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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Cleveland man pleads to selling opioid-cocaine mix that killed Greek billionaire’s son

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland man pleaded guilty to selling a mix of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl to the son of a Greek billionaire who died of an overdose while visiting the city in 2018. Terry Lee ...


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European Central Bank: Greek banks' capital ratios around Eurozone average

Greek banks have negative records in non-performing loans and liquidity, the European Central Bank said in its supervisory banking statistics report for the second quarter of 2019, ANA notes. The ECB, ...


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Airfield expansion at NSA Souda Bay in Greek island of Crete

NSA Souda Bay, a military construction project has announced they are expanding the airfield to increase the support provided to aircraft that transit throughout Europe, Africa, and Central regions, ...


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THI Canada & Greek Community of Calgary Welcome Olympic Legend Pyrros Dimas

CALGARY, ALBERTA – Greek Olympic champion and legend in weightlifting Pyrros Dimas was welcomed with enthusiasm and emotion at the first event in Western Canada […] The post THI Canada & Greek Community of Calgary Welcome Olympic Legend Pyrros Dimas appeared first on The National Herald.


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All-Business Mitsotakis Tilts Greece’s Budget Toward Growth

ATHENS – With Greece stagnant under the former ruling anti-business Radical Left SYRIZA, new Prime Minister and New Democracy chief Kyriakos Mitsotakis is pushing a […] The post All-Business Mitsotakis Tilts Greece’s Budget Toward Growth appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Media Magnate, Alpha Bank Officers Cleared of Fraud Charges

ATHENS – More than three years after the case was brought, the former President of Lambrakis Press Group (DOL), Stavros Psycharis, and 10 executives of […] The post Greek Media Magnate, Alpha Bank Officers Cleared of Fraud Charges appeared first on The National Herald.


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Bank of Greece Has Double-Barreled Economic Recovery Plan

ATHENS – The National Bank of Greece, under Gov. Yannis Stournaras, a former finance minister for the new ruling New Democracy now under Prime Minister […] The post Bank of Greece Has Double-Barreled Economic Recovery Plan appeared first on The National Herald.


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Court clears ex DOL publisher, 10 bank executives over loans

The Three-Member Court of Appeals in Athens has acquitted former powerful Greek publisher Stavros Psycharis and ten executives of Alpha Bank of charges over the bank loans to DOL media group without the necessary guarantees and collateral. The loans of €44.7 million were so that Psycharis would to purchase shares in DOL. Psycharis, 74, had … The post Court clears ex DOL publisher, 10 bank executives over loans appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece, Once in Crisis, Joins Negative-Rates Club

Greece sold debt offering less than 0% for the first time on Wednesday in the latest sign of how far investors will go in a hunt for returns amid a global slump in yields. The Greek government issued ...


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Culture and flavor shine at Greek Food Festival

All of us in Tallahassee look forward to October because we know it is time for the Greek Food Festival which is presented each year by the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church. The Greek Food ...


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Turkey launches military “Operation Peace Spring” in Syria

It was short after 4 o’ clock Wednesday afternoon, when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced with a Tweet that the military operation in Syria has started. He has name the invasion to the North of neighboring Syria in order to create a “safe zone” Operation Peace Spring. Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri'miz Suriye Milli Ordusu'yla birlikte … The post Turkey launches military “Operation Peace Spring” in Syria appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Search launched for Greek-Cypriots killed in 1964 Turkish bombing

The case is not related to the ongoing bicommunal program to locate and identify missing persons


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Inside the last remaining boat saving refugees near Greek island

"People are desperate and they seek safety," one rescuer said


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You can currently bag luxury Mediterranean and Greek islands cruises from £649pp

Winter may be fast approaching but if you're already dreaming of sunnier shores, then you may want to consider a cruise onboard Rhapsody of the Seas! That's because the Royal Caribbean cruise ship is ...


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Greek authority seeks contractor that will carry out analyses of two wholesale markets

Greece's telecom authority EETT opened an international competition whose purpose is to select a contractor that will carry out market analyses of the markets 3a (Wholesale Local Access) and 3b ...


