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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Cleveland man charged with selling cocaine-opioid mix that killed Greek billionaire’s son

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland man was indicted Wednesday and charged with selling a mixture of cocaine, heroin in fentanyl to the son of a Greek billionaire who later died of a drug overdose. Terry Le...


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New positive messages about the Greek economy

Positive messages for relevantprospects created in the Greek economy and correspond tothe coming period as reflected in various economic indicators In particular an increase


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Greek Military Court for two Greek soldiers arrested in Turkey

Greek military court for the two Greek soldiers who were arrested in Turkey and remained in custody for 5.5 months. Second Lieutenant Angelos Mitretodis and Sergeant Dimitris Kouklatzis will have to testify to a military court about about the circumstances that they led to their arrest by Turkish soldiers last March. Together with the two … The post Greek Military Court for two Greek soldiers arrested in Turkey appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek eatery opens its doors near Ohio State campus

Don’t second guess Ilias Zervas when he offers you the authentic gyro. “Pita, tomato, onions, tatziki, pork and some french fries,” the owner of Elia Athenian Grill told me. “It sounds crazy, but that ...


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Greece jails former minister, wife ahead of corruption trial

ATHENS, Greece — A former Greek finance minister who headed the country’s effort to join the euro was jailed Wednesday while awaiting trial on corruption charges. Yannos Papantoniou and his wife Stavr...


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'Fans have waited long enough' for Greek Fire's surprise album

Beyoncé, Drake, U2, Eminem and Usher are among the superstar acts who’ve released surprise albums on unsuspecting fans. St. Louis rock band Greek Fire has done the same thing with its new EP, “Orienta...


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Council of Audit: Greek general gov't arrears to private sector exceed 6 bln€

The general government’s arrears to third parties – private citizens, suppliers and all types of businesses – actually exceed six billion euros, officials from Greece’s Court of Audit told members of ...


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Thousands march against Nato bases in Greece

THOUSANDS of communists marched through Athens yesterday in protest at Greek government proposals to open new Nato bases in the country. The Communist Party and Communist Youth staged rallies from “Th...


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Planning a November Vacation in Greece? Kyparissia is Stunning in Autumn

Kyparissia is a beautiful seaside town located on the western coast of the Peloponnese that is off of the usual tourist path. The town itself has only around 5,100 inhabitants, making it an ideal ...


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Inside Lincoln Park’s New Greek Tavern With Fun Bar Bites and Ouzo Education

Avli Taverna in Lincoln Park builds on suburban success. Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago Building upon the success of his suburban Winnetka restaurant, Louie Alexakis should soon up his first ...


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Greek Universities in Turmoil; Opposition Pledges to End Asylum

The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) was shuttered on Wednesday, while the School of Philosophy at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) has been occupied by ...


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Greek Communist party trade union supports California hospital workers

The trade union released a statement expressing its support


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Italy’s face-off with Brussels has echoes of the Greek debt crisis

The European Commission has rejected Italy’s draft budget. Valdis Dombrovskis, the commission’s vice-president responsible for the euro, said this week that Rome’s arguments for increasing its fiscal ...


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Turkey Strongly Reacts to Greece’s Stated Intent to Expand Territorial Waters

Turkey has strongly reacted to a recent statement by departing Greek foreign minister Nikos Kotzias that Greece intends to extend its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea to 12 nautical miles.


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Academically, Joining the Greek System Is Like ‘Having All of Your Professors Be Worse Than Average’

If everyone strived to embody the core values listed on fraternities’ and sororities’ websites, the world would be a lovely place, full of “true friendship,” “mutual support,” “personal integrity,” an...


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Environment Ministry closes down Wildlife Care Center (EKPAZ) on Aegina

The Environment Ministry suspended the  operation of the Greek Wildlife Care Center (EKPAZ) on the island of Aegina on Wednesday. In its decision, the ministry cited “significant deficiencies” in the care of wildlife. Prior to the decision, several complains were submitted by wildlife NGOs about the center and two control checks were conducted by members … The post Environment Ministry closes down Wildlife Care Center (EKPAZ) on Aegina appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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GREECE Expecting Short-term Rental Tax Declarations Next Month

GREECE'S Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) announced this week that amendments made to a recent decision by the authority's chief ...


