SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — The Latest on Macedonia's referendum on a name change for the country (all times local): 10:30 p.m. The Greek government has noted the "contradictory" results from Macedonia's ...
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Macedonia leader vows to press on with name change despite low referendum turnout
The GREEK foreign ministry said it respected the will of the people of the country, which it refers to by the provisional name Former Yugoslav Republic ...
Focusing The Bull-Eye on Shares GREEK Organization of Football Prognostics SA (ATSE:OPAP)
After a recent scan, we can see that GREEK Organization of Football Prognostics S.A. (ATSE:OPAP) has a Shareholder Yield of 0.115432 and a ...
Macedonia voting on landmark name deal with GREECE
Macedonian voters will vote on Sunday in a landmark deal with GREECE to resolve a name dispute and bring the country deeper into the international ...
Macedonians vote on name change that could end stalemate with GREECE
Macedonians are having their say on whether to rename their country North Macedonia, in a bid to settle a long-running row with GREECE and unlock a ...
Cyclone hits GREECE bringing flash floods
Eyewitness footage uploaded to social media on Sunday (September 30) shows scenes in GREECE after swirling winds and torrential rain brought flash ...
Tropical storm with strong rain, winds hits GREECE
A Mediterranean hurricane has hit GREECE, triggering floods, cutting off power, and blocking highways in many places. The impact of the tropical ...
Man Shoots his 10-Year-Old Sister then Kills himself in GREECE
A 29-year-old man shot to death his 10-year-old half-sister and then killed himself in Argos, GREECE on Sunday afternoon. According to local police, the ...
Rare tropical storm: 'Medicane' slams GREECE
Sunday, September 30, 2018, 1:17 PM - Three people were reported missing in GREECE on Sunday (September 30) after swirling winds and torrential ...
Police: GREECE man dies after crash on Straub Road
GREECE Police say 23-year-old Brody Magro was driving on Straub Road when he lost control of his car. Magro struck multiple trees and a utility pole.
GREECE Sees Results of Macedonian Referendum as Controversial But Respects Them
GREECE respects the decision of citizens of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,” the ministry said. The ministry added that it was closely ...
Macedonian leader calls on MPs to back name change after low-turnout vote
Deal with Greece to unblock path to NATO and EU faces uncertain future.
Turnout in Macedonia's name referendum unlikely to reach 50 percent threshold
Turnout in Macedonia's referendum on whether to change the country's name to resolve a dispute with Greece will be below the 50 percent threshold needed to make the vote valid, a ruling party official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
‘Medicane’ slows down before hitting Turkey’s coasts
A powerful tropical storm, dubbed “Medicane,” made landfall on Greece mainland on Sept. 29 and changed course before barreling toward Turkey’s western coast.
Opa! Portland Greek Festival 2018 Is Here
The 67th annual Portland Greek Festival invites you out to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral to celebrate all things Greek. The October 5 – 7 event is an opportunity to experience culture by w...
The telling role of character in the Ford-Kavanaugh controversy
The Christine Blasey Ford—Brett Kavanaugh confrontation was an unrelenting revelation of character — and as the GREEK philosopher Heraclitus ...
Northern Greece would benefit from an agreement with FYROM
GREEK companies have been among the biggest investors in FYROM: In the 1997-2016 period Greece ranked third among the countries of origin of ...
'Medicane' Zorba: Three missing in Greece as cyclone brings flash flooding and heavy rain
Three people have been reported missing Greece after a rare and powerful Mediterranean storm known brought gale-force winds and flash flooding to several parts of the country. Known as a medicane - a ...
Macedonian name change referendum hit by low turnout
Opponents of deal with Greece intended to pave way for Nato and EU membership hail apparent success of boycott The future of Macedonia hung in the balance on Sunday as citizens voted in fewer than expected numbers in a referendum to rename their country seen as decisive for the western orientation of the strategic Balkan state. Macedonian polling stations opened under sunny skies on Sunday for a plebiscite on if the former Yugoslav republic adopts the name North Macedonia and is put on a path to EU and Nato membership. Continue reading...
