Sororities and fraternities are still very much alive at the University of Montana despite the University’s struggles with dropping enrollment. But even the Greek system has been impacted by falling n...
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Four dead bodies found on railway tracks in N. Greece, likely migrants
ATHENS, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Greek police recovered on Tuesday four dead bodies on railway tracks at the outskirts of Komotini city in northern Greece, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. The fou...
2 Greek companies guilty of illegal oil discharges in Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — U.S. prosecutors say two Greek shipping companies must pay a $4 million fine for not reporting illegal oil discharges by a tanker operating last year in Texas ports. Avin Intern...
Prem Watsa still has faith in Greek lender that’s only caused him pain
After losing hundreds of millions of euros betting on a turnaround of Greek banks, Prem Watsa still sees recovery around the corner. After losing hundreds of millions of euros betting on a turnaround ...
Bomb Explodes Near Ajax Fans Ahead Of UCL Match In Greece
Ajax fans and AEK Athens fans clashed in Greece’s Olympic stadium ahead of the clubs’ Champions League match on Tuesday. According to the Independent, Greek fans “reportedly threw flares and ...
Mahinda and Mangala agree on one point: Greece-like debt crisis hitting Sri Lanka
Both former finance minister Mangala Samaraweera and current Finance Minister and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have warned if Sri Lanka's effort to restore a stable government fails to happen with...
Fraud case against Russian national Vinnik falls apart, says lawyer
Russian national Alexander Vinnik was detained in Greece on July 25, 2017
Greek police clash with Ajax fans ahead of AEK Athens game
Clashes have broken out inside Greece's Olympic Stadium ahead of a Champions League match between AEK Athens and Ajax. Riot police dispersed home fans who threw plastic bottles and other objects at vi...
Greece: Clashes break out ahead of Champions league game
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Clashes have broken out inside Greece's Olympic Stadium ahead of a Champions League match between AEK Athens and Ajax. Riot police dispersed home fans who threw plastic bottles a...
Erdogan warns Greece over Aegean, Cyprus and Europe over migration
Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave an important speech outlining Turkeys future policy in the Mediterranean and the Aegean Speaking to his partys parliamentary group the Turkish Prime M
Greece must continue reforms, BoG Governor warns
The Governor of the Bank of Greece BoG Yannis Stournaras stressed the need for continued reform in the country until the economy has regained its dynamism and competitiveness
MFA-Greece: Turkish provocations undermine the stability of the region.
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement related to todays provocative statements by Turkeys leadershipThe Turkish provocations undermine the stability of the region a
George Papadopoulos and Hellenes Abroad
November 26 was a difficult day for George Papadopoulos, his family, and our Greek-American community as a whole. The former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser […] The post George Papadopoulos and Hellenes Abroad appeared first on The National Herald.
Costa-Gavras to Be Honored for Lifetime Achievement at European Film Awards
NEW YORK – Greek director Costa-Gavras, best known for political thrillers, including the iconic Z, will be honored on December 15 by the European Film Academy […] The post Costa-Gavras to Be Honored for Lifetime Achievement at European Film Awards appeared first on The National Herald.
Greece calls on Turkey to hold "responsible stance" in energy issues in Mediterranean
ATHENS, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Greek government on Tuesday called on Turkey to hold a "responsible stance" regarding energy issues in the eastern Mediterranean. "Energy should be a bridge of dialogue ...
Greece's 24-hour strike to cause near-total public transport shutdown
Travellers to Greece have been warned of a near-total shutdown of terrestrial transport because of a 24-hour general strike. The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), representing 83 trades u...
Lower Volumes Forecast As Harvest in Greece Hits Its Stride
A reduction in quality and quantity is expected In the majority of olive oil making territories compared to last year With the harvesting season underway in Greece, Greek olive oil production is expec...
