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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Las Vegas Greek Food Festival 50th Golden Anniversary

The Las Vegas Greek Food Festival returns this year for its 50th Golden Anniversary, and Parish Board Member John Koutsulis joins us to tell us ...


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Greek restaurant prepares for Main Street debut

The Greek islands are coming to Los Altos – in the form of a new restaurant. Barbayani Taverna, set to occupy 388 Main St., former home to Flora ...


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Is Arabic Trickster Actually the Greek Philosopher Socrates?

Socrates has remained one of the most fascinating characters in the history of philosophy, but did his heritage survive in popular Arab fables too? Socrates is one of the most iconic thinkers of Western philosophy. His thought process was oral, and recounts of his life have survived through others’ writings, notably Plato’s. It is not […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece 2023: Thessaly Destruction

… tour. The Breadbasket of Greece. Livestock with soil that … the “Population Exchange” of Greeks and Turkish people, finalized by … of 1922 that displaced the Greeks of Western Anatolia.” Dr … corporations, many who have Greek and Greek Americans in top positions, …


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Hellenic Film Society USA Presents the New York Greek Film Expo

… Renos Haralambidis. The upcoming Greek film festival features films … HFS expanded theirs, offering Greek films on demand around … films and conversations with Greek filmmakers. More information … Greek descent, as well as films that promote the cultures of Greece …


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Colin Clark's 2023 Acropolis Rally Greece driver ratings

This year's Acropolis Rally Greece was one of the roughest and toughest in recent memory. If we were rating the organizer, then a straight 10 ...


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Wish Kopi a happy birthday this weekend at Greek Fest

Kopi will be at the annual Greek Fest happening this weekend at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, located at 2219 N. Orchard St., near First and ...


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Greece could access up to $2.67B for flood relief

Isa Soares speaks with the Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis about the extreme flooding Greece is facing from Storm Daniel.


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Supercharged storm wrecks Greece’s breadbasket for years to come

Flooded region of Thessaly produces a quarter of the country's food.


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Greece man pleads guilty to possession of fentanyl

– The U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday that Treshon Alexander, 30, of Greece, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams ...


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Photographer Effy Alexakis unveils 40 years of the Greek-Australian experience in new book

Effy Alexakis: 'Forty Photographs – A Year at a Time' chronicles the Greek Australian experience with text from Leonard Janiszewski, ...


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It’s Greek to me and that means a lot of yum, yum!

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Baklava, spanakopita, and Grecian cheese steak are just some of the many food choices at the upcoming Greek Festival in Columbia. In addition to the delicious delicacies, there are pastries and drinks. While you eat, you can enjoy ...


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Europe backs Greece with €2.25bn to handle flood damage

Whole villages were covered by water which is gradually being replaced by mud.


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Unique Greek Liqueurs Perfect for Autumn

Greece is not only known for its cuisine, but also for its unique traditional liqueurs. Many of the favorites, surprisingly enough, are derived from ingredients that have amazing health benefits as well. Let’s look at some unique selections that are perfect for the cooler autumn season, and the Greek ingredients that make these spirits truly […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Beach Among the Most Expensive in the World

A Greek beach has been identified as one of the most expensive to visit in the world. According to TravelMag, the beach of Platis Gialos on the Greek island of Mykonos is one of the most costly in the world. TravelMag listed Platis Gialos Beach as the seventeenth most expensive to visit, with the cheapest […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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41st Annual St. George Greek Festival

The 41st Annual St. George Greek Festival is September 15th and 16th. VOD Recordings · Studio 3. Updated: 4 hours ago. Studio 3. VOD Recordings.


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William Spyropoulos Saint Nicholas Greek-American School: Nurturing Hellenic Heritage

Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, Director of the Department of Greek Education, will be releasing a series of articles that center on Greek Education, with a particular emphasis on spotlighting several Day-Schools. In 1955, the vision of Dr. Anthony Vasilas and ...


