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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Protesters storm Greek consulate over lynching death of LGBTI activist

A group of protesters stormed the Greek consulate in Melbourne, Australia to call for justice over the death of LGBTI activist, Zak Kostopoulos. Two jewellery shop owners allegedly beat the 33-year-ol...


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Vilai review: Greek restaurant aces whole grilled fish in Glen Cove

ESSENTIALS: Open Monday to Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday to Saturday 5 to 11 p.m., Sunday 5 to 9 p.m.; wheelchair accessible, parking lot My father moved to Long Island a year ago and, since then, he ...


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Greek prime minister promises 10,000 new public jobs in 2020

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister has promised to fill 10,000 new public sector jobs in 2020, while lawmakers voted to partially redress bailout-linked income losses suffered by thousands ...


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Last veteran of Cephalonia remembers soldier who spared him

Bruno Bertoldi, a survivor of the 1943 massacre on the Greek island tells how he escaped death: “My would-be executioner was from Bolzano, we knew each other; he enlisted with me, but then joined the Wehrmacht”


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Homophobic violence in Greece

Zak Kostopoulos was a Greek LGBTI activist, HIV-positive man and drag queen. He was well-known in Greece for his battles to secure LGBTI rights. On 21 September, he was beaten to death in the centre o...


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Norwegian Frigate is Rammed by Greek Tanker in Harbor, Could Sink

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — An oil tanker, which -according to ANA- belongs to the Greek Tsakos Columbia Management S.A, rammed a Norwegian navy frigate Thursday in […] The post Norwegian Frigate is Rammed by Greek Tanker in Harbor, Could Sink appeared first on The National Herald.


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AHEPA Receives $100,000 Donation from E. John and Cleo Rumpakis

NEW YORK – The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the largest Greek-American organization in the United States, has received a $100,000 donation from E. […] The post AHEPA Receives $100,000 Donation from E. John and Cleo Rumpakis appeared first on The National Herald.


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Rostov Kremlin museum seeks to solve art forgery in dialogue with US, Greek museums

That refers to Samovar by Kazimir Malevich and Non-Objective Composition by Lyubov Popova


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Report: Nearly Half Greece’s Active Population Out of Work

According to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises‘ weekly economic bulletin published on Thursday, 44.7 per cent of the economically active population in Greece is out of work. More ...


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The Latest: Greece sees sharp surge in migrant crossings

Authorities in northern Greece have reported a sharp increase in migrant crossings at the country's land border with Turkey along with a rise in arrests of smuggling suspects


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Over 3,000 Greeks attend the funeral of Konstantinos Katsifas

Tens of Greeks arrested by Albanian authorities


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Unemployment in Greece falls to 18.9% in August, remains high for youth

Unemployment in Greece feel below 19 percent to 18.9% in August, supported by strong tourism trends, Greek Statistics Authority ELSTAT said on Thursday. In comparison, unemployment was at 19.1% in July this year and 20.8%t in August 2017. The statistics service, in a monthly report, said the number of unemployed people totaled 896,588 in August. … The post Unemployment in Greece falls to 18.9% in August, remains high for youth appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Warriors-Bucks cheatsheet: Will Kevin Durant get outshined by the Greek Freak?

Projected Bucks’ starters: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Eric Bledsoe, Malcolm Brogdon. How the Bucks are doing: Milwaukee has beat teams in the Eastern Conference to start the ...


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20 Best Greek Islands: From Santorini to Sifnos with our ultimate travel guide

Think of a Greek island. What do you see? Snow-white houses and cool blue domes? Bobbing fishing boats and bougainvillea that truly pops? Mmm. No brochure image fires the imagination like the Greek Is...


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Only meteorite found in Greece returns on temporary loan to Athenian Museum

Image shows the only known meteorite object to crash on Greek soil, over two centuries ago, appears displayed Nov 8, 2018 at the Athenian Heraklion Museum on loan from Austria's Natural History Museum ...


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EU Commission’s Autumn Forecast: Greek Economy To Grow By 2 % in 2019

The Greek economy is expected to grow by 2 per cent in the next three years, the European Commission said in its autumn forecast report released on Thursday. The Commission report noted that ...


