The owner of Thelo GREEK Grill wants his new Bethesda restaurant to be the closest to an authentic GREEK experience that diners can find in the area. Opening next month in the former Bistro LaZeez spot on Norfolk Avenue, Thelo GREEK will take over the previous Mediterranean restaurant and give it ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Dining: Plaka siblings give new life to The GREEK
Greektown's newest restaurant is the offspring of one of the old timers. Plaka was a presence on Monroe Street for 30 years, and now its space is in the hands of the daughter and son of the founders. Christina Karadimas Hapipis and her brother, Dino Karamidas, took over the slim space at number 535 ...
Egypt coach Cuper unconcerned with friendly losses to Portugal, Greece
… to a 1-0 loss to Greece on Tuesday, four days after … against Greece. “We were not good in the first half against Greece … .” Cuper made wholesale changes against Greece, giving a chance to some …
197 Years of Greek Independence
… community Simotasleaders. Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece, commemorating the start of the Greek War of … Katz presented Consul General of Greece, Dr. Konstatinos Koutras, with a …
GREECE conducts rescue operation for refugees in Evros river: report
ATHENS, March 28 (Xinhua) -- A rescue operation was underway on Wednesday to locate up to 20 refugees and migrants who were reported missing at Evros River at the land border separating GREECE with Turkey, according to Greek national news agency AMNA. No official announcements have ...
GREECE gets €5.7bn from EU bailout fund
Europe's bailout fund has handed over €5.7 billion in rescue funds to GREECE to help it end nearly decade of draconian austerity. The cash injection, made by the European Stability Mechanism, is the latest sign of confidence in GREECE'S recovery. Alexis Tsipras's hard-left government has made progress ...
President insists GREECE will protect borders amid military readiness exercise
“GREECE will strongly support its borders and those of Europe,” Pavlopoulos said during a visit to the Salamina naval base, repeating that “there are no gray zones” in the Aegean. Defending “international legitimacy... is not simply our right, it is also our duty to the international community,” he said.
The Guardian gets online flak for 'Greek crisis holiday'
After the outcry on Wednesday, the page advertising the "GREECE & the Euro" holiday appeared to had been taken down from the newspaper's website. The week-long "educational and informative tour of modern GREECE" advertised on The Guardian's website cost 2,500 British pounds ($3,527), with a ...
Giannis’ Glory to Greece and Himself
For a decade now, Greece has been plastered on the front pages of newspapers and in other mass media.Though they seem to have “forgotten” us […] The post Giannis’ Glory to Greece and Himself appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek-American Andrew Ekonomou on Trump’s Legal Team
NEW YORK – After the resignation of John Dowd from President Donald Trump’s legal team, Greek-American lawyer Andrew Ekonomou will likely take on a more […] The post Greek-American Andrew Ekonomou on Trump’s Legal Team appeared first on The National Herald.
Island Native Trades LBI for Greece to Help Refugees
Gabriela Hartney isn’t like most people her age. While many college juniors look forward to a summer off from school, she was looking for an opportunity to give back and help out. At the end of May, she’ll set out for a two-week assignment at a refugee ...
Greece: Soccer fans clash with police at political event
PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Scores of soccer fans clashed with police in the Greek port city of Piraeus, near Athens, on Wednesday as they tried to disrupt a speech given by the country's finance minister. Police fired tear gas to disperse the youths, who ...
300 Migrants Arrive at GREEK Island
Tuesday evening saw around 300 migrants and refugees land on the Aegean island of Lesvos, already home to thousands of undocumented people. Eight boats landed at different points on the island after setting out from Turkey, with photos showing hundreds of people wearing life jackets coming ...
GREEK Football Fans Clash with Riot Police in Piraeus
GREEK riot police used tear gas on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of football fans who had gathered to protest the state's handling of crisis-hit GREEK soccer. Angry Olympiacos supporters gathered outside a conference center where Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos was due to give a speech at a ...
Guardian criticized over GREEK crisis tour
The Guardian newspaper is arranging an “educational and informative tour of modern Greece, exploring the lessons learned from Greece's financial crisis.” For 2,500 pounds, visitors will be guided by journalists around Athens and other parts of Greece including Samos, talk with an unidentified former ...
GREEK Cypriot Admin's top diplomat visits Lebanon
The GREEK Cypriot Administration faces several challenges in common with Lebanon, Nicos Christodoulides, the administration's top diplomat, said Wednesday. He made the assertion at a joint press conference held in Beirut with Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil. Christodoulides called for ...
St. Catherine GREEK Orthodox Church celebrated 197th anniversary of GREEK Independence Sunday
ITHACA – Aldermen Joseph Murtagh and Ducson Nguyen, both representatives of the city's Second Ward, joined the parish community of St. Catherine GREEK Orthodox Church in downtown Ithaca to celebrate the 197th anniversary of GREEK Independence this past Sunday, March 25. The church is ...
