Main opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday promised a major renewal of his center-right New Democracy (ND) party's candidate lists for next year's general election, which cannot be held late...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Michael Psaros Honored by Cosmos FM
NEW YORK – Prominent Greek-American businessman Michael Psaros was honored on Saturday evening, November 3rd, by the Hellenic Public radio –Cosmos FM with its 2018 Phidippides Award. […] The post Michael Psaros Honored by Cosmos FM appeared first on The National Herald.
Egypt's Kouka scores second Greek league goal to give Olympiacos 1-0 win
Egypt striker Ahmed Hassan, better known as Kouka, netted his second goal in the Greek Super League to lead Olympiacos to a 1-0 win over Aris Thessaloniki on Sunday. Kouka, who played the full 90 ...
Varoufakis: A Greek bearing a gift to challenge EU politics
In February 2015, at the height of Greece's economic meltdown, the then finance minister Yanis Varoufakis went to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin to negotiate a way out of the mess. Given th...
The historic villa of legendary Greek Admiral Miaoulis is up for sale! (photos)
It was the residence of Andreas Miaoulis who commanded the Greek Naval forces during the 1821 Greek War of Independence
Europe is faltering
[Titian rape of Europa]Titian / Wikimedia, CC * ITALY RECORDED GDP GROWTH OF EXACTLY 0.0%. * THE ECONOMIES OF GERMANY AND THE UK ALSO LOOKED FRAGILE LAST WEEK. * "EUROZONE GROWTH IS FALTERING FASTER THAN WE HAD EXPECTED," SAYS HSBC. * UNTIL NOW, EUROPE HAS COPED WITH A WAR IN SYRIA ON ITS SOUTHERN BORDER, RUSSIAN INCURSION INTO UKRAINE, THE GREEK CRISIS, BRITAIN VOTING TO LEAVE THE EU, AND TURKEY FALLING OFF A CLIFF. BUT THE ITALIAN DEBT CRISIS AND TRUMP’S GLOBAL WAR ON TRADE MIGHT BE THE FINAL STRAWS. Italy may be one crisis too many. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales: There's going to be an 'enormous backlash' against Donald Trump's lies SEE ALSO: * Become a BI Insider today. Your opinion matters! * The 20 best smartphones in the world * This couple invented a clever piece of luggage so you'll never have to check your bags again — here's how it works SEE ALSO: $1.6 TRILLION IN RISKY CORPORATE DEBT BALLOONED AFTER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REVERSED AN OBAMA-ERA POLICY DISCOURAGING HIGH LEVERAGE
Mothers in Greece Mark World Breastfeeding Week
Hundreds of mothers breastfed their infants in public places in major cities across Greece on Sunday to mark World Breastfeeding Week celebrated throughout the globe. Mothers in Athens ...
State of emergency as more quakes strike Greek island
Greek authorities declare a state of emergency on the island of Zakynthos as two more earthquakes strike within seven minutes
Turkey’s Erdogan Warns Greece, Cyprus on Drilling Rights
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Greece and Cyprus on Sunday that he will ill never allow attempts to “extort” natural resources in the Eastern Mediterranean. “We will never ...
Turkey warns oil companies against drilling near Cyprus
President Erdoğan calls energy firms ‘bandits of the sea’ at ceremony for new warship The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has warned foreign oil companies against energy exploration near Cyprus, describing those who defy Ankara as “bandits of the sea” who would face a similar response as its foes in Syria. Drilling for hydrocarbon resources off the coast of Cyprus, an EU member, is hugely sensitive. The northern third of the island is occupied by Turkey, which invaded in 1974 in response to a coup aimed at uniting the island with Greece. Continue reading...
More Bicycle Lanes Coming to Athens Neighborhoods
ATHENS – It’s so difficult to walk on many sidewalks in Greece’s capital because of obstacle like trees, extended door steps, holes, and crumbling concrete […] The post More Bicycle Lanes Coming to Athens Neighborhoods appeared first on The National Herald.
German Paper Says Markets Wary of Lending Greece Money
While Greece has a 22-billion euro ($25.05 billion) cash buffer to keep operating up to June of 2020, the end of 326 billion euros ($371.27 […] The post German Paper Says Markets Wary of Lending Greece Money appeared first on The National Herald.
Going on in Our Community
OCTOBER 28-DECEMBER 9 TARPON SPRINGS, FL – Workshops in Greek Bouzouki with Leonidas Zafiris and Elias Poulos, Sundays, 2-4 PM, October 28; November 4, 11, […] The post Going on in Our Community appeared first on The National Herald.
Obituaries in Greek-American Community
CHAKAS, NICHOLAS CLEARWATER, FL (from the Tampa Bay Times, published on Oct. 24) – Nicholas P. Chakas, 89, Clearwater, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was […] The post Obituaries in Greek-American Community appeared first on The National Herald.