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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, T. Quick meets with Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, G. Onyeama (Abuja, 07/11/2018)

The meeting between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Terence Quick, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Geoffrey Onyeama, in Abuja, as well as the business mission under the Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, held these last two days in Lagos, have created a new momentum in the diplomatic, political and economic relations between Greece and Nigeria. It was the first official Greek ministerial visit after five decades. At the meeting between Mr. Quick and Mr. Onyeama issues of international and bilateral interest were discussed. More precisely, agreement was reached to start political consultations, following a proposal made by the Greek Deputy Minister. The Ministers also agreed on the presence of a link in the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that the collaborations resulting from the B2B meetings, between Greek businessmen and their Nigerian colleagues in Lagos, can proceed smoothly. Speaking to the Nigerian media, Mr Quick underscored that Greece acknowledges the efforts the Nigerian Government has made to counter terrorism. Indeed, he described it as a key player in the consolidation of security and development, not only in its own country, but also in the wider Sub-Saharan African region. For his part, the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, praising the Greek government, remarked that his country can learn a great deal from the way in which Greece, over the past 10 years, has transformed and rebuilt its economy to the benefit of its people. He also spoke very warmly of the Greek business firms, which have been active in Nigeria since the beginning of the last century, and of the strength of Greek shipping. "With regard to the business mission, a product of collaboration between the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), and the Greek-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, the owners and representatives of the companies that came to Lagos were particularly pleased with the results of the B2B meetings", said Mr Quick, adding: "It is very important to help and encourage the openness of Greek businesses, and especially in developing markets such as in Sub-Saharan Africa, for it is self-evident that such actions make a major contribution to parent companies established in our country." Nigeria is classified as a mixed economy, according to the World Bank, with abundant natural resources, developed economic sectors, telecommunications, transport and a stock exchange representing the second largest in Africa. It is ranked 30th in the world in terms of GDP, which for the year 2016 was estimated by the IMF to 1.166 trillion US dollars (22nd worldwide), the biggest of any African country. In 2011, Citigroup reported that Nigeria will have the largest average GDP growth in the world between 2010-2050. It represents, finally, the 12th largest oil producer in the world, and the 8th largest exporter.


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First US-Greece strategic dialogue will mark new chapter in recovery story

Vast off-shore gas findings in the Eastern Mediterranean elevated the region's potential for economic revival. Greece jumped at the opportunity and is strongly engaged in building stronger regional co...


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Jerry Seinfeld, Souper Bowl, Greek Mini-Fest, ice skating & more Richmond weekend events

Greek Mini-Fest: Get a taste of the Greek Festival, indoors, where you can stock up on Greek goodies or dine-in, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orth...


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Townhouses coming to site of historic Greek temple-like Kenwood church

A developer is finishing up plans to build 13 townhouses behind the facade of a historical church building in Kenwood that has stood empty for 15 years as at least three previous plans stalled to conv...


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Ancient Greek tales retold feature theme of transformation

BELOIT - Redemption, love, wrath and above all transformation are at the heart of Beloit Memorial High School Theatre's fall production, "Metamorphoses." The play was created by American playwright Ma...


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WEISSE ROSE Comes To Greek National Opera Through 11/18

The contemporary repertoire opera WEISSE ROSE comes to the Greek National Opera, running until Nov. 18. The action is no longer linear, and the characters are limited to the two Scholl siblings. Centr...


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Greek-owned oil tanker collided with Norwegian warship

Eight people were lightly injured in the collision


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Commission: Positive measures taken by Greek Government expected to boost growth

Positive for the growth potential of the Greek economy will be the package of measures as presented by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the Thessaloniki International Fair TIF


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Greece: Unemployment drops to 18.9% in August

At 189 stood the unemployment rate in Greece this August due to the large increase in tourism compared to 208 in August last year and 191 revised upwards in July this yea


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A day with great symbolism for the Greek Parliament

The first legalization of positive measures after the end of the memorandaWith the passing of todays amendment in the House to pay retrospectively EUR 820 million to staff of


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Greece Sea Arrivals Dashboard (October 2018)

So far in 2018, a total of 27,492 refugees and migrants arrived in Greece by sea. The majority are from Syria (27%), Afghanistan (25%) and Iraq (19%). More than half of the population are women ...


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Viking Announces New Greek Odyssey Itinerary For 2021

Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, that will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean Sea during the quie...


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Crowds flock to funeral of ethnic Greek man slain in Albania

Hundreds attended a funeral in southern Albania on Thursday for an ethnic Greek man who was killed by police there last month, inflaming tensions between Athens and Tirana. Konstantinos Katsifas, who ...


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World War II reparations: Germany must show 'willingness'

The question of WWII reparations is still open, and Germany should pay up, says historian Karl Heinz Roth. But Poland, Greece and other countries would have to cooperate.


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Hundreds Attend Funeral of Konstantinos Katsifas in Albania (Vid & Pics)

TIRANA (AP) — Hundreds of Greeks have turned out for the funeral of a dual Albanian-Greek citizen who was fatally shot in a gun battle […] The post Hundreds Attend Funeral of Konstantinos Katsifas in Albania (Vid & Pics) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Cyprus Open University Offers Distance Greek Language Study

With the new online program ‘Learning the Greek Language’, the Open University of Cyprus (OUC), in its capacity as a institution of education and culture, will be able to promote Hellenism ...


