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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Gods & Heroes: Netflix Announces GREEK Mythology Anime Series

The streaming service has ordered eight episodes, set in the world of GREEK mythology, which will revolve around the illegitimate son of Zeus, ...


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Spectacular temperature drop of up to 19°C in Northern Greece

A spectacular temperature drop from up to 19 degrees Celsius has been recorded in northern Greece, and specifically in West Macedonia in the last 24 hours. While temperature reached 20.6°C on Monday noon, the thermometer showed 1.9°C at 13:30 Tuesday noon. Three hours later, strong winds started to blow and snow to fall. The drop … The post Spectacular temperature drop of up to 19°C in Northern Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Government in Skopje rejects rumours about exchange of monuments with GREECE

Government of North Macedonia said today that there doesn't exist a plan for the exchange of monuments with GREECE. This declaration comes ...


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Former Stamford Bobby V’s space to welcome Greek restaurant

STAMFORD — A new Greek restaurant will soon start serving at the downtown site of the former Bobby V’s Sports Gallery CafĂ©. Kouzina plans to open in the second half of April at 223 Main St., according ...


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LSU GREEK Life investigation began after former fraternity council president made DKE hazing ...

15, after former LSU Interfraternity Council President Christopher DuprĂ© told The Advocate it had been well-known within GREEK circles that “things just ...


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Famed Byzantine History Professor Speros Vryonis Jr. Passed Away at 90

SACRAMENTO –  Famed Greek-American historian, professor and author Speros Vryonis Jr. passed away yesterday at the age of 90 in California. Professor Vryonis was born […] The post Famed Byzantine History Professor Speros Vryonis Jr. Passed Away at 90 appeared first on The National Herald.


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TVLine Items: New Orphan Black Series, Netflix's Anime Greek Gods and More

Good news, Clone Club members: A new series set in the Orphan Black universe is in the works at AMC, with original show producers Temple Street Productions on board, our sister site Variety reports. W...


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Public hospital workers to walk off the job on Thursday

The union of GREECE'S public hospital workers, POEDIN, on Tuesday called a 24-hour strike for Thursday in protest at the looming loss of dozens of ...


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Greek Freak in the Big Easy

The Lakers have all but been eliminated from the playoffs, and coach Luke Walton said last week that the team will prioritize player development more. If you missed some of the quotes from Walton last ...


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Short sale home on the market in Greece

Short sale home on the market in Greece Look inside: Short sale home on the market in Greece Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/picture-gallery/news ...


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EU Court denies Varoufakis access to ECB decision that led to capital controls

The European Union’s top General Court denied access to a European Central Bank (ECB) document which underpinned its decision to freeze vital funding to Greek banks in 2015, that resulted in forcing Athens to impose capital controls. Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis and German left-wing parliamentarian Fabio De Masi(Die Linke) sued the ECB in … The post EU Court denies Varoufakis access to ECB decision that led to capital controls appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek Fertility Rate Among the Lowest in the EU

Greece had among the lowest fertility rates in the European Union in the year 2017, according to the latest figures published by Eurostat on Tuesday. The EU statistics agency found that Greece was ...


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GREEK Banker to be Honored by Hellenic American Association

HABA has honored prominent GREEK American Executives in business, private and public sectors who have distinguished themselves since the year ...


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GREEK American Congressman Bilirakis Earns Highest Legislative Effectiveness Score

GREEK American Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis earned the highest ”Legislative Effectiveness Score” of any lawmaker from Florida earlier this ...


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Eurostat: GREEK fertility rate among EU's lowest

Moreover, the average age of first-time GREEK mothers was 30.4 years, slightly below Italy (31.1), Spain (30.9) and Luxembourg (30.8), and above ...


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Netflix Orders Greek Mythology Anime Series

Netflix is adding yet another series to its growing animation roster. "The traditions of global mythology and folklore are fertile ground for anime projects, and we are excited to explore the epic set...


