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Monday, December 31, 2018

Serena takes singles but US lose to GREECE

Serena Williams overcame rust and ankle problems to beat Maria Sakkari 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 in the women's singles match of the United States v GREECE ...


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Ancient Inscription Rediscovered on Greek Island

ATHENS, GREECE—According to The Greek Reporter, an ancient inscribed stone tablet that has been missing for the past 100 years has been found on the Greek island of Amorgos by archaeology student Stel...


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Wishes from “Greek Home for the Aged” at Earlwood

Greek migrants, now in their advanced age, who are guests at the Home for the Elderly, of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, at the suburb of Earlwood in Sydney send their wishes and their festive m...


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Table Talk: Handmade Dumplings, Greek Treats, and a Very Cheesy Event

Warm up with spicy beef noodle soup and made-to-order dumplings in the Outer Sunset, enjoy authentic Greek baked goods (and much more) in an unexpected location, and have you ever eaten a Danish ...


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Successive waves of bad weather in GREECE on New Year's Eve and mid-week

The year 2019 will get off to a cold and wet start in GREECE, according to weather forecasts issued on Sunday by the National Observatory of Athens ...


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GREECE Invitational held at Dewey Garden Lanes

GREECE Invitational held at Dewey Garden Lanes .... The annual GREECE Invitational high school bowling tournament recently was held at Dewey ...


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US lose to Greece at Hopman Cup despite Williams' winning return

The United States lost to Greece at the International Tennis Federation Hopman Cup in Perth despite Serena Williams returning from injury to win her singles match. Williams played her first competitiv...


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Williams returns to competitive action at Hopman Cup but US slip to defeat vs GREECE

Williams took to the court in Perth, Australia, defeating Maria Sakkari of GREECE in straight sets, 7-6(3) 6-2, in their singles game. However, US pair ...


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Hopman Cup 2019-19: Williams Claims Lone US Win Against GREECE

Hopman Cup 2019-19: Former world No. 1 Serena Williams earned a solitary victory for the United States against GREECE in the Group B women's ...


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Borehamwood-based Goods for Good sends stock to Kurdistan and GREECE

After receiving an SOS call from charities working in Kurdistan and GREECE, founder of Goods for Good, Rosalind Bluestone, jumped at the chance to ...


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GREECE beats the US on Serena Williams's return

GREECE defeated the US 2-1 in its second round-robin match at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Monday, as Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas ...


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Public Power says it will continue supplying Greek nickel producer Larco until Jan. 11

ATHENS, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Greece’s Public Power Corp (PPC) will continue to supply debt-laden Larco, Europe’s biggest nickel producer, with electricity until next month, extending a previous deadline ...


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A focus on Greece by Europa Distribution

31/12/2018 - The European distributors network sheds some light on the situation of independent film distribution in the Mediterranean country Europa Distribution continues its tour around Europe, in ...


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Thomas Cook slashes prices on holidays and flights including Spain and Greece

Thomas Cook is giving families plenty of excuses to start booking their next holiday in the sun! The travel firm has launched a huge January sale with savings on package holidays to the likes of Spain ...


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Serena wins but Greece defeat US 2-1

Serena Williams made a winning return to competitive action at the Hopman Cup on Monday but could not prevent the United States from losing 2-1 to Greece in their opening round-robin match. Williams, ...


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Migrant Fishermen Granted Greek Citizenship After Saving Dozens in Mati Fire

Greece’s President Prokopis Pavlopoulos will give Greek citizenship to three migrant fishermen who helped rescue dozens of people from the sea during the deadly fire at Mati. 100 people died in ...


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New Year Brings Storms, Heavy Snow to Greece

The year 2019 will kick off to a cold and wet start in Greece, according to weather forecasts issued on Sunday by Metro, the National Observatory of Athens weather service. The low pressure front ...


