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Monday, September 16, 2019

Traveling To Greece For Less Than $1,500 Can Be Easy With These 7 Tips

Ever since I watched The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 when it first came out in 2008, going on an adventure to Greece has been on my bucket list. I've wanted to see the blue domes of Santorini, ...


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UCA HOSTS GREEK VILLAGE PHASE II GROUNDBREAKING

“GREEK Village Phase II would not be possible without the vision, contributions and dedication of our GREEK alumni,” said UCA President Houston ...


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GREEK Festival serves up authentic foods and beverages Sept. 21, 22

A highlight of the Napa-Solano County GREEK Festival on Sept. 21 and 22 will be the homemade GREEK food -- savory dishes and pastries along with ...


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Greece beats Romania (3-1) in Euro Volleyball championships

If the Greeks defeat Portugal tomorrow they advance to the next stage


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Greece: Biker hurt after man's fatal fall from bridge

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police say a motorcyclist is being treated with non-life-threatening injuries after a man who suffered a fatal fall off a highway flyover hit his passing motorcycle, ...


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Sydney Pirreca took off for Greece and landed with Syracuse women’s lacrosse

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Sydney Pirreca left her home on Long Island one day in late July headed for a vacation in Greece. She took that trip alright, but minutes before she boarded the plane Gary Gait ...


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'GREEK artists don't play by the rules,' says prominent art dealer Stavros Mihalarias

The Tate's exhibition of his works is the largest ever to be held in the UK (comprising 70 works), and the first time that a GREEK artist has got the ...


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2020 Stewardship Campaign Resources

Hard copy of the Quickstart Guide, tri-fold brochure, banner order form and poster on the theme are mailed to every parish of the GREEK Orthodox ...


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GREEK bond yields fall sharply after IMF loan early repayment plan

GREEK bond prices rallied and yields fell sharply in the domestic electronic secondary bond market on Monday after news that the GREEK government ...


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Wilfires hit Zakynthos island in Greece

A large wildfire on the Greek island of Zakynthos fanned by strong winds forced the evacuation of two villages on Sunday. No fatalities were reported. Video source: Andrew Panagopoulos Like us on ...


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For $500, Opium Pusher John Jacob Astor Got Astoria

Long one of the biggest enclaves for Greek-American, Astoria, New York – in Queens, across the East River from Manhattan – got its name from […] The post For $500, Opium Pusher John Jacob Astor Got Astoria appeared first on The National Herald.


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After Greece’s World Cup Ouster, Antetokounmpo Has God’s Plan

Milwaukee Bucks star and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo played like he wasn’t there at times and uncharacteristically turned sour and wouldn’t talk to reporters after […] The post After Greece’s World Cup Ouster, Antetokounmpo Has God’s Plan appeared first on The National Herald.


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Iranian Tanker Sought by US Heading Toward Greece

An Iranian supertanker with $130 million worth of light crude oil that the U.S. suspects is tied to a sanctioned organization left Gibraltar and was heading east into the Mediterranean Sea on Monday, ...


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GREEK island of Zakynthos ravaged by large forest fires

A forest fire on the GREEK island of Zakynthos was still in progress on Monday but the overall situation was much improved in comparison with the day ...


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New St. Petersburg GREEK spot Baba offers balanced flavors and delightful surprises

New St. Petersburg GREEK spot Baba offers balanced flavors and delightful surprises. The only place where an evil eye is good. Jon Palmer Claridge.


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Greek Sensation Souvla Opens Fifth SF Location, Sort Of

Fast-casual phenomenon Souvla has opened its fifth location in San Francisco — but customers can’t go there to linger over Greek wine and beer, as they do at Souvla’s four existing locations.


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Greece requests early IMF repayment: PM

Greece on Monday officially requested to repay part of its IMF loans beforethe maturity date, the prime minister said, in a bid to save interest rate costs. "Greece today submitted a request for the ...


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Greece Seeks Permission to Repay Part of IMF Loans Early

ATHENS, Greece — Greece's finance minister says he has asked his country's European creditors to approve the early repayment of part of its bailout loans from the International Monetary Fund. Christos ...


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Mitsotakis: GREECE submitted request for early repayment of IMF loan

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Monday that GREECE has submitted its request for an early repayment of a chunk of its expensive loan from the ...


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Over a quarter million people visited the 84th TIF in Thessaloniki

Digital Greece was especially popular


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Greek PM Mistotakis to meet US President Trump on September 24

The Greek PM will also meet Turkish President Erdogan on the UN Summit sidelines


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The Enduring Philotimo of the GREEK People

By Andrew Tzembelicos. Though I've become well-acquainted with GREEK hospitality over the last seven years, having spent considerable time in the ...


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Little GREEK Fresh Grill Opens in SODO

Little GREEK Fresh Grill, a fast-casual GREEK restaurant with an American influence, has opened in SODO, according to Nick Vojnovic, Little GREEK ...


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Eldorado open to Greece royalty talks, seeks partner at Skouries

DENVER (Reuters) - Eldorado Gold Corp is open to discussions on potentially paying higher royalties in Greece as it seeks permits needed to restart work at its stalled Skouries development, chief ...


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Greece’s Gasoline Fed warns of prices increases due to Persian Gulf crisis

The attack on the Saudi Arabia oil fields of Aramco have skyrocketed oil prices on Monday. Greek fuel traders warn of sharp increases in the price of fuel in the next days. A possible domino could bring also increases in the food prices. “Gasoline prices could increase in the next four days,” the President of … The post Greece’s Gasoline Fed warns of prices increases due to Persian Gulf crisis appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Updates on forest fires in Zakynthos, Loutraki and Corfu

The forest fire on the island of Zakynthos was still in progress on Monday, although firefighters struggled all through the night against the flames. The overall situation was much improved. Also in Loutraki in the Gulf of Corinth the big fire was abating. However, firefighters are on alert as winds in both areas are forecast … The post Updates on forest fires in Zakynthos, Loutraki and Corfu appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Maas praises GREECE on reforms, migration

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has praised the reform effort of the new conservative government in GREECE as well as the steps taken to ...