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Strongest hiring outlook for GREECE in 11 years in Q2 this year: Manpower survey

ATHENS, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Employers in GREECE reported the strongest hiring outlook in 11 years in the country, according to the latest survey by ...


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FedHATTA: New Tourist “Bridge” Between GREECE and USA Created By New Chicago – Athens Link

ATHENS – An important contribution in the further boosting of US tourism to GREECE and outbound tourism from GREECE to the US is expected following ...


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This Past Week in History

Politis was born on the island of Corfu in GREECE. He became a professor of law and eventually, prior to World War I, taught law at the University of ...


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Dodecanese Federation Celebrates 71st Anniversary of Unification (Vid & Pics)

ASTORIA – The Federation of Dodecanese Societies of America celebrated the 71st Anniversary of Unification with Greece on March 10 at the Saint Demetrios community’s […] The post Dodecanese Federation Celebrates 71st Anniversary of Unification (Vid & Pics) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Dancing as One: The GREEK Community of Tarpon Springs Documentary Premiere

This documentary reveals the vibrant traditional culture of the GREEK community of Tarpon Springs—which has the highest percentage of residents ...


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Greece defies church with step towards first crematorium

Cemeteries are overcrowded and Greeks’ nearest option for cremation is Bulgaria Greece has moved a step closer to opening its first crematorium, passing a decree that paves the way for a facility to be built in Athens despite persistent criticism from the Orthodox church. The prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, described the measure as “one of the most important and necessary reforms”, and the city’s mayor, Giorgos Kaminis, said it was a “landmark step”. Continue reading...


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Global X MSCI GREECE ETF (GREK) Shares Bought by Private Advisor Group LLC

Private Advisor Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Global X MSCI GREECE ETF (NYSEARCA:GREK) by 6.9% during the 4th quarter, according ...


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OECD Ministerial on Regional Development and Champion Mayors Meeting, Athens, Greece

12/03/2019 - Globalisation, the digital transformation, ageing societies, urbanisation, the low-carbon transition and other global shifts are factors contributing to widening disparities within region...


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Greek retailer Jumbo 6-month profit rises 9 percent

ATHENS, March 12 (Reuters) - Greek retailer Jumbo on Tuesday posted a 9 percent rise in net profit for the six months to December 2018, thanks to strong growth in foreign countries. Jumbo said net ...


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Greek mountain town greets Lent with colourful parade through town

Residents of the Greek mountain town of Sochos, northeast of Thessaloniki, greeted the arrival of Lent on Monday with a carnival and procession.


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IMF cites dangers for Greek economy

The IMF is warning about the dangers of the electoral pledges of the government for the Greek economy and its competitiveness. In its first report since Greece completed its last bailout memorandum in ...


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Analysis: Forensic Audits Should be Done at Holy Cross and the Metropolises

The dire financial phthisis and crisis that led the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to virtual bankruptcy, as it reached the point where it was […] The post Analysis: Forensic Audits Should be Done at Holy Cross and the Metropolises appeared first on The National Herald.


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Music Education Program at Maliotis Cultural Center

BOSTON -The Lykeion Ellinidon of Boston and the Maliotis Cultural Center are presenting this spring’s Greek Music Education Program, which will meet on six Sunday […] The post Music Education Program at Maliotis Cultural Center appeared first on The National Herald.


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Sheikh Hamdan paid a visit to this GREEK restaurant in JBR

JBR's beachside GREEK restaurant got the royal seal of approval from Dubai's Crown Prince… HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...


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Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church welcomes new parish priest

LEWISTON — The GREEK Orthodox Metropolis of Boston and the parish council and members of Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan ...


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GREECE Sea Arrivals Dashboard (February 2019)

Overview. So far in 2019, a total of 3,337 refugees and migrants arrived in GREECE by sea. The majority are from Afghanistan (42%), Iraq (12%) and the ...


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Greek Government Gives Green Light to Cremation Facility in Athens

After years of delays following opposition from the Greek Orthodox Church, Environment and Energy Minister Giorgos Stathakis signed a decision last week paving the way for the construction of ...


