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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Two Greek women reach Denali summit in Alaska for first time

To conquer mountains you don't need strength but "soul" according to Christina Flambouri, one of only two Greek women to ever reach the summit of Mount Denali, the highest peak in Alaska and all North America and the seventh-highest in the world.


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Greek Households Reduce Food Consumption by 27%; Wealth Declines to 40%

Crisis-stricken Greeks have seen their wealth decline by 40%, their income dropping 26% and food consumption reduced by 27% in a five-year period, a Bank of Greece study shows. The data applies to the 2009-2014 period and shows that annual household food ...


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Mazinnov innovation forum by French embassy in Greece during November

The French embassy in Greece this week announced that it will hold the second Mazinnov forum for innovation in Athens on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 this year. The event aims to bring together innovators from both countries, with this year’s themes being ...


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Nicole Malliotakis Blasts de Blasio for Keeping NY a Sanctuary City

Nicole Malliotakis, a New York State Assembly Member of Greek and Cuban descent who is a Republican candidate for mayor of her native New York […] The post Nicole Malliotakis Blasts de Blasio for Keeping NY a Sanctuary City appeared first on The National Herald.


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ECB Chief: Up to Greece to Decide Whether to Tap Bond Market

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Thursday that it is up to Greece to decide whether to tap the bond market again, but it should be better to do so as part of an overall bailout strategy, Reuters says. Draghi also noted that Greece has made substantial progress in reforms. The Greek government […]


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Greek parliament passes bill nationalising Thessaloniki transport

A bill for the nationalisation of Thessaloniki port's public transport company OASTh was passed after a debate before the Parliament plenum on Wednesday, with the support ruling coalition SYRIZA and ANEL MPs. The bill was opposed by main opposition New ...


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Bank of Greece: Greeks tighten budget but take more trips abroad

Greeks have taken more trips abroad and had more overnight in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the past four years, according to Bank of Greece data. More specifically Greeks took 237,000 more trips outside the borders and had 1.1 million overnight ...


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IMF, ECB leave doubts over GREEK return to bond markets

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board was due to approve the organization's participation in the GREEK program “in principle” last night ...


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GREEK Lessons for Puerto Rico

GREEK GDP has declined by around one quarter, unemployment has risen to 25 percent, and youth unemployment has risen to over 50 percent.


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Brexit & Beyond: ECB Will Discuss QE in the Fall, EU and U.K. Clash Over Brexit Bill, IMF Sets Greek Debt Cap

Brexit & Beyond: Europe in Flux is The Wall Street Journal’s round-up of news and analysis of how Brexit will affect global business, economies and finance. You can sign up here. MUST READS Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank.


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Greece’s role in the New Development Bank under discussion

Greece’s role in international financing institutions was discussed on Tuesday in a meeting of the Government Council for Economic Policy, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Yannis Dragasakis. In addition, the Finance Ministry was authorized to start talks ...


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Philip Morris’ IQOS: Korea, Czech, Greece Get ‘Hot’ Tobacco

Philip Morris (PM) shares are lower today after it reported an earnings miss and lowered its profit guidance for the year. The company continues to push into international markets, where share in the latest quarter rose 80 basis points to 27.6%, excluding ...


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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Stratos Efthymiou's response to a journalist's question regarding a statement made by the spokesperson for the Turkish Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Stratos Efthymiou, in response to a journalist's question regarding a statement made by the spokesperson of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, stated the following: "Yet again, an official spokesperson for Turkey, the country that invaded and continues to illegally occupy part of Cyprus, is blatantly distorting facts and statements. The truth is, we would be surprised if this weren't the case. Turkey should at least respect this sad 43rd anniversary of the onslaught of operation Attila, the tragic experience of thousands of Greek Cypriot refugees, missing and victims of Turkey's policy, as well as the Turkish Cypriots who were driven into the dark night of military rule."


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LYSIMACHOS 323BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin ALEXANDER the GREAT & LION i62925

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Nonstop via Emirates! New York (EWR) to Athens, Greece for $568 R/T

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The Real Refugee Crisis Isn't On Our TV Screens

… have been arriving at the Greek islands however, every month on … the reception facilities on mainland Greece including security and overall protection … for instance. Save the Children Greece has expressed similar concerns. Sacha …


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England targeting a “smoke-free generation” by 2022

… highest smoking rates were in Greece (37%), Bulgaria, France (both 36 …


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The Frigate “Libertad” arrives at Southampton next week

… , Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, Italy, Greece, France, South Africa and China …


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US Congressmen join protest of Armenians, Kurds and Yazidis outside Turkish embassy in Washington D.C.

