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Two 19-Year-Olds Arrested for the Double Homicide in Kardamyli

Two 19-year-old men were arrested earlier today based on a warrant issued by an investigator in Kardamyli, Greece, after their interrogation by Greek Police which concluded their involvement in the murder of Constantinos Sgouros and Yiannis Kommatis. After a series of adducts made from the early morning hours, police started suspecting them since their answers to police questions were not convincing and their alibi was not strong. Finally, they both confessed the double murder which allegedly was motivated by disputes relating to prohibited illegal steroids or drugs trading, something that has not been confirmed yet. The question to be answered is whether the second victim, military officer Yiannis Kommatis, was involved in the cases investigated or was killed because he was with his friend at the wrong time. The two young men with the “bloated muscles”, regulars at various gyms in the region, were brought in after the testimony of people from Sgouros’ environment. They indicated a point ten kilometers away from where the two bodies were found in the Kardamyli-Kalamata road, where they hid the victim’s motorbike. The two bodies were found in Gaitses road, after Cabo Avia. The coroner’s report will give more information as to what exactly happened. Police have started taking statements from those who had seen the two friends lately, as well as from friends and relatives.

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The National Bank Of Greece Is Still Not Investment-Grade Material

The common stock of National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG) is approaching its all-time lows once again. The question is, why is this happening, since according to the plan, the bank is now fully financed after its latest recapitalization. The problem with NBG ...

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Greek energy minister requests gas back-up

The request comes amid Greek government concern over the development of an energy crisis as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Should ...

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Greece an alternative route for South Stream, report suggests

The South Stream project, whose final destinations are seen being Italy and Austria, could pass through Greece and Turkey rather than Bulgaria, ...

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Three Men Arraigned in Kidnapping-Jewelry Heist Case

GREECE, N.Y. -- The three men accused of holding a Greece family hostage and burglarizing the jewelry store where they worked were arraigned in ...

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Greek Life: More than just parties and perfect hair

The word “rush” never fails to stir memories. Maybe you stood on a simmering lawn, dress sticking to your armpits as you desperately tried to maintain some level of respectability and comportment, clutching a notecard with your name and number while ...

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CSU Northridge revises guidelines for Greek organizations following death of fraternity pledge

California State University, Northridge has revised its guidelines for Greek organizations and other clubs following the death of a fraternity pledge ...

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I Went 10 Days Without Eating Sugar And It Was Harder Than Giving Up Sex

