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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Fun Home, 50 Short Hikes, Greek Festival, Kidpreneur Expo, Murder By Death

Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Downtown San Diego $42 - $75 Fun Home 43-year-old Alison Bechdel looks back on her life: back when, as a child, she played in her father’s funeral home (“We got Kleene...


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2018: Record year for Greek exports

The dynamic growth of exports in2018 that reached156 in the first half of the year has turned into a proper rally a further indication of the positive course of the Greek ec


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Princess Margaret's grandsons hit the beach with their girlfriends in Greece

There’s a lot more to see in Greece than perfectly turquoise waters and the white stucco homes that line the Mediterranean Sea! Some vacationing royal watchers may have been lucky enough to spot ...


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Peloponnese: A Greek escape minus the tourist hordes

Far from the crowds on the Greek islands, the perfectly peaceful Peloponnese on the mainland is an overlooked, joyous bolthole. The wild peninsula is roughly the size of Wales but draws only a fractio...


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Greek Pavilion Takes Center Stage at the 2018 London Design Biennale

In its second iteration, the London Design Biennale began September 4 under the theme ‘emotional states’ and will run until September 23. After the 2016 inaugural launch, the event has expanded to inc...


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Isolated north Cyprus reels from plunging Turkish lira

The northern third of the Mediterranean island has been largely cut off from the rest of the world since 1974 when Turkey invaded following a GREEK ...


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Pitt's community action plan won't improve fraternity conduct

At Pitt, recruitment functions for GREEK organizations are the most fun, painless meetings of the year. But on a frigid night last January, a member of ...


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Prysmian wins $23m GREEK islands cable contract

Italian cable company Prysmian has won a $23m contract for interconnections between several GREEK islands. The deal with GREEK transmission ...


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History Created at Transfiguration Church, Mattituck Feast Day

By Catherine Tsounis, Contributing Editor Vacationers from the New York area witnessed history on Sunday morning, August 5th at the Feast Day Celebration of the Greek Orthodox Transfiguration of Christ Church of Mattituck, New York. His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of America, performed the service with the assistance of the parish […] The post History Created at Transfiguration Church, Mattituck Feast Day appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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First Ever Woman to Become Head of Greece’s University of the Aegean (photos)

At an amphitheater of the University of the Aegean, located in Mytilene on the island of Lesbos, Chrisi Vigilaki became the first ever woman to be accredited the highest official position in ...


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Greek-Australian chef to create dishes for Qatar Airways

This is not the first time that the aviation giant from the Middle East is collaborating with George Kalombaris


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John Peter Douglas

He directed choir from age 16 and directed the choirs at Saint Demetrios GREEK Orthodox Church and Temple Beth-El, both in Hammond, IN, for 60 ...


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ECB's Coeure tells Kathimerini markets will be harsher than creditors

He does acknowledge that the GREEK people have suffered over the eight years of the austerity program and that mistakes have been made, such as ...


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GREEK experts to train 2500 Amnesty beneficiaries in fishing

Eight GREEK maritime experts billed to facilitate the training of 2,500 beneficiaries of the Amnesty Programme, have arrived in the country. The training ...


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'They were all in high spirits': Instagram model, 20, 'was dancing on chairs and drank cocktails with ...

Instagram model Sinead McNamara, 20, visited the Baroque bar in the town of Argostoli, on the GREEK island of Kefalonia, last Wednesday night.


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Three foreign fisherman granted GREEK citizenship after saving lives during tragic Attica wildfires

Three foreign-born fishermen who desperately helped save many lives during the tragic wildfires in Attica in July will be granted GREEK citizenship, ...


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In Review: City Council implements new zoning codes on GREEK life

Over the summer, Ann Arbor City Council voted to change zoning codes related to GREEK life houses in Ann Arbor. The zoning codes, approved during ...


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GREEK youth team wins European Water Polo Championship in Belarus

The GREEKS didn't start the final in the best way possible, as they went behind by two goals in the first quarter. Eventually though, they managed to find ...


