How the world sees Greece
The lights went on in the long-dark S&W Cafeteria Building this morning as its new restaurant, S&W Artisanal, launched a series of soft-opening services in advance of its February grand opening. The warmly lit GREEK restaurant beckoned through the gloom of a rainy January Thursday. Inside, rows of ...
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Loans from Paris will form part of British Museum exhibition looking at the French sculptor’s passion for ancient Greek art The French sculptor Auguste Rodin is returning to the British Museum, which in his lifetime he visited so often he said he “haunted” it. His own works, and drawings he made on notepaper filched from his hotel just across the road, will be displayed beside some of the Parthenon marbles, which he regarded as the greatest works of art of all time. The loans coming from Paris, for the exhibition opening on 26 April, will include Rodin’s own copy of his most famous sculpture, The Kiss, a work seen as shockingly erotic in his day. The plaster cast, kept in his studio for the rest of his life, was made from the original marble, and later versions of the sculpture were copied. Continue reading...
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A war broke out between the Greek government and the Church of Greece after the latter expressed its objection for the use of term “Macedonia” in the under negotiation name of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). Government officials compared the stance of the Church with this of far-right Golden Dawn party. “Has the Church’s … The post Gov’t sources compare the Church of Greece with Golden Dawn on “Macedonia” name dispute appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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GREEK-owned shipping companies last year invested US$4.7 billion in the acquisition of used oceangoing vessels and another $4.7 billion in new builds. As a result, GREEK shipping ranked top in transactions and among the biggest investors in new ships, with total investment exceeding $9.3 billion for ...
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Greek banks are resorting to freezing the foreign accounts of debtors in an effort to collect part of the dues of those considered to be strategic defaulters. Eurobank was the first to resort to the measure, as according to Bloomberg it froze an account in Belgium belonging to a well-known Greek ...
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You’ve probably heard of a lot of famous Greek dishes. Gyros? Sure. Horiatiki, or Greek salad? Definitely. Saganaki? You may not know it by name, but you’d probably recognize it when you hear the signature sizzle of lemon as it hits the frying cheese.
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Former GREECE Receiver of Taxes repeatedly told his female employees he was hunting for a “side piece,” grilled others about the personal details of their most embarrassing sexual situations and sex lives, yelled and berated them, mishandled town funds, surreptitiously made audio and/or video ...
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Greek authorities have seized a Tanzanian-flagged ship heading for Libya and carrying materials used to make explosives, the coastguard said on Wednesday. ADVERTISING. inRead invented by Teads. The vessel was detected sailing near the Greek island of Crete on Saturday. Authorities found 29 ...
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Greek PM tries to tone down rhetoric
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Greek-American security cooperation is deepening
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Labor union members and riot police faced off in Athens on Thursday evening, on the eve of major nationwide industrial action. Riot police were ordered to assemble at the front of a Finance Ministry building, where members of the Communist Party-affiliated ...
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The Hellenic Parliament took a historic step, passing the legislation on Sharia that strengthens egalitarianism and equality before the law for all Greek women and men.It is legislation that strengthens the system of legal guarantees and individual rights, ultimately embettering the living conditions of all members of the community.The legislation regarding the Muslim minority of Thrace is a Greek domestic affair, regarding which outside interventions are unacceptable. Turkey would do well to focus on its own affairs and its own serious internal issues.Furthermore, we point out that the persons being prosecuted for unlawful impersonation of religious authority, who are also under indictment for other crimes, cannot be held up as self-appointed and credible interlocutors on any issue and in no European state that is well-governed by and imbued with democratic principles.As a member of the European Union, Greece has voluntarily committed itself to specific Treaties, including the European Convention on Human rights.
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Six media groups have applied to get TV licenses in Greece in the latest effort by government to shake up what it sees as a debt-ridden, unregulated broadcasting sector. If all are successful, it would be mean a reduction from eight, with one more licence ...
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Six media groups have applied to get TV licenses in Greece in the latest effort by government to shake up what it sees as a debt-ridden, unregulated broadcasting sector. If all are successful, it would be mean a reduction from eight, with one more licence ...
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Greece’s government on Thursday came in for stinging criticism from a German media outlet for its handling of the case of eight Turkish ex-servicemen wanted by Ankara for their alleged role in the 2016 coup attempt. Spiegel Online carried a piece ...