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Athens Mayor invites citizens to “Adopt Christmas” and pay the bill

The new Mayor of Athens, Costas Bakoyannis has invited citizens of the city to “adopt Christmas.” Behind this simple but rather weird invitation for a city that celebrates Christmas each and every year, is something else. The Mayor of Athens is, in fact, asking residents, professionals and institutions in the Greek capital to financial the … The post Athens Mayor invites citizens to “Adopt Christmas” and pay the bill appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Big Greek welcome for arriving passengers at Townsville Domestic Airport

ARRIVING passengers at Townsville Airport were surprised with a big Greek welcome in anticipation of the 20th Greek Fest Glendi this weekend. People were treated to 8.5kg of freshly cooked honey puffs ...


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Greece’s Tsitsipas Advances at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI (AP) — Sixth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) in the Shanghai Masters second round on Wednesday for the Greek’s first […] The post Greece’s Tsitsipas Advances at Shanghai Masters appeared first on The National Herald.


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From Tarpon Springs Florida, Archbishop in England

Analysis, TARPON SPRINGS, FL –The Greek-American boy from the famous sponge town of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Nikitas Loulias, who was elevated to the high ecclesiastical […] The post From Tarpon Springs Florida, Archbishop in England appeared first on The National Herald.


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Reluctant NATO Chief Stoltenberg Coming to Athens

NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg, who has steered clear of repeated Turkish provocations against Greece, although both belong to the defense alliance, is due to come […] The post Reluctant NATO Chief Stoltenberg Coming to Athens appeared first on The National Herald.


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GNTO Chief: Small Islands Can Play Key Role in Tourism

Greek National Tourist Organisation (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou noted the need for the tourist product to be supported, in terms of increasing the focus on […] The post GNTO Chief: Small Islands Can Play Key Role in Tourism appeared first on The National Herald.


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In historic first, Greek debt carries negative interest rate

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than a year after Greece exited its bailout programs, investors — in a historic first — have bought its short-term debt at a loss. The country's debt management agency said ...


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GREEK Teens Are Not Happy With Their Lives

ATHENS – More than 9 ½ years of an economic crisis that's slowly ending, with signs of a slight recovery, the effect of the hardships caused in GREEK ...


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Knapsack: GREEK Revival and humane renewal

Ann Lowder recently stepped down as executive director of the Robbins Hunter Museum after a baker's dozen years of service. Thirteen lucky years ...


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IOC President awarded highest Greek Order

The IOC President has been honoured with the highest distinction of the Hellenic Republic, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix, by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, ...


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GREECE sells 3-month T-bills at negative yield

GREECE sold 488 million euros ($535.82 million) of three-month treasury bills to refinance a maturing issue with the yield turning negative for the first ...


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Greece Sells T-Bills with Negative Interest for the First Time

ATHENS – Greece borrowed money with a negative interest rate for the first time ever during Wednesday’s three-month T-bill auction. The Public Debt Management Authority, […] The post Greece Sells T-Bills with Negative Interest for the First Time appeared first on The National Herald.


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Konstantinos Papachristou, Creator of Teens4greece, Talks to TNH

NEW YORK – Konstantinos Papachristou, age 17, created Teens4greece, an online forum for young people to express their ideas to help Greece. Originally from Thessaloniki, Papachristou […] The post Konstantinos Papachristou, Creator of Teens4greece, Talks to TNH appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece joins club of negative-yielding debt issuers

The club of countries being paid to borrow by investors has an unlikely new member: Greece. The Greek government on Wednesday sold new three-month debt at a negative yield, meaning buyers were ...


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The Prince and Princess of GREECE Opened up Their Tony Townhouse for a Book Party ...

Yesterday evening, just a stone's throw away from the Frick Collection, Architectural Digest editor in chief Amy Astley and Dior hosted an ineffably chic ...