Anyone who's ever been single, broken-up, or in a long-distance relationship, as I am, understands the gut-wrenching craving for physical intimacy. The transition between regular sex and celibacy can be tough. Let me tell you, giving up sugar for 10 days is harder. I first heard of the Fed Up Challenge when my mom's best friend posted about it on Facebook. Her statuses bragged about how much energy she had after giving up foods containing sugar. She posted photos of her farmer's market bounty with the hashtag "tastetherainbow." Extra energy? Repurposed Skittles slogans? Yes please. A couple weeks later I embarked on the 10-Day Fed Up Challenge, a healthy living campaign helmed by Katie Couric, Laurie David, and Stephanie Soechtig, the trio behind the 2014 documentary "Fed Up." Given that the average sugar intake in the U.S. is 22 teaspoons per day, when the The World Health Organization recommends no more than six teaspoons — and considering my proximity to the office candy jar — I knew this would be a doozy. I didn't know it'd be nearly impossible. The Rules The Fed Up Challenge demands you give up all foods that have added sugars. No exceptions, so don't ask. And be warned, foods that have added sugar are pretty much everywhere. Your diet should be chock full of fresh, whole foods that are free of honey, molasses, agave, artificial sweeteners, and any one of the 56 hidden names for sugar, such as glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, and maltose. Say goodbye to liquid sugars, such as sodas, bottled teas, fruit juices, and sports drinks, too. Why go clean turkey? Sugar has the same addictive properties as tobacco and alcohol, meaning the more you eat, the more you need to be satisfied. "The best way to cut your sugar cravings are to cut out all sugar at once," the Fed Up website says. "Otherwise you keep triggering the addiction center in the brain." Day 0: A Last Hurrah I wanted to give my friend sugar a proper send-off. So at an outdoor movie screening the night before the Challenge, I ordered an ice cream sandwich made with two Snickerdoodle cookies and a generous scoop of Lucky Charms-infused ice cream. It. Was. Awesome. That is, until I passed out 45 minutes into the "Heathers" screening with a stomach ache, a textbook sugar coma. I won't miss these. Day 1: Getting Started and Accepting Defeat All day, I craved my usual afternoon Fig Bar (10g), a handful of banana chips (30g), and honey in my hot lemon tea (17g). The lowest blow, however, was the loss of yogurt. I typically scoop a 1⁄2 cup or so into a blender for my green smoothie in the morning and was shocked to discover that even plain Greek yogurt is forbidden in the Garden of Eden. When I think of "going sugar-free," visions of cake, soft serve ice cream, and candies dance in my head. But I quickly learned that sugar is everywhere, not just in the sticky-sweet items that line the checkout lane. I'm talking, bagels, skim milk, ketchup, bread, peanut butter, energy bars, and millions more unexpected places. I came home from work famished and made pasta with lean ground turkey and canned crushed tomatoes on a bed of spaghetti squash. And what do you know? That can of crushed tomatoes had 2g of sugar. Day 1 and I'd fallen off the wagon. I felt angry, especially after actively resisting temptation in the office for nine hours. But, something good came out of it. I realized I needed to set myself up for success. Day 2: Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind With the support of my team, the office candy jar was emptied and remained empty through the remainder of The Challenge. I went grocery shopping after work and stocked up on "safe foods": bushels of spinach and kale, fresh zucchini, more spaghetti squash, a carton of egg whites, cheeses, soy milk, fresh fruits, and lots of proteins, like ground turkey and chicken breasts. The cravings persisted through most of the day, but surrounding myself with alternative snacks distracted me long enough to get through the urges. Day 3: Getting Into The Swing Of Things By Day 3, I got into a groove with breakfast. I dropped the green smoothie routine and started getting up earlier to make scrambled egg whites with cheese, spinach, and baby portabello mushrooms. And man, did those fill me up. For lunch I brought an enormous kale salad with chopped chicken breast, avocado, and fresh peppers, which was not unusual for me. But I figured, if I have to eat one more veggie medley for dinner, I might die of boredom. After scrounging around, I found a Weight Watchers brand oatmeal bread that has less than 1g of sugar per slice. I sandwiched a lean ground turkey patty, made with chopped mushrooms, spinach, and garlic powder and topped with shredded part-skim mozzarella, between two slices of