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Sunday, May 27, 2018
Five things to look out for in Spain and Italy that could further impact the eurozone
GREECE, at huge cost to its people, did so. But how should the rest of us gauge the tensions? Is Italy's membership of the euro really at risk? Here are ...
Stone Age Tools in Crete Show Man Sailed the Mediterranean 130000 Years Ago
In 2008-09, a GREEK-American scientific team found in the southern coastal location of Plakias hundreds of stone tools, which are very similar to tools ...
RECIPE: GREEK chickpea salad
It's tough to keep the summer body when there is unhealthy food everywhere, especially at barbeques. Jamie Miller registered dietitian of Village ...
'He will BLOW IT UP' Italy's Eurosceptic finance chief strikes FEAR into European project
"This is not GREECE we have here. The debt is immense, they have like €300bn public debt held by Europeans. "Mr Savona was against the Maastricht ...
A taste of Greece, a chilled red or 'brose': 4 budget-friendly wines to kickstart your summer
Food and Wine's top editor shares a few of his wine picks for the summer. His selections include an assortment from each major wine variety. Load Error Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kick-off to summer. So what better way to celebrate than with ...
Corinthian Helmet Found in Southwest Russia
These helmets were essential for the GREEK hoplites, the famous foot soldiers of the phalanxes. The one found is corroded and highly fragmented, but ...
US Congressman: F-35s could be 'used against GREECE' if sold to Turkey
The United States should freeze the sale of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Turkey because they are more likely to used against GREECE than ...
Exotic Islet in Northern Greece has Warm Waters All Year Round
Diaporos islet in Chalkidiki, northern Greece, is like an exotic island, with crystal clear warm waters and no winds all year round. Diaporos is right across the famous beach of Vourvourous. It is an ideal destination ideal for those who want to relax, to ...
Programme of Minister of Foreign Affairs N. Kotzias’ upcoming meetings
Returning from the U.S., where he had a series of important meetings with top Administration officials and with the UN Secretary-General, Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. Kotzias, will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 28 May, in Brussels.Mr. Kotzias will then travel to Berlin, where, on the evening of Monday, 28 May, he will be received by the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.On Tuesday, 29 May, Mr. Kotzias will meet with his German counterpart, H. Maas. The talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, with emphasis on the implementation of the Greek-German Bilateral Action Plan that was signed in 2016, and on European and regional issues, with emphasis on developments in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean.Within June, the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs will visit Moscow at the invitation of his Russian counterpart S. Lavrov, and a few days later he will receive the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, J.-Y. Le Drian, in Athens.This round of the Minister of Foreign Affair’s high-level meetings will be completed during the summer with an official bilateral visit to the People’s Republic of China, on a date to be finalized in the coming days.
Where Islam flourishes despite being half-underground
In constitutional theory, GREECE is a country whose prevailing religion, followed by an overwhelming majority, is Orthodox Christianity. With an ...
US jobs data; FirstGroup earnings; GREEK strike
The Bank of Italy is due to hold its annual meeting in Rome, where governor Ignazio Visco will present the annual report on the main developments in ...
Nafplio Historical Buildings Decay and Crumble
Nafplio has been the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of GREECE, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834.
Athens residents welcome summer with outdoor concerts
by Natasha Pavlopoulou. ATHENS, May 27 (Xinhua) -- With a great party, featuring Locomondo, one of the most successful bands in GREECE, Stavros ...
Turks must decide between Turkey and state with GREEK Cypriots
Cyprus remains split between the GREEK Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, after Turkey invaded the island in 1974.
FIA Arrests 10 Pakistanis Deported From Turkey, GREECE
Senior FIA officials said on Sunday that some human-traffickers and their agents had sent these Pakistanis to Turkey and GREECE illegally. The FIA ...
New Protest Rallies Against Use of 'Macedonia' in Skopje Name
New protest rallies against the use of the term 'Macedonia' by Skopje are scheduled in several cities in GREECE for June 6, organized by the Struggle ...
