EU leaders to reject Turkey-Libya Agreement at European Council

An accord between Libya and Turkey mapping out maritime boundaries is a violation of international law, European Union leaders will say on Thursday in support of Greece, which objects to the deal, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters. Greece last week expelled the Libyan ambassador in response to the agreement, infuriated at a … The post EU leaders to reject Turkey-Libya Agreement at European Council appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Mitsotakis: Plenary Allowing Diaspora Greeks to Vote a Historic Session

ATHENS – Article 8 of the constitution allowing Greeks abroad to exercise their voting rights from their place of residence “took 44 years and 8 […] The post Mitsotakis: Plenary Allowing Diaspora Greeks to Vote a Historic Session appeared first on The National Herald.

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Dollar Flight Club's Dec. 11 Deal To Greece Is Over 60% Off Standard Fares

Get ready to grab some heavily discounted airfare for your next dream vacay. Dollar Flight Club's Dec. 11 deal to Greece will get you over 60% off the average cost of round-trip tickets. With airfare ...

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The fascinating history of Greek Fashion featured in new Athens Exhibit (photo)

"Greek fashion designers were always influenced by elements ”from the Cycladic, Minoan, Archaic, Classical & Hellenistic Antiquity to Byzantium"

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Serbian President Meets with Athens Archbishop Hieronymus

ATHENS – Archbishop of Athens and all Greece Hieronymus received visiting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his ministers at his office on Wednesday. Vucic is […] The post Serbian President Meets with Athens Archbishop Hieronymus appeared first on The National Herald.

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Businessman George Cantonis the New President of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology

BOSTON – Florida businessman George Cantonis was unanimously elected president of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology at the meeting of […] The post Businessman George Cantonis the New President of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology appeared first on The National Herald.

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Letter to the Editor: Mr. Diamataris and Diaspora Voting Rights

To the Editor: Whatever led to the unfortunate resignation of Mr. Diamataris, he successfully held his post as Deputy Foreign Minister responsible for Diaspora Greeks, […] The post Letter to the Editor: Mr. Diamataris and Diaspora Voting Rights appeared first on The National Herald.

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Greek Defence Minister: “38 Greek jet fighter got airborne in the Aegean & gave a surprise lesson to Turkey”

A surprise move by the HAF with more than one recipient...

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Τα Greek Exports Awards βράβευσαν την Foltène® PHARMA

Το brand Foltène® PHARMA, συνώνυμο με τη θεραπεία της τριχόπτωσης τα τελευταία 75 χρόνια, βραβεύτηκε με τη διάκριση Gold Top Branded Export Product στα φετινά […] The post Τα Greek Exports Awards βράβευσαν την Foltène® PHARMA appeared first on The National Herald GR.

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Greek, Libyan Parliament Presidents to Meet in Athens on Thursday

ATHENS – President of the Hellenic Parliament Constantine Tassoulas will meet with the President of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh Eissa, at 4:00 […] The post Greek, Libyan Parliament Presidents to Meet in Athens on Thursday appeared first on The National Herald.

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SYRIZA Leader Alexis Tsipras Meets US Ambassador Pyatt

ATHENS – Main opposition SYRIZA party leader Alexis Tsipras met with US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt in Athens. In his Facebook account, Tsipras wrote […] The post SYRIZA Leader Alexis Tsipras Meets US Ambassador Pyatt appeared first on The National Herald.

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Germany calls on Turkey to “respect the sovereignty of Greece and Cyprus”

Germany has jointed the position of solidarity toward Greece and Cyprus adopted by the European External Action Service, German foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Adebahr said on Wednesday. Berlin calls on Turkey and Libya to “respect the sovereignty and the sovereign rights of all EU member-states and to follow the delineation of sea regions in accordance … The post Germany calls on Turkey to “respect the sovereignty of Greece and Cyprus” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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U.S. And Greece to 'Strengthen Cooperation' on Border Security and Share Intel

Over the past three years, the U.S. has seen its borders all but shut under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Immigration advocates in Greece fear their country may soon follow suit under the ...

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EU leaders to reject Turkey-Libya deal

An accord between Libya and Turkey mapping out maritime boundaries is a violation of international law, European Union leaders will say on Thursday in support of Greece, which objects to the deal, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters.

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UNICEF Gender-based Violence Programme: Greece – Refugee and Migrant Response (November 2019)

Between January and September 2019, 12,892 children arrived in Greece by sea –50 per cent increase in such arrivals compared to the same period in 2018. As of September 2019, around 34,800 refugee and ...

