The Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis, today had a customary meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Ambassador of Armenia to Greece, Fadey Charchoghlyan.The meeting, held in a particularly friendly atmosphere, confirmed the excellent level of bilateral political relations between the two countries. Furthermore, Ambassador Charchoghlyan pointed out it is necessary for economic relations between the two countries to grow stronger as Greece was one of the very first countries to invest in Armenia.The Armenian Ambassador stressed the need for stronger cooperation in the private sector and, moreover, stated his intention to further advance bilateral...
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Monday, October 31, 2016
Deputy Minister D. Mardas’ visit to Kazakhstan (25-27 September 2016)
Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas is returning from Astana tomorrow, after the end of the proceedings of the 3rd Inter-Ministerial Committee between Greece and Kazakhstan. In that framework, a relevant cooperation protocol was signed by Deputy Foreign Minister D. Mardas and his Kazakh counterpart, R. Vassilenko. Parallel to the Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting, the first Kazakh-Greek Business Forum was also held in Astana and two cooperation deals were signed, at its sidelines, between respective enterprises working in the field of hi-tech products and medical rehabilitation services. A total of 15 Greek businesses took part in the Forum, representing the food industry,...
Meeting between Alternate Foreign Minister N. Xydakis and retired Navy Admiral J. ...
Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs Nikos Xydakis received, today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Admiral James G. Stavridis (Ret.), Fletcher School Dean. Mr. Stavridis, in his capacity as Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Massachusetts, praised the high level of knowledge of diplomatic personnel attending this year’s program at the Fletcher School in Boston through grants by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.The two gentlemen exchanged views on the crisis in the Mediterranean and the great challenges that Europe is facing. Furthermore, they discussed the economic crisis and the essential role Greeks abroad can...
Meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Y. Amanatidis and Turkish Ambassador to Greece K. Uras
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yannis Amanatidis, today, Wednesday 28 September 2016, met, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the outgoing Ambassador of Turkey to Greece, Mr. Kerim Uras.The Deputy Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation towards Ambassador Uras for his personal contribution to progress made in Greek-Turkish relations. Furthermore, Deputy Minister Amanatidis stressed the need to further enhance the current dynamics of bilateral relations, especially in sectors relevant to his scope of responsibilities, a remark that the Turkish Ambassador agreed with.
Announcement by the Foreign Ministry on Commissioner Hahn’s response to the MEP question, ...
The reply Commissioner Johannes Hahn gave to the MEP question, with regard to Albania is untruthful and unacceptable. It is known that, there is no "cham" issue and nor has it been accepted as a topic in negotiations between the governments of Greece and Albania. Commissioner Hahn, through his untruthful response, demonstrates failure to exercise his duties on the basis of the principle of impartiality so that the common interest of the Union may be promoted, as stated in Article 17 of the Treaty of Lisbon. He has already been asked for, and is obligated by virtue...
Deputy Foreign Minister D. Mardas meets with representatives of Greek pharmaceuticals
The Deputy Foreign Minister for International Economic Relations, Dimitris Mardas, had a meeting with the representatives of the Greek pharmaceutical sector, in the wider institutionalised framework of regular meetings with representatives from all productive sectors. Prior to this, there had been meetings with other extroverted sectors, such as construction and RES. At the meeting, there was a presentation of AGORA and its content, i.e. the portal providing data and info on the exporting activities of Greek enterprises (list of importers per country, statistical facts and figures on bilateral trade etc.), as well as a presentation of the Ministry’s new...
Reply by Deputy Foreign Minister Y. Amanatidis to a Parliamentary Question (Hellenic Parliament)
Deputy Minister’s first statement ‘I should admit that I was surprised by recent reports suggesting to a change in the practice of granting visas to FYROM passport-holders. Let me clarify that these reports fail to reflect reality. And that any other claim suggesting otherwise is simply and solely aimed at creating false impressions on a very sensitive issue as is the stance of Greece vis-à-vis the neighbouring country. These are issues which we have to be very careful with and not rush into conclusions. Since 2009 the citizens of FYROM are exempt from the obligation to get a...
Oh My Greek Week Gala Dinner
This is the first time you have logged in with a social network. You have previously logged in with a different social network. To connect with your existing social network account: To connect with your existing account, click below: The grand finale for ...
Classics Fest; a Campus Classic
“Classics Fest is a celebration of the study of ancient GREEK and Latin language, literature and culture at ISU. Its purpose is to bring together students, ...
Ben Needham: Witness admits sex smear on mum as kidnap theory emerges
A former GREEK official who investigated Ben's disappearance on the holiday island of Kos has revealed a witness reported seeing foreigners ...
Pi Kappa Phi chapter shut down following email leak
GW’s Greek life official said in a message sent to students that the chapter was shut down after officials found information that showed the group had violated University standards. Christina Witkowicki, the director of student involvement and Greek life ...
