Film Festival Opens

Director Tassos Boulmetis (l.) with New York City GREEK Film Festival (NYCGFF) Director Prof. James DeMetro (r.) at the opening day of the 10th ...


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Greek fund launches process to privatize largest national motorway

ATHENS, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The board of directors of Greece's privatization fund (HRADF) on Wednesday launched the privatization process of Egnatia Motorway, the country's largest national motorway. This launch was one of the last few prerequisites for ...


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Spotted: Yeeroh Modern Greek Grill on South Street

A banner on the side of 1412 South Street promises “Yeeroh: Modern Greek Grill” is coming to the long abandoned building. We reached out to owner Yiannys Degermentzidis who tells us it is too early to comment yet on the business. This, despite the ...


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Pozar Thermal Springs Popularity on the Rise

The thermal springs of Pozar in northwestern Greece are drawing tourists from Russia, Poland, and Ukraine, as ANA-MPA reported. The foreign visitors arrive daily with buses for a one-day excursion organized... The post Pozar Thermal Springs Popularity on the Rise appeared first on The National Herald.


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GREECE vs Cyprus live stream, preview, prediction

National GREECE and Cyprus met 5 times, 4 victories celebrated Greeks and once won footballers of Cyprus. The hosts seem to be moving away from ...


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The Latest: Education for Refugee Children Starts in GREECE

GREECE'S education minister says a program to provide schooling for refugee children will start Monday and will include those whose families are due ...


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Energy minister: Bulgaria-GREECE gas interconnector should be launched in commercial ...

“I have no doubts that the second phase of the market test of the Bulgaria-GREECE gas interconnector will be successful,” Bulgarian Minister of Energy ...


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Commercial flights to be halted in GREECE for 4 days due to strikes

A passenger sleeps during a strike at the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos in Spata on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. (AP Photo).


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