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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Greek Groups Bring Lawsuit Against Macedonia Name Deal

ATHENS, Greece — Greek opponents of an agreement that calls for neighboring Macedonia to change its name to "North Macedonia" and for Greece to end its objections to the country joining NATO have filed a lawsuit seeking to have the deal declared ...


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Weather forecast: Mostly fair on Friday throughout GREECE

Mostly fair weather is expected throughout GREECE on Friday, according to ANA. Clouds and temperatures will be recorded between 18C and 27C in ...


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Princess Marie-Chantal of GREECE'S warning to Meghan Markle to 'stay away' from this

She is the wife of Pavlos, Crown Prince of GREECE, son of King Constantine II of GREECE. Marie-Chantal told Paris Match, a French magazine, her ...


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Woman hospitalized after house fire in GREECE

GREECE, N.Y. (WHAM) - One woman was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after a house fire in GREECE. Firefighters said it happened on Morrow ...


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Facebook blocks Greece supervisor from boosting posts about July 4th events

Facebook blocks Greece supervisor from boosting posts about July 4th events Running and fireworks posts considered political and denied on Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich's page. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: https://on.rocne.ws/2MzfDvd


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The obstacles on Macedonia’s road to the EU

SOLZA GRCEVA’s face curdles into a sneer as she traces the betrayal of her nation. Over coffee in Skopje, the capital of the country that may soon no longer officially be known as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ms Grceva outlines her grievances. The government’s “illegal” agreement with Greece last month to rebrand the country North Macedonia, she says, was a “gesture of weakness and capitulation”. What Macedonians call themselves will now be judged in Athens, forging an “Orwellian” state. Ms Grceva, a former MP now running a new centrist party, is far from alone in her anger. When your columnist asks for the bill, it turns out to have been settled by a sympathetic eavesdropper. The name issue is one of the sillier disputes in a region hardly lacking them. The Greeks believe that plain “Macedonia” implies a claim on their northern regions of the same name; a suggestion the (ex-Yugoslav) Macedonians consider offensive and absurd. To say that passions run deep on this is like saying...


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UK winning war on illegal bird trapping in GREEK Cyprus

The number of songbirds killed in illegal trapping in the GREEK Cypriot administration has dropped significantly, thanks to efforts made by the British ...


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GREEK yogurt brand Chobani scores funding from HOOPP, TPG exits

Chobani, a GREEK yogurt brand, has secured funding from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. No financial terms were disclosed. As a result of the ...


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GREEK Style Bolognese Pasta (Makaronia Me Kima) Recipe by Tassos Antoniou

Pasta Bolognese: you probably know it as the beloved pasta dish from Bologna, Italy, but perhaps you didn't know that GREEKS have put their own twist ...


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GREEK-Austrian rail company's cargo service

Greece's second private railway company, following the privatization of Trainose, is about to make its first journey on the GREEK public rail network.


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Obituary: Homer Ypsilantis, Former Greek Orthodox Church Official

ARLINGTON, MA – Homer Nicholas Ypsilantis, of Arlington, Mass., passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018. Beloved husband of Georgia (Lempesis) Ypsilantis. Devoted father of Nicholas H. Ypsilantis and his wife Kathy, Evan H. Ypsilantis and his wife Effie ...


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Hammerin’ Hank Goldberg Shares Stories of Legendary Jimmy the Greek

The post Hammerin’ Hank Goldberg Shares Stories of Legendary Jimmy the Greek appeared first on SportsHandle. SportsHandle.com is back for more podcasting. In this episode, “The Hedge – Why I Gamble with Jimmy Shapiro” welcomes legendary ESPN ...


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GREECE'S support for FYROM

If we escape our own domestic tug-of-war and try to assess GREECE'S position and role in the region, as well as the dangers it faces, we will easily ...


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Tripsta-owned Airtickets.gr and Travelplanet24 suspend sales in GREECE

Tripsta SA, the parent company of travel sites Airtickets.gr and Travelplanet24, announced on Thursday the suspension of all new ticket sales as part ...


