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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

He fed Macon’s rich and famous and died a fugitive in his native Greece

Restaurateur Leo Asimakopoulos fled a drug charge in Macon nearly two dozen years ago but many will never forget him. The culinary legend with a curly mop of dark hair, who was part of a team that bro...


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West Nile Virus Deaths in Greece Rise to 16

An official from the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (KEELPNO) said on Wednesday that 16 people have died as a result of contracting the West Nile virus in Greece, out of a total of 133 ...


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Sharp Increase of Arrivals for Greek Airports in 2018, Data Reveal

A sharp increase between January and July 2018, compared to the same period last year, has been seen regarding the number of arrivals in Greek airports. The increase is double-digit and has ...


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Turkish Cypriot man arrested for alleged espionage for Cyprus

A man in Turkish-occupied  Cyprus has been arrested over alleged espionage for Greek Cyprus, Turkish media report on Wednesday. The man allegedly took pictures of Turkish soldiers at the port of Famagusta. According to daily Hurriyet, the “Turkish Cypriot police said they were intercepting the man, identified as Mehmet Besimoğlu, over suspicions that he was … The post Turkish Cypriot man arrested for alleged espionage for Cyprus appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Syrian Refugee Once Hailed as a Hero is Arrested by Greece Police

Greek police have arrested and charged a Syrian refugee with helping migrants illegally enter the country. Yusra Mardini was arrested in what the Greek police are calling an operation aimed at ...


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FYROM government determined to win referendum on Greece-FYROM accord

Dimitrov said that FYROM has built a “bridge of friendship” with Balkan peoples, and especially the Greeks, in order to “unlock” accession talks with Nato. FYROM’s foreign minister, Nikola Dimitrov, t...


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Virus claims 37 lives in Serbia and GREECE

In GREECE, the disease has focused on three areas: the Peloponnese Peninsula; around Athens; and around Thessaloniki in the north, the Greek news ...


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GREECE boom drives Caribtours expansion

South Africa is another area of further growth in the operator's 2019 brochure collection – which goes live on September 6 with Our Caribbean and Our ...


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Deadly violence widespread amid poor conditions in Moria refugee camp in GREECE'S Lesbos

Unable to face the horrors of appalling living conditions in the Moria refugee camp on GREECE'S Lesbos, refugee children as young as 10 have ...


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Greek Passenger Ferry Catches Fire, Prompting Evacuation

A firefighting vessel tries to extinguish a fire on the Eleftherios Venizelos ferry, at the port of Piraeus, GREECE, August 29, 2018. (Reuters/Alkis ...


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Anarchists protest close Israel-GREECE relations

This development comes a year after Rubicon members vandalized the Israeli embassy in GREECE to protest Israeli policies toward Palestinians.


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Ex-Man City ace Toure on way to GREECE

Toure has been without a club since leaving Manchester City at the end of last season. The Mirror says he is set to continue his career in GREECE with ...


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Hanwha Q Cells powers 500 kW C&I installation in GREECE

Recently, GREECE energy regulator RAE received applications for 300 MW of solar PV to be tendered throughout 2018, building the foundations for ...


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The Greek government has put renewed pressure on Britain to return the Parthenon Marbles to the ...

Greek culture minister Lydia Koniordou wrote to Jeremy Wright, the culture secretary, inviting UK officials to GREECE to discuss the return of the ancient ...


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Is Britain Going the Way of GREECE?

He turns to Greek tragedy, meaning in the first place the tragedy of GREECE and by extension and warning the fate lying in wait for Britain.


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GREECE'S Intralot extends Iddaa contract with Turkish lottery

Greek lottery systems provider Intralot announced on Tuesday the signing of a new contract between Turkish state lottery firm SportToto and Inteltek, ...


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GREECE ferry fire: Passenger ship with more than 1000 on board catches fire

A tourist ferry with more than 1,000 passengers on board has caught fire at the port of Piraeus, in GREECE. The Eleftherios Venizelos, carrying 875 ...


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NYS Senate Candidate Andrew Gounardes Ηighlights His Vision for the Future

BROOKLYN, NY –  Greek-American Democratic candidate for State Senate in Brookyn’s district 22, Andrew Gournardes, faced off against Ross Barkan at the first Democratic primary debate […] The post NYS Senate Candidate Andrew Gounardes Ηighlights His Vision for the Future appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek restaurant opens 6th metro Atlanta location in Gwinnett

Greek restaurant Grecian Gyro has opened its sixth metro Atlanta location in Snellville. Billed as “Atlanta’s longest running Greek restaurant,” it opened its first location in Hapeville 36 years ago, ...


