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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

The Theater Olympics Bring a World of Drama Together

It was founded in GREECE, and international cooperation and good will are high on the list of aims. Yes, it's the Olympics — but this is the Theater ...


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What's going on...Meeting Mama Maria and the Heart of Crete, GREECE

In the book Natural Born Heroes, author Christopher McDougall, describes the people of Crete as fierce and agile in mind, body, and soul. Observing ...


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Smoking is strictly forbidden in GREECE, yeah right!

Much ado has been made recently about the anti-smoking bill in our homeland. The bill, as we all know, had been in effect since 2008 but had never ...


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Bank of GREECE chief working towards other systemic solutions for NPLs

"The "Hercules" plan is an important systemic solution towards reducing non-performing loans, but the issue does not end here, as the plan will help to ...


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Alexander Cambitoglou, First GREEK University Professor in Australia, Dies at 97

Professor Alexander Cambitoglou, who became the first person of GREEK background to be named a university professor in Australia in 1963, passed ...


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MEET MY GREEK GAMES & HELP THEM SPREAD THE WORD FOR #GIVINGTUESDAY

I can promote a small business called My GREEK Games. In Thessaloniki, Effie and Christos are creating fun, mythology inspired games that use ...


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Stoltenberg: NATO not involved in resolving GREEK-Turkish issues

NATO is not part of the process to resolve issues between Greece and Turkey, the alliance's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told Kathimerini.


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GREEK PM joins NATO leaders at London summit

NATO leaders including Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, join Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles for a group photo during a reception ...


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GREEK Life Reforms at Bloomsburg University

Safety will be the primary focus of the once private and unregulated GREEK system. Initiatives at Bloomsburg were established following conversations ...


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GREEK Labour Minister unveils plans for transition to digital age

GREEK Labour and Social Affairs Minister Yiannis Vroutsis outlined the characteristics of the transition to a new and digital age in a briefing on Tuesday ...


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Chinese visitors seen to hold key to Greek tourism

Chinese visitors hold a key role in the effort to keep GREECE'S tourism ... said, explaining that it is important for GREECE to attract more Chinese visitors.


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GREECE Not Raising Issue of Suspending Confidence-Building Talks with Turkey, Maximos ...

ATHENS – The government headquarters at Maximos Mansion on Tuesday evening denied earlier reports that it had suspended talks on ...


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10 reasons why Halkidiki GREECE is a great destination for sailing

If you choose Halkidiki in North GREECE, you'll lack nothing because everything is nearby. Many beaches, small ports and diverse nature are just a few ...


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Generali eyes Metlife's activities in GREECE

MetLife controls three other subsidiaries active in Europe and known as MetLife Europe Insurance, MetLife GREECE SA and MetLife TUnZiR in Poland.


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New energy policy for GREECE sets 100 MW geothermal generation capacity target

With new ambitious renewable energy target, the Greek government has set a 100 MW geothermal power generation capacity target. The larger ...


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Postcards from Alice – Delos, GREECE

Join us as we get a glimpse into Alice's adventures around the planet. Today's destination: Delos, GREECE. Postcard addressed to: Erikkos. ***.


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Greek telecom services are EU's costliest

The figures showed that GREECE ranks top in the EU regarding spending on telecom services as a ratio of gross domestic product, and second in terms ...


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Stately Greek Revival townhouse in the Greenwich Village wants $11.9M

Charming homes abound in the Greenwich Village, and this historic Greek Revival house that just listed for $11.888 million, is not an exception. The three-story, 3,608-square-foot townhouse is ...


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Police drone crashes in Exarchia district in downtown Athens

A police drone crashed in Exarchia district in downtown Athens around 6 o’ clock on Tuesday afternoon. Reasons for the crash remain a “mystery” media report. With high-definition cameras, the drone was conducting surveillance on the streets of Exarchia and was transmitting live to the Greek Police Central. Officers could reportedly locate the crashed drone … The post Police drone crashes in Exarchia district in downtown Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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U.S. Ambassador Accuses China Of Preying On 'Cash-Starved' Countries Like Greece

The U.S. Ambassador to Greece offered a warning to the nation on Tuesday about the growing investment it has seen from China, asserting that the East Asian country has a "history of luring ...


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Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece attend joint press conference

Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece agreed on Saturday that the whole region needs to be included in the European Union (EU) and that the cooperation on joint projects can bring the region long-awaited prosperity and stability.


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Closed centers on Greece’s islands to “operate in parallel” with hotspots

The Greek government plans to operate the pre-departure centers on the five Aegean islands in parallel with the existing reception centers (hotspots.) This is said in a letter by Minister for Citizen Protection to the European Commissioner for Human Rights. In November, the Greek government has said that the hotspots of Moria, Lesvos, VIAL,Chios and … The post Closed centers on Greece’s islands to “operate in parallel” with hotspots appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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How Greeks treat people with disabilities

Kappa Research on the occasion of World Disability Day


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Households in this European country are best placed to pay the bills on time, poll says

GREECE had the lowest financial wellbeing score overall, at 5.39 out of 10, with it also coming last for consumers' ability to pay bills on time and saving ...


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Pope sends aide to collect 33 asylum seekers from GREECE

Pope Francis is again establishing his own 'humanitarian corridor' from GREECE to Italy. His latest decision is to send a close aide, Cardinal Konrad ...


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GREECE-China Join Forces in Culture

More specifically, Mendoni is seeking to strengthen bilateral co-operation between GREECE and China in film productions with a focus on the Beijing ...


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GREECE should cultivate stronger collaboration with France

GREECE and Cyprus are well aware they can count on France to support their cause at the European level. Athens, in particular, needs to do more to ...


