How the world sees Greece
Dunedin – with its charming, village-like setting – is proud of the rich Scottish heritage of its founding fathers. Residents celebrate that heritage annually with a number of events, including the Dunedin Highland Games & Festival in the spring and ...
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One French and one German national have been arrested for secretly filming military facilities. They were spotted flying a helicopter over the 117 Combat Wing in the air base of Andravida, western Peloponnese. The two foreigners were flying a Eurocopter AS 350BA Ecureuil over the air base on Saturday. The ministries of National Defense and … The post French, German arrested for filming military facilities in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “has gone completely crazy”, said GREEK defense minister Panos Kammenos, commenting on the fate of two GREEK soldiers held in Turkish prison and Ankara's provocations in the Aegean Sea. “We're talking about Erdogan, who goes out and publicly insults the ...
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GREEK Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras urged Ankara on Tuesday to release two GREEK soldiers detained on Turkish territory in March. Tsipras said Turkey should act as a gesture of good will. Athens says the soldiers crossed into Turkey by mistake while following the trail of suspected illegal migrants in the ...
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The president of GREEK Superleague side Olympiakos has fined the club's first team players and banished them for the remainder of the season as a result of their poor form. Fußball Olympiakos Piräus Vereinspräsident Evangelos Marinakis (imago/ANE Edition). Olympiakos have won the league 19 ...
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The Perth Glendi Festival promises to bring a taste of GREECE to western Australia for one more year on the weekend of April 21-22. Visitors will have the opportunity to savor traditional Greek dishes, great Greek singers, musicians and dance troupes, Greek fun with plate smashing and belly dancing, ...
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ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) - The first 100 customers at the GREECE Chick-fil-A, set to open this month, will get a year's worth of free food as part of the grand opening ceremony. In a news release, Chick-fil-A reps say the new restaurant at 2140 West Ridge Road, across from the Mall at GREECE Ridge, will ...
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For one more time the Greek government and the institutions will sit together in an effort to take the discussion over the alleviation of the debt a step forward the countdown ha
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Greeks protest pension reforms forced by austerity measures. Sourcec: Reuters France and the European Union are pressing ahead with plans to implement debt relief for Greece now that Germany’s former Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, who preached ...
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Speaking to Czech daily newspaper Hospodarske noviny, Secretary of State for European Affairs Ales Chmelar said it was “difficult” to debate joining the EU due to the bailout controversy. He said: “It is difficult for us to hold a debate on joining ...
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The north's immovable property commission (IPC) has agreed to compensate the legal owners of the well-known Jasmine Court Hotel and Casino in Kyrenia to the tune of almost £23m sterling but 'the state' does not have the money to pay up, Turkish Cypriot press reported on Tuesday. Under the ...
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The two were caught piloting a helicopter while filming a secret military compound at Andravida
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Rapid developments in the scandal around Swiss pharmaceutical Novartis, as corruption prosecutor asks banks in Greece to open the accounts of ten politicians, former prime ministers and ministers, allegedly involved in the scandal as well as the accounts of their spouses and adult children. In a letter to all Greek banks as well as to … The post Novartis: Prosecutor orders opening of bank accounts for 10 politicians allegedly involved appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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The Athens International Airport (AIA) has been awarded the best airport in southern Europe, as part of the Skytrax World Airport Awards. The award comes a few weeks after AIA was labelled as the best airport in Europe for customer experience by ACI World. The Skytrax awards are based on 13.73 million airport survey questionnaires … The post Athens Airport labelled Best in SE Europe appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Macedonia has renamed its international airport, formerly called Alexander the Great, in a goodwill gesture to neighboring GREECE. Turkish consortium TAV, which operates the airport, removed the three-meter letters spelling out the name of the ancient warrior king in February, replacing them Tuesday ...
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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 Affairs Amy Hecht said the ...
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Investing.com – Greece stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Healthcare, Travel and Financials sectors led shares lower. At the close in Athens, the Athens General Composite declined 0.13% to hit a new 3-months low. Falling ...