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Seafood Expo Asia to highlight market trends of APAC seafood market and showcase seafood from across the world

Aug 29, 2018 Picture:  HONG KONG, 24 August 2018 --( ASIA TODAY )-- The 9th edition of Seafood Expo Asia organized by Diversified Communications will open its doors in less than two weeks with an exciting line up of expert speakers and exhibitors from around the world including Bulgaria, France, Korea, Spain, Thailand and the USA. Visitors will discover the latest trends, source all types of seafood products and do business with the global seafood community through the many networking opportunities at the expo— taking place 4-6 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Seafood Expo Asia offers a wide range of activities alongside the trade exhibition to further enhanced participants’ experience with their sourcing and purchasing needs for fresh, frozen and processed seafood. This year’s event will feature an inspiring open market-concept Product Showcase, which will highlight a new “Tasty Kitchen” where buyers will be able to taste seafood products from around the world by sampling some of the exhibiting products. The Demonstration Theatre will host a series of culinary demonstrations by professional chefs who will explain how to prepare special seafood species and the best way to consume them. The 2018 Young Chef Challenge, scheduled every day during the exposition, will spotlight eight young chefs eager to show off their culinary talents by using sustainable seafood species to create their dishes. The judging panel, consisting of Mr. Gerhard Passrugger, Executive Chef from Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Mr. Pedro Samper, Executive Chef from The Langham Hong Kong, Miss Vicky Lau, Chef and Owner of Tate Dining Room & Bar, and the event ambassador Gabriel Choy, will deliberate on the winning contestant, which will be announced on the last day of the event (6 September 2018). Celebrity chef, Christian Yang, will also be joining the Young Chef Challenge as guest judge and host a master class on 4 September to demonstrate one of his creative seafood dishes. The latest industry insights will be revealed by global industry players and professionals during the two-day conference program, which will be presented in the Conference Area. Euromonitor International, one of the world’s leading providers for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis will uncover the untapped business potential of processed seafood in Asia Pacific, while IGD (The Institute of Grocery Distribution) will present the changing face of retail in Asia, covering Asia’s grocery market development, trends, new retail innovation and best practice on fresh seafood in-store. Guangdong Evergreen Group will highlight how technology in aquaculture will ensure production of quality and safer seafood, Eachmile Technologies Pte, Ltd will examine blockchain application for data ecosystem for the global seafood industry. A panel discussion, led by SeafoodSource’s editor, Chris Chase, and fellow panelists from Grand Hyatt, KLG Fine Food, ADMCF and Dah Chong Hong will explore the business opportunities and consumer trends in Asia within the realm of sustainable seafood. With over 200 exhibiting companies from more than 30 countries, this year’s Seafood Expo Asia will offer attendees opportunity to access authentic up-to-date business information and view and taste seafood products from around the world. Newly exhibiting countries in 2018 include: Bulgaria, Fiji, Greece, Kiribati, Monaco, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Romania, Solomon Islands and Tonga. They will be joining Thailand, Korea, USA, Spain, France and Taiwan that are among the 21 returning country pavilions. Trade visitors will also be able to explore seafood from the newly added pavilions from Ireland, China, Japan and Solomon Islands. For more information or to register a free trade pass, please visit http://www.seafoodexpo.com/asia. -Ends About Seafood Expo Asia Seafood Expo Asia is a trade event where buyers and suppliers of seafood from around the world come together to network and conduct business in the lucrative Hong Kong and Asia Pacific markets. The event’s ninth edition takes place from the 4-6 September 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai, Hong Kong. SeafoodSource.com is the exposition’s official media covering industry news year-round. The exposition is produced by Diversified Communications and is co-located with Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong. About Diversified Communications Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 14 industries including: food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. The company's global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo Asia and SeafoodSource.com. Diversified Communications, in partnership with SeaWeb, also produces SeaWeb Seafood Summit, the world’s premier seafood conference on sustainability. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For media interviews or photographs that accompany this announcement, please contact Ruby Cheung Cred Communication Limited Tel: 2110 3519 Mobile: 6742-9372 Email: ruby@credcommunications.com USA Christine Pedersen, Marketing Director Diversified Communications Phone: +1 207-842-5488 Email: cpedersen@divcom.com - ASIA TODAY News Global Distribution http://www.AsiaToday.com Category:  Food & Beverage Event Trade Show FeaturedNews:  Show in Featured News TopPicture: 


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Greece holds 3 NGO members for allegedly aiding traffickers

ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece have arrested three members of a charity helping migrants on the eastern island of Lesbos for allegedly belonging to a criminal organization that directly facili...


