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Monday, November 19, 2018

Greek economy and banks committed to ambitious NPL reduction by 2021

Hellenic Bank Association is ready to agree with the government on a new framework to protect first home that will not create any side-effects, Nikos Karamouzis, president of the association announced ...


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EU to set up spy academy in Greece, Politico reports

The article points out the choice for Greece to lead the project will possibly "raise some eyebrows"


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More Qatar airways flights to Greek island of Mykonos in 2019

Qatar Airways announced the return of its recently-launched seasonal routes to Antalya, Bodrum, Mykonos and Málaga, with more flights and upgraded aircraft on two routes from May 2019, aviation24.be n...


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Visitors and revenues at Greek museums and sites up in July 2018

The number of visitors to Greek museums in July 2018 increased by 4.6 percent compared with the corresponding months in 2017, with revenues also up by 9.2 percent, naftemporiki.gr reports. During the ...


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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER is Open Now at the Nation Theatre of Greece

The National Theatre of Greece is currently playing The Prince and The Pauper at the Young People's Stage. The show has a closing date set for April 21, 2019. The Prince and The Pauper is a lively ada...


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Long-Lost Trojan City Found in Greece

Trojan prisoners may have built the ancient city of Tenea. According to ancient Greek texts and myths, a group of Trojan prisoners founded the city of Tenea after their devastating defeat by Greek her...


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Katrougalos met with Christodoulides and Le Drian in Brussels

With his counterparts from France JeanYves Le Drian and Cyprus Nicos Christodoulides met the Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos on the sidelines of the works


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Greek stock market loses 20% in one week

Bank shares plummet


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Athens Supreme Court Prosecutor orders probe into Antetokounmpo racist incident

The incident caused an uproar in Greece


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Greece issues first medical cannabis licenses

Greece on Monday issued its first licenses for the cultivation and processing of medical cannabis in a taboo-breaking move, the agriculture ministry said Monday. The licenses went to two companies, Bi...


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Princess Theodora of Greece announces engagement to American attorney

Though they're yet to announce any details about the couple's big day, the family shared a statement confirming the exciting news. “Their Majesties King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie are ...


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Take me to your Leda: sensual Pompeii bedroom art uncovered

Fresco with remarkably vivid colours found during work at ancient city in Italy Archaeologists have found a fresco in an ancient Pompeii bedroom that depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter, disguised as a swan, and a legendary queen of Sparta from Greek mythology. The figure of Leda being impregnated by the god in swan form was a fairly common home decoration theme in Pompeii and Herculaneum, another town destroyed in AD79 by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius near present-day Naples. Continue reading...


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Greek Pastries and Savories for the Holidays!

Are you getting ready for the holidays? Let us help you with Greek pastries and savories to have on hand when friends drop by or for cookie exchanges or for the office holiday potluck! Order now onlin...


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Greek prosecutor investigates TV slur against basketballer

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor is investigating televised remarks made by a sport commentator who allegedly called black basketball player Thanasis Antetokounmpo an “ape.” The remark against ...


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Feature: Chinese play premieres in Greek capital, bringing two nations closer

ATHENS, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The traditional Chinese play, "The Orphan of Zhao", premiered in Athens on Sunday, arousing an overflow of feelings to the audience who watched a new adaptation of the Chin...


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More than 42000 applied for asylum in GREECE last year

More than 42,000 refugees sought asylum in GREECE last year, according to the European Observation Network for Territorial Development and ...


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Options for settling the territorial water issue

GREECE established the extent of its territorial sea at 6 nautical miles in 1936. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which was ratified ...


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Another royal wedding! The Queen's soap star goddaughter Princess Theodora of GREECE ...

Princess Theodora of GREECE, 35, who plays secretary Alison Montgomery in The Bold and the Beautiful, is set to wed LA-based lawyer Matthew ...


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GREECE'S plan C to free banks from debt mountain

Athens — GREECE is trying everything to get its banks back on track, including a direct subsidy to some of their most troubled customers.


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GREECE Coastal Shipping Showing Signs of Improvement, Says SEEN Chief

“We are still down by 1.5 million passengers compared to 2009,” said Sakellis, noting that the largest part of the increase in tourism flows to GREECE ...


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Another Royal Wedding! Princess Theodora of GREECE Announces Engagement to American ...

Meghan Markle isn't the only American to win the heart of a royal! Princess Theodora of GREECE and Denmark is engaged to Los Angeles-based ...


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Greek Cuisine at 'FoodTreX' Food Travel 2019 Event in Thessaloniki

GREECE'S northern city of Thessaloniki in October 2019 will have the opportunity to present its food tourism offerings as the host destination to the new ...


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GREECE: Wildfires Revised Emergency Appeal n° MDRGR003

In October 2018, the Governing Board of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) voted to suspend the ...


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A yawning cultural chasm

One feels that GREECE is in cultural turmoil. Our cultural self-understanding is reflected in our political and economic mores and, whereas 30 or 40 ...


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GREECE signs military cooperation agreement with Jordan

GREECE and Jordan signed a military cooperation pact on Monday. The agreement, which stipulates the exchange of information and joint military ...


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Elounda Mare Hotel

Embroidered wall hangings depict GREECE'S deposed king, a friend of the owner, creating a glorious folksy sense of place, and beautifully ...


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TUI Hotels in GREECE, Italy Receive World Luxury Hotel Awards

TUI Group resorts in GREECE and Italy have been honored for their luxury offerings and exceptional service delivery at the World Luxury Hotel Awards ...


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Why is Brussels Rewarding Tsipras?

