THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greek police say they have arrested two Syrian citizens on suspicion of transporting 20 people who allegedly had entered the country illegally from Turkey. The arrests happened Saturday, but announced by police on Sunday.
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Sunday, February 25, 2018
Greek match postponed after coach injured by toilet roll
Sunday's Greek Super League derby between PAOK Thessaloniki and Olympiakos was called off after Olympiakos coach Oscar Garcia was struck in the face by a toilet roll thrown by a spectator minutes before kick-off. Garcia left Toumba Stadium for a local ...
New round of bidding for GREEK fish-farming companies next week
The tender process for the sale of fish-farming companies Selonda and Nireus, will head to a new round soon, GREEK newspaper Kathimerini understands. Suitors Amerra Capital and Diorasis will be asked to table new binding offers, probably around the middle of next week, according to sources close ...
Juncker calls on FYROM to sort out naming dispute with Greece
… its long-standing naming dispute with Greece if the country wants to … . Do your job with Greece and Greece has to do its job … line between our country and Greece. We are looking forward to … integrity of the two peoples.” Greece argues that FYROM’s use …
Tax authorities to cross-check assets abroad
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue has received detailed information on all the assets – real estate properties, deposits, investments – held by 100,000 GREEK taxpayers in 10 other European Union countries. The initiative concerns data forwarded to GREEK tax authorities by their peers in ...
Great Britain lose 75-70 to Greece in Fiba World Cup qualifying
Great Britain's Gabe Olaseni had scored 19 points in the previous qualifier against Israel, adding 12 against Greece Great Britain's men must win their two remaining group games to qualify for the second phase of the Fiba World Cup after a 75-70 defeat by ...
Greece native Brian Gionta signed by the Boston Bruins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Greece native Brian Gionta is returning for a 16th NHL season after the Boston Bruins signed the United States Olympic team captain to a one-year $700,000 contract. The Bruins announced the signing on Sunday, a few hours after they ...
Olympiacos Coach Rushed to Hospital as Violence Mars Greek Derby
Olympiacos coach Oscar Garcia was rushed to a hospital after he was hit by an item thrown by the crowd just before the start of the top of table clash against PAOK in Thessaloniki. The incident occurred just before kick off when the Spanish coach was ...
Leaders shut Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre in land, tax protest
JERUSALEM - Church leaders in Jerusalem shut the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday in protest at a new Israeli tax policy and a proposed land expropriation law which they called an unprecedented attack on Christians in the Holy Land. Roman Catholic, GREEK Orthodox and Armenian church ...
Resorts stung by jellyfish sue GREEK authorities
Residents and businessmen at a popular GREEK beach area have threatened to sue the local government, arguing that it should do more to protect tourists and locals from the growing menace posed by stinging jellyfish. Overfishing, warmer seas and pollution have all been blamed for helping jellyfish ...
Exhibition explores the influence of ancient Rome and Greece on Islamic scientific thought
Between the 11th and 18th centuries, the Islamic world absorbed and interpreted lessons from classical Greece and Rome, leading to advances in science, medicine and philosophy - and finding expression in astonishing manuscripts and objects. Those items are ...
Zaev: A name with a geographical determinant is acceptable
After meeting with European Commission President JeanClaude Juncker Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said for Macedonia it is acceptable for the name dispute with Greece to be resolved
After holy site shuttered, lawmaker defends bill to confiscate ex-church land
GREEK Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III delivers a statement to the press as he stands next to the Custodian of the Holy Land Fr. Francesco Patton and Armenian Bishop Siwan, left, on February 25, 2018 as they stand outside the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in ...
Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre church closes in tax protest
In the rare step not seen for close to three decades, church leaders accused Israel of a “systematic and unprecedented attack against Christians in the Holy Land”. GREEK Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic and Catholic leaders, who jointly manage the vast site in Jerusalem's Old City, complained of plans by ...
Christian leaders close church at Jesus's burial site in tax dispute
"As a measure of protest, we decided to take this unprecedented step of closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre," GREEK Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic ... A separate bill seeks to allay fears of Israelis who live in homes on lands previously held by the GREEK Orthodox Church and which were sold to ...
Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre shuts in protest at proposed law changes
Church leaders in Jerusalem shut the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday in protest at a new Israeli tax policy and a proposed land expropriation law which they called a "systematic and unprecedented attack against Christians in the Holy Land". Roman Catholic, GREEK Orthodox and Armenian ...
