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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Greece Athena sophomore baseball standout Casey Saucke II commits to Virginia

Greece Athena sophomore baseball standout Casey Saucke II commits to Virginia Just a sophomore, the shortstop had Virginia, Miami, Clemson and others vying for his services. Check out this story on De...


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Greek Festival opens Thursday

Gyros and Greek beer are on the menu for the 42nd annual Greek Festival this weekend. The Greek Festival will take place at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 129 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach, fro...


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Kleos Is Ready to Bring the Glory Back to Greek Spirits

Fame and glory are irresistible to most people — they are the ways that we as humans can leave legacies. For some, that’s winning Olympic gold. For others, it’s becoming a doctor and having a wing nam...


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More Greek-Americans Elected to Federal and State Office- All the Results

NEW YORK – Greek and Philhellene candidates made a solid showing in the federal and state elections on November 6, with the Greek-American presence not […] The post More Greek-Americans Elected to Federal and State Office- All the Results appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek PM – Archbishop Verbal Deal has Little Substance

The deal reached between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Archbishop of Athens and all of Greece Ieronymos on Tuesday has little substance and raises suspicions that it is more of a ploy ...


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Greece to Hire 10,000 Public Servants in Place of Clergy

The Greek State will hire 10,000 employees in order to fill the places of the equivalent number of clerics who will no longer be public servants after a verbal agreement made between Prime ...


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Greek yachting company takes silver prize in Luxury category awards

The winners were announced in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London


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Nia Vardalos and other actors to raise money for Greek orphanage destroyed by wildfires

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) released a statement that it would help rebuild the Greek Orthodox Lyreion Orphanage


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Greek venture capitalist eyes US$1M investment for TT fashion, food

Dimitris Kosvogiannis has spent his career learning the intricacies of the hotel and hospitality sector around the world, and now, after over 20 years, he is ready to share that knowledge—and up to US...


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Greek economy: Is it competitive or not? 

A lot of talk followed the publication of the World Banks Doing Business 2019 report on Greece with experts rushing to point out that another 5 places were dropped in the glo


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Albanian authorities release body of killed ethnic Greek Katsifas

Albanian authorities released the body of ethnic Greek Konstantinos Katsifas on Wednesday, with a delay that caused desperation and anger in his family. The body release was reportedly after an intervention by the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and the the head of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, Archbishop Anastasios. Early afternoon, the body … The post Albanian authorities release body of killed ethnic Greek Katsifas appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek American Institute Students collect toys for underprivileged children

It is almost the holiday season, and one of Santa's little helpers is hard at work making sure every child has the chance to get a gift of their own. Children at the Greek American Institute ...


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Mykonos Bucket List: Top 15 Best Things to do in Mykonos, GREECE

Mykonos is regarded as the most cosmopolitan spot in GREECE and it is well known for its mind-blowing beaches, bursting nightlife, scenic villages and ...


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Orthodox Clergy Oppose Agreement Between Church and State

Earlier, a representative of the clerics' union, father Georgios Vamvakidis, expressed his disagreement on GREECE'S Thema 104,6 radio station.


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Greek Orthodox Church priests taken off Athens payroll

Nov. 7 (UPI) --Greek Orthodox Church priests will now be paid through an annual state subsidy and will no longer be considered government civil servants, officials said Wednesday. The church and the G...


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Greek PM claims breakthrough in tangled church-state relations

Athens (AFP) - Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced a tentative breakthrough in talks to soften ties between Greece and its powerful Orthodox Church, a decades-old debate affecting valuable chu...


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Surge in Visitors to Boost Greece's 2018 Tourism Revenues-Minister

ATHENS — Greek tourism revenues could rise by up to 2 billion euros (1.74 billion pounds) in 2018 due to a surge in visitor numbers, the country's tourism minister said on Wednesday, projecting a four...


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How did the Greek-American candidates do in the US midterm elections?

Chris Pappas was the first openly gay candidate to be elected


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WSJ: US-Greek relations would suffer if convicted terrorist Savvas Xiros is released from prison

The Greek judicial system is examining Xiros's application for early release


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GREECE to boost trade with Nigeria

GREECE has expressed its interest in deepening economic and trade relations with the Nigerian business community.Mr. Nikos Yiamakis, the Chairman ...


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GREECE Shares Best Tourism Practices at WTM London 2018

The Greek minister was invited by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President and CEO Gloria Guevara to present GREECE'S tourism success at ...


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Pro-Greek Senator wins NJ race, 5 members of Greek descent elected in the House

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, widely seen as a staunch ally of GREECE and Cyprus for over two decades, was reelected to a third ...


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WTM 2018: GREECE set to attract record 32m arrivals

GREECE is on course to attract an all-time record of more than 32 million visitors by the end of the year. The figure, a number triple the country's ...