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Hundreds attend funeral of man killed in Albania shootout

Hundreds of Greeks have taken part at the funeral of a 35-year-old dual Albanian-Greek citizen, who was fatally shot in a gun battle with Albanian police


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EC revises its growth rate for Greek GDP down by 0.3%

The report projects unemployment will fall to 16.9% by 2020


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Bloomberg: Greek retirees migrating to the poorest country in the EU

They are moving to Bulgaria where it is cheaper to live


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Albanian authorities detain 4 Greeks, ban 30 from attending Katsifas’ funeral

Albanian authorities have taken into custody four Greeks heading to village Vouliarates to attend the funeral of killed ethnic Greek Kosntantinos Kotsifas. The exact reason for the Greeks’ detention on Thursday morning is not known with confusing information coming both from Albanian and Greek media. According to some Albanian media, the four Greeks will be … The post Albanian authorities detain 4 Greeks, ban 30 from attending Katsifas’ funeral appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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US sanctions againt Iran to harm Greece’s shipping sector

Although Greece is one of the eight countries currently exempted from the US sanctions against Iran, the shipping sector will soon see the negative effects. Of the 217 oil tankers that ferried Iranian crude oil in the first six months of this year, 81, or 37%, were Greek-owned. Thanks to President Trump there may be … The post US sanctions againt Iran to harm Greece’s shipping sector appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek Unemployment Drops to Lowest Level Since 2011

Greek unemployment rate fell to 18.9 percent of the workforce in August, falling to its lowest level since August 2011, according to figures released on Thursday by the Hellenic Statistical ...


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Russian and Greek ombudsmen sign cooperation treaty

MOSCOW, November 8 (RAPSI) – Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova and her Greek colleague Andreas Pottakis on Thursday signed a treaty on cooperation, RAPSI reports from the Inter...


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Greek clergy to no longer be civil servants in separation deal

Clergy have been taken off the government payroll and will no longer be paid as civil servants. Although they will still be paid by a state subsidy fund, Tuesday's decision marks a significant shift i...


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Greece's 'red gold': saffron trade blooms in wilted economy

KROKOS, Greece (Reuters) - Every autumn, Zisis Kyrou is more often found plucking flowers in northern Greece’s purple saffron fields than in his office as a civil engineer. Saffron - the spice so expe...


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Greek Archbishop Accepts Church-State Separation for Clergy Wage Guarantee

ATHENS – Archbishop Ieronymos, head of the Church of Greece, has agreed not to oppose Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras’ plan […] The post Greek Archbishop Accepts Church-State Separation for Clergy Wage Guarantee appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Appeals Court Head Vows Speedier Golden Dawn Trial

ATHENS – The trial of the 15 lawmakers and dozens of members of the ultra-extreme right Golden Dawn party, in its fourth year, will be […] The post Greek Appeals Court Head Vows Speedier Golden Dawn Trial appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Prosecutors Fall Out Over Novartis Alleged Scandal

ATHENS – Greece’s former top corruption prosecutor Eleni Raikou is suing the colleague who replaced her – Eleni Touloupaki – for allegedly violating the secrecy […] The post Greek Prosecutors Fall Out Over Novartis Alleged Scandal appeared first on The National Herald.


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No Stopping Runaway Greek Tourism, 2018 Destroys 2017 Record

ATHENS – Tourism, the saving grace for Greece’s beleaguered economy, will this year easily bust the 2017 record with the country on a roll of […] The post No Stopping Runaway Greek Tourism, 2018 Destroys 2017 Record appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Triangle of Tension: Kotzias and Kammenos Drag in Soros

ATHENS – The Hatfield vs. McCoy feud between Defense Minister Panos Kammenos and former Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is heating up, with US-Hungarian billionaire George […] The post Greek Triangle of Tension: Kotzias and Kammenos Drag in Soros appeared first on The National Herald.


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Santorini Cruise Company Named “Best in Luxury” at London WTM Trade Show

LONDON (ANA-E. Rakitzi) – The Greek company Caldera Yachting-Santorini Luxury Cruises was awarded second (silver) prize in the “Best in Luxury” category at the 2018 […] The post Santorini Cruise Company Named “Best in Luxury” at London WTM Trade Show appeared first on The National Herald.


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State aid: Commission approves public support for natural gas interconnector between Greece and Bulgaria

The European Commission has found Bulgarian and Greek plans to support the construction and operation of a natural gas interconnector to be in line with EU State aid rules. The project will contribute ...


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Tourism: 58% of overnights stays in Greece are from EU countries

According to Eurostat data


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“Reviving” of Mycenaean acropolis of Gla in Viotia

The research program is conducted under a financial agreement with Region of Central Greece, that finances a part of the program


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