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Friday, October 20, 2017

Mobilians enjoy day two of Greek Festival

It's day two of the Greek Festival and hundreds of Mobilians have been out in full force to enjoy the looks, sounds and taste of Greek life. "I don't know! They chicken is very good and I had to calamari today, too which was very good," Gene Talbot said.


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Oxi Day at USS SLATER on October 28th

On October 28th, millions around the world will commemorate OXI (pronounced ō-hē) Day, a day honoring Greece’s courageous resistance during World War II. The day will be remembered at USS SLATER with a brief program beginning at 9:00 a.m. Fr. Dennis Nagi of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church will provide an historical account of Oxi Day. USS […] The post Oxi Day at USS SLATER on October 28th appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ Begins Shoot for the Last Song in Greece

MUMBAI—The preparations for the last song of one of the most awaited films of the year, "Tiger Zinda Hai," are underway in Greece. The director of the Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer, Ali Abbas Zafar took to Twitter to make the announcement. "Nippy ...


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Greece: Situation Update: Unaccompanied Children (UAC) in Greece (as of 15 October 2017) [EN/EL]

… number of UAC currently in Greece based on analysis from referrals …


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And Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi' uses Greek mythology, history to explore social issues

Set in a world where Greek Gods and myths collide with the Civil War-era United States, University Theatre production “...And Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi” discusses race relations and slavery using both drama and comedy. Performing on a set that ...


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Madonna Posts GREEK Graffiti of Herself on her Instagram Account

International pop sensation and sex bomb Madonna just made a GREEK graffiti artist very happy. She posted one of his Athens street creations on her ...


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Eleven-year-old Afghan Boy to Carry Greek Flag in “OXI Day” Parade

Amir; an 11-year-old refugee boy from Afghanistan, will carry the Greek flag during the annual school parade to commemorate the October 28, 1940 anniversary of Greece’s refusal to ally with the Italian Axis powers in World War II, known as “OXI Day.”


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Turkey violates Greek airspace 33 times

Two infringements of Athens FIR


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Athens makes up over 19% of Greece’s GDP, survey shows! (infographic)

Top in EU


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Greek Scientists Warn of Coastal Erosion

Greek scientists warn that coastal erosion will have a serious impact on tourism, the environment and economy in the near future. The issue of coastal erosion and its consequences was discussed in a conference organized by the Technical Chamber of Greece ...


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British PM Thanks Greek Expats, Asks Them to Stay

British Prime Minister Theresa May has thanked dozens of thousands of Greek expats who live in the United Kingdom and asked them to stay, despite the Brexit. In an interview with Greek newspaper Ta Nea, that was published on Friday, the British premier ...


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Pakistani community to be protected, Pak envoy makes clear to Greece’s Golden Dawn

LAHORE/ATHENS: Pakistan Ambassador to Greece Khalid Usman Qaiser met with Nikos Michaloliakos, Chairman of the notorious Neo-Nazi Greek nationalists Golden Dawn party, at the Greek Parliament in Athens the other day. It was a crucial meeting because it ...


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Syrian Migrant Detained in Greece on Islamic State Terror Charge

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Syrian refugee has been arrested in northern Greece on terrorism-related charges following a review of his asylum application, police said Friday. Authorities said the 32-year-old man was detained Thursday in the northeast ...


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Greece to Raise Cruise Ship That Sank off Santorini in 2007

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek government has ordered the raising of a sunken cruise ship that foundered just off the holiday island of Santorini ten years ago, leaving two passengers missing and presumed dead. The Merchant Marine Ministry said Friday ...


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GREEK operator claims Montenegro is in 'sweet spot' of untapped potential

GREEK operator Energean has claimed Montenegro sits in a “sweet spot” of untapped potenital, with up to 1.8 trillion cubic feet of gas off the coast.


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First GREEK graphene-enhanced battery for homes is on its way

The company's CEO mentioned that two GREEK firms are currently collaborating to develop the first model of a lithium ion 'smart' battery for commercial ...


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EATING&OUTING: Worst customer service ever

Mythos GREEK Taverna & Lounge is one such example. Shrouded by a lush thicket on a quiet residential street, the modest bungalow which houses ...


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Greece must follow through with privatizations to recover, central bank says

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece’s economic recovery depends on it following through with the reforms and privatizations prescribed in its bailout program, the head of its central bank said on Friday. Greece’s economy is recovering after a deep, multi-year ...


