If you have been following my Greece series on the blog, this is the 5th post recounting some of the places we visited last summer taking our older boys on a post GCSE and A level trip. We began in Athens, Explored the Acropolis, headed down the the ...
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Sunday, March 12, 2017
United Employees and Grandstanding Politicians are Protesting a New Flight at Newark Today
On Sunday, Emirates Airline will continue its subsidy fueled growth in the U.S. with a new flight from Athens, Greece to Newark. Rally participants will call on the Trump Administration to enforce aviation trade agreements to support U.S. jobs. WHEN ...
Trials Underway On Device That May Help Detect Cancer
Although it sounds breathtakingly futuristic, Dr. Phillips says the basic premise is as old as air. “Hippocrates, back in ancient Greece, told his students to smell their patients’ breath,” he said. “Back in the 19th century, some people said they ...
Spring to be HOTTER than some parts of Greece thanks to ‘tropical’ winds
Temperatures nudged 64F (18C) on Saturday and experts are promising that more fine is weather on the way. Much of the country will see warmer weather over the next few days although it will turn cooler by Friday. Burst of spring before Atlantic pressure ...
Olympiakos ends losing streak to keep 6-point lead in Greece
ATHENS, Greece -- Olympiakos halted a three-game losing streak on Sunday, defeating Atromitos 2-0 in the Greek league to keep its six-point lead over Panionios. Both goals came off crosses by Costas Fortounis. Manuel Da Costa rose over the defense in the ...
Biasol creates Melbourne cafe interior based on 1950s Greek delicatessens
Concrete surfaces, hand-painted teal tiles and brass details all feature in this Melbourne cafe, designed by local studio Biasol to pay tribute to the Greek delicatessens that could be found in the city in the 1950s. Biasol had already designed one cafe ...
Houston, Texas to Athens, Greece for only $500 roundtrip
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Cheap Beach Destinations of the World
Ferry boats connect the major Greek islands, allowing a budget traveler to visit a variety of beaches, but also benefit from the cultural and historic benefits of a visit to Greece. Rhodes is an excellent example. Rhodes has been welcoming visitors to its ...
Explore Greece Fira, Santorini Greece, and more!
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Greek cruise sector to battle decline at Seatrade
The decisive factor for GREECE will be how much success Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) and companies such as Celestyal Cruises have in penetrating ...
TURKEY: The Falling from Grace of an Emperor with no Clothes
Tens of thousands of these refugees have been smuggled by human traffickers into Greece since 2014. More than a million of them have travelled from there to other countries in Europe, especially Germany, Sweden, and Austria, straining the socio-economic ...
Greek Foreign Minister to meet US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, will be in Washington between 12 to 14 March, where he will meet with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the Director of National Security H.R. McMaster, think tank representatives, influential government officials and expatriate organizations. The Greek Foreign Minister’s visit to the American capital, a few weeks after […]
Greece a strategic partner to South Caucasus countries
Greece’s role as a strategic partner in the wider region of the South Caucasus, was confirmed following the four-day official visit to Georgia and Armenia by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias between 7 to 10 March. The double visit complements Kotzias’ visits to Azerbaijan in February 2016, accompanying the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras […]
CPH's 'How I Learned to Drive' boldly takes the road less traveled
From left to right: Karis Danish (Female GREEK Chorus), Nick LaMedica (Male GREEK Chorus), Remy Zaken (Teenage GREEK Chorus), Madeleine ...
Film about China's rent-a-foreigner industry wins top prize at Thessaloniki doc fest
“Machines” also swept the Human Values Award of the GREEK Parliament, and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award.
8 'New Silk Road' Companies That You Can Invest In
In no particular order, the following are eight big companies that are active along the New Silk Road. After operating Pier II of Greece’s Piraeus port since 2009, COSCO finalized a deal to purchase a 51% share of the port in August of 2016. Over the ...
Pillarstone to become the 3rd debt servicing company to get a license from the Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece has given the ‘green light’ for Pillarstone to get a license as a specialized debt servicer following the JV between Aktua and Alpha Bank and FPS (a subsidiary of Eurobank). According to Capital.gr the JV between Pillarestone, Alpha ...
