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Thursday, July 13, 2017

‘Greece Offers Great Experiences,’ says Russian Cosmonaut Novitskiy

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy on Wednesday applauded Greece for “the great experiences it offers”, during a meeting with Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura in Athens. Novitsky is currently in Greece taking part in a special physical rehabilitation ...


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The best Monarch summer holiday deals

… , including the Algarve, Majorca, Malaga, Greece and the Canary Islands. There …


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Turkey Warns Greek Cypriots Against Drilling in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey issued a warning Thursday against the Greek Cypriot Administration's ongoing unilateral hydrocarbon-related activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, saying that it disregarded the inalienable rights to natural resources of the Turkish Cypriot people ...


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Penn State, national Greek organizations support hazing law

While hazing has been a front-line issue in Centre County with the ongoing preliminary hearings for Beta Theta Pi members and the Alpha Upsilon chapter, on a national level, legislation to crack down on the widespread problem is also being championed.


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Greece prepares framework of use of Liquid Natural Gas as fuel in ships

Greek Shipping and Island Policy ministry will put into public consultation a Presidential Decreee laying down the institutional framework for the supply of ships with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. Under this Decree, all ships sailing through Greek ...


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Mighty Taco closes restaurant in Greece

The Mighty Taco in Greece is now closed. Employees tell us the restaurant shut its doors for good on Monday because of lack of sales. It was located in a plaza off of Ridgeway Avenue -- coincidentally in the same plaza as Alfred Angelo Bridal which is also ...


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Six of the Most Secluded Beaches and Coves Near Athens

If you can’t get on a ferry boat to the Greek islands to enjoy swimming in the Aegean Sea, there is an alternative. Attica, the region that encompasses the city of Athens has its fair share of beautiful sandy beaches. There is a catch though. Most are crowded during the summer as Athenians flock to […]


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EU Commission President Juncker Honored at Thessaloniki University

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker was named honorary doctor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in a ceremony on Thursday evening. Juncker’s declaration has a special symbolism for the university “that is firmly oriented to modern Western way of thinking and to European ideals,” its Rector Pericles Mitkas said. Earlier President Juncker met with Greek […]


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10 Reasons to Visit the Peloponnese Region of Greece This Summer

Located at just about a 1-hour drive from Athens, the Peloponnese region offers many different historical sites, culture and beauty to tourists looking for a spectacular trip in Greece. There are many reasons why this region of Greece is one that you do not want to miss! Let’s take a look at 10 reasons you […]


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An American Was Reportedly Beaten To Death In Greece During An Argument Over A Selfie

Bakari Henderson wanted to snap a selfie with a waitress in Laganas, Greece. Minutes later, he was dead. The twenty-two year old was enjoying his summer vacation after graduating from the University of Arizona. That trip ended in tragedy after a fight ...


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Turkish air force violates Greek airspace in Aegean 37 times!

Greek fighter jets intercept


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Lewis Hamilton defends controversial no-show at F1 London event

• Briton takes short break in Greece to prepare for home GP • ‘The goal is to win the British Grand Prix,’ says Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton remains defiant about his decision not to attend the Formula One event held in London as a precursor to Sunday’s British Grand Prix. He was the only one of the 20 drivers not to take part, instead opting to take a two-day holiday in Greece as the best way to prepare. When Hamilton’s name was announced at the F1 show in Trafalgar Square attended by 100,000 fans and organised by the sport’s new owners, the Formula One Group, it was booed. His rationale for being absent has been questioned, especially given his oft-repeated desire to connect with his fans, but he is insistent he made the right decision. Continue reading...


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Greek or Not Greek? A Primer

ELV note: With the opening of Elia Authentic Greek Taverna, we at ELV thought a primer was in order to educate our loyal readers about the true glory of Greek cuisine. So many dishes people associate with Mediterranean food are not, in fact Greek; having ...


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4 suspects charged with murder in Austinite's killing testify in GREEK court

ATHENS, GREECE (AP) - Four of nine men charged in the killing of a 22-year-old American tourist outside a bar on a GREEK island appeared in court ...


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Man jailed pending trial over death of US tourist on Greek Island

… Greece over the beating death of an American tourist on a Greek … tourist district of Lagana. [timg[GreecegooglemapsApril2017_large.jpg[/timg] Bail for … of Arizona and was in Greece working on a photo shoot …


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Tsipras: Greece Is a Key Pillar of Stability in South-Eastern Europe

Greece and Serbia signed agreements on energy, transport, networks and tourism within the framework of the 1st High-Level Cooperation Council on Thursday, in Thessaloniki. Tsipras underlined the upgrade of the strategic cooperation between the two ...


