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Saturday, March 10, 2018

Anarchists clash with Greek police in march against nationalism

Anarchists and riot police have clashed in Greece after around 2,000 protesters from across the Balkans marched in the northern city of Thessaloniki against nationalism. Police used tear gas and threw stun grenades at the protesters, who also barricaded ...


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GREEK Diaspora: Leadership 100 approves $2.7 million in grants

The National Herald newspaper reports in a recent article that Leadership 100 approved $2.7 million in grants. In 1984, under the guidance of Archbishop Iakovos, The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund was created as an endowment fund of the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese to offer an ...


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Violife Premieres New Vegan Feta Cheese

Despite the company headquarters in GREECE, it took Violife years to perfect this classically Greek cheese variety. The company offered a Mediterranean-style block, but the distinctive taste and texture of dairy-based feta was more difficult to master. Finally, this crumbly, briny, plant-based feta is ready to ...


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Europe: GREECE, France report the most measles in January

1, 2017 through Jan. 31, 2018, Europe saw 14,732 cases of measles, which is likely a underestimation, particularly the data coming from Romania. Most cases were reported by Romania (5,224), Italy (4,978), GREECE (1,398) and Germany (906), accounting for 35%, 34%, 9% and 6%, respectively, of all ...


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Minister at ITB: Tourism showing rising year-round trend in GREECE

Tourist inflow to GREECE outside the summer season has risen by 40% since 2015, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura noted in Berlin on Friday, noting that at this rate by 2019 GREECE will have tourism year-round, ANA reports. The Minister is in Berlin for the International Tourism Fair ITB and, during a ...


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'Hamilton' tickets without the wait - or the cost? It helps to be an LA politician

Another company linked to James Nederlander, Nederlander Concerts Los Angeles LLC, spent $10,000 in December for lobbying related to the GREEK Theatre, according to disclosures. Lobbyist Arnie Berghoff said he discussed the GREEK with council members during that time, but had not asked ...


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Winter Flu Kills 17, Say GREEK Authorities

An outbreak of influenza has killed 17 people over the winter, the GREEK authorities have revealed. New data from the GREEK Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) also says there is an epidemic of 2,000 reported measles cases, with fears certain sections of the population are at ...


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GREECE: Worked Monumental Stone Market

The new Consumer Market Report has been published today. It provides updated in 2018 year analysis of Consumer Goods and Services Industries. This report presents a comprehensive overview of the worked monumental stone market in GREECE and a forecast for its development in the next five ...


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GREECE to Launch 12-Month Treasury Bill Auction

GREECE will auction a 12-month Treasury bill issue next Wednesday, the first such auction to be held since April 2010. The move is designed to gradually replace three-month T-bills in order to improve the yield curve in the Greek state securities market. The Public Debt Management Organization, in an ...


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Tributes Pour in for Veteran Greek Reporter

Figures from across the political spectrum united on Saturday to mark the passing of Christos Pasalaris, a veteran journalist who covered Greek affairs for almost seven decades. Pasalaris, born in Athens on July 14, 1925, saw his career begin when ...


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Nicholas Livingston to be ordained as priest at Worcester's St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral

WORCESTER — A new priest, Deacon Nicholas Livingston, will be ordained during Sunday services at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral by Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, according to an announcement Saturday from parish Dean, Rev. Dimitrios Moraitis ...


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Tim Hardaway Jr. can't escape being butt of Bucks' T-shirt joke

MILWAUKEE — Tim Hardaway Jr. didn't appreciate being the butt of a T-shirt joke. While Hardaway leads the Knicks in taking charges, he was physically unable to take one Feb. 6 at the Garden when Giannis Antetokounmpo — “The GREEK Freak” — jumped over him on a fastbreak to throw down a wild ...


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GREECE: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market

The new Consumer Market Report has been published today. It provides updated in 2018 year analysis of Consumer Goods and Services Industries. This report presents a comprehensive overview of the ceramic sanitary ware market in GREECE and a forecast for its development in the next five years.