Greece's Aegean Airlines nine-month profit grows 13 percent
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines (AGNr.AT) said on Tuesday nine-month net earnings grew 13 percent to 80.9 million euros ($91.47 million) on improved load factors and higher ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement related to today’s provocative statements by Turkey's leadership
The Turkish provocations undermine the stability of the region at a crucial juncture and demonstrate the paucity of Turkey’s legal arguments.Greece is not going to be influenced by the neighbouring country’s outbursts of aggressive rhetoric. On the contrary, as a factor of stability and security in the region, Greece will continue, in collaboration with its allies and partners, to defend international law and its own inalienable rights. Whatever their differences, the rest of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean recognise that energy must be a bridge of dialogue and cooperation in our region. Instead of insisting on threats and on its illegal claims and challenges, Turkey ought to adhere to this responsible stance.
Scourge of Greece Seeks ECB Job as Slovak Governor Eyes the Door
Slovakia’s finance minister, who was one of Germany’s biggest supporters in its tough-love tough stance against Greece during bailout talks, now wants to join the European Central Bank’s Governing Cou...
Erdogan warns Greece, Cyprus over “reckless” oil, gas exploration
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday warned that “reckless” oil and gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean was a danger for Cyprus and Greece, a day after two European ...
What is a day like in the life of a Greek NATO pilot?
Greek NATO pilots face frequent tensions in the Aegean Sea, so what does a day in their life look like?
Greek Education Minister Says Golden Dawn Luring High Schoolers
ATHENS – Greek Education Minister Costas Gavroglou said the ultra-extreme rightist Golden Dawn, whose 15 lawmakers and dozens of members are in the fourth year […] The post Greek Education Minister Says Golden Dawn Luring High Schoolers appeared first on The National Herald.
The Skartsiaris Family Talks to TNH about Giving Back
KALAMAZOO, MI – The tradition of serving free Thanksgiving meals began in 1977 for Greek immigrants Theo and Stacy Skartsiaris at their eponymous restaurant Theo […] The post The Skartsiaris Family Talks to TNH about Giving Back appeared first on The National Herald.
Larger volume of Greek citrus for Eastern Europe
Greek citrus is in trouble on the European market. Competition from Spain is fierce, so exporters are focusing on the east of the continent. Egypt and Turkey are also working on becoming citrus export...
Greek Foreign Ministry Issues Strong Rebuttal to Erdogan Warning
In a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the Greek Foreign Ministry responded to recent provocative statements made by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The president, referring to ...
Sleeping migrants killed by train in Greece
Three migrants were found dead on Tuesday on a railway track in northern Greece, apparently killed by a train whilst asleep, local police said. The bodies were spotted by the train driver near the ...
Greece: €2.3 million in EU aid for 550 dismissed media workers
Parliament is set to approve EU aid worth €2,308,500 to help media workers made redundant in the Greek region of Attica to find new jobs. The aid will be used to fund a series of measures co-financed ...
Bulgaria and Greece are set to be the most popular summer holiday destinations in Europe next year
Summer 2019 might feel like a long way off, but there's nothing like doing a little early holiday planning - particularly with some of the coldest, darkest months ahead of us. And if you've already go...
Pupils to be Taught the Pontic Greek Dialect
School authorities in Serres on Monday announced an initiative to teach the Pontic Greek dialect in a number of schools in Northern Greece, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) reports.
Greek Street Kitchen rebrands, launches as Streetside Bar & Grill
The first iteration of Greek Street Kitchen launched nearly four years ago. Then it moved to its new location at 4332 University Blvd. Now, the greek restaurant has morphed again, becoming the more Am...
3 dismembered bodies found on railway in northern Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities say the dismembered bodies of three people, believed to be immigrants who were hit by a train overnight, have been found on rail tracks near the border wi...
Greek media workers stage walkout prior to nationwide strike
File image shows PAME trade union members at a protest march in central Athens, Greece, May 30, 2018. The largest private and public sector unions General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the ...
