ATHENS • Greece and China yesterday signed 16 agreements in sectors such as energy, agriculture, tourism and ports. Chinese President Xi Jinping is on an official visit to Greece for follow-up ...
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How the world sees Greece
Monday, November 11, 2019
China, Greece sign 16 deals, with eye on deeper economic ties
Tennis Briefs: Eugenie Bouchard bounces back; Greek Freak gets his revenge
Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 in a high-quality battle of the debutants at the ATP Finals on Monday. Tsitsipas, the first Greek player to qualify for the end-of-season ...
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The mystery of Glas: The largest Acropolis in Greece unveils its secrets
The area served as a flood control center associated with the Mycenaean-era drainage and irrigation system, which used water from Lake Kopais
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Urgent: Xi, Greek PM visit Piraeus Port, hail BRI cooperation
ATHENS, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday visited the Piraeus Port, a flagship project in bilateral collaboration, and hailed it ...
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PM Mitsotakis, Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Cosco’s facilities
ATHENS- The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, toured Cosco’s facilities at Neo Ikonio Peramatos […] The post PM Mitsotakis, Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Cosco’s facilities appeared first on The National Herald.
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Turkey Allegedly Returns U.S. National ISIS Fighter to Greece
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Monday deported citizens of the United States and Denmark who fought for the Islamic State and made plans to […] The post Turkey Allegedly Returns U.S. National ISIS Fighter to Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Turkey started ISIS deportations, one militant lands in buffer zone with Greece
Turkey has started the deportation of ISIS members of foreign nationality back to their home country. One of them landed in the buffer zone between Turkey and Greece. The man who according to Turkish media is a US citizen was deported by Turkey to Greece in the land borders in North-West or North-East respectively. However, the … The post Turkey started ISIS deportations, one militant lands in buffer zone with Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek gov’t brings back Blasphemy Laws, penalty up to 2 years in prison
The conservative Greek government brings back the Blasphemy Laws the previous government SYRIZA had abolished less than six months ago. Violating the blasphemy laws could send those insulting God and the Greek Orthodox Church up to two years in prison. The changes in the relevant Penal Code were announced by Justice Minister, Kostas Tsiaras, at … The post Greek gov’t brings back Blasphemy Laws, penalty up to 2 years in prison appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Top US Jewish Group Lauds Greece for Adopting IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
A top US Jewish group praised Greece on Monday after it announced the country had officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. Conference of ...
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13 of the best sandy beaches in Greece
But here, 5km from Antiparos’s bustling little town, it remains deliciously unspoiled, because there are other, easier-to-reach beaches in Greece – leaving Glyfa with just a few villas for those ...
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30 countries where much (or most!) of the population lives in one city, like Israel, Japan, and Greece
Using population estimates from the UN, we compared countries' populations to those of their largest cities.
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East Sacramento Greek Eatery Opa! Opa! Closing, Citing Pressure From Increasing Wages
Opa! Opa! has been at the corner of J and 57th streets for the past 14 years. However, in recent years, the Greek food spot has been struggling. Back in late 2018, the eatery posted a plea asking for ...
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A New Rooftop Bar Fills a Void for Greek Meze on 14th Street NW
The nexus of 14th Street NW and U Street NW will get a new Greek restaurant when Semeli opens tomorrow, filling a void left behind when Kapnos shut down about a year ago amid the chaotic implosion of ...
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Greece and China hail strategic partnership, as US and EU look on
Athens, Greece - Greek leaders on Monday hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's first official visit to Greece as a "new era" in what is an already close trade and investment relationship being closely ...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas gets off to a winning start at the ATP Finals
• Greek Tsitsipas beats Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-4 • ‘One of the most important victories of my career so far’ They call it Stormy Monday – except in the literature for the ATP Tour Finals, which labelled day two “momentous” – and, mightily as he tried to live up to the billing, Stefanos Tsitsipas had to settle for merely excellent in beating Daniil Medvedev at the sixth attempt. Related: Dominic Thiem upsets Roger Federer in straight sets in ATP Finals Continue reading...