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Many new arrivals from GREECE disenchanted by Australian housing market

Melbourne-based real estate agent, Steve Lazaridis who has many clients who are newly arrived from GREECE, says they are often shocked by house ...


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OPINION: We, Arcadians, 'are the Aboriginal people of GREECE'

Alex Andrianopoulos, the former Speaker of the Victorian Parliament, addressed a large crowd that gathered for the launch of the book, 'The Children ...


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Wine Harvest 2019: Vine to Bottle Reds at GREECE'S Alpha Estate

Amyndeo, a mountainous region in northwestern GREECE, is a prime spot for producing wine – in fact, it's one of the most important wine regions in the ...


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Now Even GREECE Is Getting Paid to Borrow Money

GREECE joins the likes of Ireland, Italy and Spain to be able to benefit from the spread of negative yields around the world as central banks cut interest ...


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Famous Aussie pop star engaged with Greek boyfriend in Kalymnos

The two are on holidays in Greece


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Watch Greek PM Mitsotakis address ND PMs (live streaming)

The PM will touch on the government's performance on the economy and other issues


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Marina @ The GREEK Theater (Los Angeles, CA)

Under a star-filled night in Los Angeles, Calif., Marina (formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds) put on an electric performance complete with ...


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GREEK Parliament approves probe into ex-minister

GREEK MPs have approved the creation of a parliamentary committee to probe possible crimes committed by former alternate justice minister Dimitris ...


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USA and Greece talk culture, including stolen art

Another issue discussed was synergies between GREEK and American museums, book and publishing companies – in light of the US having being the ...


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Botched's Dr Paul Nassif ties the knot with GREEK American partner in Santorini

Botched's Dr. Paul Nassif has married his GREEK-American partner Brittany Pattakos in an intimate ceremony on one of the most popular and ...


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GREEK gov't forced to reconsider pledges for next year

The government is reviewing some of its election pledges regarding next year, as their cost would go far beyond the fiscal leeway in 2020 and lead to ...


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Church members prepare for annual GREEK festival

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) - The thirtieth annual Augusta GREEK Festival starts Thursday at four p.m. The festival features GREEK food, culture and ...


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Not Medea blurs the lines between modern parenting and GREEK tragedy

Let's start with the GREEK classic and work forward. Things begin in Corinth with Medea's husband Jason informing her that he plans to ditch her for a ...


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Mysterious Ancient Greek tablet finally deciphered to reveal 1500-year-old curse

An engraving on a 1500-year-old lead tablet discovered in the ruins of a theatre in Israel has finally been deciphered, revealing an ancient curse. The curse, written in Ancient Greek, calls upon ...


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Parliament approves probe into ex SYRIZA minister over Novartis handling

The Greek Parliament approved the proposal of New Democracy to set up a special investigation committee to probe former Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos (SYRIZA). The committee will probe into Papangelopoulos’ possible involvement in crimes related with the Novartis case. The former SYRIZA minister has been accused of interfering and manipulating into Novartis probe. “Reading … The post Parliament approves probe into ex SYRIZA minister over Novartis handling appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Mysterious 1,500-year-old Greek tablet deciphered reveals demon curses against dancer

The 110-line curse was inscribed on the tablet in Italy controlled by the Byzantine Empire


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Greek MPs decide to investigate former SYRIZA Justice Minister over criminal offences in Novartis conspiracy

A pre-trial parliamentary committee will investigate former Deputy Justice Minister Papangelopoulos


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10Y Greek bond raises 1.5 billion euros

Offers exceeded 7.6 billion euros, while 87.2 of those interested were institutional investors


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Egypt, Cyprus and Greece underline necessity of preserving Syria’s territorial integrity

Cairo, SANA- Egypt, Cyprus and Greece have underlined the necessity of preserving Syria’s unity and territorial integrity, expressing deep concern over the Turkish aggression on the Syrian ...


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GREECE and Quebec shine in 10 year euros as IDA lines up debut

GREECE and the Province of Québec won strong books in the euro public sector bond market on Tuesday, with the latter returning to the currency for ...


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