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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Insider justice: IMF’s Christine Lagarde walks scot free after French court convicts her of losing 400 million euros

Notorious examples are its mismanagement of Russia’s economy in the 1990s, its mishandling of the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, and its disastrous role in the bailouts of Greece. Tens of millions of people have suffered because of these “mistakes”.


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Spencerport to host charity basketball tournament

This year’s competitors are Brockport High School, Greece Athena High School, Webster Schroeder High School and Spencerport. The Jan. 20 matchups will be Brockport vs. Greece Athena at 5:30 p.m. and Webster Schroeder vs. Spencerport at 7:15 p.m. The Jan ...


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Column: The year of adventurous eating

Gigantes Plaki, or giant butter beans, is a GREEK dish that combines creamy butter beans with a flavorful tomato sauce that is a perfect appetizer served ...


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Things to Do Planner: Kevin Pollak performs stand-up, Epiphany in Tarpon Springs, Toy Piano ...

On Friday, the faithful will follow a procession of children in traditional costumes, choir members and GREEK folk dancers to witness the casting of the ...


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Longtime Nightclub Cavo Closes After 17 Years in Astoria

Longtime nightclub and former GREEK restaurant Cavo closed its doors this week after nearly two decades in the neighborhood, according to its ...


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SETE: First signs for Greek tourism in 2017 are positive

Pre-bookings for holidays in Greece for the upcoming season are reportedly reaching double-digit figures, which are coinciding with a dramatic drop in bookings for neighboring Turkey, one of Greece's main rivals amongst Mediterranean destinations.


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13 places with the world's bluest water

Take in the crystal clear Ionian Sea in Egremnoi, Greece. • Crater Lake in Oregon is so clear that sunlight extends 400 feet down. Sometimes all it takes to re-center and refresh your mind and body is a good day (or week—who are we to limit you ...


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Investing In A Dangerous World

Both countries have nuclear weapons and dangerous events continue to occur. c. The Weak Sisters of the Eurozone Since 2011, I have argued that Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain should leave the Eurozone. These "weak sisters" will never be able to ...


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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Thessaloniki (Greece), Planned Demonstration on January 4

Even demonstrations and strikes advertised as being peaceful assemblies have the possibility of turning violent. Consequently, RSO advises employees and family members to be aware of demonstrations and avoid areas where demonstrations are underway.


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Tourism sector's growing split

GREECE will be a two-tier tourism market this year, and the performance gaps between different sectors, enterprises and destinations look set to ...


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Foreign Ministry message of condolences at the Athens Embassy of the Russian Federation

Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis signed the book of condolences at the Russian Federation Embassy in Athens today, Tuesday, 20 December 2016, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Nikos Kotzias, and the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In his message, the Deputy Foreign Minister stated: "Our sincere condolences to the Russian people, the Russian government and the family of the Russian diplomat Andrey Karlov. We unequivocally condemn this murderous terrorist attack and express our great abhorrence of this act against a diplomat, whose vocation, by definition, promotes peace and dialogue. Such acts...


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How to win in January: Bold soups that fight off the cold

The lemon chicken soup with quinoa and kale takes inspiration from the GREEK lemon and egg-based dish avgolemono. (Abel Uribe / Chicago Tribune).


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New Year's Eve horror: Syrian man pretending to be GREEK rapes Hungarian woman

A SYRIAN man who pretended to be GREEK raped a Hungarian woman who he met at a bar in Budapest on New Year's Eve. By Agnes Kegl.


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The Most Anticipated Art Events of 2017

The much anticipated Documenta will split itself between two locations, Athens, Greece from April 8 to July 16 and Kassel, Germany from June 10 to September 17. The exhibition is titled "Learning from Athens" and will focus on the changes happening in ...


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Sweet Bites

Description: Created by Green Health Ltd. exclusively for AJP Global Support Services, Sweet Bites are made with all-natural, rigorously-chosen ingredients. The healthy, sweet bites, known to Greeks as loukoumi, or Turkish Delight, come in four flavors ...


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Trading Scout: Watching Shares of Global X FTSE GREECE 20 ETF (GREK)

Investors and Traders continue to monitor technical levels of shares of Global X FTSE GREECE 20 ETF (GREK). A frequently used tool among technical ...


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Ioannis Papapetrou: Heart and willingness

We are very excited because this game is always big in Greece. Everybody knows about this derby and how people are waiting for it. It will be a crazy atmosphere and we are looking forward to it. We still have some time to prepare for this game and I think ...


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Athens International Airport Achieves Record Passenger Traffic in 2016

The rise in traffic was boosted by a 15 percent rise in GREEK tourists as well as an 8 percent rise in foreign travelers. In December, airport traffic ...


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Farmers Meet With Minister to Challenge Changes in their Social Security, Taxation

Representatives of farmers from around Greece asked the Minister of Agriculture Development Vangelis Apostolou on Wednesday to take responsibility for the changes in their social security and taxation, during a meeting which they described as “crucial” for determining their future labor action. “What we have done so far in the farming sector, from the payments […]


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GCSD to offer community education classes

Greece Central School District recently opened registration for its winter Greece Community Education classes, which start Feb. 6 and run through March at Greece Odyssey Academy, 750 Maiden Lane, Rochester. Adults can register for fitness programs ...


