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Friday, August 10, 2018

Dream job: A cat sanctuary is seeking a caretaker to live on a Greek island and look after its 55 cats

God's Little People Cat Rescue is a sanctuary located on the Greek island of Syros. The organization shared an August 5 job posting on Facebook, looking for a caretaker to live on the island and look ...


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The Men Who Bone While The World Burns

Dimitris Tsiopos, 35, a Greek web designer and marketer, is still wrapping his head around the fact that the dramatic dip in income he has experienced in the wake of the Greek crisis has somehow put him on fire.


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Get Paid To Live On A Greek Island And Play With Cats

GREECE (CBS) – Love taking care of cats and want to live in paradise? Well, you can get paid to do both on a Greek island! God’s Little People Cat Rescue is hiring a caretaker to look after dozens of ...


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Casino sector in Greece continues to struggle in H1 2018; only Mont Parnes, Hyatt Regency post improved results

The casino sector in Greece continues to struggle, according to first half 2018 results, with both the number of visitors, revenues and profits also down for the sector as a whole. Adding to the local ...


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Pebble Mosaic Unearthed in Western Greece

ARTA, GREECE—Tornos News reports that a mosaic made of pebbles was discovered in a bathhouse near the center of the ancient city of Ambracia, which is located in northwestern Greece. The round mosaic ...


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Family Shares Story of Greek-American Airman Missing since WWII

WATERTOWN, MA – The dramatic World War II story of Sgt. Michael Pappas (Papadopulos) was shared by members of his family on August 7 at […] The post Family Shares Story of Greek-American Airman Missing since WWII appeared first on The National Herald.


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Diplomatic War Heats Up, Greece Strikes Out at Russia

ATHENS – The tit-for-tat tug o’war of diplomatic fire between Greece and Russia has escalated with Greece’s Foreign Ministry lashing out at Russian retaliation for […] The post Diplomatic War Heats Up, Greece Strikes Out at Russia appeared first on The National Herald.


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Animal Sanctuary on the Greek Island of Syros Wants to Pay You to Take Care of 55 Cats

Before you can fully commit to becoming a cat person, you need the space and the money to support your feline family. Thankfully, a cat sanctuary in Greece is willing to offer you all of the above. As ...


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Greece ‘Throwing Lifeline’ to Syrian Regime by Importing Phosphates: Report

An investigation has claimed Greek firms are buying phosphates from the regime of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, who is attempting to return to EU markets. The investigation in Politico.eu claimed Gre...


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On the True Nature of Handloading and Greek Mythology

In response to my post of July 27th on the evils of bad brass, Fieldkorn observes that factory ammo is so good now that there’s not much point in handloading anymore, and that handloaders are like the ...


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European Commission: Russia meddling in Greek affairs is unacceptable

Disrespect for other countries’ sovereignty and interference in their domestic affairs is unacceptable, said EC spokesperson Carlos Martin


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You Can Get Paid to Live on a GREEK Island and Care for 55 Cats

This job is on the GREEK island of Syros with a population of around 21,000. The rescue is looking for "a mature and genuinely passionate cat lover ...


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Sports news roundup, Aug. 9: GREEK teen Tsitsipas upsets Djokovic in Toronto

GREEK teen Stefanos Tsitsipas upset Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 on Thursday in the Rogers Cup in Toronto.


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An ancient earring found in Jersualem hints at extent of GREEK influence

A gold earring discovered at an archaeological site just outside Jerusalem's walled city dates back to the second or third century B.C., during the ...


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Global jitters hit GREEK bonds

Just days before Greece is to emerge from its international bailouts, upheaval in international markets took a toll on GREEK bonds on Thursday, driving ...


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Charity seeks cat lover for GREEK island

The Thrillist travel website reports that charity God's Little People Cat Rescue is hiring for a role on the GREEK island of Syros to take care of 55 cats.


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Chobani Designed Tubes of Squeezable GREEK Yogurt to Help Consumers Make Healthier Food ...

You've maybe seen sour cream in a squeezable tube, but yogurt behemoth Chobani wants to offer consumers a healthier alternative for all your ...


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Russian meddling in GREEK domestic affairs 'unacceptable', Commission says

In the meantime, the GREEK ministry of foreign affairs issued a fierce statement on 10 August, hinting that the close cooperation between Ankara and ...