MWRD President Spyropoulos celebrates Greek Independence Day
Chicago, IL – On March 23, 2018, in observance of Greek Independence Day, March 25th, MWRD President Spyropoulos presents to the Consul General of Greece a resolution which honors and commends the bravery of Greece’s ancestors and their fight for freedom. “This year marks the 197th anniversary of the Greek revolution where the phrase […] The post MWRD President Spyropoulos celebrates Greek Independence Day appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece woman sentenced in boyfriend's murder
The Greece woman who admitted to stabbing and killing her boyfriend will spend 15 years to life in prison. The Monroe County District Attorney's office confirms Cynthia Whitaker, 42, was sentenced on Wednesday. She pleaded guilty to second degree murder ...
Florida State Lifts Ban on Alcohol for Greek Organizations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State University has lifted its ban on alcohol and social functions by fraternities, sororities and student organizations, months after the death of a fraternity pledge at an off-campus party. Vice President of Student ...
Greek Organisation Of Football Prognostics SA ADR 2017 Q4
The following slide deck was published by Greek Organisation of Football Prognostics SA ADR in conjunction with their 2017 Q4 earnings call. 123 Click to enlarge Notes:
David Casa visits Maria Efimova in GREEK jail
European parliamentarian David Casa has travelled to Greece to visit former Pilatus Bank employee Maria Efimova in prison. In a statement issued through the EPP grouping he forms part of, Mr Casa said that he was in Athens to "make sure Maria knows that she is not alone". Mr Casa praised Ms ...
Justin Trudeau Sends Personal Message to GREEK Canadians After Independence Day
“Nothing like GREEK Independence Day in Papineau! Thanks again to the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal.” The Canadian leader also tweeted photos of himself with the happy crowds as well as local parliamentarians and senior figures from the GREEK community. Nothing like GREEK ...
Mubadala, Taneo join forces to finance GREEK growth
Mubadala, Taneo join forces to finance GREEK growth. × ... Established in 2001 by the GREEK government, Taneo invests in venture capital funds, specializing in GREEK small and medium size enterprises in the telecommunications, information technology, e-commerce, biotechnology, and new materials ...
Stereotypes, paradoxes and myths hold back Albania-GREECE relations, AIIS conference shows
TIRANA, March 27 – Century-old stereotypes, paradoxes and myths dating back to Albania's independence and World War II continue to hold back relations between Albania and its southern neighbor GREECE even after a quarter of century from the collapse of communism in Albania when about half a ...
GREECE'S NBG looking at all options on insurance arm sale, CFO says
ATHENS, March 28 (Reuters) - GREECE'S National Bank is exploring all options on the sale of a majority stake in its wholly-owned insurance unit after a deal to sell the subsidiary to Netherlands-based investor Exin expired on Wednesday, the banks's CFO said. “We will consider all strategic options on ...
Woman sentenced for beating, stabbing GREECE man to death
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - The GREECE woman who admitted to murdering her boyfriend last August was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison on Wednesday. Cynthia Whitaker, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder last month for killing 69-year-old Michael Taylor on August 7, ...
Airbnb rentals in Greece may be VAT-exempted under certain conditions
Short-term property rentals through online platforms like Airbnb can be exempted from Value Added Tax under certain conditions. According to a circular issued by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, VAT exemption is provided in cases where the owner does not offer any additional services to guests comparable to hotel services such as cleaning, refuse … The post Airbnb rentals in Greece may be VAT-exempted under certain conditions appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Aegean buy 30 new Airbus aircraft worth 5 billion euros
In a deal worth up to $5 billion, Greek airline Aegean said Wednesday it will buy 30 new Airbus aircraft, with the option of an additional 12, to upgrade its fleet as the country expects to break tourism records. Aegean said it was signing a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 30 of the A320neo … The post Aegean buy 30 new Airbus aircraft worth 5 billion euros appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
No sign of dog abused by soldiers, hunter claims to be owner
Hours after the the brutal dog abuse by Greek soldiers became public last Sunday morning, several “witnesses” and “sources” claimed towards media and on social media that “the dog was in good health” and was taken care by a “local shelter,” “other soldiers in a nearby village,” or “an elderly.” All these claims were obviously … The post No sign of dog abused by soldiers, hunter claims to be owner appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
A Greek Contributed to the Discovery of a New “Invisible” Organ Related to Cancer
NEW YORK – The human body continues to surprise us: Scientists in the US – including a gastroenterologist of Greek descent – have announced that […] The post A Greek Contributed to the Discovery of a New “Invisible” Organ Related to Cancer appeared first on The National Herald.
First Direct Doha-Thessaloniki Flight by Qatar Airways
The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha was welcomed at Thessaloniki International Airport on Tuesday by Fraport Greece, the Qatari ambassador and regional and local […] The post First Direct Doha-Thessaloniki Flight by Qatar Airways appeared first on The National Herald.
Cuper Rested Salah, Greece Beats Egypt
CAIRO (AP) — With a leaky defense and a one-man attack, the sight of Egypt in a pair of recent friendlies must have been pleasing […] The post Cuper Rested Salah, Greece Beats Egypt appeared first on The National Herald.
