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Monday, April 15, 2019

GREECE making bond market comeback as yields reach record lows on IMF repayment hopes

The Greek government's bond yields were closing in on record lows on 15 April after GREECE'S Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said a deal to repay ...


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Elgin Marbles: Greece attacks British Museum as 'murky prison'

The Greek president has escalated a campaign for the return of the Elgin Marbles, attacking their home in the British Museum as a "murky prison".


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Greek energy firm discovers natural-gas reserve off Israel

It has agreed to sell some of the gas to Israeli power producer I.P.M. Beer Tuvia in a 19-year deal expected to earn Energean $900 million. (April 15, 2019 / JNS) Greek energy firm Energean has ...


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What it means to be a part of multicultural GREEK life

GREEK life at Boise State is small compared to other colleges, however, it is evolving to include students with diverse cultural backgrounds and form ...


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Cosmonauts in GREECE for Yuri Gagarin Park Opening on Crete

Kountoura thanked the four cosmonauts, who carry out their post-flight rehabilitation and health recovery programs on Crete, and elsewhere in GREECE ...


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Ambassador Michael Sotirhos dies in Florida

NEW YORK. Michael G. Sotirhos, 91 died on Sunday April 14 in Florida. He was the first Greek-American who in 1989 became aUS ambassador to […] The post Ambassador Michael Sotirhos dies in Florida appeared first on The National Herald.


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German officers sentenced for replacing Greek flag with German one in Chania

Two German army officers took down the Greek flag and hoisted the German one in Stavros area of Akrotiri in Chania Prefecture on Sunday. The two -23-year-old Germans serve at the 115th Wing Battalion of the NATO. They were immediately arrested and taken to court, where each one received a 10-month suspected sentence. The incident … The post German officers sentenced for replacing Greek flag with German one in Chania appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Weber convenes committee to review Greek life at UB

UB Vice President for Student Life A. Scott Weber, at the direction of President Satish K. Tripathi, has convened an internal committee to review Greek-letter social fraternal organizations at the ...


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A taste of Greece at the Mooloolaba Wharf

AWARD-winning chef and restaurateur Tony Kelly has opened the doors to his newest restaurant at The Wharf Mooloolaba. The new eatery Spero Greek Street offers an authentic Greek dining experience. Mr ...


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Greece steps up campaign for Elgin Marbles return with attack on 'murky' British Museum

The Greek president has escalated a campaign for the return of the Elgin Marbles, attacking their home in the British Museum as a "murky prison". Speaking in Athens, Prokopis Pavlopoulos ...


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What Makes The Greek Alphabet So Fascinating?

What makes the Greek alphabet so beautiful and fascinating? This question was originally answered on Quora by Mary Norris.


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Greece gains economic 'freedom' by repaying IMF loans earlier: PM

ATHENS (Reuters) - Repaying earlier expensive International Monetary Fund loans is a significant step for Greece which will create favorable conditions for its economy, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ...


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Everyone should experience what I felt playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey

A strange thing happened as I began playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey: I felt proud. Many games have borrowed GREEK themes or settings, ...


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GREEK businesses well represented at this year's Hermes Expo

The Expo has always served as a facilitator for GREEK, GREEK American and American businesses looking to work together in the Hellenic and ...


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Greece's Tsipras says IMF loan repayment significant for economy

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday said an earlier than expected repayment of a bailout debt to the International Monetary Fund would create new favourable conditions for ...


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New weapons used in Egyptian-Greek-Cypriot joint military exercise ‘Medusa 8’

Egypt started on Sunday a joint military exercise with the Greek and Cypriot air and naval forces, called ‘Medusa 8,’ in the Mediterranean Sea, the military spokesperson Tamer El Refaie said in a ...


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Newcastle set to be hotter than GREECE as temperatures forecast to soar during Easter weekend

If you're not jetting off on holiday for the Easter weekend, don't despair as the tropical weather is coming to the North East. A chilly spell which brought ...


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New in GREECE: Katikies Garden to Open Summer 2019

Katikies Resorts & Club, a collection of luxury boutique hotels in Santorini and Mykonos, is set to debut its first family-friendly hotel June 15. Katikies ...


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Visitors to, revenues of GREEK museums, archaeological sites increase in 2018: survey

ATHENS, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The number of visitors to GREEK museums and archaeological sites which stood at a total of 18.6 million people, as well ...


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GREEK language must be protected, says patriarch

Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios has called upon GREEKS to safeguard their national language as one of the world's most valuable cultural goods.


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GREEK activities at UB suspended at least until fall semester

Activities of GREEK-letter fraternities and sororities will be suspended at the University at Buffalo at least until the start of the fall semester as the ...


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Cyprus Luring Film Stars, Movies With Big Cash Incentives

As Greece is trying to shed its image of being unfriendly to filmmakers, Cyprus is using a cash incentive scheme to attract them, including from […] The post Cyprus Luring Film Stars, Movies With Big Cash Incentives appeared first on The National Herald.


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Refugees face violence, abuse on Europe's new Balkan route

It has become increasingly difficult for refugees to make their way from Greece to Central Europe. But in the face of police violence and the risk of arrest, thousands still embark on the dangerous journey.


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Jordan, Cyprus, Greece hold parliamentary meeting

Dead Sea, Apr. 15 (Petra) -- Heads of parliament of Jordan, Cyprus and Greece on Monday emphasized the outcome of a trilateral summit, which was held between His Majesty King Abdullah II and the ...


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Greece eyes F-35s as F-16 replacement

Greece is considering the potential acquisition of up to 30 Lockheed Martin F-35s to replace the oldest F-16C/Ds operated by the air force. "Beyond the upgrade of the F-16 fighter jets, we are in the ...


