ATHENS, March 22 (Xinhua) -- German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Wednesday called for more cooperation between all sides to conclude in April the second review of Greece's third bailout. "We don't want to have a story with no ending.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
600 year-old Bayezid mosque in northern Greece damaged in fire during restoration
ATHENS, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The 600 year-old Bayezid mosque in the northern Greek town of Didimoteicho was damaged during a fire on Wednesday, Greece's Culture Ministry said. The extent of the damage caused by the blazes which broke out during restoration ...
ND chief Mitsotakis speaks of ‘strategic’ partnership between Greece and Israel
New Democracy (ND) leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke about the strategic partnership between Greece and Israel saying the country is an example for Greece on entrepreneurship, during a speech at the Greek-Israeli Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. "The ...
Tsipras to Gabriel: Greece Is Determined to Work to Regain Social Contract
The dilemma is whether EU countries will regain the social contract and social acquis or if they will remain stuck in racist slogans which are unfortunately being heard from officials, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told German Vice Chancellor and Foreign ...
Exhibitions exchange by Greek Heracleidon and Chinese Science and Tech Museums
To celebrate the Year of Greek-Chinese Friendship, there will be an exchange of exhibitions between the Museum Herakleidon in Athens and the China Museum of Science and Technology (CMST) in Beijing. The Museum Herakleidon will present, in both its ...
Greece in 37th International Paris Book Fair with more than 100 book titles
Greece will participate in the 37th International Paris Book Fair which will be held from the 24 to the 27th of March, with Morocco as the country of honour for the first time. More than 50 countries are expected to participate in the Fair that brings ...
Telemedicine service for emergency heart problems on 5 GREEK islands
A telemedicine service providing support in the care of emergency heart problems has been launched on five remote GREEK islands, via the National ...
Local restaurant Santorini brings more than a taste of Greece
There is a warm summer wind blowing against my shoulder and I can feel the heat pressing against my skin. Greek music fills the atmosphere around me as I look around to see the patio filled with people enjoying a Saturday afternoon outside. I start to ...
Mass Reading of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ for European Latin & Greek Fest
Greece will be participating in this year’s mass reading of The Odyssey, marking the 11th year of the European Festival of Latin and Greek, at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens on March 24 at 11am. Greece joins the Europe-wide public reading ...
Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring Wins First Prize in Tourism Awards 2017
ATHENS – Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring won the first prize (gold) in Tourism Awards 2017 organised by Boussias Communications’ Hotel & Restaurant edition. The best […] The post Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring Wins First Prize in Tourism Awards 2017 appeared first on The National Herald.
Greece Determined to Regain Social Contract, Tsipras Says to Gabriel
ATHENS (ANA) – The dilemma is whether EU countries will regain the social contract and social acquis or if they will remain stuck in racist slogans […] The post Greece Determined to Regain Social Contract, Tsipras Says to Gabriel appeared first on The National Herald.
Support for restoration of historic Bayezid Mosque in Northern Greece after fire
A number of Greek ministers on Wednesday pledged to fully support efforts to restore the Celebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque in Didimoteicho, also known as the Bayezid Mosque, which was severely damaged in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Wednesday.
Exhibition on 1980’s Greece attracts 80,000 visitors in Athens
A historical and cultural exhibition revisiting the eighties decade in Greece exceeded the organizers’ expectations attracting 80,000 visitors over the almost three months it was housed at Technopolis cultural center in central Athens. The multi ...
Greek opposition under pressure to sign up to more austerity
Political upheaval was caused in Athens after scenarios emerged that Greece’s creditors want main opposition New Democracy party to commit to the implementation of reforms in the post-bailout program period. According to reports in local media, the government was thought to be contemplating to call for the ratification of any agreement on new measures […]
Greek PM attends delivery ceremony of Holy Sepulcher restoration work
The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is in Israel attending the ceremony of delivery of maintenance work, protection and restoration of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. He is accompanied by the Ministers of the cabinet and MPs and officials of all the ...
Consulate of Greece announces Marathon Wreath Ceremony
The Boston Consul General of Greece Ifigenia Kanara, in collaboration with the Alpha Omega Council of Boston, recently announced the 34th consecutive Marathon Wreath Ceremony to be held at 6 p.m. April 13 at the Great Hall of the Massachusetts Statehouse ...