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Since then, the Church has remained unrecognized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and all the other canonical Orthodox churches, in support of Serbian opposition. The Church of GREECE, which considers the 'Church of Macedonia” to be schismatic, said developments by Bulgaria to ...
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In a historic move, GREECE revoked a pair of 1920s laws that required Muslims who became Greek citizens to rely on Islamic Sharia law instead of the country's secular courts. Now, Muslims in GREECE can turn to Greek secular courts to address a wide range of issues such as child custody battles, ...
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ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday requested restraint from the country's influential Orthodox church amid renewed efforts to resolve a 27-year name row with neighbouring Macedonia. The move came a day after the church said it was ...
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ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece said on Thursday it and Macedonia hoped for progress in talks with a U.N. mediator on Jan. 17 toward settling a long-running dispute over the latter country’s name that has held up Skopje’s EU membership prospects. Greek ...
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Troubles ahead for commuters in Athens as workers at METRO Lines 2 and 3 and TRAM will launch a 24-hour strike on Friday, January 12, 2018. Workers at Urban train ISAP will launch a 4-hour stoppage between 12 o; clock noon and 3:00 p.m. Trolley buses and buses will operate as usually. Public transport workers … The post Athens Public transport workers on 24h strikes and work stoppages, Jan 12 & 15 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Air traffic controllers called a three-hour work stoppage on January 15, the day of the vote on the omnibus bill containing the prior actions required to close Greece’s third program review. Due to the labour action, no flights to or from Greek airports will take place from 12:00 to 15:00 on the day, while many … The post Air Traffic Controllers to launch 3h work stoppage , Jan 15 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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… her 21st century fairytale, featuring Greek goddesses and girl power... Student … up with Ancient Greek statues - I’m part Greek; I felt …
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Arsene Wenger has been so impressed with Konstantinos Mavropanos that he's considering keeping the new signing in the squad until the end of the season. Originally, the plan was for the 20 year old to go out on loan, with a move to Werder Bremen more or less arranged between the two clubs, but ...
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2. Whisk the lemon juice and the 2 eggs together in a medium-sized bowl until they are slightly frothy. 3. Place a cup of the hot chicken broth in a blender. Slowly add the egg lemon mixture into the blender on medium speed until it is pureed. Make sure to add in the egg mixture very slowly so the eggs ...
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(ATR) The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) wants help from the GREEK business community in funding and supporting athletes in their quest to make the ... “I invite the GREEK entrepreneurial community, deeply aware of the immense charity work they are engaged in, to assist the GREEK sport heroes,” ...
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The get together of the Greek Foreign minister Nicos Kotzias and his fYROMacedonian counterpart Nikola Dimitrov on Thursday January 11 was a very constructive oneAccording
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The deadline for the expression of interest in a Greek private nationwide TV licensing tender expired on Thursday eveningSix interested parties filed applications to particip
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The Greek national power generation company Public Power Corporation PPC within the framework of its business strategic planning a main aspect of which is the further developm
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The Greek national power generation company Public Power Corporation PPC within the framework of its business strategic planning a main aspect of which is the further developm
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Nearly 45 billion euros will be the installment that Greece will receive by closing the third evaluation Sources of the Finance Ministry argued that the amount of the installmen
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Athens (AFP) - Staff at Greece's former premier TV channel Mega on Thursday said the station faced 'sudden death' after it failed to apply for a new licence. "420 staff and their families are in imminent danger," the station's employees said in a statement ...
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Greece’s government is officially asking a German museum for the return of a head sculpture which once graced the Athens Parthenon. The sculpture, a centaur’s head which was located in the metope of Parthenon, has been an exhibit at the Martin Von ...
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GREECE, N.Y. — The GREECE Town Supervisor is providing more details into sexual harassment allegations by multiple female town employees alleging the former tax collector, Rick Antelli, engaged in sexual misconduct, creating a hostile work environment. Supervisor Bill Reilich (R) says that after ...
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The Town of GREECE has settled sexual harassment and misconduct claims against the town's former Receiver of Taxes, Rick Antelli. According to a statement from the town, officials say they got credible complaints from multiple female town employees that Antelli had engaged in sexual harassment and ...