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Greece Retail Sales Fall Most Since August 2016

(RTTNews) - Greece retail sales in October fell at the fastest pace since the middle of 2016, figures from the Hellenic Statistical Authority showed on Monday. Retail turnover fell 2.2 percent ...


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Heroic migrant fishermen of Mati receive Greek citizenship

'It is the least indication of gratitude and honour toward these people from the Greek state, as they are an example to be emulated due to their self-sacrifice and their contribution to society,' said ...


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Greek minister delivers presents to migrant children in Athens refugee camp

A boy plays with his new toys after Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Vitsas (unseen) visited children that live in the refugee camp of Eleonas in central Athens, Greece, on New Year's eve Dec. 31, 20...


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Bank of Greece: Positive Airbnb effect on tourism and recovering real estate sectors

The interim report makes a particular reference to Greece's growing tourism sector, as well as investments in high-end real estate


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Tennis news

Serena Williams began her 2019 season with a singles win over Maria Sakkari - but the USA still lost their Hopman Cup tie to Greece. The 23-time Grand Slam champion had her ankle heavily strapped ...


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PHOTO: Army veteran receives car

On Oct. 21, Justin Cogswell, owner and operator of Operation Buildup and The Conesus Lake Rider Motorcycle Club gave Melody Mathews of GREECE ...


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Looking to purchase property in GREECE using crypto? here is your chance

A property in GREECE has recently become available to purchase throught cryptocurrency. The two acre property in Lemnos is available for purchase ...


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Serena Williams pulls US level at Hopman Cup

Maria Sakkari of GREECE plays a shot during her match against Serena Williams of the United States at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia, Monday ...


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360.000 citizens emigrated to GREECE to run the high-qualified young people from

The heaviest financial crisis seems to be in GREECE for the time being survived. However, the medium – and long-term effects will still be noticeable for ...


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Serena a winner on losing side as she prepares for Federer showdown

Her win levelled the tie between the US and GREECE at 1-1 after world No.15 ... GREECE prevailed in the deciding Fast4 mixed doubles 4-1, 1-4, 4-2.


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Serena beats Sakkari but USA loses Hopman Cup tie to GREECE

Serena Williams beat Maria Sakkari 7-6(3), 6-2 in their Hopman Cup singles encounter - but the US lost the tie to GREECE following the mixed doubles ...


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Serena wins Perth season-opener ahead of Grand Slam tilt

However, it was Sakkari and her teammate Stefanos Tsitsipas who had the last laugh as GREECE beat the USA 2-1 in the mixed doubles Group B tie.


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Greece: Rain, Sleet and Snow Forecast on Monday

Heavy rain and storms are forecast on Monday, starting in the southwest and gradually spreading across the rest of the country, with ice and snow […] The post Greece: Rain, Sleet and Snow Forecast on Monday appeared first on The National Herald.


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Circadian Rhythms: Greek Researcher Constantinos Dallas Talks about Our Inner Body Clock

They tell you when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. They are a guide for when to eat, when to […] The post Circadian Rhythms: Greek Researcher Constantinos Dallas Talks about Our Inner Body Clock appeared first on The National Herald.


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Dr. Jane Goodall Visits Greece on “Reasons for Hope” Tour

ATHENS – World renowned for her trailblazing study of chimpanzees, Dr. Jane Goodall needs no introduction. Sporting an honest, simple look, Goodall’s white hair is […] The post Dr. Jane Goodall Visits Greece on “Reasons for Hope” Tour appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece’s Population Shrinking at Alarming Rate: Not Enough Babies

ATHENS – There is yet another warning about the implication of Greece’s falling birth rate that will put enormous financial pressure on an already-strained economy […] The post Greece’s Population Shrinking at Alarming Rate: Not Enough Babies appeared first on The National Herald.


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Fast-Aging Workforce Could Push Greece’s Retirement Age to 73

ATHENS – A shrinking population in Greece also means a rapidly-aging workforce that could mean drastic changes in financing pension benefits and lifting the retirement […] The post Fast-Aging Workforce Could Push Greece’s Retirement Age to 73 appeared first on The National Herald.


