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Saturday, March 4, 2017

Taste Bud 👅 Tantalizing Smoothie Recipes 🥛 Using Greek Yogurt ...

Greek yogurt is one of a woman’s best food friends. It contains probiotic cultures and is lower in lactose and has twice the protein content of regular yogurts. It is also the perfect ingredient if you want your smoothies to be luscious and creamy.


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Greece may return to bond market

… and described recent improvements in Greek economy as "spectacular,… the future," Sapin said. Greece has been dependent on bailout … the European Central Bank accepts Greece in its bond-buying stimulus program …


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Greece’s fiscal targets cut urged to lift growth

ATHENS — Greece’s international lenders should lower the country’s fiscal targets from 2021 onwards to help boost its growth potential, central bank governor Yannis Stournaras said on Saturday. Stournaras told an economic forum in Delphi that primary ...


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Hellenic community “outraged” as decision dilutes Greek vote

Support for Chomedey Greeks spanned the political spectrum last week, after the Quebec Electoral Commission refused to budge on its ruling to split the community with Fabre riding. The church means much more than mere liturgy to most Greeks: It is the hub ...


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BoG Governor Stournaras Stresses Need to Swiftly Conclude Programme Review

We have to persuade our partners to reduce primary surplus targets from 3.5 percent to 2 percent until 2021, Bank of Greece (BoG) governor Yannis Stournaras on Saturday said at the Delphi Economic Forum. He explained that this would allow tax reduction, boost growth and improve the analysis of debt sustainability. Stournaras expressed optimism over […]


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Education Ministry to Put Turkish Language Lessons in Thrace Kindergartens

A new Greek Ministry of Education program provides for the teaching of the Turkish language in kindergartens for the Muslim minorities in Thrace, according to a Proto Thema report. President of the Institute for Educational Policy Gerasimos Kouzelis said that the pilot program is already implemented in six kindergartens and it will be extended next year. […]


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Andreadis: SETE Aims to Make Greece One of the World’s Top 10 Tourism Destinations

Greece’s largest tourism business association (SETE) aims to make the country one of the top 10 tourist destinations worldwide, its chief Andreas Andreadis said on Friday at the Delphi Economic Forum, taking place at European Cultural Centre of Delphi.


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2500 Children Refugees are Going to GREEK Schools

2,500 children refugees and migrants are going to GREEK schools under the Education Ministry's programme financed by the European Union.


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Greece’s Demographic Problem Affects Pension System

The demographic problem in Greece and the serious consequences it has on security funds was a subject discussed at the 2nd Delphi Economic Forum. Demographics Professor at the University of Thessaly Vyron Kotzamanis, presented research of the diaNEOsis ...


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10 countries that desperately want people to have more sex

It's the second-highest rate in Europe, behind Greece. To combat the worrying trends, the Spanish government hired a special commissioner, Edelmira Barreira, in January 2017. Her first tasks are finding the myriad causes of the trend and devising macro ...


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Greece's central bank chief urges for conclusion of bailout review

Greece's central bank chief Yannis Stournaras urged on Saturday for the conclusion of the pending Greek bailout review to push the ailing economy further on the path of recovery and growth. "The review must close with no further delay. It should have ...


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Deputy PM sees Greece back in markets in 2017

Greece's deputy prime minister said on Friday the country could return to international bond markets this year if the current impasse with the bailout creditors is resolved quickly.
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French Institute in Athens vandalised

nor any kind of justification or reasoning for this "mindless and criminal act against an institution that is a symbol of Greek-French friendship", as mentioned in the statement issued by the Foreign Ministry of Greece.


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Traditional Greek music and Belly Dance

Enjoy an evening of traditional Greek Music and Belly Dance with Gypsy Caravan featuring Bouzouki, Vocals, Lauto and Clarinet, 6pm to 9pm. for reservations call: 210-403-0565 John the Greek Restaurant 16602 San Pedro Ave 78232 (in Park Oaks Center at 281 ...


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Greece arrests four men, seizes 10-mln-euro worth of Captagon tablets in major anti-drug bust

… that was also seized. Two Greeks, one Albanian and one Turk … transfer the pills out of Greece. It is the first time … discovered a Captagon lab in Greece, SDOE said. Captagon is a …


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Sapin: We cannot ask Greece for more austerity

… of Greek entrepreneurship,” he said. Sapin welcomed the efforts of the Greek … minister stressed the need for Greece to return to the international … the French business community in Greece has faith in the country …


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GREEK workers in gunsight of IMF, EU rulers as crisis deepens

Today 2.5 million GREEKS have no health care coverage, out of a total population of 11 million. These are just a few of the most dramatic reflections of ...


