Create this amazing GREEK salad for dinner or lunch. Using a veggie noodle machine to create zucchini noodles for a different twist on a great salad! INGREDIENTS. 5 cups zoodled zucchini. 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped pieces. 3 medium tomatoes, chopped into bite size pieces. 1/4 small ...
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
Georgetown University Wall Street Alliance Honors Michael Psaros for Altruistic Work
By: David Bjorkgren Michael G. Psaros, treasurer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, and co-founder of KPS Capital Partners, LP was honored March 1 at the 18th Annual Wall Street Alliance Scholarship Dinner. Each year, the dinner brings together the Georgetown University business community to honor colleagues that have made a significant […] The post Georgetown University Wall Street Alliance Honors Michael Psaros for Altruistic Work appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Tourism is on the rise for Greece! Shares GNTO Director, Greta Kamaterou
Hellenic News of America interviewed Director of the Greek National Tourism Organization for US and Canada, Greta Kamaterou, at the recent AHI Awards Dinner in DC. She was happy to report that tourism is rising in Greece! Greece is a 365-day destination! The post Tourism is on the rise for Greece! Shares GNTO Director, Greta Kamaterou appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip – Washington, D.C., Greece and Cyprus
AHIF is Accepting Applications for its Tenth Annual AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip – Washington, D.C., Greece and Cyprus June 19-July 6, 2018 Call for Applications WASHINGTON, DC—The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) is accepting applications for its leading travel abroad program the AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip to Greece and […] The post AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip – Washington, D.C., Greece and Cyprus appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
A way forward for Greece and Macedonia?
For over two decades Macedonia has resisted Greek pressure to change its name. But that could now change. There are three reasons. First, Macedonia has a new prime minister, Zoran Zaev, who is a liberal and pro-European. He aims to strengthen Macedonia’s ...
Gov't handling of Novartis case 'attack on the rule of law,' ex-PM says
Former conservative prime minister Antonis Samaras has accused GREECE'S leftist-led government of using the Novartis bribery case to smear the reputations of its political rivals in a campaign that amounts to an “unprecedented attack on independent institutions and the rule of law.” “The prime minister ...
Bids abound for first round of GREEK NPLs
Bids abound for first round of GREEK NPLs. One secured, and three unsecured, GREEK NPL portfolio sales have hit the markets, and investors and sellers are eagerly waiting to see how this first wave will dictate the €100bn more to come. By Nell Mackenzie; 12:30 PM. Piraeus bank, Alpha bank and the ...
GREEK Shipyard Faces Liquidation
Chinese state involvement in Greece's maritime sector could intensify after an Athens court ruled the liquidation of Hellenic Shipyards in Skaramagas could go ahead. Cosco, which has had control of Piraeus port since 2016 and recently docked the world's largest containership at the GREEK facility, ...
ITB: More than 4 million German tourists this year in GREECE
GREECE is the big winner of this year's International Tourism Fair in Berlin held March 7-11 as it is the most popular destination for Germans after Spain, according to data released on the occasion of the International Tourism Fair (ITB) taking place in Berlin. On Wednesday, the 52nd International Tourism ...
German visitors will easily exceed 4 million this year
Takings from German visitors last year grew 31.9 percent on an annual basis to reach 2.54 billion euros, Bank of GREECE figures showed. This year, according to data from the GFK tourism market research institute, German tour operators are reporting a 40 percent increase in bookings for Greek ...
Tsipras-Mitsotakis Battle it Out in Parliament over 2 Greek Soldiers
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy president Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday exchanged verbal attacks over the issue of the two Greek soldiers arrested in Turkey. The main opposition chief asked Tsipras why he did not call Turkish President ...
No Discussion of Greek Debt Easing on Monday’s Eurogroup
On Monday’s Eurogroup, eurozone finance ministers will not discuss Greece’s debt easing, nor the supervision of Greek reforms after the bailout program ends in August, according to a Kathimerini newspaper report. The report says that technical ...
Reflecting GREEK ethos
It appears that the production incorporates ancient GREEK mythology that forms its core content. Inspired by the Dionysian tradition which stands for “existential instability”, the director has explored human passion and desire in a dialectical way to create a sense of the existential crisis of modern man.
Greek State Bond Yields See Fall
Greek state bond yields declined further on Thursday, with the yield of the 10-year benchmark bond dropping as low as 4.06 percent. The trend is seen reflecting a prevailing positive economic climate in the country. An economic restructuring and the ...
ND leader blasts Greek PM in parliament over foreign policy (watch live debate in Greek parliament)
Debate on Novartis case and possible involvement of SYRIZA Ministers in the matter
Shotguns, swords and other weapons found at Greek neo-nazi group “Combat 18 Hellas” houses (photos)
Terrorist group was getting ready to carry out a huge attack using an ANFO bomb
Behold Greeks bearing a gift
The latest blow was Italy's election last Sunday. The anti-EU parties won. In other parts of Europe, similar parties have advanced. Britain wants out of the Continent-fusing project altogether. But then there is GREECE, which may serve as a model of a prodigal nation. In 2009, the country of 11 million nearly ...
