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Sunday, April 22, 2018

EU budget revamp set to shift funds to southern states

Brussels plans to shift tens of billions of euros in EU funding away from central and eastern Europe, diverting money from countries such as Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic to those hit hard by the financial crisis such as Spain and GREECE. The reforms will be one of the most contentious parts of ...


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Tsipras rejects Erdoğan's proposal to exchange soldiers

The office of the prime minister Alexis Tsipras issued a press release on Sunday describing Turkish president Erdoğan's proposal to exchange the two GREEK soldiers with the eight Turkish servicemen “unacceptable”, GREEK daily Kathimerini reported . “Concerning reports of an exchange, or the equation ...


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PAOK wins volleyball's GREEK Cup against the odds

Champion PAOK earned its second ever GREEK Cup in men's volleyball as after beating holder Olympiakos in a thrilling semifinal on Friday it downed crosstown rival Iraklis in Saturday's final on Rhodes. PAOK upset favorite Olympiakos on Friday as it came from behind to win 3-2 in the first semifinal.


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Athens rejects proposal to exchange Turkish ‘coup plotters’ for ‘unjustifiably held’ Greek soldiers

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday rejected any suggestion of a trade-off for the release of two Greek soldiers it says are being unjustifiably held by Turkey in a case that has deepened strains between the two Nato allies. The rhetoric between the two neighbours with deep-rooted historical disputes has sharpened, with two Greek soldiers detained by Turkey and eight Turkish soldiers seeking asylum in Greece the focal point of verbal jousting in recent months. Turkey rages after...


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Buying GREEK property makes sense

GREEK real estate has regained its appeal for investors, both foreign and domestic. Last year was pivotal toward this direction, as the economy's return to growth and confidence regarding the country's position in the eurozone have boosted investment prospects and encouraged many funds to actively ...


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GREECE'S Alternate FM on visit to Algeria Monday

ALGIERS- GREECE'S Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs Georges Katrougkalos will pay a visit to Algeria on Monday as part of political consultation between Algeria and the Hellenic Republic, said Sunday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a communiqué. For subscribers only. Tags :.


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Building a shield

GREECE came into being, survived and developed as a state because it was able to combine the so-called Greek spirit with the support of key powers every time it stood at a critical crossroads. It can do so again, as long as it plays its cards right. At the moment we are faced with a Turkey that has closed ...


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GREECE rejects Turkish leader's proposal to swap soldiers

The Greek government is rejecting a proposal by Turkey's president to exchange two Greek soldiers detained since early March for eight Turkish servicemen who fled to GREECE in 2016,. Erdogan mentioned the proposed swap during an interview Saturday, saying that if GREECE wanted its soldiers who ...


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Around Town: Canton Daughters of Penelope holds Debutantes Ball

Thirteen Stark County Senior Girls were presented recently to GREEK Society at the Alex D. Krassas Event Center at St. Haralambos GREEK Orthodox Church during the Canton chapter of the Daughters of Penelope's 50th anniversary Debutantes Ball. The ball was started in 1967 by the Canton Chapter of ...


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Athens rejects proposal for exchange of 8 Turkish servicemen for 2 GREEKS

by Maria Spiliopoulou. ATHENS, April 22 (Xinhua) -- GREEK political leaders rejected on Sunday Ankara's proposal for an exchange of the two GREEK servicemen detained in Turkey since March this year for the eight Turkish military officers who fled to Greece after the failed coup attempt in Turkey in July ...


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Turkey should understand how independent justice works, says ND

... called on Turkey to understand how an independent justice system works, in response to comments by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who reportedly suggested exchanging the two detained Greek soldiers with the eight Turkish servicemen who fled to GREECE after the failed coup attempt in 2016.


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No quid pro quo for soldiers detained in Turkey, Greek PM says

The rhetoric between the two neighbors with deep-rooted historical disputes has sharpened, with two Greek soldiers detained by Turkey and eight Turkish soldiers seeking asylum in GREECE the focal point of verbal jousting in recent months. The Greek soldiers were arrested in March after crossing a ...


