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Monday, September 24, 2018

Foreign investors concerned about growth rate, GREEK stocks

Institutional investors who attended 13th Annual GREEK Roadshow in London last week appeared concerned at the prospects of the GREEK economy ...


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Nigella Lawson praises Kokoretsi, Souvlaki and Pastitsio directly from Mykonos

Famous British chef Nigella Lawson loves Greek Food. In her recent visit to the island of Mykonos, Lawson could not hide her excitement about Greek street food delicacies: Kokoretsi roll, made of  lamb intestines wrapped up in spicy offal and grilled. She described it as “an offal-lover’s dream.” Souvlaki with wrapped in pita bead, tomatoes, onions  … The post Nigella Lawson praises Kokoretsi, Souvlaki and Pastitsio directly from Mykonos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek cheese dish gives diners a fiery show

The Greek fried cheese dish saganaki is made by pan-frying cheese such as halloumi, kasseri or flour-dusted feta before dousing it with the Greek aperitif ouzo and lighting it aflame. The mixture of l...


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LGBT activist reportedly "lynched" in Greece

A Greek LGBT activist died on Saturday, an alleged victim of a lynch mob, but officials say only a full medical investigation will determine a broader picture of how he died. Zak Kostopoulos ...


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Erotic film actress Madison Ivy’s sexy Greek holidays (photos)

The American babe unwinded and posted some pics on social media


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One in three Greeks are against living next to gays, wide scale survey shows

More than six out of ten says immigrants increase the risk of terrorism


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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras addresses Mandela UN Peace Summit

Tsipras said that Greece inspired the democratic ideals Mandela held


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Andreas Dimitriou's wife and baby son died in a Greek bushfire. Locals say it didn't have to happen

How did a seaside resort popular with tourists, retirees and the Greek diaspora become a death trap? Foreign Correspondent travels to the coastal town of Mati where locals say a staggering chain ...


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Close shave with fame: Greek TV show beckons for Placer County barber

COLFAX — Gabriel Friedberg proudly displays sports memorabilia his friend and high-school classmate Tanner Vallejo has given him. And Vallejo, a Buffalo Bills linebacker, even manages to pop in when h...


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Spartanburg GREEK Festival 2018

GREEK Festival in Spartanburg! Come enjoy delicious GREEK food at this family friendly event. Sept 27-30 at St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church, 697 ...


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Greek Finance Ministry: Primary surplus in first 8 months of 2018 at 3,157 billion euros

The Greek government achieved a primary state budget surplus of EUR 3157 billion in the first 8 months of the year between JanuaryAugust 2018 against theEUR 917 million target


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Manolis Aligizakis: The Profile of The Greek Canadian Poet

When it comes to Greek poets, almost every single person knows Constantine P. Cavafy. His iconic poem “Ithaca” for example, is globally known and admired, as it is translated not only into English but ...


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The Latest: Greek minister denies claims over migrant funds

ROME (AP) — The Latest on Europe's migrant crisis (all times local): 8:30 p.m. Greece's defense minister is denying newspaper allegations that his ministry mismanaged European Union funds for improvin...


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Egyptian players abroad: Koka strikes late to fire Olympiacos past Panionios in Greece

The forward ended a run of three games without scoring to fire Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton, stabbing the ball home after a curling free-kick from Xherdan Shaqiri struck the upright on ...


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Here's the new GREEK-American bakery and eatery coming to Tampa

Not far from Tampa's Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center, a GREEK-American bakery and eatery is taking shape. Psomi, which gets its ...


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The Famous British Chef Who Was Amazed By Greek Kokoretsi

Of course, she couldn’t resist eating some of the famous Greek dishes, such as pastitsio and Greek salad. Despite being a chef and food writer for years, Lawson tried for the first time in her ...


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Wiley College Ceases Greek Life Following Alleged Hazing Incident

Greek fraternities and sororities at Wiley College must immediately cease activities and remove all paraphernalia, symbols and signs from campus following a reported hazing incident, said the college’ ...