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Healthier Lemon GREEK YOGURT Zucchini Bread. A delicious and healthier take on zucchini bread. This moist lemon zucchini bread has a slightly tart lemon flavor and a tangy lemon glaze. Recipe from chelseasmessyapron.com Super Simple Banana Bread ...


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The Greek War of Independence, 1821-1832: The Return of the Ancient Helleness

Shortly after the outbreak of the Revolution, one of the local Greek leaders In the Peloponnese, who was also a member of the conspiracy, issued a manifesto to the governments and peoples of Europe. A few extracts will give an indication of the style.


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Indiana University’s Tri Delta sorority shut down

This isn’t the first Greek house at IU to be closed this school year. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity was suspended in January after “multiple instances of hazing” within its new member education program. Another IU fraternity was shut down in 2015.


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Labour Ministry Amendment to Correct Problem with Index for Calculating Pensions

Greece’s labour ministry on Friday tabled a last-minute amendment that aims to correct a problem that has arisen with the formula for calculating pensions, following an announcement by Greece’s statistical agency ELSTAT earlier in the day that it lacked the data required. The amendment was attached to a health ministry bill on the administration of […]


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Ambassador Pyatt Expressed Concern About the Possibility of an “Accident” in the Aegean

U.S Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Friday expressed concern about the possibility of an “accident” while praising the Greek government’s responsible attitude at a time of heightened tension on the “Cyprus Issue”. He made these remarks at the Delphi Economic Forum. He also said the new U.S. administration will continue its efforts for a […]


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Young Driver without License Runs Down 14-Year-Old Girl in Northern Greece

An 18-year-old driver without a license ran down and killed a 14-year-old girl in Alexandreia town, in northern Greece, on Friday. The accident happened at 8:00 pm on El. Venizelos Street of Alexandreia. The girl, Katerina Kyropoulou, was trying to cross the road when she was hit by the car. The 14-year-old was transferred to […]


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What a Deme is in Ancient Greece

Written by GreekBoston.com in About Athens Greece, Ancient Greek History Comments Off on What a Deme is in Ancient Greece Unlike today’s modern country of Greece, Ancient Greece wasn’t considered to be one large country. Rather, Ancient Greece refers ...


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Shock as hundreds of migrants found camped out in CAVE in Greece

A series of raids on the idyllic island of Crete uncovered 112 migrants who were rescued after being found camped out in a cave. Some 18 people were arrested after the migrants were discovered, some of whom had been living in abandoned farm buildings.


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A Random, Enormous Greek Man Ended Up in the Sixers’ Box Score

While the name Sofoklis Schortsanitis may look like the alphabet sneezed, he’s a real dude. A Greek-Cameroonian, 6’10”, three hundred and forty-five pound dude. Schortsanitis – known as “Big Sofo” or “Baby Shaq” – last played for Apollon ...


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Minister: Greece not considering purchase of stealth aircraft

Greece is not currently considering the purchase of stealth aircraft for the Hellenic Air Force since the cost would be excessively high, Alternate Defence Minister Dimitris Vitsas clarified on Friday, talking to Skai radio. The minister noted that a ...


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Syrian refugee in Greece smuggles son in suitcase

A family of Syrian refugees was arrested by Greek officials on the island of Lesbos Thursday after attempting to smuggle one of the family members to the mainland inside a suitcase. The Syrian woman, 41, and her two sons were trying to board a ferry to ...


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GREEK police reel in nationwide ring of loan sharks

Police said they arrested five GREEKS and one Bulgarian national during separate operations in Ioannina, Arta, Thessaloniki, Xylokastro and Vrachati ...


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Greece Third from the Bottom in Digital Economy/Society

Greece ranks third from the bottom among the 28 European Union member states in digital economy and society, according to the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) publicized on Saturday. The result of the European Commission study shows the performance ...


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Greek privatisation agency says disused airport project to go ahead

ATHENS, March 4 A 7.9 billion euro plan to turn a derelict former Athens airport into one of Europe's biggest coastal resorts, included in Greece's latest international bailout, will go ahead despite recent delays, a senior privatisation agency official ...