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Greece Suspends Talks with Turkey on Confidence-Building Measures

ATHENS – Greece on Tuesday decided to suspend talks with Turkey regarding Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs), Defense Ministry sources told Athens News Agency (ANA-MPA) on Tuesday, […] The post Greece Suspends Talks with Turkey on Confidence-Building Measures appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-American Bank Robber in Critical Condition after Fall from N/W Platform in Escape Attempt

ASTORIA – In an attempt to escape the police after robbing a Santander Bank in Astoria, on November 30, Michael Stathis, 34 of Sunnyside, fell […] The post Greek-American Bank Robber in Critical Condition after Fall from N/W Platform in Escape Attempt appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek PM Meets with Investors in London, Visits FT Offices

LONDON – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday invited large fund managers in Britain to look into investing in Greece and in infrastructure in […] The post Greek PM Meets with Investors in London, Visits FT Offices appeared first on The National Herald.


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Trending in Travel: London's Uber Troubles, Go-Kart Love, $398 Flights To Greece, And More!

You can’t travel better if you don’t know what’s going on in the world around you. That’s why each week, ESSENCE will bring you the latest in trending travel news to keep you informed, discover new ...


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Greece freezes dialogue on Confidence Building Measures with Turkey

Greece has decided to freeze the dialogue with Turkey on military Confidence Building Measures in the Aegean on Tuesday. Athens dropped the diplomatic bombshell, 24 hours before the meeting between Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Wednesday afternoon in London. Citing sources form the Greek Defense Ministry, daily katimerini reports … The post Greece freezes dialogue on Confidence Building Measures with Turkey appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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More than 70 men and women apply to be the Santa of Thessaloniki

More than seventy people, men and women, have applied at the Municipality of Thessaloniki in order to be the Santa Claus of the city in northern Greece. The wannabe Santas submitted their resumes and pictures at the online platform of Thessaloniki Municipality. The deadline for applications expires today. Applicants have reportedly already had interviews with … The post More than 70 men and women apply to be the Santa of Thessaloniki appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece Accommodation Update – November 2019

The Accommodation Scheme1 provides rented housing to vulnerable asylum-seekers and refugees in Greece. Urban accommodation helps restore a sense of normalcy and provides better access to services ...


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Utilities Workers Unearth Ancient GREEK Necropolis in Gela, Sicily

Apart from the skeletons of adults and the usual funeral objects placed near them, which are common across all ancient GREEK cemeteries, the workers ...


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GREEK Islands Bearing Refugee Influx Seeking Support

GREEK Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis met last week with local authorities of Leros to lay out a plan to restore tourism to the island after negative ...


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Two Years Later, Viral GREEK Short Film Resonates with People With Disabilities

Two years ago, on this same day, a GREEK American entrepreneur from Crete named Alexandra Manousakis released a short film called Respect Life ...


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Burger King officially begins operating in Northern Cyprus after yearslong GREEK Cypriot blockade

Fast food giant Burger King has officially begun to operate in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), breaking the long-running commercial ...


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Hellenikon Casino License Delayed, US Bidders Warn Legal Action

The project is the biggest Foreign Direct Investment in GREECE in 10 years and one of the biggest in all of Europe, after plans to make the site the ...


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Greek Island of Kos Against Creation of Pre-Departure Centre

KOS – The municipal council of Kos has passed a resolution opposing the creation of a closed pre-departure centre for migrants on the island. “We […] The post Greek Island of Kos Against Creation of Pre-Departure Centre appeared first on The National Herald.


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“Greek Freak “Goes for 29 and 15 as Bucks Blow out NY Knicks, 132-88

MILWAUKEE – Knicks coach David Fizdale knew his struggling team faced a huge challenge Monday night against the streaking Milwaukee Bucks. New York stumbled at […] The post “Greek Freak “Goes for 29 and 15 as Bucks Blow out NY Knicks, 132-88 appeared first on The National Herald.


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SYRIZA Questions Greek PM Mitsotakis’ About Upcoming Meeting with Erdogan

ATHENS – Main opposition SYRIZA questioned Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis about his strategy during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday, in […] The post SYRIZA Questions Greek PM Mitsotakis’ About Upcoming Meeting with Erdogan appeared first on The National Herald.


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Mitsotakis to meet Erdogan in London amid bilateral tensions and Turkey’s provocations

Prime Ministers, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will have informal talks with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in London. The meeting reportedly takes place following a Turkish request. It takes place amid increased tension between the two countries, with Turkey to have unilaterally declared Exclusive Economic Zone with the … The post Mitsotakis to meet Erdogan in London amid bilateral tensions and Turkey’s provocations appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Erdogan says he is to meet GREEK PM on sidelines of NATO summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that he plans to meet with GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the ...


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'Cards on the table' in talks with Erdogan, GREEK PM says

GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday confirmed plans for an informal meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the ...


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Bloomsburg University Announces Plans to Overhaul GREEK Community

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -- All fraternities and sororities at Bloomsburg University are on probation while school officials reform GREEK life. Officials blame ...


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Smirting”: The New Outdoors Flirting Skill GREEKS Adopt After Smoking Ban

As surprising as it may sound, the recently reinforced universal smoking ban in Greece's public places has been strictly enforced and thousands of ...


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GREEK-Israeli Relations at an Exceptional Level, Dep. Defence Min Says

ATHENS – An event on “The geopolitical developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and Israeli-GREEK relations” was organised by the Hellenic ...


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GREEK Students' Performance Slips in OECD Assessment

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently published its new triennial PISA report for 2018, in which it ranks ...


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Life in a GREEK makeshift migrant camp – in pictures

Main image: A young girl stands in the rain outside the refugee camp of Moria, on the island of Lesbos, Greece. Photograph: Aris Messinis/AFP via ...


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