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GREECE will be 'vulnerable' in another crisis

GREECE remains vulnerable to a deterioration in international economic conditions. According to Moody's, this is due to the country's high national debt, ...


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Turkey warns GREECE it may take military action to defend its interests

Turkey warned GREECE on Tuesday it would not accept an expansion of Greek territorial sea boundaries, a few days after Athens said it planned to ...


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Six-year-old Stelios Kerasidis from GREECE, to perform at New York's Carnegie Hall

Stelios Kerasidis is a gifted and talented 6-year-old pianist, who has already won many awards, played at some of the largest musical halls in GREECE ...


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ESM chief says there's not enough fiscal space to cancel GREECE'S pension cuts

Despite creditors' expectations that GREECE will achieve a high primary surplus for 2018, the fiscal room left for Greek to use this year is not enough to ...


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ENERGY: GREECE and Turkey sabre rattle over East Med riches

Turkey Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Wednesday, Ankara will not allow GREECE to interfere in its activities in the eastern Mediterranean.


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Wilbekin travels to GREECE

Scottie Wilbekin who injured his finger on Sunday will be in GREECE for the game and his participation will be decided just before the game. Initially ...


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Dijsselbloem expresses concern over GREECE'S post-program prospects

Former Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem expressed concern over GREECE'S post-program prospects in an interview with Kathimerini on the ...


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Thomas Cook Secures Funding for Hotel Investments in GREECE

Thomas Cook Hotel Investments (TCHI), a joint venture between Thomas Cook and LMEY Investments, has secured the sum of 40 million euros to ...


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Investment in Greece to grow 12 to 14 pct in 2019: survey

ATHENS, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Investment activity in Greece is expected to accelerate next year, helping growth rate rise to 2.4 percent from an estimated 2.0 percent this year, according to a quarterly ...


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Mitsotakis Says He’ll End Greek University Asylum Protection

ATHENS – With a number of Greek university officials saying their campuses are overrun with drug dealers and criminals, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said […] The post Mitsotakis Says He’ll End Greek University Asylum Protection appeared first on The National Herald.


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Russia, Netherlands, Montenegro, Greece, Croatia Win First Game

The Hoosiers will be hosting the Indiana Classic Tournament (Mar. 2-3), as well as two stand-alone home games this year at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center highlighting the 2019 slate.


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Refugees block road in Greece, throw rocks at truck (photos)

They demand improved living conditions in their camp


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Turkish MoD threatens Greece anew over territorial waters extension issue

Turkish media reports Greek PM suspended the Presidential Decree on the extension of the territorial waters


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2,500-Year-Old Ancient Greek Shipwreck Is the Oldest Ever Discovered

Normally stories about the ocean absolutely terrify us, but this time a new discovery deep below the surface has left us absolutely awed. Researchers have found a never-before-seen shipwreck of an ...


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Turkey’s TPAO awards Schlumberger contract worth $15 mln for drilling in Mediterranean

Turkey has hired one of the world’s largest oilfield services company, Schlumberger, to help it with offshore drilling in the Mediterranean Sea, Greek daily Kathimerini reported on Oct. 24.


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EU Parliament adopted ban of single-use plastic, balloons “rescued” (poll)

The European Parliament voted to ban single-use plastic. With an overwhelming majority of 571 votes vs 53 against,  MEPs backed the proposal aiming to reduce the estimated 150-thousand tons of plastic waste from Europe that ends up in the sea every year. Completely banned are to be plastic straws, cotton buds, cutlery and plates, drink-stirrers … The post EU Parliament adopted ban of single-use plastic, balloons “rescued” (poll) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek PM blocks decrees on territorial waters

The Greek prime minister has intervened on presidential decrees to extend territorial waters of the country, a Greek news agency reported on Wednesday. Quoting diplomatic sources, ANA-MPA said Alexis ...


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Former Greek Defence Minister, wife imprisoned

Athens, Oct 24 (IANS) Former Greek Defence Minister Yiannos Papantoniou and his wife were remanded in preventive prison on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme linked t...