“Anything in return for pensions” could have been the title of the longstanding policy of Greek Prime Minister Tsipras via-a-vis the European Union in Brussels. […] The post Why is Brussels Rewarding Tsipras? appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Myth-Inspired Fresco Discovered in Pompeii (Pics)

ROME (AP) — Archaeologists have found in an ancient Pompeii bedroom a fresco depicting a sensual scene of a goddess and swan. The figure of […] The post Greek Myth-Inspired Fresco Discovered in Pompeii (Pics) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Little Greek Fresh Grill offers 'fast casual' approach

QUINCY -- Scott Smith's first week as owner of the new Little Greek Fresh Grill restaurant could not have gone much better. "It's nice to see it all come to fruition, and the reception has been wonder...


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Greece eyes pot of gold as medicinal cannabis licensed

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece on Monday issued the first licences to private companies for growing medicinal cannabis in the country, part of an attempt to tap a burgeoning market worth billions. Greece l...


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Greek MEP urgent quesion to EC on Turkish provocations against Greece in Aegean Sea

Ms Vosemberg called on the EP to respond swiftly and unequivocally


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Greek custom concept motorcycle out of this world! (photos)

The DCR-018 "The Billet Sting" was showcased at the Milan International Exhibition


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Book Review: Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian

Prof. Chaniotis (Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton) presents a history of the surprisingly durable Hellenistic “oikoumene”. After an introductory chapter that explores Greek history and culture ...


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Το «Run For Youth» για φιλανθρωπικό σκοπό

ΑΘΗΝΑ. Η Marriott International στο πλαίσιο των ενεργειών Εταιρικής Κοινωνικής Ευθύνης και του «Serve 360» προγράμματος της Marriott Worldwide Business Council Greece & Cyprus συνεχίζει […] The post Το «Run For Youth» για φιλανθρωπικό σκοπό appeared first on The National Herald GR.


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Pillars of Greek-Australian Community Honored at HACCI Awards

The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) celebrated the best and brightest of the Hellenic-Australian community at its annual Gala Ball, on Friday, November 16. The HACCI Excel...


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Greek-American Sisters Launch Scholarship for Students of Hellenic Descent

Vasiliki Mitrakos and Anthe Mitrakos, founders and editors of Portes magazine In 2011 Anthe Mitrakos and her sister Vasiliki Mitrakos decided to found a scholarship called the Ariston Foundation. Litt...


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England Rises Again, Greece and Belgium Slumps in Nations League Drama

GENEVA (AP) — England surged into the UEFA Nations League finals tournament on Sunday, and Belgium threw away its place in a stunning 5-2 loss […] The post England Rises Again, Greece and Belgium Slumps in Nations League Drama appeared first on The National Herald.


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Fifteen Wacky Facts About Greece

Yes, you could use Google to learn many things about Greece. Or read a text book or tourist guidebook. But there is much more to this country than meets the (evil) eye! Here are 15 wacky (and ...


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Enter Bank Plan No. 3: Greece Mulls Debtor Relief

Greece is trying everything to get its banks back on track, including a direct subsidy to some of their most troubled customers. The government is working on a plan to lessen the burden for borrowers ...


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Municipal Workers Storm Greek Ministry of Labor

Dozens of members of the POE-OTA union representing municipal workers stormed the Labor Ministry headquarters in central Athens on Monday morning. They demanded a meeting with Minister Effie ...


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A Path Forward for Greece

Greece has faced some of the most difficult economic challenges in the developed world over the last decade. Instead of growing, the Greek economy has contracted in eight of the last 10 years, growing ...


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Greek Ferries Mull Fare Increase

An increase in fuel prices has significantly burdened shipping companies, creating pressures to increase ferry ticket prices, according to Mihalis Sakellis, chairman of the Association of ...


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Over 42,300 Refugees Seek Asylum in Greece in 2017

A total 42,305 refugees coming from Turkey to Greece applied for refugee status in Europe in 2017, according to the European Spatial Planning Observation Network (ESPON). According to ESPON data ...


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Greece and Bulgaria compete for TurkStream

Within the scope of the project, Russian President Putin came to Istanbul earlier on Monday to attend a ceremony of the completion of TurkStream gas pipeline’s offshore section. TurkStream consists of ...


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Tsipras’ “Religious Neutrality” Idea Hits Greek Bishops Roadblock

Unhappy they weren’t informed or consulted, the Bishops of the Holy Synod in Greece are standing in the way of atheist Prime Minister and Radical […] The post Tsipras’ “Religious Neutrality” Idea Hits Greek Bishops Roadblock appeared first on The National Herald.


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Flavorful Roasted Vegetable Recipes for the Fall

Roasting vegetables is a great way to heighten and concentrate flavors. Onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, and carrots with a drizzle of Greek extra […] The post Flavorful Roasted Vegetable Recipes for the Fall appeared first on The National Herald.


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After Dividing the Society, Tsipras Attempts to Divide the Church, ND’s Kikilias Says

ATHENS – New Democracy (ND) shadow Defence Minister Vasilis Kikilias on Monday sternly attacked Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accusing him that after dividing the Greek […] The post After Dividing the Society, Tsipras Attempts to Divide the Church, ND’s Kikilias Says appeared first on The National Herald.


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74,000 Asylum-Seekers are Now Living in Greece

Greek authorities said Thursday that about 74,000 asylum-seekers are now living in the country, and efforts are under way to expand housing for them and improve conditions at island camps for migrants ...


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Attorney for Russian bitcoin suspect slams Greek court for ‘violating’ client’s rights

Vinnik was detained in Greece in 2017, at America’s request, where he is accused of laundering $4-9 bln through the now non-existent BTC-e cryptocurrency trading platform


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