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World briefs: GREECE gets EU budget approval

BRUSSELS — After eight years of toil by the Greek people, the European Union says GREECE is no longer breaking budget rules. Wednesday's ...


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GREECE finally gains seal of approval from EU

Wednesday's proposal from the EU Commission to end the so-called “excessive deficit procedure” on GREECE comes after a sharp improvement in the ...


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Harvard Considers Shutting Down Campus Social Clubs, From Greek Life to the School's Historic Final Clubs

Harvard University is considering taking extreme measures to change its undergraduate social scene. According to the Crimson, the school's student newspaper, a committee of faculty and staff members has recommended that the college take measures to forbid ...


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In search of the best restaurant in Patmos, Greece

In search of the best restaurant in Patmos, Greece, I ate at a number of amazing places. Here's some of the best places to eat in Patmos when you visit. During a recent visit to the Greek island of Patmos, we ate at a lot of restaurants. And I mean, a LOT!


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Agora features Turkish, GREEK cuisine

“We serve 100 percent authentic Turkish and GREEK food. Turkish and GREEK food is closely related,” he said. “The name Agora means a gathering ...


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Exhibition of contemporary Greek art on Santorini island

The art platform # Rest @ rt Contemporary Art Platform continues its activities in the Greek islands with the opening of a collective exhibition entitled "The Art Journey ..." at the Aqua Gallery in Pyrgos of Santorini. Twenty-six paintings by contemporary ...


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1 Jailed, 2 Out On Bail For Beating Death Of Texas Tourist

The four were among nine men aged between 18 and 34 — one GREEK, seven Serbs and a British citizen of Serb origin — charged in the July 7 death ...


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Greece: Site Profiles

… & Identification Centers (RICs) in Greece in order to allow for …


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An American College Grad Was Reportedly Beaten to Death in Greece Teen Vogue

… Beaten to Death in GreeceMore Eight people from Greece have been arrested … from Austin, Texas, was in Greece working on a photo shoot … in a brawl outside the Greece bar, and now eight of …


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President receives outgoing Finnish, Greek ambassadors

… technology. At the reception for Greek Ambassador Kanellos, President Quang expressed … all-round partnership with Greece. Noting that Vietnam and Greece have supported each … and ASEM mechanisms. Having thanked Greece for backing Vietnam in developing …


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Emergency central bank funding to Greek banks drops by 2.8 bln euros in June

… Emergency central bank funding to Greek lenders dropped by 2.8 … the previous month, Bank of Greece data showed on Thursday. Emergency … assistance (ELA) drawn from the Greek central bank since February 2015 …


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1 man jailed, 2 released on bail in tourist beating death

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Serb man was ordered jailed pending trial and two others were released on bail Thursday after appearing before an investigating judge on the Greek island of Zakynthos in the beating death of an American tourist on a Greek island. Greek police spokesman Theodoros Chronopoulos said the exact cause of the fight was unclear, but that it started shortly after Henderson took a selfie with one of the bar's waitresses. Video footage from a security camera aired on Greek television shows Henderson running down the sidewalk and being pursued.


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Greek PM tells Turkish Foreign Minister to stop “barking” over Cypriot oil exploration

Turkish Minister said country would take the necessary steps on Cyprus oil drilling exploration


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Sexy Sara Underwood in Santorini (hot pics!)

Enjoyed her stay on the Greek island


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Biggest Blow to Health Sector as Greek Government Prepares to Slash €500 Million

A circular sent out to ministries and state entities by Alternate Finance Minister Giorgos Houliarakis announced that the government will be slashing state expenditures for 2018 by 500 million euros. The main focus of the cutbacks will be in the health care sector, according to ekathimerini.com, while other sectors such as pensions and salaries will […]


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‘Days Of Our Lives’ Spoilers: Clues In Deimos’ Murder Lead To Xander, Who Is Behind Bars In Greece

Days of Our Lives fans know that Xander was just another of Deimos’ flunkies in his plan to reunite with Nicole. Deimos was the master of manipulation and evil schemes, eventually creating a long line of enemies that wanted him dead. It is no secret that ...