United Franchise Group Network Partners with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - March 28, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ - United Franchise Group (UFG), The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs with more than 1400 locations in 80 countries, has added to its impressive network of franchises with the announcement of a ...
This pattern keeps popping up in design, and it's even older than it sounds
On a recent trip to London, I spent a morning wandering the antiquity galleries of the British Museum and was reminded — as I always am — that so many patterns and designs we use today are actually as old as time. Perhaps there is no motif this is truer of than the GREEK key, which is even older than ...
Kotzias to meet Bushati in Tirana before going to Vienna
Following the authorisation by the Albanian President Ilir Meta tothe Albanian Foreign Ministry and the commission negotiating the demarcation of the EEZ between Greece and Alba
Upcoming Fundraiser for Easter Food Distribution in Greece Organized by the Hellenic Relief Foundation
Come and join us for an evening of laughter followed by a reception at the end of the show. If you are not able to attend, please consider sending your donation to the Hellenic Relief Foundation PO Box 735, Mineola, NY 11501. Please visit our website www.hellenicrelief.org for updates. We appreciate your support! The post Upcoming Fundraiser for Easter Food Distribution in Greece Organized by the Hellenic Relief Foundation appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Roundup: Trade war to have only losers: Greek experts
ATHENS, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government's recent decision to impose tariffs on imports from China and the trade tensions between the world's two largest economies will not benefit anyone, Greek experts told Xinhua here on Wednesday. U.S. President ...
UPDATE 1-Greece's National Bank widens loss after higher impairment charges
* NPE ratio drops to 44 pct of loan book vs 44.9 pct in Dec. 2016 (Adds NBG CEO comment, Piraeus Bank) ATHENS, March 28 (Reuters) - Greece’s second largest lender National Bank (NBG) widened its loss in the fourth quarter after booking higher provisions ...
Greece urged to give distressed borrowers "last chance"
Greece's largest commerce and legal associations have urged the government to urgently reform laws protecting distressed mortgage holders, warning that tens of thousands of struggling families could lose their homes this year. In a joint proposal Wednesday ...
GREECE'S Piraeus Bank swings to profit in Q4, bad debt ratio improves
ATHENS, March 28 (Reuters) - GREECE'S largest lender Piraeus Bank turned profitable in October-to-December despite higher loan-loss provisions, improving its ratio of non-performing loans, it said on Wednesday. Piraeus, which is 26.2 percent owned by the country's bank rescue fund HFSF, reported a ...
GREECE'S National Bank widens loss in Q4, bad debt provisions rise
ATHENS, March 28 (Reuters) - GREECE'S second largest lender by assets National Bank (NBG) reported increased losses in October-to-December compared to the third quarter as bad debt provisions rose. NBG, 40 percent owned by the country's bank rescue fund HFSF, on Wednesday reported a net ...
More babies named after heroes of Greek and Roman mythology
What’s in a name? Plenty of pop culture and mythology, particularly when it’s a boy. In 2016, there were 2,108 babies with the name Maximus. Compare that to just 11 boys with the name in 1999, a year before Russell Crowe hit the screen as the character ...
Egypt 'benefitted' from Portugal, Greece defeats
… friendly games with Portugal and Greece. The Pharaohs went down 2-1 … had,” Hegazi told ONSport after Greece game. “We are playing with …
Mubadala, Greece’s Taneo in joint investment
… consistent returns.” Echoing similar views, Greece’s Deputy Prime Minister and … exciting partnership for both parties. “Greece and the United Arab Emirates … of the Greek economy.” Taneo, established in 2001 by the Greek government …
Bulgarian PM Held Telephone Conversations with the Prime Minister of Greece and the President of Cyprus
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov informed Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and … to promote open topics between Greece and Cyprus on the one … raised questions about the arrested Greek soldiers, the tensions in the …
Greek fund, Mubadala set up $495m co-investment platform
… Greece’s economy, said a statement. Established in 2001 by the Greek … also share knowledge, further enhancing Greece’s strong diplomatic and trade … exciting partnership for both parties.” “Greece and the UAE have had …
One employee injured in knife attack at Iran Embassy in Athens
An incident with one injured took place at the Iranian embassy in Psychiko suburb of North Athens at Wednesday noon. According to preliminary information by state broadcaster ERT TV, an unknown perpetrator injured one embassy employee with a knife. Two embassy employees reportedly went out to check a suspiciously behaving man. When they came close, … The post One employee injured in knife attack at Iran Embassy in Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
UK daily offers vacation package “Greece in crisis”, attractions incl refugees and protests
UK’s daily The Guardian has been offering vacation packages “Greece in Economic Crisis.” The 7-day trip to Greece at £2,500 per person includes touristic attractions like protests in downtown Athens and refugees on the islands hot spots. In the company of journalists, including the daily’s correspondent in Athens, the happy but crisis conscious traveler will … The post UK daily offers vacation package “Greece in crisis”, attractions incl refugees and protests appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.