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As GREEK Royalty Collector Fails, Rights Holders Weigh Whether Government Can Find Their Money

But the situation at its GREEK counterpart AEPI (the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Intellectual Property) is downright epic. Like all performance ...


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Ruins of Paestum famous for 3 well-preserved ancient Greek temples

If you were dropped into Paestum and not told the location, you’d think you were in Greece. But you are in Salerno, Italy, where the remains of three Greek temples, with beautifully carved columns, stand among ancient ruins cradled between coastal ...


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Call the Fire Department! Emily Ratajkowski's Bikini Body Is Smokin' Hot in Greece

Emily Ratajkowski is currently vacationing with her pals in Greece, and we're just going to keep it real with you: we have major FOMO! On Thursday, the 27-year-old model slipped into a sexy orange bikini for a little fun in the sun. Emily appeared to have ...


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GREEK Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

GREEK Burgers. 1 lb. lean ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ...


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Turkish F-16s and CN-235 violate GREEK air space

Seven Turkish jets violated GREEK national air space six times in the ... The planes were identified and intercepted by GREEK jets in accordance with ...


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14 Pan-Macedonian associations appeal to Council of State for annulment of FYROM-Greece agreement

They claim it violates the Greek Constitution


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Follow Greeks from the Diaspora on a visit to the Holy Mountain in Macedonia

Father and two sons visit Mount Athos


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GREECE: Companies to benefit from new EUR 400m leasing finance scheme following successful ...

The first dedicated leasing finance initiative in GREECE by the European Investment Bank follows the successful implementation of a EUR 1 billion SME ...


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GREECE'S Trainose Now Accepting Payments by PayPal

GREECE has evolved into a key market for PayPal, as it is expected to welcome some 32 million visitors in 2018, including travelers from the US, the UK ...


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'No problem': Tsipras cool with Germany sending migrants back to GREECE to 'share the burden'

Athens “doesn't care” if some migrants return from Germany to GREECE as part of a possible deal with Berlin, PM Alexis Tsipras said. His words are in ...


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Distributing More Than Just Power: HEDNO's CEO Brings Jobs, Capital, and Clean Energy to GREECE

As GREECE transforms itself into the working horse it was prior to the economic crisis, its electricity sector is in the midst of several dynamic changes.


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Lindsay Lohan to begin filming new Reality TV show in GREECE

It will centre upon her life in GREECE, where she has launched clubs in Athens, Mykonos and with plans to open another one on Rhodes island.


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ABC journalist Liz Jackson dies on holiday in GREECE

ABC journalist Liz Jackson dies on holiday in GREECE ... “She died peacefully in her sleep while on holiday in GREECE with [her husband] Martin [Butler] ...


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Griekenland.net: Apartments in GREECE favored by Dutch tourists

The mainland in GREECE, particular the Peloponnese, is popular for camping. To stay on the sea during their holidays in GREECE, cruise or sailing boat, ...


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Bulgaria, GREECE and Serbia in 5G deal for cross-border vehicles in Sofia

Bulgaria, GREECE and Serbia have jointly agreed to develop experimental 5G cross-border corridors that will allow for the testing of driverless vehicles.


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Goldair-ÖBB joint venture launches rail freight routes in GREECE

A relevant ceremony was scheduled to mark RCLG's first freight route, in the presence of Austrian ambassador to GREECE Andrea Ikic-Böhm.


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Egypt, GREECE, Cyprus defense ministers attend joint air, naval drill

CAIRO, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The defense ministers of Egypt, GREECE and Cyprus attended on Thursday the main phase of the ongoing joint air and ...


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Hill International to Provide Project Management Services for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation's ...

PHILADELPHIA and ATHENS, GREECE, June 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing ...


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West Nile virus has infected 4 people in GREECE

The number of people in GREECE that have contracted the West Nile virus has risen to four, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) ...