Okkas aims to make Cyprus history
Former striker Okkas – who won a record 106 Cyprus caps and enjoyed trophy success both in his homeland and in Greece with Olympiacos, AEK Athens and PAOK – is now seeking to make more history. Although Cyprus played in the 1998 UEFA European U18 ...
Cyprus: European Union rejects Turkey's demand
But GREEK Cypriot officials have objected to such a development for fear it would enable Turkey to overwhelm the island of 1.1 million people ...
Chobani’s success in yogurt war exposes weaknesses of giant food firms
Yoplait is suffering through a Greek crisis. Chobani, which popularized Greek yogurt in America, overtook General Mills’ Yoplait last year to become the country’s biggest yogurt brand. That a 12-year-old upstart could overtake a powerhouse in so short ...
Missing Ben Needham 'speaks from beyond the grave' in mum's heartbreaking appeal
I disappeared 24th July 1991, I was 21 months old when I was involved in an accident on Kos Island, GREECE. "My family are still trying to find me so ...
Tactical silence
GREECE has often paid a high toll when national sentiment has been pushed too far. In one case, the Turks reached all the way to Domokos because ...
Lesvos’ Mayor Says He Welcomes Gov’s Announced Growth Plan for Northern Aegean Islands
Lesvos mayor Spyros Galinos welcomed the 25-million-euro growth plan announced by the Greek government on Saturday for the islands of the northern Aegean, saying it offers much-needed support for the local economy. Alternate Economy Minister Alexis Charitsis will visit Lesvos on Monday (March 13) to meet Galinos, local governor Christiana Kalogirou and other officials. Galinos also commented on the […]
Delayed enlistment didn't spare sailor from horrors of World War II
My father refused to sign the early enlistment papers because he knew what war was.” Theodore Xanthos, his dad, had immigrated to the United States from Greece at 16 years old in 1898. But when the Balkan War started in 1912, he, like many Greek ...
World View: Netherlands Provokes Growing Crisis with Turkey by Blocking Ministers’ Entry
There’s a completely separate threat to the EU-Turkey migrant deal, and this one is coming from Greece. Greece’s highest administrative court, the Greek Council of State, will rule later this month on whether Turkey meets the criteria to be a “safe ...
11 Of The Cheapest Places To Visit In Europe
Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city, after the rather impressive, Athens but most certainly not second on the list of places to explore. Unlike Capital cities, regional cities are typically that bit cheaper and a little more accessible when ...
Rob Stock: Ancient GREEK money lessons
OPINION: Let me tell you a story about an ancient GREEK hero who can help you get richer. It's Ulysses, a kind of GREEK Maui, though without Maui's ...
Tourism Chief Wants Greece Higher in World Standings
ATHENS – The leader of SETE, Greece’s largest tourism business association, said he wants to elevate the country’s standing in world rankings and keep bringing […] The post Tourism Chief Wants Greece Higher in World Standings appeared first on The National Herald.
New Probe Sought Over Greek Defense Contracts
ATHENS – Greece’s coalition government asked the Parliament it controls to investigate the awarding of contracts in the Defense Ministry from 2001-2003 when Yiannos Papantoniou […] The post New Probe Sought Over Greek Defense Contracts appeared first on The National Herald.
Turkish Foreign Minister Blames Kammenos for Aegean Provocations
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu is sparring with Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos, trading charges over who is provoking friction in the Aegean. Cavusoglu said […] The post Turkish Foreign Minister Blames Kammenos for Aegean Provocations appeared first on The National Herald.
Deputy Foreign Minister T. Quick meets with Romanian Secretary of State G. ...
Deputy Foreign Minister Terens Quick met today with the Romanian Secretary of State for Political Bilateral and Strategic Affairs, George Ciamba, with whom he discussed issues that fall within his area of competency, and particularly matters relating to the Greek Diaspora in Romania. Mr. Ciamba extended an invitation to the Deputy Foreign of Minster on behalf of Romanian Minister Andreea Păstârnac, in charge of citizens living abroad, to visit Romania, which Mr. Quick accepted.
The refugees UK wants to send back to countries where they were abused
The situation could get even more complex as an EU ban on sending asylum seekers back to Greece is due to be lifted on Wednesday after a six-year moratorium. Krisha Prathepan, of Duncan Lewis, said: “We intend to challenge any resumption of returns to ...