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Victory for Serena, but US fall to Greece in Hopman Cup

Serena Williams began her 2019 season with a singles win over Maria Sakkari - but the USA still lost their Hopman Cup tie to Greece. The 23-time Grand Slam champion had her ankle heavily strapped ...


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Greek October retail sales drop 4 pct due to automotive fuel

ATHENS, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Greek retail sales by volume dropped 4 percent in October compared to the same month last year after a downwardly revised 2.9 percent increase in September, statistics servi...


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Why do Greeks gamble on New Year’s Eve?

“The one who loses in the game of cards, wins in love”


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Hopman Cup 2019: Serena Williams Wins as USA Lose to Greece in Monday Matches

Serena Williams started her season with a win at the 2019 Hopman Cup on Monday, although it wasn't enough for the United States to get the better of Greece. Williams was able to overcome Maria ...


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Greece defeated the USA 2-1 at Hopman Cup in Perth

Greece defeated the USA 2-1 to score their first win at this year’s Hopman Cup, bouncing back after a loss against Great Britain to stay in contention for the place in the final. In the first ...


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Paper Talk: Man Utd make contact for £32.4m Greece star; Liverpool duo close to early January exits

Manchester United are willing to meet the exit clause in the contract of a Roma star, while Liverpool could start January by allowing two players to move on, according to Monday’s newspapers. Manchest...


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Hopman Cup: Serena loses in doubles, Greece claims tie against USA

Greek pair Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari kept their Hopman Cup title hopes alive with an upset 2-1 win against USA’s Frances Tiafoe and Serena Williams at RAC Arena today. Tsitsipas and Sakkari ...


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Hopman Cup: Serena Willimas beats Sakkari but Greece tops the USA

In the only match of the Monday's program in Perth, Greece defeated the USA 2-1 to score their first win at this year's Hopman Cup, bouncing back after a loss against Great Britain to stay in contenti...


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Hopman Cup: Serena Williams overcomes injury to topple Greece’s Maria Sakkari

Big-hitting American Serena Williams has overcome a sluggish start and ankle soreness to beat Maria Sakkari and level today’s Hopman Cup tie against Greece at RAC Arena. World No.16 Williams was quick...


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Greek Coast Guard and Frontex rescue 69 asylum seekers in the Aegean

A total of 69 people seeking asylum were rescued in the Eastern Aegean sea last Sunday in two separate operations run by the Hellenic Coast Guard and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency ...


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New international university to be established in Northern Greece

Plans for a new international university in Northern Greece were announced by the Tsipras government last Saturday with the draft bill expected to be put before parliament for approval at the end ...


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Hopman Cup rolling coverage: Serena Williams headlines USA-GREECE

The United States need Serena Williams to come to the rescue after her teammate Frances Tiafoe lost his opening Hopman Cup clash to GREECE'S ...


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Hopman Cup: Stefanos Tsitsipas outclasses Frances Tiafoe in Greece’s tie against USA

Stefanos Tsitsipas has given Greece the perfect start in today’s Hopman Cup tie against USA at RAC Arena. Tsitsipas improved on a first-up loss to Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie on Saturday, his bette...


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Explosion rocks Greek chemical tanker off Cyprus

Blast throws five men in the water; all recovered but two seriously injured crew remain in hospital. NHST Global Publications AS use technologies such as cookies and other tracking scripts to analyse ...


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Sydney's Little Spartans

Pankration comes from two GREEK words, 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'kratos' meaning 'powers'. The combination of the two words is an accurate depiction ...


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XKPMG (In English, Latin and Greek)

Arrangements had been concluded for the petition (signed by all the retired partners of KPMG who are still awaiting their gratuity and pension) to be tabled before the United Nations General Assembly ...


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