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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Greek privatisation revenues hinge on swift bailout review -official

ATHENS Jan 28 Greece's privatisation revenue targets hinge on the swift conclusion of a crucial review of the country's bailout progress, a senior official at Greece's privatisation fund said on Saturday. Talks between Athens and its official creditors on ...


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Nick Young Thinks Brandon Ingram Can Be 'Like The GREEK Freak' For Lakers

One of the biggest breakout stars this season has been Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, aka 'The GREEK Freak.' Antetokoumpo was ...


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Greece: Second death in Moira refugee camp sparks outrage

… released a statement urging the Greek government to "immediately transfer …


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Greek Man Dubbed a ‘Hero’ After Helping Victims at Bourke Street Mall Tragedy

Greek-Australian Lou Bougias found himself in a position that no one ever wants to be in — he was on Bourke Street when Jim Gargasoulas ran his car into innocent by passers, killing several people and injuring many more. There were many survivors of the ...


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Greece’s Supreme blocked the extradition of eight Turkish military officers

Greece’s Supreme Court on Thursday obstructed the clearing of eight Turkish military officers hunt down by Ankara over July’s fizzled topple against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an esteem source said. The men managed a helicopter in Greece a day ...


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No reason for alarm over Greek debt: ESM

[Months of bickering have delayed progress on Greece's 86-billion-euro ($92.4 billion) bailout program agreed in 2015]There's no need for alarm over Greece's debt levels, a spokesman for the EU's rescue fund body told AFP Saturday, the day after a leaked IMF report described the problem as "explosive".


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France: Discourse coming out of the US 'encourages populism and even extremism'

[francois hollande]Reuters LISBON (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday the new U.S. government was encouraging "populism and even extremism", as he and fellow southern European leaders urged unity to face an increasingly uncertain world. "We have to stand together in Europe," Hollande said during the meeting in Lisbon. "What is at stake is populism. The kind of discourse now coming from the United States encourages populism and even extremism." Hollande was speaking at a meeting of southern European leaders in Lisbon, which showed growing concern of threats to European unity at a time of Britain's departure from the EU and growing populism. The leaders, who face risks ranging from Europe's refugee crisis to slow growing economies and high debts, said in a joint declaration they confront a world with "growing uncertainties and instability," making European unity yet more important. "Weakening Europe is not an option," they said. The group, which is sometimes referred to as "Club Med", includes France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta and Cyprus. None of the other leaders spoke directly about U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, but they showed their determination in opposing protectionist trade policies that Trump is promoting. [marine le pen]Reuters "We need to develop a robust trade policy based on fair exchanges, the promotion of our standards and the safeguarding or our way of life," the declaration said. "Protectionist reactions are not the right answer." Concerns that populism could further undermine the European Union after Britain's departure have focused on the threats to mainstream governments at elections this year in the Netherlands, France and Germany. In France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen leads opinion polls in the first round of the election in April, although they show her losing in the second round in May. And in Italy, the populist 5-Star Movement is the second-largest party as the likelihood of elections this year rise. "We have a message of confidence and hope regarding what we are and what the European Union has achieved over the past 30 years," said Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. "It is not necessary that 2017 will be a year of crisis for the EU." Saturday's meeting of the leaders is the second of what are planned to be regular gatherings. At the first meeting of the group in September in Athens, the group called for European measures to boost flagging growth. At the time, German officials urged the group not to push for fiscal relaxation of EU rules. On Saturday, the leaders talked about the need for economic convergence with richer northern European countries and policies to boost growth, but they stressed the need for cooperation with all of Europe at this time of uncertainty. Still, the clout of the "Club Med" nations is likely to grow as with Britain's departure from the EU it is set to gain a blocking minority on EU policies. NOW WATCH: A new study just blew a hole in one of the strongest arguments against global warming


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First Female President of American University is The Granddaughter of Greek Immigrants

According to a press release by the American University, Greek-American Sylvia Mathews Burwell, is the granddaughter of Greek immigrants. Burwell was most recently the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under ...


