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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The Continued Downfall of Greece

Greece today is still reeling from its reckless financial decisions from decades earlier. On September 29th, 2008, Greece, along with the rest of the world, saw its economy fall into turmoil. But while the world has (relatively speaking) seen its economies ...


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Greek President Pavlopoulos: Turkey must respect Treaty of Lausanne

On Sunday a Turkish ship illegally entered Greek waters in the region of the Imia islets, ANA-MPA has reported. Greece immediately responded and requested that the vessel depart from Greek waters. After a few minutes, the Turkish FAC obliged and no further ...


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Greek Debt Clock Ticks: Would PM Resign?

Greece has been bailed out, the unpopular government is holding on, the International Monetary Fund says the country needs debt relief and the winter has kept the Aegean refugee crisis at bay. So what’s all the fuss about? Greece has debt payments to ...


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Tsipras-Merkel Discuss Cyprus and Migration, Ahead of her Visit to Turkey

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the phone on Wednesday to discuss issues relating to the latter’s visit to Turkey which starts on Thursday. According to Tsipras’ office, the two leaders discussed Cyprus, Europe’s relations with Turkey, migration and the need for Turkey to respect international law and stop […]


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Greece becomes an accomplice to Turkey’s coup attempt

The Greek High Court has ruled not to extradite eight officers who flew a military helicopter to Greece on the night of the failed coup on July 15, 2016 and demanded political asylum.


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ESM chief: IMF role imperative for Greek program

European Stability Mechanism (ESM) Managing Director Klaus Regling on Monday said whatever upcoming bailout loan tranches to be disbursed to Greece depend on the IMF’s decision to participate in the program. Speaking from Luxembourg, he said the Fund ...


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Greece: Eurovision 2011 singer Loucas Yiorkas goes ethnic with “Den Pao Sti Douleia” 1

He finished a very respectable seventh while representing Greece at Eurovision 2011 in Düsseldorf. And now Loucas Yiorkas is reminding us why he did so well, with the release of his new single “Den Pao Sti Douleia”. Translating as “I Won’t ...


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Greek products and Greek quality at the ISM exhibition in Cologne

Beyond the crisis


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Weber State football signing day: GREEK DE George Tarlas signs with WSU

Boise, Idaho, defensive end George Tarlas has signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Weber State. Tarlas has played two seasons of ...


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Greece: Samos, Greece Factsheet

… partners provide support to the Greek authorities in improving reception conditions … ’s accommodation scheme on mainland Greece. This includes elderly, pregnant women … per this State-led mechanism, the Greek authorities identify available sites on …


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‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Director Compares Film To Greek Mythology

Among the intense action sequences and the impressive fight choreography in John Wick were a number of references to Greek mythology, including the gold coins for the concierge named Charon. In an interview with SFX magazine, director Chad Stahelski ...


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ESM Chief: Greece Is Special Case, 4th Bailout Might be Needed

European Stability Mechanism President Klaus Regling said on Wednesday, that Greece is a special case and this is the reason it is still in a rescue program, while he warned that a fourth bailout might be needed. Regling addressed a joint meeting of MEPs ...


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ALICE M. KONTOKOSTA

Alice M. Kontokosta, (84) passed away in Manhattan Sunday, January 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Kontokosta, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Gregos) Kontokosta from Kardamyla, Chios, Greece,... The post ALICE M. KONTOKOSTA appeared first on The National Herald.


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Sam Hunt Presale – 2nd Show Added at the Greek Theatre

Sam Hunt‘s “15 In A 30” Tour is coming to the Greek Theatre on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Hunt’s special guests include four-time GRAMMY nominee Maren Morris, “Buy Me a Boat” singer Chris Janson, and pop-turned-country singer, Ryan Follese!


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Police: Elderly Couple Dead From Apparent Murder-Suicide on Mount Read Blvd.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Two people were found shot to death inside a GREECE residence on Mount Read Boulevard near Stone Road Wednesday ...


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Couple dead after apparent murder-suicide in GREECE

GREECE, N.Y. (AP & WXXI News) Authorities say a man and woman in their 70s have died in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in GREECE.