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Macedonia has completed the renaming of its international airport, formerly called Alexander the Great, in a goodwill gesture to neighboring Greece.
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It is a slow day in a little GREEK Village. The rain is beating down, and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------. You must be an online subscriber to view this story. The full version of this story will be ...
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The increasingly tense relationship between neighbours and NATO allies GREECE and Turkey has become even more so this week, with both sides urging the other to tone down its rhetoric. Ankara took umbrage at the Greek Foreign Ministry likening Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to a sultan ...
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In a video announcing the new measures, Greek authorities also highlighted the natural wonders of GREECE that made it suitable for film making. Some of the features shown include the 15,000km coastline, 413 mountains over 1,000m, over 60% clear skies, and 14 hours a day of sunlight in summer.
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With formidable weapons on both sides, and bellicose talk to match it, there are fears that Greece and Turkey – both NATO members – could […] The post As NATO Fiddles, Fears Mount of Greek-Turkey Conflict, Shooting War appeared first on The National Herald.
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NEW YORK – Greek-American NYPD Officer Stephen Koustoubardis, along with his partner Officer Vincent Chiang, helped deliver a baby on the side of the road at 92nd Street […] The post Greek-American Cop Helps Deliver April Fool’s Day Baby appeared first on The National Herald.
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CHICAGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Actor and comedian Kevin Hart, Greek-American TV/radio personality Maria Menounos and Ron “Boss” Everline are hosting the Rally HealthFest in […] The post Greek-American Maria Menounos, Kevin Hart to Host Rally HealthFest in Chicago appeared first on The National Herald.
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BBC spy show granted access to ancient GREEK temple as filming decision reversed. The Central Archaeological Council granted access to the 2,500-year-old Temple of Poseidon. The ancient Temple of Poseidon (Petros Giannakouris/AP 1 The ancient Temple of Poseidon (Petros Giannakouris/AP.
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A new war of words has broken out between Athens and Ankara after the GREEK defence minister described President Erdogan as “mad” and accused him of illegally orchestrating the arrest of two border guards. Panos Kammenos made the remarks in parliament yesterday , stirring a fresh row between ...
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GREECE, N.Y. (WHAM) - GREECE Town Supervisor Bill Reilich is asking the International Joint Commission to continue to push water out of Lake Ontario to reduce the risk of flooding. On Tuesday, Reilich said a letter had been sent to the IJC asking them to maintain or increase the outflow of water from the ...
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Almost 2,000 Turkish citizens have sought political asylum in GREECE since July 2016 amid rising tensions between the two countries, Zia Weise wrote for Politico. “The vast majority are civilians, and many are followers of the U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gülen, whom Erdoğan accuses of orchestrating the ...
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Wind Hellas, already a major cellular operator in GREECE, says it will enter the local pay-TV market in April. Wind Hellas chairman/CEO Nasos Zarkalis, says that last year's revenues grew 3.9 per cent, and operating profits rose 13.6 per cent to top €100 million, and forecast a similar improvement this year ...
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An F-16 fighter jet of the Turkish Air Force flew at a height of just 3,200 feet – approximately 975 meters – over the Greek island of Farmakonisi in the Eastern Aegean Sea on Tuesday morning. The fighter jet violated the Flight Information Region Athens at 10:55 a.m. and had Greek fighter jets take off … The post Turkish F-16 fighter jet flies low over the Greek island of Farmakonisi appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece’s Central Archaeological Council CAS approved on Tuesday permission to production company of “The Little Drummer Girl” to film at the archaeological site of Cape Sounion. It was the second request for filming permission submitted by the company “Faliro House Productions”. The first request was rejected by CAS last week and triggered strong reactions also … The post BBC’s “The Little Drummer Girl” gets permission to film in Sounion appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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This is Greek Island cruising at its best. Beginning with a two-night hotel stay in Athens, you'll kick off your fantastic 13-night trip by experiencing the capital's many wonders including the world-famous Acropolis, site of the Parthenon. Your voyage ...