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Greece Ranked the Most Flirtatious Country

According to a recent publication by thrill list.com Greece comes in the number one slot for the most flirtatious country. Furthermore, Athens specifically has been singled out as the world’s most flirtatious city! And let’s just further the long list ...


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Gazi Real GREEK Souvlaki Bar

Gazi Real GREEK Souvlaki Bar. What a dismal experience. The place was dirty and had rotting furniture. We ordered a VEG platter for 2, and got.


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Greece Is In Trouble Again: Bonds, Stocks Plunge As Bailout Talks Collapse; IMF Sees "Explosive" Debt

It may - or may not - shock readers to learn that Greece is once again on the verge of collapse. 10-year bond yields shot up and stocks tumbled on Friday, a day after euro zone finance ministers acknowledged the country's fiscal progress but once again ...


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Anger erupts over Trump's order banning refugees from US

[Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, left, puts on his earphones as France's President Francois Hollande delivers a statement at the end of an informal summit of southern European Union countries at Lisbon's Belem Cultural Center Saturday, Jan. 28 2017. The leaders of France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Malta and Cyprus attended the meeting. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)]LONDON (AP) — Anger erupted on Saturday — along with some praise from the far-right — about U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on refugees entering the United States.


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PM Tsipras: European South is not Europe’s Poor Relative

“I want to express my pleasure that the EU Mediterranean countries informal Summit proved that the European south has a future,” said Greek Prime Minister (PM) Alexis Tsipras, in the joint statements with seven country leaders after the completion of the 2nd Summit of the European Union Mediterranean Countries held in Lisbon, on Saturday. Portugal’s PM Antonio […]


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Farmers in Greece Continue to Block Roadways for Roll Back of Tax Hikes

Greek Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Toskas urged farmers not to block the cross-border roads because there will be repercussions on an economy that is trying to stand on its feet, in an interview to Saturday newspaper Agora. “They should not close the crossing to Bulgaria or other countries because afterwards the country will have to […]


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BoG: Greeks’ Investments in Homes Has Fallen 85% Since Onset of Economic Crisis

According to a Bank of Greece study, household investments in homes in Greece has decreased since 2008, up to as much as 85 percent in the fall of 2016. The first quarter of 2016 shows an estimated 1.2 billion euros over a 12-month period was invested into homes compared to 8.11 billion euros in 2008, […]


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Rumors of Additional Migrant Camps Being Created on Chios

Tension continues to rise on the Greek Aegean island of Chios, one of the hotspots for the migrant crisis as rumors of a new migrant camp being constructed are circulating. As the overcrowded migrant camps on the islands have been the focal attention of many human rights groups, Greek authorities have reportedly started making plans […]


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Bank of Greece: GREEK banks' deposits down during December

GREEK banks' deposits fell to 121.4 billion euros in December 2016, from 124.8 billion euros in November, the Bank of Greece said on Friday.


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Faith and Values Briefs

Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave., broke ground Sunday afternoon on a new community center.


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Greece: Protesting farmers drive tractors to northern border

… the national highway from the Greek town of Polykastro to north …


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Greece's best-selling daily to cease publication due to debts

[A picture taken on June 25, 2016 in Athens shows the front page of the Greek newspaper "Ta Nea" (C) reading "be afraid of Brexit"]Two historic Greek newspapers, including the country's best-selling daily, will cease publication, the debt-ridden Lambrakis Press Group announced on Saturday.


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Bougias of Bourke Street

Over the years, we have argued passionately about almost everything, especially Greek politics and history, for, in Liako's world view, everything that needs to be done is settled and crystal clear, whereas for me, everything is nebulous, uncertain and ...


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Amazingly, Yes, The IMF Is Still Saying That The Greek Debt Problem Is Not Yet Solved

We have another little uptick in the long running saga over the Greek debt problem. This is simply a restatement of what was said several years ago in fact–it’s just that everyone preferred not to listen to what was being said back then for purely ...


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Greece market report. Full year 2016

Greece Auto Sales 2016 up moderately performing the best level since 2012, but still very far from the pre-crisis level. Toyota was market leader while SsangYong and Dacia shine. GDP expanded at the fastest pace since Q1 2008 in the third quarter as ...


