Earlier this month, Greece announced plans to install a floating wall in the Aegean Sea in an attempt to deter refugees from crossing its shores. The measure, however, will do little to address the ...
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How the world sees Greece
Friday, February 14, 2020
Op-ed: European Union needs smarter solutions to refugee crisis in Greece
EU Says Air in Athens Too Polluted, Wants More Controls
“Despite previous reminders, GREECE, Malta and Romania have until now failed to meet their obligations,” the Commission said in a press release, ...
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136 million euros to energise Macedonia
GREECE'S Ministry of Environment and Energy on Thursday announced the disbursement of 136 million euros for the lignite-dependent regions of ...
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EuroLeaks: Varoufakis to release Eurogroup recordings end of February
Yanis Varoufakis has announced to release his recordings of the Eurogroup sessions in the first half of 2015 at the end of February. His decision comes after the Greek Parliament Speaker refused to receive them when the ex finance minister handed them over to him during a plenary debate on Friday. DiEM25, the European branch … The post EuroLeaks: Varoufakis to release Eurogroup recordings end of February appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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First GREEK asparagus arriving some 10 days early
This year, the GREEK asparagus season starts much earlier than normal due to the weather. On Monday - some 10 days earlier than usual - the first lots ...
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Coronavirus' Impact on GREEK Tourism Seen to be Minimal
Greece's Tourism Minister said on Thursday that the coronavirus epidemic will have a limited impact on the country's tourism, since Chinese tourists ...
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GREEK Minister Says Exarchia Anarchists Will Be Wiped Out
ATHENS – Stepping up a growing battle, Citizen Protection Minister Mihalis Chrysohoidis said the anarchist stronghold of Exarchia, where police have ...
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GREEK government confident migration center talks will resume
Despite the vehement opposition expressed in recent days by local authorities in response to the planned expropriations of land and property for the ...
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Prominent Member of So-Called ”GREEK Mafia” Arrested in Glyfada
A prominent member of the so-called ”GREEK Mafia,” an organized group which engages in criminal activity, was arrested on Friday in Glyfada, Attica.
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Letter: Encore Gets an “A” in GREEK Mythology.
The teen actors have taken the stage at Encore Theatre and taken to teaching a 2-hour course in GREEK Mythology in “The GREEK Mythology ...
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Students at Saint Luke School helped gods and goddesses from GREEK Mythology come alive ...
Gods and goddesses from GREEK Mythology came to life today over at Saint Luke School. Today, eighth graders entertained the school with their ...
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On Valentine's Day, Love Lessons From the GREEKS (and Churchill)
“The ancient GREEKS,” the 60-second spot begins, “had four words for love.” To stirring music and accompanying visuals, the commercial then goes ...
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European Investment Bank head: GREEK economy's prospects are excellent
The development prospects of the GREEK economy, the business plans funded by the European Investment Bank in Greece and the Hellenic ...
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Outdoors in CNY: GREEK Peak offers winter fun for the whole family
Take a trip down to GREEK Peak Mountain Resort outside Cortland and you will find yourself in a winter wonderland with all kinds of winter activities ...
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Opa! GREEK Fest continues this weekend
PORT CHARLOTTE — Have you ever been to Greece? If you can't get a plane ticket anytime soon, the Port Charlotte GREEK Fest is your next best bet.
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GREECE'S Sakkari Beats Bencic, Secures St. Petersburg Semifinal Spot in Tennis
Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari amazed the tennis world during her match at the Saint Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Friday in Russia. Sakkari beat ...
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Energy Minister: GREECE to launch tender for 49% of HEDNO in September
GREECE will launch an international tender to sell a 49 pct equity stake in Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) in September, ...
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Strategy update
Just like today, GREECE faced Turkish provocations in 1974. Just like today, the Greek prime minister of the time turned to France. And, just like today, ...
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Central Macedonia, Attica, South Aegean top tourist picks
Visits to regions of GREECE and expenditure by visitors to the country both posted an increase of 23 percent from 2016 to 2018, but average spending ...
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GREECE Transforms Former Mining Sites into New Solar Facilities
GREECE'S Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis recently announced plans to invest in two enormous solar facilities on former mining sites ...
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Greek island
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 has shaken Greece's southeastern Aegean Sea islands. No damage or injuries were reported by officials on Friday. The University of Athens' Geodynamic ...