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Turkey and Greece have become involved in an increasingly bitter war of words, with Ankara demanding the extradition of runaway suspects and Athens urging its neighbor to release two trespassing soldiers. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called on ...
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Though Astoria has an abundance of GREEK restaurants, Chef Nicholas Poulmentis of newly opened Akrotiri, is hoping to serve dishes not found in other neighborhood eateries. Akrotiri officially opened on March 15 at 29-20 30th Ave. The restaurant, which is owned by Chris Kouvaros, is named after an ...
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday which largely focused on rising tension in GreeceTurkey relations as well as ongoing talks with creditors over
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GREECE Town Supervisor Bill Reilich says he has issued a letter to International Joint Commission (IJC) Chairwoman Lana Pollack calling on the board to maintain or increase Lake Ontario outflows. In his letter to Pollack, Reilich says if the IJC reduces outflows, residents along the shore line would face ...
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Athens’ tumultuous economic period looks to be continuing as the European Commission announced financing for refugee aid projects in the stricken Mediterranean country. The cash aims to strengthen the “emergency support for integration and housing ...
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With mounting urgency over the need to comply with European directives relating to waste management as well as to provide a better quality of life for its citizen, in June 2015, a PPP contract was awarded for the construction and operation of an Integrated ...
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Thanksgiving is the undisputed king of American food holidays. It is a holiday for everyone to celebrate, and there is only one real mandate: Stuff your face. We are, however, now roughly eight months out from Thanksgiving, and days that embrace ...
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These are external links and will open in a new window A lorry driver claimed a stranger walked up to his truck at a service station in Greece and threw him two holdalls full of heroin. The High Court in Glasgow heard Peter Cameron, 37, was then told ...
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has urged his cabinet to intensify reform efforts as the eurozone nation heads toward the conclusion of yet another bailout program. Athens insists it needs no further safety net.
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Greek PM addressed cabinet
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Greece's archaeological authorities came under fire by everyone for initially rejecting proposal
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ATHENS – The shooting of a prominent businessman in his home in a wealthy Athens area and an 88-year-old man firing a shotgun at two […] The post Kifissia Home Invasion, Shooting, Spikes More Greece Violence Fears appeared first on The National Herald.
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BURLINGTON, VT – The Dormition Greek Orthodox Church in Burlington held its Spring Bake Sale/Takeout Dinner on March 31, the Saturday of Lazarus. “The sunny […] The post Dormition Church Holds Annual Bake Sale/Takeout Dinner appeared first on The National Herald.
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It was Holy Week then, just like now. In fact, it was Good Friday. Hundreds of people had gathered early, on 26th Street, between 6th […] The post Greek Community Perseveres on Herald’s Pages appeared first on The National Herald.
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GREECE'S ability to build alliances from a particularly challenging strategic geographical position and its commitment to NATO were the focus of comments by United States Ambassador to GREECE Geoffrey Pyatt at the Hellenic National Defense College in Athens on Monday. Addressing officers and ...
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and members of his government have escalated attacks on GREECE after its failure to extradite eight Turkish soldiers that Ankara said were part of an attempted 2016 coup. The Greek Supreme Court has conclusively blocked the extradition of the eight Turkish ...
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Greek police arrested an Iranian national who stabbed an embassy staff member in Psychiko suburb of North Athens last week. Police arrested the 47-year-old man in Keratsini suburb of Piraeus on April 1st, five days after the attack. The man claimed towards police that he was hearing “God’s voice telling him to kill people in … The post Greek police arrests attacker at Iranian embassy incident appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called on Turkey to give up escalating rhetoric towards Greece and speed up the return of the two Greek soldiers as a good will gesture. The soldiers who accidentally entered Turkish soil are still in custody in high prison in Edirne on the 34th day and without that the prosecutor has … The post Greek PM Tsipras calls on Turkey to give up “tension escalating rhetoric” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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