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Talk of exchange of GREEK soldiers 'unacceptable,' says PM's office

The statement follows comments made late Saturday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who reportedly requested the extradition of “Turkey's 8” in exchange for the release of the GREEK soldiers who have been imprisoned in Edirne since they strayed into Turkish territory in early March during ...


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Greek anarchists throw paint at French consulate

A Greek anarchist group on Sunday attacked the French consulate in Athens, Greek police said, in protest at France's involvement in airstrikes against Syria. Fifteen members of the Rouvikonas (Rubicon) group threw red and black paint at the consulate ...


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Yannopoulos, George

WINSTON-SALEM Dec. 22, 1942 - April 20, 2018 Mr. George Yannopoulos, 75, left this life peacefully at home, on April 20, 2018. He was born on 12-22-1942 to parents, Sotirios and Georgia (Rodas) Yannopoulos in Arahova, Aigion, Achaias, GREECE. He was educated in the local Gymnasium ...


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Family appeals for return of loved ones drowned on journey to Europe

The family had made an agreement to send relatives from Edirne, Turkey to GREECE over land, paying a smuggler 2,000 euros. But instead they were put ... Asylum-seekers arriving by sea to GREECE often face extended stays in overcrowded and dire conditions on Greek islands. More than 3,100 people ...


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FYROM Premier: We Never Came This Close to a Naming Solution with Greece

“I believe we have never had better conditions to achieve a comprehensive solution … which will last forever,” FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said in an interview with the French Press Agency (AFP) on Saturday. Zaev was referring to the ongoing ...


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Two new priests look to young people to help Salt Lake Valley's GREEK Orthodox community grow ...

In his first year, Nikas energetically promoted GREEK Orthodox Youth of America activities (a recent GOYA-sponsored party drew nearly 400 people) as well as sports and other activities for children and teens in the parish. He looks to Giannopoulos' own decades of experience with young adults and ...


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Vegetarian diet just as effective for weight loss as Mediterranean diet, study claims

The Mediterranean diet is often lauded as one of the healthiest diets around, taking inspiration from the eating habits of those living in Spain, GREECE and Southern Italy - however, the vegetarian diet might not be too far behind in terms of heart health and weight loss, new research suggests. Published in ...


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CIA Whistleblower Kiriakou’s Greek Book Launch, Torture Tale Grip Audience

ATHENS – The launch of a Greek version of CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou’s riveting story about revealing torture and his imprisonment for reporting it had […] The post CIA Whistleblower Kiriakou’s Greek Book Launch, Torture Tale Grip Audience appeared first on The National Herald.


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TNH at the Greek Independence Day Parade in New York

NEW YORK – For many Greeks living outside of Greece, Greek Independence Day takes on a special meaning. The National Herald will be at the […] The post TNH at the Greek Independence Day Parade in New York appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek political leadership angrily reacts to Erdogan 'bargaining' over fate of 2 soldiers

The country's political leadership angrily reacted on Sunday afternoon to high-profile statements by Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who for the first time linked a return of two Greek soldiers - held in the neighboring country on opaque charges ...


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Meet The GREEK American Who Is Indiegogo's Muse

John Trigonis, Creative Campaign Strategist, Indiegogo. John Trignosis became a crowd funding guru early on in the first mass iterations of platforms like Kickstarter or in Trigonis' case Indiegogo. Trigonis career with the company began when Trigonis ran his own campaign for a short film called Cerise ...


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Body of dead newborn thrown away in residential building in South Athens

The body of a newborn was found in the empty space of a multi-story building in Nea Smyrni suburb of South Athens on Saturday afternoon. A resident of the building reportedly saw the body from the balcony. It was on a net set for birds. The newborn  had still the umbilical  cord around, its body … The post Body of dead newborn thrown away in residential building in South Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Vintage cars take part in 24th Spring Classic Car Rally in GREECE

Video PlayerClose. GREECE-ANDROS-CLASSIC CAR RALLY. A vintage car takes part in the 24th Spring Classic Car Rally organized by Philpa (Greek Federation of Old Cars) in Andros island, GREECE, on April 21, 2018.(Xinhua/Marios Lolos) ...