Lighthouse restaurant owner Nick Doumas dies in ATV accident
Nick Doumas came from Greece to America with two wooden suitcases and a baked chicken when he was 12 years old, and followed his family's instructions to make it here and never go back. Doumas learned the restaurant business in Winston-Salem and with his ...
Do you really know what the bible says?
The new testament was written firstly in Greek, and then, translated into Latin, Syriac, Coptic, and many other ancient languages until it was translated to the modern languages of nowadays. Thus, it means that your English new testament, or my Portuguese ...
Women's football on the rise at Lakeside
The Lakesiders join two other Greek-based clubs, Heidelberg United and Box Hill United, which are foundation members of the NPL-W competition. Director of women's football at SMFC, Gabrielle Giuliano, speaking on the club's site said: "We are extremely ...
Patras, Greece: Posters Pasted in Solidarity with Prison Strike
On the 20th of October, during the week called for renewed action in solidarity with the prison strike, we posted these posters in Patras’ streets. The slogans of banners were: “Solidarity with the struggle of prison strikers in USA, against slavery ...
The mother lode
Mothers bear the brunt as they are traditionally seen as the family caretaker. They are the ones who stop working to look after the child and can become isolated from the Greek community and the broader Australia community for decades. I write this ...
GREECE'S trade unionists stand against fascists
AN IMAGE of Adolf Hitler, his right hand upturned giving the fuehrer's salute. “Millions stand behind me!” — his boastful slogan. To complete the ...
Mariah Carey's friendship with her backing dancer reportedly infuriated her fiancé James Packer
The couple are currently on a break after a fight in GREECE one month ago and TMZ claims James did not approve of Mariah's friendship with Brian ...
Time and Cosmos in Greco-Roman Antiquity Exhibit Opens
NEW YORK— When someone obsessively checks the time on their watch, cell phone or mobile device, you can say the ancient Greeks invented that. Of all the ancient civilizations, ancient... The post Time and Cosmos in Greco-Roman Antiquity Exhibit Opens appeared first on The National Herald.
Witches' marks: public asked to seek ancient scratchings in buildings
She was prosecuted for fraud and witchcraft, and served nine months in Holloway prison. The witches’ marks are properly known as apotropaic marks, from the Greek word for avoiding evil. Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said ...
Watch the Complete Documentary 4.1 Miles: A Coast Guard Captain on a Small Greek Island is Suddenly Charged with Saving Thousands of Lives
The Pappas Post is the personal news and blog site of Gregory C. Pappas and includes curated news of interest to Greeks and those who love Greece, as well as the personal blog posts from Gregory Pappas' personal and professional experiences. The Pappas ...
Vacation homes for Greeks living abroad could be the key
With 90 per cent of all property sales in Greece being made to foreigners, mostly Germans, it's entirely possible that there will be very few Greeks left in their own country in the years to come. Many Greeks have moved overseas already. More than a third ...
Minister: Major highway projects to be finished in GREECE by March next year
The five major highway construction projects currently underway are making rapid progress in order to be finished by March next year, according to ...
Cyprus authorities at 'full stretch' battling fires across Limassol
Limassol Fire Services also had to extinguish a fire that engulfed two vehicles, reportedly set off on purpose, reported SigmaLive GREEK on Sunday.
Ben Needham case has hallmarks of cover-up with cops wanting probe closed quickly and sex lies ...
The Ben Needham case has all the hallmarks of a cover-up, a Mirror probe has found. The Mirror can reveal GREEK police were pressured to close ...
'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' review: This revival is more lukewarm than sexy
Schreiber generates little in the way of chemistry with McTeer, and even less with the actresses who play his two conquests, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen (HBO's "Vinyl"), as the virtuous Madame de Tourvel, and Elena Kampouris ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2"), as ...
M'Poku gets his 1st goal for Panathinaikos in win vs Iraklis
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Panathinaikos kept the pressure on rival Olympiakos after grabbing two second-half goals in a five-minute span to beat last-placed Iraklis 2-0 in the Greek league on Sunday.
Gluten-free Carrot Muffins
So, I created this Gluten-Free Carrot Muffins few days ago and when I tried it I couldn’t believe that finally I found out the correct measurements to make these muffins fluffy and soft thanks to the Greek yogurt. The best part of this recipe is ...
Devotion to Poseidon
It also addresses the multiplicity of the Gods, which is an element of polytheism I intuitively struggle with. Is a Greek sea God somehow the “ruler” of a North American river? That’s not the point. The point is that when Poseidon is acknowledged ...
Former Greek minister and psychiatrist Kostas Stefanis dies, aged 88
A former Greek health minister and internationally acclaimed professor of psychiatry Costas Stefanis passed away in Sotiria hospital on Saturday, at the age of 88. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at the 1st cemetery in Athens. Messages marking his ...