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Turkey sends frigate to observe GREEK Cypriot drilling

Turkey has sent frigate TCG Gökçeada to monitor the GREEK Cypriot West Capella ship that is thought to have started drilling activities to search for oil ...


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'End of Austerity' for GREECE after 8 Years: It No Longer Breaks EU Budget Rules

The “end of austerity” for GREECE has arrived 8 years after it began, as the European Commission, the executive of the European Union, has now ...


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Eight charged over killing of US tourist in GREECE

athens, Jul 13 Eight men, seven of Serbian origin, have been charged over the fatal beating of an American tourist on the Greek island of Zante, the ...


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EU to scale back Greek asylum aid

Stranded refugees on the Greek islands will soon have to rely on the Greek government for all basic services. Athens is set to nationalise services over the summer that were previously funded by the EU amid concerns that it won't be able to deliver, as ...


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Russian Cosmonaut Novitskiy Applauds the Experiences Greece Offers Visitors

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy on Wednesday applauded Greece for “the great experiences its offers”, during a meeting with Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura in Athens. Novitsky is currently in Greece taking part in a special physical rehabilitation ...


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'Swing Away': A yipped putt, a GREEK philosopher's assist and a story of redemption

That is a long par five from Foltz to philosophy, from the Jersey shore to a GREEK island that is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. But it's ...


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Turkey will take action against unilateral GREEK Cypriot drilling in Mediterranean, FM says

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu criticized the GREEK Cypriot side for their drilling studies in the Mediterranean, saying that Turkey will take action in ...


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At Root of GREEK Bar Fight That Killed American: a Selfie

(Newser) – It's something one might do while on vacation on a GREEK island: Ask a waitress at a bar to take a selfie with you. For American Bakari ...


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Turkish frigate watches Greek Cyprus exploration activities in eastern Mediterranean

The Gökçeada frigate belonging to Turkey’s Naval Forces has begun patrolling the eastern Mediterranean Sea in a bid to watch the exploration activities of Greek Cyprus off the island, as Turkey vowed to retaliate against the Greek Cypriot government’s unilateral actions, a move that would likely spark fresh tension in the region


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Greece tourist attack: Eight charged over death of US graduate

Eight men have been charged over the death of a US graduate found beaten on the Greek island of Zakynthos on 7 July, local media report. Texas native Bakari Henderson, 22, was brutally attacked after he left a bar following a dispute, police said.


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Greece charges nine with manslaughter for death of American tourist

July 13 (UPI) --Greek authorities charged nine men with voluntary manslaughter for the beating death of a recent American college graduate who died in a bar brawl. The fight in which Bakari Henderson, a 22-year-old graduate of the University of Arizona ...


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Greece-Turkey tensions mount over plan to start Cyprus gas drilling

As Cyprus prepares to start offshore drilling for gas in its economic zone, Turkey announced it was readying “countermeasures” and Greece replied it was “ready to defend its sovereign rights”, in a clear sign of growing tensions between the two ...


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How a greek legend was horrifyingly reimagined in PS VR’s Theseus, releasing on 26th July

Hello everyone! This is Samuele Perseo from Forge Reply, the team behind the upcoming PlayStation VR game Theseus. We are super excited to reach out to you once more, because the wait is almost over: Theseus will be available on PlayStation VR on 26th July!


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Greek life: 15 best Alabama colleges for joining a sorority or fraternity

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Four men appear in Greek court after US tourist's death

… outside a bar on a Greek island have appeared in court … of nine men - one Greek, seven Serbs and a British …


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Jimmy the Greek celebrates 30 years in Canada

… Jimmy, he's from Greece and those dishes that are … , immigrated to Canada from Nafplio, Greece in 1963. They had joined … out new opportunities to bring Greek cuisine to Canadians - through … a trip for two to Greece." It's Jimmy …


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A Just and Viable Solution to the Cyprus Issue Remains a Solid Pillar of Greek Foreign Policy

… Cyprus decides, while Greece supports and encourages”. Greece, within the context of … among the political forces in Greece, is that of Cyprus’ inalienable … European values ​​and standards, the Greek Parliament has emphatically confirmed that …


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George Stefanopoulos: Primping pampered princeling of the press

… are all right with viewers. Greek names are held by Mediterranean-descended … deep thinker. Not only is Stefanopoulos a pampered princeling, he remains … deep thinker. Not only is Stefanopoulos a pampered princeling, he remains …


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