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Timothy Hadaway Brings Together the Greek Atmosphere and Dishes From All Over the World in New York.

Timothy Hadaway, a chef that spent quite a lot of time traveling around the world to gather recipes from the best restaurants, opened his own restaurant, which incorporates a combination of his experiences abroad and his love for Greek food. AMVROSIA is a ...


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The Present Meets The Future Tonight With LeBron And The Greek Freak

In the NBA season opener, LeBron James scored 29 points, snagged 16 rebounds, dished out nine assists and blocked two shots in Cleveland's 102-99 win over Boston. Last night, Giannis Antetokounmpo gave the Celtics more headaches with 37 points, 13 rebounds ...


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Ancient GREEK theater unearthed near Kalamata in 'excellent condition'

GREEK archaeologists have unearthed a large part of an ancient theater in Thouria, near the current-day port town of Kalamata in the Peloponnese, the ...


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Eastern Mediterranean Route: Arrivals in Greece

Country: Greece, Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, World Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations


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Trilateral Meeting Between Cyprus, Greece, and Armenia on Diaspora Issues

… Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Terens Nikolaos Quick and Minister … on diaspora issues between Cyprus, Greece, and Armenia. The meeting was … Cypriot, the Armenian and the Greek people and our strong cultural …


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GREECE'S Piraeus Bank sees no impact on finances from central bank audit

ATHENS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - GREECE'S Piraeus Bank said on Friday it did not expect any material impact on its finances following a final Bank of GREECE ...


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GREEK government's imposition of height restrictions on its police force falls short of equal treatment

Kalliri, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that the requirement for candidates for the GREEK police academy to be at least 170cm tall amounted ...


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GREEK villages are vanishing

Aghios Ioannis, part of the Thermo municipality. The village school closed in the mid-1970s because all the children had left. TAGS: Society. Vassilis ...


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LSU reinstates alcohol ban for GREEKS after university says some failed to take it seriously

GREEK Life presidents at LSU received a letter from president F. King Alexander Thursday (Oct. 19), in which he reinstated the alcohol ban.


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Volunteer working with refugee children in GREECE

A FORMER Penglais School pupil has spoken of her experiences taking laughter, fun and play to Syrian refugees living in camps in GREECE.


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Indra to install contactless ticketing Thessaloniki's Metro, GREECE

Indra has won a contract to install its contactless ticketing systems in 13 stations of subway line 1 in Thessaloniki, GREECE. The new solution is ...


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Executive Summary: Rapid Assessment of Mental Health, Psychosocial Needs and Services for ...

In September 2017, there were approximately 2,850 unaccompanied children (UAC) in GREECE among which 1,096 were accommodated in 50 UAC ...


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Religious tourism: Òssios Loukás best preserved monastery in GREECE

One of the best preserved byzantine monasteries in GREECE, situated near the village of Distomo on the hills of Helicon mountain, it has survived many ...


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Arcade bar with vintage games opens Friday in Detroit basement near Greektown

… cocktails near Detroit's Greektown is preparing to open its …


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A European Funding will be Provided for the Construction of the Railway Link Between Bulgaria and Greece

… railway link between Bulgaria and Greece. This became clear after Prime … President Jean-Claude Juncker and the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. The … progress of interconnector work with Greece, the government's press …


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Unfolding Catastrophe: Mental Health Crisis of Refugees on the GREEK Islands of Samos and Lesvos

“The war and violence they fled from, and harsh conditions and violence during the journey stand out as traumatic experiences for most of our patients ...


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This Greek YOLO cruise might make you glad that you only live once

Among the promises made by Sail In Greece Adventures is that the cruise will be “an unforgettable memory that will be kept forever.” But the memories that international travelers Chelsea Hudson and Samantha Weiss took away from the cruise are nothing ...


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The ultimate guide of hilarious Greek expressions in English! (photos)

You will be in stitches


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Archaeologists discover ancient Greek theatre of Thouria in near perfect condition! (photos)

A large part of the theatre has been excavated so far


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Bulgaria, GREECE to seek European funding for rail link

Brussels. European funding will be sought for the construction of the rail link between Bulgaria and GREECE, the Bulgarian government's press office ...