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Feta Cheese: Good or Bad?

… ? Feta cheese is originally from Greece.  It’s a Protected Designation … Messinis/AFP/Getty Images) Genuine Greek feta is made from sheep … benefits it offers.  Interestingly enough, Greece has the lowest incidence of …


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Ionian Village Alum Organizing Fundraiser to Repair Weather Damages at Camp

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 ...


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Four Greek Nationals Arrested in International Drug Bust Operation

Greek and German police arrested four Greek nationals suspected of being members of an international gang trafficking large quantities of cannabis worth about 265,000 euros, during a joint operation with the coast guard and Thessaloniki’s drug ...


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Think 2016 was rough? Europe looking toward a dismal 2017

“Italy and Greece will start the new year fiscally unsound and with new warnings of failing banks.” The threat of Brexit, the United Kingdom exit from the European Union that was approved by voters in 2016 but expected to move toward implementation in ...


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GREEK illegal VLT market estimated at €1 Billion

Namely, according to the EEEP, in 2016 alone GREEK police raided 480 venues running illegal casino games and VLTs (Video Lottery Terminals), ...


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GREEK President May Meet Prime Minister Tsipras Tuesday to Discuss Cyprus Issue

GREEK President Prokopis Pavlopoulos may meet Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on January 10 to discuss Cyprus, divided in two, GREEK media reported ...


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Policeman confesses to murdering GREEK ambassador after CCTV footage shows him 'driving ...

CCTV clips from the Rio de Janeiro home of the murdered GREEK Ambassador to Brazil, Kyriakos Amiridis, allegedly the officer and his cousin, ...


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This 3500-Year-Old GREEK Tomb Upended What We Thought We Knew About the Roots of ...

They had been digging for days, shaded from the GREEK sun by a square of green tarpaulin slung between olive trees. The archaeologists used picks ...


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9 Modern GREEK Mythology Retellings That Will Change The Way You Think About The Classic Tales

Ever since I started studying GREEK mythology in grade school, I've been fascinated by the world of Mount Olympus and beyond. The idea of ...


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Poll: Greeks Lose Faith in the Euro Currency Bloc

Specifically, when asked whether Greece’s accession to the euro zone 15 years ago was a right or wrong decision, 53% of participants responded that it was a bad move, 38% believe it was a good move and 9% were undecided. Furthermore, 41% of respondents ...


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Dublin Film Qlub Are Kicking Off 2017 With ‘Head On’

Christos Tsiolkas, Loaded (1995) This brief extract from Christos Tsiolkas’ novel Loaded gives an insight into Head On’s subject matter, that of a nineteen year old Greek-Australian gay man dealing with his identity, Ari (Alex Dimitriades).


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Greek Chicken Tacos with Feta Citrus Slaw

Greek Chicken Tacos with Feta Citrus Slaw are easy and delicious! Greek flavored chicken stuffed into delicious crispy tortillas and then stopped with a delightful Feta Citrus Slaw. You’ll feel like you’re in Greece. OPA! With the new year in front of ...


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Novartis faces bribery probe in Greece

Novartis is facing an investigation into bribery allegations by authorities in Greece, according to Reuters. Prosecutors raided the Athens offices of Novartis as part of an ongoing probe over bribery allegations, a court official told the news outlet.


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Chart Inspection on Shares of National Bank of GREECE S.A. (NBGGY)

Investors may be watching technical indicators such as the Williams Percent Range or Williams %R. National Bank of GREECE S.A. (NBGGY)'s Williams ...


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1917: Greek Statesmen Say Allies’ Note Is Unacceptable

SALONICA — An Athens telegram to the “Journal” says that King Constantine yesterday successively received M. Lambros, M. Zaïmis, M. Rhallys, M. Gounaris and M. Dragoumis. In the afternoon he sent for M. Scouloudis. M. Dimitracopoulos and, finally ...


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Asian Healthcare Market Expected to Overtake Europe