Macedonia's referendum on whether to rename the country and end rift with Greece hit by low turnout
Voter turnout in Macedonia’s referendum on whether to change its name to North Macedonia and open the way to EU and NATO membership was disappointingly low, potentially dashing the hopes of an histori...
Banks have their recovery work cut out
However, analysts questioned on the issue by Kathimerini say the problems that GREEK lenders are facing will not be overcome quickly, justifying the ...
Destination EU-NATO: Macedonia votes on name change
For GREEKS, Macedonia is the name of an ancient kingdom that is a key part of their cultural heritage. It is also the name of a northern GREEK province, ...
Name of Macedonia, with close to 30 years of age quarrel with Athens
The GREEK authorities require that the Macedonia surrenders his flag hit the sun of Vergina, the emblem of the ancient Macedonian dynasty, but “GREEK ...
Southern Greece is lashed by Storm Zorba
A search and rescue operation has been launched after swirling winds and torrential rain has brought flash floods in Greece
Rhodes beyond the beaches: Where to go and what to do
To discover just how much there is to see and do in Rhodes, beyond its fine sands, I headed to the well-loved GREEK island with holiday specialist On ...
Closure for the Macedonian Question?
An early opportunity to resolve the dispute was missed when then GREEK Prime Minister Constantinos Mitsotakis was undermined by political forces in ...
Andrew Killey quits SA Tourism board after furore over liking 'GREEK crooks' tweet
LIBERAL-linked ad man Andrew Killey has quit the SA Tourism Commission board after “liking” a racially offensive social media post, saying he ...
In Pics: Neha Dhupia Looks Like a GREEK Goddess at Her Baby Shower as Angad Stays by Her ...
Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi threw a lavish baby shower in the city today, September 30. Turning up at the bash were Neha's close pals from the ...
Macedonia votes in name change referendum in bid to end decades of conflict with Greece
Macedonians went to the polls on Sunday for a vote on whether change their country’s name to North Macedonia, a move which could decades of dispute with neighbouring Greece. Citizens will decide wheth...
Greek Government to Table Budget Draft Without Pension Cuts
The Greek government on Monday is to table in parliament the 2019 budget draft leaving out the pension cuts that have been agreed with creditors to go into effect January 1st. According to a ...
Macedonians Vote On A Name Change
The people of Macedonia will be asked on Sunday if they agree to change the name of their country — in order to end a decades-long dispute with Greece.
Elder Ephraim of Mt. Athos Speaks with TNH
MOUNT ATHOS, GREECE – Elder Ephraim, Abbot of the Great Vatopaidi Monastery of Mt. Athos gave an extensive interview to The National Herald, which follows. […] The post Elder Ephraim of Mt. Athos Speaks with TNH appeared first on The National Herald.
Family of Texas Tourist Killed in Greece Testify of Loss
The family of a 22-year-old Texas man beaten to death in the summer of 2017 on the hooligan-wracked island of Zakynthos testified in the trial […] The post Family of Texas Tourist Killed in Greece Testify of Loss appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Officials Face Probe Over Deadly Mandra Floods
ATHENS – Greek prosecutors have summoned 11 officials, including Attica Regional Governor Rena Dourou over the November, 2017 flash foods in Mandra, west of the […] The post Greek Officials Face Probe Over Deadly Mandra Floods appeared first on The National Herald.
3 people missing after storm pounds Greece with heavy rain
ATHENS, Greece - Greek authorities are looking for three missing people on a Greek island after a rare and powerful Mediterranean storm dumped heavy rain on the region. The storm has been moving slowl...
Boat capsizes off Turkey's Aegean coast, 5 migrants killed
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says a boat carrying migrants has capsized off Turkey's northern Aegean coast, killing at least five people. The capsizing occurred as a rare and powerful Mediterranean storm is causing torrential rains in parts of Greece and Turkey. The Anadolu Agency said the rubber boat capsized Sunday off the town of Enez in Edirne province. The town is not far from the northern Greek coastal town of Alexandroupolis. It said it was not immediately clear how many migrants were on the boat and rescue crews were scouring the area for possible survivors or more bodies.