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ECB says waiver for GREEK debt revoked, effective Aug. 21

The European Central Bank announced on Friday it is revoking a waiver on GREEK bonds, with the decision coming into effect on August 21, a day ...


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You Could Get Paid to Live on a GREEK Island and Cuddle Cats All Day

“A very special position and living circumstance on offer on a little GREEK island called Syros (a small paradise no less!) for a mature and genuinely ...


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Dream job alert: Get paid to live on a stunning Greek island with 55 cats

The daily hustle got you down? God's Little People Cat Rescue on the Greek Island of Syros is looking to hire a live-in caretaker. The job comes with free housing and a salary, according to a post on ...


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Bailout exit to make it harder for Greek banks to get cheap credit

Greece’s exit from its bailout programme later this month is widely viewed as a big step forward in declaring an end to the crisis in the eurozone’s most troubled economy. But for the country’s banks, ...


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Wanted: Someone to live on a beautiful Greek island with 55 cats

If the idea of lounging with dozens of cars while watching the sun settle into the Aegean Sea sounds like your idea of paradise on earth, it's time to dust off the luggage. God's Little People Cat Res...


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ECB revokes waiver on Greek bonds, into effect on August 21

The European Central Bankannounced it is revokingthe socalled waiver exceptionally guaranteed government bonds effective on August 21 a move that had beenexpected As s


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UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Greek FC PAOK over fans misconduct

The UEFA announced to TASS earlier in the day that it had decided against opening a probe into numerous reports on an alleged assault on Russian journalists


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EU Confronts Member States Issuing Citizenship for Money

DW - The European Commission is calling on EU countries to be more cautious when granting citizenships, according to an interview with Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova published in the German daily _Die Welt_ on Tuesday. Jourova said an increasing number of EU member states had been issuing citizenship to third-country nationals if they had previously invested large sums of money in their respective countries. The Commission was "extremely concerned" about the escalation of "golden passports," being offered, the Czech politician said. EU countries offering "golden visa" programs included: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Between 2013 and 2017, Hungary also ran a golden visa program. Transparency International accused them of running essentially "secret" schemes without EU oversight or disclosure of statistics, with the Schengen zone and the single European market as the key selling point.  'Serious security risk' "The granting of citizenship poses a serious security risk because it gives beneficiaries all the rights of EU citizens and allows them to move freely throughout the Union." Jourova told _Die Welt_. "The EU must not become a safe haven for criminals, corruption and dirty money," she continued. The newspaper singled out Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Bulgaria, Portugal, Lithuania, Latvia and Hungary as examples of EU states that had handed out a significant number of citizenships to wealthy Russians, Chinese, Africans and Turkish people in exchange for investment.  Jourova insisted member states needed to "quickly adopt" new EU laws on combating money laundering. "We don't want any trojan horses in the EU," she said. "Some member states must do more to ensure citizenship is not awarded to criminals." Possession of an EU passport infers rights such as free movement inside the 28-nation bloc. Which EU states sell citizenship? About 87 percent of people who acquired citizenship in an EU state in 2016 were previously citizens of a non-EU country, with a total of 863,300 citizenships granted — a 19 percent increase compared to 2015. Berlin-based anti-corruption lobby group Transparency International said it was possible to "buy" citizenship in these countries under the following criteria: Austria: National legislation allows citizenship to be granted for "rendering exceptional services in the interest of the Republic," and while a minimum contribution is not specified by law, the price tag is reported to be as high as €10 million ($11.6 million). Cyprus: Citizenship can be acquired after investing €2 million in real estate, companies or government bonds. Earlier this year, Cyprus introduced plans to cap the number of Golden Visas it handed out to 700. Hungary: Under Hungary's now suspended program, investment of €300,000 in special Hungarian government bonds, to be repaid in full after five years with a fixed interest rate of 2 percent. Latvia: In 2010, the program gave five-year residence permits to applicants who invested as little as €71,150 in real estate. In 2014, the minimum investment amount increased to €275,000 in response to masses of applications. Lithuania: Applicants must run a company with a minimum of three full-time employees and an equity value of €28,000, and hold at least one third of its shares. Malta: Contribution of €650,000 to Government Development Fund, an additional contribution of €25,000 per family member, a further €150,000 investment in approved instruments, a minimum property purchase of €350,000 or lease of a residential property in Malta for a period of 5 years, at an annual rent of at least €16,000. Portugal: Capital contribution of up to €1 million or real estate investment equal to or above €500,000 or €350,000 if property is located in urban regeneration areas, or the creation of 10 jobs.  Entire EU put at risk Eka Rostomashvili, Transparency's Advocacy & Campaigns Coordinator said the "golden visa" schemes put the entire EU at risk, including member states that did not operate such schemes. Golden visas were being issued to investors who lacked "genuine motivation for investment in a given country by both the applicants and occasionally by the public agencies operating these schemes," Rostomashvili told DW. As a result, real estate prices were spiking, for example, in Portugal, she said, adding that "some schemes might need to be shut down; some might need to be significantly reformed." Instead of the secrecy, the EU "needs to adopt a common framework," said the Transparency spokesperson. "There needs to be clear criteria for citizenship- and residency-by-investment programs. . 