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GREECE increases the number of troops patrolling the Turkish border

After Turkey arrested two Greek soldiers last week after they crossed its northwestern border in bad weather, GREECE Ministry of Defense decided to take new military measures, reports Stelyo Berberakis for BBC Turkish. Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos stated last week that two Greek soldiers ...


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Egypt forward Warda scores last-gasp equaliser for Greek side Atromitos

Egypt forward Amr Warda scored deep into stoppage time to give Greek side Atromitos a 2-2 away league draw with Panionios on Saturday. The hosts went two-nil up through a double from Austrian forward Srdan Spiridonović in the 48 th and 59 th minutes ...


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Letter to the Editor: Dance Marathon is a biodome of oppressive systems

Dance Marathon perpetuates systems of oppression through the many instances of exclusivity in all forms — many of the dancers are white, GREEK-affiliated, able-bodied and affluent. The majority of dancers in Dance Marathon are involved in GREEK life and that should not be shocking, but the most ...


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Egypt, Cyprus, GREECE reach cruise tourism agreement

CAIRO – 10 March 2018: Egypt, Cyprus and GREECE have reached an agreement on cruise tourism on Friday, announced Egypt's Minister of Tourism Rania ... In June 2017, Egypt and GREECE discussed a project of launching cruise lines between the two countries, al-Masry Youm newspaper reported.


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Post-bailout credit line for Greece probably not needed: rescue fund head

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will probably not need a precautionary credit line after its bailout ends in August if the country sticks to reforms, the head of Europe’s rescue fund said in an interview released on Saturday. Greece has received 260 billion ...


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Manchester United eyeing summer deal for Borussia Dortmund's big-name defender Sokratis ...

Manchester United eyeing summer deal for Borussia Dortmund's big-name defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos. The Reds are still after Spurs' Toby Alderweireld too, but have watched the GREECE international in several recent games. Share; Comments. By. David McDonnellSports Journalist. 22:30, 9 ...


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Greece frees German journalists arrested at Turkish border

Greece on Saturday freed two German journalists who had been arrested at the border with Turkey for allegedly entering a restricted area, a judicial source said. The pair, a 31-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, were working for regional German ...


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Car arson suspect also accused of bizarre, sex crime

A search warrant affidavit says among the items seized by investigators during a search of Taylor's apartment were firearms, drugs, handcuffs, and "GREEK paddles." GREEK paddles are typically mementos given out to members as they are accepted into a fraternity. Taylor was a member of a fraternity at ...


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Troy: Fall of a City's Hakeem Kae-Kazim calls out “deep insecurity” of 'blackwashing' critics

Ever since he was unveiled in the GREEK myth retelling, Twitter users have accused Kae-Kazim of everything from rewriting history to 'blackwashing' the ... As Cambridge Classics Professor Tim Whitmarsh previously told RadioTimes.com, the ancient GREEK world was far more fluid than our own and was ...


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A Fan's Perspective: Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis deserves a new contract

The GREEK defender has been a key figure in Borussia Dortmund's defense and is now the object of interest for Manchester United and Chelsea. It's been a long time coming. Sokratis has been immense for Dortmund in his time with the club and his performances have become world-class over the past ...


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Oenorama showcases GREEK wines at Zappeio Hall

The annual Oenorama wine show opened on Saturday at the capital's Zappeio Hall. Considered the world's leading exhibition of GREEK wine, the event has been organized annually in Athens since 1994. An important date for professionals, Oenorama is also an opportunity for GREEK consumers to meet ...


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GREECE, Turkey Close to 'Fatal Accident'

Panos Kammenos, in an interview with French newspaper Liberation on Saturday, said: “We are very close to a fatal accident. When our airspace is violated, we send our aircraft to drive the Turkish aircraft outside our airspace.” “GREECE is basically at the mercy of an accident that can at any moment ...


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Anarchists from across the Balkans clash with Greek police

Anarchists have clashed with riot police in GREECE after some 2,000 protesters from across the Balkans marched in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki against nationalism in the region. Police used tear gas and threw stun grenades Saturday at the anarchists, who were barricaded inside the ...


