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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Greeks bring high-energy to Greek Olympics

… teams at the Greek Olympics. In the traditional Greek Week event, 11 … their Greek organizations, show support for the “two great causes” Greek Week … the Greek Olympics on Apr. 4 at McGuirk Arena. The final Greek …


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Simply GREEK

This is true in Waterloo, where you can enjoy GREEK and Mediterranean cuisine without having to leave the city. Simply GREEK is a family restaurant ...


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EgyptAir hosts a GREEK media delegation to stimulate tourism

EgyptAir hosted a 15-member media delegation from the one of largest GREEK media institutions, organized by the EgyptAir Office in Athens, headed ...


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Vienna's GREEK Deputy Mayor Asks for the Transfer of Central European University to Austrian ...

Vasilakou, who is of GREEK origin and prominent member of the Green Party, spoke to Der Kurier newspaper saying that she would happily invite the ...


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GREEK restaurant Mykonos in Great Neck closes after 8 years

Mykonos, the modest but dependable GREEK restaurant in the Village of Great Neck, has closed after eight years. Among the kitchen's strengths was ...


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Tongue-twisting, palette-pleasing delights

The annual GREEK Bake Sale is set for this Saturday at the Holy Cross GREEK Orthodox Church, 3804 Seymour Road. The annual sale includes such ...


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Are we heading for a new GREEK crisis?

As the GREEK economy remains reliant on bailout top ups, it needs to live up to the terms of its bailout agreement which require 'economic reforms' ...


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GREEK lenders trim NPEs to 104.8 billion euros

GREEK banks' exposure to doubtful and nonperforming loans edged down in the fourth quarter but still made up half the sector's overall loan book, the ...


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Find consistently good GREEK favorites at Stella's restaurant

"Stella's Kalamari" -- sautéed with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and artichoke hearts -- at Stella's restaurant on St. Philip Street on Thursday, March 23, ...


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Gulf seafood, GREEK flavor shine at Georgio's

Chef Grant Beane has been preparing steaks, seafood, Mediterranean and GREEK classics for more than 20 years. Italian baker Steve Cucinella ...


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Travel to U.S. With No Visa for Greek Citizens Extended by 1 Year

Greece’s inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWO) has been extended for one year as announced on Wednesday. The program allows citizens of 38 countries — including Greece — to travel to the U.S. without visas. In a letter from the U.S ...


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Austerity Measures Contributing to Declining Public Health in GREECE

Since 2009, GREECE'S GDP has dropped 26 percent, unemployment has increased to 25 percent and net income is down 40 percent. Economou, an ...


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Victory Hotel and Star of GREECE

Victory Hotel and Star of GREECE owner Doug Govan let rip on Facebook after patron Jodie Clarke described the hotel as “rude and obnoxious” and ...


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Rotary club hosts Stop Hunger Now volunteer event

GREECE Rotary Club recently hosted its Stop Hunger Now event to assemble meal packages that will be distributed to children in developing nations.


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Greece supports the Cyprus peace talks, set to resume next week, Tsipras says

The Greek government is "actively supportive” the resumption of the UN-led peace talks in Cyprus, which were suspended last month, when Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci walked out of a meeting. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, after a meeting ...


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Greece: Banks Mixed As Finance Meetings Breed Risk

The Global X MSCI Greece exchange-traded fund (GREK) moved lower Wednesday with meetings between Greek and European ministers not producing any debt-reform breakthroughs so far this week. A deal isn’t likely this week, Eurasia Group’s Rahman writes ...


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Dijsselbloem: Talks Between Greece and Institutions are Continuing

Negotiations between Greek authorities and the institutions are continuing, according to Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem who tweeted a brief update on Wednesday afternoon. “Had talks and contacts on Greece during the day. Work continues,” he said. According to a European official, no decisions are expected today, however, the aim is to open the way for […]


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Golden Dawn member in prison after student recognizes him as one of attackers

Judges ordered the provisional arrest of the high-ranking Golden Dawn member accused to have been involved in the brutal beating of a 24-year-old student last Friday. The victim reportedly recognized the man ‘beyond any doubt’. The accused denies any involvement. The obviously angered 42-year-old owner of a cafeteria, left the court in police escort and … The post Golden Dawn member in prison after student recognizes him as one of attackers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek Avocado Salad with Garlic-Dill Vinaigrette

How many more times do you think I’m going to bundle up in my puffiest ski jacket before taking a step outside and realizing that the sinisterly frigid season is decidedly over– not just “it’s technically spring” over, but “I can go to the ...


