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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Democracy in the EU? Only when convenient for Brussels

[Preview] The European Union fancies as a champion of ‘democracy,’ but its action show this doesn’t cover dissenting views, whether from an Eurosceptic party in Italy, austerity-hating Greeks, or any folks voting against its grand plans. Read Full Article at RT.com


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Elaia Estiatorio: GREEK classics with Hamptons flair

Elaia Estiatorio, a GREEK restaurant that opened in Bridgehampton in July 2017, presents the classics in an airy and bright setting that suggests the sea ...


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Bite of GREECE

Welcome to the Bite of GREECE! Join us for Authentic Greek Food and Music. Kafeneio * Pastries * Taverna * Imports. 2018 Dates and Hours: Friday ...


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Italian crisis takes a toll on GREECE

Political developments in Italy – with the prospect of another snap election – may disrupt GREECE'S plans to stage a smooth exit from the bailout ...


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Greek Gastronomy Guide: Οδηγός Ελληνικής Γαστρονομίας από τον Γ. Πίττα και την Μπ. Τσουκαλά

«Τοπίο – Περιβάλλον – Αγροτική Οικονομία – Αγροδιατροφικά Προϊόντα – Γαστρονομία – Πολιτισμός – Τουρισμός». «Πιστεύουμε ότι η λογική που συνδέει αυτό το πλέγμα μπορεί […] The post Greek Gastronomy Guide: Οδηγός Ελληνικής Γαστρονομίας από τον Γ. Πίττα και την Μπ. Τσουκαλά appeared first on The National Herald GR.


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Greece Prepares for First Government-Backed Medical Marijuana Expo

Upwards of 120 businesses, exhibitors, entrepreneurs, and innovators will gather in the Greek capital of Athens on Friday to present medical marijuana products, technology, and applications to the general public. But the massive cannabis event won’t just ...


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European Environment Agency: 96% of Greek Beaches are Excellent for Swimming

The European Environment Agency annual report on clean water beaches, lakes and rivers for swimming, shows that 95.9 percent of Greek waters are considered excellent for swimming. Greece comes fourth in European Union level – after Luxembourg, Malta and ...


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FYROM Premier Zaev: One More Step Needed for Agreement with Greece

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Wednesday said that his country and Greece are very close to a final agreement on the naming issue. On the first anniversary of his administration, Zaev gave a press conference and said ...


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GREEK lender Eurobank posts lower Q1 profit, loan-loss provisions drop

ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece's third-largest lender Eurobank on Wednesday reported lower net profit in January-to-March compared to last ...


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Second round of talks on the delimitation of maritime zones between Greece and Albania (Athens, 15.05.2018)

The second round of talks between Greece and Albania on delimiting maritime zones was concluded today, May 15 2018, in Athens. The meeting was constructive and took place in positive, cooperative climate.


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Eldorado Gold Provides Update On Permits, No News On Greece

Eldorado Gold updates on permits. Kisladag, Lamaque and Tocantinzinho have necessary permits. No progress in Greece is reported. This article is an update to the original bull thesis published back in February 2018. Eldorado Gold (EGO) has recently ...


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Euro zone, IMF to seek last-minute deal on Greek debt at G7 this week

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone policy-makers will seek last-minute backing this week from the International Monetary Fund for their debt-relief offer to Greece, to ensure it is credible with markets and draws investors back to Greece after it exits its ...


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AHEPA Honors America’s Fallen Heroes

 WASHINGTON, DC—A proud, time-honored tradition continued this week when members of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading service association for the nation’s millions of American citizens of Greek heritage, and Philhellenes, paid their respects on behalf of the American Hellenic community to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, democracy, and liberty at Arlington […] The post AHEPA Honors America’s Fallen Heroes appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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THE FASCINATING STORY OF KOSTAS MITSIS, THE KNITTING MACHINE, AND THE SOFITEL ATHENS AIRPORT HOTEL

BY AURELIA Each year when I make my annual pilgrimage to Greece, I begin my journey at the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.  It is directly across from the airport and, and since members of the staff and I have become friends over the years, when I step through the doors of the hotel, I feel […] The post THE FASCINATING STORY OF KOSTAS MITSIS, THE KNITTING MACHINE, AND THE SOFITEL ATHENS AIRPORT HOTEL appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greece gets five expressions of interest in Hellenic Petroleum sale

ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece received five expressions of interest for a majority stake in its biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum, the country’s privatisations agency said on Wednesday. Initial interest was submitted by: Alrai Group Holdings ...


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One-Fifth of GREEK Boys are Obese, Study Reveals

The European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) found 42 percent of GREEK kids were too heavy, putting Greece alongside fellow ...


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Elaia Estiatorio review: GREEK restaurant shines with the classics in Bridgehampton

The GREEK islands number more than 2,000. Add another. Refreshing, bright and ready for summer, Elaia Estiatorio presents the GREEK classics with ...