Foreign Ministry announcement on the terrorist attack in London
We express our abhorrence of the heinous and cowardly act of terrorism perpetrated today in London. Greece unequivocally condemns terrorism and stands by the government and people of the United Kingdom. The Greek Embassy in London is monitoring developments closely, in cooperation with the competent British authorities.
Greek police: 3% of policemen are ‘unfit’ to carry a weapon
Shocking data about the ability of Greece’s police. Hundreds of policemen have not undergone checks by special “weapons committees” and from those who have a 3 percent is not capable to carry a weapon. According to a report by daily Eleftheros Typos, there are only two special committees operating in Athens and Thessaloniki. Their members … The post Greek police: 3% of policemen are ‘unfit’ to carry a weapon appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Impressive Exhibition ‘Pompeii and the Greeks’ Opens in Italy
The large exhibition “Pompei ei Greci” (Pompeii and the Greeks) opens its doors on April 12, 2017 exposing the magnificence of Ancient Greece beyond its borders. The exhibition will be hosted in the arena of ancient Pompeii and curated by famous Swiss ...
Dubai firm set to bid for stake in GREEK port
Four foreign investors are expected to bid for a majority stake in Greece's Thessaloniki Port, on Friday, the offer deadline, the port's top executive said ...
A taste of everything at Nestor's in North Fort Myers
"We could be Italian, American and GREEK," says Anna Tsimpedes, who owns Nestor's Restaurant with her husband, Nestor. "We make all those foods.
DP World GREEK port bid expected on Friday
Dubai's DP World is among four foreign investors who are expected to bid for a majority stake in Greece's Thessaloniki Port, on Friday, the offer ...
Happy GREEK Independence Day
GREEK Independence Day, a national holiday in Greece, is very important here in Queens as well, where the GREEK American presence is strong ...
GREEK anarchist bombs linked to bailout talks
GREEK police have refused to name eight European officials who appear to have been targeted by a militants who claimed responsibility for a parcel ...
The eclectic Gyros & Greens evolves from mall service to a stand-alone restaurant
Though the quick-service GREEK restaurant Gyros & Greens only opened in Somers Point in January, Hamilton Mall frequenters may recognize the ...
GREEK judge appointed VP of European Court of Human Rights
Linos Alexandros Sisilianos, an eminent GREEK judge and professor of international law at Athens University, has been appointed vice president of the ...
A Tale of Two Economic Crises Foretold
To its credit, the IMF at least seems to have learned from the major mistakes that it made in its initial years of handling the Greek sovereign debt crisis. It now recognizes that it was counterproductive to require excessive budget adjustment of an ...
Greece: Population Movement
This Revised Emergency Appeal seeks a total of some 50.6 million Swiss francs increased from 31.5 million Swiss francs to enable the IFRC to support the Hellenic Red Cross (HRC) to assist 34,673 people until June 2018, to continue the provision of the ...
Director of ‘Burning Sands’ Hopes To Spark A Discussion In The Black Greek Community
Gerard McMurray, the writer and director behind the Netflix original film Burning Sands is prepared to lead the discussion that surrounds keeping Black Greek organizations alive. As a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, one of the nine historically ...
Greek organizations raise over 1,500 jars of peanut butter
Earlier this month, several fraternities and sororities participated in a friendly competition to see who could raise the most peanut butter jars for the School Fuel program. School Fuel is a volunteer organization that strives to “fuel” a better ...
ND’s Mitsotakis and British Ambassador Kate Smith Discuss Relations Post-Brexit
Main opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday had a meeting with the British Ambassador to Greece Kate Smith. According to an ND announcement, they discussed Britain’s anticipated activation of article 50, triggering the process for Britain’s exit from the European Union, and EU-UK relations in the post-Brexit period. In this context, they also […]
Greece Remains Fourth Largest Foreign Investor in Bulgaria
Greece remained the fourth largest foreign investor in Bulgaria, after Austria, Holland and Germany, with total investments of 2.501 billion euros at the end of September 2016, from 2.441 billion in the same period in 2015, the Greek embassy said in a report. Direct foreign investments to Bulgaria totaled 38.7 billion euros in the third […]
Dijsselbloem Must Go, But That Solves Nothing
What the remarks make clear is that he never had “neutrality as finance chief”. And it gets better: he accuses Greece, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Spain, even Ireland (?!) of not ‘showing the same solidarity as northern eurozone states’. Boy ...
