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Monday, August 21, 2017

Erdogan plotted RF-4E jet incident to push NATO into a war with Syria

The Oraj plan provided that a Turkish pilot would shoot down a Turkish jet in case all efforts to provoke a Greek pilot to destroy a Turkish jet failed


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Hundreds of children evacuated from summer camp as wildfire rages in Sofiko, Corinth

Hundreds of children from a summer camp were evacuated as a huge wildfire rages in Sofiko, Corinth in Northeastern Peloponnese. The fire broke out in an inaccessible pine forest area late afternoon near the village of Ano Almyri and spread quickly because strong wind blowing with intensity of 5 Beaufort. The intervention of the fire … The post Hundreds of children evacuated from summer camp as wildfire rages in Sofiko, Corinth appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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On the ground in Greece, students test tech to help refugees

… mainland Greece In a sweltering a refugee camp on the Greek mainland … ’ve now been waiting in Greece for over a year and … people have shown up in Greece with the ‘next app’ so … .” So the team went to Greece to work with the refugees …


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A journey to Jewish Greece

… and surveyed surviving synagogues throughout Greece. The work of that journey … , Thessaloniki and Volos. Romaniote were Greek-speaking Jews with distinctive cultural features … oldest surviving synagogue in northern Greece – following the demolition of the …


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Cyprus, Greece, Israel diaspora coordination

Cyprus, Greece and Israel on Monday held … for Overseas Cypriots Fotis Fotiou, Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Terence …


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Penn State announces more changes to GREEK Life

Centre County, Pa. - With the start of the fall semester, Penn State University released the following information into changes it is making for GREEK life.


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The best solar eclipse inspired baby names

Apollo: Apollo is one of the major figures in ancient GREEK mythology. Known as the "Sun God," Apollo has become a popular name for children and ...


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Antetokounmpo says farewell to Eurobasket-bound Greek teammates

An emotionally-charged Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell and good luck to his Greece teammates on Monday, putting aside the controversy behind his decision to miss the Eurobasket tournament. "I am really disappointed that I will not help the team in the ...


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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs T. Quick on visit to Cyprus

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick is in Cyprus as of today to participate in the proceedings of the 19th Global Conference of Overseas Cypriots, as well as in the third Greece-Cyprus-Israel trilateral meeting on diaspora issues. He will also be received by the President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, and meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Kasoulides, and Minister of Education and Culture, Costas Kadis. At the invitation of the Cypriot Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Issues and Overseas Cypriots, Fotis Fotiou, Mr. Quick will give a welcome speech, on behalf of the Greek government, at the opening ceremony of the 19th Global Conference of Overseas Cypriots (POMAK - PSEKA). The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, will declare the opening of the Conference. Also to take place in Nicosia is the third Greece-Cyprus-Israel trilateral meeting on diaspora issues, between Terens Quick, Fotis Fotiou and Natan Sharansky, the head of the "Jewish Agency for Israel." In this context, and in implementation of a decision taken at the previous trilateral agreement, which took place in Thessaloniki on 15 June of this year, a trilateral meeting of university students from corresponding diaspora organizations in the U.S. is being held in tandem. Finally, at the opportunity of his visit to Cyprus, the Deputy Minister will be received by the President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, and will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Kasoulides, and Minister of Education and Culture Costas Kadis. Mr. Quick and Mr. Kadis will carry out the first discussion of coordinated Greece-Cyprus actions on issues of Greek language learning in diaspora communities throughout the world.


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Brazil prosecutors target Greek consul's ties to shipowners

Konstantinos Kotronakis accused of setting up bribery scheme, with ties with Tsakos, Dynacom, Dorian and others under investigation. A Greek diplomatic official and Petrobras chartering executives are accused of playing a central role in an alleged bribery ...


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Emirates complete quartet with ex-Liverpool man Leto

The 30-year-old joins on a one-year deal after being released by GREECE'S Panathinaikos where he was a teammate of Al Ain's recent addition, ...


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Friendly relations between Cyprus, GREECE and Egypt important for the Patriarchate of Alexandria ...

The friendly relations between Cyprus, GREECE and Egypt are important for the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa as they contribute to its work, ...


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Cartel investigations in Greece

Who can initiate an investigation of potential cartel conduct? An investigation can be initiated by the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) on its own initiative, following a request by the Ministry of Economy and Development or following a complaint by ...


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Action-packed Summer Vacations in Greece!

If you happen to be a sports aficionado, head to Greece, follow our tips and get your adrenaline rush now!


