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Saturday, May 20, 2023

2023 Wilmington Greek Festival offers food and fun

The Wilmington Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was back in person this year offering food, fellowship and fun.


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The Fascinating Story of the Greeks of Corsica

Maniots fled to Corsica where they set up their own little Mani, preserving their language, faith and traditions while building a new home. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greeks feeling recovery pains at legislative election

… hot day in central Athens, taxi driver Christina Messari … of emergency borrowing left Greece with a whopping national … and economic turmoil, ordinary Greeks sank into private debt, … surveillance scandal after prominent Greek politicians and journalists …


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Greeks living abroad vote in general elections

ATHENS, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Greeks living abroad started casting their … living in Greece. It is the first time ever that Greek expatriates … elections had to return to Greece to vote. A total … the polls close in Greek territory, Greek national news agency AMNA …


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Food prices a key factor in Greek election

Greek inflation fell last month, due to a rapid fall in energy prices. ‌But the cost of food continues to rise, putting it high on the list of ...


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Why Greek voters may need two elections

New Democracy's leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the son of a former Greek prime minister, positioned himself as a political liberal. He pledged tax cuts, ...


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Yanis Varoufakis: Greece's Debt Is More Unsustainable Than Ever

Yanis Varoufakis tells Jacobin why, for ordinary Greeks, the situation is only getting worse. Yanis Varoufakis, Greek economist and general secretary ...


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Greek festival returns to east Cobb this weekend

May 18—The 33rd annual Marietta Greek Festival will take place this weekend at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in east Cobb. The church, located at 3431 Trickum Road, will host a ...


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Greeks head to polls for election as opposition eyes victory

… has become known as Greek Watergate, accusing the government … Greece. The declining purchasing power of working- and middle-class Greeks … slim. The social democratic PASOK-KINAL, led by Nikos … PASOK refusing to join either a potential coalition. The Greek …


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Greece gears up for election day on Sunday, 21 May

… May 21 general elections in Greece, the voting process began on … with the votes cast by Greeks registered to vote abroad. Everything … the deputies of the next Greek parliament. Of this number, … rights abroad. Polling stations in Greece are scheduled to open at …


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'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters

'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters ... Greek elections have a reputation of being raucous affairs, with loud arguments at taverns ...


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Greek Festival and weekend forecast

Greek Festival and weekend forecast. Published: May. 19, 2023 at 1:40 PM PDT|Updated: 11 hours ago.


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Nick the Greek Celebrates Visalia Grand Opening with Free Lunch!

Nick the Greek will celebrate its new Visalia restaurant with free lunch from 11am to 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 30th. To participate, guests simply ...


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10 Best Substitutes for Greek Yogurt (+ How to Use Them)

From coconut cream and cream cheese to mashed bananas and avocados, the range of substitutes is vast and flavorful. Don't let a lack of Greek yogurt ...


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Greece recovers hundreds of looted artefacts

Greece said it has recovered hundreds of looted Neolithic to Byzantine artefacts including a second-century bronze statue of Alexander the Great from a notorious British antiquities dealer after a ...


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Naxos, Greece’s Island of the Gods

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades island group, and although it is comparatively unknown relative to Greece’s many other idylls, it is one of the most enchanting places for any visitor. Despite flying somewhat under the radar, the island is one of the most interesting places in Greece. It boasts a magnificent history […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece recovers hundreds of looted antiquities

ATHENS: Greece said it has recovered hundreds of looted artefacts including a second-century bronze statue of Alexander the Great from a notorious British antiquities dealer after a 17-year legal ...


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Polls open for Greeks abroad in historic first for the country

… first for the modern Greek state, members of Greece’s extensive and … , a long-standing demand of Greeks abroad was finally met, albeit … then be transported to Athens and the Athens Appeals Court in the …


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Greeks abroad go to the polls

… consensus. The 22,825 Greeks who are registered in the … embassies and consulates, Greek Orthodox Church premises and Greek community buildings. … . More than 4,870 Greek voters are registered in polling … where you are voting” (in Greek), and  fill in their …


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3-Point Mass prep: The Greek words in Matthew and their meaning

… Matthew uses the term “disciples” (Greek “mathetai” – disciple, follower) to describe … all nations.” In the original Greek, the verb “matheteuo” is used … you.” Interestingly, the expression “behold” (Greek “idou”) is significant here. It …


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Greek wine imports in China get faster

… Hellenic Agora Trading Ltd., a Greek wine importer and distributor in …


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Yanis Varoufakis: Greece’s Debt Is More Unsustainable Than Ever

Over a decade since the start of Greece’s sovereign debt crisis, claims that the country has got “back on its feet” seem rather out of step with reality. The February 28 rail disaster in Tempi, which ...


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Bets against Greek bonds hit highest level since 2014

Investors’ nerves mount over the possibility of political paralysis after this weekend’s election


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Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.