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Corfu police fines man with €30K for pouring petroleum oil on dog

Police on the island of Corfu confirmed it has imposed an administrative fine of 30,000 euros to a man who poured petroleum oil on a dog, tied him at a power column and left the animal under the sun for several hours. The 62-year-old man claimed he poured the fuel on the dog to “have … The post Corfu police fines man with €30K for pouring petroleum oil on dog appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Turkish jets violated Greece’s air space 47 times on a single day

Turkish fighter jets violated Greek national air space a total of 47 times on Tuesday and thus while the Hellenic Air Force was mourning for the death of pilot Major Nikolaos Vassiliou during the crash of a training aircraft. The violations took place over the northeast, central and southeast parts of the Aegean Sea. According … The post Turkish jets violated Greece’s air space 47 times on a single day appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Ferries to remain docked as Greek Seamen’s Federation launches 24h strike

Ferries will remain docked as the Greek Federation of Seamen’s Unions PNO announced it sticks with its decision to launch a nationwide 24-hour strike. The strike is scheduled for Monday, September 3rd 2018. The strike begins at 6 o’ clock Monday morning.  Some media report that the strike affects only ferries, others that it affects … The post Ferries to remain docked as Greek Seamen’s Federation launches 24h strike appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Iraq’s ‘special athletes’ go for gold

Source: www.arabnews.com - Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Author:  AFP ID:  1535550958113428100 Wed, 2018-08-29 17:07 With two gold medals to her name already, Iraqi badminton player Heba Asghar is more determined than ever as she prepares for next year’s Special Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Still only aged 23 now, Asghar won a gold at the 2015 games in the United States as well as in Greece four years earlier. And in March, Asghar, who has Down syndrome, will fly the Iraqi flag again at the Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi. Main category:  Sport Tags:  Special Olympics Heba Asghar Iraq All Related


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This New Lincoln Park Greek Tavern Will Teach Patrons How To Drink Ouzo

No, Louie Alexakis’ new Greek restaurant in Lincoln Park won’t serve gyros, at least not immediately. Alexakis’ suburban restaurant, Avli Estiatorio, has wowed critics for the last two years ...


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Turkish Cypriot man arrested over espionage for Greeks after filming soldiers

A man in Turkish Cyprus has been arrested over espionage for Greek Cyprus after he took photos of Turkish soldiers at the port of Famagusta.


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Greek Heritage Festival opens Friday in Dover

DOVER — The food, music and magic Greece is known for is coming to Dover for the annual Greek Heritage Festival. It will be held Labor Day weekend at the Hellenic Center on Longhill Road. The weekend ...


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Greek ferry strike planned Monday, in post-bailout dispute

ATHENS, Greece — Workers on Greece’s ferries are to hold a 24-hour strike next Monday in a pay dispute linked to the end of the country’s international bailouts. The strike is expected to halt all fer...


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The Latest: Greece: 3 held for allegedly aiding traffickers

Greek police say they have arrested three members of a charity that helps migrants on the eastern island of Lesbos, saying they belonged to a criminal organization that facilitated the illegal entry o...


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Opposing Closer US Ties to Israel, Greek Anarchists Sneak Into Foreign Ministry

JNS.org – The Greek anarchist group Rubicon snuck into their country’s Foreign Ministry building in central Athens on Tuesday to oppose Greek-Israeli military and energy cooperation, in addition to th...


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Syrian refugee volunteer detained in Greece

Mytilene (Greece) (AFP) - Greek police have charged a Syrian refugee, once hailed for saving people at sea, with helping migrants illegally enter the country, her lawyer said Wednesday. Sarah Mardini, ...


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Ferry Ignites With 1,016 POB In Greece

Smoke rises from the Eleftherios Venizelos ferry as a firefighting vessel tries to extinguish a fire on the ferry, at the port of Piraeus, Greece, August 29, 2018. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis by ...


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This Greek-Jewish Deli is Serving Up Pastrami with a Side of Tikkun Olam

There is a new Jewish deli on the block in Denver’s growing Jewish food scene, located in what is known to locals as the Golden Triangle. From unexpected menu items to a refreshing approach to payroll ...


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Efforts to extinguish the fire continue, as ferry leans to one side

Efforts to extinguish the fire in the passenger ferry Eleftherios Venizelos are in full power at the port of Piraeus still at 3 o’ clock Wednesday afternoon. With water and foam firefighters try to get the fire under control. However, conditions are difficult due as the garage in fully loaded with vehicles. When the ferry … The post Efforts to extinguish the fire continue, as ferry leans to one side appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Budget MEPs approve €34m in EU aid to Greece, Poland, Lithuania and Bulgaria

EUSF aid worth €34 million, to support reconstruction in Greece, Poland, Lithuania and Bulgaria following natural disasters in 2017, was approved by the Budgets Committee on Wednesday. The aid, which ...


