The European Central Bank has joined the IMF and European Commission's demand for “strong” and “credible” measures to alleviate GREECE'S soaring public debt (around 178% of GDP) once the country exits its rescue programme on 20 August. The Eurogroup meeting discussed on Friday (27 April) ...
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Friday, April 27, 2018
Tsakalotos: GREECE to be under 'enhanced surveillance' after program exit
GREECE will be under “enhanced surveillance” by the institutions once its bailout program expires in August this year, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said ... The minister said the institutions were very pleased with the growth strategy GREECE presented, adding debt talks are continuing and will be ...
New head of Space Agency is convinced “Saints can stop time through prayer”
The new head of Greek Space Agency, Christodoulos Protopapas, was appointed just hours after the former head, astrophysicist Stamatis Krimizis resigned on Thursday. Within hours, the new space chief made it first to social media and then to websites not only because of his striking anti-Europeanism but also due to rather weird belief that Saints … The post New head of Space Agency is convinced “Saints can stop time through prayer” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Top ISIS member arrested in Turkey before entering Greece as a refugee!
He is linked to the massacre of 700 civilians in December as the group's caliphate crumbled
Greek FM Kotzias: FYROM Must Agree to Erga Omnes Name
The name issue with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was discussed in the NATO meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, with Greece insisting on a erga omnes name. FYROM’s accession to NATO is dependent on Greece’s acceptance of the name ...
UN agency urges Greece to upgrade conditions at Evros reception centre amid rising number of refugee arrivals
Some 2,900 mostly Syrian and Iraqi families have arrived in Evros this month, with eight others losing their lives trying to cross the Evros River from Turkey – prompting the United Nations refugee agency to call on the Greek Government to improve the conditions at its reception area.
Romania will be present at the Thessaloniki Book Fair
Keeping the tradition, Romania will participate also this year in the Thessaloniki Book Fair from Greece. The Consulate General of Romania in Thessaloniki and the Hellenic Union in Romania announced that Romania will be present at the Thessaloniki Book Fair, which will be held between May 3 and 6, 2018. The event will be attended […]
GREEK 19-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas stuns Dominic Thiem in Barcelona
GREEK teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas stunned clay-court specialist Dominic Thiem on a day of surprises at ATP Barcelona. The world number 63's breakout week continued with a 6-3 6-2 dismantling of the Austrian third seed, supposedly an outsider for glory at next month's French Open. Tsitsipas, 19, had ...
Don’t join Greek life until it steps into the 21st century
When incoming students receive their acceptance letters to UC Berkeley for the upcoming fall semester, they should know right off the bat the dangers of campus Greek life. While one conceptual facet of Greek life — communal living — is not invalid ...
Greece: Reforms needed beyond bailout, say Eurozone ministers
Eurozone meeting follows Jean Claude Juncker's visit to Athens, where he talked of a "clean exit" from bailout programme in summer
ND Leader Calls for Snap Polls, Says Greece in Pre-election Mode
ATHENS – The government should call snap elections for September if it believes that the country will be exiting the bailouts in August, said New […] The post ND Leader Calls for Snap Polls, Says Greece in Pre-election Mode appeared first on The National Herald.
GREEK bond yields hit 2.5-month lows
Greece's 10-year bond yield dropped to as low as 3.901 percent, down 3 basis points on the day, and five-year GREEK bond yields dropped to 2.993 percent, ... “News that had discussions will begin is positive for Greece and [GREEK government bonds] given that Germany's finance minister remains the ...
On the right track, looking forward to June 21st
The Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos expressed the Greek sides satisfaction with the results of the Eurogroup in Sofia Firstly the Greek Minister stressed that the Eur
Spanakopita is Greek to Me!
RICHMOND, Va – Toula Panos, owner of The Greek Taverna mixed up spanakopita and taught Greg andComedian Arnez J how to roll all that deliciousness into pretty little triangles. You can see more of Toula’s recipes at The Greek Taverna or at https ...
GREECE takes stringent protective measures for released pro-coup Turkish soldier
Ankara has formally requested from GREECE the extradition of the FETÖ members who were allegedly behind the coup attempt, to face trial in Turkey. GREECE repeatedly rejected Turkey's extradition requests for the eight soldiers. Led by U.S.-based imam Fetullah Gülen, FETÖ sought to topple the Turkish ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement on today’s meeting between the leaders of the Korean Peninsula
We welcome today’s summit meeting between the leaders of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and their express desire to work towards a final peace agreement on the Korean Peninsula. Today’s meeting is an initiative of historic importance towards the comprehensive denuclearization of the Peninsula and the consolidation of stability and security in the region, following decades of tensions. Greece will remain supportive of all related efforts.
Costner, Clooney, Jackman in Turkish propaganda TV series “Selanik 1920 Destani”
Hollywood stars Kevin Costner, George Clooney and Hugh Jackman will have leading roles in the Turkish TV series “Selanik 1920 Destani”, The Epic of Thessaloniki 1920. The series will be broadcast by private Kanal D, film settings are planned to take place in Istanbul but also in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece. The film is set to … The post Costner, Clooney, Jackman in Turkish propaganda TV series “Selanik 1920 Destani” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Ankara slams Juncker over speech in GREEK Parliament
Speaking to the GREEK Parliament on Wednesday, Juncker urged Turkey to free the soldiers and respect international law. ... “We reject this statement, which is far from being serious and lacks legal basis,” he said, adding that “GREEK soldiers who violate Turkish law do not have any privileges before the ...