Kavala Student, 16, To Participate in Microsoft Championship in Florida
Efi Ziota, a 16-year-old student at 6th Kavala High School and Greek champion in “Microsoft Office Specialist”, will represent GREECE in the final contest ...
4th Puppet Theatre Festival held in Larissa, Greece
Children admire puppets at the municipal Puppet Museum during the 4th Puppet Theatre Festival in Larissa, Greece, May 26, 2018. The festival attracted puppet making workshops for all ages, interactive storytellers and puppet theatre troupes from around Greece.
Bi-communal cooperation to save the monuments of Cyprus
GREEK Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, along with the people of UNDP-Pff and the EU, are working methodically after years of abandonment and ...
Teresa Stratas is 80
The Canadian-GREEK soprano reaches a milestone this weekend. Rudi van den Bulck has prepared an Opera Nostalgia compilation of her early ...
Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to play for GREECE in September
The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to join the Greek National Team for their FIBA World ...
Attacks On Kurds At Refugee Camp In GREECE Leaves Disturbing Questions
Kurdistan24 later clarified its report: “The Representative of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in GREECE, Sarbast Mohammed, told Kurdistan 24 ...
Tax Authorities uncover illegal Swiss transportation service on Mykonos
Members of Greece’s tax authorities have uncovered an illegal transportation service on the island of Mykonos. The service was not registered as business in Greece, its luxury limousines and buses for tourists were operating on Swiss plates. The service was mainly targeting Swiss and German tourists who would book it through websites in Switzerland. According … The post Tax Authorities uncover illegal Swiss transportation service on Mykonos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek Orthodox Church: Don’t Blame Us for That Viral (and Violent) Baby Baptism
You can see the baby is flung in and out of the baptismal pool in a way that could easily be construed as violent or abusive. As one online commenter put it, that’s not baptism, that’s waterboarding. Why that particular method? One report offered this ...
Greece: Attack on anti-fascists comes amid far-right surge
A far-right attack on anti-fascists in Perama comes on the heels of a surge in violence targeting migrants and others.
Inside Santa Marina Resort & Villas: A Superlative Sanctuary in Mykonos
Mykonos might be known as the hardcore party hub of the Cyclades, but there is a quieter side to this wild and wind-swept GREEK isle and Santa ...
Feeling fortunate to remember those who fought for our freedoms [Letter]
With Memorial Day approaching, I recall many outings and gatherings, mostly Easter, funerals or weddings, where my GREEK cousins or uncles would ...
GREEK weightlifter and wrestling coach among those honoured at Turkish Olympic Committee Fair ...
GREEK weightlifter Valerios Leonidis won in the behaviour category for attending the funeral of Turkish rival Naim Süleymanoğlu and kissing his coffin.
ND will seek wider coalition if elected in government, says Mitsotakis
Commenting about the ongoing talks between GREECE and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to resolve the decades-old name ...
Tsipras Says Thessaloniki Mob Wanted to Kill Mayor Boutaris
THESSALONIKI – On a visit to Greece’s second largest city to meet Mayor Yiannis Boutaris, who had been savagely attacked by a group while at […] The post Tsipras Says Thessaloniki Mob Wanted to Kill Mayor Boutaris appeared first on The National Herald.
Athens Exchange Suspends Folli Follie Over Report Discrepancies
ATHENS – One of Greece’s most noted companies, jewelry and accessory manufacturer Folli Follie – with operations in 25 countries – was suspended by the […] The post Athens Exchange Suspends Folli Follie Over Report Discrepancies appeared first on The National Herald.
Cyprus Wants Space Agency Too, Be Part of EU’s Effort
With Greece’s space program sputtering after a noted Greek scientist now in the United States said it was essentially being used as a patronage dump […] The post Cyprus Wants Space Agency Too, Be Part of EU’s Effort appeared first on The National Herald.
The Old-World Charm of Folegandros, Greece, Awaits
Tucked among the southern part of the Cyclades Islands of Greece, Folegandros is a tiny, rocky Island—12 square miles to be exact—that makes a big impact on first sight. The juxtaposition of its cerulean waters against a rocky cliff line punctuated by ...