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Greece to raise up to 7 bln euros from bond markets in 2024

Greece plans to raise up to 7 billion euros ($7.5 billion) from debt markets in 2024 through new short- and long-term bond issues and will allow ...


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Greece hopes for boost after credit rating upgrade

A major international agency has upgraded Greece's credit rating to investment grade, a move that is expected to boost investor confidence in the ...


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Influence of Ancient Greece on American Founding Fathers

… the influence of Ancient Greece and its philosophers looms … the thinkers of Ancient Greece. “What Athens was in miniature, America … of his students. The Greek philosopher and his students … -state. Much like the Athens Constitution, the Constitution of …


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Cihat Yaycı: Ancient Turks introduced the anchor to the Greeks

… Greece. The envisioned Blue Homeland that aims to steal Greek … Turk went to Athens and brought the Greeks two metal stems … a region influenced by Greek culture in the Cimmerian … Bosporus, afterwards. Anacharsis mother was Greek. READ MORE: Turkey: High …


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The Heavy Cost of Greece’s Floods: Waters and the Damage Done

ATHENS – The deadly flood waters brought by Storm Daniel in Greece … NbS program at WWF Greece, told the Balkan Investigative … the report, with successive Greek governments doing little to nothing … ;/qz.com/greeces-agriculture-hub-lost-a-quarter …


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EU ready to weigh into Greek recovery effort

… Greece and its people,” she said at a press conference with Greek … at the side of the Greek people,” she said. “A lot … President Roberta Metsola stressed that “Greece should not be alone in … .” “In the worst moments, the Greeks must see the best face …


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British women turn to IVF clinics in Greece and Turkey

… healthcare globally, said its Greek partner clinic had seen the … of egg donors. “In Greece, the donor would be permanently … genealogy. IVF treatment in Greece helped Caroline have her son … was a “rollercoaster”. The Greek clinic was very attentive and …


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French Newspaper Les Echos Points Out Significance of DBRS Upgrade of Greece’s Rating

… detail to the upgrading of Greece’s credit rating by … DBRS Morningstar, noting that Athens has recovered the investment-grade … omens regarding Greek public debt will soon be better, as Athens’ return … its budget. Another benefit for Greece is that DBRS is one …


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'Stray Gods: The Role-Playing Musical' inspired by Greek mythology

(OSV News) — Greek mythology continues to fascinate both the producers and consumers of modern-day entertainment. Its many tales and characters ...


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Who benefits from Greek-Turkish relations deadlock?

Any examination of Greek-Turkish relations should commence from this standpoint. It's a mistake to evaluate bilateral interactions based on the Turkey ...


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Greek Police Probe Deaths of Six Men in Shootout

Greek police are investigating the deaths of six unidentified men with fake identity documents who were killed in an exchange of gunfire in a ...


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Prince Michael of Greece Reflects on Modern Royal Life

Prince Michael's new illustrated memoir provides a glimpse into a bygone era of European royalty.


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Four Stories About Coffee That Made Greek History

The rise and fall of empires has been determined to a significant degree by trade, especially insofar as rare materials are concerned. Coffee is one such commodity, and its history is the story of nations. The coffee plant is native to Yemen and Ethiopia, and control over the trade of coffee has determined the rise and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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It’s Greek and it’s fat full of fun

… phenomenon My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s third instalment … So, they’re heading to Greece. Everything from Auntu Voula bringing … more chickens, an old Greek woman who doesn’t understand … and the mouthwatering backdrop of Athens to showcase a great ensemble …


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Why Autumn’s Best Time to See Greece Without Crowds, Hassle

… lessening of tourist hordes in Greece – who bring money … such as Mykonos and Santorini. The Ionian islands, she … an unmistakable Greek touch.” And don’t forget Athens during autumn … unkempt structures. “Temperatures in Athens in October are typically in …


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EU offers over $2.8B support for disaster-hit Greece

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed over €2.6 billion ($2.8 billion) support for Greece’s recovery after a series of natural disasters hit the country over the summer. Von der Leyen reassured Greece of the EU’s solidarity ...