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Cause of Zak Kostopoulos death “undetermined” finds coroner autopsy

The cause of death of  Zak Kostopoulos remains ‘undetermined’ the coroner who conducted the autopsy  said on Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old drug-addict was brutally beaten on Friday by a jeweler and another man after he allegedly went to rob the jewelry shop in Omonia in the center of Athens. He died short time after on … The post Cause of Zak Kostopoulos death “undetermined” finds coroner autopsy appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece budget primary surplus reaches €3.15billion in Jan-Aug 2018

Greece’s state budget showed a primary surplus of 3.157 billion euros in the January-August period, down from a primary surplus of 3.544 billion euros in the same period last year, but up from a budget target for a surplus of 917 million euros. The Finance Ministry, in an announcement, said that the state budget (general … The post Greece budget primary surplus reaches €3.15billion in Jan-Aug 2018 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek Budget: Primary Surplus Higher Than Target for January – August Period

The Greek state budget showed a primary surplus of €3.157 billion ($3.718 billion) in the January-August period, down from a primary surplus of €3.544 billion ($4,174 billion) in the same ...


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Greece: Drones used to spot tax cheats on Santorini

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tax authorities say they have used surveillance drones in Greece for the first time to spot violations on Santorini, where tourists were allegedly being taken on boat tours of th...


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‘Xenophon’: Fall’s First Strong Storm to Hit Greece

“Xenophon” is the first strong storm that will hit Greece this fall, arriving on Tuesday, September 25 with gale-force winds of up to 10 Beaufort at sea, the National Observatory of Athens ...


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Greek Police Arrest 8 Over Attack on Government Lawmaker

Greek police say they have arrested eight people on suspicion of involvement in a mob attack by alleged far-rightists on a lawmaker with the governing Syriza party. Sept. 24, 2018, at 1:36 p.m. ATHENS ...


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Greek Pension Cuts: Decision to Be Made by December, According to EU Official

According to Eurozone officials, the decision regarding the issue of the scheduled for January 2019 Greek pension cuts will be made in December, after a full examination of Greece’s budget draft ...


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Brits set for 23C Indian summer that will see country bask in temperatures hotter than GREECE

The weather is set to do a U-turn after the UK was last week lashed with heavy rain and winds thanks to Storm Ali and Storm Bronagh The UK has been lashed by heavy rain and monster winds after Storm A...


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Greece's Brian Gionta retires from hockey: Here are 10 magical memories

Greece's Brian Gionta retires from hockey: Here are 10 magical memories Brian Gionta of Greece announced his retirement from hockey on Monday after 16 seasons and more than 1,000 NHL games. Check out ...


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Five Suspects Detained For Attack on GREEK Lawmaker

GREEK police arrested five men suspected of carrying out an attack against an MP from the ruling SYRIZA party in Kalamata, Peloponnese, on Sunday.


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How EU used its power to make GREEK leader look ridiculous...and its doing the same to May

Brussels can be immensely flexible when it suits them as much as they can be brutal when sitting at the negotiating table, something that Greece ...


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Spiders have completely covered this GREEK beach in webs

An idyllic GREEK beach was transformed into the stuff of nightmares – well, at least for arachnophobes – when it was swarmed by mating spiders and ...


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GREEK Prime Minister prepares to address UN General Assembly

According to government sources, the GREEK PM will address the major challenges for the international community in the coming period, with particular ...


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Anastasiades determined to resume Cyprus talks

President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, who rules the ethnic GREEK side of Cyprus, on Saturday expressed his determination and willingness to work ...


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Rafina GREEK Taverna

Consistency Is Key. When Yanni Agelopoulos, Paul Tzikas and William Diamond launched Rafina GREEK Taverna four years ago, they knew that the ...


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39th annual GREEK Fest starts Friday at St. George GREEK Orthodox Church

(WVLT) -- The 39th annual GREEK Fest will take place at St. George GREEK Orthodox Church Sept 28-30. Features include authentic GREEK food and ...