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A hidden United benefit will extend your trip for next to nothing
[United Airlines Polaris Lounge]Hollis Johnson/Business Insider * United's Excursionist Perk lets you add an extra flight in your destination region for no extra miles. * It doesn't require any extra steps to use, only that you book with miles and create a multi-city itinerary. * If you have miles from the United Explorer Card or another source, like points transferred over from the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, this is a great way to stretch their value. * Read more personal finance coverage. If you have the United Explorer Card like I do, the Excursionist Perk is a great way to get more from your miles. The Excursionist Perk adds an extra flight to a multi-city itinerary for no extra miles. For me, this helped to extend a recent trip to Greece to see Italy as well for just 60,000 miles and under $150 in taxes.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: People are still debating the pink or grey sneaker, 2 years after it went viral. Here's the real color explained. SEE ALSO: * See all our credit card reviews — from cash-back to travel rewards to business cards — in one place * The Amex Green card earns valuable bonus points on travel and dining, but it faces stiff competition from Chase's Sapphire cards * Using points or miles for holiday travel can be tricky, but 5 strategies can help you stretch your rewards as far as they can go
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Greek Saffron, Kiwifruit Get Green Light for Export to China
ATHENS- Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Makis Voridis on Monday announced the signing of two agreements with the General Customs Directorate of China, which […] The post Greek Saffron, Kiwifruit Get Green Light for Export to China appeared first on The National Herald.
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Honoring Greek-American WWII Veteran Teddy Mariolis, Still a Marine
LYNCHBURG, VA – Greek-American Theodore “Teddy” Mariolis was recently profiled in the News and Advance for his trip to the United States Marine Corps War […] The post Honoring Greek-American WWII Veteran Teddy Mariolis, Still a Marine appeared first on The National Herald.
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Daniil Medvedev stumbles at ATP Finals opener
Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed the long-awaited and hard-fought victory 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, snapping his losing streak against the Russian
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Greece coach Rick Pitino not expecting Giannis Antetokounmpo in qualifying play
ATHENS, Greece -- Greece coach Rick Pitino says he is planning on trying to qualify for the 2020 Olympics without Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Pitino officially took over as coach of ...
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Greece Extreme Weather: Medicane features, stormy winds up to 10B
Greece’s National Meteorological Service has issued a press release warning of extreme weather phenomena and powerful winds up to 10 Beaufort to strike Greece on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12-13, 2019. At the same time, local meteorologists warn of a Medicane that is being formed in the Central Mediterranean Sea. The extreme weather is forecast … The post Greece Extreme Weather: Medicane features, stormy winds up to 10B appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Kiernan: Ireland will not take Greece for granted
Leanne Kiernan believes victory over Greece will be crucial if the Republic of Ireland are to reach the 2021 UEFA Women’s Championship Finals. Having won both of their matches in Group I so far, ...
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Greece Agrees to Further Chinese State Investment in Largest Port
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece November 11, 2019. (Aris Messinis/Reuters) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos ...
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Study Finds More Than One in Three Greek Children Are Overweight
According to this year’s findings from the ”Feel4Diabetes” study, funded by the European Union and conducted in six of its member states, Greek children are the most over-weight among them ...
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Diplomatic Thriller: Jihadist trapped in Greece-Turkey dead zone (photo)
He is an American national who had joined ISIS
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American IS militant 'stranded' after Greece refuses entry to fighters deported by Turkey
Greece has refused entry to an American member of the Islamic State group deported by Turkey on Monday, according to Turkish media reports. Turkey's interior ministry announced earlier on Monday it ...
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PM Mitsotakis Refers to Government’s Initiative to Reunite Parthenon Sculptures
ATHENS- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to the Greek government’s initiative for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures during a lunch in honour of the […] The post PM Mitsotakis Refers to Government’s Initiative to Reunite Parthenon Sculptures appeared first on The National Herald.
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Aristotle’s “Political Animal” at the Mercy of Contemporary Poachers
Political parties in Greece reached an agreement on absentee voting for Greek citizens living abroad, and their decision unequivocally stinks. In order to secure the […] The post Aristotle’s “Political Animal” at the Mercy of Contemporary Poachers appeared first on The National Herald.
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Students clash with police after Senate closes Economic University for a week
Clashes between students and riot police erupted in the Economic University AOSEE in downtown Athens on Monday. Dozens of students entered the premises of the institution in order to protest the Senate decision to close the University for a week “deliberately and for no reason,” as they say. The students started to throw stones at … The post Students clash with police after Senate closes Economic University for a week appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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EU adopts sanctions on persons/entities involved in Turkey’s illegal drilling
The European Union Foreign Ministers adopted on Monday a framework for sanctions on persons and entities involved in Turkey‘s illegal drilling off Cyprus. The sanctions include travel ban to the EU as well as assets freeze for both natural persons and entities. In addition, EU persons and entities will be forbidden from making funds available … The post EU adopts sanctions on persons/entities involved in Turkey’s illegal drilling appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece coach Pitino makes plans without Giannis
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece coach Rick Pitino says he is planning on trying to qualify for the 2020 Olympics without Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Pitino officially took over as ...