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Looted antiquities to return Greece after 17-year legal battle

A total of 351 looted antiquities dating from Neolithic to Byzantine times in possession of a London-based dealership will return to Greece ...


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Crete: Tourists enter a bus dressed as... ancient Greeks

An unusual event occurred in Crete because tourists, wanting to catch … to dress up as Ancient Greeks. They tourists were spotted on … MORE: Largest Defense Agreement for Greece & Israel Takes Flight.


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Greece recovers hundreds of antiquities from art thief

Greece said it has recovered hundreds of looted Neolithic to Byzantine artefacts including a second century bronze statue of Alexander the Great ...


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'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters

'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis of New Democracy and his Syriza party rival, are vying for power ...


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Bronny James, USC to play summer exhibitions in Greece, Croatia

Bronny James and the USC men's basketball team will play an exhibition tour Aug. 5-15 against pro teams in Greece and Croatia.


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Parts of Nammos Club in Mykonos Closed Down by Greek Authorities

Following a series of closures instigated by the authorities of the Greek island of Mykonos, a part of the renowned Nammos complex has now also been closed. There is currently a police presence in the sealed-off section. The sealed-off section reportedly includes the “Concept” restaurant and a part of the beach served by the dining […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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The Greek Diaspora Votes in 35 Countries for the Election

… polling stations open in Greece. The first polling … legislation. Until now, Greece was the only country … Greeks abroad from registering by putting bureaucratic obstacles in their way. Greek … be tax-registered in Greece. The bureaucratic conditions imposed …


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Greeks prepare to vote as PM Mitsotakis seeks second term

… election campaign rally in Athens (Thanassis Stavrakis/ … of emergency borrowing left Greece with a whopping national … and economic turmoil, ordinary Greeks sank into private debt, … surveillance scandal after prominent Greek politicians and journalists …


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Greek rivals launch final push before election

Greece's outgoing conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and leftist challenger Alexis Tsipras will make a final push for votes at closing rallies on Friday ahead of the most uncertain general election in a decade.


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Greece to head to polls as main opposition strives for victory

Greece is heading to the polls Sunday to determine who will govern the country for the next four years, with the opposition hopeful for a win despite polls suggesting the ruling New Democracy (ND) party could emerge victorious. In recent weeks, surveys ...


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Greek PM addresses supporters in main pre-electoral speech

… party rally held at the Athens area of Thissio on Friday … continue with building a new Greece.” Effective border protection, tackling the …


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'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters

'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters. In 2019, 42 per cent did not vote. It's likely to be more during this weekend's election.


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Greece: All you need to know about this weekend's elections

New Democracy’s main platform for re-election is the maintenance of Greece’s economic recovery following the national debt crisis that resulted from the global financial collapse of 2008. Mitsotakis ...


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Hundreds of Looted Antiquities Returning to Greece

A total of 351 looted antiquities dating from Neolithic to Byzantine times will return to Greece the Ministry of Culture announced on Friday. The antiquities were in possession of Robin Symes Limited, which is under liquidation. Robin Symes is a now-disgraced British antiquities dealer who was unmasked as a key player in an international criminal […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters

Patras (Greece) (AFP) – Greek elections have a reputation of being raucous affairs, with loud arguments at taverns or street protests -- but the ...


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'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters

Greek elections have a reputation of being raucous affairs, with loud arguments at taverns or street protests -- but the vibe is muted ahead of Sunday's polls, as voters doubt the main parties' ability to lift their economic woes.


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PKK/KCK member captured on Greek border

… caught trying to cross into Greece illegally, the Turkish Defense Ministry … person trying to cross into Greece illegally. An investigation revealed that …


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Greece heads into a general election this Sunday

For more than a decade, Greece was seen as the " …


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'Apathy And Indifference': Greece's Disillusioned Voters

"Going by the conversations with people, they are disillusioned with both major parties," the 55-year-old told AFP from Greece's third largest city Patras. "Greeks have no way out at the moment," he said. "I want a government that claims and supports the ...


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Greece Election Candidates

PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Nikos Androulakis waits for the start of debate at the premises of public broadcaster ERT in Athens, Greece, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Sunday’s Greek parliamentary election looks likely to be a dress rehearsal for ...


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What have been some of Greece's biggest election promises?

Greeks go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. The country's politicians have a long tradition of making big pledges during election campaigns. DW takes a look at some of the most overblown promises.


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Bronny James, USC to play summer exhibitions vs. Greece, Croatia

Bronny James and the USC men's basketball team will play an exhibition tour Aug. 5-15 against pro teams in Greece and Croatia.


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Greece's General Election Campaigns End Amid Uncertainty

… in Athens. He vowed to continue to build a new Greece … . Meanwhile, Tsipras, speaking in Greece';s third-largest city, … incumbent government. Almost 10 million Greeks are eligible to vote on … future remains uncertain, with Greeks poised to make a critical …


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