Greek Life Needs To Take Racism As Seriously As It Takes Hazing
I am a member of a sorority myself and a black woman. I pledged in New York City, a supposed paradise of liberalism and post-racial equality — but the Greek life that exists here doesn’t reflect that. People of color often notice that we have not ...
5 things to know, and an update on Daphne's California Greek
Happy Friday, loyal readers. Check out these headlines, then enter weekend mode. You deserve it. Changes planned at Daphne's? Los Angeles-based Elite Restaurant Group plans to acquire fast-casual Mediterranean dining chain Daphne's California Greek, in a ...
Greek parliament cannot investigate Novartis case, committee says
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece’s parliament has no jurisdiction to investigate the role of ten politicians in alleged bribes by Swiss drugmaker Novartis, a parliamentary committee has decided. Lawmakers had voted in favor of the investigation and parliament ...
GREEK defense chief in Estonia: We are working to solve common challenges
In cooperation with Gen. Terras, we will work in the name of solving common challenges and further develop military cooperation between us." During his visit, the GREEK defense chief also inspected the NATO Force Integration Unit in Estonia as well as the NABO cyberdefense exercise Locked Shields.
Turkey dismisses call for GREEK soldiers to be released from detention
Turkey has dismissed EU Commission President Jean Claude Juncker's call for two GREEK soldiers who strayed over the border to be released. On Wednesday ... The GREEK soldiers were remanded in custody on March 2 for entering a prohibited military zone in Edirne, which borders Greece. Turkey has ...
This Week in Greek History
April 27: On this day in 1748, Greek scholar and literary giant Adamantios Korais was born in Smyrna, which was part of the Ottoman Empire. […] The post This Week in Greek History appeared first on The National Herald.
Being True to Ourselves: Elgin Marbles, Aegean Islands and Macedonia
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of Ancient Greek sculptures that were taken from Greece to London, England by Thomas Bruce, 7th Lord Elgin. Lord […] The post Being True to Ourselves: Elgin Marbles, Aegean Islands and Macedonia appeared first on The National Herald.
Final Greek Bailout Talks Kick Off
A final round of diplomacy meant to smooth Greece’s exit from eight years of bailouts has started, as eurozone finance ministers push to ensure Athens doesn’t backslide on promised reforms.
How the Greek crisis has spawned a new generation of NEETS
In Greece, the worst crisis in the history of the euro zone has indefinitely delayed access to the job market for youths aged between 15 and 24. Despite incipient signs of an economic recovery, Greece still holds the worst record for youth unemployment in ...
More refugees came to Greece by land than by sea in April, U.N. says
ATHENS (Reuters) - More refugees and migrants crossed into Greece over its land border with Turkey than came by sea in April, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday, calling on the Greek authorities to improve reception facilities there.
ECB's Coeure: The stronger GREECE'S post-program arrangement, the better
The stronger the post-bailout arrangement GREECE commits to after the end of its adjustment program, the better it will be when the country returns to financial markets, European Central Bank executive board member Benoit Coeure said on Friday, at a joint press conference following the Eurogroup ...
A key decision on debt relief for GREECE might not happen until June
GREECE might not get the complete picture of how its debt is going to be restructured before June, the head of the euro zone's finance ministers said Friday. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), GREECE and European creditors have been at odds over how to reduce the country's debt burden. The idea ...
Eurogroup towards a comprehensive agreement of Greece’s exit in June
“The goal is to have a comprehensive agreement for Greece’s exit from the programme at the Eurogroup meeting in June, Eurogroup President Mario Centeno said on Friday after an informal meeting of euro area finance ministers in Sofia. Speaking to reporters, the Eurogroup’s President said that the heads of the institutions will return to Athens … The post Eurogroup towards a comprehensive agreement of Greece’s exit in June appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Elegant Greek by the Opera
When passing the Opera House in Budapest on the right side, one will bump into a very elegant, authentic Greek restaurant. Don’t be afraid to enter despite all the classy look, it is paired with very kind waiters eager to explain which specialty could be ...
Europe Scrutinizes Greek Growth Plan as Bailout Exit Looms
Eurogroup President and ESM chair Mario Centeno speaking in Sofia. International creditors will return to Athens on May 14 ahead of June’s final decision on how to end Greece’s economic bailout. Eurogroup finance ministers were meeting in Sofia ...
Greek & Armenian Diaspora commemorating the 103rd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
The annual event is organized by the Armenian Genocide Committee, a coalition of Armenian-American community groups
EuroGroup: New measures to be decided at end of Greek bailout programme
Programme must be implemented to the tee, say institutions
Commission defies Turkey’s pressure and insists on Greek soldiers’ release
The European Commission insists that the two Greek soldiers arrested in Turkey should be released, despite Turkey’s pressure on the EU to take a step back from the issue. Addressing the Greek parliament in Athens on Thursday (26 April), European ...