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A conversation about death, begun 2,500 years ago in Greece

Frances McDormand (left), David Strathairn and Marjolaine Goldsmith at the Theater of War event at UCSF. The week that includes April 18 is always a time for San Francisco to celebrate rebirth, commemorating the city that rose from the ashes of the 1906 quake.


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Greek president rejects soldier swap with Turkey

Greek president Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Sunday rejected the suggestion of a swap deal involving two Greek soldiers jailed in Turkey in exchange for Turkish soldiers wanted by Ankara over the 2016 failed coup. Pavlopoulos ruled out the potential swap after ...


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Authorities say recent party ban, alcohol education helping IU students at Little 500

Furthermore, earlier this school year, the Interfraternity Council, which oversees men's fraternities, imposed a three-month ban on all social activities, along with imposing new rules for GREEK-sponsored events and parties. But are those efforts making an impact on a hard-partying weekend like Little 500?


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4 Reasons To Buy Two GREEK Banks For Less Than One Dollar A Share

The time may be ripe to go bargain hunting in the stocks of two major GREEK banks that are trading under $1 per share. The National Bank of Greece (NBGIF) and the Eurobank Ergasias S.A. (EGFEY), the combination of Eurobank and Ergasias Bank, in Greece. There have been better times and worse ...


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Greek govt refers to staff level agreement in May, Eurogroup OK in June; leaks prospects of debt relief deal

The Greek government is reportedly aiming for an agreement, at the staff level, with creditors by the May 24 Eurogroup, with a subsequent Eurogroup meeting on June 21 to serve as the venue for a political decision by Eurozone finance ministers that ...


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Trampled Greek Pensioners Set Wave of Anti-Austerity Protests

ATHENS – They haven’t worked yet but Greek pensioners crushed under rounds of benefit cuts will take to the streets again in a series of […] The post Trampled Greek Pensioners Set Wave of Anti-Austerity Protests appeared first on The National Herald.


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Disputing Kotzias, FYROM Leader Says Name Deal Near

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said a deal with Greece to rename his country is tantalizingly close after 26 years, […] The post Disputing Kotzias, FYROM Leader Says Name Deal Near appeared first on The National Herald.


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Turkish Justice Minister Says Greece Sanctuary for Turkey’s Enemies

Piling on to other criticism Greece is harboring terrorists who want to bring down the Turkish government, Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul said “Greece is becoming […] The post Turkish Justice Minister Says Greece Sanctuary for Turkey’s Enemies appeared first on The National Herald.


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Turkish President Erdogan: Give us back the 8 in exchange for the two Greek soldiers

The Turkish President said Turkey made mistakes in the past with the Greek minority


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God of War Almost Used The GREEK and Mayan Mythos

God of War, the standout game of 2018, almost used Mayan and GREEK mythology to form the basis of its story, as opposed to Norse mythology. In a new interview with Finder, level designer Rob Davis and game director Cory Barlog explained that the team, Santa Monica Studio, “looked at everything” ...


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Case of Turkish 'eight' a hot potato for Athens

The case of the eight Turkish soldiers who are seeking political asylum in GREECE is becoming an increasingly thorny issue for Athens as Ankara is insisting on their extradition and the maximum period for their detention is to expire next month. Turkey is insisting that GREECE return the soldiers, who fled to ...


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Turkey's Erdoğan puts bargaining chip on table for two jailed Greek soldiers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a live interview at pro-government NTV channel on Saturday that he might consider extraditing 2 jailed Greek soldiers if GREECE returned 8 Turkish military personnel who allegedly involved into the controversial military coup attempt on July 15, 2016.


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Time for Macedonia to End the 'Name' Negotiations with GREECE

OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, April 22, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a speech on April 15th, 2018, as reported in the Athens newspaper 'Kathimerini', NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on GREECE and Turkey to improve their relations and also stated that their current difficulties which ...