Greek unemployment rate in December stood at 20.8%
A slight decrease compared to the revised November figures was the unemployment rate in Greece in December 2017 According to the seasonally adjusted data released by the Helleni
Get Them To The GREEK
When Ara GREEK Kitchen & Bar opened in October, the restaurant's atmosphere embraced the signature white and blue colors of the GREEK Isles. The food, however, was taken one step further than spanakopita and ouzo. Corporate Chef Executive Steve Koutsoumbaris not only has more than 25 years of ...
Finance Minister, US Ambassador Discuss Fiscal Adjustment Program
ATHENS – Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos met on Thursday with US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt. Ministry sources said that the meeting was initiated by the […] The post Finance Minister, US Ambassador Discuss Fiscal Adjustment Program appeared first on The National Herald.
Fresh ideas for a brighter future
Hooked as we are on negativism, which often leads to nihilism, we harbor a grim outlook about GREECE. We increasingly feel that there is no hope, that the country will never be able to get back on its feet, and that all the disagreements between politicians and economists over the exact rate of economic ...
Facade of abandoned GREEK Revival home stolen, then found at antique shop
In recent weeks, Hall and some neighbors have started boarding up this beautiful abandoned house at 621 Clairmount Street to prevent any further damage to the interior. Hall noticed yesterday that the facade had been taken from the doorway. Where was it found? The Detroit Antique Mall. Hall called ...
GREEK food 'Revolution' fails
Annie Coakley, executive director of Downtown Evanston, told residents at the 1st Ward meeting Tuesday night that the quick-serve restaurant, which had opened in November 2016, closed over the weekend. But, on the plus side, Coakley said, with the opening of the Target store in Sherman Plaza this ...
It's all GREEK to me: My thoughts on sororities
As I sit on the floor of my room looking around for some inspiration about what to write about this week, I'm realizing that I've somehow managed to miss what is literally right in front of me, all around me and on me — not seeing the woods for the trees and all that, I guess. No, that wasn't the clue to some ...
How GREEK Anti-Nationalist Satire Was Misunderstood as Hate Speech in Macedonian Media
On 1 and 2 February 2018, multiple Macedonian media outlets published an inflammatory poster they said was being distributed in order to mobilize GREEKS to rally in Athens on 4 February. The goal of the rally, organized mainly by GREEK right-wing representatives, was to protest any compromise in the ...
Number of GREEK seafarers rises to highest this century
The number of GREEK seafarers enlisting on merchant ships rose for a second consecutive year, to reach its highest level since the start of the millennium. Expansion in maritime employment is seen as evidence that years of recession are pushing more and more GREEKS to pursue a career at sea.
Listen to the “Hymn of the Cherubim” in original GREEK –and by Tchaikovsky
This hymn, although it was added to the liturgy during the mandate of Emperor Justin II at the end of the 6th century, is perhaps one of the oldest liturgical hymns of the Christian tradition. We wanted to include here a GREEK version (which is preserved as the original) and the version of the same hymn ...
Great food and plenty of it at Kobe Japanese Steak & Sushi House, review
My husband and I decided to give Kobe Japanese Steak & Sushi House on West Ridge Road in GREECE a try. We'd driven by it hundreds of times since it opened six years ago, but never stopped. “Should I make a reservation?” I asked him. “It's a Sunday. How busy could they be on a Sunday?” Insanely ...
Elderly motorist causes highway mayhem in northern GREECE
Traffic police set up roadblocks on the Thessaloniki-Nea Moudania highway in northern GREECE in an effort to stop an 80-year-old motorist who was driving against the traffic for a distance of 40 kilometers on Wednesday night. The man reportedly told police he did not realize he was going in the wrong ...
Arrests in GREECE over violent robberies around Acropolis
Greek police have arrested six Pakistani men accused of a string of violent knifepoint robberies in parkland around the ancient Acropolis Hill in Athens, one of the country's top tourist attractions. The suspects were detained on Tuesday and charged with membership of a criminal organization, attempted ...
Brussels: 4th review on Greek programme must conclude by May
88 prior actions remain to be implemented by the Greek authorities before the 4th review could move forward
New ELA decrease by 3.2 billion euros
Greek Bank of Greece announced a new cut in the ELA Emergency Liquidity Facility limit for Greek banks by 32bn The ceiling in use of the ELA is further reduced to 166 bill
Twitter is the modern public square. So can the president block you?