Eurozone sets June deadline for Greece debt deal
Eurozone finance ministers on Friday set a two-month countdown to agree Greece's high-wire exit from eight years of bailout programmes with divisions deep over how much debt relief Athens needs. Load Error Mario Centeno, the head of the Eurogroup ...
Turkey condemns Juncker’s statements on detained Greek soldiers
The Foreign Ministry has rejected as “hypocritical” statements by European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker regarding two detained Greek soldiers in Turkey. “With these remarks ... The EU authorities lose their credibility and ...
From Pay Rises to New Banks, Here's Greece's Post-Bailout Plan
Ever wondered what Greece plans to do with its economic freedom once it escapes the shackles of its bailout in August? Euro-area finance ministers got a sneak peek of the government’s plans at their meeting in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia on Friday, as ...
Euro zone discusses Greece after bailout, debt relief decisions in June
SOFIA (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers will decide in June on further debt relief measures for Greece and the size of a final disbursement of loans to keep the country liquid after it exits from eight years of international bailouts, officials said ...
ESTIA Spells Home for Migrants in GREECE
The programme has already helped thousands of asylum seekers who arrived in GREECE, one of the hardest hit frontline countries in Europe's migration crisis. In early April the European Commission pledged 180 million euros to continue funding GREECE'S migrant aid projects, a significant portion of ...
Greece’s Tsitsipas, Nadal Cruise into Barcelona Open Quarterfinals
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — 19-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece upset local Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 7-5 and cruised into the Barcelona Open quarterfinals. Rafael Nadal defeating […] The post Greece’s Tsitsipas, Nadal Cruise into Barcelona Open Quarterfinals appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek National Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg Appointed as World Bank’s Chief Economist
WASHINGTON – World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim announced on Thursday, April 26, the appointment of Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg, Elihu Professor of Economics at Yale […] The post Greek National Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg Appointed as World Bank’s Chief Economist appeared first on The National Herald.
Turkey Rejects Juncker’s Call to Release Two Greek Soldiers
Turkish Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gül said two Greek soldiers facing trial after accidentally crossing the border on March 1 won’t be released, dismissing European Commission […] The post Turkey Rejects Juncker’s Call to Release Two Greek Soldiers appeared first on The National Herald.
European creditors: Greece due to exit bailout in August
Greece's creditors said Friday that the country is on track to reach a final deal on June 21 on fully exiting its international bailout in August, though work remains to be done and debt inspectors will return to Athens next month for a final review.
Cavusoglu: "Greeks' faits accomplis do not cause Turkey to shift from its positions over the Aegean"
In an interview with the DHA news agency Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlout Cavusoglu said that the Greek sides attempt to create faits accomplis will not change Turkeys position
What I wore this week: earrings
Many of us are obsessive about earrings: they are one of modern life’s great talking points I can’t function if I’m not wearing earrings. This sounds like an exaggeration, but it’s not, and while I don’t have a scientific explanation I swear it is the case. The way I feel about earrings is the way some women feel about lipstick. One morning at the last Paris fashion week, I was up early to write so I left my earrings (brass, enormous) to one side, intending to put them on just before I set off for the first show. And then, of course, I was in a rush and ran out of the room, and was halfway to the Chloé show before I realised I was bare-lobed and when I did, I felt my blood run cold. I sat tugging my hair down over cheeks to hide that I wasn’t wearing earrings. Which sounds pretty bizarre, now I write it down. So I am both the best and the worst person to tell you about earrings. The best because there is not a lot I haven’t considered; the worst because I probably overthink them. Still, I am definitely not alone in earring obsession. They are one of modern life’s great talking points. When you tell a woman that you like her dress or her hair – especially in front of other people – she is likely to get flustered and bat the compliment awkwardly away. But an earring compliment is cordial, rather than either intimate or fawning, and therefore easier to receive in a gracious fashion. Also, it marks out the person asking as someone observant, who notices the detail, not just the dress. Plus, she probably bought her earrings somewhere that she wants to tell you about, whether it’s the perfect market stall by the harbour on a Greek island last year (to make you jealous) or Tu by Sainsbury’s. It’s all good. Continue reading...
Fresh War of Words Erupts Over Greek Space Agency
The man who replaced astrophysicist Stamatios Krimizis in the chair of the Hellenic Space Agency (HSA), has accused his predecessor of not being eligible for the position. Krimigis left the organization only weeks after his appointment, claiming there was ...
Moscovici: Post-program surveillance examined for GREECE to ensure reforms remain on track
Euro zone finance ministers are examining the type of surveillance GREECE will be under after it exits its adjustment program in August to ensure the country will remain on track, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said on Friday, as he arrived for a Eurogroup ...
Dombrovskis: Important for GREECE to stick with reforms after program exit
GREECE should press on with reforms even after it completes its adjustment program in August, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on Friday, as he arrived for a meeting of eurozone finance ministers in Sofia. “It's important to stay on track as regards to structural reforms and ...