The Latest: Turnout for Macedonian name change vote is low
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — The Latest on Macedonia's referendum on a name change for the country (all times local): 3 p.m. A Macedonian election official says turnout in Macedonia's name change referendum stood at 16 percent six hours before the polls close. Macedonians are voting on whether to accept a deal with neighboring Greece under which they will change their country's name to North Macedonia and Greece will drop its objections to the country joining NATO. State Electoral Commission head Oliver Rekoski gave the 1 p.m. turnout figure. The government, which called the referendum, has described it as non-binding, meaning it could take the result as an accurate reflection of public opinion regardless of the turnout.
Storm Zorba hits Greece with heavy rain, flooding, power cuts
A view of the beach in Kalamata hit by strong waves and heavy winds due to the passage of the 'Medicane Zorba', a hurricane-like Mediterranean storm, that rages in southern Peloponnese, Greece, Sept. ...
Letter to the Editor: Criticism for Scaros’ “Lessons”
To the Editor, Where to start with Constantinos Scaros’ commentary on the Kavanaugh hearings? As a second generation Greek American I have become accustomed to […] The post Letter to the Editor: Criticism for Scaros’ “Lessons” appeared first on The National Herald.
Lokros in Fthiotida and Limni-Mandoudi in Evia Declared in State of Emergency; Three Missing
EVIA, Greece – Local governor Costas Bakoyiannis declared the areas of Lokros in Fthiotida and Limni-Mandoudi in Evia in a state of emergency. “Once again, […] The post Lokros in Fthiotida and Limni-Mandoudi in Evia Declared in State of Emergency; Three Missing appeared first on The National Herald.
Nick Markakis Becomes the 5th Active Player to Reach 2,000 Games
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Greek-American Nick Markakis played in his 2,000th game, becoming the fifth active player to reach the milestone. Adrian Beltre (2,931), Albert Pujols […] The post Nick Markakis Becomes the 5th Active Player to Reach 2,000 Games appeared first on The National Herald.
Cyclone Leaves Disastrous Marks in Central Greece, Evia
The destructive Cyclone “Zorba” that hit Greece on Saturday left its disastrous marks in central Greece and Evia, causing floods and serious damages in houses and the infrastructure.
Ancient Greece: Growing up in Athens and Sparta
Despite the fact that they shared the same heritage and language, ancient Spartans and ancient Athenians were very different, and the two city-states were not on the friendliest of terms.
Three people missing as cyclone brings flash floods in Greece
As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Nevertheless, traditional business models are no longer sustainable and high-quality publications, like ours, are being ...
Macedonia referendum to change ex-Yugoslav republic's name
Macedonia held a referendum on Sunday on whether to change its name to 'Republic of North Macedonia', a move that would resolve a decades-old name dispute with Greece which had blocked its membership bids for the European Union and NATO.
Will Macedonia Change its Name? Voters Hope to End Greece Dispute and Win EU and NATO Membership
Macedonians will go to the polls Sunday for a referendum that could mark the beginning of the young nation’s acceptance into some of the most powerful international blocs in the world. Macedonia has b...
Macedonian’s vote on new country, opening doors to joining EU, NATO
Macedonians headed to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to re-name their country North Macedonia in a bid to settle a long-running dispute with neighbouring Greece and pave the way for NATO and EU membership.
The Latest: Macedonian leader: Vote for nation's EU future
Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has cast his ballot in his country's crucial referendum on whether to accept a landmark deal ending a dispute with Greece by changing the country's name to North Macedonia
Macedonia votes on new name to end decades-long row with Greece
SKOPJE, MACEDONIA (AFP) - Macedonians went to the polls on Sunday (Sept 30) to vote on whether to re-name their country North Macedonia in a bid to settle a long-running row with Greece and unlock its ...