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Deputy FM Quick in Cyprus

He will participate in the 19th World Conference of the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots & the third trilateral meeting Greece-Cyprus-Israel


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Romania's coastguard intercepts boat carrying 70 migrants

Meanwhile in GREECE, authorities said Monday they had found 53 refugees and migrants — including 24 minors — walking along a northern highway ...


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Total Solar Eclipse – Watch Live Now!

Once a a life time phenomenon. Or not. Solar Eclipses are not that rare, but this one it is as it will turn day into night for 2 minutes and 4 seconds. It is visible mainly in the USA. The event started already. Click to watch Live. Here Or here Experience the total solar eclipse … The post Total Solar Eclipse – Watch Live Now! appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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New measures for Greek Life at Penn State are now in effect

UNIVERSITY PARK - Penn State officials said the changes for Greek Life at the university that were announced June 2 go into effect Monday. Beginning Monday, all student organizational conduct cases will be handled by the university and all responsibility ...


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Art-hopping on the Greek Islands

There’s more to the Greek Islands than beaches. Among the 200 islands scattered in the Aegean and Ionian seas, many are riddled with ancient churches, historical museums, and lively nightclubs. But for those looking for something completely different ...


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Greek Freak at center of country’s NBA conspiracy theory

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s basketball federation has accused the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA of hatching a plan to prevent All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo from playing in the European championship. The NBA denied the allegation. The saga started ...


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The Latest: Greek police pick up migrants dumped on highway

Greek authorities say they have found 53 refugees and migrants — including 24 minors — walking along a northern highway after a smuggler dumped them on the roadside. Police said Monday the group consisted of 41 Iraqis, five Afghans, five Eritreans and ...


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Vodafone : Beeline expands CAMEL-roaming geography in Greece

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Largest communications operator Beeline expanded CAMEL-roaming geography in Greece. The operator said that the cooperation agreement was signed with Vodafone and the users can enjoy CAMEL-roaming service in network of ...


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Was the Greece Credit Rating Upgrade Ignored?

It was not that long ago that credit ratings agencies ruled the roost for troubled countries in the lands of the PIIGS. Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain were all deeply troubled, and Greece was the most troubled of all the PIIGS countries.


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Penn State rolls out new fraternity, sorority changes

As new students step onto University Park campus Monday, Penn State made sure they were aware of the new rules regarding GREEK life.


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'Neighborhood Enforcement Alcohol Team' To Relaunch As Part Of GREEK Monitoring

The “Neighborhood Enforcement Alcohol Team” (NEAT) is making a comeback as part of the university's announcement Monday about its GREEK life ...


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IFC Releases Statement On New GREEK Reform Details

Penn State released a statement Monday morning outlining further details of the university's implementation plan for GREEK life reform.


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GREEK restaurant shuts its doors

“Thank you to our loyal Athens GREEK Restaurant customers over the past four years. We will be adding some of your favorite GREEK dishes to our ...


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Changes Begin for Penn State Fraternities and Sororites

Following the February death of student and fraternity pledge Timothy Piazza, the university introduced a series of changes for GREEK life organizations ...


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GREEK Life Task Force makes recommendations for positive change

Members of the Task Force for GREEK Life included two dozen faculty and staff members, students and affiliated alumni. Over the course of the 2017 ...


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Giannis Antetokounmpo's withdrawal from EuroBasket stirs NBA-FIBA drama

After Giannis Antetokounmpo complained of right knee pain while training with the GREEK national team, Milwaukee Bucks trainers recommended he ...


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GREEK organizations react to changes put into order on the first day of classes

Penn State is currently in the process of hiring 14 new Student Affairs positions, eight of which will be dedicated to monitoring GREEK organizations via ...


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Whoopi Goldberg spends her vacations in GREECE

The American actress is in GREECE for her holidays, and although the exact location of the two is not disclosed, they are most likely in Poros near ...


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Meeting between GREECE-Israel-Cyprus on diaspora issues held in Nicosia

GREECE, Cyprus and Israel on Monday reviewed their collaboration on diaspora policies during a meeting held in Nicosia, between Greek Deputy ...


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New €10 coin from Greece pays ode to Greek poet Sappho

The Greek poet Sappho is honored on a Proof 2017 silver €10 coin from Greece. The Bank of Greece celebrates the artist, who lived circa 630 to 570 B.C., on the latest coin in its series showcasing Greek culture. Sappho of the island of Lesbos was one of ...