GREEK office of Swiss firm Novartis vandalised by anarchists
The GREEK Parliament is currently investigating allegations of corruption involving 10 politicians. Witnesses under protection have accused Novartis of bribing many people to raise the price of its medicines and dominate the market by means of rapid product approvals. Politicians named include current ...
After Holy Sepulchre shuttered, bill allowing seizure of church lands shelved
GREEK Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III delivers a statement to the press as he stands next to the Custodian of the Holy Land Fr. Francesco Patton and Armenian Bishop Siwan (L) on February 25, 2018, outside of the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City.
Christian Leaders Shut Jerusalem's Iconic Church to Protest Taxes
We, the Heads of Churches in charge of the Holy Sepulchre and the Status Quo governing the various Christian Holy Sites in Jerusalem – the GREEK Orthodox Patriarchate, the Custody of the Holy Land and the Armenian Patriarchate – are following with great concern the systematic campaign against ...
Sacred Jerusalem church shuttered in dispute with Israeli authorities
At a news conference in front of the church's bolted wooded doors and in a joint statement that followed, the leaders of the GREEK Orthodox, Catholic and Armenian churches said Israel was waging a “systematic campaign against the churches and the Christian community in the Holy Land, in flagrant ...
GREEK Supreme Court approved a major private project at old Athens airport
The GREEK Supreme Court approved a major private project for development at the site of the old Athens airport. It is believed that this project is a key element of the rescue program for Greece. The ruling of the court says that the development project is in line with the GREEK constitution and laws.
Technical work on relieving the GREEK debt has begun
The technical work on relieving the GREEK debt has begun, as it is expected the country to exit from the bailout program later this year. “The requirement for creditors to cut debt or take out losses on the value of government debt will not be part of any restructuring when Greece comes out of its rescue ...
Albania's Chams Demand Apology from Greece (photos)
A few thousand Albanian Chams rallied on Saturday outside the GREEK Embassy in Tirana demanding that Athens issues an apology for what they called a genocide against them after World War Two. Carrying placards reading “We will never forget the Genocide”, and “Freedom to Cameria”, the ...
GREEK Life is a Hard No
Fraternities and sororities have long been previous homes of now successful or important persons, with 9 million students nationwide participating in some form of GREEK life institution. Though the image they're going for is relatively convincing on the surface, fraternities and sororities have mastered the ...
GREEK Life is an Easy Yes
GREEK life welcomes anyone and everyone to go through the recruitment process. Basically, you attend events and learn about each organization. At the end of the week, each organization chooses their best fits. The participants are told which organizations want their membership. From there it is your ...
GREEK anarchists smash Novartis office amid bribe scandal
An outside view of the global healthcare company, Novartis building after a group of people from the self-proclaimed GREEK anarchist group named; 'Ruvikonas' conducted a paint attack against the exterior wall of the building on February 25, 2018 in Athens, Greece. (Ayhan Mehmet / Anadolu Agency) ...
Greek Foreign Minister Tells Turkey to Back Off Aegean Threats
ATHENS – With Turkish provocations in the Aegean growing – including a threat by a major political party it wants to invade Greece – Foreign […] The post Greek Foreign Minister Tells Turkey to Back Off Aegean Threats appeared first on The National Herald.
Eyeing Keen Engineers, Tesla Building R&D office in Greece
The growing American auto and energy company Tesla is developing a research and development office in Athens to utilize the country’s noted engineering base, much […] The post Eyeing Keen Engineers, Tesla Building R&D office in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
EU Commission chief urges Macedonia to resolve name dispute
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has urged Macedonia to resolve a long-standing naming dispute with neighboring Greece so the country can open membership talks with the European Union.
Greek Opposition Leads SYRIZA by Almost 10 Points in New Poll
Opposition New Democracy (ND) maintains a steady lead over governing SYRIZA according to a new poll by Metron Analysis for Sunday Vima newspaper. The survey shows that ND gets 34.9 percent of the voting intentions, with SYRIZA following almost 10 ...
