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Sunday, May 14, 2017

Three dead as train smashes into GREEK house

Three people have died after a train derailed and ploughed into a house near Thessaloniki in Greece. Trainose, the company operating the service, ...


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ExxonMobil to dip into GREEK hydrocarbons

Senior ExxonMobil officials are expected to arrive in Athens in the next few days to sign an agreement with Hellenic Petroleum and France's Total ...


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Charleston GREEK festival was back for its 47th year

Charleston GREEK festival was back for its 47th year ... The GREEK Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in downtown Charleston held its annual GREEK ...


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Recipe for Aginares Tamara – Greek Style Artichokes with Caviar

Written by GreekBoston.com in Authentic Greek Food Recipes, Recipes for Greek Vegetable Dishes Comments Off on Recipe for Aginares Tamara – Greek Style Artichokes with Caviar This dish is made with artichokes, which are found all over Greece. Taramara ...


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UK Weather: Britain set to be hotter than GREECE next week

… to be hotter than Hawaii, Greece and Sydney. However the west …


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One dead, two injured in wildfire in Agioi Theodoroi

One woman died and two elderly were injured during the wildfire that broke out early afternoon Sunday in Agioi Theodori holiday village in western Greece. The woman was reported missing by her family. Her body was found short before 8 o’ clock in the evening in a ravine. The elderly woman had reportedly left her … The post One dead, two injured in wildfire in Agioi Theodoroi appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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The Greek economy is now managing “austerity” OK

The Greek economy is projected to grow 1.8 per cent this year, against an earlier forecast of 2.7 per cent according to the proposal… Of course that’s not great, especially with all the catch-up they could be doing (but please don’t assume that all ...


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SYRIZA Backs Away from Growth Estimates, Cut to 1.8%

ATHENS – After trumpeting a hoped-for return to markets and looming recovery, Greece’s ruling Radical Left SYRIZA-led coalition has cut growth estimates for this year […] The post SYRIZA Backs Away from Growth Estimates, Cut to 1.8% appeared first on The National Herald.


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Varoufakis Says Third Bailout Tsipras’ Doom, Cites “Surrender”

ATHENS – Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, turning on the the man who forced him out, said Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader […] The post Varoufakis Says Third Bailout Tsipras’ Doom, Cites “Surrender” appeared first on The National Herald.


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Saint George Church Piscataway 44th Annual Festival, May 18-21

PISCATAWAY, NJ – The St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival in Piscataway takes place May 18 to 21. This year marks the 44th Anniversary of this Central Jersey […] The post Saint George Church Piscataway 44th Annual Festival, May 18-21 appeared first on The National Herald.


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Aristidis Sterghiadis: the Man who Ruled Smyrna

By Stavros T. Stavridis Nearly 100 years ago, the Greek naval flotilla sailed into Smyrna harbor to receive a hero welcome from the Greek Smyrniotes. […] The post Aristidis Sterghiadis: the Man who Ruled Smyrna appeared first on The National Herald.


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UK weather: Britain 'to be as hot as GREECE' as tropical air sweeps country bringing 25C temperatures

Britain is set to see a mini blast of tropical warmth this week as air from the Azores looks set to dislodge a band of wet and wind weather on Monday. The western and northern regions of the UK face torrential downpours and gales of up to 50mph at the ...


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4 people killed, 5 others injured in northern Greece train derailment

ADENDRO, Greece (AP) - An intercity train derailed in northern Greece, leaving four passengers dead and five seriously injured, including the driver, the state railway said in a statement early Sunday. The train, with 70 passengers, was traveling on the ...


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Wildfire in Greece kills 1 west of Athens; blaze contained

Greece's fire department says that one person has died after a wildfire broke out west of Athens. A body was found in a ravine outside the town of Agioi Theodoroi, 65 kilometers (40 miles) west of Athens. Fire officials say that the body has been burned so ...


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Greek championship champions league play-off results and standings

May 14 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Greek championship play-offs matches on Sunday Sunday, May 14 Panionios 1 Panathinaikos 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Panathinaikos 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 ----- PAOK Salonika 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ...


