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Monday, October 24, 2016

Greek Parties Suspended At UC Berkeley After 2 Women Report Sexual Assaults

Student leaders at the University of California, Berkeley decided to suspend parties at the school’s fraternities and sororities after two women reported that they were sexually assaulted at off-campus parties earlier this month during the same weekend.


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Greek businesses flee to Bulgaria to avoid tax issues

More than 15,000 Greeks have registered new companies in Bulgaria's tax offices in the first quarter of 2016, according to data provided by the Greek embassy in Sofia. On average, a dozen accounts opened in Bulgarian banks on a daily basis this year ...


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7 Incredible Cities in Greece where You can Spend Your Vacation

Greece is the country with the oldest culture in the world. It is in the southernmost part of the Balkans peninsula and it is surrounded by Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea. There are endless number of ancient spots that are good to be ...


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Columbus fast-casual Greek chain adds Hilliard restaurant

The sign outside proclaims No. 1, but for Ferdinand Cela, the new gyro restaurant in Hilliard is actually No. 6. The local restaurant operator opened his newest No. 1 Gyro Shoppe at 4567 Cemetery Road. “This is a very nice location,” he told me.


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Tara Reid Steps Out in Skimpy GREEK Goddess Bikini at Halloween Bash: Photos

“Fun nights as a GREEK goddess at the @maximmag Halloween party #maximhalloween,” she captioned the clip. Chris Brown, Casper Smart, Dancing ...


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Ekathimerini: Four jets enter GREEK air space

Athens. Four Turkish military aircraft entered GREEK air space without permission on Monday, according to military officials in Athens, writes ...


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USS Wasp makes port visit in GREECE after 4 months at sea

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp transits into Souda Bay, GREECE, Oct. 24, 2016. Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to ...


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Harvest of prized Greek saffron, Krokos, starts in Kozani

Farmers in the rural area of Kozani, northern Greece, started harvesting “Krokos”, the local saffron produced by the crocus flower, one of the most important products of the region which have been cultivated for decades. Hundreds of farmers in the ...


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The astonishing story of Greek anarchists and Syrian refugees

A volunteer’s account of two refugee camps, and how Athens anarchists provided a solution to a crisis in their city. Humans move and drift and migrate for all kinds of reasons. From life to death we cross borders, thresholds and crossings and we hope ...


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Average spending per trip to Greece -9% in January-August 2016

Based on provisional data by the Bank of Greece, the balance of travel services showed a surplus of €2,923 million in August 2016, down 10.6% from a surplus of €3,271 million in August 2015. More specifically, travel receipts in August 2016 fell to € ...


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Greek Ministers Discuss Budget Targets With Creditors

Targets of the Greek budget for 2017 were discussed at the meeting between Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos, Alternate Finance Minister George Chouliarakis and the institutions representing Greece’s creditors on Monday. The talks focused on a number of issues: * The review of the primary surplus for 2015 (from 0.7 percent to 0.2 percent of the […]


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Greek-Turkish Dogfights Over the Aegean on Monday; Violations of Greek Airspace

Two violations over Greek air space by two pairs of Turkish jets were noted on Monday. Lately, violations have escalated along with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s fiery rhetoric encouraging Turkish youth to question the peace Treaty of Lausanne that effectively defines Greek-Turkish borders. The military aircraft entered Greek air space without permission on Monday, […]


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Checking on Indicators for National Bank of GREECE SA (NBGGY)

Technical analysts have been monitoring shares of National Bank of GREECE S.A. (NBGGY) as of late. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is one of ...


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Four arrested over illegal adoption

Authorities in Komotini, northeastern GREECE, have arrested four Bulgarian nationals in connection to an illegal adoption. Those arrested are the ...


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Greek Debt Rises to 315.2 Billion Euros

Public debt in GREECE rose to 179.2 percent of GDP in the second quarter of 2016, increasing from 176.1 percent in the first quarter, according to data ...


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Greece Set to Receive Fresh Loans Under Bailout Agreement

BRUSSELS—Greece’s creditors are expected to approve €2.8 billion in fresh loans for the debt-ridden country after it completed a set of key economic overhauls, three eurozone officials said Monday. The disbursement of the next slice of financial aid ...