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Restaurant Scene: Visit Tzatziki for a taste of Greece

Fans of Greek specialties will want to schedule a visit to Tzatziki Greek Street Food. The Hammond restaurant, which was formerly The Stuffed Pepper, stars a mix of items from Traditional Greek Dishes ...


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“My Mother’s Sin”, by G. Vizyenos, Travels Around the US (Vid)

The performance “My Mother’s Sin” by G. Vizyenos, placed already under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Greeks Abroad – Hellenic Republic Ministry of […] The post “My Mother’s Sin”, by G. Vizyenos, Travels Around the US (Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Chris Marker’s Little-Known TV Series on Ancient Greece

Marker’s The Owl’s Legacy presents a complex portrait of Ancient Greece in 13 episodes that revolve around single words. Chris Marker, The Owl’s Legacy (1989) (image courtesy Icarus Films ...


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Akar's message to Greece, Cyprus

Turkeys Defense Minister Hulusi Akar in an interview with Anadolu agency sent a message to Greece which plans to gradually expand its territorial waters As you know our n


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Former Greek minister and his wife remanded in custody on money laundering charges

ATHENS, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Former Greek minister Yiannos Papantoniou and his wife Stavroula Kourakou were incarcerated in Korydallos prison at a Piraeus port suburb on Wednesday following a prosecuto...


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New Partner in Greece Excited About Clavister's Offering

Clavister, a leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announces that a new reseller in Greece — iPhoenix Networks — will offer Clavister solutions and products in their market. iPhoen...


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“Turkey will not tolerate fait accompli in Aegean or Mediterranean,” says Defense…

Turkey has taken all necessary measures if a decision is taken contrary to its rights and interests in the Aegean Sea, Turkish Defense Minister and former four-star general and Chief of Turkish General Staff, Hulusi Akar, said on Wednesday. Turkey will not tolerate any Greek fait-accompli in the Aegean or Mediterranean, and will not allow … The post “Turkey will not tolerate fait accompli in Aegean or Mediterranean,” says Defense… appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek university halts classes to protest over drug use on its doorstep

Classes were called off at Athens University of Economics and Business on Wednesday in a protest by staff about the increasing number of addicts injecting drugs at its entrance and in surrounding ...


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Greece: Former minister to be held ahead of corruption trial

ATHENS, Greece — A former Greek finance minister, who headed the country’s effort to join the euro, is due to be jailed while awaiting trial on corruption charges. Yannos Papantoniou and his wife Stav...


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Wine bar inspired by Greek philosopher to open in south London

A wine bar inspired by Greek philosopher Diogenes, one of the founders of cynic philosophy, is to open in Elephant and Castle in south London next month. As reported by Eater London, Diogenes the Dog ...


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Greek ex-minister detained on money laundering charges

Former Greek Cabinet minister Yannos Papantoniou was jailed awaiting trial on money laundering charges, two officials working for the Greek prosecution service said. The officials, who spoke on the co...


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To «Greece, a 365-day destination» υποψήφιo για «Oscar» καλύτερης προβολής

H πολυβραβευμένη ταινία του ΕΟΤ «Greece, a 365-DayDestination», σε σκηνοθεσία Αντώνη Θεοχάρη Κιούκα διεκδικεί με αξιώσεις το Παγκόσμιο Βραβείο Κοινού για την καλύτερη ταινία προβολής χώρας στον κόσμο 2018. […] The post To «Greece, a 365-day destination» υποψήφιo για «Oscar» καλύτερης προβολής appeared first on The National Herald GR.


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Greece Embraces Culture Not as Luxury But as Investment in Progress

Since time immemorial, Greece has supported and promoted the arts and culture. Indeed, Greece has created a significant foot print and an inspiring legacy in the arts and culture. Hardly a day ...


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Acclaimed Greek Rebetiko Trio Performing at UCLA

LOS ANGELES – The acclaimed Greek Rebetiko Trio continues their concert/presentation series on Saturday, Nov. 3, 5 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday, Nov. 4, […] The post Acclaimed Greek Rebetiko Trio Performing at UCLA appeared first on The National Herald.


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Commission asks Turkey to respect international agreements after new spat with Greece

The European Union remains committed to good neighbourly relations and respect of international agreements, an EU spokesperson told EURACTIV.com following tensions between Athens and Ankara on the exp...


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