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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Explore Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey for only $20 on Xbox One and PS4

The video game Assassin's Creed Odyssey is down to $19.99 on Xbox One at Amazon today. Unfortunately, the PS4 version is already sold out there, though you can find it for this same price at GameStop ...


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2019 Sac State GREEK troubles continue

Sparked by an anonymous email and others that followed, Sacramento State's GREEK life has faced investigation, scrutiny and even international ...


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Jerk chicken restaurant could replace closed Worcester GREEK eaterie

A JERK chicken restaurant could replace a GREEK eaterie which has closed in Worcester city centre. Yamas, which had been at the unit in Broad Street ...


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Doane begins Weeks of the GREEKS

One hundred students joined the various GREEK groups on campus on Saturday morning. None of these students joined Tau Sigma Zeta fraternity.


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Greek community dances for a good cause at March Madness

It’s that time of year again—let the Madness begin! March Madness is an annual dance competition held at Illinois State University during the spring semester. This philanthropic event—scheduled for Ap...


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Dutch envoy: More reforms in Greece necessary; progess needed for Eurogroup to disburse ECB profits on Greek bonds

The Dutch ambassador to Greece on Wednesday told a gathering in Athens that "more progress is needed before Eurogroup ministers will decide to disburse ECB profits on Greek bonds." The ambassador of t...


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Dutch warning for Athens to stick to targets set by creditors

The Dutch ambassador in Athens issued a warning on Wednesday to the Greek government regarding the country's economy and asked GREECE to ...


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You'll find plenty to like at Linardos Villa in Springfield

Omelets: Spanish Omelet — $5.95; Plain Omelet — $7.25; GREEK Omelet, ... Salads: Grecian Salad — $4.95/$7.95; Village Salad (traditional GREEK ...


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An evening with Greece

Greek musical Udopia enthralled the audience with a rich rendition. Drawing inspiration from ritual dance music, modern grooves, and ancient heritage, the group created an aesthetic blend of rhythm. G...


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Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgios Katrougalos telephone conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan (19 February 2019)

A short while ago, Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos had a telephone conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan. John Sullivan congratulated Giorgos Katrougalos on undertaking his new duties and expressed to him the satisfaction of the US over the conclusion of the Prespa Agreement.Giorgos Katrougalos stressed Greece's role, in cooperation with Cyprus, as a pillar of stability and security in the Western Balkans and the South-eastern Mediterranean. The Minister of Foreign Affairs briefed John Sullivan on the upcoming convocation of the Greece-Cyprus-Israel Trilateral Summit Meeting in Crete. Both men agreed on the importance of strategic dialogue between Greece and the US as well as its further promotion. Giorgos Katrougalos briefed John Sullivan on his participation in the upcoming NATO Summit on 3-4 April 2019 in Washington, on the margins of which further momentum can be provided to the cooperation between Greece and the US.


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Vitex: A success story defying the odds amid Greece’s economic crisis

The largest Greek-owned company of architectural paints managed to achieve an astonishing turnaround


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Spring is on its way as Bradford set to be warmer than Greece and Italy this weekend

Warm weekend weather will see temperatures rise to near record levels for February, the Met Office has said. What a difference a year makes. The warm, sunny weather across most of the UK will contrast ...


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UNHCR GREECE Factsheet

This month 800 people reached GREECE from the land borders and 1,850 arrived on the Greek Aegean islands. This was lower than December's 3,950 ...


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Ukraine's Ombudswoman plans to meet Russian colleague in GREECE

I want to finally communicate with Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova, who will come to GREECE at the same time with me.


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Deligianni and Tsividis Elected to National Academy of Engineering

WASHINGTON, DC – Two Greek scientists, Hariklia-Lili Deligianni and Yannis Tsividis, were elected members of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Election at the […] The post Deligianni and Tsividis Elected to National Academy of Engineering appeared first on The National Herald.


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Crêpes & Bagels – French crêpe with a Greek touch

The culture of crêpes is strong in France, especially in the Latin Quarter of Paris, as it has always been a student neighborhood, and there is no better lunch for a student and as affordable and hear...