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GREECE Community Education to offer wrestling camp

GREECE Community Education will offer its Wrestling Camp for ages 6-12 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting March 6 through April ...


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Turkish-GREEK standoff over Aegean islets continues

Following the GREEK Supreme Court's refusal to grant the Turkish government's request for the extradition of suspected Gulenist officers who allegedly ...


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Turkey and Greece Trade Jabs in Island Dispute

ISTANBUL — Turkey and Greece have reignited a decades-old disagreement over the sovereignty of a pair of uninhabited Aegean Islands, in a spat that analysts say risks aggravating other diplomatic disputes between the two countries. The Greek defense ...


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Greek Court Rules 8 Turkish Servicemen Must Be Detained

The eight Turkish servicemen consisting of pilots and flight engineers who fled to Greece a day after the failed military coup in Turkey on July 15, 2016, are to be temporarily detained after a ruling by the Greek court. On Wednesday, the court endorsed police arguments that due to national security reasons, it is best […]


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The Vodafone Greece undertakes OASA electronic ticket

The Vodafone Greece was awarded the tender to operate the electronic ticket for public transport OASA. The Vodafone Greece will undertake to provide integrated telecommunications services include fiber optic networks and mobile applications such as IoT.


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Greece reports mass Turkish air incursions as tensions simmer

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece reported mass incursions by Turkish military aircraft on Wednesday, amid tensions over Athens' failure to hand over Turkish soldiers Ankara accuses of involvement in a coup attempt. Defence ministry officials said they had ...


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Alternate Foreign Minister G. Katrougalos meets with the Irish Minister of State for European ...

Alternate Foreign Minister G. Katrougalos met today with the Irish Minister of State for European Affairs, Dara Murphy.The discussion took place in an excellent climate, and a substantial convergence of views was ascertained regarding current European policy issues. The Irish Minister expressed Ireland's solidarity with the Greek government's efforts to reduce the public debt, noting the Irish people's undivided support for our country.The two Ministers also discussed in depth about the course of Brexit, in regard to which they shared, to a significant degree, similar views. They also expressed readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all sectors, with emphasis, from...


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Inflation increasing As Downturn In Greece Accelerates And UK’s Mark Carney Goes Full Speed Ahead On QE

Inflation is increasing as the downturn in Greece accelerates and the UK’s Mark Carney goes full speed ahead on QE. “We do pay attention to extreme readings in both bulls and bears and also to historically significant runs of more bulls than bears.


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Debunking GREEK Media

Big names of the domestic press owe millions to the GREEK State, have staff unpaid for over three months and see the sales of their newspapers falling.


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Six GREEK university rectors demand student cuts

The rectors of six of Greece's biggest universities on Wednesday sent a letter to the Education Ministry requesting that the number of new students ...


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Macedonian road hauliers post losses over GREEK-Macedonian border blockade

SKOPJE (Macedonia), February 1 (SeeNews) - Macedonian road hauliers are suffering daily losses of some 100 euro ($107.5) per car and 450 euro ...


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Fate of popular GREEK restaurant unknown

Yanni Papanikolaou, speaking for the family that launched The GREEKS in 2012, said he arrived at the store Wednesday to find Gil Hoff, co-owner of ...


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Document: The message sent to the Greek Fleet during the most critical hours of the 1996 Imia Crisis! (PHOTO)

Greece was moments away from total war with Turkey!


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Playtech Signs Deal With Greek Betting and Lottery Operator

London listed gaming and financial industry giant Playtech has sealed a deal with one of the leading Greek gaming and lottery operators. The company that purchased CFH Clearing for $120 million in November last year has signed an agreement with OPAP to ...


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Greek Hotel Market Expects Increase in Occupancy, Room Rates in 2017

Greek hoteliers are very optimistic for 2017 with a majority expecting increases in occupancy levels and room rates compared to last year, according to the latest tourism barometer report on the expectations of the Greek hospitality sector for this year.