Interview of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Amanatidis, on ERT’s ‘Epta’, with journalist Valia Petouri
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Amanatidis, discussed Greek-Turkish relations, the results of yesterday’s Summit Meeting, the Novartis case, and the course of the negotiations with fYROM on ERT’s ‘Epta’, with journalist Valia Petouri.Mr. Amanatidis called yesterday’s Summit a “positive development for Greece and Cyprus,” underscoring that “Turkey will think very carefully from here on in before proceeding to actions that violate international law, the International Law of the Sea and treaties, and before ignoring the fact that the borders of Greece and Cyprus are essentially the borders of Europe.”The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that “this was the message sent not only by Prime Minister Tsipras, but by all of the institutional leaders present at the Summit Meeting: Mr. Juncker; Mr. Tusk; the current Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Bulgarian Prime Minister Borisov; the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Mogherini; and Ms. Merkel.”“We had a positive development for Greece and Cyprus at the Summit Meeting, which sent the message, and we will move ahead to the next step if necessary,” Mr. Amanatidis stressed, pointing to a “resounding European message of solidarity with Greece and Cyprus.”Regarding Turkish President Erdogan’s stance, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs argued that “there is a policy on the part of Turkey, which is unstable; that is, which can easily go from one side to the other. This points to the internal tensions and problems Turkey itself has.” Mr. Amanatidis made it clear that “Turkey has every interest in listening to the message that was sent.”Asked to comment on the recent incidents in the Cypriot EEZ, Mr. Amanatidis highlighted that “Prime Minister Tsipras himself and the EU have drawn the line,” stressing that “Europe will not change its energy policy. Europe is seeking alternative energy supply sources for Central Europe, and the Cypriot EEZ is among these alternative energy supply sources.”Asked about the Novartis case, he said that “as a Greek MP and as a Greek, I think the biggest scandal would be the Novartis case not to come before Parliament. The biggest scandal would be to conceal this from the Greek people, who suffered while this scandal was playing out. To me, that would be the biggest scandal,” Mr. Amanatidis said.He also noted that “some people believe they can use even this scandal – which they know to be a scandal – to mount opposition to the government. The opposition’s internal conflicts exposed them to the Greek people. This is sad for the main opposition party.”Mr. Amanatidis reiterated Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Kotzias’ intention to visit fYROM in early March to the Greek side’s views. “There is a draft agreement, which the fYROM leadership has been made aware of, and which is comprehensive and covers all of the pending issues,” Mr Amanatidis said. He also clarified that the draft is based on the stance that we have stated: a compound name for all uses (erga omnes), elimination of all traces of irredentism, constitutional amendments that must be made in our neighbouring country, and the development of confidence-building measures and all conditions that will produce a viable and mutually acceptable solution. And of course we have to deem that the agreement reached is in the national interest,” he concluded.
Turkish PM Yildirim directly threatens Greece and Cyprus
He said Turkey can eliminate any threats in the Aegean Sea
Breakfast Pizza on Greek Yogurt Crust
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pizza stone in the oven. Place Greek yogurt, self-rising flour and pinch of salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Run mixer on low for 5-6 minutes, scraping the sides as necessary with a spatula ...
Historic home damaged in Whipple Road fire
The Massachusetts Historical Commission lists itas a GREEK revival style. There is even speculation that parts of the home predate 1842 according to records. The historical commission records indicate that Crosby canned “dried beef and squash and later expanded to corn, tomatoes and other veggies” ...
Good food, James Bond on display at Taste of Bullhead
Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print; Save. Stephanie Peterson baked pink champagne cupcakes for the Valley View Medical Center booth, which featured GREEK salad, lemon orzo with asparagus and Mediterranean chicken. RODD CAYTON, The Daily News. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print; Save. featured ...
Rouvikonas anarchists attack Novartis offices with sledgehammers and red paint
Members of anarchist group Rouvikonas raid the headquarters of Swiss drug-maker Novartis in Metamorfosi, suburb of Athens in the early morning hours of Sunday. The group reportedly attacked the offices at 5:15 a.m., broke with a sledgehammer the guard’s post and windows and threw red paint on the walls. The perpetrators fled before police arrived … The post Rouvikonas anarchists attack Novartis offices with sledgehammers and red paint appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Tesla is opening an electric motor Research & Design center in Athens
Tesla’s engineering and design teams are primarily based in the US and especially in California, but the company has been expanding internationally over the last few years with teams in the UK and Germany. Now we learn that the automaker is also building a small research and development office in Athens, Greece to develop new electric … The post Tesla is opening an electric motor Research & Design center in Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
“Greek taxpayers will see a tax reduction of €3.5billion,” says Tsakalotos
Greek taxpayers will see a tax reduction of 3.5 billion euros in the near future, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said in Iraklio, Crete, on Friday. He did not define “near future” thought, neither did he revealed how this tax reduction will look like… Speaking at an Iraklio Chamber event, Tsakalotos said the drop in taxes … The post “Greek taxpayers will see a tax reduction of €3.5billion,” says Tsakalotos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Pavlopoulos: Harmonic Co-Existence of State and Church is Conditio Sine Qua Non
ATHENS – Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos honoured President of Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos with the Grand Cross of Apostle Paul on Sunday at […] The post Pavlopoulos: Harmonic Co-Existence of State and Church is Conditio Sine Qua Non appeared first on The National Herald.