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Oenorama 2018: Wine Exhibition in downtown Athens, Mar 10-12

The most important wine appointment of Greece for consumers and professionals, Greeks and foreigners. Oenorama, the world’s leading Greek wine exhibition opens its gates to public,  hosting up to 250 wineries with more than 1,600 wines to taste. Once again, this year’s Oenorama is being held in the city centre, at the Zappeion Megaron Exhibition … The post Oenorama 2018: Wine Exhibition in downtown Athens, Mar 10-12 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'I feel bad' for Kristaps Porzingis

Though it originally was thought that Porzingis fell after stepping on Antetokounmpo's foot, Antetokounmpo does not remember it happening that way. “I don't know if he stepped on my foot,” he said. “I think he lost his balance . . . and didn't land properly. I don't think he stepped on my foot.” The GREEK ...


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New bill gets tough on ride-hailing services

The bill was drafted by the Transport Ministry under strong pressure from Greek taxi drivers who have lobbied hard against the presence of Uber and similar companies in GREECE. Earlier this week, cabbies stopped drivers they suspected of working for Uber in Athens and vandalized their cars. The bill ...


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Car wars! Aston Martin chiefs branded ungentlemanly after mocking Rolls-Royce's flagship ...

Aston Martin's design chief Marek Reichman (left) said that Rolls-Royce was as modern as 'Ancient GREECE ' – dismissing his rivals' flagship Phantom model as an out-of-date 'Buckingham Palace on wheels'. Torsten Muller-Otvos, Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce, said the comments were 'unprofessional'.


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Greek MoD Kammenos: We could have a fatal accident with Turkey!

… French newspaper Liberation Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos warned Greece and Turkey … Defence Minister told “Liberation” that Greece and Turkey could end up … Greek but also European”, he pointed out. Mr Kammenos explained that Greece …


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Egypt, Greece, Cyprus agree on implementing "cruise tourism" project

Tourism Minister Rania el Mashat said that Egypt, Greece and Cyprus agreed on implementing "cruise tourism" project. A statement issued by the Tourism Ministry on Friday 09/03/2018 said that the Egyptian tourism minister had a meeting with her Greek and ...


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Report: Five things GREEK olive oil cleans perfectly

Olive oil and Greece are virtually synonymous, protothema.gr notes in a recent article and adds that it has always been a staple of GREEK food since antiquity, but also played a key role in religious and social affairs. Even today, in the Orthodox Christian tradition, when a baby is baptised it is also ...


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GREEK goddess on her way to Alabama for restoration

The GREEK goddess statue and parts to the fountain were stored at Sharlot Hall Museum before the county reclaimed the damaged pieces. The current fountain also is in need of repairs, Van Keuren said, and why put money into that? Simmons said an agency approached him willing to donate money for ...


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In Kathimerini we found a worthy partner

Twenty years ago The New York Times (through its global edition, The International Herald Tribune) pioneered its publishing partnership network here in GREECE. In Kathimerini we found a worthy and willing partner that shared our mission: to enhance society through creating, collecting and delivering ...


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Gift of appreciation: Expats donate boots to fire fighters on Zakynthos

A great gift of appreciation for hardworking fire fighters. Expats, tourists and locals on the island of Zakynthos raised donations and bought 92 pairs of brand new boots which they gave to the local fire department.   Thousands of acres of forest land were burned down last summer, due to a series of wild fires,  … The post Gift of appreciation: Expats donate boots to fire fighters on Zakynthos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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EU Commission threatens Greece, Cyprus and Malta over V.A.T. on yachts

 The European Commission has put Malta, Greece and Cyprus on notice of infringement proceedings for not levying the correct amount of Value Added Tax on the provision of yachts.  And some wonder why this when an identical system is used in France. This issue can generate major distortions of competition and featured heavily in the coverage … The post EU Commission threatens Greece, Cyprus and Malta over V.A.T. on yachts appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Two German journalists arrested in Greece

Two reporters working for German broadcaster ARD have been detained in Greece, reportedly for working without a permit. The journalists were arrested along a popular migrant route by the Turkish border. The German Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it was ...