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This is too good to pass up - Greek Cooking Class and Luncheon! Want to learn how to cook delicious and authentic Greek food or do you just want to have fun while enjoying a sumptious Greek lunch? Seating is limited and space fills up fast. Call now to ...
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A popular family-owned South Jersey diner went up in flames overnight leaving the restaurant badly damaged and those that worked and ate there devastated, NBC […] The post Fire Breaks Out at Greek-Owned South Jersey Diner (Vid & Pics) appeared first on The National Herald.
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Crocodiles, cobras and giant Komodo-dragon-sized lizards called varanids once walked the banks of the Axios River and lived on the Greek island of Evia between […] The post Crocodiles, Cobras and Komodo Dragon “Cousins” Once Inhabited Greece, Scientist Says appeared first on The National Herald.
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PIRAEUS, Greece – Greece’s counter-terrorism squad arrested four members of a far-right group in Attica on Thursday morning, on the basis of a warrant linking them […] The post Four in Far-Right Group Arrested for Terrorist Bomb Attack in Piraeus appeared first on The National Herald.
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PIRAEUS, Greece – Greece’s counter-terrorism squad arrested four members of a far-right group in Attica on Thursday morning, on the basis of a warrant linking them […] The post Four in Far-Right Group Arrested for Terrorist Bomb Attack in Piraeus appeared first on The National Herald.
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SKOPJE, FYROM (AP) — FYROM’s deputy prime minister has expressed optimism over renewed efforts to resolve a decades-long dispute with neighboring Greece over the Balkan […] The post FYROM Sees Hope for End to Name Dispute with Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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The year 2018 promises to be one of new beginnings for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. At the very least, a new metropolitan will […] The post Will Renewal Accompany Change in 2018? appeared first on The National Herald.
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The year 2018 promises to be one of new beginnings for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. At the very least, a new metropolitan will […] The post Will Renewal Accompany Change in 2018? appeared first on The National Herald.
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[travel picture man city]Vera Petrunina/Shutterstock * PLANNING, OR CREATING SOME STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR YOURSELF, IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT TO ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS. * BUT, JUST LIVING YOUR LIFE ACCORDING TO PLAN LIMITS YOUR EXPOSURE TO GROWTH AND DISCOVERY. * AIM TO LEAVE 20% OF YOUR TIME WITHOUT PLANS — AND DO SOMETHING SPONTANEOUS. * SPONTANEOUS EXPLORATION CAN HELP BOOST CREATIVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY. ------------------------- The term "eureka" was first used by the Greek mathematician Archimedes. He was getting into a bath when he noticed that the water level rose as he entered the tub. His sudden insight being that the volume of water displaced must be equal to the volume of the part of his body that he submerged. As it's told, he yelled, _"Eureka!"_ twice in succession to celebrate. The word is now commonly used to acknowledge a sudden discovery or invention. The most famous example of a situation that would warrant it would be Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity. From what we know, in his later years, Newton would talk about how seeing an apple fall to the ground in his youth led him to ask the questions that inspired the formulation of his theory. Similarly, the invention of penicillin by Alexander Fleming was pretty much an accident, and Louis Pasteur's contribution to the discovery of the chicken chorea vaccine was a product of similar serendipity. In fact, psychologist Kevin Dunbar estimates that 30% to 50% of all scientific discoveries are accidental in nature. Benjamin Franklin, the father of electricity, was a notorious scheduler and planner of habits. Yet, in his later years, he also made room for randomness and experimentation to fuel his creativity and broaden his experiences. IN A WORLD SO CONSUMED BY MAPPING EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY, WHAT IF THE REAL SECRET TO PRODUCTIVITY AND BREAKTHROUGHS LIE ELSEWHERE? THE IMPORTANCE OF CHAOS The power of planning can't and shouldn't be understated. Having a strong strategic direction in whatever it is you want to accomplish is the first step in getting yourself onto the right path. That said, if all you're ever doing is exposing yourself to a pre-planned life, you're also severely limiting your exposure to growth and discovery. As author and statistician Nassim Nicholas Taleb says, > "Some things benefit from shocks; they thrive and grow when exposed > to volatility, randomness, disorder, and stressors and love > adventure, risk, and uncertainty." This applies especially to us as humans not only because randomness and chaos can lead to creative insight, but more importantly, because there are some things that we can't understand and apply to our lives unless we experience them in