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How the world sees Greece
Friday, October 11, 2013
Illegal Immigration Fuels Greek Violence Colin Freeman- The Telegraph
By Colin Freeman- The Telegraph
As musical genres go, Greek anti-fascist rap is one of the more niche ones, and it's probably fair to say that until recently, not many folks outside of his home country had heard of Pavlos Fyssas.
A 34-year-old who sang under the name Killah P, his lyrics railed against the Greek Far Right ? not the military junta who ruled from 1967 to 74, but the Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, whose MPs goosestepped their way into parliament last year on an anti-immigrant ticket.
Fyssas's face has been all over Europe's TV screens, having become a martyr to his cause. On September 18, he was stabbed to death, allegedly by a member of Golden Dawn who set upon him in a pre-meditated assault.
Israel holds exercise over Greece ahead of Iran talks
ARON HELLER, Associated Press
JERUSALEM (AP) ? In an apparent message to Iran, the Israeli military said Thursday it had carried out a 'special long-range flight exercise' and posted rare footage of the drill online.
Israeli military officials said the drill took place over Greece, a key regional ally. The military has done similar drills in the past but releasing the footage appears aimed at sending a message to Iran before the talks that a viable military options remains.
The military said its squadrons practiced refueling planes in midair this week and tested the air force's ability. The accompanying footage shows a tanker plane refueling a fighter jet midair, a key part of any long-range operation.
The release of the video comes just days before Western powers are to open new talks with Iran over its disputed nuclear program.
The U.S. and its allies accuse Iran of using its civilian nuclear program as a cover to develop nuclear weapons. Israel has repeatedly warned that it would be willing to take military action if necessary to stop Iran from going nuclear.
The talks on Iran's nuclear program will be held next week with the five permanent U.N. Security Council members ? the U.S., Russia, China, Britain, France ? plus Germany, collectively known as the P5+1.
President Barack Obama disclosed in an interview with The Associated Press last Friday that U.S. intelligence agencies believe Iran continues to be a year or more away from building a nuclear weapon, in contrast to Israel's assessment that Tehran is closer
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Tour Fordham University's Stunning Campus In The Bronx
This summer, we called Columbia University "The Most Beautiful College Campus In New York City," sparking a firestorm as to whether the Ivy League school or Fordham had the more scenic digs.
So, we decided to take a ride up to the Bronx to see if we could come to a conclusion as to which school's campus reigned supreme. As we did at Columbia, we attended an information session and a campus tour.
And while it may seem a cop out to say they're too different to compare, it's the truth. Columbia has a classical Greek-inspired beauty, while Fordham is perhaps the embodiment of the traditional collegiate Gothic aesthetic.
Founded in 1841, Fordham is a Jesuit university and was the first Catholic college in the Northeast. Since then, the school has grown into an academic institution with 15,000 students and a separate campus near Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
The campus harnesses the best qualities of Northeast collegiate culture and Jesuit tradition, with green quads and Gothic buildings sharing space with one of the most gorgeous churches anywhere in the city.
The Metro-North train out of New York City's Grand Central Station took us right to Fordham's door. Fordham is located in the Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx. These shops were set up on a plaza right outside the Metro-North station, across the street from the school. The entrance across from the Metro-North station immediately opens up into Fordham's spacious campus. See the rest of the story at Business Insider |
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TEMECULA: Greek Festival set for Oct. 19
Press-EnterpriseTEMECULA: Greek Festival set for Oct. 19Press-EnterpriseTemecula has set aside October as Greek Food Festival Month. By a happy coincidence, The Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure ends its event at noon that Sunday, just when the second day doings get going at the Civic Center. As a gesture of support, race ...
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Mother-son team nabbed for phony hocus pocus
Table tennis was never the most popular or the most successful sport in Greece, but as of Monday night the men's national team can boast being ...
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Energy transit role gets Israeli boost
Israel has voiced its preference for a pipeline that would carry the country’s natural gas reserves to Europe via Greece instead of a network that would run through Turkey, thereby increasing the chances of Greece playing an active role in getting of the ... ...