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Flooded Heartland of Greece Sparks Public Health Fears

A week after the passing of Storm Daniel, which caused destruction in central Greece, Thessaly, the agricultural heartland of the country, remains flooded. Greece has asked for EU assistance after the floods in the region claimed the lives of at least 16 people. The storm dropped the most rain, 910 millimeters (3 feet), on Zagora, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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The Awe-Inspiring Helmet of Ancient Greek Warrior Miltiades

The discovery of the helmet of Miltiades is one of the most important archaeological finds in history. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece Seeks EU Help as Death Toll From Floods Climbs to 16

Greece has asked for EU assistance after devasting floods in the region of Thessaly claimed the lives of at least 16 people and destroyed a large part of the agriculture in the region. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a letter to EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen seeking the “maximum possible” financial aid […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us About Grief

The live performances in Athens and Epidaurus are critical lessons in pain, grief and memory.


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Highway and railway still closed in Central Greece

… the railway in Central Greece from the passage of … Greek capital in the south and the northern port city of Thessaloniki … . Motorists traveling between Athens and Thessaloniki should use the longer … to fully restore the Athens-Thessaloniki route in the next …


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Greece seeking partnerships with top unis

… said in an interview with Kathimerini. “Our goal is to … the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) to create a … when more than 40,000 Greeks study abroad, many of them … branches of foreign universities in Greece, emulating the corresponding model of …


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Greek shipping minister resigns

Europe Greece’s shipping minister resigned yesterday … . “No one can imagine that Greek sailors, violating the age-old … June. Christos Stylianides, a former Greek cabinet member in charge of …


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Stylianides steps in as Greece shipping minister

… Stylianides has stepped in as Greece’s new shipping minister after … to board in Piraeus. The Greek port police are investigating the … in 2013-2015. The new Greek shipping minister was a dentist … picked by Kyriakos Mitsotakis as Greece’s first minster of climate …


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Greece working on 1-GW municipal solar support scheme

The Greek government plans to make available EUR 120 million (USD 128.7m) to municipal units across the country to facilitate the installation of ...


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Eco campaigner completes 20-hour Greek island charity swim

An eco campaigner has completed a non-stop swim around a Greek island to raise money to support projects cleaning up plastic in coastal areas. Oly Rush, a former plasterer from Upton in Poole, Dorset, finished the swim around Ithaca in 19 hours ...


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WRC Review - Rally Greece

A look back at the latest action from the World Rally Championship in Greece.


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The First Aircraft Hijacking in Greece

The first aircraft hijacking in Greece took place during the Civil War on September 12th, 1948 when six pro-communist students who wanted passage to Yugoslavia, hijacked a plane that was traveling from Athens to Thessaloniki. Alexandros Koufoudakis, 21, Dimitrios Koufoudakis, 23, Achilleas Ketimlidis, 19, Antonis Voyazos, 18, Giorgos Kelas, 17, and Spiros Helmiadis, 18, were on […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Davis Cup: Greece

Organizing program for the Greek team versus Slovakia ➡️ Thursday, September … conference of the players of Greece and Slovakia. ➡️Saturday September 16 …


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Photo Gallery: 43rd annual Cardiff Greek Festival

… Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, enjoying traditional Greek cuisine, art, music … was transformed into a traditional Greek marketplace, with the distinctive sound … grape leaves), feta fries and Greek salad. Greek pastries, baklava sundaes and …


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Greece man going to prison on meth charge

… that Treshon Alexander, 30, of Greece, pleaded guilty to possession with … his Apollo Drive home in Greece, when authorities searched a Chippendale … 10, 2024. For Related Stories: Greece  meth


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Greek letters spray-painted on mural painted by local children

Greek letters spray-painted on mural painted by local children. Updated: 2 hours ago. Close. Subtitle Settings.


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After wildfires, floods deal Greek farmers the final blow

Unprecedented wildfires during the summer followed by massive floods have dealt the Greek agriculture a severe blow with analysts estimating that food prices will soon skyrocket further.


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