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Italy threatens to veto EU migration deal

Merkel wins support from France, Spain and Greece at summit that could decide her fate


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GREEK Air Travel Firms Freezes New Ticket Sales

In a dramatic development on Thursday, a GREEK-owned air travel firm suspended new ticket sales and made 180 workers in Athens redundant.


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GREEK Mayor Invites Superstar Beyoncé to Milos

The Municipality of Milos has invited popular US singer Beyoncé to visit the island, following the release of a new music video clip featuring the Venus ...


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GREEK OTA Tripsta/airtickets Temporarily Suspends Operations

GREEK online travel agent Tripsta/airtickets on Thursday, June 28, announced that it is temporarily suspending the issuance of new airline tickets.


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For salmon season, give the fish a GREEK twist

The recipe is almost boringly simple: grilled fish with GREEK salad that is chopped down to salsa size. But the angel is in the details. The fish is briefly ...


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This is when the new GREEK restaurant is opening in Exeter

The opening date for Exeter's brand new GREEK taverna has been revealed. 'Taverna Opa' which will be based at 35 South Street , will be open to the ...


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Is GREEK Yogurt Really Healthier Than Regular Yogurt?

GREEK yogurt is one of those foods that has acquired what marketers call a “health halo,” meaning consumers often believe it offers health benefits ...


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Why Labour is obsessed with GREEK politics

GREEK words loom large in politics, although some are better-known than others. Most people recognise the term “democracy”. “Politics” itself has ...


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Vanderbilt pays $5M for Greek Row property

Vanderbilt University has paid $5 million for a property located within the campus’s Greek Row. The seller was Tennessee Delta Phi Kappa PSI House Corp., according to a state document. The address is 103 24th Ave. S. Tennessee Delta Phi Kappa PSI House ...


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Appeals Court Overturns Guilty Verdict for Irianna, Periklis

ATHENS – A five-member criminal appeals court on Thursday returned a unanimous verdict of “not guilty” for the postgraduate student known in the Greek media […] The post Appeals Court Overturns Guilty Verdict for Irianna, Periklis appeared first on The National Herald.


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Opa! Festival in Troy, Michigan with Stella Metsovas Cooking Demo

TROY, MI – The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church held its 25th Annual Opa! Festival June 22-24 in Troy. The longest running Greek Festival in […] The post Opa! Festival in Troy, Michigan with Stella Metsovas Cooking Demo appeared first on The National Herald.


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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Show Off Their Heated Romance While Vacationing in Greece

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos certainly know how to do vacation right! The couple has been enjoying some quality family time in Greece, and by the looks of it, they're having a blast. Aside from sharing some adorable family photos and celebrating Team ...


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American-Israeli basketball coach tapped to lead Greek team

American-Israeli basketball coach David Blatt has signed a two-year deal to coach a Greek team amid rumors that he would return to the NBA. Blatt, 59, signed Wednesday with Olympiacos Piraeus for a reported $1.8 million. He coached Darussafaka Istanbul for ...


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Greek business scion in battle for construction group

Leonidas Bobolas, the scion of a powerful Athens business family, is battling to keep control of Greece’s largest construction company in a test of its willingness to adopt international corporate governance standards as the country emerges from a ...


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Judicial probe opens over death threats against Greek FM

ATHENS, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Greece's Supreme Court prosecutor ordered a probe on Thursday after Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias complained of having received more than 800 letters containing threats against his life and his family, Greek national news ...


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David Blatt to coach Greek basketball team

Blatt, 59, signed Wednesday with Olympiacos Piraeus for a reported $1.8 million. He coached Darussafaka Istanbul for the past two years. In April, Blatt reportedly was interviewed for the head coaching job with the NBA’s New York Knicks, but did not get ...


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Waiting for the sun: Floods and winds put Greek summer on hold

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greeks who would usually be basking in the early summer sun have kept behind closed doors this week as winds and heavy rains washed away sunbeds and sent floods crashing into some resorts. Freak weather conditions drenched towns and ...


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