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How the world sees Greece
Monday, November 25, 2013
Greek University Employees Announce Yet Another Strike
NTUA professor Giannis Kalogirou, spoke of huge losses for the research programs of the university, should it remain closed, in an interview for the Greek radio station Athens 98.4. He added that there will be problems on both economic and ...
Crisis-hit Greece sets up first "drug consumption" centre
Greece has set up its first "drug consumption" room to contain a surge of infectious diseases among drug addicts in the crisis-hit country, Greece's Organization Against Drugs, OKANA, said on Monday. Following similar projects in Western Europe, Canada and Australia, the centre lets users inject drugs they bring themselves, under medical supervision, and has been visited by more than 200 addicts ...
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Mediterranean Diet the Focus of Greek Food Startups
Mediterranean Diet the Focus of Greek Food StartupsHuffington PostOne of the "good" things that may have come from this economic crisis here in Greece is that it has spurred a creativity boost among the young. More and more Greeks are looking to start their own business. This comes as no surprise considering that the ...
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Half of HIV Infections in Greece Are Self-Inflicted
CTV NewsHalf of HIV Infections in Greece Are Self-InflictedFox BusinessA recent World Health Organization report paints an alarming picture regarding the health implications of Europe's economic crisis, including how some Greek citizens are infecting themselves with HIV in order to receive 700 euros in government benefits.Report: Half of new HIV cases in Greece from 2009-2011 self-inflicted to get ...Daily CallerCrisis-hit Greece sets up first "drug consumption" centreWHTCCreditors conclude talks in Greece, back DecemberLas Vegas SunCTV Newsall 11 news articles »
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Letter From Athens: Get Your Greek Scorecard
Once upon an ancient time there was a great country called Hellas, which became Greece, and which stunned the world with the wonders of its enlightened thinking.
It developed the basis for Western Civilization with thinkers, philosophers, doctors, scientists, mathematicians, playwrights, poets, sculptors and created the form of government called democracy which was ? apt during this 150th anniversary of Lincoln?s Gettysburg Address and a speech second only to Pericles? funeral oration as the greatest ever- ?of the people, by the people and for the people.?
Well, that was then and this is now. Along the way, through wars and invasions and occupations, while Greeks retained their language and culture and ferocity for independence they gave up their country to politicians who used it like a free ATM or an American Express Platinum card.
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Google Hires 12-Year-Old Greek Whiz Kid
A 12-year-old Greek boy who's a computer whiz kid has been hired by Google to work on a team of developers of the company to work on the design of a new social network, a server for online games and a security system.
Nikos Adam, who despite his young age is starting high school this year, was discovered by Google during the International Fair of Thessalonica, when he made a brilliant exposition on cyber attacks, according to 24 Megabytes.
After verifying the programming skills of Adam, who has created two applications, Google contacted his parents for permission to incorporate it to the team. Now Adam develops different programs for Google, including a new social network, Tech is Social.?It will be launched in January 2014 and will be in Greek. will function similar way to Facebook,? Adam said in an interview with SKAI TV. He emphasized that the new social network will give importance to the security of communications.
Adam is also working on a security system against denial of service (DoS attack) attacks and on a platform that will allow users to play online with no need for a separate server.
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PAOK Beats Aris 3-1, Olympiakos Still 1st
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) ? Lucas scored a goal and assisted on another to help PAOK beat crosstown rival Aris 3-1 in the Greek league on Nov. 24.
PAOK dominated the game, but it was Aris which opened the scoring against the run of play on a swift counterattack in the 59th minute.
PAOK goalie Panayotis Glykos failed to hold on to a point-blank shot by Michalis Manias and Chigozie Udoji pounced on the rebound to score.
Lucas came in for Dimitris Salpingidis in the 68th and four minutes later equalized in exactly the same way, netting the rebound after goalkeeper Socrates Dioudis failed to block Lino's shot.
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National Garden to be spruced up
Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and the founder of the NEON organization for contemporary art, Dimitris Daskalo-poulos, recently unveiled and ambitious but very realistic plan to spruce up the National Garden, one of the Greek capital’s most significant gree... ...
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Luxury tax notices sent out by Greek authorities
Notices for an increased luxury tax are being sent out this week by authorities, who are seeking to collect up to 130 million euros from the levy.
