How the world sees Greece
Authorities in Greece say that a Bulgarian woman has been killed and her husband hospitalized after diving to a great depth off Greece's northern coast. Greece's coast guard reported her death Sunday, and said her husband was transferred by helicopter to a ...
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In Game 1 of the day, Central scored in the first with singles from Caroline Pope and Emily GREEK. A sacrifice fly off the bat of Leila Hurst made it 3-0 ...
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Leaders of the GREEK Orthodox Church are asking worshipers to boycott Lidl and Nestlé, which removed Christian symbols from their food packaging ...
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A FLASH mob of about 20 GREEK dancers filled the arrivals hall at Townsville Airport on Saturday, celebrating its sponsorship of the upcoming Glendi ...
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Sep 25, 2017 Singapore, 23 September 2017 – Hundreds of representatives from diplomatic missions, local and international enterprises, schools, and volunteers banded together for humanity at the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) International Bazaar 2017, held earlier today at Suntec Convention Centre. Last organised in 2015, the signature fundraiser featured more than 50 stalls (stallholders listing in Annex A) th at showcased an array of food, beverages, products offerings from all over the world. The bazaar was declared open by guest-of-honour Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs & Manpower. In his opening speech, Mr Tee Tua Ba, Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross, shared, “Today, we are proud to present a fiesta put together by close to 20 diplomatic missions and 50 groups, including corporates, civic groups, schools and friends of Red Cross. We have come together, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, with one common purpose - to serve humanity and save lives.” His sentiments were echoed by H.E Lee Sang-deok, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, "Singapore Red Cross leads the way to plant seeds of hope in people's mind and to safeguard the power of humanity. In this regard, the International Bazaar will give us an opportunity to learn benevolence, giving, and sharing." Aptly themed ‘Together for Humanity’, the bazaar was a truly global extravaganza featuring international cuisine, local delights, traditional goods, and more. Global highlights included delicacies like Arabian chicken kabsa rice, Ceylon tea, Japanese sake, Korean kimbap, glazed fried chicken, Qatari jareesh, Swiss cheese raclette, Ukrainian chocolates , coupled with uniquely Singaporean offerings such as pastries, gourmet ice cream and limited-edition Tiger Balm sets that are exclusive to the bazaar. High Commissioner for Sri Lanka, H.E Nimal Weeraratne, said, “The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore is pleased to be a partner and join Singapore Red Cross in celebration of its signature biennial fundraiser event.” The High Commission put up a Ceylon Tea Promotion counter showcasing Sri Lanka’s unique premium quality fine Ceylon Tea. In addition to patronising the various stalls, members of the public were also treated to a visual feast with all-day cultural and musical performances by friends from Greece, Indonesia, Japan and Sri Lanka. Other crowd favourites included a dog show, magic show, cheerleading show, as well as games stalls and activity booths designed to engage attendees of all ages. At the International Bazaar, Mediacorp artiste Ya Hui also made her first public appearance as the Singapore Red Cross’s latest celebrity ambassador. During the event, Ya Hui held a min i autograph session for those who have purchased the limited edition Singapore Red Cross bears, and also auctioned off some of her personal items to raise funds for SRC. Emphasising the significance of giving back to society, Ya Hui quipped, “Charity is not just about donations. It's about the joy and laughter you bring to people. ” Through the International Bazaar, SRC targets to raise $200,000, All proceeds will go towards supporting the local humanitarian services of the Society to help the disabled, elderly and vulnerable within the community. These include the Red Cross Home for the Disabled, TransportAid, ElderAid and FoodAid. For more information and photographs, please contact SRC Corporate Communications and Marketing: Alina Tee 6664 0578 6664 0541 alina.tee@redcross.sg Hsu Nan-Ting 9736 5267 9151 5082 nanting.hsu@redcross.sg - ASIA TODAY News Global Distribution http://www.AsiaToday.com Category: Charity & Philanthropy NGO / Nonprofits FeaturedNews: Show in Featured News
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Foreign Office would not confirm reports that 64-year-old woman was retired Oxford University professor A British tourist is believed to have died in Greece after apparently being attacked by a pack of stray dogs. The 64-year-old woman remains unaccounted for on the mainland, according to the British Foreign Office. Continue reading...
