Agreements between Greece and China on energy, infrastructure and telecommunications signed in Beijing will begin to "run" directly, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday in his speech at the 2nd Greek-Chinese Cities Forum, while making proposals ...
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Saturday, May 13, 2017
Adendro train crash: At least 10 injured in Greece after carriage derails
At least 10 people have been injured after a passenger train derailed in northern Greece on Saturday night, fire brigade and police officials said. Photographs on Greek news websites showed one carriage on its side near a residential area. The train was ...
At least 10 injured as Greek passenger train derails
ATHENS, May 13 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were injured when a passenger train derailed in northern Greece on Saturday night, fire brigade and police officials said. Photographs on Greek news websites showed one carriage on its side near a residential area.
Restoring confidence
GREECE needs to be flexible enough to attract investments from everywhere and of course it cannot make itself dependent on just one great power.
Casualties Reported After Train Carrying Dozens of Passengers Derails in GREECE
A passenger train in northern GREECE derailed on Saturday night, and there are reports of casualties. The train was heading from Athens to ...
Greek train derails, possible injuries
A passenger train has derailed in northern Greece but there are no immediate information about casualties, a fire brigade official says. The train was heading from Athens to the second biggest city Thessaloniki on Saturday night. The Athens News Agency ...
Passenger Train Derails in Greece, Reports of Injuries
ATHENS — A passenger train derailed in northern Greece on Saturday night but there was no immediate information about casualties, a fire brigade official said. The train was heading from Athens to the second biggest city Thessaloniki. The Athens News ...
Rupavahini’s ‘Pinkama’ in Greece
Athula Peiris’ one episode teledrama ‘Pinkama’ was shown at the INPUT – International Public Television Conference in the Greek City of Thessaloniki last week. Produced by the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, ‘Pinkama’ was the only tele ...
Greece in June with a 4 year old
Hello there, need your advice here as I'm planning a trip to Greece with my small family. We will be 3 adults (aged28-34) traveling with my daughter who is turning 4 in a month. We plan fly into and from Athens we have about 2 weeks starting 15 June here ...
P.J. Harvey performs a dreamy show beneath the stars at the Greek in L.A. on Friday
P.J. Harvey returned to Los Angeles on Friday with essentially the same show she played here nine months ago, making it easy to parse the differences between her stop at the Greek Theatre on Friday and at the Shrine Expo in August on this tour behind her ...
Relics of St Helena and the Holy Cross to be exhibited in Greece for the first time
For the first time, the holy relics of St Helena will be displayed in Athens together with a section of the Holy Cross. It is also the first time that holy relics leave the permanent residence in St Marcus Basilica n the Vatican Museums in Italy. This will be the first time the relics of … The post Relics of St Helena and the Holy Cross to be exhibited in Greece for the first time appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Army turns to Greek tragedy to help troops open up about PTSD
The Army is experimenting with performances of Greek tragedy to try to get soldiers to open up about the psychological wounds of war. More than 120 serving paratroopers and veterans this week became the first to see if 2,500-year-old plays could help them ...
US remains at odds with G7 partners over economic protectionist policies
US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said allies were warming to President Donald Trump's 'America first' trade policies, but allies disagreed. Other topics discussed included the Greek bailout and cyber security.
Forthnet teams up with Chinese firms to fund Greek telecoms network
ATHENS, May 13 (Reuters) - Greek telecoms company Forthnet and Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp have teamed up with two other Chinese firms to finance a fibre optic network in Greece, Forthnet said on Saturday. Forthnet and ZTE signed a cooperation ...
Turkish President Erdogan Wishes for the Full Implementation of Lausanne Treaty
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Beijing raised the positive agenda for Greek-Turkish relations. Erdogan adopted it and at the end of the meeting, he expressed the wish to fully implement the Treaty of Lausanne, according to sources of the Athens Macedonian News Agency (ANA). The two […]
Celebrating a Taste of Greece in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The city of Ithaca takes its name from the island off the coast of Greece and this weekend, the community is celebrating that heritage. Saint Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church will hold their 5th annual Taste of Greece fundraiser this weekend.
Former Greece Police Chief Todd Baxter announces candidacy for Monroe County Sheriff
Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) - The former director of the Veterans Outreach Center and Greece Police Chief has officially announced his plans to run for Monroe County Sheriff. Todd Baxter made the announcement Saturday at the Rochester Airport Marriott in Greece.