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France's Hollande warns of U.S. "populism" to Europe

[Greek Prime Minister Tsipras, Spain's Prime Minister Rajoy, French President Hollande, Portugal's Prime Minister Costa, Cypriot President Anastasiades and Italy's Prime Minister Gentiloni after the Southern EU Countries Summit in Lisbon]By Axel Bugge LISBON (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday the new U.S. government was encouraging "populism and even extremism", as he and fellow southern European leaders urged unity to face an increasingly uncertain world. "We have to stand together in Europe," Hollande said during the meeting in Lisbon. "What is at stake is populism.


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Ancient GREEK fun for school pupils from Plaistow and Kirdford Primary

Year Three pupils came to school dressed in Ancient GREEK costume, including GREEK tunics, ready to get involved in a day of mythological puzzles ...


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President: The Fossils of Nazism We See Springing-Up Around Europe Are Not Insignificant

Greece and Europe must not become complacent at the rise of extreme-right movements in Europe and must never forget the atrocities of the Second World War, President Prokipis Pavlopoulos said on Friday, during a speech at the exhibition I Don’t Forget: One Picture is a Thousand Words, housed at Zappion, central Athens. “We must never […]


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Sunderland Still Keen On Greece Star But Agent Involved Keeping Mum

The CEO of the company responsible for a potential transfer for Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris insists that it is for Sunderland and the Portuguese club to comment on a proposed move. Premier League outfit Sunderland are keen on the Greece ...


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Celtics-Bucks preview: Stopping the Greek Freak

The humor of the question was not totally lost on Isaiah Thomas. The 5-foot-9 guard was asked if he could imagine would it be like if he had the length of Milwaukee’s 6-11 Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Is that a short joke?” he quipped. “No, I can’t ...


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Greek farmers block Promachonas – Kulata border checkpoint with Bulgaria

Greek farmers used tractors to block the Promachonas – Kulata border checkpoint with Bulgaria on January 28, public broadcaster Bulgarian National Radio reported. In spite of the stepped-up presence of Greek police and gendarmerie on the main roads and ...


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World View: Furious Turkey Threatens Migrant Deal over Greece’s Failure to Extradite

Greece’s Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the extradition of eight Turkish military officers sought by Ankara over the failed coup of July 15 of last year. On July 16, the day after the coup attempt, a Turkish military helicopter landed unexpectedly in ...


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GREEK factories still awaiting promised revival

Two years on, the record of the SYRIZA-Independent GREEKS coalition in industry is negligible at best. According to 2016 data from the Labor Ministry's ...


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Suspension of Publication of Two Historical GREEK Newspapers

On Saturday the Lambrakis Press Organization (DOL) announced on the front page of the GREEK newspaper “To Vima” that two historical GREEK ...


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Greek Police Announce the Eight Turkish Officers Are to Remain in Custody

Greek authorities on Friday announced that the eight Turkish military servicemen who sought refuge in Greece after July’s failed coup in Turkey will remain in custody. The head of the Greek Police Aliens Directorate Constantinos Louziotis said the eight ...


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Former Greek Orthodox church in Dubuque torn down

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - The ornate building that had long served as the St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church has been torn down. The Telegraph Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2jAkksU ) that the move came earlier this week, a little more than a month after parish ...


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Alternate Foreign Minister G. Katrougalos meets with the Prime Minister of Dominica, R. Skerrit

Alternate Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos met on 27 January with the Prime Minister of Dominica, R. Skerrit. The Alternate Minister reaffirmed the intention to strengthen the EU's relations with CARICOM, of which Dominica is a member, while also noting the Greek side's interest in expanding bilateral relations. Mr. Skerrit thanked Mr. Katrougalos for our country's positive stance within the EU, particularly on the issue of waiving Schengen visas for citizens of Dominica, and also noted his country's interest in the future signing of a bilateral agreement in the shipping sector.