Feature: GREEKS relieve stress at Athens first rage room
by Natasha Pavlopoulou. ATHENS, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Forget yoga, meditation and spa. Stressed-out people in Athens can now relieve their tension ...
Julia Sanina told about family holidays in GREECE
About romantic holidays in GREECE by Julia Sanina said in an interview with Katya Osadchaya, reports TSN. The star admitted that at first enjoyed the ...
Tampering with the electorate: Flooding the Voter Rolls in US & Greece with immigrants
George Soros's 220-page guide on how to create a permanent voting majority for the Democratic Party has been adopted by the Greek government!
Israeli analyst: 10 reasons to tank the F-35 jet sale to Turkey
"Turkish fighters regularly violate Greek airspace, underscoring Turkey's desire for a revision in the international border"
"Open Cellar Doors" event held in Greece
A couple enjoy glasses of wine at the vineyard of Gerovasiliou winery during the event "Open Cellar Doors", Thessaloniki, Greece, on May 26, 2018. The annual event "Open Cellar Doors", which is organized by Greek Wine Producers Associations, took place in ...
Erdogan urges Turkey’s citizens to covert Dollar- and Euro-savings into Turkish Lira
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Turkey’s citizens to convert their dollar and euro savings into lira, as he sought to bolster the ailing currency which has lost some 20 percent of its value against the U.S. currency this year. Erdogan’s call comes also amid rumors about upcoming capital controls. “My brothers who have … The post Erdogan urges Turkey’s citizens to covert Dollar- and Euro-savings into Turkish Lira appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Editorial: Bernie Sanders Keeps Fighting the Good Fight
Bernie Sanders' political career is a living reproof to the idea, attributed to the ancient GREEK philosopher Heraclitus, that the only constant in life is ...
Roc Rib Fest more than just good barbeque
May 26, 2018 11:20 PM. How about some barbeque? The Roc City Rib Fest is smoking up the Barnard Firemen's Field in GREECE, this Memorial Day ...
Turkish gov't detains 26 people while escaping from post-coup witch-hunt to GREECE
Twenty-six people were detained in Turkey's border province of Edirne while they were reportedly fleeing Turkish government's post-coup witch-hunt ...
An Olympic baseball diamond was home. Now it's a memory.
Many migrants who reached Greece in the hope it would be an entry to the rest of Europe are now being forced to accept that their journey may end there.
Our Everyday Greek Review: This May we Speak in Greek about Sunny and Rainy Days
Unlike English in Greek we don’t say “What’s the weather today?”, but “What weather does it do today?”. Τι καιρόκάνεισήμερα; We use the verb κάνει, […] The post Our Everyday Greek Review: This May we Speak in Greek about Sunny and Rainy Days appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Capital Controls May Ease, ATM Withdrawals Double
ATHENS – Nearly three years after they were imposed, capital controls may relax again in Greece but help only those with sizeable accounts with a […] The post Greek Capital Controls May Ease, ATM Withdrawals Double appeared first on The National Herald.
A Greek-American Reporter Broke the Story that Several Women Accuse Morgan Freeman
NEW YORK – Sopan Deb wrote in the New York Times that it was Chloe Melas, a CNN Greek American reporter, who after a 6-month […] The post A Greek-American Reporter Broke the Story that Several Women Accuse Morgan Freeman appeared first on The National Herald.
Twelfth suspect identified in assault against Thessaloniki mayor
A twelfth suspect was identified by GREEK police on Saturday in connection to a mob attack against Thessaloniki mayor Yiannis Boutaris on May 19.
Thief in law Lasha Shushanashvili to be defended by ex-Speaker of GREEK Parliament
An influential person in the GREEK political scene has joined the team of lawyers of the so-called 'Boss of Georgian mafia in Europe'.
More 'Macedonia is GREECE' rallies to take place
Pan-Macedonian organisations around GREECE are preparing more rallies in Thessaloniki and Athens in the first week of June, as GREECE and FYROM ...