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Saturday, February 15, 2020

Winter Restaurant Week Returns February 23

There are options for everyone's tastes, from casual to fine dining, from GREEK cuisine to Irish, Italian, American, Mexican, and more. Diners can look ...


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Work resumes on GREEK church at Ground Zero

Work has started again on the moribund St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center although it likely won't be ...


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Investors kept waiting too long for a Golden Visa

GREEK bureaucracy's inability to deal with the huge volume of non-European Union citizens who have obtained the right to a residence permit through ...


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NAXOS IS PEAK GREEK

We spent ten nights last October in the Cyclades, arguably GREECE'S most beautiful archipelago, starting in Santorini then heading north to Naxos and ...


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Fans of 'Mad Max,' Young Love, and Greek Mythology Should Watch 'Highway to Hell'

A tragic Greek legend gets a fun revamp in this hella overlooked comedy from the director of 'Drop Dead Fred' and the writer of 'L.A. Confidential.' Welcome to The Prime Sublime, a weekly column ...


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Patience and good sense

The only response that will work for GREECE and its people right now is to be patient and reasonable, to deal with the inflows in the best way possible ...


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Get it Growing: Calla lilies – from mythology to your backyard

The name calla is derived from the Ancient GREEK word for beauty, Kallos. In GREEK mythology, Zeus had a son named Hercules with a mortal woman ...


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GREEK Foreign Minister in Munich for 56th Security Conference

GREEK Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias described his participation at the 56th Munich Security Conference 2020 on Friday as an opportunity "to ...


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Lesvos protest: Tons of rotten life-vests dumped in land aimed for migration center

In a protest move against the new migration center, the municipality of West Lesvos transported thousands of used and rotten life-vests and rubber boats to the area of Karavas on Saturday, where the new migration center is to be built. Municipality trucks and local’s private vehicles brought tons of life-jackets and rubber boats gathered over … The post Lesvos protest: Tons of rotten life-vests dumped in land aimed for migration center appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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United States government offices in GREECE to close on 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 ...


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Hollywood stars describe GREECE as their absolute favorite to visit

A host of Hollywood stars including Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Robert Redford, Penélope Cruz, Zach Galifianakis, Gerard Butler, Jodie Foster, Will ...


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Rising interest in e-platform for primary residence protection in GREECE

The borrowers' interest to be included in the e-platform for the protection of the primary residence has increased said Development and Investments ...


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Minister: New decisions on asylum ready within 24 days in GREECE

The decongestion of the islands is the government's top priority, stated Migration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi to IFP on Saturday adding that ...


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What Was Life Really Like for an Ancient GREEK Woman?

The lives of the ancient GREEKS were ones of hardship and endurance. The experiences of ancient GREEK women were even tougher. If a newly born ...


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ECHR Ruling Sparks Fear of EU-Wide Express Migrant Pushbacks

It is noted that GREEK judge Linos Alexandros Sicilianos is the President of the European Court of Human Rights. This decision is criticized by many ...


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North Macedonia's Labor Minister Sacked for Using ”Republic of Macedonia” Sign

... changed the country's name to North Macedonia, Nikos Kotzias called on the current GREEK government to report the minister to the United Nations.


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ECHR ruling gives green light to push-backs at EU’s borders

In an unprecedented ruling the European Court of Human Rights gave green light to push-backs at European borders. In its ruling on February 13, the ECHR ruled that Spain committed no violation when it expelled migrants trying to force their way onto EU territory by scaling fences in a North African enclave, Melilla, back in … The post ECHR ruling gives green light to push-backs at EU’s borders appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Ski Report (2/14-2/15)

Located conveniently off of I-81 in New York's famous Snow Belt, GREEK Peak has been in the service of making family memories for over 50 years.


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Jeannie Kouros, Hellenic Book Club of New York Founder and President, Talks to TNH

She was the Founder and Program Director for the Hellenic Immersion Program for 20 years, and the Director for the GREEK Language Program for ...


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The Acropolis, the crowning jewel of the Greek capital

The Acropolis of Athens is the most striking architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. The magnificent temple on the Acropolis, the Parthenon, was built between ...


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RECIPE: Greek-style Tender Vegetables

Greek-style tender vegetables make something special out of fennel and courgette – this is how they're done at chef Alain Ducasse's L'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle. Greek-style tender vegetables ...


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Transforming New Democracy

He turned down the idea of nominating the incumbent president, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, for a second term as GREECE'S head of state – a nomination ...


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Commentary: Our part in the divinely written drama of life

For example, Acts 16 records how the gospel took root in the Western world — namely the planting of a church in Philippi, GREECE. As you read the ...


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Turkey Looking to Re-Open Northern Cyprus Ghost Town After 46 Years

Varosha, a southern suburb of Famagusta, has been fenced off and abandoned since Turkey invaded northern Cyprus after a GREEK-inspired coup in ...


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LIVE Xanthi

GREEK Super League – Follow the Football match between Xanthi and Lamia live with Eurosport. The match starts at 02:15 on 17 February 2020.


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Workers at all Athens public transport means join 24h strike on Feb 18

Workers are all public transport means in Athens will join the 24-hour general strike on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters with no option other than use their own car, if they have any, taxi, if they find any, walk to workplace or stay at home. The unions strike decision affects: … The post Workers at all Athens public transport means join 24h strike on Feb 18 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Mt Athos: Greek state to support installation of photovoltaic units to cover monks’ needs

The Greek state will support the installation of photovoltaic units to meet the needs of the monks living in their own “Republic” in Mount Athos. Energy Minister, Costis Hadjidakis, and a government delegation visited Mt Athos a couple of days ago and discussed ‘burning’ issues with the leadership of the Holy Community. Discussed were also … The post Mt Athos: Greek state to support installation of photovoltaic units to cover monks’ needs appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece Now Issues Asylum Decisions in Twenty-Four Days

Greece’s Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi said on Friday that the country can now issue a decision on asylum applications in 24 days, a period considerably faster than what was the case in ...