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More than 30% Increase in Migrants in GREECE since the Beginning of the Year

In August, 7712 refugees and migrants arrived on nine islands in the eastern Aegean Sea, which is more than July when 5008 people entered GREECE ...


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German FM Maas Expresses ”Great Respect” For GREECE'S Handling of Migration

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expressed his “great respect” for GREECE on Monday, for the heavy burden placed for years upon her during the ...


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GREECE Expects Rise in 2019 Tourism Revenue

Minister Theoharis said that the planning for next year's tourism season has already begun and that – in that context – GREECE will be present at major ...


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Warning for British holidaymakers travelling to GREECE

Holidaymakers heading for GREECE have been issued with a travel warning by the UK Foreign Office which could impact upon their visit. The warning ...


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The latest urgent travel warning for Brits going on holiday to GREECE

The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning for British tourists travelling to GREECE as wildfires rage across the island of Zante, also called ...


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R&D offsets a small step in the right direction, GREEK pharma says

The government in Greece has announced support for the pharmaceutical sector, indicating that companies will be able to offset a portion of R&D ...


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GREEK-American businessman, philanthropist Dimitrios Kaloidis dies

GREEK-American businessman and philanthropist Dimitrios Kaloidis passed away over the weekend, according to an announcement by the GREEK ...


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Greece: Britons issued travel warning as fire rages on popular holiday island

Greece holidaymakers are being cautioned and issued travel advice after a fire broke out on the popular holiday island of Zante yesterday and continues to burn. Strong winds fanned the flames ...


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FIBA World Cup Day 4: Team USA squeaks by Turkey in OT, Brazil upsets Greece

There was plenty of action in today’s matchups over in China. Team USA had to put up a fight and barely beat Turkey 93-92. Kemba Walker scored 14 points including a pair of huge baskets in overtime.


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Greece: Time for EU to step up and deal with migration issue

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Greece's migration policy minister says the European Union's Mediterranean states are in a better position to convince other EU partners to help them cope with migrant arrivals.


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The Greek Passion review – Martinů’s fierce opera brings home refugee crisis

Glorious ... Nicky Spence (Manolios) in Opera North’s The Greek Passion at Grand theatre, Leeds. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian Hearing it in the 21st century is to be reminded that its ...


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‘Get Ready for Brexit’ campaign launches in Greece

The UK Government has today (Monday 16 September) launched a major information campaign urging UK nationals living in and travelling to the EU to take steps to get ready for Brexit on 31 October. The ...


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EX PASOK Minister files lawsuits against prosecutors investigating Novartis

Former PASOK Minister and current KINAL MP, Andreas Loverdos, has filed lawsuits against the Supreme Court prosecutors investigating the Novartis bribery scandal. Early Monday morning, Loverdos filed the lawsuits against Corruption Prosecutor, Eleni Touloupaki, and two assistant prosecutors over their handling of the Novartis case. He accuses the judicial official of “abuse of power” and … The post EX PASOK Minister files lawsuits against prosecutors investigating Novartis appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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141 refugees and migrants arrive on Lesvos on Monday morning

The powerful winds in the Aegean Sea had halted new arrivals of refugees and migrants, but only for short time, that is Sunday. A total of 141 people landed on the shores on the island of Lesvos on Monday morning. Between Friday and Saturday, a total of 131 had reached the island. According to police … The post 141 refugees and migrants arrive on Lesvos on Monday morning appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Why Mary Katrantzou is bringing her catwalk show to Greece's Temple of Poseidon

Next month, Mary Katrantzou will stage a show at the Temple of Poseidon in Greece, becoming the first designer to do so. While other brands have tried and failed to stage catwalk events inside the ...


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TRAVEL: Cyprus Airways appoints BBT Air as GREECE sales representative

Cyprus Airways chief commercial officer Natalia Popova said: “GREECE is a very important market for us. Through the appointment of BBT Air – Aviation ...


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GV updates GREEK Life policies, lifts alcohol ban

After putting temporary sanctions on GREEK Life events into effect in October 2018, Grand Valley State University officials have lifted the ban.


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The Week Ahead: GREEK Festival promises cultural delights

VALLEJO — Sts. Constantine and Helen GREEK Orthodox Church will host its annual GREEK Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. ...


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Utah Jazz tweets: O'Neale wants a dog, Williams-Goss goes GREEK

A snapshot of Utah Jazz player Twitter randomness, including Royce O'Neale looking for a dog (too bad he's busy playing 2K) and Nigel ...


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Lifted sanctions provide GREEK Life with the chance to sink or swim

GREEK Life, it's time for you to take responsibility. Do things that you are proud of and prove those who doubt you wrong. The alcohol ban may be lifted, ...


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Occupied Cyprus: Two Greek-Cypriot women arrested for taking pictures of their home!

One more Turkish provocation in Cyprus...


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Government nearing agreement to import mature trees from Turkey and Greece

The government is close to reaching an agreement for the importation of mature trees from Turkey and Greece which will be planted in various afforestation projects that the government is undertaking.


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Greek Budget Revenues Exceed Targets by €287 Million in August

A positive surprise for Greece’s public finances came to light on Monday, as according to the latest official data, the country’s revenues were €287 million higher than expected in August ...


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