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Saturday, January 11, 2020

US State Department denies there is a mediation initiative on the Greek-Turkish dispute

He told a Greek reporter that there was no involvement of the US to de-escalate tensions between Greece and Turkey


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Rodopi businesses targeted in ram-raiding incidents

Authorities in Rodopi, northern GREECE, have launched an investigation into claims by local businesses about a series of attacks in which they were ...


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Boar's Head Festival in Fairfield

“The boar, finding GREEK difficult to digest, died on the spot,” Rev. Curtis Farr began, in telling the story. “Light is the essence of why we're gathered ...


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Police detain 10 Bangladeshis in GREEK city

GREEK police have detained 10 undocumented Bangladeshis who were involved in a road crash on Friday following a high-speed police chase in the ...


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Anarchists attack Australian ambassador's house

Members of anarchist group 'Rouvikonas', scattered flyers and wrote slogans on the walls of the Australian Ambassador to Greece, Arthur Spyrou's ...


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Garnish this GREEK poke bowl with parsley, red onion and lemon slices

Ulrika Davidsson is one of Sweden's most knowledgeable and popular nutrition and health coaches. Her 29 cookbooks have sold more than 1 million ...


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Visiting history

The ancient monuments of GREECE leave one with a strong sense of awe and a deep desire to interact more effectively with ancient civilisations.


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GREECE ready to support Hellenism in Albania: President Pavlopoulos

“The Greek state is ready to support any action for the prosperity of the Hellenism of Albania, by whose side it will continue to stand in the future,” ...


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GREEK Foreign Minister: Mitsotakis' visit to the US was absolutely successful

GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' visit to the US was absolutely successful, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Saturday in an interview ...


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How to reverse the brain drain

The GREEK brain drain has been a hot topic of discussion over the past few years, most recently as a result of Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis' ...


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Roundup: Greek officials express sorrow over migrant boat sinking, rescue operation continues

ATHENS, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Greek government expressed sorrow over the 12 people who perished in the Ionian Sea in western Greece on Saturday after a boat carrying migrants sank off the island group ...


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Rallies held in Greece against U.S. "imperialist military operations"

ATHENS, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of protesters marched in the centre of Athens and Thessaloniki in northern Greece on Saturday, chanting slogans against the U.S. airstrike in Iraq which killed ...


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PHOTOS: Cross Dive and Epiphany Celebration

St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church held their annual Epiphany Celebration and cross-dive at Blue Water Grill in Wrightsville Beach on Saturday ...


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Five arrested in Greek anarchist squat raid

Five people were detained Saturday as Greek police moved to evacuate two recently cleared Athens squats reoccupied by suspected anarchists, state agency ANA said. The anarchists threw paint and ...


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12 bodies recovered, 21 rescued after migrant boat sinks off Greece

Three of the 21 rescued so far have been transported by a Navy helicopter to a hospital to receive medical attention. The rescue and recovery effort is ongoing. According to the U.N. refugee agency, ...


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Turkish Cypriot leader meets UN special representative

In 1974, following a coup aiming at Cyprus' annexation by GREECE, Ankara had to intervene as a guarantor power. In 1983, Turkish Cyprus was ...


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Anarchists target Australian ambassador's house over deadly wildfires

Members of the anarchist group Rouvikonas on Saturday morning scattered flyers outside the home of the Australian Ambassador to GREECE Kate ...


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Ten Bangladeshis injured in GREECE car crash after police chase

Police began chasing the car, carrying 13 migrants from Bangladesh and Syria, at high speed for 150km after it crossed from Turkey into GREECE.


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Trapped on Lesbos: the child refugees waiting to start a new life

Thousands of children are living in appalling conditions on the Greek island. At the Moria camp, one Syrian teenager tells of trying to join his family in the UK Outside the Moria refugee camp in Lesbos, a shanty town made of tarpaulin strung between olive trees is getting bigger every week. There are now 18,000 people living in this second camp, designed for just over 2,000. Ahmed (not his real name), 17, and his friend Musa wind their way up muddy tracks towards their tent, swerving to avoid groups of children running in flip-flops through the dirt. Continue reading...


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Greek Riot Police Storm Squats Re-Occupied by Anarchists

Riot police stormed two squats in the district of Koukaki in central Athens that were earlier on Saturday re-occupied by anarchists. The buildings on 45 Matrozou and 21 Panetolikou Streets had been ...


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River diversion project gets green light to go ahead

A contentious project aimed at diverting GREECE'S second-longest river, the Acheloos, from western GREECE to the heavily farmed Plain of Thessaly, will ...


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Mission Accomplished: GREECE Needed to Show Confidence and Credibility in Washington

GREECE was coming off years of economic turmoil and the country had been portrayed as a basket-case that almost got kicked out of the Eurozone.


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'Tortured teen' killed herself after being drugged and raped on GREEK holiday

A traumatised teen killed herself after being drugged and raped on the GREEK island of Zante on a holiday with friends, her mum has revealed.


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Archbishop Makarios thanks everyone for their generosity towards the Australian bushfire appeal ...

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the GREEK Orthodox Church of Australia sends his heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their support ...


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Anarchist Group Targets Australia's Ambassador Residence in Athens

Members of the infamous GREEK anarchist group Rouvikonas (Rubicon) threw leaflets outside the official residence of the Australian Ambassador in ...


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Dozen migrants dead after boat sinks off western Greece

At least 12 people have drowned when their boat sank off an island in western Greece, marking the deadliest toll in months in the country's migrant crisis. Twenty one people were rescued on Saturday, ...