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Creditors reject 15 pct reduction on heating oil tax
Greece’s creditors are reported to have turned down the government’s proposal for a 15 percent reduction to the special consumption tax on heating oil and an increase in the number of heating allowances, according to sources, although the Finance Ministry... ...
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A case of red tape being hard to cut in Greece
As desperate as Greece may be to attract foreign direct investment to kickstart its economy after six years of recession, and despite the numerous legislative interventions to make it easier for investors from abroad to explore the opportunities the count... ...
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Rebound to end business credit crunch
The end of the recession expected in 2014 will signal the credit sector’s return to supporting entrepreneurship in Greece, according to the general director for corporate banking at the National Bank of Greece, Dimitris Dimopoulos.
Dimopoulos said that Na... ...
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EU, IMF at odds over Greek debt
Eurozone officials have reacted tersely to the International Monetary Fund’s insistence that Greek debt be restructured, suggesting that Europe and the Washington-based organization are drifting further apart on how the Greek bailout should proceed.
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Rage!
The latest news about the Greek economy is enraging.
First, because financial data ? i.e. the unemployment rate - reflects an intolerable situation which might have been substantially improved according to latest reports.
And secondly, the conflicting statements by Greek and foreign officials that undermine their already deeply wounded credibility are also enraging.
In particular, the story in the Wall Street Journal about the May 9,
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Church Mosaic Finished Piece by Piece
Work on the mosaic that will grace the entrance to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons in Shinnecock Hills began last week.
Artisans from Tuscany began assembling the mosaic, which was constructed in Italy and brought over in pieces. According to Father Constantine Lazarakis, the mosaic depicts the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, sometimes translated as the ?Falling Asleep of the Theotokos.? Theotokos is the term used most often in the Orthodox Church to refer to the Virgin Mary; it means ?the Mother of God.?
The icon shows a funeral scene, with the Apostles gathered around the Virgin Mary?s deathbed. At the center is Jesus Christ, looking on from heaven at the scene, and holding an infant. The infant represents the soul of Christ?s mother being received in heaven. Notably, Saints Peter and Paul are, respectively, at her head and feet, and St. Peter is holding an incense burner, showing the reverence he and the other Apostles have for her.
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An Ancient Strip Mall Is Uncovered in Greece
An Ancient Strip Mall Is Uncovered in GreeceDiscovery NewsArchaeologists have unearthed one of the oldest strip malls in the world at the ancient city of Argilos in northern Greece. The structure is called a portico or a stoa in Greek, and is a 40-meter long covered walkway that contained shops. It dates to ...
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Greek Festival kicks off in Pensacola
WHAT: 54th annual Pensacola Greek Festival. • WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. • WHERE: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 W. Garden St. • COST: Admission is free. Menu items range from $2.50 to $ ...
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World Cup Qualifying Group G Odds: Greece v Slovakia live streaming as Greeks look to book place for Brazil
Its Greece v Slovakia and Bosnia-Herzegovina V Liechtenstein live streaming from Group D with both games available to watch online with Bet365, the firm reports. Greece go into their game against Slovakia as 4/7 favourites knowing that they need to win to ...
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Coast Guard to acquire hi-tech scanning units
The Coast Guard has signed a 3.2-million-euro deal with a Greek company ONEX to buy three US-made mobile scanning units to help monitor shipping containers when they are stacked at ports.
According to manufacturer American Science and Engineering, the Z B... ...
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Lawsuits against Papandreou, Stournaras reach Parliament
A former member of Greece’s privatization fund has launched legal action against Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras, prompting prosecutors to ask Parliament whether the economist’s ministerial immunity should be lifted.
