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Sunday, October 28, 2018

Albanian Foreign ministry criticizes Greek Foreign ministry on the reaction for the murder of a 35 year old

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania along with the regret for the incident that happened today in Bularat Gjirokastër where the citizen Konsta


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Man killed in shootout with police in Albania

Police in Albania fatally shot a man in a gunbattle with officers Sunday during an annual event to celebrate Greece's entry in World War II against Italy, prompting a strong reaction from Athens.


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Albanian police kill Greek man who raised Greek flag for ‘OXI Day’

Konstantinos Katsifas, a 35-year-old Greek man was shot dead by Albanian police on Sunday near the village of Vouliarates (Bularat), around 5km from the Greek-Albanian border, during an alleged shooti...


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Greek Parliament president gets a tour at Piraeus port by Cosco

Greek Parliament president Nikos Voutsis paid a visit on Friday to the headquarters of the Piraeus Port Authority following an invitation by managing director Captain Fu Chengqiu, ANA reports. The Chi...


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Greek debt crisis will not repeat itself in Italy, says Austria finance minister

BERLIN (Reuters) - The Greek sovereign debt crisis will not repeat itself in Italy, Austrian Finance Minister Hartwig Loeger said in remarks published on Sunday. "The Italian economy has more ...


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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement on the death of a Greek citizen during an exchange of fire in Bularat

Greek authorities, in close contact with Albanian authorities, closely followed, from the very first moment, developments related to an incident in the Albanian village of Bularat, where a Greek citizen allegedly opened fire against Albanian police with a Kalashnikov firearm, who in turn attempted to apprehend him.A short while ago, we were formally informed that Konstantinos Katsifas was killed during an exchange of fire with Albanian police.We express our deep sorrow on the death of the Greek expatriate, as well as our condolences to his family.In any case, it is unacceptable that the operation led to the loss of human life. We await for the Albanian authorities to provide complete clarification about the conditions under which the Greek citizen lost his life, and we shall proceed with all necessary action immediately.


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Albanian police shoots dead Greek for hoisting Greece’s flag on Oxi Day

Albanian police shot and killed a member of the Greek minority in the South of the country on Sunday afternoon. Kostantinos Katsifas, 35, was killed during an alleged fire exchange with special police forces in the village Vouliarates (Bularat), 6 km from the Greek-Albanian border. “Police forces called on Katsifas to surrender, but he did … The post Albanian police shoots dead Greek for hoisting Greece’s flag on Oxi Day appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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“Unacceptable, we expect full clarification,” says Greece on killing in Albania

“We are expecting the full clarification of the circumstances under which Greek citizen Konstantinos Katsifas lost his life,” the Greek Foreign Ministry said in  a statement on Sunday evening. “That the incident ended in the loss of life is in any case unacceptable” the ministry said adding “we will take necessary action immediately” however without … The post “Unacceptable, we expect full clarification,” says Greece on killing in Albania appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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The Albanian police kills Greek in Northern Epirus! (photos)

Developing Story!


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Foreign Ministry: Athens Awaiting Clarifications from Albania over Greek National’s Death

ATHENS – Greek authorities are in contact with those in Albania and expect the incident that led to the death of a Greek national to […] The post Foreign Ministry: Athens Awaiting Clarifications from Albania over Greek National’s Death appeared first on The National Herald.


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Mediterranean restaurant opens in former Tino’s Greek Cafe space on West Anderson Lane

Noori’s Grill, a Mediterranean restaurant that serves kabobs, opened in early August at 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 200, Austin. The space was previously occupied by Tinos Greek Cafe, which ...


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Albanian Police Kills Greek Who Raised Greece’s Flag in Northern Epirus after Allegedly He Fired at Them

Konstantinos Katsifas, born in Northern Epirus, had raised the Greek flag at a Greek cemetery in Vilarates for those who lost their lives in the area fighting the Axis forces during WWII.


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Greek TV channel MEGA stops broadcasting

Ten minutes after 2am, on the morning of October 28 2018, MEGA, Greece’s first private television station stopped broadcasting. Viewers came across a black screen on the MEGA channel with the message ...


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Time for a New “Oxi”

As Greeks in Greece and throughout the world prepare to celebrate the 78th anniversary of “the ‘no’ heard around the world” – “Oxi” – the […] The post Time for a New “Oxi” appeared first on The National Herald.