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Greek Police vs. Smugglers at Evros: Agonizing Daily Battles

Hundreds of refugees are being pushed back and many are being arrested at Evros, Greece’s border with Turkey which is also the shortest and safest route for refugees into Europe. “Following the failed coup in Turkey, the migration flows in the north ...


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Chipotle says guacamole supply remains strong despite avocado shortage

[chipotle guacamole chip]Chipotle on Instagram A grower's strike in Mexico and a drought in California has resulted in a scramble across the US to keep up with avocado demand. Last week, the country imported just 8.5 million pounds of the produce from Mexico, according to data from the Hass Avocado Board. For comparison, last October, the US imported roughly 35 to 45 million pounds of Hass avocados every week from Mexico. Salad chain Sweetgreen announced earlier in October, it has been "a bit of a struggle" to maintain avocado supply. And social media reports indicate that Qdoba restaurants are running out of guacamole, at least in some locations, though the chain couldn't immediately respond to a request for comment.  Independent restaurants such as La Vecindad in San Diego have been similarly struggling to keep up with guac demand. Tweet Embed: https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/790602470175150081 The guy at qdoba told me I couldn't get guac because "the entire country of Mexico is, like, out of avacados".......... pic.twitter.com/VZfCxEarSQ Tweet Embed: https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/789997769834401792 Went to Mexican restaurant, ordered guacamole. "Sorry, we're out of guac, there's an avocado shortage." Trump and his freaking wall. 💔 But one chain says there's no need to worry about shortages or price increases anytime soon. "We do not plan to raise prices for guacamole (we don't typically raise prices in response to short-term cyclical changes in food costs) and have not incurred any supply disruptions," Chipotle spokesperson Chris Arnold told Business Insider. Chipotle's guacamole is a key part of the brand's image — a bonus that many customers are more than willing to pay extra for. As the burrito chain struggles to make a comeback, the ability to keep up with guacamole demand as competitors struggle could help give Chipotle the edge it needs. NOW WATCH: We tried the trendy restaurant that could become the Chipotle of Greek food


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Russian Baltic Fleet’s training ship Smolny ends its visit to Greece

The Smolny crew and an official delegation of the Russian Baltic Flee took part in the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Russian famous naval commander, Admiral Fyodor Ushakov


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Football made in Anambra hits top gear as Greek envoy visits

The Ifeanyi Ubah led Anambra State Football Association, yesterday kicked off the Football Made in Anambra project with over 600 under-15 boys drawn from nine Local Government areas in Anambra State. The Local Governments represented were Njikoka, Awka ...


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Greece migrant protest wrecks EU Lesbos offices

Migrants at an overcrowded camp on the Greek island of Lesbos set fire to temporary EU offices amid frustration at the time taken to process asylum claims.


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Greek PM Tells Euromed Summit That EU Creditors Need to Meet Their Commitments

Greece’s creditors need to meet their commitments in order to agree on specific measures for the Greek debt relief by the end of 2016, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Monday while addressing the Euromed Summit held in Vravrona, eastern Attica.


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Greek fashion designers reach Sydney

“It was clear to me for a long time that there was amazing talent in GREECE and I was always a little frustrated that this was little known [in Australia],” ...


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The Latest: Austria right-winger calls Merkel 'dangerous'

The head of Austria's right-wing party is calling German Chancellor Angela Merkel "the most dangerous woman in Europe" for her early liberal migrant policies and is warning of possible civil war if the influx of migrants is not stopped. Heinz-Christian Strache's comments Monday to supporters of his Freedom Party reflected the party's anti-migrant stance and were in stark contrast to more moderate positions being expressed by Norbert Hofer, the party's candidate for Austria's presidency. Slovenia's prime minister says his country has been strengthening border controls — including beefing up metal fences — to prepare for a potential new wave of migration into Europe. Miro Cerar says an increase in numbers of migrants trying to reach the European Union remains a "realistic possibility and we have to be ready for that scenario." Greek police say dozens of residents in an island camp for refugees and other migrants have set fire to part of the facility that handles asylum applications, during a protest over delays in the asylum process.