New obstacle to Elliniko project
GREECE'S privatization agency, TAIPED, is scrambling to keep a major privatization project afloat following a decision by the Piraeus forestry authority ...
Home Greek news economy GREECE is Very Close to the Final Exit from the Crisis, PM...
GREECE is very close to the final exit from the crisis and the government's aim is fair and sustainable development, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said ...
Interview: Sino-Greek cooperation at Piraeus port promising: Greek mayor
ATHENS, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Yannis Lagoudakis, Mayor of Greek municipality of Perama, was one of the locals who did not warmly welcome the change of hands at Piraeus port at first, fearing the privatization of the state-run harbor. After the stunning ...
Beijing lauds deepening ties with Athens
Describing GREECE as a vital part of Beijing's vision to revive the Silk Route, Xi said the cooperation between the two countries “continues to glow with ...
Erdogan tells Tsipras in Beijing to extradite the 8 Turkish soldiers
For one hour and ten minutes, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a meeting in Beijing on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation organized by the Chinese government on Friday. The agenda of topics to be discussed was full: bilateral relations, the Cyprus issue… … The post Erdogan tells Tsipras in Beijing to extradite the 8 Turkish soldiers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Poseidon: The Origins and History of the Greek God of the Sea
“I begin to sing about Poseidon, the great god, mover of the earth and fruitless sea, god of the deep who is also lord of Helicon and wide Aegae. A two-fold office the gods allotted you, O Shaker of the Earth, to be a tamer of horses and a savior of ships!
PM Tsipras Meets with Turkish President Erdogan
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Beijing at the Four Seasons Hotel on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation organized by the Chinese government. Representing Greece there will be the following in attendance: Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, Minister of Digital Policy Nikos Pappas and […]
Prosecutors Raided Former Minister’s House in Armaments Probe
Corruption prosecutors raided a few days ago the house of former finance minister Yiannos Papantoniou, as part of a probe into armament programs carried out while he was head of Greece’s defence ministry in the early 2000s. A parliamentary committee is conducting a preliminary investigation into Papantoniou’s tenure. The prosecutors are said to have seized […]
Cyprus’ ‘Golden Visa’ Program Generates €4 Billion Due to Russian Investors
Both Cyprus and Greece have organized what is known as “Golden Visa” programs where foreigners who purchase property are eligible to be granted residence status. Recently Cyprus’ Golden Visa program has raised some 4 billion euros in revenue for the island – a much higher intake of revenue than Greece’s similar program which has been […]
PM Tsipras: Greece is Very Close to Exiting the Crisis
BEIJING – Greece is very close to the final exit from the crisis and the government’s aim is fair and sustainable development, Prime Minister Alexis […] The post PM Tsipras: Greece is Very Close to Exiting the Crisis appeared first on The National Herald.
Garage fire under investigation in Greece
Greece, NY (WHAM) - A garage fire is under investigation in Greece. The Lake Shore fire Department says it responded to the fire around 4:30 a.m. Saturday at 81 Ingomar Drive. Firefighters say when they arrived the detached garage was fully engulfed, but ...
Greek Growth Forecast for 2017 Reduced to 1.8 percent by Finance Ministry
The Greek growth forecast for 2017 is depreciating greatly from what was once a 2.7 percent expected growth. Just one day after the European Commission said that they expected only a 2.1 percent growth for Greece, and according to a publication of an ...
ND’s Mitsotakis: Greece Failing to Utilize its Digital Potential
Greece needs to improve its performance in digital policy, where it is lagging behind even comparably with crisis-hit Portugal, main opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday. “We do not seem to be fully aware of our true ...
4 Greek Islands to Visit Post-Cannes
Just three hours from Nice, party like a rock star (with Ariana Grande?) on Mykonos or keep it chic on Koufonisia (a la Cavalli) as each getaway offers its own unique glam for decompressing from the fest. The challenge of planning a post-Cannes getaway is ...
Fareway Centsable Health: 12 ways to Use Greek Yogurt
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) - Greek yogurt is a key ingredient in the Mediterranean Diet. It is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt since most of the whey has been strained out, and it has a delicious tangy flavor. Plus, it contains twice the ...