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GREECE, Migration and Geopolitics :: Dialogos Radio – Week of Feb. 15-21, 2020

This week on Dialogos Radio, producer-host Dr. Michael Nevradakis, along with author and ex-university lecturer Evans Agelissopoulos, discuss the ...


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Best Hotels in Preveza, GREECE

A colorful destination to plan your holiday, Preveza is a place with a long and remarkable history. The Ionian Sea appears endless from the beautiful ...


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Mesakaa or Moussaka? A Look at Shared Dishes Across the Mediterranean Region

Moussaka is an eggplant-based dish that often includes meat and sometimes even béchamel sauce. This is a traditional dish in GREECE, Egypt, Turkey ...


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Saint Nicholas of Porto Lagos, GREECE'S Unique ”Floating Monastery”

The monastery of Saint Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos) in Porto Lagos, Xanthi in Thrace is a unique religious monument, not simply because of its location ...


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Study Reveals Most Greek Children Use Social Media Without Any Parental Control

According to the study whose findings were published on Friday, 94 percent of GREECE'S adolescents and sixty percent of primary school students have ...


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GREEK prince, princess visit SSU headquarters

Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece on Friday visited the Special Security Unit Headquarters in Karachi. A spokesman for the SSU ...


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Minister's Moment

The book primarily consists of four chapters treating different types of love, titled with translations of four different GREEK words for love. (The words are ...


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Rhodes: Powerful winds hinder planes from landing, ferries from docking

Passengers on a flight from Athens to the island of Rhodes experienced tough moments on Friday night. Due to bad weather and powerful winds, the airplane could not land at “Diagoras” airport on the island. The crew reportedly made three attempts to land, however, without success.   Ultimately, the Aegean aircraft was forced to return … The post Rhodes: Powerful winds hinder planes from landing, ferries from docking appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Feature: Despite financial woes, GREEKS heartily embrace Valentine's Day

ATHENS, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Despite recent financial woes, GREEKS did not miss the opportunity to celebrate love on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.


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This GREEK island is the perfect alternative to Mykonos

The winds of Milos determine each day. Strong winds encourage a joyride along the island's unmarked roads or add comedy to a meal when bottles of ...


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The Immigrant Experience: Coming to America 

DECATUR, GA – I came to America at the age of 4 as a legal immigrant from Greece with my father, mother, brother, and sister […] The post The Immigrant Experience: Coming to America  appeared first on The National Herald.


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Occupy Project Opens at the Consulate General of Greece in New York (Pics and Vids)

NEW YORK – The art exhibition, Occupy Project #1, curated by artist and participant Eirini Linardaki, opened at the Consulate General of Greece in New […] The post Occupy Project Opens at the Consulate General of Greece in New York (Pics and Vids) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-American Stories: Just Like in Greece

Stavros was visibly distressed when he’d heard that Vasili, Bill to you, learned that I’d called another repairman for my washing machine and dish washer. […] The post Greek-American Stories: Just Like in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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Penalties Not Working, Greece Plans Debit, Credit Card Incentives

ATHENS – Penalizing people and businesses, professionals and services for not accepting debit cards – they often say their Point of Service (POS) machines or […] The post Penalties Not Working, Greece Plans Debit, Credit Card Incentives appeared first on The National Herald.


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Many Greek Parents Don’t Set Internet Limits for Children

ATHENS – Despite pedophiles prowling on the Internet and warnings not to be overexposed to computer use at a young age, some 40 percent of […] The post Many Greek Parents Don’t Set Internet Limits for Children appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Medical Pros Say Online Pharmacist Flu Shot Sessions Risky

ATHENS – Greece’s Medical Association (PIS) wants the government not to let pharmacists receive only online training and certification so they can learn how to […] The post Greek Medical Pros Say Online Pharmacist Flu Shot Sessions Risky appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece Prepares Disaster Plan if Santorini Volcano Erupts Again

It’s been 3,666 years since the volcano on the now fabled island of Santorini exploded in one of the most cataclysmic events in world history […] The post Greece Prepares Disaster Plan if Santorini Volcano Erupts Again appeared first on The National Herald.


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Krokos Kozanis ‘Safran’: The Spice of Queens and Kings.

One of the most expensive herbs used in gourmet cuisine come from the city of Kozani in Greece. Safran or ‘krokos Kozanis’ in Greek, is […] The post Krokos Kozanis ‘Safran’: The Spice of Queens and Kings. appeared first on The National Herald.


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GREECE'S Mari Sakkari Upsets Belinda Bencic in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Maria Sakkari upset top-seeded Belinda Bencic to claim a spot in the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy semifinals on ...


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Varoufakis To Publish Notorious Eurogroup Recordings from Turbulent 2015 Meetings

DiEM25, which is the European branch of GREECE'S MeRA25 party, said in a statement on Friday that the party will ”blow the whistle on the European ...


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New graphic novel has much to teach Turkey and GREECE

GREECE said this week that it planned to start sending 200 rejected asylum seekers back to Turkey each week. Asylum seekers, it should be pointed ...


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US man gets 15 years for selling fatal drugs to Greek billionaire’s son

An Ohio man was sentenced to 15 years in 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 in summer 2018. Terry Lee Christian, 36, pleaded guilty in October 2019 to charges related to selling the drugs that killed 34-year-old … The post US man gets 15 years for selling fatal drugs to Greek billionaire’s son appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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