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The Top 5 Legendary Greek Kazantzidis Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, there’s no better way to say I love you than with the songs of Greece’s greatest singer of all time, the late […] The post The Top 5 Legendary Greek Kazantzidis Love Songs for Valentine’s Day appeared first on The National Herald.
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European Investment Bank announces major agricultural support investment in Greece
European Investment Bank (EIB) president Werner Hoyer announced ambitious plans for major investments in Greece in 2020 during a visit to Athens for talks with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, ...
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EIB pledges billions of euros to Greece in 2020
ATHENS, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) will channel billions of euros this year to Greece to assist the recovery of its economy, the lender's president Werner Hoyer told Xinhua ...
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There is Sparta! Gerald Butler to join Thermopylae Battle events, run as torchbearer
Gerald Butler would have never thought that he would be invited to visit the home town of legendary ancient King Leonidas when he portrayed the legendary king in blockbuster “300.” Invitation to Gerarld Butler was sent by the Sparta City Council, invitation accepted. Hollywood “Leonidas” will take up another Sparta challenge and visit the home … The post There is Sparta! Gerald Butler to join Thermopylae Battle events, run as torchbearer appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Earthquake strikes with 4.8R the island of Karpathos, felt on Crete, Rhodes
An earthquake hit with 4.8 Richter the island of Karpathos early Friday evening. Its epicenter was in the maritime area, 39km North-West of the island. The focal depth of the tremor that stroke at 6:02 p.m. was 12.6 km. The tremor was strong and was felt also on the islands of Crete, and Kasos. No … The post Earthquake strikes with 4.8R the island of Karpathos, felt on Crete, Rhodes appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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US Embassy, consulates, US gov’t offices in Greece to be closed February 17
The United States embassy and consulate in Athens, its consulate in Thessaloniki, and all US government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This holiday marks the birthdays of American Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the US Embassy in Athens said in a statement on … The post US Embassy, consulates, US gov’t offices in Greece to be closed February 17 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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OPINION: Don't abolish greek life. Fix it.
Greek life doesn’t have to end on college campuses, but it does need to undergo cultural change. To help the shift, students should learn about responsible and healthy drinking practices, consent and ...
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Naval Group presents its industrial & academic cooperation plan with GREECE
Thanks to its long-lasting presence in GREECE, Naval Group created the conditions for a long-term cooperation with profits for the Greek industry and ...
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GICAN Signed in Athens a Partnership Agreement with its Greek Counterpart, SEKPY
While EU countries are strengthening the European defense industry due to the European Defense Fund, France and GREECE are developing their ...
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Man in western GREECE handed suspended sentence for animal abuse
A man on Friday received a 15-month suspended jail sentence and a 5,000-euro fine by a misdemeanours court in the town of Igoumenitsa, western ...
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GREECE'S Contemporary Art Museum to Open for Test Run
After a series of delays and setbacks, GREECE'S National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), located in the heart of Athens, will open later this month ...
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US Early Bookings for GREECE Up by 20-30%
Advance bookings from the United States to GREECE are picking up pace as much as to 30 percent, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism said on ...
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GREECE to install 3 GW of solar in former mining regions
GREECE has announced plans to install two PV projects at former mining sites. The installations are part of the national utility's new strategy, in line with ...
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UNWTO Secretary General to Make Official Visit to Athens, GREECE
The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, will make an official visit to Athens, GREECE, on Monday, ...
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Man Sentenced to Prison in Death of Greek Billionaire’s Son
CLEVELAND — An Ohio man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selling cocaine laced with heroin and fentanyl to a Greek billionaire’s […] The post Man Sentenced to Prison in Death of Greek Billionaire’s Son appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Islanders Block Access to Area Earmarked for New Migrant Facilities
MORIA, Lesbos – Residents of the island of Lesbos on Friday blocked off access to the Karava-Kavakli location in Madamados, where land has been requisitioned […] The post Greek Islanders Block Access to Area Earmarked for New Migrant Facilities appeared first on The National Herald.
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PM Mitsotakis to EIB Chief Hoyer: Greece Counts on Continued EIB Support in 2020
ATHENS – Greece looks forward to continued help from the European Investments Bank (EIB), as it has ambitious plans for 2020, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis […] The post PM Mitsotakis to EIB Chief Hoyer: Greece Counts on Continued EIB Support in 2020 appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek island of Karpathos hit by 4.8-magnitude quake
ATHENS, Greece -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 shook Greece's southeastern Aegean Sea islands Friday, officials said. No damage or injuries were reported. The University of ...