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Xi Jinping hails ‘economic opening’ in Greece visit
'The road we open will become a boulevard,' said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
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Xi Jinping hails Greece deals as model for Chinese cooperation with Europe
Greece has agreed to open up to further investment from China in what President Xi Jinping described as a “model of Sino-European cooperation”. The two sides signed 16 deals in total on Monday, with ...
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Greek police clash with students protesting against university shutdown
ATHENS — Greek police fired teargas on Monday at students protesting against the shutdown of a prominent Athens university that authorities raided at the weekend to confiscate materials they ...
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Mina’s Brings Greek Home-Cooking and Pizza Boats to MoMA PS1
Kochi Arrives With a Focus on Korean Royal Cuisine Expect some French technique and lots of Japanese charcoal for grilling.
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Greece Will Officially Adopt Definition of Anti-Semitism
Battling a bad reputation for discrimination against the Jewish population and groups, Greece will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, Prime […] The post Greece Will Officially Adopt Definition of Anti-Semitism appeared first on The National Herald.
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China, Greece agree to push ahead with COSCO's Piraeus Port investment
ATHENS (Reuters) - China and Greece agreed on Monday to push ahead with a 600 million euros investment by COSCO Shipping into Greece's largest port, Piraeus, as part of efforts to boost its role as a ...
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Chania: Heavy rainfall floods homes, destroys greenhouses, damages road network
A heavy rainstorm in Chania prefecture on Sunday night flooded homes and businesses, destroyed greenhouses, caused landslides and has several villages isolated from the rest of the world. Home of a 75-year-old in Sklavopoula Particularly affected are the villages Voutas, Sarakina Sklavopoula, Moustako. Selino and Vothiana. The Fire Service was called to help two people … The post Chania: Heavy rainfall floods homes, destroys greenhouses, damages road network appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Urgent: Chinese, Greek presidents pledge joint efforts for community with shared future for mankind
ATHENS, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Greek counterpart, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, agreed here on Monday to contribute the wisdom of ancient Eastern and Western civilizations to ...
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Greece 'natural ally' in boosting trade: China's Xi
Greece is a "natural ally" in China's global trade expansion plans, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday during a three-day state visit. "Both China and Greece see each other as natural allies in ...
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Tokyo 2020 unveils details of GREEK Torch Relay events
The Tokyo Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) unveiled details of the GREEK leg of the Olympic Torch Relay ...
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Pitino takes over GREEK NT, counts on Giannis for potential Olympic berth
Rick Pitino was formally introduced by the GREEK Basketball Federation on Monday as the new head coach of the GREEK national team. He will guide ...
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Draft Law on Voting Rights of GREEKS Abroad Unveiled for Public Consultation
ATHENS- The interior ministry's draft law on the voting right of the GREEKS living abroad was unveiled on Monday for public consultation.
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ND lawmaker denies intervention claims
Haralambos Sevastidis, a senior first instance court judge and the press representative of GREECE'S union of prosecutors, lodged a complaint on ...
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Singles' Day brings record sales and packaging waste
The annual Chinese online shopping bonanza known as Singles' Day is breaking sales records, while piling up packaging waste. Meanwhile President Xi is in Greece as Beijing continues its push for more investment there.
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Greece, China Sign 16 Deals in Sectors Including Energy
Sign up here. Greece and China in Athens Monday signed 16 agreements in sectors including energy, agriculture, tourism and ports.Chinese President Xi Jinping is on an official visit to Greece for ...
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President Xi holds talks with his Greek counterpart
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Monday, during his visit to the country.
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Martha Stratton
BETTENDORF -- Funeral services for Martha Stratton, 90, of Bettendorf, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019, at St. George GREEK Orthodox ...
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Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement buoyed by surge of GREEK owners entering LNG sector
The GREEK market is notoriously tough for third-party shipmanagers to crack. But Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has been making ...
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Global GREEK Yogurt Market 2019 – Chobani, Fage, Yoplait, Stonyfield, DannonOikos ...
The "GREEK Yogurt Market" report contains a wide-extending factual assessment for GREEK Yogurt, which enables the customer to separate the future ...
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