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Daewoo Shipbuilding gets order of Greece-based shipper’s VLCCs

ATHENS: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has clinched a US$250 million deal with a Greece-based shipper to build three very large crude carriers (VLCCs). Under the agreement with Maran Tankers Management, a unit of Greece’s largest shipper ...


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Greek neo-Nazi held over beating

A member of Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party was on Wednesday placed in pre-trial detention over a student's beating, a justice source said. The accused, a 42-year-old cafeteria owner who has been in custody since the attack and denies the charges, is ...


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Greek Hospitality Sector Going Green

Greece currently holds the third spot in a world listing of eco-friendly facilities with 246 hotel units awarded the Green Key eco label for environmental practices, and has also been endorsed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) for its ...


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In Greece, they do Easter with gusto

… fasting from meat — then feasting. Greece celebrates with particular gusto — and … shortage of Easter bread. Everyday Greece offers sunshine, seafood, whitewashed houses … culture, celebrate Easter with the Greeks. You’ll find a time …


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Greece wants emergency summit if Malta talks fail

… . Institutions representing eurozone governments believe Greece will keep the 3.5 … Greece’s side and was facilitating negotiations. “The sacrifices of the Greek … to punish Greece, our goal is only to help Greece,” he said …


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European Union, Greece Seek Bailout Deal By Friday

… ; and causing delays. Talks between Greece, the European Union and International … . "The sacrifices of the Greek citizens have been immense. One … to punish Greece, our goal is only to help Greece," he …


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Greek PM calls for emergency summit if Eurogroup bailout review not sealed

ATHENS, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday called for an emergency euro zone summit in April if the Eurogroup meeting on Friday does not conclude a bailout review. The remarks were made during joint statements here with ...


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Greece Said to Near Bailout Compromise on Pensions, Taxes

Greece and its creditors are closing in on a deal over the reforms needed to unlock fresh loans for the country, even as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned that a summit of euro-area leaders may be required if an agreement isn’t reached by Friday.


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Greece’s Tax Cheat Hunt Finds 70,000 Hiding Their Income

ATHENS – Using software cross checks – not compatible with the country’s financial police unit – Greece’s Finance Ministry said it uncovered more than 70,000 […] The post Greece’s Tax Cheat Hunt Finds 70,000 Hiding Their Income appeared first on The National Herald.


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Three Greek Novels Shortlisted for European Union Prize for Literature

ATHENS (ANA) – Three Greek novels, “Dendrites” by Kallia Papadaki, “The Greek doctor” by Carolina Mermiga and “The calligraph’s night shift” by Maria Xylouri were […] The post Three Greek Novels Shortlisted for European Union Prize for Literature appeared first on The National Herald.


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EU Commission Confirms Convergence in Key Issues

BRUSSELS (ANA/ Ch.Vassilaki) – The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday the convergence achieved at yesterday’s high-level meeting in Brussels between Greece’s economic team and the […] The post EU Commission Confirms Convergence in Key Issues appeared first on The National Herald.


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Unraveling the Secrets of the Ancient Greek Theaters’ Acoustics – By Dimitra Pontoporou

By Dimitra Pontoporou How did Greeks succeed in transmitting the sound so well in their open air theaters without the aid of amplifiers? If one […] The post Unraveling the Secrets of the Ancient Greek Theaters’ Acoustics – By Dimitra Pontoporou appeared first on The National Herald.


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EU, Greece seek bailout loans deal by tomorrow

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (left) gestures as he speaks with European Council’s President Donald Tusk after their meeting in Athens yesterday. Tsipras said he would ask for an EU leaders summit if there was no deal this week and accused some ...


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Dijsselbloem can speak to MEPs - ‘in late afternoon’

Dutch chief of the Eurogroup had angered Parliament by not turning up for debate on Greece.


