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Sunday, December 2, 2018

8 jailed in Greece pending trial in gold smuggling case

ATHENS, Greece — A magistrate in Greece has ordered eight people jailed pending trial on charges of involvement in a major gold smuggling operation. The eight include the owner of a network of ...


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Wife of Greek fire victim Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp pays emotional tribute to loving husband

The wife of Greek fire victim Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp has told mourners that she is still very angry that he was stolen from her after less than four days of marriage in such a cruel manner. Zoe Ho...


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Memorial Gathering for the Caneiro Family (Photos)

HOLMDEL. NEW JERSEY. The National Herald is present at the memorial gathering for the Caneiro Family at the Holmdel Funeral Home. Greek-American Jennifer Karidis Caneiro […] The post Memorial Gathering for the Caneiro Family (Photos) appeared first on The National Herald.


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ISSF Admn Council, Chairman of Technical Committee, others members elected under the ...

Christina Ahlstedt (Sweden), Ali Sadgar (Iran), Yair Davidovich (Israel), Alexandros Dimakakos (GREECE), Catherine Fettell (Australia), Rafael Guerra ...


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Euro 2020 qualifying draw as Wales drawn alongside Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan

Group I - Belgium, Russia, Scotland, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, San Marino. Group J - Italy, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Finland, GREECE, Armenia, Liechtenstein ...


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US Assistant Secretary for Security Elizabeth Neumann visits GREECE

The visit took place in the context of an ongoing law enforcement and counterterrorism collaboration between GREECE and the US, and in preparation ...


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US, Greek forces begin large anti-terror exercise in Crete

The largest ever anti-terror exercise in GREECE starts today and will last until December 7. Held in Crete, in the ports of Souda and Iraklio, the exercise, ...


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Euro 2020 draw LIVE: England, France, Germany & Spain discover qualification group opponents

But Bosnia is a great team. "We have to improve and be finals contenders again." Group J: Italy, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Finland, GREECE, Armenia, ...


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500m euros to be invested on hydrocarbon exploration in W GREECE

The companies looking for oil and gas on land and sea in western GREECE will invest 500 million euros in the next 7-8 years, according to the head of ...


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Euro 2020 qualifying: England face Czech Rep, Germany drawn with Netherlands – as it happened

Albania go into H, with France, Iceland and Turkey. Cyprus are drawn into Group I, with Belgium and Russia among their opponents. GREECE go into J.


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Euro 2020 qualifying draw LIVE: England face Czech Republic and Bulgaria, Northern Ireland get ...

Group I: Belgium, Russia, Scotland, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, San Marino Group J: Italy, Bosnia, Finland, GREECE, Armenia, Liechtenstein. Live Blog.


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Euro 2020 qualifying draw in full: England joined in Group A by Czech Republic, Bulgaria ...

Group I: Belgium, Russia, Scotland, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, San Marino. Group J: Italy, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Finland, GREECE, Armenia, Liechtenstein.


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Prem Watsa: Make GREECE business-friendly

In an interview with Kathimerini, Indo-Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, head of Fairfax Financial Holdings, expresses optimism that GREECE can ...


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Soaring number of Turks fleeing Erdoğan arrive in GREECE

Around half of the 14,000 people who crossed the Evros frontier into GREECE from January through September of this year were Turkish citizens fleeing ...


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Widow of Greek fire victim angry that husband was 'stolen' four days after wedding

The wife of Greek fire victim Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp has told mourners that she is still very angry that he was stolen from her after less than four days of marriage in such a cruel manner. Zoe Ho...


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Political Rancor Grows Over Greek Student FYROM Protests, Sit-ins

ATHENS – Major New Democracy opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Movement for Change (KINAL) chief Fofi Gennimata have joined in condemning high school sit-ins conducted […] The post Political Rancor Grows Over Greek Student FYROM Protests, Sit-ins appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece’s Jobless Rate Still Highest in EU

With Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras crowing he’s bringing a recovery, it hasn’t helped cut Greece’s unemployment ranks enough to keep […] The post Greece’s Jobless Rate Still Highest in EU appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Crisis Drove Down Birth Rate, Refugees Filling the Gap

While more than 8 ½ years of an economic crisis and crushing austerity measures has made moe Greeks forgoing having children, refugees and migrants stuck […] The post Greek Crisis Drove Down Birth Rate, Refugees Filling the Gap appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece, US Forces Combine for Anti-Terrorist Exercise on Crete

Stepping up their coordination, ironically under the ruling Radical Left SYRIZA which promised to end any American military presence in Greece, United States forces joined […] The post Greece, US Forces Combine for Anti-Terrorist Exercise on Crete appeared first on The National Herald.