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“Russian Week” in Ionian Islands
It is Russian week on the Ionian islands, and Zakynthos will now be hosting events that have also taken place in Corfu, Lefkada and Kefalonia. These festivities will last seven days and include events devoted to historical memory and arts and culture. The celebrations started in Corfu on Saturday, October 5, continued on October 8 […]
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Stournaras Says No to Salary Cuts and Tax Increases
Yannis Stournaras, the Greek Finance Minister stated that there will be no further cuts on salaries or an increase on taxes. He assured the government’s commitment by saying “no more horizontal measures means no new cuts and no tax increases.” At the same time the Finance Minister made clear that the country needs reforms and […]
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Whimsical project puts Athens' Pittaki Street in a better light
ATHENS — Locals called Pittaki Street a "public toilet." Drug addicts and petty criminals frequented the narrow lane, steps from a popular plaza where tourists exploring Greece angle for shots of the looming Acropolis. The scraggle of ...
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Greek gaming firm OPAP changes hands amidst debt crisis
Stavridis was dismissed a few days after the deal, when it was revealed that on the same day he had gone on vacation on a Greek island on the businessman’s private plane. Earlier this week the Greek parliament approved the appointment of Constantinos ...
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Charter of Quebec Values or a Change in Immigration Policy?
A major controversy has erupted in Quebec as a result of Premier Pauline Marois' proposed "Charter of Quebec Values," which aim to prohibit public sector employees from wearing or displaying any overt religious symbols. The proposed bill would ban the donning, for example, of a hijab or turban by government workers but, at the same time, permit the continued display of the large crucifix hanging in the province's legislature.
Quebec's ethnic communities were swift and unanimous in their condemnation but, surprisingly, two former influential separatist premiers and leaders of Marois' party, Jacques Parizeau and Lucien Bouchard, also turned thumbs down on the initiative. Arguing that they were in favor of the removal of religious symbols only from those in positions of authority, such as judges and police officers, they implied that the National Assembly's crucifix would have to go as well.
The official line from Canada's federal government, which was delivered by Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney, was: "If it's determined that a prospective law violates the constitutional protections to freedom of religion to which all Canadians are entitled, we will defend those rights vigorously."
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair also reacted negatively to the plan: "There's no expiry date on human rights. It's not a popularity contest, this for us is completely unacceptable and the NDP will be standing up foursquare against this project."
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was no less forthcoming: "Madame [Pauline] Marois does not speak for all Quebecers when she puts forward an idea of forcing people to choose between their work and their religion, to set out an idea of second-class Quebecers who would not qualify to work in public institutions because of their religion".
The debate has turned bitter as today's growing immigrant population of Quebec, once predominantly European in nature, is overwhelmingly derived from the French-speaking countries of Northwest Africa and from Asia. How can Ms. Marois believe that with two out of every three newcomers to the province arriving from the former French colonies of the Maghreb and from Asia, from lands, that is, with vastly different religious beliefs from her own, that she can outlaw the display of the symbols of their faith?
If the Parti Quebecois is desirous of a more "homogeneous" community, perhaps it should attempt to address the issue by refocusing its immigration policies. For the current state of affairs in Southern Europe, where the economies of Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal have been devastated by the ongoing crisis, may present a golden opportunity for the government to invite willing, educated immigrants with cultures more similar to that of traditional Quebecers, provide them with intensive French language instruction and encourage them to settle here. An equally attractive pool of potential candidates with backgrounds closely resembling that of the Roman-Catholic Quebecois can be found in the countries of the former Soviet Union and the ex-Communist States of Central and Eastern Europe.
The reality, however, is that current statistics depict migration from Europe to Quebec in free fall, dropping to 16.6 percent of the total in 2010 and plummeting to a recent historic low of 15.3 percent in 2011. Instead of the province attempting to enforce short-sighted legislation that can do little else but foment division and anger among its citizens, it should be putting its efforts into creating and promoting a harmonious, inclusive society that is representative of the mosaic that is Quebec today.
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French finance minister: French, European economies are moving slowly out of recession
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Official: French economy is on the move
Associated Press - 11 October 2013 10:52-04:00
WASHINGTON (AP) — French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici says his economy is on the move and so are other economies in Europe.
He said Friday this motion is slow and not always visible. He said European countries were emerging from the depths of recession and should be more vigorous in adopting policies that promote growth.
Moscovici contrasted the current improved situation with a year ago when there was doubt the euro would survive and whether Greece would leave the 17-nation currency zone.