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Latest on Greek tax affecting yachts

A new taxation law affecting yachts in Greece still appears to be in a stalemate position with no forward movement since the law was confirmed in August. But the Cruising Association (CA) is still in talks with the Greek Ministry of shipping regarding the ...


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Greece Performing Arts Society to present Veteran’s Day concert

The Greece Performing Arts Society will present its Veteran’s Day concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Greece Performing Arts Center, 800 Long Pond Road, Rochester. The concert will feature performances from Greece Jazz Band, Greece Choral Society and Greece ...


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Refugees In Greece Riot At Migrant Camp: Government Buildings Set On Fire With Turkey-European Union Deal Stalled

Migrants protesting their long stay at the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos set fire to asylum service buildings Monday, forcing government workers out of their offices, according to media reports. Greek police officials worked to stabilize ...


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GREEK government coalition clashes over upcomining cabinet reshuffle

The upcoming GREEK cabinet reshuffle announced by government spokesperson Olga Gerovasili has caused some tension between coalition ...


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Interview: Azua Shafii – Malaysia's Best Female Freediver

DB: You recently formed part of the first Malaysian National Team to compete in the AIDA World Championship in GREECE. Tell us how you trained for ...


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Greek Festival Hits Houston For Its 50th Anniversary

Hundreds gathered in downtown Houston this past October to celebrate the 50th annual Greek festival. Since 1917, Greek immigrants created what is today one of the largest Orthodox communities within the United States. The event featured delicious food from ...


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Greek scientists create AI device that aids European Court of Human Rights

The creation of artificial intelligence (AI) has always been a dream that has captured the imagination of scientists and researchers. Now a team of two Greek researchers from the University College of London (UCL) has devised an algorithm that can predict ...


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Kountoura Looks to Attract More Tourists from the U.S. to Greece

Aiming to attract more tourists to Greece from the United States, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met and exchanged views with American political figures during her recent visit to Las Vegas to attend the sixth IMEX America trade show.


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Greece and lenders agree on out-of-court deal for business debts

The Greek government and institutions have reportedly reached an agreement ‘in principle’ for the creation of a legislative framework for the out-of-court settlement of debts accumulated by businesses and self-employed, in a meeting carried out on Sunday.


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The CEO of REI just ripped Macy's for opening stores earlier than ever on Thanksgiving (M)

[REI Jerry Stritzke]REI REI CEO Jerry Stritzke says Macy's decision to open earlier than ever on Thanksgiving reflects poorly on the entire retail industry.  Macy's is one of a few retailers that have revealed their opening hours during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The department-store chain will open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day to kick off its Black Friday sales.  In an interview with Business Insider, Stritzke called Macy's decision "very disappointing" and said it "misses the point of what Thanksgiving is about." "Retail is tough today, but you have to stand for something — not just just 'come buy stuff,'" Stritzke said. "I hate to see that kind of decision. I hate to see it for the employees and I hate to see it for the retail industry. I don’t think it serves Macy's or retail well." Macy's has said it is opening on the holiday in response to "significant, ongoing customer interest in shopping on Thanksgiving." The company said it would staff its stores with employees who volunteer to work on the holiday and pay them overtime. Stritzke is an outspoken critic of Black Friday. This year, REI will again be closing on Black Friday and paying employees for the time off. Stritzke did the same last year so that employees could spend more time with their families. The retailer has never opened on Thanksgiving. Stritzke said the decision to close its stores on one of its most high-traffic days "was a big risk and we weren't quite sure how it would be received." Sales dipped over the holiday weekend but later rebounded, and the company was widely praised on social media for its decision. "We were blown away by how enthusiastic the response was," Stritzke said. "Obviously we lost sales on Black Friday, which was a very big day for us, but overall it didn’t hurt our trend." Many companies are taking a stand against the "holiday creep" by refusing to open stores on Thanksgiving this year, but REI is the only retail chain we know of that will not open on Black Friday. NOW WATCH: We tried the trendy restaurant that could become the Chipotle of Greek food


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Migrant protests erupt in Greece over poor living conditions

ATHENS, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- A two-year-old Syrian drowned on Sunday at a pool at the Myrsini reception center in western Greece, sparking a small protest, local authorities announced on Monday. Meanwhile, a fiercer protest by refugees and migrants ...