the bread. It was a compromise, but the protein left me satisfied for longer. Day 4: Hey, It's Kinda Working By now, I can already start to feel the increased energy. I feel ... purged somehow. Getting up in the morning seems easier, and I'm hitting the snooze button less. It's cool when you go into something with an expectation — I will have more energy — and that expectation is realized. This doesn't feel like the placebo effect. Day 5: Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey I'm 23 and I don't live under a rock. I enjoy happy hours or a beer with dinner. My go-to hard cider and seasonal summer wheat ales were loaded with sugars, which was, to say the least, depressing. But a quick Google search revealed to me that plain, hard liquor is most often in the clear. So I began ordering whiskey on the rocks, which was easier on my wallet because it took fewer drinks to get buzzed. I counted this swap as a win. Day 6: "Do You Think The Candy Jar Is Lonely?" I started to feel like I could run a marathon. A triathlon. A decathlon! I'm not kidding. Boundless energy. I woke up with vigor (granted, I had been getting seven hours of sleep most nights), only needed one cup of coffee in the morning to stay focused, and made it through most of the day without yawning. Unfortunately, for those of you keeping score, I still craved a handful of M&Ms from the office candy jar like Charlie craved heroin in Season 1 of "LOST." Day 7: I've Fallen Off The Wagon And I Can't Get Up I experienced my first major cheat. And I didn't just dip my toe in to see how the water was. I strapped on my swim cap and dove headfirst into Willy Wonka's chocolate river. Our intern brought in end-of-summer cookies from Momofuku Milk Bar. A press gift from ManCrates delivered maple-cured bacon jerky. When I got home, my self-control completely unraveled and I cut a slice from the chocolate-chip zucchini bread buried in the freezer. Something remarkable happened. It tasted ... disgustingly sugary. This is my mom's chocolate-chip zucchini bread recipe. I've been eating it for 23 years, and now that I can replicate it in my own kitchen, it's one of my greatest vices. But when I bit into the bread, it made my teeth itch. It tasted too sweet to finish. I couldn't believe that in seven days, my palate had changed, when it took two decades for me to eat a mushroom without gagging. Day 9: My Oprah Ah-Ha Moment A cold came on and I became more concerned about contracting Ebola than sticking to the Challenge. I drank a lot of hot toddies with my canned chicken noodle soup. Sometimes you get sick. Sometimes a tsunami of stress hits. Sometimes your willpower slips, and I decided, that's okay. But for this sugar-free lifestyle to work, I would have to be more proactive about stopping the cycle. If the intern brings in s'mores-flavored cookies, I don't have to throw in the towel and declare it a "cheat day." It can be a "cheat moment." In the future, I will try to forgive myself and consider every slip the beginning of a clean slate. Day 10: A Reflection Over the course of the Fed Up challenge, I reduced my daily sugar intake from 45g on average to about only 2g a day. I significantly increased my consumption of complex carbohydrates and cheese, which are far from immune to the magnetic pull of my hips. Still, I lost four pounds in 10 days. Pros: I shed some weight. Since consuming sugar may stall the hormone that lets your body know "I'm full," I felt less hungry during the day and felt satiated sooner. More importantly, I gained massive amounts of energy I didn't know my body could tap into. Cons: I experienced noticeably more indigestion, likely from eating more complex carbohydrates, cheese, and massive amounts of fruits and veggie. (I'm really sorry, desk mates.) This seems manageable with a Beano regiment and drinking more water to flush out the system. Very infrequently did I feel like I was "missing out" in a social situation because I was sugar-free. If you looked hard enough, every temptation had an alternative option. At the club? Order plain hard liquor. At the office, grab a handful of unsweetened almonds instead of granola clusters. Since completing the Fed Up Challenge, I've reunited with sugar-free chocolate pudding (because artificial sugars were banned, too); but I've tried my best to maintain the rules otherwise. Candy cravings persist, but pass more quickly. Still, I've gotten lazy about reading nutritional labels and instead rely on my judgment. The scale at the gym tells me that my judgment is, more often than not, wrong. Regardless, I'm glad I did the Fed Up Challenge for the sheer satisfaction that comes with completing it.SEE ALSO: 15 Terrible Things That Happen If You Eat Too Much Sugar Join the conversation about this story »