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On the Road in GREECE: Memorable Hotels

Great service, capable administrators in the Reception desk made out 2017 GREECE stay enjoyable. We are reserving rooms in the same hotels for our ...


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GREECE: Thousands Protest Against Austerity Leaving Country at Standstill

Over 10,000 striking workers, young people, and pensioners marched to the parliament in Athens, GREECE on Wednesday, most of them waving flags ...


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French Open 2018 day four: Halep, Djokovic, Zverev and Norrie – live!

* All the latest from Roland-Garros * Williams on ‘Black Panther’ catsuit: ‘It’s my way of being a superhero’ * Email Jacob | or tweet @JacobSteinberg 6.21pm BST ALIZE CORNET HAS BEEN THE BETTER PLAYER THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE FIRST SET AGAINST PAULINE PARMENTIER ON SUZANNE-LENGLEN AND SHE HAS SOMETHING TO SHOW FOR IT. The 32nd seed has won a tie-break 7-2 to take the lead in an all-French bout. 6.18pm BST THE FANS ON COURT 18 HAVE ANOTHER TREAT AFTER THAT DIMITROV-DONALDSON MARATHON: it’s Dominic Thiem, the seventh seed, against Stefanos Tsitsias, an exciting young talent from Greece. Thiem, a semi-finalist last year, has already broken. Continue reading...


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GREECE to receive €19.2 billion in EU development funds between 2021-2027

GREECE is set to receive 19.2 billion euros from a European Commission development budget for 2021-2017, according to proposals published by the ...


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Chinese cultural donation to PIOP, Greek museums

In a wider framework of cultural exchanges between China and Greece some days ago the Chinese embassy in Athensdonated a collection of 22 Chinese opera costumes to Greece in a ce


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PanHellenic Scholarship Recipients 2018 Announced

CHICAGO – The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation announced the 2018 PanHellenic Scholarship Recipients. The Greek American Community’s next generation of leaders will be honored at the 2018 […] The post PanHellenic Scholarship Recipients 2018 Announced appeared first on The National Herald.


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Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Katrougalos, participates in a meeting of the EU-Cuba Council (Brussels, 15 May 2018)

Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Katrougalos, participated, today in Brussels, in the first meeting of the European Union-Cuba Joint Council, which took place on the eve of Parliament’s ratification of the Agreement on Political Dialogue and Cooperation between Cuba and the European Union. Earlier, Mr. Katrougalos met with the Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodriguez and, in a very warm climate, they discussed bilateral issues, particularly in the sector of economic cooperation. In his speech to the Council, Mr. Katrougalos referred to the common historical experiences of Greece and the countries of Latin America. Furthermore, he expressed the Greek side’s solidarity with the liberation struggles of the Cuban people and his particular satisfaction at the new prospects opened up by the recent agreement for cooperation between Cuba and the EU.


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136 marijuana plants, stolen weapons seized from Goose GREEK house

GOOSE CREEK, SC (WBTW) - Live plants, nearly 75 pounds of marijuana, and firearms were seized from a grow house at 114 Mimosa Lane in Goose ...


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Germany should 'DISTRIBUTE WEALTH' in eurozone! GREEK MEP makes SHOCK demand

GREEK MEP Eva Kaili demanded Germany make a “fair distribution” of wealth in Europe as Greece and Italy remain to be the two countries most ...


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Macedonian PM says name change to be put to a public vote

Macedonia and Greece are near agreement on a name change that has vexed bilateral relations since the 1990s. Greece has used its leverage within NATO and the EU to block its neighbor from joining those clubs.


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Chef’s Quick Tip: Greek Lasagna

Here are the amazing dishes featured in Tina Redwine's Chef Quick Tips. Here are the amazing dishes featured in Tina Redwine's Chef Quick Tips. Here are the amazing dishes featured in Tina Redwine's Chef Quick Tips. Here are the amazing dishes featured in ...


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Qatar Airways touches down at Mykonos International Airport in GREECE

Chief Executive Officer of Fraport GREECE, Mr. Alexander Zinell, said: “It is with great pleasure that all of us at Fraport GREECE welcome Qatar Airways' ...


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Macedonian PM calls for referendum on new name

PM Zoran Zaev says he expects to have final deal with his Greek counterpart by Friday.


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Lower core income squeezes Greek lender Eurobank's profit

ATHENS (Reuters) - Eurobank (EURBr.AT), Greece’s third-largest lender by assets, reported lower net profit in January-to-March compared to the previous quarter as a decline in interest income and commission fees offset reduced provisions for impaired loans.


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Kouroumplis: Greece Continues to Pace the Global Shipping Sector

As the maritime market steers toward Athens, Greece and Posidonia 2018, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News interviews Panagiotis Kouroumplis, the Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy. As the Minister of Shipping for the country with the ...