He is in Washington for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. He would not say anything about the U.S. debt standoff, certain to be a major topic at these sessions.
News Topics: Business, Economy, Recessions and depressionsPeople, Places and Companies: Pierre Moscovici, Europe
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Golden Age of Greek cinema
Golden Age of Greek cinemaeuronewsThe last five years have seen a major revival of Greek cinema. Greek movies are being screened at leading film festivals picking up top awards. This year's edition of the Athens International Film Festival broke all records, with 15 feature films and ...
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Greek pizza store owner, 3 doctors held in Costa Rica for kidney trafficking
Three Costa Rican doctors and a Greek citizen have been detained under suspicion they are part of ring that trafficked kidneys to foreigners, authorities in San Jose said Thursday.
Attorney General Carlos Jimenez said the doctors worked at the public Cald... ...
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Dance away your cares at Townsville's 14th annual Greek Fest
This year there will be a huge range of rides for young and old to enjoy as well as fireworks. Bring the little ones to Melville's Animal Farm to pat the baby animals. Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar. A SHIRTLESS moped rider is causing headaches ...
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New Greek wave hits Australias shores
Australia Greeks are again heading for Australia in order to escape the economic crisis that has devastated their economy.Over previous decades, many hundreds of thousands of Greeks came to Australia and established families and communities.Most stayed, but some returned to rediscover their homeland.Now, Australian citizens - the children of those earlier Greek immigrants who returned - are ...
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Greece May Need New Bailout Package in 2014
It is very likely that Greece will need another bailout package in 2014, according to Klaus Regling, chief of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). "It's very likely that they will need more assistance. If another bailout package is needed, it won't take us much time to prepare", said Regling, speaking to Bloomberg Television. According to the expert economist, Spain and ...
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Greece to sell 1.25 bln euros of T-bills on Oct. 15
Greece will auction 1.25 billion euros ($1.69 billion) of three-month T-bills on October 15 to refinance a maturing issue, the country's debt agency PDMA said on Friday.
Monthly T-bill sales are Greece's sole remaining source of market funding. The settle... ...
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Greek 2012 budget gap slightly wider than estimated
Greece's headline budget deficit last year was slightly bigger than initially thought but still beat the government's target, statistics service ELSTAT said on Friday.
The deficit excluding state support to the banking sector was 6.2 percent of national o... ...
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IMF vs EU- Squabble on the Greek Debt and Surplus
The squabble between the IMF and the EU concerning the fate of the Greek debt is ongoing, with each side aiming to anticipate the movements of the other. On any given opportunity, they change their estimations concerning the achievement of a primary surplus in Greece in 2013, something which is the axis argument of each […]
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Anonymous Group Warns Golden Dawn
An anonymous group is sending a powerful message to Golden Dawn and using the murder of leftist Pavlos Fyssas as an excuse to do it. The video-message by Anonymous on youtube starts with a brief reference to Pavlos Fyssas: ” The shocking facts about the murder of Pavlos Fyssas by a member of the Nazi […]
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Europe 'will keep its debt relief pledge to Greece'
The IMF, along with the European Central Bank and the European Commission, gave Greece a cash infusion to help the country recover from a crisis and stay in the eurozone. But the IMF has said Greece will need additional support to plug funding gaps next year.
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NATO 'pylon of stability,' Samaras says after talks with Rasmussen in Athens
NATO is a «pylon of stability» in an international environment that is uncertain and in flux, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Friday after talks in Athens with the alliance's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
Samaras noted that Greece deemed... ...
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Tanks, aircraft to return to annual 'Ochi Day' parade
Tanks and armored vehicles are to join members of the armed forces in this year's October 28 parade, commemorating Greece's defiance of Axis powers at the start of World War II, three years after they were withdrawn as a cost-cutting measure.
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Greece completes first major privatisation since bailout
Emma Delta, controlled by Czech investor Jiri Smejc and Greek businessman George Melissanidis, paid 622 million euros ($841 million) for a 33 percent stake in OPAP. The fund will pay an additional 3 million euros a year for the next 10 years.