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ECB ends Greek banks' access to cheapest credit

The European Central Bank on Friday said it has decided to cancel a special lifeline giving Greek banks access to cheap credit when the country exits its bailout programme later this month. The liftin...


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Greek Cat Sanctuary Seeks Caretaker to Live With 55 Cats

It's everyone's dream to make a living doing what they love, but few of us will likely realize that dream as fully as whoever gets the position just posted to God's Little People Cat Rescue's Facebook ...


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11 amazing all-inclusive hotels in the Greek Islands

An expert guide to the best all-inclusive hotels in the Greek Islands, including the top places to stay for kid's clubs, family-friendly facilities, watersports, beach access, swimming pools, spas, te...


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Greece says Russia's decision to expel diplomats "arbitrary"

ATHENS, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Greece on Friday criticized Russia's decision earlier this week to expel two Greek diplomats in a retaliatory move. The Greek Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Russ...


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UEFA opts out of probe into reports on assault against Russian journalists in Greece

According to Russian journalists, security and stewards, responsible for safety at the sports facility, were inactive as Greek football fans assaulted them


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Two photos show how different the billionaire haven of Mykonos is for travelers who aren't swimming in money

[1 Greece Mykonos Santorini Travel Billionaires Islands (28 of 44)]Harrison Jacobs/Business Insider * THE GREEK ISLAND OF MYKONOS IS KNOWN AS A PARTY CAPITAL AND IS A VACATION HOT SPOT FOR MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES. * MORE THAN ANY PLACE I'VE VISITED IN RECENT MEMORY, THE ISLAND FEELS LIKE TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PLACES DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU ARE WILLING TO SPEND. * THAT PERCEPTION WAS DRIVEN HOME BY THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MY STAY AT A $130/NIGHT GUESTHOUSE AND A $1,000/NIGHT ROOM AT ONE OF THE ISLAND'S RITZIEST RESORTS. ------------------------- Perhaps more than any place I’ve visited in recent memory, Mykonos, an island in Greece notorious as a vacation hotspot for the rich and famous, feels like two completely different places depending on how much you are willing to spend on your vacation. For those traveling on a budget, Mykonos can feel like a beautiful but prohibitively expensive place, with little bang for your buck. If you have the money to travel in luxury, Mykonos will fulfill every fantasy you’ve ever had of Greece.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: Lessons in longevity from Ikaria, Greece — where some of the healthiest people on earth live SEE ALSO: * I asked 3 early retirees how people know they're ready to stop working, and they all said the same thing * The Obamas are worth 30 times more than when they entered the White House in 2008 — here's how they spend their millions * People assume trust-fund babies are spoiled 20-somethings born with silver spoons — but they're not always who you think SEE ALSO: I VISITED THE GLITTERING GREEK ISLAND OF MYKONOS, THE SUMMER DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR BILLIONAIRES — AND IT'S A VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE IF YOU AREN'T SWIMMING IN MONEY SEE ALSO: A LOCAL IN GREECE GAVE ME A TIP TO VISITING THE COUNTRY, AND IT'S THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYTHING YOU'VE BEEN TOLD


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Greek Bond Yields Rise Amid International Tensions

International market strife over U.S. sanctions on Russia and Turkey has had a knock-on effect with Greek bond yields breaking the four-percent mark on Thursday. The bad news comes as Greece prepares ...