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Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece attend joint press conference

Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece agreed on Saturday that the whole region needs to be included in the European Union (EU) and that the cooperation on joint projects can bring the region long-awaited prosperity and stability.


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Shipping rate request from United Kingdom to GREECE by Surface

The enquirer requires a shipping rate for wooden crate with A0 plotter inside to be despatched by Surface and arrive no later than 27/03/2018. The consignment is departing from United Kingdom and arriving at GREECE. Full details of this shipping rate request can be found below. Only Premium members ...


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Grand jury drops charges against 'School Shooter' rapper

GREECE, NY (WROC) – The man who was arrested after filming a rap video, titled “School Shooter,” at school locations in GREECE was not indicted by a grand jury. Randy Ross's attorney tells News 8 the grand jury returned a no-bill against his client. Late last month, Ross was charged with making a ...


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Death toll of GREECE' Flu Increases to 17

JAKARTA, NNC – A total of 17 people in GREECE have died during the winter due to seasonal influenza virus. While the measles epidemic has expanded to nearly 2,000 reported cases. Eleven people have lost their lives in the past month, according to the latest data. None of the 17 victims had been ...


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Five Star Hotel: shiny teeth, handsy pillocks and hostile hospitality

Take five celebrities, put them in charge of a fancy hotel … and hope for the worst To the Greek island of Ios for Five Star Hotel (Monday, 10pm, E4) in which five “celebrities” are charged with the task of running a luxury hotel complete with living, breathing guests. Never let it be said that reality TV doesn’t bring with it the crucial element of jeopardy. The hotel is owned by “international hotelier hotshot” Mario Armani, whose name may or may not be made up. “What I don’t know about running a hotel isn’t worth knowing,” he crows, while handing over his business to a bunch of nitwits whose life’s ambition is for their teeth to shine more brightly than the North Star. Continue reading...


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Egypt, Greek, Cypriot to boost tourism ties

(MENAFN) The Egyptian minister of finance has agreed with her Greek and Cypriot counterparts to support cruise tourism between the three countries. The agreement was signed in the sidelines of the International Travel Trade Show (ITB) in Berlin, Germany.


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Turkish FM Rules Out Prisoner Swap for Greek Soldiers

Turkey’s foreign minister appears to have ruled out a prisoner swap in connection with two Greek junior officers currently in Turkish custody awaiting trial. In an interview with German outlet Zeit Online, Mevlut Cavusoglu was asked about the eight ...


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Sam Armytage: my big fat GREEK holiday

While my GREEK friends are fun (and did I mention their food?), what I adore about them most is their pride in their culture. They are great storytellers — the way to any journo's heart — and even the youngsters at the dinner table tell ancient tales that could rival the guides at the magnificent Acropolis ...


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8 including academics caught while on way to escape to GREECE

At least 8 people were detained in Turkey's border province of Edirne while they were on their way to escape to the GREECE, media reported on Mar 7. State-run Anadolu news agency said the group of 8 were caught near Edirne's Kesan district. The detainees included academics, public workers and a ...


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GREECE'S window to the world

Having been present at many discussions and exchanges with opinion makers from other countries, inside GREECE and abroad, I dare suggest that many foreign officials, businesspeople and analysts get a lot, if not most of their information about what is happening in GREECE from the coverage, the ...


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Two German journalists detained for entering military zone in Evros

Two German journalists were detained for entering a military restricted zone near the border village of Praggi close to the city of Didymoteicho. The journalists of state broadcaster ARD were detained by Greek military on Friday afternoon and were taken to police station of the city where they remain. The two, a 31-year-old man and … The post Two German journalists detained for entering military zone in Evros appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Club Casino in Loutraki resumes operation after temporary suspension

The Club Hotel Casino Loutraki has announced the reopening of Loutraki Casino as the reasons leading to temporary suspension have been eliminated. At the same time, the company noted that the Athens Administrative Court of First Instance partially accepted its request and suspended the decision of the Supervisory and Game Control Committee to temporarily suspend … The post Club Casino in Loutraki resumes operation after temporary suspension appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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