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Greek-Australian citizens look to Australia to escape economic crisis
Greek-Australian citizens look to Australia to escape economic crisisYahoo!7 NewsGreeks are again heading for Australia in order to escape the economic crisis that has devastated their economy. Over previous decades, many hundreds of thousands of Greeks came to Australia and established families and communities. Most stayed, but ...
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Mosque and school spark new feud between Turkey and Greece
KathimeriniMosque and school spark new feud between Turkey and GreeceKathimeriniGreece and Turkey, which share a history marred by bitter territorial disputes and Christian-Muslim feuds, are at loggerheads once again over religion. The latest row erupted after Greece flatly rejected the idea of reviving two Muslim mosques in ...and more »
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Travel Q&A: A conversation with the Greek minister of tourism
I believe that the future looks even more promising for tourism, and we are working very hard to reestablish Greece as one of the top destinations worldwide. How is Greece today in terms of safety? Greece remains a very safe and welcoming ...
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Silencing the rumor mill
A series of monstrous rumors have spread across the country regarding the demands being made by Greece’s international creditors, known as the troika. The latter bears its own responsibility in this matter as it speaks with many voices, often creating con... ...
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GSEE considering 24-hour walkout on November 6
The country's umbrella union for private sector worker, the General Confederation of Greek Labor, known by its acronym GSEE, is considering holding a new 24-hour strike on November 6.
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Rehn says cutting Greece debt burden shouldn't be a goal
European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said giving fiscal relief to Greece by cutting its debt load shouldn’t be a goal of policy makers, saying he preferred other means.
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Quake measuring 4.4 Richter shakes Thessaloniki
A moderate earthquake, measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale, struck the area east of Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday, according to seismologists.
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Return to Oz: the new wave of Greek immigrants
Over the previous decades many hundreds of thousands of Greeks have come to this country and established families and communities.Now a new wave of Greeks are arriving; they're returning Australian citizens, children of the earlier Greek immigrants.
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Travis Apgar Says He's 'Advocate' for Greek System
Travis Apgar Says He's 'Advocate' for Greek SystemCornell University The Cornell Daily Sun (blog)He is the administrator students criticize for shortening new member periods and the man they blame if their fraternity is placed on probation — but Associate Dean of Students Travis Apgar, a fraternity man himself, says his role is to support the ...
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Greek doctor nabbed for kidney trafficking in Costa Rica
(9 mins ago) Costa Rican authorities have detained three doctors and a Greek citizen as suspected participants in a ring that trafficked kidneys and sold them to foreigners. Attorney General Carlos Jimenez says the doctors worked at a public hospital in San Jose but performed transplants of illegally purchased kidneys in two private clinics in other parts of the country. He said Thursday the ...
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Greece vs. Slovakia, 2014 World Cup qualifying: Preview and TV schedule
A pivotal match in Group G sees Slovakia visiting Greece, who are even with Bosnia and Herzegovia at the top of the group. With Slovakia already out of the running, will they even put up much of a fight against the Greeks? And how much will it matter, really, with Bosnia hosting tiny Liechtenstein, who have but three goals in all of qualifying? Unless Greece manage to jump the 15 goal difference ...
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Greece remain hopeful of qualifying for 2014 World Cup
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Greek houses host slew of parties
After the excitement of the Homecoming football game quiets down and the heat of the bonfire cools, Greek houses will host a variety of events including dance parties, pig roasts and other social gatherings to unite students, alumni and families.
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Israel's Ties With Greece No Substitute For Alliance With Turkey
KathimeriniIsrael's Ties With Greece No Substitute For Alliance With TurkeyAl-MonitorIn the last three years, Greece has given Israel a strategic hinterland in the air and the sea — territory for training drills and army maneuvers that are so lacking here. In September, the chief of staff of the Greek army, Gen. Michalis Kostarakos ...Greece, Israel envisage 'strategic cooperation'KathimeriniCooperation: Greece and Israel signed tourism dealANSAmedIsrael and Greece held their first 'government-to-government' meeting in JerusalemEuropean Jewish PressThe Sofia Globe -Jerusalem Postall 13 news articles »
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