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GREEK police seize 143 kilos of cannabis

A 29-year-old Albanian national was arrested on Friday after police found 16 kilos of cannabis hidden in his car. The arrest took place after officers ...


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GREEK central banker calls for tax cuts, feasible targets

Greece's fiscal mix is dangerous for the economy, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras warned at the Delphi Economic Forum on Saturday, ...


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GREEK Crisis Deja Vu

In the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2009, the so-called “GREEK depression” widened GREEK government bond spreads and infected global markets ...


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Nikola Jokic emerges as threat to swipe top spot on Stein's Most Improved ballot

The Greek Freak had risen to such prominence so quickly that, within weeks of our first batch of Trimester honorees this season, he was not only selected to his first All-Star Game, but voted in as a starter. Who in the world could compete with that?


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Sale of Greek National Bank's Ethniki Insurance is imminent

The submission of binding offers for the acquisition of National Bank’s insurance arm appears to be just a matter of days, if not hours, following the rejection by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition of Greece’s request to ...


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A new deal that will boost wedding tourism in Greece and Cyprus

Wedding tourism is on the rise globally


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GREEK online yacht leasing platform secures funding from Piraeus Bank

Vyra.com, the first GREEK online yacht leasing platform, plans to further expand its services after funding secured from Fund PJ Tech Catalyst and Driin ...


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GREEK firm Folli Follie wins top prizes in Retail Interiors Awards

Folli Follie won four first prizes during the Retail Interiors Awards 2016 to award innovation in creating an attractive and functional purchasing ...


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Handmade Leather Goods Inspired by Greek Culture

Riccardo and Chiara from ForgianticaLeather create unique and high-quality handmade leather bags, satchels, purses, bracelets and other leather goods. Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter among other figures, each piece is ...


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20 Greek enterprises take part in 26th AGRA fair in Bulgaria

Twenty Greek enterprises participated in the 26th AGRA international fair held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, February 22-26, with half of them participating in a delegation organized by Enterprise Greece, the Greek embassy in Sofia said in a report. The report ...


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An Oscar error, Rio rocks and Kuwait goes green: The week in pictures

Revellers participate in a colourful "flour war," marking the end of the carnival season and the start of Lent in Galaxidi, Greece, on Monday. Revellers are covered with talcum powder during the Los Indianos street carnival in Santa Cruz de la Palma ...


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Greece's fiscal targets should be eased to help growth, central bank chief says

ATHENS Greece's international lenders should lower the country's fiscal targets from 2021 onwards to help boost its growth potential, central bank governor Yannis Stournaras said on Saturday. Stournaras told an economic forum in Delphi that primary surplus ...


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18 arrested in Greek raids on suspected people-smuggling gang

UK’s National Crime Agency says 112 people were rescued in Crete as part international investigation into organised crime group Eighteen people have been arrested in Greece as part of an international investigation into people smuggling. Continue reading...


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Bodrum Turkey to Greek islands

I'm travelling with my daughter and will be departing Bodrum Turkey - I need advice on what best way we can get to Mykonos and Santorini and back to Bodrum. Thinking 5 nights. Not flying so need advice on what ferries, do I book online beforehand (where ...


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SongSong Couple: Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki’s ‘DOTS’ Unknown Facts

Komm Coffee, KGC Cheong Kwan Jang Korean Red Ginseng and Subway even enjoy sales boost from the show. Not only this, the show is mostly filmed in Greece. There were a massive amount of inquiries on how to visit Zakynthos, one of the Ionian Islands in Greece.


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The war on white men (Guests: Cale Hartmann, Uncle Tony Redpill, Greg the GREEK)

Arch is still alive and well in this neighborhood, but today his name is Uncle Tony Redpill and Greg the GREEK. They crashed his show and took it over ...


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From Damascus to The Hague: a refugee's journey

After a long and exhausting ride to the Aegean Sea in the west, we undertook another border crossing into the GREEK islands on a miserable rubber ...


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When Nasty Men Make Great Statesmen

Vandenberg became chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This new cooperative spirit faced a major test as Communist operatives threatened shaky Western allies like Greece and Turkey. “We are met at Armageddon,” Dean Acheson exclaimed when ...


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GREEK mythology brought to life

However, disaster strikes when Hymen, the GREEK god of marriage, arrives to bless the marriage and sees nothing but sadness in their future.


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