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Greek economy in dire need of reforms

Greece is in need of radical reforms to its pension system if it is to cease being a burden on longer-term fiscal sustainability, and to prevent a rise in pension costs that would otherwise see ...

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BC-SOC--Europa League Glance

by  Associated Press BC-SOC--Europa League Glance Associated Press - 20 August 2014 14:00-04:00 BC-SOC--Europa League Glance Europa League At A Glance By The Associated Press PLAYOFF ROUND 1 First Leg Wednesday, Aug. 20 Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine) 2, Hajduk Split (Croatia) 1 in Kiev Stjarnan (Iceland) vs. Inter Milan (Italy), 2100 GMT Thursday, Aug. 21 Astana (Kazakhstan) vs. Villarreal (Spain), 1500 GMT FK Aktobe (Kazakhstan) vs. Legia Warsaw (Poland), 1500 GMT Dinamo Moscow (Russia) vs. AC Omonoia (Cyprus), 1530 GMT AEL Limassol (Cyprus) vs. Tottenham (England) in Larnaca, 1600 GMT FK Qarabag (Azerbaijan) vs. FC Twente (Netherlands), 1600 GMT HJK Helsinki (Finland) vs. Rapid Vienna (Austria), 1600 GMT Ruch Chorzow (Poland) vs. FC Metalist Kharkiv (Ukraine) in Gliwice, 1600 GMT PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) vs. Shakhtyor Salihorsk (Belarus), 1645 GMT Dinamo Minsk (Belarus) vs. Nacional (Portugal), 1700 GMT Elfsborg (Sweden) vs. Rio Ave (Portugal), 1700 GMT K. Karabukspor (Turkey) vs. Saint-Etienne (France), 1700 GMT Petrolul Ploiesti (Romania) vs. Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia), 1715 GMT Apollon Limassol (Cyprus) vs. Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia) in Nicosia, 1730 GMT Young Boys (Switzerland) vs. Debrecen (Hungary), 1730 GMT Zorya Luhansk (Ukraine) vs. Feyenoord (Netherlands) in Kiev, 1745 GMT PEC Zwolle (Netherlands) vs. Sparta Prague (Czech Republic), 1800 GMT Panathinaikos (Greece) vs. Midtjylland (Denmark), 1800 GMT Trabzonspor (Turkey) vs. FC Rostov (Russia), 1800 GMT Zimbru Chisinau (Moldova) vs. PAOK (Greece), 1805 GMT Asteras Tripoli (Greece) vs. Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel), 1815 GMT Grasshoppers (Switzerland) vs. Club Brugge (Belgium) in St. Gallen, 1815 GMT Partizan (Serbia) vs. Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan), 1815 GMT Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) vs. FC Zurich (Switzerland) in Zlate Moravce, 1815 GMT Lokeren (Belgium) vs. Hull City (England), 1830 GMT Lyon (France) vs. Astra Ploiesti (Romania), 1830 GMT RNK Split (Croatia) vs. Torino (Italy), 1830 GMT Real Sociedad (Spain) vs. FC Krasnodar (Russia), 1830 GMT FK Sarajevo (Bosnia-Herzegovina) vs. Monchengladbach (Germany), 1845 GMT Rijeka (Croatia) vs. Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova), 1915 GMT Second Leg Thursday, Aug. 28 Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia) vs. Apollon Limassol (Cyprus), TBA Astra Ploiesti (Romania) vs. Lyon (France), TBA Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel) vs. Asteras Tripoli (Greece) in Larnaca, TBA FC Metalist Kharkiv (Ukraine) vs. Ruch Chorzow (Poland) in Kiev, TBA FC Zurich (Switzerland) vs. Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) in St. Gallen, TBA Feyenoord (Netherlands) vs. Zorya Luhansk (Ukraine), TBA Legia Warsaw (Poland) vs. FK Aktobe (Kazakhstan), TBA Midtjylland (Denmark) vs. Panathinaikos (Greece), TBA Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) vs. PEC Zwolle (Netherlands), TBA Saint-Etienne (France) vs. K. Karabukspor (Turkey), TBA Hull City (England) vs. Lokeren (Belgium), TBA Nacional (Portugal) vs. Dinamo Minsk (Belarus), TBA AC Omonoia (Cyprus) vs. Dinamo Moscow (Russia), 1600 GMT FC Krasnodar (Russia) vs. Real Sociedad (Spain), 1600 GMT Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. Partizan (Serbia), 1600 GMT PAOK (Greece) vs. Zimbru Chisinau (Moldova), 1615 GMT FC Rostov (Russia) vs. Trabzonspor (Turkey), 1700 GMT Hajduk Split (Croatia) vs. Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine), 1700 GMT Shakhtyor Salihorsk (Belarus) vs. PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), 1700 GMT Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova) vs. Rijeka (Croatia), 1700 GMT FC Twente (Netherlands) vs. FK Qarabag (Azerbaijan), 1730 GMT Debrecen (Hungary) vs. Young Boys (Switzerland), 1830 GMT Rapid Vienna (Austria) vs. HJK Helsinki (Finland), 1830 GMT Torino (Italy) vs. RNK Split (Croatia), 1830 GMT Inter Milan (Italy) vs. Stjarnan (Iceland), 1845 GMT Monchengladbach (Germany) vs. FK Sarajevo (Bosnia-Herzegovina), 1845 GMT Tottenham (England) vs. AEL Limassol (Cyprus), 1845 GMT Villarreal (Spain) vs. Astana (Kazakhstan), 1845 GMT Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Grasshoppers (Switzerland), 1900 GMT Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) vs. Petrolul Ploiesti (Romania), 1900 GMT Rio Ave (Portugal) vs. Elfsborg (Sweden), 1900 GMT News Topics: Soccer, Men's soccer, Sports, Men's sports, Professional soccer People, Places and Companies: Croatia, Kharkiv, Italy, Hungary, Romania, France, Switzerland, Spain, Moldova, Slovakia, Belarus, Sarajevo, Moscow, Czech Republic, Poland, Chisinau, Minsk, Baku, Ukraine, Prague, Azerbaijan, Zagreb, Zurich, Kazakhstan, Warsaw, Turkey, Lyon, Milan, Russia, Rostov-on-Don, Helsinki, Vienna, Kiev, Greece, Dnipropetrovsk, Astana, Belgium, Portugal, Eastern Europe, Europe, Western Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central Asia, Asia, Middle East, Finland, Austria Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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State Legal Council Grants Forgiveness to Municipal Managers

The State Legal Council has ruled that the omission of debts of municipal enterprises in their respective municipalities is effective, implying that those responsible for these municipal enterprises are exempt from any personal liability, as are those in charge. The State Legal Council cited the severity of tax provisions, after a question of the Greek Finance Ministry, which is looking for those responsible for major misappropriations and large debts incurred over decades by municipal enterprises at the expense of taxpayers in Greece. The answer as to who is responsible is certainly interesting and favors all those in charge, since it grants forgiveness to municipal enterprises’ heads, as well as to private individuals that were involved in the misappropriations and municipal indebtedness. For the record, the omission of these debts and indulgences to those directly responsible, is a byproduct of laws 4071/2012 and 4170/2013.