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Fall Greek Fest planned

MERRILLVILLE — Fall Indoor Grecian Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison St. Admission is free. Lamb dinners ...


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Process To Allow Greek Diaspora To Vote in Greek Elections Set in Motion

In a bid to put an end to a debate that has dragged on for decades, the interior ministry has set in motion a process to give Greeks living abroad the right to vote in elections held in Greece ...


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Greek President Pavlopoulos: ‘OXI Day’ Inspires The Struggle Against Fascism

”The great ‘NO’ uttered by Greece on October 28, 1940, remains forever current and must inspire the struggle to defend the European edifice against those ‘nostalgic’ for Fascism and ...


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Greece celebrates "Ochi Day" sending message against fascism

ATHENS, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Greece celebrated on Sunday the national holiday of the "Ochi Day" (No Day) with military and pupils' parades across the country, sending a strong message against the reviv...


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Greek Convicted Terrorist Koufontinas Granted New Prison Leave

Dimitris Koufontinas, a 60-year-old senior member of the November 17 terrorist group, will be granted a new 6-day furlough from the minimum security prison he has been held in since last summer ...


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Kathimerini: Greek, Italian presidents in Thessaloniki as Greece marks entry into WWII

Thessaloniki. As students marched in front of Parliament on Sunday in an annual school parade marking the country's refusal to capitulate to an Italian ultimatum on October 28,1940, and its entry into ...


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Love Island stars Jessica Shears and Dom Lever get MARRIED in secret Greek wedding – EXCLUSIVE

Love Island couple Jessica Shears and Dominic Lever have said ‘I do’. The gorgeous couple tied the knot, with OK! magazine exclusively covering the nuptials which took place on Thursday. Pictures from ...


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Greek, Italian presidents attend WW II commemoration parade

THESSALONIKI, Greece — Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella has attended Greece’s annual military parade commemorating Greece’s entry into World War II — against Italy. Mattarella attended the parade i...


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Greece’s MEGA TV Shuts Down After 29 Years of Operation

Mega Channel’s logo from 1989 until 1999. Photo by logopedia wiki. Greece’s first private TV station, MEGA channel, closed early Sunday, after digital provider Digea stopped broadcasting its ...


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On Oxi Day, Italy Will Apologize for Invading Greece in 1940

Some 78 years after Italy demanded Greece surrender without a shot – leading to the famous response by Greek leader Ioannix Metaxas of “Oxi” (No) […] The post On Oxi Day, Italy Will Apologize for Invading Greece in 1940 appeared first on The National Herald.


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President Says Greece Won’t Cede “An Inch” of Territory to Turkey

With Turkey again stepping up provocations in the Aegean, including reserving waters off the Greek island of Kastelorizo for naval exercises, Greek President Prokopis Pavolopoulos […] The post President Says Greece Won’t Cede “An Inch” of Territory to Turkey appeared first on The National Herald.


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Ignoring Austerity, SYRIZA Grants Pay Hikes to Finance Ministry Staff

ATHENS – With most Greek civil servants taking repeated pay cuts during more than 8 ½ years of austerity measures attached to three international bailouts […] The post Ignoring Austerity, SYRIZA Grants Pay Hikes to Finance Ministry Staff appeared first on The National Herald.


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AHEPA Commemorates Oxi Day; FDR’s Words About Greece’s Defiance Remembered

WASHINGTON, DC – Supreme President George E. Loucas issued the following statement on the 78th anniversary of “Oxi Day” when Greece issued a defiant “No” […] The post AHEPA Commemorates Oxi Day; FDR’s Words About Greece’s Defiance Remembered appeared first on The National Herald.


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Watch the “OXI Day” Greek military parade live!

Live from Thessaloniki


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OXI DAY 28. Oct 1940: The Italian ultimatum and Greece’s resistance to Axis forces

With military parades, patriotic songs and pride Greeks celebrate the day that went to history as the OXI Day. It is the day Greece said NO to Italian invasion of Greece on 28. October 1940, that marked the beginning of the Greek-Italian war and ended in occupation by the axis forces until 1944. Oxi Day … The post OXI DAY 28. Oct 1940: The Italian ultimatum and Greece’s resistance to Axis forces appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Oxi Day 28. Oct 1940: Watch Live the Military Parade in Thessaloniki

The Military Parade in Thessaloniki to commemorate the 28. October 1940 when Greece rejected the Italian ultimatum to allow troops enter and occupy the country. The Greek-Italian war became inevitable. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] In a highly symbolic gesture, Italian … The post Oxi Day 28. Oct 1940: Watch Live the Military Parade in Thessaloniki appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Commemorating Oxi Day, When Greece Gave the World Hope

The commemoration of Oxi Day is as significant today as it was during World War II, and perhaps even more so now, when we see […] The post Commemorating Oxi Day, When Greece Gave the World Hope appeared first on The National Herald.