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Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou on Sunday concluded a visit to China (17-24 September) with “significant results and a new momentum for the future,” a culture ministry announcement said. The minister’s trip included stops in the Chinese cities of ...
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The promise of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that his administration would stop Greece’s brain drain by offering jobs in the public sector to university graduates, goes to deaf ears as those who have left Greece are not interested in returning to work as ...
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Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis said that the worst trauma caused by the economic crisis is the decline of social consciousness. Simitis wrote an article in the Sunday edition of Kathimerini where he said, among other things, that the government ...
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… believed to have died in Greece after apparently being attacked by … site. Read More Reports in Greece suggested the woman tried to … Greek police in relation to a British woman missing in northern Greece …
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Bookings by Danish tourists for GREECE have increased by 20% since last year, according to Spies which is the leading tour operator in Denmark and ...
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ORESTIADA, Greece – Continuing his three-day visit to Thrace to attend events for “Stephanos Karatheodoris Year” in Orestiada, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Sunday praised the […] The post Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Thrace for “Stephanos Karatheodoris Year” appeared first on The National Herald.
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'It's a bit awkward!' Strictly's Davood Ghadami performs a 'smoking hot' cha cha with model Nadiya Bychkova in front of his wife... as Gemma Atkinson gets racy All aboard the love boat! Scott Disick locks lips with Sofia Richie as they set sail in Miami..
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Acclaimed Greek pole vaulter Emmanuel Karalis chatted with Digital Journal about his career in pole vault. Last year, he set a world junior record in the sport. This summer, Karalis competed at the 2017 World Championships in London, which was a great ...
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Groundwater is a resilient water source and its importance is even greater in periods of drought. Areas such as the Mediterranean where adverse climate change effects are expected are bell-weather locations for groundwater depletion and are of considerable ...
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CAIRO – 24 September 2017: Qatari state company, Al Rayyan, has stated it reached a deadlock with Greece, and in some cases, even faced open hostility by local officials, according to Greek Reporter news agency. In a press statement on Thursday, Al ...
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The group “Anonymous Greece” has hacked the government website for electronic auctions. The hackers’ attack brought down the website on Saturday. In a message posted on their website, Anonymous Greece make references to the system of electronic auctions of properties that is to start in a couple of couples but also to the inability of … The post “Anonymous Greece” hack Gov’t website for electronic auctions appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Truly Spartan Race events will take place in the authentic Sparta site in southern Peloponnese, Greece as part of the Sparta Trifecta Weekend 2017 ...
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… date on street crime in Greece. Pickpocketing may flourish in tourist … arrivals to Egypt and Turkey, Greece is expecting an unprecedented 30 … security had been upgraded and Greek police were receiving training from …
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Greece’s national course toward the future demands the absolute unity of all the democratic political forces in support of major national goals, President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Sunday, while visit the city of Tripolis in the Peloponnese. “One of those goals – and perhaps the most important today – is the country’s […]
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ATHENS – Despite assertions by the European Union Greece delayed three days in asking for help with an oil spill from a sunken tanker – […] The post Besieged Greek Shipping Minister Defends Response to Oil Spill appeared first on The National Herald.
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No matter how delightful it was being in the company of loving relatives, living each day in a leisurely way wading in the turquoise waters […] The post Greek-American Stories: Autumnal Nostalgia appeared first on The National Herald.
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We knew her as Consul General of Greece in New York and she impressed us. Not only because she embraced the community, but because she […] The post Thank You, Amb. Boura appeared first on The National Herald.
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TRIPOLI, Greece – Greece’s national course toward the future demands the absolute unity of all the democratic political forces in support of major national goals, […] The post Predisent Pavlopoulos: Democratic Forces Must Show “Absolute Unity” on National Goals appeared first on The National Herald.
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ANDROS, Greece – The island of Andros in its effort to open up to international markets is hosting a number of foreign correspondents. The aim […] The post Andros Island Opens Up to New Markets appeared first on The National Herald.
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NEW YORK – Greek-American Andrea Catsimatidis is the new chairwoman of the Manhattan GOP, as she elected to lead one of the best-funded Republican club […] The post Greek-American Andrea Catsimatidis Elected Chairwoman of the Manhattan GOP appeared first on The National Herald.