PM Tsipras Meets With US Congress Senators
ΑΤΗΕΝΣ. The Greek-US relations and the regional developments with emphasis on the Turkish provocations in the area, the FYROM name dispute and the European perspective […] The post PM Tsipras Meets With US Congress Senators appeared first on The National Herald.
Our true identity in Christ is love – Part 3
Three GREEK words differentiate the various kinds and degrees of love. The GREEK word Phileo is the root word for philanthropy. The GREEK work Agapao means sacrificial and unconditional love. The word Eros is the root word for erotic. This kind of love is based on feelings. Jesus' encounter with Peter in ...
ECB Says GREEK Banks' Efforts Bearing Fruit but More Remain to be Done
GREEK banks' efforts have started bearing fruit but the very high stock of non-performing loans remains a thorny issue, European Central Bank chief supervisor Daniele Nouy said Sunday. "We must acknowledge that the efforts of GREEK banks since 2015 have started bearing fruit," Nouy told Vima ...
Tsams want apology from Greece for “genocide” outside Greek Embassy in Tirana
Tsams want matter to be included in talks between Greece and Albania
Greek Cypriot parties slam Nami over EEZ comments
Greek Cypriot political parties on Sunday slammed statements by Turkish Cypriot ‘energy minster’ Ozdil Nami saying the island’s hydrocarbons programme should be co-managed or frozen until a Cyprus solution was reached. Opposition Akel said Nami’s ...
War-mongering Erdogan promises little girl “Turkish Flag on her coffin!”
War-mongering Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a little girl in army unifrom “the Turkish Flag on her coffin” if she martyred in Afrin, Syria. Talking about “reservists’ mobilization” he set thousands of Turks in panic. At the same time, he lashed out against the US Erdogan put a little girl under immense psychological pressure in … The post War-mongering Erdogan promises little girl “Turkish Flag on her coffin!” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
One dead as bad weather front strikes Greece with torrential rains and thunderstorms
The bad weather front has been striking large parts of Greece with torrential rains and snow. One woman was drowned in Evia, several rivers and streams flooded in Central Greece,e snow hasthousands of agricultural land flooded. A 59-year-old woman was swept away by rushing waters in Drymonas village in North Evia. She was driving together … The post One dead as bad weather front strikes Greece with torrential rains and thunderstorms appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Mavropanos’s agent reveals which clubs Arsenal beat to sign young Greek defender
Arsenal beat the likes of Olympiakos and Udinese to sign defender Konstantinos Mavropanos from PAS Giannina, according to the player’s agent. Mavropanos signed for the Gunners during the January transfer window for a reported £1.8million and is yet to ...
GREEK gov't seen attempting to destabilize political climate
The creation of a committee to investigate 10 GREEK politicians in connection with the Novartis bribery allegations is widely seen as nothing other than a risky, for the economy's stability, attempt by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to polarize the political climate, change the agenda of the public debate and ...
GREEK anarchist group smashes windows at Novartis office in Athens
GREEK self-proclaimed anarchists threw paint and smashed windows at the entrance of the Athens headquarters of Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Sunday, police said. About 30 people were involved in the attack at 0515 local time (0315 GMT), a police official said. There were no injuries. In a statement ...
Final Section V high school scoreboard: Saturday, February 24
Class A1. No. 1 GREECE Athena 92, No. 9 Brighton 47. No. 2 Irondequoit 72, No. 7 Spencerport 37. No. 3 Pittsford Sutherland 60, No. 6 Canandaigua 49 ... 8 Wellsville 50. No. 2 Penn Yan 75, No. 10 Wayland-Cohocton 48. No. 3 Livonia 55, No. 11 Midlakes 52. No. 5 GREECE Odyssey 63, No. 4 Hornell 43 ...