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The Strategic Implications of the Greek Oxi

The first aggression in 20th century history perpetrated by a fascist state was carried out against Greece, 12 years before the Italian conquest of Ethiopia, […] The post The Strategic Implications of the Greek Oxi appeared first on The National Herald.


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Despite Measles Outbreak, Greeks Still Don’t Trust Vaccines

ATHENS – Even soaring measles cases haven’t convicted Greeks notoriously skeptical of vaccines that immunization shots work with rates down and outbreaks up, a study […] The post Despite Measles Outbreak, Greeks Still Don’t Trust Vaccines appeared first on The National Herald.


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Athens AHEPA Chapters Offer Oxi Day Message to Greek-Americans

Apropos of the Oxi that was declared not only by Greek Premier Ioannis Metaxas that fateful October 28 but by the entire Greek nation that […] The post Athens AHEPA Chapters Offer Oxi Day Message to Greek-Americans appeared first on The National Herald.


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Ancient Greek drama in today’s world

Civil conflicts in ancient Greek drama through their structure, themes and expressions on an individual and collective level will be the main topic on the agenda of the 15th International ...


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OXI Day: The day Greece defied the fascism!

Metaxas delivered an unequivocal response “Then, it is war”!


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The Little Drummer Girl: Alexander Skarsgard reveals incredible show secret

The Little Drummer Girl, which stars Alexander Skarsgard, has revealed a scene at the Acropolis in GREECE did not go ahead until “months of ...


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Anderson: We could use a little ancient Greece today

The ancient Greek city-states had some real advantages over many of the other arrangements present in the ancient world. Until they were invaded by the Persians, who perhaps showed them the way, the G...


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Zakynthos quake prompts state of emergency

Authorities in GREECE declared a state of emergency on the island of Zakynthos on Saturday, after the strong earthquake that hit the area on Friday.


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Impasse between Athens and Brussels over Crete power linkup

The Commission had already warned GREECE on Wednesday that if the project is not included in the PCI subsidy program it might cease to be ...


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GREECE drawing up bill for supervised drug consumption spaces

The Greek ministry of health is preparing an amendment that will open the way for the creation of supervised drug consumption facilities in Athens.


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Minister: Major infrastructure works will change GREECE and offer job positions

Greek Infrastructures and Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis in and interview with the Sunday newspaper Nea Selida referred to the major works that ...


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Turkey issues new NAVTEX blocking Kastelorizo

Turkey issued a navigational telex (NAVTEX) to announce that it is reserving an area surrounding the territorial waters of the small Greek island of ...


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Massage parlor employee busted for alleged prostitution in Brighton

Grand larceny: On Oct. 6, a woman was arrested after she concealed $2,213 worth of merchandise at JCPenney at The Mall at GREECE Ridge.


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Honest Game Trailers' Take On Assassin's Creed Odyssey Is A Greek Tragedy

Yes, Red Dead Redemption 2 is the new hotness, but another blockbuster game was released this month too: Assassin's Creed Odyssey. This is particularly relevant for the PC-bound, who are missing out o...


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New Democracy Maintains Double Digit Lead Over SYRIZA in New Poll

No other party garners more than the 3 percent threshold required to enter parliament, among which Potami, Centrists' Union and GREEK Solution ...


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'Giannis Is Balling': Obama's Remarks on Giannis Antetokounmpo

During a speech for the mid-term elections of 2018, the former US President Barack Obama made some flattering comments about the GREEK star of ...


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Third EU-Arab World Summit To Be Held In Athens

The event will be hosted by the GREEK Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras and the leaders of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Palestine, and Djibouti have already ...


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Kefi, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, to open Oct. 30 in the Old City

The GREEK and Lebanese descendants, respectively, have created a menu with the help of Chef Chester Miller that is one-of-a-kind. The couple also ...


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GREEK Cyprus conducting three naval exercises off southern coast

Three naval exercises are set to take place in the south of Cyprus over the next few days, involving local, regional and international forces in and ...


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