Owners of cars with an engine capacity of 1,929 cc or over, swimming pools, gliders, helicopters or airplane... ...
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Greece unveils logo for its 2014 EU presidency
Greece has presented the logo and official video for its six-month presidency of the European Union, which begins in January.
The logo features white elliptical shapes forming a sailing boat against a blue background. The sailing theme is also prominent i... ...
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Army major gets suspended sentence for unlicensed guns at home
A Greek army major was given a suspended 20-month jail sentence after weapons and Golden Dawn-related material was found at his home.
A military tribunal in Larissa, central Greece, gave the 51-year-old a term that is suspended for three years after sever... ...
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Health minister steps up clash with SYRIZA over medicine prices
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has reignited his verbal battle with SYRIZA by accusing the leftist party of trying to protect Greek pharmaceutical companies’ profits at a time when the government wants to lower drug prices.
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Stournaras says troika deal must come before Greek EU presidency begins
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras and Administrative Reform Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday afternoon to discuss how the government will prepare for the return of the troika.
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Rebalancing leads to rise in stock prices and turnover
The rebalancing of investor portfolios in anticipation of Tuesday’s official reclassification of the Greek bourse as emerging from developed, according to MSCI, led to a big rise in prices and turnover on Monday, which bodes well for the last week of the ... ...
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Greek banks want to speed up return to wider private ownership
Some of Greece’s biggest banks and their advisers are starting to press the country’s banking rescue fund to look at ways to speed up their return to wider private ownership, banking sources say.
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Protesters against Halkidiki gold mine gather in Athens
Hundreds of residents from Halkidiki in northern Greece gathered at Syntagma Square in Athens on Monday to hold a peaceful protest against gold-mining activities at Skouries.
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Cosco Greek Unit Says HP, Huawei Deal to Spur Athens Port
Cosco Greek Unit Says HP, Huawei Deal to Spur Athens PortBloombergCosco Pacific Ltd.'s (1199) Greek unit plans to offer cargo-train shipping to Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) and Huawei Technologies Co. as of next year, boosting Piraeus port's chances of becoming a bigger trade gateway. Piraeus Container Terminal SA is ...
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Report: Half of new HIV cases in Greece from 2009-2011 self-inflicted to get ...
CTV NewsReport: Half of new HIV cases in Greece from 2009-2011 self-inflicted to get ...Daily CallerA case study contained within a lengthy World Health Organization report reviewing the health inequities among European countries says Greeks may be contracting HIV intentionally in order to go on public assistance. According to the “case study ...Half of HIV Infections in Greece Are Self-InflictedFox BusinessCreditors conclude talks in Greece, back DecemberLas Vegas SunEuropean drug experts sound warning on austerity, citing rise in Greek HIV ...CTV NewsCalgary Heraldall 7 news articles »
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Provopoulos: Report finds Greek banks well capitalized
KathimeriniProvopoulos: Report finds Greek banks well capitalizedKathimeriniGreek banks have enough bailout funds on hand to cope with any additional capital needs from bad loans, the country's central banker Giorgos Provopoulos told a news website on Monday. The European Union and the International Monetary Fund have so ...Greek banks are well capitalisedHispanicBusiness.comGreece's Central Bank Chief George Provopoulos: Banks Are Well CapitalisedIBTimes.co.ukall 10 news articles »
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Greek Gambling Monopoly Unhappy With Tax Laws, Rational Group Opens .GR Client
On Friday, iGaming Business reported that the Greek Organization of Football Prognostics (OPAP), a public company that owns a monopoly over sports betting and lotteries in Greece, cited new national tax laws as the reason for the company’s struggles.
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REFILE-DEALTALK-Greek banks push for share warrant changes
But a senior banker in Athens said that his institution and others have still been in discussion with the Greek financial authorities about ways to change the warrant structure at their banks and that the ideas were being well received.
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Greece: New Gold Coin Dedicated to the Archaeological Site of Tiryns
For more information on this and other coins offered by the Bank of Greece, please visit their website at: http://www.bankofgreece.gr/Pages/en/Euro/Notes-coins/Collectors/default.aspx Information is offered in English and Greek. A special e-mail address ...
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National Bank of Greece seals $880 mln property deal
The sale, which was revealed last week, is part of a restructuring by National Bank (NBG) aimed at boosting its capital base. Greece's top four banks are being overhauled under plans agreed with the European Union and the International Monetary ...