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'Historic' expo to strengthen Sino-Greek cooperation, minister says

SHANGHAI - The ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a “historic” event that will help elevate GREECE-China cooperation to a new level, ...


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Floyd Mayweather's vacation pictures from GREECE will give you serious life goals

His latest vacation came in the beautiful European country of GREECE which is blessed with some of the most serene locations in the world.


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GREECE is a major energy player in region: US Ambassador

The US Ambassador to GREECE, Geoffrey Pyatt called GREECE as an 'emerging serious player in the European energy sector' during an event ...


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GREECE must improve migrant reception, Council of Europe

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatovic has urged GREECE to protect the social rights of all and to improve the reception ...


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Refugee athletes in GREECE inspire more NPCs

Ibrahim Al-Hussein and Wisam Sami are two refugees with a disability who had their lives changed through Para sport. Now, their stories inspire other ...


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Aristi Mountain Resort

Just over three hours from Thessaloniki, this pocket of north-western GREECE is one of Europe's most undiscovered and biodiverse regions. The Tymfi ...


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GREECE: cabinet-church accord on reform of State religion

(ANSAmed) - ROME, NOVEMBER 7 - An historic agreement has been forged in GREECE between the powerful Orthodox Church and the State: the ...


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Nigeria, GREECE mend fences, reignite relations after five decades

He explained that Nigeria could learn from the experiences of GREECE to “take institutional sustainable measures to address economic and social ...


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Stats: Turkey, GREECE Lead Europe's Summer Travel Growth

Sizeable increases were also recorded in GREECE (+19%) thanks to its seasonal appeal and diversified offering, whereas in Serbia (+15%) a visa-free ...


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Tumbling Turkish Lira Takes Toll on Tourism to Northern GREECE

The tumbling Turkish lira has taken a toll on tourism flows from the neighboring country into Northern GREECE, which has seen a 15 percent drop in the ...


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DER Touristik CEO Says 2019 'Super Year for GREECE'

In an interview to German travel magazine Touristik Aktuell, Herzog explains that GREECE will be winning over the crowds due to its value-for-money ...


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GREECE builds local capacity towards developing integrated health and social care services

The city of Ioannina in north-western GREECE has concluded the first important steps towards establishing a pilot model of service integration to better ...


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Real Weddings: Jess and Andreas

Venue: Sunset Restaurant in Hydra, GREECE ... Since the couple worked with wedding planners in GREECE, they chose the flowers over Facetime:.


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Metro 3 to resume direct connection to/from Athens Airport after outrage

Athens Metro Line 3 will resume direct connection to/from Athens International Airport in the next few days following an outrage by commuters and travelers who had to change platforms with their luggage at station. Worth noting that the new decision is  taken just seven days after the halting of direct connection went into … The post Metro 3 to resume direct connection to/from Athens Airport after outrage appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek Gods & Christian Scars: Inside Cult Leader's Crushing, Cathartic New Album

Poring through Cult Leader's back catalog, you realize that vocalist Anthony Lucero's relationship with God — or perhaps the Gods — is a complicated one. Early on, the cover art to the primarily Salt ...


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Victories for Greece, Russia, Hungary & Italy; Spain Splits

After beating title-holder Olympiacos (GRE) on the opening day, newcomer BPM Busto (ITA) downed 2017 winner Szolnok (HUN) as well in Group B. Olympiacos is still winless as they could claim only ...


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Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos participates in the China International Import Expo in Shanghai

Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos represented Greece at the First China International Import Expo (CIEE) which is held in Shanghai, whereby an attempt is made to symbolically and substantially mark further opening up of the Chinese domestic market. The expo, in which 3,600 companies from 172 countries participate, commenced with a speech by China’s President, Xi Jinping in the presence of numerous heads of state, such as the Prime Ministers of Russia, Hungary, Malta, as well as many African and Asian countries. In the context of the Exposition’s Forum, Mr Katrougalos spoke at the World Shipping Summit organised by COSCO, in the presence of the company's Chairman, Xu Lirong, stressing that the port Piraeus is developing into a main portal of European-Asian trade, strengthening both exports and imports to China and other Asian countries. The Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs also met with China's Vice Minister of Transport, He Jianzhong. During the meeting, strengthening of the cooperation between Greece and China in the field of transports was discussed, centred around the Pireaus Port Authority, tourism, as well as the important issue of expanding the airline connection between Greece and China. The Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs also referred to the shipbuilding sector, given that the largest number of Greek-owned ships are built at China’s shipyards, stressing the importance placed by Greece on including Greek companies on the list of feedstock manufacturers. Mr Katrougalos subsequently met with the heads of a number of large Chinese companies. More specifically, he had a meeting with the Chairman, Shu Yinbiao, and members of its Board of Directors of the State Grid Corporation of China, the State electric company and the world’s largest utility company, with 1.1 billion customers and 928,000 employees, which recently acquired 24% of ADMIE. During the course of the meeting, the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that Greece, in recent years, is becoming an energy hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as leader in the field of renewable energy sources, while he proposed further synergies with the Chinese side. The Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs also met with the Chairman of Huawei company (who is responsible for Europe), Victor Zhang, and they discussed issues which pertain to the company’s investments in Greece, as well as proposals for expanding collaborations with Greek companies. Mr Katrougalos also had a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Yi Huiman, and high-ranking bank officials. ICBC is the world’s largest bank, with assets value exceeding 4 trillion dollars. Mr Katrougalos presented the whole network of Greek-Chinese financial relations and analysed the benefits which will result from opening of a branch in Athens. In addition, the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the President of Fosun, Xu Xiangliang, and company officials. During the course of the meeting, the representatives of Fosun showed particular interest in investing in Greece, in areas such as Tourism, Healthcare, and Financial Services. Finally, he had a meeting with representatives of other high-tech companies, such as with the first Vice-President of the telecommunications company ZTE, Xiao Ming, as well as with capital management and real estate companies which have invested or intend to invest in Greece. During his meetings, Mr Katrougalos stressed the strategic nature of the cooperation between the two countries. He also presented Greece’s new production model, which makes use of its comparative advantages, such as the geopolitics of its position as a natural bridge between Asia, Africa, and Europe, its significant biodiversity which results in valuable and high-quality products being produced and, above all, its skilled and educated workforce. Greece is consistently developing an outward-looking economy, based on increased exports, strengthening of tourism, and attracting investment. Mr Katrougalos referred specifically to the especially favourable new investment environment, as our country has definitively exited the financial crisis, with its economy now being more competitive and more attractive. He stressed that Greece can constitute the main portal for entry of Chinese goods onto the European markets. Finally, the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs gave a lecture on “The Future of Europe” at Shanghai's Fudan University.


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Church of Greece Hierarchy to Convene to Make Final Decisions

The Hierarchy of the Church of Greece will convene in order to finalise the decisions agreed during the meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and […] The post Church of Greece Hierarchy to Convene to Make Final Decisions appeared first on The National Herald.


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Wineries Open to Visitors on Sunday for European Day of Wine Tourism

The wineries of the “Wine routes of Greece” along with hundreds of other European wineries will take part in the European Day of Wine Tourism […] The post Wineries Open to Visitors on Sunday for European Day of Wine Tourism appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greeks believe their culture is superior to others, Pew Survey shows (infographic)

Eastern Europeans are more chauvinistic


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CJ McCollum breaks out of slump, Portland Trail Blazers bottle up Greek Freak in win over Milwaukee Bucks

One of the NBA's hottest, fastest and deepest teams rolled through the Moda Center Tuesday night looking to add a signature victory to a solid early-season stretch. And the Portland Trail Blazers did ...


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Alzheimer's is rare on their native Greek island. Why do they get it in the US?

Millions of people live with Alzheimer's in the U.S., but the disease is almost non-existent on a remote Greek island nicknamed "the place where people forget to die." Residents of Ikaria stay healthy ...


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“2019 Will be the Year of Greece” - German Travel Agency

Tourism in Greece will continue to rise and “2019 will be the year of Greece” according to DER Touristik, the largest travel company in German-speaking countries. DER Touristik’s head for ...


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Greece Church agreement to take 10,000 priests off payroll

A landmark agreement has been reached in Athens that will end the status of priests and bishops as civil servants and bring Greece a step closer to separation of Church and state. Some 10,000 Church e...


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10,000 priests go from Greek state payroll, 10,000 civil servants come

“The agreement between the State and the Church frees 10,000 jobs for civil servants,” government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos told reporters during a regular press briefing on Wednesday. “This gives the opportunity to cover these places with the hiring of civil servants to cover needs of the social state, by hiring doctors, teachers and others,” Tzanakopoulos … The post 10,000 priests go from Greek state payroll, 10,000 civil servants come appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece takes 10,000 priests off payroll

Getty Images Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Archbishop Ieronymos seen together during their meeting at Maximos Mansion Archbishop Ieronymos agreed that the Church would not oppose plans to ma...


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Todd Reid tragedy shows talent and self-belief do not guarantee glory

Todd Reid won Junior Wimbledon in 2002 but illness, disillusionment and serial comebacks meant his name flickered across the tennis firmament too briefly As young Stefanos Tsitsipas whipped away the headphones that connected him to his father and coach in the stands during a break in his tough match against Jaume Munar in Milan this week, it was tempting to picture the young Greek’s career following a familiar path of entitlement and misunderstanding. Could he be the new Nick Kyrgios – or Bernard Tomic? All the ingredients were there: outrageous talent, impetuosity, single-mindedness, the brooding impatience of the favoured son. Continue reading...


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