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On World AIDS Day, Calls for Greece to Fight Hate, Homophobia

ATHENS – During the marking of World AIDS Day, Greece was urged to take on a stronger stand against hate and homophobia as activists were […] The post On World AIDS Day, Calls for Greece to Fight Hate, Homophobia appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Craftsmen Travel to Palm Harbor to Build One Of A Kind Church

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A dozen Greek Craftsmen have traveled thousands of miles to help build a one of a kind church in Palm Harbor. New Greek Orthodox Church being built in Palm Harbor Greek Craftsmen t...


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Archdiocese Takes ‘Significant Steps’ for the Resumption of Completion of St. Nicholas

NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America released a statement that “has taken additional significant steps towards the resumption of construction and completion […] The post Archdiocese Takes ‘Significant Steps’ for the Resumption of Completion of St. Nicholas appeared first on The National Herald.


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This Fashion Designer’s Vacation Photos Will Make You Want to Go Island-hopping Through Greece

If we could rent anyone’s wardrobe for our next beach getaway, it’d be New York City-based designer Kee Edwards’. The founder of resort wear brand Loup Charmant, Edwards is the woman behind the line's ...


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Meet Greece's Marine Trash Collectors Diving To Keep Their Sea Beautiful

George Sarelakos emerges from the sea lugging a giant tire. Another two divers surface — with a shopping cart and a netted bag bulging with a cassette player, cans and lots of plastic. It takes six mo...


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Obituaries in Greek-American Community

BARRIS, ANGELO ST. PETERSBURG, FL (from the Tampa Bay Times, published on Nov. 14) – Angelo Barris, 91, of St. Petersburg, passed away Monday, November […] The post Obituaries in Greek-American Community appeared first on The National Herald.


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Going on in Our Community

THRU 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.


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The Byzantine Princess and the Fork

When I was growing up, I heard many times a tale of Greeks, from Classical times to reminiscences shared with me by my grandparents and […] The post The Byzantine Princess and the Fork appeared first on The National Herald.


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Mikro Papigo in Zagori, Greece named Best Historic Hotel in Europe 2018

The boutique resort is housed in a heritage 17th century complex with 18 rooms and suites


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Chanukah: It's Greek to Me

Over two thousand years ago a battle ensued between the Jewish nation and the Greek empire that culminated in the retaking and dedication of the Temple and the continuation of its service. Chanukah is ...


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Do we need to hide who we are to speak freely in the era of identity politics?

Three academics are launching a new journal in which arguments can be made anonymously. But is separating ideas from their authors the best way forward? Jeff McMahan is a professor of moral philosophy at Oxford University. He’s a snowy-haired American, originally from South Carolina, and he works in a large, dark oak-panelled, and not very warm study in Corpus Christi college. It’s a room with an illustrious past. A little over 400 years ago, the committee that translated the Bible from Hebrew and Greek (and some Aramaic) into English gathered to do its work in this very place. What they produced became known as the King James Version, a scholarly and aesthetic achievement that amounted, in the late Christopher Hitchens’s words, to “a giant step in the maturing of English literature”. “It’s a lot to live up to,” jokes McMahan, as we settle down as near to the electric radiator as possible. Continue reading...


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Contemporary Greek art displayed in Beijing

BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition of contemporary Greek art, featuring writing and paper, has opened at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing. Co-organized by NAMOC and the Natio...


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Greek Freak promises payback: ‘I’m going to punch him in his nut’

Giannis Antetokounmpo sounds like he’s ready to go Greek-freaky on Knicks forward Mario Hezonja. “Oh, yeah, I’m going to punch him in his nut next time,” Antetokounmpo declared after the ...


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I quit Instagram and Facebook and it made me a lot happier - and that's a big problem for social ...

During a recent vacation in GREECE, I found that I took fewer pictures because I wasn't trying to keep my feeds up to date. It helped me be more present.


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There is a war in the Aegean every night, says Hellenic navy chief

GREECE'S fleet is always prepared to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Turkish vessels deemed to be of concern in the ...


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Giannis Bourousis: GREECE will be in the World Cup. European champions Slovenia will not be there

In fact, following Thursday's and Friday's games, GREECE is the only undefeated team in the tournament and the veteran big admits being surprised ...


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Hunter shoots house instead of deer while family inside eats Thanksgiving dinner in Mendon

18, someone stole $381.50 worth of merchandise from Macy's at The Mall at GREECE Ridge. Grand larceny: On Nov. 18, officers said a man with autism ...


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Section V high school scores: Saturday, Dec. 1

GREECE Olympia 63, Waterloo 45. GO: Jeff Jung Jr 16 points, 11 rebounds; Sam Wright 15 points; Collin James 14 points, 15 rebounds; Kris Perez 7 ...