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Greece needs new targeted measures, says IMF'S Poul Thomsen
KathimeriniGreece needs new targeted measures, says IMF'S Poul ThomsenKathimeriniGreece will need to adopt new cost-cutting measures for the 2014-16 period, though they will need to be carefully targeted rather than across-the-board in order to protect more vulnerable social groups, the head of the International Monetary Fund's ...Thomsen: Greece's fiscal adjustment unprecedentedCapital.gr (press release)Greece needs no across-the-board fiscal cuts, IMF says - reportReutersIMF Envoy Says Greece Can Avoid CutsGreek ReporterGMA Newsall 27 news articles »
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Greek stocks are cheap – but there’s a reason
On the face of it, Greek stocks are trading at bargain prices. But scratch the surface, says Bengt Saelensminde, and you'll get a nasty surprise. The post Greek stocks are cheap – but there’s a reason was first published on MoneyWeek .
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New Greek tax will hit all boat owners
The new tax means all boats over 7m used for leisure activities in Greece will have to pay up. This includes commercial and charter boats, and day excursion boats licensed to carry fewer than 49 passengers, including those plying trade to other countries.
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European drug experts sound warning on austerity, citing rise in Greek HIV ...
CTV NewsEuropean drug experts sound warning on austerity, citing rise in Greek HIV ...CTV NewsATHENS -- Drug experts and policy makers from around Europe are gathering in Athens to urge their governments to exclude drug treatment from economic austerity programs, citing an alarming rise in HIV infections among drug users in Greece. The number ...and more »
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Invel to Buy Pangaea in Largest Greek Real Estate Deal
Invel to Buy Pangaea in Largest Greek Real Estate DealBloombergThe investment “demonstrates our confidence in the potential of this market and the recovery of the Greek economy,” Christophoros Papachristophorou, Invel's founder and managing partner, said in the statement. Greece is striving to attract foreign ...Former RREEF boss splashes €653m in Greece's biggest ever property dealProperty Week Newsall 2 news articles »
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Israel hosts international air drill
OVDAT, Israel, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A joint international drill involving fighter jets from Israel, the United States, Greece and Italy is under way in Israel, the Israeli air force said.
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Greece presents logo of its European presidency: a sailboat
ATHENS, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos on Monday presented Greece's official logo for its upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union: a sailboat formed by the initials of ...
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Shocking Data on Violence Against Women in Greece
Shocking Data on Violence Against Women in GreeceGreek Reporterviolence- women November 25 has been established by the U.N. as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The phenomenon of domestic violence incidents are shocking and unfortunately still occurring widely, especially in ...and more »
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Greece must reach creditor deal before January: finance minister
Greece must reach creditor deal before January: finance ministerGlobalPostGreece must reach a deal with its international creditors on its bailout reforms before it assumes the rotating EU presidency in January, the finance minister said on Monday. "Everything must be resolved before Greece takes over the presidency ...
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Greek Student Distinguished in Australia
A Greek student who immigrated to Australia a year ago is already excelling in the ... are distinguished in the field of physics to take part in a conference on High Energy Physics, Particles and Fields — organized by the Centre Ariston ...
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“The Walking Dead” Gets a “Greek” Hunk, “Major Crimes”' Winter Season Begins ...
“The Walking Dead” Gets a “Greek” Hunk, “Major Crimes”' Winter Season Begins ...TheBacklotGreek alum Andrew J. West (you'll probably remember him as the hot guy who stocked the Zeta Beta Zeta pantry) will be joining the cast of The Walking Dead, according to The HOllywood Reporter. He'll play Gareth who is a “remix” of a character (with a ...and more »
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Greek Church Out of S.D.O.E’s Jurisdiction
This situation suits both the church and the state, because politicians are reluctant to upset the Orthodox authorities. Priests and Monks out of the availability scheme according to troika According to the newspaper “I Efimerida Ton Syntakton ...
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PAOK beats Aris 3-1 in Greek league
PAOK beats Aris 3-1 in Greek leagueMiamiHerald.comThe Associated Press. THESSALONIKI, Greece -- Lucas scored a goal and assisted on another to help PAOK beat crosstown rival Aris 3-1 in the Greek league Sunday. PAOK dominated the game, but it was Aris which opened the scoring against the run of ...and more »
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'Light at the end of the tunnel' for Greece?