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Greece rebukes Turkey: Soldiers’ exchange “unacceptable”, peaceful coexistence “possible not just in words”

“Statements about the peaceful coexistence of our peoples are important and valuable when accompanied by deeds,” Greek President Prokopis Pavlopopoulos said on Sunday commenting on  Turkish counterpart Erdogan who called on “peace with Greece.” Furthermore, Pavlopoulos ruled out an exchange between the two Greek soldiers in Turkish custody and the eight Turkish servicemen who fled … The post Greece rebukes Turkey: Soldiers’ exchange “unacceptable”, peaceful coexistence “possible not just in words” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Snyder: Lisa Kornetsky retiring from UW-Parkside theater department

There is a river of forgetfulness, an elevator that rains, a chorus of stones (in place of the traditional GREEK chorus). Most importantly, Ruhl tells the story from the point of view of Eurydice's journey — both literal and symbolic. She adds the character of her father, already dead in the underworld, who is ...


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Aileach's title challenge suffers setback after GREEK defeat

Gareth McGlynn missed a penalty in what was a wretched night for David McGeady's side, who were beaten after two goals from GREEKS striker Nigel McMonagle and one from rising young talent Conor Gillen. The result means Aileach and Glengad are level on points at the top of the table - but the Crua ...


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Kammenos says he was vindicated on GREEK 'hostages'

Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said on Sunday he had been vindicated in his assertions that the two GREEK soldiers who have been detained in ... the GREEK soldiers being held hostages, I was once again attacked, ridiculed, but sadly I have been vindicated on the 'exchange proposal',” he tweeted.


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Greece and America

The divergence of American and Greek interests are not attracting as much attention as they should with regard to Turkey. For example, the United States […] The post Greece and America appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Businessman Shot by Invaders Dies, Released Albanian Gang Suspects

ATHENS – A 52-year-old businessman shot in his upscale home by two armed robbers has died from his injuries with police saying the suspects were […] The post Greek Businessman Shot by Invaders Dies, Released Albanian Gang Suspects appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Dinner Adventure

Adventures by the Book® is excited to announce a very special and exciting adventure for you! Madeline Miller, Orange Prize for Fiction winner and New York Times bestselling author, will be joining us for an unforgettable Greek Dinner Adventure where we ...


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Dine Out Maine: Restaurateur gets do-over, makes most of it at Taverna Khione

The first time Marc Provencher opened a restaurant in Brunswick, circumstances were very different than they are today. Eight years ago, he and a business partner collaborated on an Italian/GREEK bistro called Trattoria Athena, with a menu that offered dishes from both coasts of the Ionian Sea.


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Erdogan: Turkey could return GREEK soldiers if 'Turkey's 8' are extradited

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country will consider returning the two GREEK soldiers who have been detained in Turkey if Greece extradites the eight Turkish servicemen who sought protection in the country after the foiled coup attempt in July 2016, AFP reported. This is the first time ...


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Erdogan: Turkey would consider trade of 2 Greek soldiers with 8 asylum-seeking Turk officers

Concerns that official Ankara is using two Greek servicemen held in the neighboring country as "bargaining chips" to pressure Athens for the return of eight Turkish officers acquired more weight over the weekend, with none other than Recep Tayyip Erdogan ...


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SU chancellor says he misspoke in interview when discussing GREEK policy review with The DO

In an interview with The Daily Orange, Chancellor Kent Syverud appeared to contradict a part of his message to the Syracuse University community on Saturday, when he said in a video SU has launched a review of its GREEK system following the expulsion of its Theta Tau chapter. But in an emailed ...


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Eurogroup chief upbeat on GREECE IMF bailout deal

GREECE'S €86 billion (Dh388.15bn) bailout programme is set to run out in August, and creditors are working on finding a compromise on debt repayments that would help to manage the country's financing needs after it stops receiving international aid. A debt deal would also allow the IMF to participate in ...


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