70 Musicians from 20 Countries in Geneva Fundraising Concert for Migrants in Greece
Switzerland - This Saturday (25/03) the United Nations Orchestra will play a concert at the Victoria Hall in Geneva, Switzerland. All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to facilitate the psychosocial activities carried out by IOM. Psychosocial support ...
Head of Ancient Greek Statue Found under Crimean Bridge
… terracotta head of an ancient Greek god has been found during …
A few slices of perfectly cooked steak draped across a colorful bowl of Greek salad make a lunch or dinner that knows no season
… often, I think a simple Greek salad is perfect as is … across a colorful bowl of Greek salad make a lunch or … salmon, chicken or shrimp. ___ GREEK SALAD WITH FLANK STEAK Serves … sliced pitted kalamata or other Greek olives 1/3 pound crumbled …
Order of Battalions in the National Day Parade on 5th Avenue New York
NEW YORK – The order of the Battalions in the National Day Parade on 5th Avenue New York, commemorating the 196th Anniversary of Greek Independence […] The post Order of Battalions in the National Day Parade on 5th Avenue New York appeared first on The National Herald.
Menendez Resolution Honoring Greece’s 196th Independence Day Passes
WASHINGTON, DC – The US Senate passed on Wednesday a resolution authored by US Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) commemorating the […] The post Menendez Resolution Honoring Greece’s 196th Independence Day Passes appeared first on The National Herald.
Jesus’ restored tomb is unveiled, well in time for Easter
Greek conservationists worked for nine months to clean and renovate the shrine above the cave believed to be the savior’s burial place.
European Court of Human Rights Elects Greek Judge New Vice-President
“The European Court of Human Rights elected a new Vice-President – Linos-Alexandre Sicilianos (Greece) – on Monday March 20 2017,” says the ECHR press release. Sicilianos has been elected for a three-year term and will take up his duties on May 1 ...
Join The Greek Centre Melbourne’s Open Seminar: ‘The Philistines & the Mycenaeans’
Attend a free lecture at the Greek Centre Melbourne titled: Open Seminar: The Philistines & the Mycenaeans. According to the Greek Centre’s website, the lecture will “discuss the Aegean and Cypriot cultural linkages with the Philistines, who were ...
€pistrofi App
Eurobank, named Best Retail Bank in Greece for the 3 rd consecutive year by internationally acclaimed World Finance magazine is proud to announce that "€pistrofi App", the mobile application for Eurobank's "€pistrofi" cards loyalty program, has been ...
Tag Archives: Black Greek Culture
Gerard McMurray, the writer and director behind the Netflix original film Burning Sands is prepared to lead the discussion that surrounds keeping Black Greek organizations alive. As a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, one of the nine historically ...
KITH and Aimé Leon Dore Look to Greece For New “Mykonos” Collection
Key Pieces: Nammos Pullover Sailing Jacket, Knox Pant, Anchor Logo Cap. Editor’s Notes: For KITH and Aimé Leon Dore’s latest project, the two outlets draw inspiration from Mykonos, Greece, more specifically, a trip to the island by Ronnie Fieg and ...
Eurogroup Proves Government Deceived People, New Democracy Says
Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos, left, speaks with Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos during a meeting of eurogroup finance ministers at the Europa building in Brussels on Monday, March
Most Greeks overestimate refugee numbers, survey finds
Most Greeks grossly overestimate the number of refugees stranded in the country, according to a new study which, however, found that the majority view the integration of newcomers in a positive light.
Greek Heritage Celebrated at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall
NEW YORK - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on Monday, March 20 welcomed representatives of the Greek community to Brooklyn's Borough Hall to celebrate Greek heritage in honor of G
Fraport Shows Revamp Plans for the 14 ‘Gateways of Greek Tourism’
Fraport Greece on Wednesday released plans regarding the projects and development works for the upgrade of the facilities of the 14 Greek regional airports it will soon manage and operate. According to the company’s comprehensive plan, the upgrade works ...
Three out of ten members of Greek police ‘unfit’ to carry a weapon
Shocking data about the ability of Greece’s police. Hundreds of policemen have not undergone checks by special “weapons committees” and from those who have a 3 percent is not capable to carry a weapon. According to a report by daily Eleftheros Typos, there are only two special committees operating in Athens and Thessaloniki. Their members … The post Three out of ten members of Greek police ‘unfit’ to carry a weapon appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.