Montreal Gazette'Light at the end of the tunnel' for Greece?Deutsche Welle"The prime minister was able to present a series of impressive facts to me, and Greece has made significant progress," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras at the Chancellery in Berlin. "A lot ...prime minister warns of reform fatigueFinancial TimesGreece Says It Is on Track to Repay BailoutNew York TimesSamaras Says Greece Won't Seek New LoanABC NewsRTT Newsall 249 news articles »
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EPP’s Daul Optimistic on Greek EU Presidency
The head of the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament Joseph Daul has expressed his confidence that the Greek government, to preside over the European Union Council in the first half of 2014, will lead the EU with the same determination that implements the reforms in the country, an EEP press release issued […]
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Mantelis Siemens Scandal Appeal Delayed Again
Former Greek Transport Minister Tassos Mantelis’ appeal against his sentence for failing to declare cash he received from German electronics and engineering giant Siemens was adjourned for a second time this month on Nov. 25 when defense lawyers didn’t show up, a common occurrence in Greek courts. They were not compelled to show up and […]
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Greece’s Central Bank Chief George Provopoulos: Banks Are Well Capitalised
George Provopoulos, the governor of the Bank of Greece, was referring to revelations yet to come from an imminent report by asset manager BlackRock into the financial health of the nation's banks. "I cannot run ahead of the results of BlackRock's report.
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Greek Newspaper apoligizes for falls report about Israeli businessman
In the article, the newspaper published Mionis' profile, mentioning that he "enjoys the respect of the international finance community both for his business successes at an early age and for his moral standing and his exceptionally generous work for charity".
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Further 3 lawmakers from Greece's Nazi-inspired Golden Dawn party appear in court
Cheered by 150 supporters, a further three lawmakers from Greece's Nazi-inspired Golden Dawn party have appeared in charged with participating in a criminal organization.
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Thomsen: Greece's fiscal adjustment unprecedented
Greek ReporterThomsen: Greece's fiscal adjustment unprecedentedCapital.gr (press release)"Greece has made tremendous progress toward restoring fiscal sustainability. This year, we expect that there will be a primary surplus, which is an important milestone. Against all international comparisons, Greece's fiscal adjustment is ...Greece needs no across-the-board fiscal cuts, IMF says - reportReutersIMF Envoy Says Greece Can Avoid CutsGreek ReporterGreek economic recovery 'fragile' – IMFGMA NewsIndependent Onlineall 23 news articles »
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Greek government by the political support from Berlin
Merkel asked Troika to accelerate the discussions and finish the negotiations before Greece takes over the EU presidency, leaving the fiscal gap of 2014 for the coming months. It is important that the German government anticipates a budget surplus.
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Greek Council may halve budget
The proposal was in part a response to Delta Phi and Sigma Chi’s objections to old policies.
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Fall fruit salad with greek-style vanilla yogurt
YNN, Your News NowFall fruit salad with greek-style vanilla yogurtYNN, Your News NowAdd all of the fruit to the bowl with the oranges and add as many dried cranberries as you like and add enough Greek style nonfat vanilla yogurt to lightly coat everything. And then, just before serving, fold in the toasted walnuts. HINTS. There are no ...
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Greece prayer case plaintiff reflects on her day in court
13WHAM-TVGreece prayer case plaintiff reflects on her day in court13WHAM-TVIn 2007, Galloway and her friend and fellow Greece resident Linda Stephens took issue with the prayers given before town board meetings. With a majority of the prayers Christian in nature, Galloway and Stephens argued the town was endorsing a religion.and more »
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Greece Exposed by New Zealander
A new book written by a New Zealander is dedicated to Greek culture and attitude and shows that the Greek capital offers a wide range of extraordinary experiences. The writer David Cade has been obsessed by Greece’s unique music for decades ...
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Greek PM Says Country on Right Fiscal Track
Greek PM Says Country on Right Fiscal Track
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Flooding in Greece: Missing 63-Year-Old in Rhodes Found Dead
Shortly after 2 pm, the body of 63-year-old missing person, Giannis Bairamis was found by rescuers. He is the third person to lose his life in the deadly natural disaster that struck the island of Rhodes, Greece. The island is currently counting its wounds, while relatives and friends mourn the loss of their loved ones […]
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