… included representatives from the Armenian, Greek, Kurdish, and Assyrian communities, participated …


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Rexrode: As Lady Vols defect, Vanderbilt builds

… last season and just led Greece to a 3-2 record in …


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Xeikon Café Announces North American Edition

… Labels, a label converter in Greece, said “This is our third …


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Tsipras, Mitsotakis Pay Tribute to the Fallen During Cyprus Invasion

… wound in history.” “Cyprus and Greece, we are ready to support …


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George Soros vs the nation state

… of the migrant camps of Greece I was at last summer …


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“It’s no use yet to even talk about raising refugee quota,” says Elo

… number of asylum seekers from Greece and Italy. The EU as …


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Seacoast Mission eyes major move

… summer home in 1902, the Greek Revival house was donated to …


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Get A Better Bargain On Your Investment With Emerging Europe

… that separates growth from contraction. Greece rose from 49.6 in …


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You Will Become An Exceptional Leader Once You See… The Potential in Your Own Mind

… read French, German, Latin, and Greek in Braille. At 20 she …


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Canadians' Bucket List Travel Destinations And How To Check Them Off

… . Visit Santorini, Greece Michal Krakowiak Church in Oia (Santorini, Greece). Considered one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, it …


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Playback: Luc Besson on ‘Valerian’ and Finding Inspiration Outside of Movies

… language because they’re speaking Greek and you have no shoes …


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Brazil joins top ten IPv6 adoption ranking

… all Internet traffic, followed by Greece (25 percent), the United States …


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2 Smart New Novels Find Humor In Fantasies Of Escape

… A year-long getaway to a Greek island; a week by the …


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The prophecy of Enoch in Jude

… several separate passages, Paul quotes Greek poets (Acts 17:28; 26 …


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Juncker Plan financing for windfarms in Greece: EIB signs EUR 24m loan with Terna Energy Group

… to Greece. Looking ahead, the EIB is following developments in the Greek … Vice-President responsible for lending in Greece. European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen … the mobilisation of investments in Greece that will contribute to securing …


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10 low-sugar breakfasts that can made in under 10 minutes

… Got no time at all? Greek or natural varieties of yoghurt … 200 grams: 7.2 grams (Greek) Preparation time: None  - Stuff


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Emerging-Europe Bargains

… that separates growth from contraction. Greece rose from 49.6 in …


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Plain White T's celebrate 20th anniversary

… of TV shows including "Greek," "Parenthood" and …


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Hubble sees martian moon orbiting the Red Planet

… the sons of Ares, the Greek god of war, who was … photobombed the picture. Phobos, the Greek personification of fear, is one …


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Restaurant review: Sugar River Pizza emphasizes local ingredients

… .99/whole) and a Greek salad ($5.99/half … expect from a full. The Greek salad was a real winner …


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Man who vandalised kids’ graves spared jail

… outraged many, especially members of Greek and Ukrainian backgrounds, given Rookwood …


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Brian Fallow: Debt falls, but we're not home & dry

… of European monetary union: Ireland, Greece, Portugal and Spain. As of …


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Macedonian FM rejects ‘FYROM’, likens it to Star Trek’s ‘Klingon’ amid Greece row

… Balkan country as FYROM, with Greece insisting that the name Macedonia … of compromise was possible with Greece. "I really believe we … the bloody collapse of Yugoslavia. Greece claims a historical right to …


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The Real Reason San Jose Is The World's Most Elusive Tourist Attraction

… imposing Art Deco, Spanish and Greek revival buildings. My son and …


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Things to do when visiting Paleokastritsa, Corfu

… busier resort areas Paleokastritsa in Corfu Greece is one of those places … the northwest coast of the Greek island by the Ionian Sea … diving locations in all of Greece. Through this company, you can … want to miss! Source: www.greekboston.com


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The collapse of Cyprus reunification talks: Imposition of sanctions against Turkey is long overdue

… Eastern Mediterranean by daily violating Greece’s airspace and territorial waters … Athens, Greece EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Argonne National Laboratory, Science Applications, Inc., Greek Atomic …


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Greek midfielder Andreas Bouchalakis likely to secure Nottingham Forest loan move if he impresses against Mansfield

Nottingham Forest are likely to confirm a loan move for Greek midfielder Andreas Bouchalakis if he impresses against Mansfield this weekend. Reds boss Mark Warburton admitted he initially had some doubts over whether the 24-year-old would be able to ...


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Sexy Eva Laskari has something to confess!… (HOT PHOTOS)

The Greek chick you'd like to meet!


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Crowds pilgrim to a boiled chestnut blessed by Elder Paisios!!!

A chestnut blessed by Greece’s most profit bringing saint was put on display in Agios Dimitrios Church in the city of Agrinio in Central Greece on July 11th. The chestnut attracted hundreds of faithful Greeks who lined up to see, touch and probably kiss in respect the precious fruit that was blessed by Father Paisios … The post Crowds pilgrim to a boiled chestnut blessed by Elder Paisios!!! appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Melissa McCarthy & Yanic Truesdale Had An Impromptu Dragonfly Inn Reunion in Greece

Oy, with the poodles already! Gilmore Girls co-stars Melissa McCarthy (beloved chef Sookie St. James) and Yanic Truesdale (ornery French concierge Michel Gerard) accidentally vacationed together in Greece this week, and it is sending Dragonfly Inn fans for ...


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Ferry Boat “Dionysios Solomos” Slams into Serifos Harbour; No Injuries

SERIFOS, Greece (ANA) – No one was injured when the ferry boat “Dionysios Solomos” slammed into Serifos harbour while attempting to dock on Thursday. There were […] The post Ferry Boat “Dionysios Solomos” Slams into Serifos Harbour; No Injuries appeared first on The National Herald.


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Murray: IMF Executive Board to Discuss New Program for Greece

WASHINGTON (ANA) – The ultimate goal of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme for Greece, as with all IMF programmes, is to “create stable economic conditions […] The post Murray: IMF Executive Board to Discuss New Program for Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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