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7 Stunning Under-the-Radar Greek Islands

Plan on including the most popular Greek Islands in your client's itinerary? Here's a guide to Mykonos, Santorini and Crete. The Greek Islands are a can’t-miss destination for most travelers, thanks to the postcard-worthy scene of whitewashed buildings ...


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Anforini, the little Greece of Lebanon

Only three years ago, it was a laid-back rocky beach shore in the small fishing village of Anfeh in northern Lebanon. Today, the place, turned into a simplified replica of Greek islands with white and turquoise wooden cabins and chalets overlooking crystal ...


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Greek Shipping Company confirms collision with USS JOHN S MCCAIN

Greek shipping company Stealth Maritime Corporation confirmed Monday afternoon the collision of one of its oil tankers, ALNIC MC, with Missile destroyer, US Navy vessel USS JOHN S MCCAIN off the coast of Singapore in the early morning. In a statement uploaded on its website, the company said: Stealth Maritime Corporation can confirm that its … The post Greek Shipping Company confirms collision with USS JOHN S MCCAIN appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Migrant Arrivals from Turkey on the Rise Again

A new rush of arrivals of migrants from the Turkish shores resulted in 633 people landing on Greek islands between Friday and Monday, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. Specifically, 147 asylum seekers arrived on Lesvos, 256 on Chios and 230 on Samos, as good weather conditions gave traffickers the opportunity to transport people in […]


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Stefanidi Wins 12th Consecutive Pole Vault Competition

Greece’s Katerina Stefanidi on Sunday won yet another pole vault competition, her 12th consecutive one, at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting. The Olympic, European and world champion cleared 4.75m to take the top spot. Stefanidi also upped the bar to 4.88m, but her attempts were unsuccessful. After the meeting, Stefanidi told national broadcaster […]


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Greece Aims to Regulate Greek Yogurt Name

Greece’s Ministry of Agriculture is looking to protect the name "Greek yoghurt," hoping to require that all Greek yogurt sold in the EU is made in Greece. The organization aims to receive a Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Geographical ...


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Giannis Antetokounmpo is sitting out EuroBasket 2017, and Greece is livd for some reason

Against all odds, Giannis Antetokounmpo, an NBA wunderkind, was slated to play with the Greek national basketball team at EuroBasket 2017 this summer. EuroBasket has essentially become an exhibition tournament played for pride: it no longer figures in ...


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What rules were established for the ancient Greek Olympic Games?

The Games were established by the city-state of Elis, on whose territory the Games were held. The city provided three referees to supervise them. Participation in the Games were restricted to the citizens of Greek city-states. The Games were established by ...


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Homie Recipes Completes Acquisition of Stevva Ltd. and Enters Rapidly Expanding Global Stevia ...

PELLA GIANNITSA, GREECE--(Marketwired - Aug 21, 2017) - Homie Recipes, Inc. ( OTC PINK : HOMR) ("Homie" or the "Company"), is pleased to ...


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Penn State GREEK-letter orgs to face change as aggressive new measures launch

With the start of the fall semester, University officials have moved rapidly to put in place numerous new measures for GREEK-letter organizations at ...


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Penn State issues new changes, measures to GREEK life

Penn State kicked off the Fall 2017 semester with a slew of changes to the GREEK life system. Much of the press release issued Monday morning ...


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University Announces GREEK Tax Will Cost IFC & Panhel Members $90 Per Semester

Penn State announced details of its GREEK life regulation implementation plan on the first day of class, including new information on a 'GREEK Tax' ...


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Tax Court Corner: GREEK Firm Avoids Paying Tax on Profit Ruled Not as Foreign Income

A Tax Court ruling in July could pave the way on how overseas companies book profit from their business in the U.S. after finding that a foreign firm ...


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What are the two things that city-state often work on in ancient Greece?

Trade, farming, procreating, trades, arts, war. Trade, farming, procreating, trades, arts, war. The most famous city states in ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta. Dont think of Greece as a single country, they never were, more like every city having its ...


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New Democracy Rips Justice Minister Boycott of Commie Crimes Conference

ATHENS – The refusal of Greece’s Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis not to take part in an international conference on crimes committed by Communist regimes in […] The post New Democracy Rips Justice Minister Boycott of Commie Crimes Conference appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Church Warns Imposters Seeking Fires Relief Money

ATHENS – In a statement, the office of Greek Archbishop Ieronymos and the Archdiocese of Athens urged people to beware of fraud from people pretending […] The post Greek Church Warns Imposters Seeking Fires Relief Money appeared first on The National Herald.


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