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Greece to strengthen cooperation with China under Belt and Road

The foreign ministers of China and Greece have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) related to further cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua ...


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Rescued Syrian Refugees Now Helping Greek Fire Victims

A year after being saved by aid workers off Greece’s Aegean islands as they fled war in Syria, some refugees were trying to return the […] The post Rescued Syrian Refugees Now Helping Greek Fire Victims appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece’s West Nile Mosquito-Borne Virus Death Toll Hits 16

ATHENS – Despite Health Minister Andreas Xanthos downplaying the danger, 16 people have died in Greece after contracting the West Nile virus from mosquitoes, with […] The post Greece’s West Nile Mosquito-Borne Virus Death Toll Hits 16 appeared first on The National Herald.


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What the World Can Learn from the Greek Debt Crisis

Greece’s economic slide is comparable to the U.S. Great Depression


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Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, G. Katrougalos, attends the Informal Meeting of Western Balkan Prime Ministers (Durrës, 27 August 2018)

The Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Katrougalos, represented Greece at the informal meeting of Prime Ministers of the Western Balkans (WB6), in Durrës, Albania. The subject of the meeting was promotion of regional economic integration. In his remarks, Mr. Katrougalos referred to Greece’s longstanding positions in favour of the European perspective of the Balkan countries, with special emphasis on the recent initiatives for promoting political stability and economic cooperation in the region. A salient example of this policy was the Prespes agreement, but Greece has systematically developed bilateral and multilateral relations with all of the countries of the region and has concluded agreements on transfer of know-how and support with all of the Balkan countries in the process of joining the European Union. In the economic sector, Greece is firmly supporting and promoting integration and connectivity policies, particularly in the transport and energy sectors. Mr. Katrougalos also argued that, in parallel with the economic dimension of development, special emphasis must be put on the social dimension. The peoples of the region will not benefit from becoming a pool of cheap labour for the other European countries. Conversely, they need to endeavour to promote their strategic comparative advantages in the improvement of productivity, through investments in human capital and policies for strengthening the social state and the rights and skills of their workers.


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Greece and the Balkans: opportunities across borders

Greece ‘s recent exit from its economic adjustment programme last week has generated some long overdue welcome headlines for the country. But how can the country generate sustainable growth in the com...


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Property tax ENFIA notifications uploaded on Greece’s Tax website

More than 7 million notifications for the payment of Unified Property Tax (ENFIA) have been uploaded on the website of Greek Independent Authority for Tax Revenues taxisnet.gr. 6,331,155 property owners are called to pay a total 0f 3,093,464,173 euros. According to statistics data published by the IATR, the ENFIA 2018 notifications refer to 7,310,185 property … The post Property tax ENFIA notifications uploaded on Greece’s Tax website appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece’s bank deposits record an increase in July 2018

Private sector deposits in Greece’s banks increased by 841 million euros in July, Bank of Greece said on Tuesday. Deposits stood at 130.2 billion euros in July when they were 129.4 billion the previous month. In July 2018, the annual growth rate of total credit extended to the economy stood at -2.5% from -2.4% in … The post Greece’s bank deposits record an increase in July 2018 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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'U.S. strongly condemns the release on furlough of convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas'

The man who has received 11 life sentences in 2003 and was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for his involvement in the N17 Greek terror group has lawfully got his fourth consecu


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After Greek Pilot’s Death, Turkey Ups Airspace Violations

ATHENS – The death of a Greek pilot on a training exercise didn’t keep Turkey from continuing to send fighter jets into Greek airspace, despite […] The post After Greek Pilot’s Death, Turkey Ups Airspace Violations appeared first on The National Herald.


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Two Greece Refugee Workers Arrested for Human Smuggling

Greek authorities arrested two aid workers and are probing another 30 from the same group on charges of unlawfully smuggling refugees and migrants into the […] The post Two Greece Refugee Workers Arrested for Human Smuggling appeared first on The National Herald.


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10 regional port authorities around Greece next up in privatization process

Greece's privatization agency, HRADF, is reportedly ready to commence the third phase of a process to, at least, partially privatize 10 regional port authorities around Greece, four of which are in th...


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Greece: ferry safely back in port after fire

A passenger ferry carrying over a thousand people arrived at the port of Piraeaus after being on fire earlier. More than a thousand people were on board, on route to Chania in Crete when it was forced ...


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