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Restaurant review: Greek food just like Grandma used to make

Galini Greek Kouzina & Grill. 19475 Fraser Hwy, Surrey | 604-530-2881. Open: Tuesday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to ...

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Whole Foods Sued over Greek Yogurt Sugar-Content Claims

Following Consumer Reports testing that found that Whole Foods Market's private-label 365 Every Day Value Plain Fat-Free Greek Yogurt contains ...

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Cal State-Northridge Changes Greek Rules After Student's Death

California State University at Northridge has released revised guidelines for Greek organizations and other student clubs after a 19-year-old student ...

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Greek comedy becomes a tragedy with constant mood shifts destroying narrative journey

The script, freely adapted from Aristophanes' fifth century comedy about women going on sex strike to stop a war, has massive ambitions. Sometimes ...

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Gazprom’s “Plan B” for South Stream Pipeline

Russian business newspaper Vzglyad published an article by journalist Oleg Makarenko, claiming that Gazprom has a “plan B” in case Bulgaria continues to obstruct the construction of the South Stream pipeline. The newspaper published an article suggesting that the Kremlin-favored South Stream gas pipeline could drop Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Slovenia for its route, and instead reach its final destinations, Italy and Austria, through Turkey and Greece. A caretaker government in Sofia, which took office on August 6, has frozen the construction of South Stream, following clear indications from Brussels that the EU would impose infringements on Bulgaria, unless the country re-negotiates its bilateral agreement with Russia for the construction of the pipeline, which is in breach of EU law. According to the Vzglyad article, Russian President Vladimir Putin has already hinted at another route for South Stream, during his meeting with leaders of world media on May 24. The article quotes Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yıldız saying that Ankara would allow South Stream to reach Turkey under the Black Sea instead of Bulgaria, as originally planned. However, Russian sources are quoted saying that the Turkish route is not Moscow’s preferred one, as it is longer, and because of the lost possibility of reaching Serbia and Hungary. Turkey is seen as a “good partner” for Russia, as its former Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who recently was elected President, is described as a “cynical pragmatist” who wants revenge on the USA, which has reportedly tried to oust him twice. Greece is described as a country where social unrest is boiling. “The attempts to leave Greece without money, without agriculture [as a result of the Russian counter-sanctions] and without gas, will trigger massive social unrest,” the article says. Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Romania are described as the biggest victims of plan B. In the event that the Ukrainian gas transmission system is “blocked permanently,” Russia would reportedly not be able to supply any gas to these countries. The article ends by saying that Russia would prefer not to opt for a plan B, but if the European Commission doesn’t stop pressuring Bulgaria to freeze the construction of the pipeline, this alternative appears to be a viable option.

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Chaos in Milos Airport due to Traffic Controller’s Sickness

At the peak of the tourist season, when a record number of tourists have arrived in Greece, an unexpected problem ruined the good image of the Greek island of Milos. On August 20, the morning flights from the island to Athens and vice-versa were cancelled because the only civil protection officer, who is also the air traffic controller of the airport, suffered low back pain and was transferred to Milos hospital. According to reports, the airport employee suffered from lumbago and despite his efforts to overcome the pain and continue his shift, it was impossible for him to work and as a result the flights were cancelled. Chaos broke out in Milos’ airport because there is no one to replace the employee who had to take a leave of absence for a few days. Today’s morning flight was cancelled and there is no information about what will happen next. At the moment, airport officials are waiting for an air traffic controller to arrive from Athens on the next flight, which will only be able to land if the airport employee can manage to leave the hospital and reach the Control Tower. However, his health problem is quite serious and it is almost impossible for him to go to the airport. Many tourists were supposed to be on the flight to Athens in order to catch connection flights to their homes abroad. The fact that they have lost their flights will lead to a full compensation, while their dissatisfaction will probably lead to negative comments about Greece.

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Greece Continues Its Tourism Revival

A new show of posters of Greek tourism, ranging from the 1930s to the present day, offers a little perspective on the not-so wine dark seas that Greece ...