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Greek ex-minister jailed for graft secures release

Greek magistrates on Wednesday approved the release from prison of former socialist minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos, one of the few prominent politicians jailed for corruption in the country, a justice source said. The Athens appeals court panel voted 3-2 to ...


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Flexible employment dominates Greek labour market

1 from 2 are hired part time or casual


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The “Greek Freak”: Greece is a part of me

Giannis Antetokounmpo always has Greece in his heart


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Remains of 4 Greek-Cypriots discovered in occupied northern Cyprus

Over 1,600 Greek-Cypriots estimated missing since 1974


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Greek banks’ bad loan rates dip

Greek banks’ exposure to doubtful and non-performing loans edged down in the fourth quarter but still made up half the sector’s overall loan book, the central bank said on Wednesday. Banks, which entered the country’s economic crisis in 2008 with non ...


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How To Make Cool, Creamy Greek Tzatziki Sauce

What do salsa, hummus, and tzatziki all have in common? They are all culinary chameleons that can be either a dip, a sauce, or a condiment at any given meal. Each of these dips pair equally well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and toasted bread.


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Swedish company implants microchips in employee’s hands

Dystopia. Employees as Cyborgs.  About 150 employees the Swedish technology firm Epicenter agreed to have a microchip inserted in their hands, the company said. It is the first time such implants are used to tag employees via microchips on a broad scale. Epicenter and a handful of other companies are the first to make chip … The post Swedish company implants microchips in employee’s hands appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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ExxonMobil, Qatar Petroleum sign drilling deal with Cyprus

ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Petroleum on Wednesday signed an agreement with Cyprus to carry out exploratory drilling off the east Mediterranean island’s southern coast, where officials hope sizeable deposits of oil and gas could be found. Qatar Petroleum Chief Executive Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said the area, or block, where the partnership is licensed to explore … The post ExxonMobil, Qatar Petroleum sign drilling deal with Cyprus appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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European Commission launches Brexit website with useful info

The European Commission launched a Brexit website with useful information, latest news and contact possibilities. The website will include everything from the latest speeches to official documents as they are published. The sub-section of the wider Commission website for now has a limited array of content but includes an organization chart and directs users to the Twitter … The post European Commission launches Brexit website with useful info appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Donald Tusk: "No one is interested in punishing Greece"

New attempts are being made to kick-start Greek bailout talks that have been delayed for months, freezing loan installments. European Council President Donald Tusk has been in Athens, where Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called for an emergency EU ...


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A Journey For Peace, From Norway to Greece

He has a mission to honor silent heros, people that do good things without expecting anything in return. Silent heroes are all kinds of people. They can be involved in local organizations, charities, or simply helpful people doing good deeds.   “They …


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Letter by President Dijsselbloem to President Tajani concerning the plenary debate on Greece

… in the European Parliament on Greece. As amongst others indicated in … to continue the discussion on Greece with the European Parliament as …


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Convicted Greek former defense minister allowed out on bail

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A court in Greece is allowing a former … bail and does not leave Greece or travel by sea or …


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Greece pushes for emergency eurozone summit if creditor talks stall

… in Greece over tough demands by its creditors. However, the Greek premier … tax increases that lenders want Greece’s government to implement. Following … to impose ever-tougher austerity on Greece. An expanded version of this …


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Tsipras Says Deal on Debt Close, Otherwise Summit Needed

ATHENS (AP) – Top Greek and European officials indicated Wednesday that it’s possible to reach a breakthrough in the country’s difficult bailout talks over the […] The post Tsipras Says Deal on Debt Close, Otherwise Summit Needed appeared first on The National Herald.


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The Good Life’s Become The Hard Life for Greece’s Pensioners

By Andy Dabilis ATHENS – A social worker at a Greek centers for pensioner, Chara Theodorakaki, 46, said she’s not surprised at the resilience the […] The post The Good Life’s Become The Hard Life for Greece’s Pensioners appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-American Daniel Keats Reunites with Long-Lost Mother after 58 Years

By Theodore Kalmoukos OMAHA, NE – His name today is Daniel Keats. He is 58 years old and lives in Omaha, NE. But his Greek […] The post Greek-American Daniel Keats Reunites with Long-Lost Mother after 58 Years appeared first on The National Herald.


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