More Charges Seen Coming for Greek ex-Defense Chief Papantoniou
With Greece hoping to lure a major casino to an $8 billion stalled development at the former Hellenikon International Airport site on Athens’ coast, the […] The post More Charges Seen Coming for Greek ex-Defense Chief Papantoniou appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Investigators Freeze Accounts of Former Jumbo Toy Store Executive
ATHENS – Bank accounts of former Jumbo toy store franchise executive Evangelos Papaevangelou were frozen by Greece’s anti-money laundering authority as it probes alleged unlawful […] The post Greek Investigators Freeze Accounts of Former Jumbo Toy Store Executive appeared first on The National Herald.
TUI Group to Add 4 New Hotels in Greece to Its Portfolio
TUI group on Monday announced an expansion of its international chain with the addition of 15 new units in the Mediterranean in 2019, including four […] The post TUI Group to Add 4 New Hotels in Greece to Its Portfolio appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek law gives cleaner 10-year sentence for falsification
A cleaning lady in Greece has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for falsifying her primary school certificate in order to find a job in the public sector, under a penal code article that has remain...
Strikes over poverty pay after years of austerity in Greece
Workers across the private sector in Greece were set to strike on Wednesday of this week. They are demanding wage and pensions increases after years of austerity imposed by successive governments ...
Prosecutor Orders Retrial for Killers of Texas Man in Greece
A public prosecutor on Monday ordered the retrial of seven men convicted of murder in the fatal beating of Texan tourist Bakari Henderson on Zakynthos island. The six men who participated in the ...
Erdogan Warns Greece, Cyprus Over “Reckless Behavior”
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday warned Greece and Cyprus against “reckless” actions in the eastern Mediterranean, the Daily Sabah newspaper reports. “The reckless ...
European Film Awards: Costa-Gavras, Greek Director of 'Missing,' to Get Lifetime Honor
The master of the political thriller, whose English-language movies also include 'Music Box' and 'Betrayed,' will get the honor in Seville, Spain on Dec. 15. Greek director Costa-Gavras, the master of ...
‘Europe Is Disintegrating.’ Greece’s Rockstar Economist Yanis Varoufakis Shares His Vision for Reforming the E.U.
Varoufakis is returning to politics, targeting a German seat in the European Parliament elections next year
An Eight-Bedroom Villa on the ‘Greek Riviera’
The three-level villa features spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and Spetses Island. This eight-bedroom villa is in the summer resort town of Porto Heli, on the so-called "Greek Riviera" on the nort...
Turkish President Erdogan issues open threat to Greece and Turkey
Erdogan said two countries were putting themselves in danger with their actions in the eastern Mediterranean
Greece, Greek Cyprus endanger themselves with 'reckless behavior' in Med: Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday addressed several current issues of international relations, including tensions in the eastern Mediterranean, the recent spat between Russia and Ukraine ...
Greece upgrades LNG terminal in Revithoussa
New Europe reported that Greece inaugurated recently the upgraded liquefied natural gas terminal (LNG) in Revithoussa, operated by gas grid operator DESFA, in the Greek region of Attica, west of ...
Hyundai Samho under HHI Group wins $370 mn order from Greece
South Korea’s Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. signed a contract worth $370 million with Greece’s Consolidated Marine Management Inc. (CMM) to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers with 174 ...
Who will “win” the Greece – FYRO Macedonia interconnection pipeline project?
The issue of Greeces energy interconnection with FYRO Macedonia has reemerged via the so called Greece FYRO Macedonia interconnection pipeline There are two parties vying to c
Vodafone Greece supports SOS 15900 line to combat violence against women
Vodafone Greece said it's providing free communication to the SOS Line of the General Secretariat Gender Equality. The announcement was made on 25 November, which has been established by the UN as the ...
24-hour Greek media blackout ahead of general strike
Greek journalists have walked off work for 24 hours ahead of a general strike that is expected to bring the country to a standstill to protest against protracted austerity measures. No news ...