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Greek president brands British Museum a 'murky prison' for Elgin Marbles

The president of Greece has branded the British Museum a “murky prison”, reiterating calls for the Elgin Marbles to be restored to Athens. Prokopis Pavlopoulos said Greece was engaged in “a holy ...


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Greece 2019 🇬🇷 Katerine Duska sings Sakis, Paparizou, Kalomira songs while a party fiasco shadows the preparations

GREECE – In a recent session with DOT show aired by SKAI Television, Katerine Duska sings My Number One, My Secret Combination and Shake it to prove her knowledge and recall her memories from ...


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Annual Greek bake sale pre-orders due Tuesday

For those who love fresh, authentic Greek Easter bread, cookies and pastries, the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church’s annual Greek Bake Sale takes place from 9 a.m. until everything is sold on Saturday ...


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Michael Sotirhos, first GREEK-American ambassador to Athens, dies

Michael G. Sotirhos, who in 1989 became the first American of GREEK descent to be appointed US ambassador to Greece, died on Sunday in Florida.


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UB: Review committee to look into suspected hazing incident; GREEK life activities still suspended

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - UB held a conference on Monday after Buffalo police began investigating an incident potentially involving hazing. Police say ...


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GREEK sites, museums saw almost 10 pct more visitors last year

The total number of visitors to museums and archaeological sites in Greece rose by 9.8 percent and 17 percent respectively in 2018 compared to the ...


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Study: Aegean farmers replaced hunters of ancient Britain

Scientists say a wave of migrants from what is now Greece and Turkey arrived in Britain some 6,000 years ago and virtually replaced the existing hunter-gatherer population.


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Gucci's Pre-Fall 2019 Campaign Is an Updated Homage to Ancient Greek Life

Gucci's Creative Director Alessandro Michele is continuing his dialogue with the old world in the brand's Pre-Fall 2019 campaign, shot at the ruined temples of the Selinunte Archaeological Park in ...


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Yorkshire expected to be hotter than Spain, Greece and Turkey for Easter

Yorkshire will be hotter than parts of Spain, Greece and Turkey this Easter weekend, with temperatures exceeding 20C (68F). The likes of Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and York are expected to be hotter than ...


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Greek court upholds Privinvest’s EUR1.2 billion arbitration award

The Athens Court of Appeal has rejected a Greek government petition against an arbitration award granted in 2017 to Privinvest Group relating to its Hellenic Shipyards subsidiary, maintaining that ...


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Egypt, Greece, Cyprus kick off joint military drill

(MENAFN) On Monday, the Egyptian, Greek and Cypriot armed forces kicked off the joint naval and air drill Medusa-8 in Egypt's territorial waters in the Mediterranean, a statement by Egyptian ...


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Two Germans Sentenced For Taking Down Greek Flag and Raising German Flag on Crete

Two 23-year old German nationals were sentenced by a court in Chania, Crete on Monday for taking down the Greek flag down from a flagpole and raising the German flag in its place. The incident ...


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Britain’s earliest farmers were immigrants from Greece and Spain

Neolithic cultures first appear in Britain circa 4000 BC — almost a thousand year later after they appeared in nearby areas of continental Europe. A new genetic study finds that these farmers came all ...


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Greece to seek ESM consent for early repayment of IMF loans this week: source

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece plans to file a request this week seeking the euro zone bailout fund's consent to the early repayment of expensive loans owed to the International Monetary Fund, a source ...


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Cozy With Tsipras, US Wants More Weapons Systems in Greece

Having abandoned his anti-American, anti-NATO stance to get support for his reneging on anti-austerity promises and pressing reforms under a third bailout, Greek Premier Alexis […] The post Cozy With Tsipras, US Wants More Weapons Systems in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Prosecutor Says Siemens Scandal Bribery Cost 35 Million Euros

ATHENS – A Greek prosecutor claimed in the long trial in the Siemens cash-for-contracts scandal that the equivalent of 35 million euros ($39.56 billion) in […] The post Greek Prosecutor Says Siemens Scandal Bribery Cost 35 Million Euros appeared first on The National Herald.


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International Sculptress Natalia Mela Dead at 96

Internationally renowned sculptress Natalia Mela has passed away at the age of 96, as announced on Monday. In a statement of condolences, the Greek Ministry […] The post International Sculptress Natalia Mela Dead at 96 appeared first on The National Herald.


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Mitsotakis in Bloomberg: Markets price political change

The markets are optimistic about a change in power, which is why investors bought Greek bonds


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German army officers get 10 months in prison after hoisting German flag in place of Greek one in Crete (photos)

They received a 10-month sentence with a 3-year suspension


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Amendment offers Greek vehicle owners chance to pay registration fees per month

The amendment was attached to a bill tabled in the House


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Greece looks to repay IMF early as bond yields tumble

The Greek government says it is in talks with European bailout lenders to repay its debts to the International Monetary Fund early as market borrowing rates tumbled to their lowest level since 2005. ...


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Greek president demands UK return Parthenon marbles from 'murky prison' of British Museum

Greece’s president has called for the UK to return a set of classical sculptures from the “murky prison” of the British Museum. Speaking at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Monday Prokopis ...


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Detroit Pistons must have Andre Drummond guard the GREEK Freak

Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely the NBA MVP this season. Lacking any kind size on the wing, the Detroit Pistons need to put Andre Drummond on ...


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Mitsotakis Says Markets Pricing Cost of Coming GREEK Elections

ATHENS – With elections coming and his party holding big leads, major opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the markets are ...


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GREEK energy firm hails 'significant' natural gas discovery off Israel's coast

GREEK oil and gas company Energean on Monday announced its Karish North exploration well off Israel's northern coast had made a 'significant' ...


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