Jan 04, 2017 Picture:  By 2025, regional dynamics will end up altering global healthcare in a variety of ways. Take North America, which is currently the biggest healthcare market in the world, and Europe, which is the second biggest healthcare market. These two markets are expected to change, with one market in another part of the world growing stronger. Keep reading to find out more. A GROWING ASIAN HEALTHCARE MARKET In particular, Asia, not including Japan, has a healthcare market that’s expected to continue expanding at around 11.7%. As a result, it will end up overtaking Europe over time. This opens up even more opportunities for individuals who are interested in studying everything from healthcare administration and healthcare leadership, to healthcare management and everything in between. Contrast that with Japan, which has the fourth biggest healthcare market. It will be eventually be overtaken by Latin America, which is expected to keep expanding at around 10.4%. When 2025 rolls around, the regional shares throughout the healthcare market, from the smallest to the biggest, will shift, and the order will end up being: North America followed by Asia and Europe. Those will be followed by Latin America and Japan as the biggest markets. WHAT’S DRIVING GROWTH IN THE ASIAN HEALTHCARE MARKET? The incredible growth that has been occurring in the healthcare market throughout Asia is actually driven by China and India. There are also funding schemes from governments, and those are expected to add the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia to the list of countries whose healthcare industry is rapidly expanding. WHAT ABOUT EUROPE? Europe will fall from its current ranking in the healthcare market. The countries that have been the most adversely affected by a Euro in decline are Spain, Portugal, and Greece. In the meantime, the United Kingdom is trying to deal with the pound’s decline and all of the problems that have arisen since Brexit. And because of political tensions, Russia isn’t doing as well, either. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR INVESTORS? As the global healthcare industry begins to shift, those who are stakeholders in this market will have to alter the focus of their investments. Shifting your spotlight to Asia will be necessary, as it really does have the potential to eventually be the biggest healthcare market on the planet, especially if its existing growth rate continues. Another smart investment opportunity is in the Latin American market, where experts are predicting some important opportunities that are the result of increased demand and a rising population, along with a growing middle class that has more disposable income than before. In that part of the world, growth has also been supported by a boost in private healthcare options, as well as a bigger population that is working and able to support seniors. Ultimately, it will be wise healthcare investors who will help the Latin American and Asian markets continue expanding. Although there will be a few difficulties along the way, healthcare players can invest in these parts of the world, as well as locate partners and design strategies for each nation, to inspire more growth. Category:  Medicine & Health Care FeaturedNews:  Show in Featured News TopPicture: 


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Young Greek Revival features en-suite baths for every bedroom

As if the raking cornice and tympanum were not proof enough, the two Doric columns guarding the front entrance confirm this expansive home on a quiet cul-de-sac is built in the Greek Revival style. It looks as if this Precinct One home has been here for ...


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Greek tourism sector official: Pre-bookings for 2017 very satisfactory so far

Pre-bookings for holidays in Greece for the upcoming season are reportedly reaching double-digit figures, which are coinciding with a dramatic drop in bookings for neighboring Turkey, one of Greece's main rivals amongst Mediterranean destinations.


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A winter visit to Athens offers a pleasant alternative

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — As a seaside metropolis with a lively outdoor vibe and dozens of picturesque islands beckoning nearby, Athens is more often considered a summer tourist destination than a winter escape. But if you've got more than beaches on your ...


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Novartis offices in Greece are raided as bribery probe expands

You can add Greece to the list of countries where Novartis has reportedly come under government scrutiny following allegations that it paid bribes to doctors and hospital officials to boost prescriptions. Greek authorities raided Novartis offices in Athens ...


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Alpha Bank lines up €640mn SME loan securitisation

Greece’s Alpha Bank has sealed €50mn, in senior notes, from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as part of an expected €640mn SME-backed loan securitisaton. The transaction structure is expected to comprise of around €320mn ...


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Greek prosecutors raid Novartis offices, disclose wide-ranging probe into bribery allegations

Greek officials announced Tuesday that they are investigating Novartis for bribery in the wake of local media reports raising questions about the company. It is the fourth set of bribery allegations against the Swiss drugmaker to go public in the past year.


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Greece Ridge Lions Club to hold euchre tournament

The Greece Ridge Lions Club will hold a euchre tournament Jan. 21 in the basement of Messiah Lutheran Church, 4301 Mount Read Blvd., Rochester. Participants can sign in at 12:30 p.m., and the first game will start at 1 p.m. The top four scorers at the end ...


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Populist parties are only powerful when they're not in government: Analyst

Greece, for example, is currently being governed by Syriza, a populist left-wing party headed by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. He came to power in 2015, when Greek voters were angry at the establishment parties for several years of economic struggles.


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FOX34 Corner Kitchen: Greek yogurt guacamole

Greek Yogurt Guacamole 1 ½ cups of … guacamole 6 oz. plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1. In medium bowl …


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Greece may propose a “Friendship Pact” between Greece-Cyprus-Turkey

… to sources close to the Greek government, there are thoughts about … ”, an agreement between Greece, Cyprus and Turkey.   The Greek Prime Minister Alexis …


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Greece's NBG likely to sell its insurance unit this year -CEO

SOFIA Jan 4 National Bank of Greece (NBG) expects to sell its subsidiary National Insurance this year and plans other sales as part of its restructuring, its chief executive said on Wednesday. Last month Greece's second largest lender hired Goldman Sachs ...


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OPINION: Can the EU Survive Populism?

Either outcome could well spell the end of the EU. The EU has lately become a prime target for populists. The phenomenon first took hold in Greece, when the left-wing Syriza party came to power in January 2015. But Syriza was not trying to pull Greece out ...


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Vorina Ktismata

He can also arrange car rental, boat trips, and in-room massages. There's a small library full of inspiring books about GREECE and beyond.


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