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Margie Ley: Yogurt: An ancient food with modern twists

You can find varying textures from yogurt whips to GREEK yogurt, yogurt in tubes for eating on the go, and varying flavors and flavor combinations from ...


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Maria Menounos planning traditional GREEK wedding in Arcadia

Rumours are circulating that the much loved gorgeous GREEK American television host, Maria Menounos will soon have a traditional GREEK wedding, ...


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GREEK top court now wants to send Alexander Vinnik to Russia

The highest tribunal in Greece has ruled that Alexander Vinnik, the alleged owner of the disgraced crypto trading platform BTC-e, is to be extradited to ...


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Where can you enter a Victorian house and get a traditional taste of Greece?

The food is exactly what you would expect from a bustling GREEK restaurant offering a celebration of the palate with a charming combination of GREEK ...


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Police arrest GREEK man wanted in Germany for tax evasion

A GREEK national was arrested in Thessaloniki on Wednesday on a European arrest warrant issued by judicial authorities in Germany over tax evasion ...


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In the Kitchen: GREEK Chicken and Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split the chicken in half with a sharp knife and place both halves on a sheet pan. Squeeze all of the juice of one lemon ...


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TASTE TEST: Dive into the fall spirit with The Simple Greek's pumpkin spice rizogalo

MUNSTER — Labor Day weekend 2018 is officially in the past, and the early signs of the Region autumn spirit are popping up, like scarecrows outside Dunkin' Donuts. It also means the return of pumpkin ...


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Mitsotakis presents policy proposals ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair

The leader of Greeces main opposition New Democracy party Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his intention to immediately reduce social security contributions and promote privat


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Food by the Book: Author explores Greek myths

How do you retell the stories of Greek women traditionally interpreted by men for millennia? With the absence of female writers in antiquity, women’s voices have gone mostly unheard until relatively m...


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Greece's Aegean Airlines to join Iran exodus in early 4Q18

Aegean Airlines (A3, Athens Int'l) has become the latest Western carrier to announce its withdrawal from the Iranian market. The Greek airline said in a statement that it would end its 3x weekly Athen...


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Greece’s Mykonos Has The Most Expensive 5-Star Hotels, Data Reveal

Mykonos was always considered as one of the most expensive tourist destinations in Greece. Recent figures come to prove that this general belief is true. More specifically, 5-Star Hotels in the ...


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Scrapping of Latin Brings to Light the Chronic Problem of Greece’s Education Ministry

Greek Education Minister Costas Gavroglou has once again become the epicenter of controversy after Monday’s announcement that he intends to get rid of Latin from the school curriculum and ...


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Ahepans Visit Greece Wildfires Victims

ATHENS, Greece – An AHEPA delegation led by Supreme President George E. Loucas arrived in Athens for a seven-day visit to Greece, Sept. 3, 2018.  In Athens, Ahepans visited victims of Greece’s wildfires at Evangelismos Hospital and are meeting with Greek government officials. One wildfires victim, Elena, shared eyewitness stories of courage with the AHEPA […] The post Ahepans Visit Greece Wildfires Victims appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greek pastry chef creates masterpieces using chocolate (photos)

When asked if he would like to go abroad to work, he says that Greece has so much more to offer and that’s why he prefers to stay in his country


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Prem Watsa’s Africa punt may avoid Greek tragedy

The Canadian investor owns 41 pct of African bank Atlas Mara. Given Bob Diamond’s outfit just made a half-year operating loss, the risk is a re-run of Watsa’s awry Greek bank bet. Still, stabilising c...


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Nimetz urges Skopje not to miss opportunity of Greece-FYROM accord

The remark was widely viewed as an effort to bolster FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s campaign for a yes vote in a referendum on the accord at the end of the month. The question posed in the 30 Septe...


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6 reasons to explore Greece

New Delhi: Greece is endowed with a long history and fascinating culture that holds plenty of myths and traditions. Choose to travel to the country not only for its incomparable islands but also ...