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Varoufakis submits his Eurogroup recordings to Greek Parliament; “Unacceptable,” says Speaker
Founder of MeRA25 and former finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis handed the transcripts of his Eurogroup recordings in 2015 to the Speaker of the Greek Parliament. The latter refused to accept them, saying “I return as unacceptable Varoufakis’ letter.” The former Finance Minister handed to Parliament Speaker Costa Tasoulas on Friday an envelope with a USB-stick … The post Varoufakis submits his Eurogroup recordings to Greek Parliament; “Unacceptable,” says Speaker appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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High-school boy rescues puppies dumped on a road in Chania
A high school boy in Chania emptied his back bag from school books and put two puppies inside. He had spotted them dumped on a street and fearing the two cutties would be hit by a car, he quickly found this clever solution: to carry them to school where he knew one of the teachers … The post High-school boy rescues puppies dumped on a road in Chania appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Man gets prison for selling fatal drugs to billionaire's son
An Ohio man was sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for selling cocaine laced with heroin and fentanyl to a Greek billionaire's son who was found dead in a Cleveland hotel room
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Greek Parliament President Blasts Former Fin Min Varoufakis over Eurogroup Recordings (Vid)
ATHENS – President of Parliament Constantine Tassoulas rebuked MeRA25 leader Yanis Varoufakis on Friday for handing over to him in an envelope the conversations he […] The post Greek Parliament President Blasts Former Fin Min Varoufakis over Eurogroup Recordings (Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.
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Disappointing photos show what popular honeymoon destinations look like in real life
[waikiki beach disappointing]CharlotteRaboff/Shutterstock, John Locher/AP * Honeymoon destinations aren't always as picturesque as they seem. * Santorini, Greece, gets crowded. * Visitors to the Maldives take an unglamorous ferry between islands. * Parts of Kuta Beach in Bali, Indonesia, are full of trash and debris. * Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Honeymoon destinations aren't always as picturesque and romantic as they seem. From dense crowds to beaches covered in trash, some vacation spots popular with newlyweds don't live up to the hype. Here's the expectation versus the reality of what honeymoon destinations can really be like. SANTORINI WAS NAMED THE HOTTEST HONEYMOON DESTINATION BY PINTEREST'S WEDDING REPORT IN 2017. Dmitry Morgan/Shutterstock The Greek island is known for its stunning sunsets, pastel-colored houses, and scenic clifftop villages. SANTORINI MAY HAVE BECOME TOO POPULAR. Mark Wieland/Getty Images About 2 million people visit Santorini every year, and that's not including cruise ship passengers. Things clearly get crowded. ROME'S TREVI FOUNTAIN IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. ventdusud/iStock Legend has it that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you'll visit Rome again someday. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * 10 reality dating shows that you can stream right now * Here's what dating looks like in every state * 10 famous movie and TV locations that locals say have been ruined by tourists
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Belgians’ Interest in Greek Tourist Destinations Sees Huge Uptick
The positive course of early vacation reservations from the Belgian tourist market, as well as the increased interest of thousands of Belgian nationals in all Greek destinations, was reflected at ...
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You can currently bag temptingly cheap all-inclusive cruises to Italy and Greece
Corfu (Image: iStockphoto) Read More Related Articles You can now bag Lake Garda holidays complete with a cruise to Greece and Croatia Read More Related Articles You can currently bag discounted ...
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UPDATE 2-Greece to start power distribution operator sale in September
Greece will begin the sale of a minority stake in power distribution operator HEDNO in September, Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Friday, after the European Investment Bank (EIB) agreed to ...
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Greece's national airline is undergoing a massive brand overhaul to be more Greek with the help of a world-class design firm
Aegean Airlines just completed a year-long brand transformation that will debut on its new Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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Archbishop Issues Encyclical for St. Photios and the Saint Photios National Shrine
NEW YORK – Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued an encyclical to the entire ‘pleroma’ of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America on the occasion of […] The post Archbishop Issues Encyclical for St. Photios and the Saint Photios National Shrine appeared first on The National Herald.
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“Love Thy Neighbor” Focuses on Homelessness
NEW YORK – On February 12, 2020, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, in partnership with […] The post “Love Thy Neighbor” Focuses on Homelessness appeared first on The National Herald.
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