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Sentence Handed Down to Man Who Fired Handgun into the Air Outside of Courthouse

After a man facing several misdemeanor charges, including unlawful shooting, illegal handgun possession and resisting arrest fired three shots from a handgun into the air while talking to the press, he has been handed down a punishment by the Greek courts on Friday of a two-year suspended sentence. The man said that his actions were in […]


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Eurovision 2017: Portugal Wins First Place, Greece Takes 19th

Last night concluded the Eurovision 2017 song contest and the winner with 758 points was Portugal’s Salvador Sobral with his song “Amar Pelos Dois”. This is the first time that Portugal has won the contest in 53 years. Greece’s entry “This is Love” sang by Demy came in 19th place, and Cyprus’ performance with Hovig singing […]


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Wildfire Near Settlement in Corinth

A wildfire that broke out earlier on Sunday in a forest area near the settlement Panorama in Aghi Theodori, Corinth, Greece, is in progress. The blaze has reached the settlement’s houses. Damages have been already reported to a house while gusty winds continue blowing in the area. 32 fire engines with 70 member crew, 37 […]


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The Government Is Targeting the Whole Society, Says ND Spokesman Kikilias

New Democracy (ND) spokesman Vassilis Kikilias on Sunday accused the government of devastating the professionals, the low pensioners, the labourers and of targeting the whole society. “The Greek people have learned the truth and are outraged…In the following days New Democracy will reveal the size of the deceit and of their failure” stated the main opposition spokesman. […]


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Greek-American Frances Fragos Townsend Among FBI Director Candidates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Greek-American Frances M. “Fran” Fragos Townsend was homeland security and counterterrorism adviser to President George W. Bush after a series of high-profile […] The post Greek-American Frances Fragos Townsend Among FBI Director Candidates appeared first on The National Herald.


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PeacePlayers International Brings Greek and Turkish Cypriots Together with Basketball

PeacePlayers International is a program that was first started on the divided island of Cyprus in 2006 in order to bridge tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. It now has over 250 players and 12 teams which regularly participate in games that are ...


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Dejan Vucovic’s Appeal to FYROM’s Extradition Request to Be Discussed By Greece’s Supreme Court

The extradition request from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) of Dejan Vucovic will be discussed in Greece’s supreme court on Wednesday. Vucovic is seeking asylum in Greece saying he fears for his life if he returns to his native FYROM.


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Most in E. Europe, except Greece, are positive about EU membership: poll

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Xinhua) -- People in 10 out of 11 Eastern European countries see more benefit than harm in European Union (EU) membership, a Gallup poll has found. People in Poland are most positive about EU membership. By 65 percent to 11 percent ...


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Alcohol abuse, hazing still rampant at colleges

Today university officials are considering a self-inflicted "death penalty" for GREEK organizations in the wake of the hazing death of a student at a ...


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Death toll lowered after Greek train derails, hits house (Updated)

THESSALONIKI, Greece: An express train that slammed … a house after derailing near Greece's second city Thessaloniki … fast as it shuttled between Greece's two biggest cities …


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The Latest: Macron pays tribute at tomb of unknown soldier

Hollande vaunted his efforts to produce the Paris Agreement on fighting climate change, legalizing gay marriage in France and doing "everything possible to ensure that Greece stays in Europe." New French President Emmanuel Macron says he will do everything that is necessary to fight terrorism and authoritarianism and to resolve the world's migration crisis. The 39-year-old centrist, speaking Sunday in his inauguration speech at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, says "we will take all our responsibilities to provide, every time it's needed, a relevant response to big contemporary crises." The president of the Constitutional Council, Laurent Fabius, proclaimed the official result of the vote in a ceremony Sunday at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris. Macron, 39, had been Hollande's top economy adviser from 2012 to 2014, then became his economy minister until last year, when he decided to quit the Socialist government and launch his independent presidential bid. Macron's formal inauguration ceremony was to start shortly in the reception hall of the presidential palace. France's President-elect Emmanuel Macron has arrived at the Elysee presidential palace for his inauguration ceremony. Macron had been Hollande's top economy adviser at the Elysee from 2012 to 2014, then became his economy minister until last year, when he decided to quit the Socialist government and launch his independent presidential bid. Macron will then make a speech in the Elysee reception hall in front of about 300 guests, officials and family members, including his wife Brigitte Macron, in a lavender blue dress designed by French designer Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton.