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French leader chides US populism, urges European unity

[Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, France's President Francois Hollande and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, from left, pose for a group photo at Lisbon's Belem Cultural Center Saturday, Jan. 28 2017. The leaders of France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Malta and Cyprus are attending an informal summit of southern European Union countries. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)]LISBON, Portugal (AP) — French President Francois Hollande has urged Europe to present a united front against populist movements which, he says, are being encouraged by political developments in the United States.


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Monk, Abbot of Rebel Greek Monastery Sentenced to 20 Years

Monk, abbot of rebel Greek monastery sentenced to 20 years in absentia


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IMF Warns Eurogroup Loan Measures Not Enough for Greek Debt

Debt will jump as high as 275 percent of GDP by 2060 Greece’s public debt and financing needs will prove “explosive” in decades to come unless Europe overhauls its bailout program to ease the load, the International Monetary Fund says in a draft ...


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Antiparos underground house makes it to BBC series

Did you know there is a stunning house on the Greek island of Antiparos that is hidden beneath the landscape? The amazing nine-bedroom underground  holiday home called Ktima House has now acquired publicity because of a series of BBC. Award-winning architect Piers Taylor and actress and property enthusiast Caroline Quentin […]


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'We want children to feel proud of their ancestors'

Little Andonis is a merciful and adventurous young boy who lives in his beloved Megisti (Kastellorizo), a magical Greek island of the south Aegean (Dodecanese group of islands) located in the eastern part of Greece. One day, as he wanders the streets of ...


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Turkey’s Defence Minister says Greek court decision on alleged coup soldiers was politically motivated

Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Işık said the Greek legal decision not to extradite eight Turkish soldiers who demanded refuge in Greece, fleeing Turkey after the July 15 coup attempt was not a judiciary but a political decision


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40 Turkish Military Request Asylum in Germany

At least 40 Turkish officers have requested asylum in Germany. The military officers presented their requests immediately after the first wave of purges in Turkey after the coup attempt in July 2016, but German authorities are refraining from a decision. The reason for this is the upcoming visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Ankara next week. Merkel is concerned that a possible positive decision will threaten the agreement on refugees which the EU signed with Turkey. During the week, Turkey threatened to cancel the readmission agreement with Greece after the Greek Supreme Court refused to extradite 8 military officers who sought asylum in Greece after the coup attempt in Turkey.


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GREECE a complete disappointment for Turkey, defense min. says

"Our urgent expectation from GREECE is that this wrong and unjust decision be corrected as soon as possible and those eight people are returned to ...


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Why I hated to love John Hurt as fear-monger Adam Sutler in times of Greece’s crisis

British actor Sir John Hurt has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 77. He had starred in more than 200 films and television series over a career spanning six decades. He was Oscar-nominated for his star turn in “The Elephant Man” and his supporting role […]


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Eight Turkish military servicemen to remain in custody, Greek police say

… insecurity and uncertainty that marks Greek reality for even self-evident matters … in Greece wait their turn. It is an opportunity for the Greek government and Greek justice to help put …


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These refugees escaped war. Now they’re freezing in Greece’s migrant camps.

… snow and freezing temperatures to Greece’s overcrowded refugee camps, a … weather. The poor conditions in Greece have highlighted Europe’s ongoing … their aid efforts. “We all — Greeks, Europeans — have a humanitarian imperative …


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As Trump cracks down on refugees, an Oscar nominated documentary goes to the frontline of the Syrian crisis

This week, as U.S. President Donald Trump readies a plan to dramatically restrict refugee admissions to the United States, Greek-American filmmaker Daphne Matziaraki got an Oscar nomination for her short documentary 4.1 Miles. Shot on the waters off the island of Lesbos, the film follows a Greek Coast Guard captain as he rescues refugees from the sea.


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A meal for every night of the week

Add 2 teaspoons of the GREEK seasoning, tomato sauce, and peas and carrots. Bring to boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes, stirring ...


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GREEK main opposition leader predicts elections in the near future

New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis predicted elections for Greece in the near future saying they will not destabilize the country because his ...


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Bank of GREECE governor again calls for reforms to continue

GREECE'S central banker again called for the immediate implementation of reforms in the crisis-battered country, speaking during an event in Athens on ...


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