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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves Discover the Little Greek Gem of Paxos

The smallest of the Ionian Islands, just 13 km long by three wide, Paxos and the nearby even smaller island of Antipaxos, are the little gems of the Ionian Sea. More than four thousand tourists visit the two islands every day. The port of Paxos receives ...


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One Greece 2017: Greek Diaspora to lend a helping hand to homeland

The Hellenic Initiative Australia has announced it will be hosting ‘One Greece 2017’, a series of events that will take place throughout October 2017 across five major cities in Australia, with an aim at harnessing the strength and resources of the ...


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More EU aid to Greece to help cope with migrants

More than 200 million euros has been given to Greece to help it cope with the influx of tens of thousands of migrants and refugees


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GREEK FEST BEGINS FRIDAY IN SIOUX CITY

Many local residents will be celebrating their Greek heritage this weekend in Sioux City with food and entertainment. Spokesperson Christine McAvoy says Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its 17th annual “Greek Fest” at the church located at ...


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Prince Charles and wife Camilla on Corfu vacations at Rothschild Villa

Charles, Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived at the airport of Corfu Wednesday afternoon for their summer vacations. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will enjoy the blue Ionian Sea, the clean fresh air and an unknown number of quite days. Prince Charles, wife Camilla and their entourage were … The post Prince Charles and wife Camilla on Corfu vacations at Rothschild Villa appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek and Chinese Navy Conduct Joint Training Exercise in Saronic Gulf

Hellenic Navy units and ships of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Naval Task Group (TG) 150 took part in a joint training exercise in the Saronic Gulf, concluding the Chinese task group’s visit to Greece, the Greek Navy announced on Thursday.


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Greek banks prepare to issue bonds of their own

Greek banks are preparing their own bond issues following the country’s successful return to the markets for first time after three years. Local lenders are planning to issue bonds right after the summer in a bid to strengthen their cash flow and make ...


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Greek Private Sector Bank Deposits Rise by 771 Million in June

Greek banks’ deposits of households and non-profit institutions increased by 771 million euros in June, the Bank of Greece said on Thursday. Business and household deposits rose to 120.42 billion euros from 119.42 billion in May, their lowest level since ...


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Cyprus Follows in the Footsteps of Greece and Approves Medical Cannabis Bill

The Cyprus government on Wednesday approved a bill allowing the cultivation and provision of medical cannabis, Health Minister Giorgos Pamborides said. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Pamborides said that the aim of the bill was to get international ...


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Greek island of Samos honored with a European Diploma

Samos island in Greece has received a European Diploma from the Council of Europe. Besides the prestige associated with this international award for protected areas, it will also boost the eastern Aegean island’s profile in Europe. This means more ...


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'Bring Greece to Denise': Allen woman's dream fulfilled by assisted living home

In the living and dining area were GREEK relics, photos from Vlassos' trip to Greece and GREEK foods like hummus, pita bread and baklava. GREEK ...


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Forest complete signing of GREEK midfielder

The 24-year-old GREEK midfielder has been put through his paces by The Reds in recent weeks with the club being prepared to take the player on a ...


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GREEK president seeks support on Cyprus question

Following the collapse of United Nations-mediated Cyprus talks earlier this month, GREEK President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Thursday called on the ...


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For this worldly cyclist, travelling alone is seldom lonely

… through Mongolia, China, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Greece, Indian Himalaya, Myanmar, Taiwan, Korea …


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Feds Bust Reputed Bitcoin Baron In $4 Billion Scheme To Launder Drug Money, Ransomware, Bribes And Identity Theft Scams

… small seaside village in northern Greece on Tuesday, Reuters reported, quoting …


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Magic sign center Khem Birch

… a different team in Athens, Greece. He now hopes he’s … stint last season with the Greek club Olympiacos. “Khem is a …


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Holy Trinity hosts delicious Greek food festival

Beaver, PA (15009) Today A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High near 85F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly to mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Updated: …


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Cyborg: I Made Women's MMA Popular, Not Rousey

… to the healthy but robust Greek food we were sharing. …


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38 Years on Books: The Essential Michiko Kakutani Reader

… , like those in opera or Greek drama, seem larger than life …


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A new picture emerges on the origins of photosynthesis in a sun-loving bacteria

… Heliobacterium modesticaldum (Helios was the Greek sun god). By solving the …


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Magic, guard Arron Afflalo agree to free agent deal

… non-guaranteed contract. Birch played in Greece last season. ___ More AP …


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This $4 billion Bitcoin laundering scheme reads like a gripping detective story

… BTC-e, was arrested in northern Greece on Tuesday, according to the …


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This Weekend: New exhibits & artists’ talks, dance & comedy shows, jazz, rock & Cole Porter tributes, Shakespeare, science & wizardry

