A humanitarian volunteer from Ireland who was earlier this year arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in GREECE has arrived back home on bail.
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Humanitarian worker arrested in Greece returns to Ireland
A humanitarian volunteer from Co Cork who was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking while working in Greece earlier this year, has been reunited with his mother. Seán Binder (24), from Togher, sa...
Flip-Flopping Kammenos Pumps Up the Volume over FYROM
ATHENS – Repeatedly changing his position, Defense Minister Panos Kammenos, leader of the Independent Greeks (ANEL) has gone back to saying he will quit his […] The post Flip-Flopping Kammenos Pumps Up the Volume over FYROM appeared first on The National Herald.
An Exceptional Man and Doctor
At the beginning of the 1970s, thousands of Greek students were attending Queens College, in York. We would say, then, that we numbered 3500. One […] The post An Exceptional Man and Doctor appeared first on The National Herald.
Banks consider Italian solution for cutting bad loans and staff
GREEK banks are examining various scenarios for ridding themselves of more nonperforming loans and reducing their staff, in an effort to meet ...
After Release on Bail, Sean Binder Returns Home
According to the Irish Independent, Binder – who was released on €5,000 bail after spending well over 100 days in a GREEK prison – was greeted by ...
Trilateral Ministerial Meeting between Greece-Cyprus-Palestine (Athens, 17 December 2018)
Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos will receive, on Monday 17 December, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, N. Christodoulides, as well as the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Malki at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within the context of the 2nd Trilateral Meeting between Greece-Cyprus-Palestine which is taking place in Athens. During the extended talks which will commence at 11:30 a.m., the three Ministers and their delegations will explore the possibilities of trilateral cooperation in areas of common interest such as tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, culture, and education. The proceedings of the trilateral meeting will continue with a working luncheon (13:00) and talks will focus on issues of regional interest as well as the Cyprus issue. Upon conclusion of the proceedings, a Joint Communiqué will be adopted. Prior to this, at 11:00 a.m., Mr. Katrougalos will have the chance to meet, on a bilateral level, with Mr. Christodoulides to discuss developments in the region as well as those related the Cyprus issue. The following day, Tuesday, 18 December at 11:00 a.m., bilateral meetings will be held between Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos and Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Malki. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening bilateral economic relations and educational/cultural cooperation.
Bulgaria opens new 24km stretch of Struma Motorway between Kresna and Sandanski
A further 236km of the Struma Motorway between Kresna and Sandanski close to the border with Greece opens on December 17 2018 Bulgarias Road Infrastructure Agency saidThe
GREECE must prove it means business
As next year looks set to bring multiple challenges in global markets, it is important for GREECE to convince international investors that the fiscal risk has ...
Irish charity volunteer Sean Binder arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Greece reunited with mother for Christmas
An Irish humanitarian volunteer who was earlier this year arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Greece has been reunited with his mother for Christmas. Sean Binder, 24, of Doughcloyne, Togher, ...
Turkey: We Will Protect Our Rights in The Aegean
Last November, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned GREECE and Cyprus against “reckless” actions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Kotzias: Let lawmakers vote freely on FYROM name deal
In an interview to the Sunday edition of daily newspaper “Ethnos,” Kotzias appears confident the deal, which would allow GREECE'S northern neighbor ...
Christmas holiday hotel occupancy in winter destinations across GREECE at 80%
Hotels in winter destinations in GREECE are at almost 80% occupancy for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, according to sector ...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo on pace for record-breaking season
Should he be able to keep this up for the rest of the season, The GREEK Freak would become just the seventh player in NBA history to notch averages ...
Arrested humanitarian volunteer from Ireland reunited with mother for Christmas
He and the three other NGO volunteers have spent the last three months in a GREEK jail after they were accused of helping illegal migrants enter the ...
Political Games at Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Ecumenical Patriarchate
Shortly before the latest meeting of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate taking place from November 27 until 29, once again there were rumors about Archbishop Demetrios' imminent retirement. ...
The 2nd Trilateral Greece-Cyprus-Palestine Meeting to take place in Athens, December 17
On Monday December 17 will take place in Athens at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the 2nd Trilateral Meeting between Greece Cyprus and PalestineGiorgos Katrougalos will w
Greek Farmers Start Protests on Monday
Greek farmers are planning to begin protest action next week as they were not satisfied, they said, with the results of their meeting with Rural Development Minister Stavros Arachovitis on Friday.
Harvard Single Sex Discrimination Policy
In an ironic turn of events, four GREEK organizations filed lawsuits against Harvard University on Monday, December 3, over a policy which penalizes ...
The hard problem
But even before those thinkers, there were ancient GREEK philosophers that began to realize that the natural world could be understood without ...
'I'm not a hero but I'm not a criminal'
The pair were alleged to have been involved in human trafficking by the GREEK authorities, something they deny. Sean was released on €5,000 bail ...
GREEK ORGANISATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTI (OTCMKTS:GOFPY) Shorts Reduced By ...
Change of 31.21% for GREEK ORGANISATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTI (OTCMKTS:GOFPY)'s shares shorted was registered. FINRA issued in ...
What hope for Greece after the crippling bailout and a decade of pain?
Not everyone in Greece celebrated in August when the country exited its third multi-billion bailout programme in eight years. Maria – not her real name – has a degree and speaks three languages. At 24 ...