Seeking Friendlier Shores, More Greek Companies Pick Cyprus
Buried under an avalanche of taxes and a corporate rate of 29 percent, Greek businesses are flocking to Greek-speaking Cyprus, with a jump of 77 […] The post Seeking Friendlier Shores, More Greek Companies Pick Cyprus appeared first on The National Herald.
London-Based Greek Researcher Awarded Papanikolaou Prize
The Papanikolaou 2018 Prize was bestowed to Greek clinical researcher Myria Galazi at St. Bartholomew’s hospital in London for her research on metastatic prostate cancer. At an event held at the Greek ...
Historic Greek Villa Up For Sale
A majestic villa overlooking the town of Hydra in the Aegean is up for sale by the Sotheby’s group with a price tag of 4.5 million euros ($5.1 million). Grande Dame was constructed in 1808 by ...
Turkish Ambassador in Uganda Makes Headlines over Greek Inspired Costume
The Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Sedef Yavuzalp has grabbed Turkish social media headlines over the outfit she wore on the Republic Day reception on Oct 29 in Uganda. The ambassador appeared in a foot...
Former Novartis Greece Director, Two Doctors Acquitted of Bribery Charges
THESSALONIKI – In a blow to the ruling Radical Left SYRIZA’s claim that the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis paid off 10 rival politicians and others, […] The post Former Novartis Greece Director, Two Doctors Acquitted of Bribery Charges appeared first on The National Herald.
Papanikolaou Prize to Greek Researcher Myria Galazi
LONDON – The Papanikolaou 2018 Prize was bestowed to Greek clinical researcher at St. Bartholomew’s hospital in London Myria Galazi for her research on the […] The post Papanikolaou Prize to Greek Researcher Myria Galazi appeared first on The National Herald.
I Gave All My Soul to Get this Gold Medal, Petrounias Said
Greek world champion in the rings event at the World Artistic Gymnastics in Doha, Lefteris Petrounias will leave on Sunday for France to undergo a […] The post I Gave All My Soul to Get this Gold Medal, Petrounias Said appeared first on The National Herald.
Cooperation Memorandum on the Protection of the Medieval City of Rhodes
RHODES, Greece – A cooperation memorandum that will define the conditions and the funding of the works for the promotion and protection of the Medieval […] The post Cooperation Memorandum on the Protection of the Medieval City of Rhodes appeared first on The National Herald.
Ryanair launches new Liverpool route to Greek isand of Corfu
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline announced a new route from Liverpool to Corfu, with a twice weekly service from June, as part of Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule, which will be launched shortly. North We...
Two earthquakes hit Greek island within 7 minutes
Greek geological experts say two new aftershocks have hit the western Greek island of Zakynthos. No damage has yet been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reports that the tremors occurred ...
2 tremors hit near Greek island within 7 minutes
Greek geological experts say two new aftershocks have hit the western Greek island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reports that the tremors ...
Kathimerini: Albania should return slain Greek national's body to family
Athens. Alternate Foreign Minister George Katrougalos says Albanian authorities should promptly return the body of Konstantinos Katsifas, the 35-year-old ethnic Greek man who was fatally shot by polic...
Welcome Autumn: Greece’s Unique Liqueurs are Perfect for the Season
Greece is not only known for its cuisine, but also for its unique traditional liqueurs. Many of the favorites, surprisingly enough, are derived from ingredients that have amazing health benefits ...
Parent threatens to beat up staff members at day care facility in Greece
Parent threatens to beat up staff members at day care facility in Greece A roundup of crime and misdemeanors in Rochester's suburbs. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: https://www.democ...
Greek Coca-Cola billionaire endorsed by Snoop Dogg is selling cannabis products in Scotland
Alki David (pictured) plans to open a shop on Edinburgh’s Princes Street within the next three months, along with a hub to distribute his cannabis products to the rest of the UK.
Rome's Pizza & Greek Food (De Zavala)
This place has an entire White Pizza section on the menu, but overall serves a more Americanized style of pizza. Good flavor, and nice Mediterranean sides such as domas and hummus. -- Burgin Streetman ...
FM sends message to Greek minister
Greek Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Georgios Katrougalos, who is also responsible for European affairs and international economic relations, has received a written message from HE the Deputy P...
Amazing Ancient Greek Statues discovered in Central GREECE
GREECE'S Culture Ministry has announced that another four ancient statues have been unearthed after a Greek farmer's recent discovery of a fragment ...
Ancient statues, graves discovered in Greek field
Greece's Culture Ministry says a Greek farmer's recent discovery of a fragment of an ancient statue while tilling his field has yielded three more statues and several graves in the past month. Archeol...