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Until Rain Inure Album By Greek Prog Alt Metal

Inure, the epic third album by Greek alternative/progressive metal act, UNTIL RAIN, is out in the US today through Sensory Records. The stateside street date for Inure follows the album’s recent European release in late April, which was tied into UNTIL ...


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Tsipras and Lagarde Meet to Discuss Greece’s Progress in Economic Program

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and IMF chief Christine Lagarde discussed the progress in Greece’s economic program on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum. IMF Communications Director Gerry Rice has issued the following statement in Beijing: “The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras today […]


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Omnibus Bill Tabled in Greece’s Parliament Late Saturday

The omnibus bill on the changes in pensions, measures for the fiscal target and reforms along with measures for the social support and labour changes, the mid-term fiscal strategy framework for 2018-2021 and other provision was tabled in parliament late ...


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'Crapumenta!' … Anger in Athens as the blue lambs of Documenta hit town

The Greek capital has been invaded by talking frogs, dyed lambs and marble tents. But many locals are furious at the ‘colonial attitudes’ of the German art extravaganza ‘Hello, hello,” croaks a voice in the undergrowth. “This is Ben!” I’m in the lower gardens of the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens, where the sound of frogs and froglike voices seems to be coming from the flowers, bushes and trees that line its manmade waterway. It is a bizarre experience in what is otherwise an oasis of calm. But this amphibian chorus is actually a work of contemporary art, a piece of “sonic graffiti” emanating from 24 speakers concealed in the greenery. Why is this august museum – famed for its religious art, its ancient manuscripts, icons and ceramics – venturing into such strange new territory? Because Documenta has come to town. Documenta is the year’s most anticipated art event and, for the first time, the disorientating extravaganza has spread itself across a guest city as well as Kassel, the German town where it was born 10 years after the second world war. “We wanted to be open to contemporary art,” says Katerina Dellaporta, the Athens museum’s director. “But how much the average Greek is open to it is another question.” Continue reading...


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Britain set to be hotter than GREECE as tropical blast of 25C sweeps the country after wet and stormy start to the week

Britons basked in glorious sunshine today as the country prepares for a tropical blast next week that will bring muggy and unsettled conditions. Most of the country have enjoyed warm temperatures and blue skies today, with highs of 20 degrees. However a ...


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Erdogan Tells Tsipras He Wants Turkish Asylum Soldiers Extradited

BEIJING – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras a Greek court’s refusal to extradite eight Turkish soldiers who fled to […] The post Erdogan Tells Tsipras He Wants Turkish Asylum Soldiers Extradited appeared first on The National Herald.


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Hollande Has a Message for Greece’s Future in EU as He Leaves Presidency

PARIS (AP) – As he leaves the French presidency, Francois Hollande is describing the “terrible ordeals” that marked his five-year term, from deadly attacks in […] The post Hollande Has a Message for Greece’s Future in EU as He Leaves Presidency appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-American Stories: Embarrassing Moments

Everyone has experienced an embarrassing moment. Don’t try and tell me you never did because I won’t believe you. Anyway, I’ve had a few – […] The post Greek-American Stories: Embarrassing Moments appeared first on The National Herald.


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Klarides Sisters in CT’s House of Representatives

To the Editor: Your editorial “Emerging Greek-American Leaders” (May 6) has two glaring omissions: Ten-term State Representative Themis Klarides was joined in the Connecticut House […] The post Klarides Sisters in CT’s House of Representatives appeared first on The National Herald.