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GREECE'S tallest natural Christmas tree lights up for 2018 (PICS)

This year's theme is”Christmas of the World” and there is also free entrance to the 8th Mill of the Elves Christmas event, which is GREECE'S largest ...


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What Modern-Day Demagogues Stole from Ancient GREECE

Is to be believed better than to reason well? It is an age-old tradition to thank the Greeks for bequeathing to us the norms of science, philosophy and ...


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GREECE'S Top 10 most loved dishes

The biggest food poll in GREECE was conducted by leading Greek food publication Olive Magazine and their online version, www.olivemagazine.gr.


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Turks Fleeing Erdogan Fuel New Influx of Refugees to Greece

The flow of asylum seekers crossing the Greek-Turkish border at the Evros river is rising for the first time since 2015 as Turks flee President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s dragnet against real or imagined followers of cleric Fethullah Gulen.


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Minor Damage, Shattered Chandelier, No Injuries at Alaska GREEK Orthodox Church

Some damage has been reported at the Transfiguration of Christ GREEK Orthodox Church in Anchorage, Alaska, following a massive earthquake this ...


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Kevin Knox sees hope for future in Greek Freak comparison

Kevin Knox didn’t have to look far Saturday to view the vast progress of another former first-round draft pick who had also struggled mightily upon entering the NBA. New York Knicks coach David ...


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Stunning photos of 14 of the coolest luxury vacation rentals around the world, from an 18th-century Italian villa to a Swiss chalet with views of the Matterhorn

[tulum homeaway]Courtesy of HomeAway * For your next vacation, treat yourself luxuriously. * We teamed up with HomeAway to find home rentals with some of the best luxury amenities around the world. * From a villa in Spain with a helicopter landing pad to a home in Jamaica with a chef and butler, these luxury vacation rentals range from about $1,300 to $14,400 a night. Vacation is always "treat yourself" time. We teamed up with HomeAway to find home rentals with some of the best luxury amenities around the world, from France to Mexico. They don't come cheap — prices per night start at four figures and go up to five figures, but if you have the means (or bring your friends and family along to split the cost), these spots are worth it. There are two villas in Spain, one with a helicopter landing pad and one with a wellness and mindfulness private trainer; a beachfront villa in Jamaica with a full staff including a chef, nanny, and butler; an estate in Croatia with a wine cellar; beach bungalows in The Bahamas with a private beach club; and a villa in Thailand with a private spa and massage therapists. Take a peek at them all below, ranked by cost per night. IBIZA, SPAIN — $1,367 PER NIGHT Courtesy of Homeaway A MODERN VILLA IN THE BALEARICS WITH A FULL RANGE OF THERAPISTS AT YOUR SERVICE AND A LARGE SALTWATER POOL. Courtesy of Homeaway See the listing » NANTES, FRANCE — $1,519 PER NIGHT Courtesy of Homeaway SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * 9 of the coolest tiny homes around the world to rent on your next vacation * How much money you actually take home from a $75,000 salary, depending on where you live * 5 exclusive travel benefits and events you can only access as an Amex Platinum cardholder SEE ALSO: 9 OF THE COOLEST TINY HOMES AROUND THE WORLD TO RENT ON YOUR NEXT VACATION DON'T MISS: WHAT A $1 MILLION VACATION LOOKS LIKE IN MYKONOS, GREECE, WHERE YOU'LL FLY IN ON A PRIVATE JET, SLEEP IN AN OCEAN-VIEW VILLA, AND CRUISE THE SEAS IN A YACHT


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GREEK Government Issues First Licenses to Private Companies For Medicinal Marijuana Cultivation

The GREEK government has awarded its first licenses to two private companies for the cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes. According to ...


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GREEK Orthodox Church in Anchorage damaged in 7-magnitude quake

The Holy Transfiguration (Metamorfosi) parish, which was founded in 1953 and built its first church in 1958, represents some 100 GREEK Orthodox ...


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Rowan University students dance through the night for a good cause

The event was organized by the Rowan University GREEK Council and Office of GREEK Affairs. All the dancing was not just a lot of fun for the students.


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A Field Guide to the Guardians of Downtown Mansfield

There are a number of GREEK goddesses who travel in threes, including the Hours, the Fates, and the Furies. Mansfield's female trio verify for us their ...


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The word on the street is in Mandarin

Mandarin has displaced Arabic in Sydney and GREEK in Melbourne as the most widely spoken community language in Australia's largest cities.


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Two in 10 GREEKS face high diabetes risk, study shows

Two in 10 GREEKS have a high or very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study on the disease in Greece conducted by the National ...


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