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Syrian Man Arrested in GREECE Over Suspected ISIS Links

They had requested asylum in northern GREECE in June 2016, landing on the island of Leros following the peak of the migrant crisis. A police official ...


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Cosmote rapidly expands its fibre optics network across GREECE

Around 2.9 million households and enterprises in 650 cities and towns throughout GREECE are expected to have access to Cosmote's network for ...


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Representatives of GREECE-Cyprus-Egypt hold meeting for the establishment of a Co-operative ...

With success was concluded the 3rd meeting of the members of the Steering Committee, which has undertaken the implementation of the ...


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The EU summit, Brexit, and Theresa May: who said what?

Take our quiz to see how closely you’ve been following the latest Brexit negotiations, arguments and machinations “The enemy, the opponents, are out there. They’re on the other side of the negotiating table. Those are the people we have to negotiate with." Philip Hammond Boris Johnson David Davis Nigel Farage Who recommended Theresa May give a speech admitting Brexit "cannot be done"? Peter Mandelson Tony Blair Alastair Campbell Gordon Brown "I think it is unthinkable that there would be no deal. It is so much in their interest as well as in ours." Philip Hammond Amber Rudd Michael Gove Iain Duncan Smith "We need to prepare for all the other alternatives." David Davis Theresa May Ken Clarke Amber Rudd Which country's leader said: "It's still not clear what the UK actually wants in terms of a new relationship." Ireland France Germany Greece Who said European leaders had been left “bemused and confused” by Britain's attitude towards the Brexit negotiations? Nicola Surgeon Jeremy Corbyn Chuka Umunna Yvette Cooper "This is a much better approach than threatening 'no deal'". Vince Cable Michel Barnier Nicola Sturgeon Diane Abbott "My advice would be, cut your losses. File an application for a Norway-style agreement for a period of five years after the expiration of the two-year Article 50 process." Mark Carney Thomas Piketty Ha-Joon Chang Yanis Varoufakis “Merkel could be the peace broker. She is the only hope.” Jeremy Corbyn Theresa May Vince Cable Nigel Farage “I don’t have any reason to believe we are not going to be successful." Theresa May Angel Merkel Emmanuel Macron Michel Barnier Continue reading...


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Lumière’s International Classic Film Market Focuses on Heritage Films in Greece, Hungary, Latvia

LYON, France — Lyon’s International Classic Film Market brought into focus the opportunities and challenges of heritage film in Greece, Hungary and Latvia on Wednesday, presenting stark differences in the three territories. Greece’s heritage film ...


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Dogfight Over Cost of Upgrading Greece’s F-16 Fighters

ATHENS – Stung over criticism Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ US visit to meet US President Donald Trump resulted in a deal for Greece to pay […] The post Dogfight Over Cost of Upgrading Greece’s F-16 Fighters appeared first on The National Herald.


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US-Greece Bilateral Relationship is Based on Deep and Mutual Appreciation, Pyatt Says

“The US-Greece bilateral relationship is based on deep and mutual appreciation, shared democratic values and our long-term strategic interests,” the US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey […] The post US-Greece Bilateral Relationship is Based on Deep and Mutual Appreciation, Pyatt Says appeared first on The National Herald.


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A Greek-American Among Forbes’ 100 Greatest Living Business Minds

Forbes amassed an A-to-Z encyclopedia of ideas from 100 entrepreneurs, visionaries and prophets of capitalism—the greatest ever collection of business essayists and greatest ever portrait […] The post A Greek-American Among Forbes’ 100 Greatest Living Business Minds appeared first on The National Herald.


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Trump, Tsipras and Washington's wordsmiths: What is a “responsible debt relief plan” for GREECE?

Although much furor has arisen in GREECE over the alleged high costs of the planned upgrade of part of the Greek F-16 fighter fleet ($1.1 billion) ...


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College Park goes GREEK with the long-awaited arrival of Kapnos Taverna

Restaurateurs Mike Isabella and George Pagonis signed a deal to open in College Park a branch of their popular Kapnos Taverna in Arlington three ...


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Acoustics of ancient GREEK theaters found to be good, not great

Tales of the acoustics at the 2300 year-old GREEK theater of Epidaurus tend to be told in terms of superlatives. Not actually justified, according to ...


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Sunken Greek Ship That Spilled Oil Still Underwater

… to put it under the Greek legal framework which is far … certification of seaworthiness granted by Greek inspectors expired in July of …


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