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SEAJETS' WorldChampion JET Wins the "Ship of the Year 2019" at the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2019

PIRAEUS, Greece, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The SEAJETS WorldChampion Jet high speed vessel has been honored as the 'Ship of the Year' by the prestigious Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2019.

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Number of Greece’s Museums Visitors Increased 4.3% in August, Reports Say

ATHENS – There was a 4.3 pct increase in the number of visitors to Greece’s museums in August 2019, year on year, while the number […] The post Number of Greece’s Museums Visitors Increased 4.3% in August, Reports Say appeared first on The National Herald.

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Berlin Voices “Express Support” for EU Solidarity with Greece and Cyprus

BERLIN – Berlin “expressly supports” the position of solidarity toward Greece and Cyprus adopted by the European External Action Service, German foreign ministry spokesperson Maria […] The post Berlin Voices “Express Support” for EU Solidarity with Greece and Cyprus appeared first on The National Herald.

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In Turkey kindergarten, Foreign Ministers deliberately draw expanded EEZs

Turkey has found a childish way to expand its borders and deliberately delinate its Exclusive Economic Zone. High-ranking officials like the Foreign Minister take a map and draw vertical and horizontal lines according to their liking. FM Mevlut Cavusoglu presented such a map to the delight of any nationalist Turk inside the country and around … The post In Turkey kindergarten, Foreign Ministers deliberately draw expanded EEZs appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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From Greek myth to the monkey-pig: what is a 'chimera'?

But properly speaking it means a fantastical beast composed of bits from different animals, after a fire-breathing monster in Greek mythology that had the head of a lion, the body of a goat and a ...

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Jailed in Greece for helping migrants: The story of humanitarian worker Sean Binder

Our Perspective guest is a humanitarian worker who is facing charges of being part of a criminal organisation, as well as money laundering, people smuggling and spying. Sean Binder has already spent more than 100 days in prison in Greece. Although he was released on bail a year ago, he is still being investigated by the authorities. Binder was arrested while volunteering for a non-profit organisation, Emergency Response Centre International. His supporters say he was simply saving lives. "There's nothing special about what we did. It wasn't criminal, it wasn't heroic", he told FRANCE 24.

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PM Mitsotakis to Turkey: We have the means and will to defend our rights

The Greek PM received Serbian President

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Tour of Rome, Athens, GREEK Isles topic of meeting at LCHS

Lincoln County High School has announced that it will be participating in an EF Tours' trip during the summer of 2021, and anyone interested in ...

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Survey: GREEK exports to surpass 35 billion euros this year

GREEK exports will surpass 35 billion euros in value in 2019, while a goal of reaching 40 billion euros by 2021 was feasible with exports surpassing 25 ...

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Turkey-Libya pact rejected by whole international community, GREEK PM says

The maritime boundaries accord signed between Turkey and Libya in the Mediterranean Sea is rejected by the entirety of the international community, ...

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Bill on the Voting Rights of Greeks Abroad to be Passed on Wednesday

ATHENS – The plenary debate on an interior ministry bill that will allow Greeks abroad to exercise their voting rights from their place of residence […] The post Bill on the Voting Rights of Greeks Abroad to be Passed on Wednesday appeared first on The National Herald.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ross Stresses Greece’s Impressive Return to Growth

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross referred to the Greek economy’s impressive return to a path of growth during a speech at an […] The post U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ross Stresses Greece’s Impressive Return to Growth appeared first on The National Herald.

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Bakoyianni Says War with Turkey Would Find Greece Alone

ATHENS – Former Greek foreign minister Dora Bakoyianni – sister of Prime Minister and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis – said if war breaks out […] The post Bakoyianni Says War with Turkey Would Find Greece Alone appeared first on The National Herald.

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Greek Prosecutor Says Tsipras Knew of Novartis Bribery Probe

ATHENS – Greece’s former Premier and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras was aware of details of an investigation he said implicated 10 rival politicians […] The post Greek Prosecutor Says Tsipras Knew of Novartis Bribery Probe appeared first on The National Herald.

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Turkey Warns Greece to Stay Out of Greek Waters

ANKARA – Turkey said an agreement it signed with Libya dividing the seas between them means it owns the continental shelf as it plans to […] The post Turkey Warns Greece to Stay Out of Greek Waters appeared first on The National Herald.

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NYS Senator Andrew Gounardes Married Melanie Graf on Dec. 7

NEW YORK – New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes, 34, married Melanie Graf, 30 on December 7 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New […] The post NYS Senator Andrew Gounardes Married Melanie Graf on Dec. 7 appeared first on The National Herald.