… .m. in the Holy Trinity Greek Church ballroom at 4070 Park …


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IMF data reinforce economic rift between eurozone North and South

… of highly-indebted eurozone countries, like Greece, Italy and Portugal are higher …


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Scientists reveal which male celebs have the most handsome faces and features

… and came closest to the Greeks’ idea of perfection. Bradley Cooper … man to having what the Greeks considered the perfect face. “George … mathematical equation devised by the Greeks in an attempt to measure …


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Magic sign Afflalo and Birch to free agent deals

… non-guaranteed contract. Birch played in Greece last season averaging 7.3 …


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Ancient DNA solves mystery of the Canaanites, reveals the biblical people's fate

… of them, such as the Greeks, Egyptians and the authors of …


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Remains of the Day

… and empty time — what the Greeks split into chronos, time as …


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How to make vegan ramen

… as 3,000 years ago, Greeks and Romans were carefully boosting …


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Magic sign G Afflalo, C Birch

… while playing for Olympiacos in Greece. Copyright 2017 by STATS LLC …


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NBA: Orlando Magic sign Arron Afflalo, Khem Birch

… while playing for Olympiacos in Greece.


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Crew of anti-migrant boat 'deported' from Cyprus over 'people-smuggling'

… taken to the island’s Greek-controlled south, where he was expected …


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Albany's Kismet serves up mild Mediterranean dishes

… . Ambiance: Pleasant, modern eatery with Greek and Turkish touches. Price: $- … flat-out disliked hers. Nowhere in Greece or Turkey have I had … need it, though none from Greece, Turkey or Azerbaijan, one of …


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No More Ransom celebrates a year with over 100 global partners

… recent additions Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Romanian …


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Tourism arrivals to exceed 28.5 mln this year

… Domestic Product. The report said Greek tourism industry needed a new …


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Hungary, Slovakia appeal refugees plan as Greece and Italy look for ways to see the pressure

… seekers present and eligible in Greece and Italy by September.” He … should be struck down, the Greek commissioner hailed the statement on … frontline states like Italy and Greece that have locked horns with …


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Our Lady of Czestochowa to receive a new crown

… saying it originated with the Greeks, a theory supported by the … same area as an ancient Greek temple to the goddess Hera …


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The Juicy, Red Fruit That Cuts Skin Cancer Risk By Half

… tomatoes with basil, feta and Greek dressing to serve as an …


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Young writers society

… at their own expense. The Greek writer and philosopher Euripides said …


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Union's James Mitchell set to begin his final prep season

… her childhood, including living in Greece for a short time. Her …


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Local Iowa school districts talk foreign language challenges

… to Classic Languages (Latin and Greek). PV offers Spanish, French, Japanese …


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Thomas Cook says demand for Turkish holidays picks up

… up 11%, said the company. Greece was also back in favour …


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Is the Lord your strength?

… of his might.” Three different Greek words for “strength” are used …


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U.S. indicts Russian suspected of $4 billion bitcoin laundering scheme

… small beachside village in northern Greece on Tuesday, according to local … was indicted in the statement. Greek police described Vinnik as a …


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U.S., European Partners Participate in Novo Selo Training Exercise

… forces from Georgia, Bulgaria, and Greece. The exercise was a component … lobbed explosive projectiles while Bulgarian, Greek, and U.S. tanks and …


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U.S., European Partners Building 'More NATO-Centric' European Defense Force

… Bulgarian, U.S., Georgian and Greek forces conduct a live-fire exercise …


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Greece honored at major Australian tourism event in Sydney

Greece shone at the 10th National Travel Industry Awards that was held at the International Convention Centre, at Darling Harbour in Sydney on Saturday, according to a Neos Kosmos report. This year’s Gala Dinner was attended by more than 2,000 industry ...


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Nick Mamatas’ New Book Mixes Up Cocktails and Fiction

Μixed Up: Cocktail Recipes (and Flash Fiction) for the Discerning Drinker (and Reader) compiled by Greek-American Nick Mamatas and Molly Tanzer is a charming collection […] The post Nick Mamatas’ New Book Mixes Up Cocktails and Fiction appeared first on The National Herald.


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Prince Charles and Camilla Staying at Rothschild Villa in Corfu

CORFU, Greece (ANA) – The Prince of Wales has once again returned as a guest to the Rothschild Villa on the island of Corfu, where […] The post Prince Charles and Camilla Staying at Rothschild Villa in Corfu appeared first on The National Herald.


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Pontian Claims at Paris Peace Conference 1919 and Toynbee’s Comments

In February 1919, Constantine G.Constantinides and Socrates Oeconomos submitted a memorandum on behalf of the Unredeemed Greeks of the Euxine Pontus to the Paris Peace […] The post Pontian Claims at Paris Peace Conference 1919 and Toynbee’s Comments appeared first on The National Herald.


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