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Greek diplomats expelled from Russia to leave Moscow on August 11-12

They are expected to leave Russia during the upcoming weekend


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Greek Banks Face Higher Costs Post-Bailout as ECB Ends Waiver

Greek lenders face higher financing costs after the European Central Bank said it will stop accepting the country’s government debt as collateral from Aug. 21, the day after the nation’s bailout progr...


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Greece decries Russia's tit-for-tat move to expel diplomats

Athens, Greece - Greece has condemned Russia's expulsion of its embassy workers in Moscow, the latest development in a diplomatic spat that has seen tit-for-tat measures from both countries. Russia's ...


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ECB President Mario Draghi announces the end waiver for Greek bonds from August 20

This means Greek bonds can no longer be used for collateral for loans


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Greece Hits Out at Turkish ‘Comrades’ Russia Amid Diplomatic Row

The Greek Foreign Ministry, Athens. Greece has hit back at Russia over Moscow’s recent expulsion of Greek diplomats, pointedly referring to it as a “comrade in arms” of regional rival Turkey. In a sta...


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Greece to lose access to cheapest ECB cash

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will revoke from Aug. 21 an exemption granted to Greece from its minimum credit rating requirement, it said on Friday, shutting banks’ access to cheap c...


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Chinese Red Cross donates to Greek fire fund

The Red Cross Society of China has donated US$100,000 to Greece in order to the support the ongoing relief efforts in areas of the country struck by July's devastating fire. Wang Qiang, the charge d'a...


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Novak Djokovic shocked by Greek teen Stefanos Tsitsipas in third round at Rogers Cup

TORONTO – Greek teen Stefanos Tsitsipas upset Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3 on Thursday in the Rogers Cup. The 19-year-old Tsitsipas broke the ninth-seeded Serb’s serve early i...


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Photos: Take a look back at Greece Olympia football through the years

Photos: Take a look back at Greece Olympia football through the years As the 2018 football season approaches, we hope you enjoy this look back at some of the memorable players and games in Greece Olym...


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Greece says Moscow tried to bribe Greek officials, 'comrade in arms' with Turkey

The Greek foreign ministry issued a scathing response to Russia’s expulsion of two Greek diplomats, which it characterised as arbitrary and retaliatory. The statement said that Greece’s prior expulsio...


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Greek Foreign Ministry: Moscow is Turkey’s ‘comrade in arms’, expulsion of Greek diplomats unjustifiable

'Since it began fighting as a comrade in arms with Turkey, providing it with a number of facilitations in the security sector, it appears to be steadily distancing itself from positions befitting the ...


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Three dead, 60 infected as Nile fever hits Greece

Three people have died from West Nile fever after an outbreak in Athens which has infected 60 people this year, Greek authorities said Friday, indicating they were monitoring the situation carefully. ...


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Car drives off road, flips over into creek in Greece

Police are investigating after a car went off the road and into the backyard of a home before flipping over into a creek in Greece. It happened on North Greece Road just before midnight Thursday. A ne...


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Greece is leaving financial crisis behind: official

ATHENS, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Greece is leaving the eight-year financial crisis behind and is moving into the future, Grigoris Stergioulis, Chairman of Enterprise Greece, the official trade and investme...


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Still Eurozone’s Highest, Greek Jobless Rate Falls Below 20%

ATHENS – Greece’s unemployment rate, which hit a record 27.9 percent in September, 2013, fell to 19.5 percent in May but is still the highest […] The post Still Eurozone’s Highest, Greek Jobless Rate Falls Below 20% appeared first on The National Herald.


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As Bailouts End Looms, Market Jitters Blocking Greek Return

With three international bailouts of 326 billion euros ($373.25 billion) ending on Aug. 20 after more than eight years, markets are showing jitters over the […] The post As Bailouts End Looms, Market Jitters Blocking Greek Return appeared first on The National Herald.


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Our Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: Vegan Food

Vegans have a huge variety of fresh, local food to select in Greece. Below are basic words for vegan food and common phrases you may […] The post Our Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: Vegan Food appeared first on The National Herald.


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