Greek Prime Minister’s welcome to the tune of “Zorba the Greek” on visit to Beijing
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Friday that China’s vision to revive the Silk Road and Greece’s ambition to become a regional energy, transport, commercial and cultural hub will feed off each other to the benefit of both countries. Speaking on ...
Turkish President Erdogan comes closer to PM Tsipras' positive agenda on Greek-Turkish relations
… ). The two officials discussed the Greek-Turkish relations, the Cyprus issue, the … Turkey, which Tsipras said that Greece supports, the migration issue and … European countries. Tsipras responded that Greece is seeking the implementation of …
Greece is a strategic partner of China, President Jinping says
Greece has a key role in … relationship between the peoples of Greece and China who share the … to the recovery of the Greek economy and stressed the positive …
Global cyber attack demanding ransom in Bitcoin hits 99 countries
A global cyber attack has infected tens of thousands of computers in 99 countries on Friday. Britain’s health system was paralyzed, global shipper FedEx were disrupted. The hackers blocked computers and demanded a ransom of 300 USD in bitcoins. It is believed that the hacking tools have been developed by the U.S. National Security Agency. … The post Global cyber attack demanding ransom in Bitcoin hits 99 countries appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Important Agreements Signed Between Greece and China, PM Tsipras says
BEIJING (ANA) – Agreements between Greece and China on energy, infrastructure and telecommunications signed in Beijing will begin to “run” directly, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras […] The post Important Agreements Signed Between Greece and China, PM Tsipras says appeared first on The National Herald.
President Erdoğan asks GREECE to exradite Turkish coup soldiers
Erdoğan voiced Turkey's discontent with the Greek decision of not to extradite Turkish soldiers who requested asylum from GREECE after they fled to the ...
Erdogan tells GREEK PM to resolve ex-soldiers 'problem'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told GREEK Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that the non-extradition of Turkey's former soldiers involved in ...
When will Greece return to markets? ESM, Commission send conflicting messages
Greek government borrowing costs hit their lowest level in more than five years this week, investors speculate that Athens may soon end the exile from bond markets. The Greek government signals return to the markets can happen already in summer 2017, short after creditors disburse the 7-billion euro bailout tranche sometime after the review conclusion … The post When will Greece return to markets? ESM, Commission send conflicting messages appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Who is GREECE'S Eurovision entry Demy?
Greek singer, actress and musician Demy started playing around with musical instruments before she even set foot in school, but that hasn't stopped ...
George Drivas’ Laboratory of Dilemmas Represents Greece at 57th Venice Biennale
VENICE, Italy (AP) — With nationalism on the rise, political engagement is central to the artistic dialogue at the Venice Biennale, the world’s oldest contemporary […] The post George Drivas’ Laboratory of Dilemmas Represents Greece at 57th Venice Biennale appeared first on The National Herald.
A mother fights for the lives of her children during Greek genocide
A mother’s courage made survival of the Greek genocide possible. It is because of my grandmother Parthena Haita that my family is alive today. Her instinct to survive and keep her two remaining children safe during the 1916 invasion of the Turks into her ...
Greek Reporters to Stage Strike Against Austerity Measures on Tuesday
… social cuts required to provide Greece with yet another tranche of … the Greek citizens. In 2010, the debt crisis hit the Greece economy … framework of these bailout programs, Greece's international creditors have …
10 Things to Know Before You Visit Mykonos
The Greek island Mykonos is known as “the island of the winds” and for its turquoise waters and white buildings with colorful window sills, however there is more than meets the eye about the history and current trends that this island has to offer. Let’s take a look at 10 fun facts about the island […]
Chinese FM meets Indonesian, Hungarian, Greek counterparts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday met with his Indonesian, Hungarian and Greek counterparts on the eve of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.[Special Coverage]
Correct spelling based on Greek mythology
We moved to Arkansas in 1998, so it was with great interest I finally read your column last week about your untimely demise in 1992. Otis, we have lost many little furry friends over the years and can certainly relate. It was wholly a pleasure to hear from ...
Tsipras: Greece serves as a bridge between China and Europe
Greece is at a crossroads of three continents, it constitutes an important hub in the economic, energy and cultural sectors and can serve as a bridge between China and Europe, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday in a meeting with the Chinese ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping offers strong support to indebted Greece
… prime minister of deeply indebted Greece strong support on Saturday, saying … strategy. “At present, China and Greece’s traditional friendship and cooperation … power plants in Greece and other countries, the Greek company said on …