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Unemployment in Greece at 23 pct in October 2016, Eurostat reports

Greece's unemployment rate was … ). Joblessness was significantly higher in Greece among women (27.7 pct …


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Greece’s StudySmart is AHLEI’s Newest International Associate

… Institute (AHLEI) and StudySmart, a Greek organization that provides training, certification … the professional training market in Greece. StudySmart operates on an international … in the hospitality industry in Greece,” said Kiritsis, StudySmart’s CEO …


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Yiasou Yeeros review: Plainview GREEK restaurant cooks with care, quality ingredients

This is the drama playing out at Yiasou Yeeros, a modest GREEK eat-in/take-out in Plainview's Morton Village Shopping Center. “Yeeros” is the GREEK ...


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GREEK Interest Night at Ashland

The banners were out and the recruiting had begun at GREEK Interest Night at Ashland University on Jan. 26, hosted by the many different fraternities ...


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GREEK Life community to get own office space

Beginning this summer, students in GREEK Life will no longer be under the Office of Student Life. Instead, the Office of GREEK Life will be created and ...


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Questions asked of a GREEK student

I won't lie, I'm in a fraternity and I am sick and tired of being judged. I'm tired of being asked if I consume massive amounts of alcohol on the weekends ...


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2 Women Struck by Car That Went Off the Road in GREECE

GREECE, N.Y. -- Two women were hit by a car that went off the road in the town of GREECE Wednesday morning. Police say the women were walking ...


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GREECE extends detention of Turkish pilots pending

Athens (dpa) - Eight Turkish soldiers who applied for asylum in GREECE after fleeing Turkey following a coup attempt in July must remain under ...


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BRIEF-Bayn signs two LoI on distribution partnership in Switzerland and GREECE

DETROIT, Feb 1 Automakers reported mixed U.S. auto sales for January, with General Motors Co posting a 3.8 percent decline while crosstown rival ...


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BRIEF-GREECE'S OTE ups 2017-2020 spending for networks upgrade by 200 mln euros

(The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, February 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S's ...


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TAP gas pipeline can gauge customer interest in capacity: executives

The 870-km (540-mile) pipeline will link Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz II field with Italy, crossing through Georgia, Turkey, GREECE, Albania and the Adriatic ...


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GREECE'S OPAP picks Betgenius as sportsbook platform provider

ATHENS Feb 1 London-based gaming services provider Betgenius will supply GREECE-based OPAP, Europe's fourth biggest betting firm, with a new ...


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Two person death investigation underway in Greece

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. GREECE, N.Y. Greece Police have confirmed they are investigating the death of two people on Mt. Read Blvd. Police say the victims, a male and a female in their 70s, were shot.


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Greece's Deadlocked Debt Talks Unnerve Investors

Greece needs to break the deadlock it talks with its creditors and secure more financial aid before about $6.46 billion in debt has to be repaid in July.


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Deputy Foreign Minister T. Quick to visit Cyprus

Deputy Foreign Minister Terens Quick will be in Cyprus on 31 January. Following his arrival, he will be received by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades.Mr. Quick is visiting Cyprus at the invitation of his counterpart, the Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Overseas Cypriots, Fotis Fotiou, with whom he will discuss bilateral cooperation issues.In the context of his visit, Mr. Quick will meet with His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus, the President of the House of Representatives, D. Syllouris, Foreign Minister I. Kasoulides, former Foreign Minister I. Iacovou, and representatives of the Association of Greeks of...


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Shipping Ministry Meet to Discuss Intermodal Transport for Remote Greek Islands

An inter-ministerial meeting at Greece’s Shipping and Island Policy ministry on Friday will explore ways to ensure that remote islands remain connected with the mainland particularly in winter with the introduction of combined transport. The ministry ...


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Turkish coup soldiers to stay in jail: Greece

A Greek court has ruled that eight Turkish servicemen seeking asylum in Greece must remain in temporary police detention even though Turkey's request for their extradition has been rejected.


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Turkey’s ruling AKP deputy to Greece: Don’t mess with us or we’ll shoot you

A ruling Justice and Development (AKP) deputy has warned Greece over a freash rift over the Kardak islets, saying Turkey would shoot at the country if they “played any games.”


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Turkey, Greece in fresh rift over Aegean islets after 21 years

Turkey and Greece have become embroiled in a fresh rift over the Kardak islets in the Aegean Sea, which are claimed by both countries, and which almost led the two sides to war 21 years ago.


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