Tsipras Says Giving Away Macedonia’s Name Saved Macedonia
THESSALONIKI – Speaking in Greece’s second-largest city in the heart of Macedonia, Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras said a deal he […] The post Tsipras Says Giving Away Macedonia’s Name Saved Macedonia appeared first on The National Herald.
Hunger Games in Greece: Beans Replace Meat for Kids
Coffee shops are packed with young people, shoppers are strutting again down streets, and Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras said signs […] The post Hunger Games in Greece: Beans Replace Meat for Kids appeared first on The National Herald.
Airbnbizing Europe: mobility, property and platform capitalism
The Euro-zone crisis that started in 2009 supposedly came to an end in August 2018 with GREECE the last European country to exit the crisis phase.
Coinbase Supports Syrian Refugees In GREECE With Bitcoin (BTC)
This time, Coinbase will supporting a new project that provides a basic income to over 150 Syrians that are currently living in GREECE. The official gift ...
Greek Spot Opens At Ferry Market
NEW HOPE, PA — There's a new spot in New Hope for Greek food. The Good Gyro opens Sunday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Ferry Market. The Good Gyro serves Mediterranean food and specializes in ...
7 Exquisite Dishes that Make Me Miss Santorini, Greece
A few months ago, my childhood best friend and I took the trip of a lifetime to my dream holiday destination: the idyllic Greek island, Santorini. We spent the days cruising on boats, lounging on rela...
Ireland and Scotland discover World Cup qualifying opponents
In group two, the Bravehearts of Scotland – coached by Chris Chester and John Duffy – will have first-time meetings with Russia and either GREECE or ...
Ankara: We'll safeguard our interests in Aegean
Turkey's defense minister Hulusi Akar warned GREECE and Cyprus Sunday not to encroach on Turkish regional interests. According to Turkey's ...
Kenya finishes highest in ICAO Air Service Negotiations (ICAN) 2018 conference
... Switzerland, Colombia, UK, Namibia, Dominican Republic, Iran, Italy, Qatar, Germany, Seychelles, Spain, GREECE, Finland, Burkina Faso and Oman.
Kammenos: President, party leaders could block FYROM name deal
... Pavlopoulos to summon the Political Leaders' Council and scrap it if the deal does not safeguard GREECE from its northern neighbor's irredentism.
US official sends clear message to Turkey over Cyprus drilling
“GREECE, Cyprus and Israel are very important countries for the US because they are stable, democratic, western allies in a region where you don't find ...
Skopje, Sofia Not Speaking Same Language When It Comes To Macedonian
GREECE and Macedonia's name-change deal in June, the so-called Prespa agreement, aims to alleviate Athens' concerns about potential territorial ...
In GREECE shot escaped from the zoo jaguars
The protection of a zoo in Athens had to kill the two jaguars, who managed to escape from the cage, writes RIA “Novosti”. How they got out is not ...
Zinke Resigns as Interior Secretary amid Probes Including Trip to Greece
WASHINGTON (AP) — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest, will be leaving the administration […] The post Zinke Resigns as Interior Secretary amid Probes Including Trip to Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
US Says TAP Line Will Cut Greece’s Dependence on Russian Gas
While Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras is reaching out for closer relations, a Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) will lessen reliance on Russia […] The post US Says TAP Line Will Cut Greece’s Dependence on Russian Gas appeared first on The National Herald.
Tougher Environment Laws Backed by 91.1% in Greece
ATHENS – With successive Greek governments moving to allow building even in protected areas or burned down forests, some 91.1 percent of Greek said they […] The post Tougher Environment Laws Backed by 91.1% in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
This new Liverpool restaurant Greek Taverna on Bold Street is already top of TripAdvisor
There’s a new restaurant in town and it’s storming ahead on TripAdvisor. Although it has only been open a couple of months, The Greek Taverna, on Bold Street, is already ranking at number one on the r...
Exploring Greece: Beaches, hiking and rail rides
From rafting cool water under the summer sun to hiking, island-hopping and skiing during the cooler months, Greece offers a world of wild escapes… As a land of mythical tales, Greece isn’t short of ad...
MUA leader's profane attack on Rupert Murdoch to ALP conference
... particularly passionate address in an appearance that recalled his favourite joke, "I used to look like a GREEK god; now I look like a goddamn GREEK.".
As of Dec 15, 2018 Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares (NYSE:EGO) Shorts Declined By ...
Eldorado Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and mining of gold properties in Turkey, GREECE, ...
New Brussels warning on Crete power project
The European Commission has sent a fresh warning to GREECE over the crucial project of the electrical interconnection of Crete with Attica, which ...
Weber: New Democracy's electoral win will sideline populists
Weber, who is the favorite to replace Jean-Claude Juncker as European Commission President, said GREECE is at the forefront of the fight against ...
Former PM slams Tsipras over Prespes accord
“I was opposed to giving the name Macedonia, because the name will ethnicity and language and demands for recognition of minority rights in GREECE ...
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will leave administration, Trump says
... retaliation for criticizing Zinke, and filed a report finding that taxpayers spent $25,000 on security for his vacation to Turkey and GREECE with his wife.
Speakers at New Democracy conference hit out at populism
Speakers at New Democracy's 12th conference over the weekend hit out against populism and hailed the party as the remedy for restoring GREECE'S ...