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Six migrants die of cold in North-East Greece in less than a week

The bodies of two women were found in an agricultural plot in a village by Evros in northeastern Greece on Sunday morning. The bodies were found by police patrolling the area near the border to Turkey. According to local media, the women, estimated to be 15-25 years old and of African origin, were migrants who … The post Six migrants die of cold in North-East Greece in less than a week appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Riot police fires tear gas at hospital doctors protesting privatization of Health

Greek riot police fired tear gas at hospital doctors in downtown Athens on Wednesday. During the clashes between protesters and police, an elderly person fainted. the clashes started when unionists of the Hellenic Association of Hospital Doctors of Greece (OENGE) tried to enter the hall in Aigli Zappeion where the Panhellenic Medical Association (PIS) was … The post Riot police fires tear gas at hospital doctors protesting privatization of Health appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece seeks EU’s diplomatic shield against Turkey at Council

“The European Council unequivocally reaffirms its solidarity with Greece and Cyprus regarding these actions by Turkey,” the document adds. The Turkish-Libyan deal ignores the island of Crete and ...

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GREECE raises the stakes in Sea Diamond wreck-removal tender

The Greek Public Ports Authority (PPA) has dramatically increased the budget for its tender to raise the wreck of the cruiseship Sea Diamond from the ...

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Germany sends aid to GREECE

Germany has sent goods worth more than €1.5 million to GREECE to help address the recent influx in refugee and migrant numbers there. However, the ...

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AHI Panel Spotlights GREECE as Pillar of Stability in Sea of Instability

ATHENS – As the temperature in the Eastern Mediterranean keeps rising – geopolitically not just climactically – the danger to GREECE grows, but so ...

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3 year-end tips for employers in GREECE

By Korina Paschaliori, Firm: Kremalis. What's on the 'to do' list for employers in GREECE before the end of 2019? Annual leave and annual leave ...

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Successful music artist Vassy claims to be a 'proud GREEK'!

“Sometimes I sit back and I think: 'I'm just a girl from Darwin, I grew up in a GREEK family, my parents were migrants, then I came here, I didn't know ...

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US Commerce Secretary hails GREEK economic turnaround, praises reform effort

US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross referred to the GREEK economy's return to a path of growth during a speech at an event held in the context of ...

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GREEK PM meets US Ambassador ahead of Washington visit on January 6-8

GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt on Tuesday, ahead of his visit to the United States on January 6 to 8, ...

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Britannia Club names new head of GREEK office

Konstantinos Samaritis is to take over as head of Britannia P&I Club's Greece office on 1 January. He replaces David Harley, who is leaving Britannia ...

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Google: Eurovision and Tsitsipas in top searches for Greeks in 2019 (full list)

Shrimp pasta was top in recipes

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Six Migrants Freeze, Greece Mulls Longer Fence on Turkish Border

ALEXANDROUPOLIS – Unable to stem the tide of refugees and migrants coming by land or sea, Greece’s New Democracy government is reportedly considering extending a […] The post Six Migrants Freeze, Greece Mulls Longer Fence on Turkish Border appeared first on The National Herald.

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Investment Minister: “We privatize everything,” Greece turns into “hot spot for investors”

Development and Investment Minister, Adonis Georgiadis, publicly admitted that the government of New Democracy intends to privatize everything in Greece. Speaking at Capital Link’s 21st Annual Forum on Investing in Greece, the Minister did not leave room for misinterpretation. He assured the audience, US investors, that the government’s sole aim is to privatize everything. “The … The post Investment Minister: “We privatize everything,” Greece turns into “hot spot for investors” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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St Anna's GREEK school Christmas concert lights up Queensland's community

St Anna's GREEK school Christmas concert was attended by 120 parishioners, GREEK school teachers, parents and friends at the Hellenic Function ...

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to-the-point: JinkoSolar to use GREEK port as European distribution hub

December 11 (Renewables Now) - Chinese solar module maker JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd (NYSE:JKS) will use the GREEK Port of Piraeus as a ...

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Incredible items from time of Christ discovered off coast of Kefalonia in Roman shipwreck (photos)

The finds were published in the Journal of Archeological Science by the group of Greek archaeologists

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Is Greece Cracking Down on Tax Evasion or Taxing Anonymity?

Greece's plan to curb tax evasion by mandating digital receipts shows a fundamental dilemma of modernization: Economic policies rarely address corruption without sacrificing civil liberties. The Greek ...

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TAP, IGB, IAP projects need to be accelerated, says Greece

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