select situations. If you're currently childless, try asking a parent how being a mother or a father changes you. They may put together a string of words, and these words may even evoke an emotion, but there is nothing someone can say to prepare you for something of that magnitude until you experience it. Similarly, there are many things out there that you can't plan for. INTRODUCING THE 20% RULE One of my favorite things in the world is serendipity. The word was initially coined by Horace Walpole in a letter to a friend, and it essentially stands for a pleasant surprise. Something random, but welcomed. The whole idea is that it can't be designed or planned for. That said, it is possible to nurture the conditions necessary for it to take form. One of the things I try to do fairly regularly is to introduce an intentional disturbance into my schedule and my plans. I aim for roughly 20% of my life, whether it be measured in weeks or months, to be completely random. Some days, this might mean taking an evening to hop on the train to the other side of the city, while other times, I'll plan a sudden trip to somewhere. My criteria for doing this is simple. If I've woken up and done the same thing for too many days in a row, I'll let my mind wander to random possibilities that I can pursue. If I like the thought of something, and it's feasible given the demands of my life, I go and do it. A few ideas for things to do may include: * Taking a weekend road trip to somewhere you've never been before * Randomly exploring parts of a city you otherwise wouldn't * Striking up a conversation with strangers in situations that warrant it * Trying something you've either feared or dismissed as "not you" Now, I can't promise that any of these things will suddenly change your life. That said, on more than one occasion, I've found myself getting unstuck in times of confusion, I've learned to appreciate things I previously dismissed, and I've had my perspective changed in ways I otherwise wouldn't have. Sometimes, serendipity is more than just an unplanned gift. THE TAKEAWAY While researchers have known for a while that serendipitous experiences have a role to play in creative and productive insight, there is more to it, too. Granted, the fall of that apple did quite a lot for Newton and that the experimentation Franklin engaged in helped him get more out of both his personal adventures and work projects. But these things were only possible because they were prepared for them with prior knowledge. Planning and strategic thinking are important parts of life. That said, there are some things that just lie beyond their scope. Some experiences can't quite be internalized until you've been randomly exposed to them. While most of us would like to think that we know ourselves pretty well, the truth is that we don't know what we want or what we like or what we enjoy until we have had a chance to actually engage in an experience. Intellectualization can only take you so far. Whether or not you want to dedicate 20% of your life to exploration is up to you. But there is no doubt that some exposure to disorder can lead to powerful, and sometimes even transformative, experiences. Maybe you're stuck. Maybe you've been doing the same thing for too long. Maybe it's just time for something a little more exciting. Whatever it is, chaos can help. _Want to think and live smarter? Zat Rana publishes a free weekly newsletter for 20,000+ readers at Design Luck._ NOW WATCH: Why airplane windows have tiny holes
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The retail store Sam's Club will be closing two stores in the Rochester area. News10NBC has confirmed that the Greece and Henrietta locations are going out of business. Customers wanting to shop at either location Thursday morning were surprised to find ...
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Henrietta/GREECE, N.Y. (WHAM) - The popular retail store Sam's Club will be closing its locations in the Rochester area by the end of the month. Multiple employees confirmed the report to 13WHAM News on Thursday. Two security guards were posted inside the entrance at the Henrietta location ...
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WEBVTT THEN SLIDING BACKBY EARLY NEXT WEEK.LET'S HEAD TO "COOK'S CORNER."SEAN: I THERE, EVERYBODY.WE ARE TRYING TO DESTRESS YOU IN"COOK'S CORNER."WE HAVE KARA MORSE, A THERAPISTWITH SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIREHEALTH.WE NEED A REASON TO CHEER UP ANDYOU ARE HERE ...
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Customers wanting to shop at Sam's Club in Greece and Henrietta Thursday morning were surprised to find both stores are closed for the day. An employee at the Marketplace Drive store in Henrietta said that employees are in a meeting. We also reached out to ...
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SKOPJE, Macedonia – Macedonia's deputy prime minister has expressed optimism over renewed efforts to resolve a decades-long dispute with neighboring Greece over the Balkan country's name that has kept it out of NATO. Bujar Osmani, Macedonia's deputy ...
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Greek anti-terrorist police on Thursday detained four individuals in connection with the attempted firebombing of an anarchist center last August. Reports suggest the four males were headed by a 35-year-old suspect with known far-right connections.
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