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Gang members arrested in early morning raids after criminals posing as tourists built massive network over best part of a decade The audacity and creativity of a pickpocket gang who worked shifts, employed teams of runners and made tourists their exclusive prey, has been revealed by one of the most successful crackdowns ever on street crime in Greece. Pickpocketing may flourish in tourist havens, but in Athens – where visitor numbers are booming – those with light fingers appear to have been on a roll. With takings in excess of €3,500 (£3,100) a day, pickpockets posing as holidaymakers built a criminal network of unprecedented scale, “working” the public transport system for the best part of a decade. Continue reading...
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The latest front-page grabbing political furor in Greece involving the controversial defense minister revolves around reports that Panos Kammenos' recent trip to London included a sortie at an upscale casino's roulette table, among others. The outspoken ...
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The elections in Germany are not expected to bring about changes that will affect the German political system’s strategy on Greece, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos said on Sunday, in an interview with the Greek radio station ‘Athina 9.84’.
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The threats of Anonymous Greece turned out to be true as they took down the web page of the Bank of Greece on Saturday. The new target of the infamous hackers is the main page of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), as the day before they ...
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A retired Oxford University professor who was mauled to death by stray dogs in Greece had phoned her family shortly after the attack. The woman, who had been staying at a guest house in the nearby town of Maroneia, phoned her family in Britain on Thursday ...
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The Greek 'economic success' story advanced by Tsipras et al would have been funny if it wasn't such a serious matter.
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Eighty five wildfires broke out in the 24 hours from Friday to Saturday across the country, the Greek Fire Service said in a statement. From Peloponnese in the South up to Halkidiki and Serres in the North the wild fires burned down thousands of acres of forest land – and this although the wildfires season … The post 85 wildfires on a single day: Houses burned, hotel evacuated appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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… August 2018. PHOTO: AFP ATHENS: Greece will remain under supervision after … Eurozone finance ministers said Saturday. Greece has received two multi-billion euro … stuck in Greece protest at German embassy “The viability of Greek public …
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ATHENS – Despite international human rights groups condemnation of Turkey’s justice system and human trafficking operations, a Greek court has found it is a safe […] The post Greek Court Says Turkey Safe for Migrant Deportations appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS – With Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras making a frantic bid to convince voters he has taken Greece toward a recovery, they don’t believe it […] The post New Democracy Gallops to 14-point Lead over SYRIZA appeared first on The National Herald.
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Despite reports Qatari companies are abandoning investments in Greece because of bureaucratic delays and foot-dragging, Alternate Foreign Minister for International Relations Giorgos Katrougalos said they’re […] The post Minister Disputes Report Qatar Giving Up Greek Investment appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS – An avalanche of new taxes imposed by the ruling Radical Left SYRIZA-led coalition has led to more people avoiding taxes and a growth […] The post Shadow Economy Costs Greece 3.5B Euros Tax Losses Annually appeared first on The National Herald.
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"You will soon get the answer from Anonymous Greece to see the power of the Greeks!"
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Our creditors and our partners marvel at what has been happening in GREECE over the past two years. They wonder how it is possible to impose such ...
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Furthermore, the food/beverage sector, despite offering the highest added value to the GREEK economy, with the highest number of enterprises and the ...
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The famed former GREEK finance minister has an 11-year-old daughter, ... His advice, for all its imperfections, favours a GREEK invention: democracy.
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Representatives of Indonesia to Ireland, from GREECE to Guyana, began lining up Saturday morning for the 10:30 a.m. Parade of Nations.
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The beautiful, warm weather all year around in Greece lends itself for the perfect destination for all visitors. No matter what season your calendar is ...
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The city-states remained independent with Sparta the dominant power not a ruler. Wars continued with cities changing their alliances until Thebes defeated Sparta and became leader. The city-states remained independent with Sparta the dominant power not a ...
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Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem will meet with GREEK Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos and Alternate Finance Minister George Chouliarakis in ...
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GREEK schools do not cultivate students' creativity and critical abilities, while the majority of teachers use teaching methods that are not adapted to their ...
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They appeal for protection and asylum in GREECE, putting their fates in the hands of the country's citizens. What makes this production even more ...
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GREECE'S economic weakness over the last decade and the valuable political capital that has been frittered away in dealings with its lenders have left ...
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An elderly British woman's body was found in Greece suggesting she was "mauled to death" by a pack of dogs. The body had several bite marks, police said on Saturday (23 September). The 64-year-old tourist was reported missing since Thursday after a visit ...
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