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Editorial: Hazing is going to kill the Greek system on campuses

On Feb. 2 of this year, 19-year-old Tim Piazza — a sophomore at Penn State University — was undergoing a ritual with its roots in the Middle Ages, hazing at the Beta Theta Pi house. He was forced to drink, a lot. Refusing to participate in hazing ...


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4 killed, 5 hurt after train derails in northern Greece

ADENDRO, Greece — An intercity train derailed in northern Greece, leaving four passengers dead and five seriously injured, including the driver, the state railway said in a statement early Sunday. The train, with 70 passengers, was traveling on the ...


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Three killed as Greek train derails, slams into a house in Thessaloniki

The company did not identify the victims, but said the train driver was among the injured after all five carriages of the express train travelling from Athens left the track and the engine carriage ploughed into the house. An express train that slammed ...


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Greece slashes GDP forecast in new budget plans

The Greek government Sunday slashed GDP growth forecast for 2017 as it moved towards submitting new austerity measures, including a wider tax net, for approval by lawmakers. The government lowered the GDP growth target for the year to 1.8 percent from a ...


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Meeting with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras on the sidelines of the One Belt, One Road international forum. I am very pleased to see you again. We all remember your warm welcome during my visit to Athens. The ...


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Three die as GREEK train slams into a house

Thessaloniki (Greece) (AFP) - An express train that slammed into a house after derailing near Greece's second city Thessaloniki killed three people ...


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Three dead, 10 injured, as train goes off rails into house in Greece

… the other side, in northern Greece. Two men - the 44-year-old … intercity train derailed in northern Greece, leaving four passengers dead and …


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Several dead after Greek train derails, crashes into house

… a train derailed in northern Greece on Saturday night and ripped …


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Lagarde tells Tsipras: If no debt relief measures, IMF leaves the Greek program

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and managing director of International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde agreed on the need for debt relief measures. Furthermore, Lagarde sent a clear message to Berlin. the Fund will not participate in the Greek program without debt relief measures. During their meeting on the sidelines of the Belt and Road forum … The post Lagarde tells Tsipras: If no debt relief measures, IMF leaves the Greek program appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Portugal wins Eurovision 2017, Greece lands 19th in 26 countries total

Portugal won the 62nd competition of Eurovision 2017 with a love ballad. Portugal won the Eurovision  for the first time in the history of the contest. Salvador Sobral, 27, won with his love ballad Amar Pelos Dois, which was written by his sister. He said on receiving the trophy: “We live in a world of … The post Portugal wins Eurovision 2017, Greece lands 19th in 26 countries total appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Notorious B.I.G gets a tribute dessert, a Greek festival for Brisbane and fire at Carriageworks

in Sydney’s Pyrmont has made a special dish, worthy of the great hip hop artist himself. It’s called the Biggie S’Mores – house-made marshmallow gelato stuffed into a Pioik bakery doughnut, along with Nutella fudge, biscuit crumbs and toasted ...


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After Tsipras Visit, Beijing Moves Closer to Athens With Deals

BEIJING – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ visit to China has resulted in a series of deals and plans for closer cooperation between the countries […] The post After Tsipras Visit, Beijing Moves Closer to Athens With Deals appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Journalists Will Strike Again Over Austerity Measures

ATHENS – The Greek journalists’ union (ESHEA) said it will hold a 24-hour strike starting at 6 a.m. May 15 until the same time on […] The post Greek Journalists Will Strike Again Over Austerity Measures appeared first on The National Herald.


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Stournaras Calls for Greek Debt Relief, Lower Primary Surplus

ATHENS – Bank of Greece Governor Yanis Stournaras said the country’s creditors must grant debt relief in some form and lower the primary surplus targets […] The post Stournaras Calls for Greek Debt Relief, Lower Primary Surplus appeared first on The National Herald.


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Tsipras, Putin Underlined Need of Strengthening Greek, Russian Relations

BEIJING (ANA) – Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras underlined the strengthening of the Greek-Russian relations in the sectors of economy, trade and tourism in his meeting […] The post Tsipras, Putin Underlined Need of Strengthening Greek, Russian Relations appeared first on The National Herald.


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