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IMF opens matter of lowering tax deductible threshold in Greece

According to Greek daily newspaper “Ta Nea”, the IMF is considering proposing an additional decrease of the tax deductible threshold, if the EU institutions do not back down from the 3.5% primary surplus target for the 2018 budget. The newspaper cites ...


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'Explore investment potentials in Bangladesh'

Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque conveyed the invitation during a political consultation held between Bangladesh and GREECE at the State ...


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Parishes combine for youth events

23 at Laser Quest in GREECE; 39 took part in Camp Out to Help the Homeless Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at GREECE'S St. Lawrence Church; and 70 got together Oct.


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Greek PM: Our country's creditors need to meet their commitments

GREECE'S creditors need to meet their commitments in order to agree on specific measures for the Greek debt relief by the end of 2016, Prime Minister ...


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Greek public debt increases to €315 billion in second half of 2016

The Greek statistics authority ELSTAT has published its latest figures of the quarterly non-financial accounts of General Government for the second quarter of 2016, according to which the country’s public debt increased to 315.29 billion euros, from 301 ...


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U.S. Fines Two Greek Companies $1.3 Million in Vessel Pollution Case

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington Monday announced that two companies that own and operate a Greek shipping vessel have been sentenced to pay a $1.3 million fine, as well as a $200,000 community service payment, for the ...


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Rickmers-Linie Loads Mega-Yacht In Greece

Breakbulk freight carrier Rickmers-Linie has loaded and transported a mega-yacht from Greece to Dubai. The 340-tonne mega-yacht measured 50 meters in length and was loaded aboard the vessel Rickmers Dalian at anchorage off Lavrion in Greece. The ...


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Salim Mehajer shares a series of cringeworthy modelling shots while on holiday and Greece...and claims to be 'on top of the world'

Salim Mehajer long threatened to leave Australia and his troubles behind, and now he's finally come good on his promise it seems he's enjoying himself. The controversial socialite and former local councillor has taken to Instagram to share a series of ...


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Delivering emergency winter items to refugees in Greece

… Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece was officially closed. This led … in Greece. The need for humanitarian assistance greatly increased on mainland Greece … emergency support instrument for assisting Greece with the current refugee and …


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Greek Tourism Body Urges Investments in Infrastructure

In order for the Greek tourism sector to continue on its path to growth and remain competitive, investments in infrastructure amounting to 6.5 billion euros are required through to 2021, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said during its annual ...


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New Democracy 11% Ahead of SYRIZA in Greek Poll

New Democracy seems to consolidate its lead over SYRIZA with double digits as a new opinion poll shows the conservative party leading by 11%. In a poll conducted by Prorata on behalf of Efimerida ton Syntakton newspaper, New Democracy leads the intention ...


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Greek main opposition consolidates double-digit lead over SYRIZA

According to the second monthly survey conducted by Prorata and published in newspaper “Efimerida Ton Syntakton”, conservative opposition party New Democracy (ND) has consolidated a double digit lead against ruling SYRIZA. The data showed that ...


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‘The Vampire Diaries’: What can Greek mythology teach us about the season 8 villain?

The Vampire Diaries hasn’t revealed much about its latest villain yet, but we can still look for our own clues about what she’s up to. Over the course of seven seasons, The Vampire Diaries gang has had to deal with more than their fair share of villains.


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Despite Political Crisis, Macedonia Presses On With Market Reforms

Over the last decade, Macedonia, located just north of Greece, has become more business friendly than any of the BRICs. Not to mention half of Western Europe. And of course its southern neighbor. For Russia, December elections in Macedonia mean more ...


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GREEK kiwifruit on show in Dubai

In November, the campaign, which is co-funded by the EU, the GREEK state and the producer organisations, shifts its attention to the annual WOP ...


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