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The decade that changed our country and our life

During the decade that just ended, GREECE managed to deal with twin deficits that plunged the country into crisis and austerity. The country also ...


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Turkish jets continue overflights

Despite the political consultations in Ankara on Friday between delegations of the GREEK and Turkish foreign ministries, tension continued to simmer ...


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1st GREEK Olive Oils of 2019 Harvest Awarded at Biolnovello

Contending with approximately 200 entries, GREEK olive oils captured six awards at the Biolnovello organic extra virgin olive oil competition in Italy at ...


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Migrants drown as boat sinks off Greece

At least twelve people have drowned when their boat sank off an island in western Greece, marking the deadliest toll in months in the country's migrant crisis. Twenty one people were rescued on ...


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GREECE is ready to start its tourism campaign with the aim of boosting early bookings

As you might know, GREECE is one of the most spectacular countries in the world and is a preferred place to spend unforgettable moments of millions of ...


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Batavia's strong fourth quarter defense effort tops GREECE Olympia 61-47

The Lady Blue Devils moved to 8-3 on the season with a 61-47 win over GREECE Olympia. Emma Krolczyk and Kenzie Reigle came up big with ...


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Skiathos has the best beaches in the world: Conde Nast Traveler readers Choice 2019

The Greek island won the Readers' Choice Awards 2019


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Symposium Restaurant Alumni Hold Reunion in California

“There was a professor of GREEK-Roman history at UC Davis, Stylianos Spyridakis, who wanted to see a GREEK restaurant in town, and he urged us to ...


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Migrant Boat Sinks Near Greek Island, Killing at Least 12

ATHENS — The bodies of 12 people were recovered from the Ionian Sea on Saturday after a migrant smuggling boat sank near the island of Paxos in western Greece, the Greek Coast Guard said. The ...


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Migrant boat sinks off Greek island leaving 12 people dead

At least 12 people drowned when their boat sank off an island in western Greece on Saturday, Greek authorities said, marking the deadliest toll in months in Greece’s migrant crisis. Twenty one people ...


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Rick Pitino: “Giannis will become a great three-point shooter in time”

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino will be the head coach for GREECE in the quest for a spot in the Olympic Games.


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EastMed Act improves US-GREECE military cooperation, Risch says

The EastMed Act improves US military cooperation with GREECE and establishes areas of cooperation such as energy security in the region, Jim Risch, ...


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Check out the 3 most popular spots in San Antonio's Vance Jackson neighborhood

Get to know this San Antonio neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Chicago-style deli to a GREEK eatery. Hoodline ...


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Pavlopoulos: GREEK State Ready to Support Hellenism of Albania

ATHENS – “The GREEK state is ready to support any action for the prosperity of the Hellenism of Albania, by whose side it will continue to stand in the ...


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Search and rescue operation continues after boat carrying migrants sinks in Greek waters

At least 12 people died Saturday when a boat loaded with migrants sank in the Ionian Sea, the Greek coastguard said.


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Turkish official at the Foreign Ministry states that Kastellorizo is “570km away” from GREECE

Acting director at the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Cagatay Erciye has challenged GREECE'S sovereign rights, posting a map of the Greek island of ...


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Greek-American George Nicolau Dies at 94, Arbitrator in MLB Collusion Cases

NEW YORK — George Nicolau, who ruled against baseball owners in two collusion cases and served as president of the National Academy of Arbitrators, has […] The post Greek-American George Nicolau Dies at 94, Arbitrator in MLB Collusion Cases appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek PM Mitsotakis’ US Visit Was “Poorly Timed and out of Context,” Says MeRA25’s Varoufakis

ATHENS – MeRA25 party leader Yanis Varoufakis expressed his vertical disagreement on the timing and scope of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ official visit to the US, during […] The post Greek PM Mitsotakis’ US Visit Was “Poorly Timed and out of Context,” Says MeRA25’s Varoufakis appeared first on The National Herald.


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Mitsotakis’ Visit to the US Was Absolutely Successful, Greek FM Dendias Says

ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to the US was absolutely successful, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Saturday in an interview with Open […] The post Mitsotakis’ Visit to the US Was Absolutely Successful, Greek FM Dendias Says appeared first on The National Herald.


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Search for survivors as 12 drown after boat sinks near Greek island of Paxos

Authorities said they had accounts of up to 50 people on the boat. Thousands of migrants continue to attempt the crossing from Turkey to the Greek islands, often in small, sub-standard boats, in the ...


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The 1st International Cannabis Expo in GREECE Returns

ATHENS – Athens Cannabis Expo 2020. opened its doors to visitors. The event takes place from 10 to 12 January 2020 in Athens and specifically in ...


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Twelve migrants killed as boat sinks off Greece

A boat carrying 50 migrants has sunk off Greece's western coast, possibly en route to Italy. The Greek coastguard said 21 were rescued alive. Twelve others were found dead as ships and helicopters searched the waters.


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At least 12 people die as boat sinks off Greek island of Paxi

Another 73 people were rescued in separate incidents in the Aegean Sea between Friday and Saturday, the Greek coastguard said. Greece in 2019 again became the main entry into Europe for migrants and ...


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At least 12 people died Saturday when a boat loaded with asylum-seekers sank in the Ionian Sea, the Greek coastguard said.

At least 12 people died Saturday when a boat loaded with asylum-seekers sank in the Ionian Sea, the Greek coastguard said. "So far 12 bodies have been recovered. The search and rescue operation ...


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