On Thursday, a federal court in New York will consider whether President Trump has the right to block certain individuals from interacting with him The central institution of the first democracy was the Athenian assembly, where all important civic decisions were put to a vote. And the central tradition of the assembly was that every citizen could speak freely on all such matters. The ancient Greeks even had a word for one who did not participate – an “idiot” – the root of our modern insult. Modern America is only loosely based on Athenian democracy. We can no longer gather at short notice to vote on a hill in the middle of town. But a belief that every citizen should have an opportunity to speak and be heard remains at the heart of our political tradition. Continue reading...
An Ionian State 1921-22
In late November, 1920, a large number of Venizelist officers resigned their commissions in the Greek army and established the Committee of National Defence (Amyna) […] The post An Ionian State 1921-22 appeared first on The National Herald.
Could market liberalization in GREECE be derailed by the EU?
So when the implementation of the Target Model was included in the 3rd Memorandum between GREECE and its creditors in August 2015 as a prerequisite for the disbursing of financial assistance, industrial consumers of energy considered it a great step forward. A step that could at least partially redress ...
Will GREECE'S economy ever fully recover?
After years of international financial support, GREECE'S third bailout program is due to finish in August this year. But what does this mean going forward? And despite appearing more stable economically, will confidence finally return – and with it, investment? The eurozone economy as a whole is much ...
McNeese announces Greek Week schedule of events
… campus March 12-16 as 14 Greek sororities and fraternities representing more … is sponsored by the Greek Unity Board. The Greeks will battle it … the most change wins. Other Greek Week events include: Monday, March …
Greek driver, 80, arrested for going wrong way on highway
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) -- Greek police have arrested an 80-year-old …
All Greek Restaurant Offers Authentic Favorites in Florida
… authentic Greek food. Importing cheese, yogurt, and even meats directly from Greece, helps ensure that customers get the full experience of authentic Greek … Spyros Marinos- originally from Ioannina, Greece. As reported in the Bradenton …
Where is E4's Five Star Hotel filmed? GREEK filming locations on the Island of Ios with Joey Essex ...
Five Star Hotel is filmed on the beautiful GREEK island of Ios which is in the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It's famous for its sandy beaches and picturesque main town, Chora. The island has a small population of around 2,000 people and is nearby to the islands of Naxos, Mykonos and Santorini.
Review: Oliv Pit Athenian Grille in Boca Raton needs more seasoning
Oliv Pit Athenian Grille, a GREEK restaurant that opened in November 2017 in a Boca Raton strip shopping mall where meats and seafood are cooked on a grill that uses briquettes made from olive pits. There are traditional GREEK dishes such as spanikopita (spinach pie) and tzatziki, along with grilled ...
Letter to the Editor: Missourian covers GREEKS in negative light
In last week's edition of the Missourian, there were two articles targeting GREEK life: a news article titled, “Fraternity suspended for hazing allegation” and an opinion piece titled, “University hazy on GREEK allegations.” These were the first two articles about GREEK life that the Missourian has covered since ...
GREEK Photographers Impress Awards Jury (photos)
Dimitra Athenaki, “Feminine Arc”, GAP Honorable Mention.The 6th GREEK Photographic Circuit has proved a huge success for artists from Chania in Crete who received well-earned recognition for their work. Irini Poimenaki, "Road to the unknown”, Diploma. Irini Poimenaki, “Road to the unknown”, ...
Greece's PPC says Chinese firms interested in coal-fired plants sale
ATHENS, March 8 (Reuters) - Several Chinese firms have expressed interest in acquiring coal-fired plants Greece’s power utility Public Power Corp. (PPC) will divest to comply with an EU court ruling, the company’s chief executive said on Thursday.
Can President Trump Solve The Macedonian Conundrum?
This year marks the 115th anniversary of the first modern day Macedonian state, heroically established in 1903 in Krusevo. However, Macedonia's future is in serious jeopardy, due to the remarkable shortsightedness of its government, as well as the escalating belligerence of GREECE. In response, over ...
GREECE: Mufti to be tried for 'usurping authority'
Ibrahim Serif, the elected mufti of Komotini (Gumulcine) in northeastern GREECE, has been sued for usurping authority, according to judicial sources. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Rhodope province prosecutor's office filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Serif, who is charged ...
'If diplomacy fails, TRNC will do its own drilling'
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) deputy prime minister and foreign minister said Thursday they were open to dialogue on the hydrocarbon search around the island, but if this was not possible, they would do their own drilling just like the GREEK Cypriots. "We are open to dialogue on this.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo warms up with boy with bone cancer
Matthew helped the "GREEK Freak" with his routine in the post before getting to chat and take photos with the Bucks' best player. Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 30 points and had seven rebounds in the loss. Rockets star James Harden netted a team-high 26 points and had six assists and five ...
Elli Kokkinou: From pro-Macedonia rallies to the “big cash” in the Skopje casinos!
Greek singer is one of many who reportedly reels in large sums of money