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Large Investment in D-Marin Marinas in GREECE, Turkey, and Croatia

D-Marin manages ten marinas in Croatia, as well as in GREECE and Turkey, making it one of the largest international chains in the eastern ...


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GREECE REBELS: Thousands of workers take to streets over EU-enforced austerity

The action was organised by GREECE'S largest labour unions, the one representing the private sector, GSEE, and its public sector counterpart ADEDY.


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GREECE gripped by 24-hour anti-austerity general strike

ATHENS, May 30 (Xinhua) -- GREECE on Wednesday was gripped by a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest ongoing ...


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BSM Demonstrates Commitment to Greek Shipping

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) demonstrated its commitment to the Greek shipping industry on May 24th, 2018, during a hospitality event titled ‘The future of shipmanagement’ in Athens, co-organized with MariApps Marine Solutions. More than 120 ...


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GREEK Australian Charged Over $20 Million Cocaine Bust Found Dead in Cell

GREEK Australian Dimitrios Mavris was arrested at Sydney airport a week ago and was due to face court Wednesday but was found dead in his Surry ...


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Greek-Australian Dimitrios Mavris Found Dead in Cell

SYDNEY – A Greek-Australian man accused of smuggling 60 kilograms of cocaine was found dead in his cell, according to ABC (Australian Broadcasting Company) which reported […] The post Greek-Australian Dimitrios Mavris Found Dead in Cell appeared first on The National Herald.


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Cutting Bad Loans, Bailed-out Bank of Cyprus Shows Profit

NICOSIA – Five years after an economic crisis brought on by bad loans and losses on devalued Greek bonds, the Bank of Cyprus showed a […] The post Cutting Bad Loans, Bailed-out Bank of Cyprus Shows Profit appeared first on The National Herald.


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Boston Loses Michael Schlow’s Greek Restaurant

A Greek restaurant run by an acclaimed Boston chef and restaurateur closed down this week after almost three years operating in Back Bay. Michael Schlow’s Doretta Taverna and Raw Bar (79 Park Plaza, Boston) shuttered on Tuesday, May 29, according to ...


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The 40th Greek food fair!

WEBVTT RHEYA: WE MOVED BACK TO THE KITCHEN WITH SIBLINGS PETER AND MEGAN. THEY WILL BE SERVING UP TASTY DISHES AT THE GREEK FOOD AFFAIR IN DES MOINES. TELL US ALL WHAT YOU WITH UP, IT SMELLS AMAZING. >> WILL START WITH SOME OF THE MAIN EVENT. WE HAVE A ...


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Greek workers strike over austerity

Moving trains, planes and ships were all hard to find in Greece on Wednesday as much of the country ground to a halt. Workers are striking against a new wave of austerity measures that are due to kick in after the nation's third international bailout ...


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Is Italy the new GREECE? We should all be so lucky

A picture taken on May 30, 2018 shows an Italian flag in front of the European Union flag. Italy, one of the European Union's biggest economies, has ...


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Macedonia to hold referendum over name dispute with GREECE

Macedonia and GREECE are close to resolving their decades-old name dispute. Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will meet his Greek counterpart ...


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GREECE at a stand still as thousands strike against austerity

Athens, GREECE - Flags and banners fluttered above a steady stream of protesters, who chanted anti-austerity slogans as they marched through the ...


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Weekly Accommodation Update

Total number of places in GREECE: 25,084. Current population: 21,168. Actual capacity: 21,799. Occupancy rate2: 97.1% ...


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Stones vs Tear gas as Greeks protest austerity on general strike day

Stones flew through the air,  tear gas and sound flares were fired when a group of angry young protesters attacked riot police during the protest rallies on the General Strike day, on Wednesday. Holding batons with red flags a leftist group attacked a police bus. A little earlier, a group of some 50 people threw … The post Stones vs Tear gas as Greeks protest austerity on general strike day appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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30% of Greece’s workers earn monthly just €385 gross, i.e. below unemployment allowance

Thirty percent of Greece’s workers, that is more than 620,000 people, in private sector earn just 385.83 euros gross. Their net income is below the unemployment benefit.This has to do with the increasing rates in part-time jobs and the low salaries and wages in austerity and bailout agreements Greece. According to data released by unified … The post 30% of Greece’s workers earn monthly just €385 gross, i.e. below unemployment allowance appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Macedonia: Any new country name to be put to a referendum

Macedonia's prime minister says any new name for his country that is agreed with neighboring Greece will be put to a referendum to be held later this year.


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Where's Larry? Saints Constantine and Helen, Greek Food Festival

It has become one of the events of spring that many look forward to all year and it continues this weekend as the Greek Food Festival is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday Saints Constantine and Helen, the Greek orthodox church. This a food festival ...


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