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Turkey earthquake: Turkey and Greece hit by strong earthquake

The earthquake registered 5.6 magnitude, with shaking felt in Western Turkey and parts of Greece. Witnesses have recorded their experiences on earthquake-tracking website EMSC-CSEM. One said: “Very te...


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SYRIZA Coffee Tax Spikes Smuggling, Closes Coffee Shops

Smuggling is also coming from Albania and North Macedonia but most of it from Bulgaria, with GREEK Coffee Association officials telling reporters ...


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Orfeu negro stunningly mixes GREEK myth and Afro-Brazilian religion

Orfeu negro, as you might expect, is an adaption of the GREEK myth. And we all know those myths seldom ended well. Prior to seeing it, my only ...


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Turkey at risk of US sanctions if proceed with purchase of Russian S-400

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a bill that blocks the transfer of F-35 new generation fighter jets to Turkey. The delivery will be unblocked if Ankara cancels the purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia. Turkey is at risk to have US sanctions imposed if it proceeds with the Russian deal. According to … The post Turkey at risk of US sanctions if proceed with purchase of Russian S-400 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Batang Gilas to face Argentina, Russia, GREECE in FIBA U19 World Cup

Batang Gilas, the national team's youth counterpart, will take on Argentina, Russia, and host country GREECE in the FIBA U19 World Cup.


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Greeks drink 4,000 tons of smuggled coffee each year!

The enforcement of the Excise Duty on 112017 has increased the smuggling of the product which according to executives of the Hellenic Coffee Association HCA is extremely hig


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North Macedonian citizens will cross the border with Greece only with their travel documents

North Macedonian citizens will cross the border with Greece only with their travel documents The sheets of paper that had to be filled in order to enter Greek territory as a passp


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Max Hollein Has Made Three Top Appointments at the Met-and Ernest Hemingway’s Grandson is Now the Head of Greek and Roman Art

Just seven months after taking the reins at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Max Hollein is pressing ahead with plans to reinvigorate the leadership of the august institution. Yesterday, Hollein ...


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Postgrad figure in GREEK universities rises 25 percent

The number of students registered for postgraduate programs at GREEK universities in the 2016-17 academic year was 66,295, up 25.2 percent from ...


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It's time to eat, drink, dance and be GREEK for the day! (FCL February 20th)

Opa! It's time to eat, drink, dance and be GREEK for a day! The Jacksonville GREEK Festival is this weekend. Website: www.jaxgreekfest.com.


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Enhanced surveillance of Greece economy extended by six months, European Commission decides

The Commission says the implementation of the reforms is crucial


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GREECE Duty Free Shopping Picks Up Pace in 2018

In terms of location, duty free stores in Athens and Central GREECE were in the lead in terms of sales with a 65 percent share of the market and 16.73 ...


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Mavrovounos Co. Petros Depolo and Innstant Travel announce strategic partnership in GREECE

Travel Agents in GREECE who make bookings via the Innstant Platform will now have access to over 500,000 hotels and apartments worldwide, 65,000 ...


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State Department Congratulates GREECE on Prespa Accord

Deputy Secretary Sullivan spoke today with Foreign Minister @gkatr to congratulate him on his appointment as FM and to commend #GREECE's ...


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Million-euro Tourism Investment Projects in GREECE Get Green Light

An inter-ministerial committee for strategic investments led by Greek Economy Minister Yannis Dragasakis approved this week three tourism projects ...


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Alonissos Named 'Best Green Eco Destination' in GREECE

The island of Alonissos, located in the North Sporades group, has been honored with a Gold award as the Best Green Eco Destination in GREECE at ...


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Folk Dance and Choral Festival in San Francisco (Vid & Pics)

SAN FRANCISCO – A great success was the 43rd annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival (FDF) of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San […] The post Folk Dance and Choral Festival in San Francisco (Vid & Pics) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Libya’s ancient Greek ruins blighted by theft

Graffiti covers the walls of a Greek amphitheatre in Cyrene, an ancient ruined city in eastern Libya now struggling with neglect, vandals and illegal confiscation of land by locals. The deserted ...


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Exclusive: This Season's Gucci Invitation is an Ancient GREEK Mask

It came in the form cast of a mask of the head of Hermaphroditus – as marked out in Ancient GREEK on the lid of its casing, a mini museological crate.