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Kapodistrian University of Athens launcehs e-Learning courses

Greece's most prestigious university offers a variety of courses covering a large range of fields


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Two Russians arrested for attempting to smuggle 2,000 packs of cigarettes into Greece

They were arrested at Corfu airport


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Wildfire breaks out near refugee camps on Greek island of Lesbos

The Greek island of Lesbos, where Pope Francis visited with refugees from the Near East and Africa in 2016, has seen the outbreak of a wildfire near a camp with thousands of migrants and refugees.


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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is as close to Greece as you can get without jumping on a plane

Two years ago, as the creeping pressure of life and work began to weave itself through my body, I came to the conclusion I needed a healthy escape - it was time for a holiday. I searched high and low ...


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A precious partner in a vital area

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias's recent visit to Norway gave him an excellent opportunity to convey to a Norwegian audience how GREECE will ...


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This Town In GREECE Is Covered In Giant Spider Webs, Here's Why People Are Not Afraid Of Them

If you are scared of spiders, brace yourself because what you're going to read next might creep you out. Recently in Aitoliko, a town in GREECE, ...


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GREECE at risk of missing EU waste management targets

GREECE is among the 14 EU member-states that are at risk of missing the 2020 target of 50 percent recycling of municipal waste, the European ...


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Chef's Quick Tip: Greek Salad and Dressing

For the Salad: Add all ingredients into a salad bowl For the dressing: Mix all ingredients into a small mixing bowl, and pour over salad. Here are the amazing dishes featured in Tina Redwine's ...


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Gay activist Zak Kostopoulos lynched to death in Greece

The violent death of a well known gay activist in the Greek capital of Athens has shocked the local LGBT+ community, who are now demanding justice for 33-year-old Zak Kostopoulos. The circumstances of ...


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Metropolis of Chicago Begins Full Review of Finances

CHICAGO, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced today the retaining of the independent public accounting firm of Michael Silver to conduct a […] The post Metropolis of Chicago Begins Full Review of Finances appeared first on The National Herald.


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SYRIZA MP Attacked at Soccer Match, Blames Right-Wingers

Greek lawmaker Petros Konstantineas of the ruling left-wing SYRIZA was attacked by a gang of some 30 people and hospitalized after attending a soccer match […] The post SYRIZA MP Attacked at Soccer Match, Blames Right-Wingers appeared first on The National Herald.


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After 99 Years, Murder of Greek Waiter Peter Vrountas Recalled in Pennsylvania Town

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Penn. — It will be 99 years on July 1, 2019 since the shooting death of 21-year-old Peter Vrountas of Wilkes-Barre, a waiter […] The post After 99 Years, Murder of Greek Waiter Peter Vrountas Recalled in Pennsylvania Town appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek climate expert calls for actions to deal with extreme weather two months after Mati fire

MATI, Greece, Sept. 24, (Xinhua) -- Two months after Greece's seaside resort of Mati was engulfed by a devastating wildfire, which had claimed 99 lives, a distinguished Greek climate expert has warned ...


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Having Bottomed Out Since 2008, Athens' Real Estate Market Stabilizes

As GREECE officially exited its international bailout on Aug. 20, one indicator of confidence in the country is its tentatively stabilizing real estate market ...


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Study abroad trips in 2018-19 include Dubai, Greece, Ireland, Japan and Peru

The Seminole State College of Florida Center for Global Engagement will present opportunities for students to travel to Dubai, Greece, Ireland, Japan and Peru during the 2018-19 academic year. The stu...


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Greece native Brian Gionta expected to retire after 16 NHL seasons

A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that forward Brian Gionta is retiring after 16 NHL seasons. Gionta is 39 and a former Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres ca...


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Off to Greece

I will be in Greece for the next two weeks, and will take a vacation from blogging. I hope that, by the time I return, Judge Kavanaugh will have weathered this outbreak of toxic femininity, and his co...


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