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A Greek Revival from 1840 lists for $3.395M in Sag Harbor

A Greek Revival with a light blue exterior and period details found inside has just come on the market for $3,395,000 in Sag Harbor village. Built in 1840, the home at 31 Hampton Street once belonged ...


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Obituaries in Greek-American Community

BOURLOUKAS, SPIROS C., BROOKLINE, MA (from the Boston Herald, published on Aug. 11) – Spiros Bourloukas, age 93, of Brookline, August 7, 2018. Beloved husband […] The post Obituaries in Greek-American Community appeared first on The National Herald.


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More about Fixing the Greek Orthodox Church

The following is a comment on our website… Repanidi1908 writes: “Let’s Fix it: the Inherited Legacy of the Church” by Ari Stone is a very […] The post More about Fixing the Greek Orthodox Church appeared first on The National Herald.


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Our Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: Read the Signs

When travelling in Greece, it is important to be able to read the signs or to ask somebody on your road about the place you […] The post Our Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: Read the Signs appeared first on The National Herald.


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Falirika Festival Celebrates Extended Greek Summer

ATHENS – In the distance, sparkling ferry boats would come and go to all the islands of the Archipelago, but on September 1 the place […] The post Falirika Festival Celebrates Extended Greek Summer appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Police Recover Aphrodite Stolen From Island Museum

Greek authorities have recovered a 2,000-year-old statue of Aphrodite, the ancient goddess of love, which was among a batch of antiquities stolen from a museum storeroom on the island of Santorini. Se...


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Greek 10-year bonds reaches 4.6% level

Amid volatiliy in emerging markets and promises of provisions by Greek government


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«Εύρεσης λύσης» στο συνέδριο του Reload Greece στο Λονδίνο

ΑΘΗΝΑ. Ο τρόπος με τον οποίο οι προκλήσεις που δημιουργούνται από την οικονομική κρίση, μπορούν να ξεπεραστούν από άτομα, θεσμούς και ιδρύματα που έχουν υιοθετήσει μια […] The post «Εύρεσης λύσης» στο συνέδριο του Reload Greece στο Λονδίνο appeared first on The National Herald GR.


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From Greek food to Octoberfests, 12 fall foodie-focused festivals and events

From Greek food to Octoberfests, 12 fall foodie-focused festivals and events A Greek festival, Octoberfests and tastes of Perth Amboy & Highland Park are among the fun Central Jersey foodies can have ...


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Relatives of Eight Mati Greek Fire Victims Sue State for Negligence

ATHENS – Lawsuits against the Greek state are piling up over the July 23 wildfires that led to the deaths of 98 people in the […] The post Relatives of Eight Mati Greek Fire Victims Sue State for Negligence appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Corruption Prosecutors Probe Medical Releases of 700 Convicts

ATHENS – With a convicted embezzler returned to jail after getting out on what appeared to be a bogus medical certificate, Greek anti-corruption prosecutors are […] The post Greek Corruption Prosecutors Probe Medical Releases of 700 Convicts appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece Distinguished at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards 2018

Greece won two first places and three total prizes at the Conde Nast Traveller 21st Annual Readers’ Awards 2018, in a ceremony held in London. […] The post Greece Distinguished at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards 2018 appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek PM Tsipras Says Works Decided with Regional Bodies Must Be Implemented

CHANIA, Crete – Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras began his tour of Chania on Wednesday by visiting the headquarters of the regional authority. In his speech, […] The post Greek PM Tsipras Says Works Decided with Regional Bodies Must Be Implemented appeared first on The National Herald.


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Coeure stresses dangers in markets, domestic banks for Greece

Benoit Coeure, a member of the Executive Board of the European Bank (ECB), is warning that Greece’s “dialogue” with investors will not be easier than Athens’ negotiations with creditors. In the first ...


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Greece raises 942 mln USD in treasury bills auction

ATHENS, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Greece raised on Wednesday 812.5 million euros (942 million U.S. dollars) in a 13-week treasury bills auction, the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) announced. The three ...


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