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A Great GREEK Neighborhood Has Taken a Beating

A Great GREEK Neighborhood Has Taken a Beating. By Antonis H. Diamataris February 20, 2019. Residents of the Queensbridge Houses walk in the ...


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Interview: Sino-Greek cultural exchanges strengthen ties that bind

ATHENS, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Cultural exchanges help bridge differences, bring people together, and go beyond conflict and antagonism, Lydia Koniordou, president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cult...


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Distinguished Greek guitarist presents debut album

Since the beginning of the year, the Pharos Arts Foundation has been embellishing the capital’s music scene with live performances, ranging from piano recitals to concerts of Indian classical music.


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EU Extends Post-Program Framework for Greece by Six Months

The European Commission announced on Wednesday its decision to extend its “enhanced surveillance framework” for the nation of Greece by six months. This decision was adopted by the European ...


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Snow set to hit GREECE again by end of the week

Weather conditions in GREECE are expected to turn icy cold again on Wednesday and Thursday before taking a sharp turn for the worse on Friday and ...


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Germany, GREECE, Serbia, Spain Post Convincing Wins in Tuesday Prelims

Group B's leader GREECE defeated the Dutch 12-6, with a decisive last quarter (3-3, 3-2, 3-1, 3-0). GREECE has won four of its five games so far, while ...


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Greeks’ bitter Coffee: Special Tax skyrockets prices, decrease consumption

Price increase of 23 percent and higher? “No, thanks!” said Greeks and cut on their favorite drink, the coffee. Greek coffee? Frappe with instant coffee? Filter coffee or espresso for Cappuccino or Freddo? Exorbitant prices due to the Special Consumption Tax forced Greeks to more austerity and cuts and turned their back to the beverage … The post Greeks’ bitter Coffee: Special Tax skyrockets prices, decrease consumption appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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One in two Greek taxpayers owes to tax office: report

ATHENS, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- One in two Greek taxpayers,namely 4 million individuals and enterprises, owe a total of 104.36 billion euros (118.3 billion U.S dollars) to the tax office, according to a r...


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Kozani to move away from fossil fuels under EU, World Bank

The GREEK city of Kozani in Western Macedonia, has been selected under a pilot programme of the EU and World Bank, in an attempt to transition its ...


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«Oh My Greece! Unlock the Feeling» – Το νέο βίντεο προβολής της Ελλάδας

ΑΘΗΝΑ. Τη νέα καμπάνια επικοινωνίας και προβολής της Ελλάδας στις αγορές του κόσμου, παρουσίασεσε ειδική εκδήλωση η Marketing Greece, η εταιρία του Συνδέσμου Ελληνικών Τουριστικών […] The post «Oh My Greece! Unlock the Feeling» – Το νέο βίντεο προβολής της Ελλάδας appeared first on The National Herald GR.


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PM Tsipras Calls Greece ”European Example of Success”

Deputy Prime Minister and Vice-President of the Greek Government, Giannis Dragasakis, (L) and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (R). File photo A cabinet meeting was held on Wednesday morning ...


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Batang Gilas bracketed with Greece, Russia, Argentina in Fiba U-19 World Cup

KAI Sotto and company will have their hands full in the 2019 Fiba Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Heraklion, Greece come June. The Philippines has been slotted in Group C together with host Greece, A...


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Greece at Center of World’s Geopolitical Games

In recent centuries, Greece’s geopolitical position has been at the center of attention each and every time the great powers clashed. Standing at the gates of the West – or the East, depending ...


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Sifnos, Crete and Samos among the 26 European Islands Starting the Transition to Clean Energy

Twenty-six European islands, including three Greek ones, have officially launched their transition to clean energy with the support of the European Commission’s Clean Energy Initiative […] The post Sifnos, Crete and Samos among the 26 European Islands Starting the Transition to Clean Energy appeared first on The National Herald.


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GREEK wine tanks converted into new luxury Mediterranean escape

A new GREEK luxury resort is set to open on the western coast of The Peloponnese. Guests will be given the chance to sleep in converted old concrete ...


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