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German woman arrested as prime suspect for death of Greek partner

For ten days, she was sleeping next to her dead partner, she was talking to him and she would even cook for him, the German national, the number one suspect for the death of real estate agent in Halandri, reportedly told police. The 56-year-old German national even admitted to have given him sleeping pills and … The post German woman arrested as prime suspect for death of Greek partner appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Family-run Esperia Grill in Brighton serves Greek comfort food as it’s made at home

Winter comfort might involve a couch, a remote, a flat screen, popcorn in the microwave, a fireplace, homemade cookies, a fuzzy throw, or a big simmering pot on the back of the stove. The food is neve...


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The land where Utah's GREEK Festival is now held could be part in a huge new downtown ...

Utah's GREEK Orthodox community has taken a key step toward developing a choice cluster of downtown Salt Lake City properties surrounding the ...


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Wind energy in GREECE: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

Now the wind turbine manufacturer has won new orders for wind farms from GREECE. TERNA ENERGY SA has ordered a total of 36 wind turbines of ...


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Opposition Leader Mitsotakis Tells CNN ”GREECE Will Be a Positive Surprise”

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, GREECE's opposition leader and the president of the New Democracy party, gave an interview to the American network CNN on ...


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IMF: Greek economy need even a new memorandum

The "bad scenario" looks really bad!


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Syros shipyards resurrected from near bankruptcy

Neorion Shipyards on the GREEK island of Syros have made a comeback from near bankruptcy, after a one-year closure following its purchase from ...


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GREEK Police Create Special Domestic Violence Department

The GREEK Police (ELAS) will be creating a new department to deal with domestic violence issues, according to a recent announcement. The members ...


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Nikola Karvelas Talks to TNH about Korali Estiatorio in NYC

NEW YORK – Korali Estiatorio, 1662 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, was recently featured as one of the Greek restaurants “having a moment” in New York […] The post Nikola Karvelas Talks to TNH about Korali Estiatorio in NYC appeared first on The National Herald.


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SNF Supports the Revival of Vamvakou Village (Vid & Pics)

Across Europe, small rural towns have been losing population as young people move away to seek opportunity in cities. In Greece, where the situation has […] The post SNF Supports the Revival of Vamvakou Village (Vid & Pics) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Church Leaders Taking Up State Separation Deal

ATHENS – The Church of Greece Holy Synod will on March 14 begin a three-day emergency session to discuss Archbishop Ieronymos’ deal for separation from […] The post Greek Church Leaders Taking Up State Separation Deal appeared first on The National Herald.


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Expecting Back Pension, Wage Returns, Tsipras Eyes Offsetting Measures

ATHENS – With Greece’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, likely to order retroactive payments of slashed pensions and wage cuts, Prime Minister and […] The post Expecting Back Pension, Wage Returns, Tsipras Eyes Offsetting Measures appeared first on The National Herald.


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Eurozone Finance Chiefs Hold Back 970M Euro Installment for Greece

With Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras reluctant to implement reforms he agreed as he slides in polls in an election year, […] The post Eurozone Finance Chiefs Hold Back 970M Euro Installment for Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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A 24-Year Old is Greece’s Youngest Female Truck Driver

Most of Greece’s trucks go to Italy from the ports of Patras or Igoumenitsa. File photo Daniela, a 24-year old professional lorry driver, is the youngest woman lorry driver in Greece. The young ...


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Number of Migrants Rises in Greece as EU Fails in Relocation Efforts

Refugees and migrants keep arriving to Greece, despite the reduction in numbers, following the EU-Turkey deal of 2016. File photo More than five thousand refugees and migrants came to Greece ...


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Greece Inflation Rises In February

(RTTNews) - Greece's consumer price inflation rose in February after easing in the previous month, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority showed on Tuesday. The consumer price index rose 0.6 ...


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Slow Burn for GREECE'S First Crematorium, 13 Years Overdue

ATHENS – Nearly 13 years after cremations were legalized in GREECE, but stymied by opposition from the Church and critics, construction of the first ...


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