Greek Eggplant Pie with Peppers and Feta (Melitzanopita)
This is a fantastic recipe for Greek eggplant pie with peppers and feta cheese. It’s the very popular Melitzanopita. My queen is back again! No, I am not talking about Khaleesi or any other fancy queen. It’s the eggplant, the queen of vegetables.
There is Still Much to Learn About Herbs From The Ancient Greeks
Around 1,500 to 2,300 manuscripts found in some 150 locations of different national, university and private libraries have been compiled in this new book and the couple took it upon themselves to track down the manuscripts from Ancient Greece over a 30 ...
Onassis Cultural Center’s ‘A World of Emotions’ Exhibit Provides a Glimpse into Ancient Greece
The Onassis Cultural Center located in New York is recreating Ancient Greece for the public with its exhibit called A World of Emotions: Ancient Greece, 700 BC – 200 AD. The exhibit is on display until June 24, 2017 with free admission. A World of ...
As Far as Debt Performance Goes, Barbados is Now on the Same Level as Greece
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sunday March 11, 2017 – Barbados’ Prime Minister Freundel Stuart may not think much of the pronouncements of international ratings agencies, but the rest of the world is watching, with respected business publication Bloomberg ...
Check Out The ‘Greek Forests, Green Destinations’ Exhibit at Athens International Airport
In order to raise awareness for the need to protect Greece’s forestland, the exhibit Greek Forests, Green Destinations is on display at the Athens International Airport. The exhibition is taking place thanks to the Goulandris Natural History Museum and ...
ND’s Mitsotakis Pledges to Abolish Excise Tax on Greek Wine
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged to abolish an excise tax on wine introduced by the current government in 2015, during a visit at the Oenorama 2017 wine exhibition in Athens on Saturday. “It is our firm commitment to abolish the excise ...
Greek League: Panionios Wins 1-0 Over Larissa, Closes in on Lead
On Saturday night Panionios beat Larissa 1-0 on their home field. This victory puts the second-place team within a 3 point range of the Greek League‘s leader, Olympiacos. The game’s one point was scored by striker El Fardou Ben Nabouhane in the first ...
Perhaps resilience
Ritsona Refugee Camp was set up in March 2016 by NGOs in a remote forest in Chalkida, Greece — about two hours away from Athens. The camp is currently occupied by approximately 700 residents. Until last December, the residents lived in tents which have ...
Local elementary school students have questions answered by astronaut on space station
A school in Greece spoke with Kimbrough the day after. Students have been preparing for the meeting throughout the school year by participating in several STEM activities.
On The Horizon: The cancer breath test
Although it sounds breathtakingly futuristic, Dr. Phillips says the basic premise is as old as air. “Hippocrates, back in ancient Greece, told his students to smell their patients’ breath,” he said. “Back in the 19th century, some people said they ...
GREECE and lenders still apart but Athens eyes progress by March 20
The fiscal countermeasures that GREECE will be able to implement if the primary surplus target is met also have not been agreed. The government's ...
So much money, so few results
A recent report in The Guardian titled “Where did the money go? How GREECE fumbled the refugee crisis,” makes one wonder what on earth has ...
EU largely scapegoating refugees from ME
The economic austerity measures in GREECE and elsewhere in the EU, he believes, are the major impetus to the raise of the far-right parties.
Brussels keeping 2015 emergency Grexit plan locked away
Parts of the plan, which is said to include emergency humanitarian aid for GREECE, were discussed at the College of Commissioners in Brussels a few ...
George Michael’s cousin pleads with fans to stay away from funeral to avoid 'a circus'
… , a Greek-Cypriot, has asked for a small private ceremony in Greek Orthodox …
Livni sees stronger GREEK-Israeli ties
Former Israeli foreign minister Tzipi Livni believes that relations between Greece and Israel are “very good” and that there is potential for closer ties in ...
Verona In Washington: Obamacare Repeal, Defense Appropriations And More
81: A resolution recognizing the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States. This resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations which will consider it before sending it ...
Gov. Cuomo calls for investigation into RG&E’s preparedness
Governor Andrew Cuomo: "My point is this: we as a state have been through this a number of times." The Governor also went to a home in Greece on Saturday where the NationalGuard was helping to cut up fallen trees. At the peak, RG&E had 116 thousand ...