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One Night in Athens Homeless Shelter

Doctors of the World in cooperation with the Municipality of Athens, who provided the space, and other non-governmental organizations, opened a night shelter for homeless people, providing beds, a warm bath and a place for them to wash their clothes. It is a place where the homeless can feel safe. The project was funded by the European Social Fund. Greek newspaper Ethnos published an article after journalist Marina Ziozou was hosted in the shelter for one night and was able to speak with some of the homeless people who live there, the majority of which are Greeks. Ziozou spoke with 53-year-old Maria, 63-year-old Yiorgos, and other shelter residents who had been left homeless due to unpaid loans or laid off from their jobs. After listening to their personal stories, how their lives had changed from one moment to the other, ending up living on the streets and sleeping on the sidewalk, it is easy to realize that just one tiny moment can change a person’s whole life. The experiences of these people affect us all, because we could end up in the same situation in a heartbeat. The number of unemployed people rises along with the number of homeless people, who at the moment are more than 40,000. They are people who used to live on a decent income but are now trapped in a dead-end situation. Maria Isaakidou, 53, used to work in a hotel, but when the crisis first hit Greece, the business was forced to shut down. Then she used to take care of an old man in order to have enough money to pay the bills. However, when that man passed away, she couldn’t afford to pay her bills and was left homeless. Thanks to the kindness of strangers, she survived for almost six months. Since then, she has been living in the shelter. “I want to show the world the efforts of the people who work at the shelter. I want to thank the Doctors of the World, who have embraced us and are taking care of us.” Maria is now looking for a job but most employers prefer to hire younger girls. “I am not elderly. I want to live with dignity,” she said. Dimitris used to work in a research firm for many years. However, when the company let him go, he was force to live on the streets. “When I lost my job, I lost everything I had worked for all those years. House, money, relatives, friends. At first, some of my friends took me in, but in the end I found refuge at the airport. At least there, I knew I was safe. This is temporary, I am looking for a job every day,” said the man who is determined not to give up. Yiorgos, 62, was working in a travel agency until two years ago. He used to have his own travel agency but he shut it down because of the financial crisis. Even though he has been homeless for two years, he has not given up yet and has not lost his sense of humor. “The rent, the bills, all the basic necessities were hard for me to cover. My first day on the streets was a nightmare. I did not sleep at all. I could not believe that something like that had happened to me. Yet, what we believe can’t touch us, turns out to be closer than we thought. However, I accept my life as it is,” he said. According to Artemis Lianos, volunteer with Doctor of the World and head of the homeless shelter in Athens, “the issue of homeless people concerns us all. On one hand, we must fight for the effective implementation of the constitutionally guaranteed right to housing, and on the other hand, we need to consider that tomorrow we may be homeless as well…”

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Fish Firm's Woes Show Greek Bankruptcy Gap

Before Greece's debt crisis, Nireus Aquaculture grew into one of the world's largest fish farmers. Its struggles since then show how the country's bankruptcy laws are helping stymie an economic recovery.

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Greek Current Account Balance Shows 1.4-bln-euro Surplus in June

Greece’s current account balance showed a surplus of 1.4 billion euros in June, up 53% compared to the same period last year, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said on Wednesday. In a report, the central bank attributed this development to the increased surpluses of services and current transfers balances. These developments were partly offset by an increase in the trade deficit. The overall balance of goods and services recorded a surplus of 1.2 billion euros, compared to 1.0 billion euros in June 2013. The trade deficit grew by 208 million euros year-on-year, due to considerably higher net payments for purchases of ships, which were largely offset by declines in the net oil import bill and the trade deficit, excluding oil and ships. More specifically, receipts from exports of goods, excluding oil and ships, increased by 17.4%, while the corresponding import bill also increased, albeit at a slower pace. The surplus of the services balance increased by 394 million euros year-on-year, mainly as a result of higher surpluses of the travel and transport services balances. In more detail, travel receipts grew by 16.3%, reflecting a 13.7% increase in non-residents’ arrivals. At the same time, the increased surplus of the transport services balance reflects a growth in the surplus of the air transport services balance. Finally, the “other” services balance recorded a surplus, against a deficit in June 2013. In the first half of 2014, the current account deficit came to 1.1 billion euros, down by 1.3 billion euros year-on-year. This development is attributable to improvements in the services, income account and current transfers balances, which more than offset the higher trade deficit. In more detail, as regards to the trade deficit, increased net payments for purchases of ships, which almost tripled, offset a contraction in the deficit of the balance of goods, excluding oil and ships. This contraction is attributable to higher export receipts, given that the corresponding import bill remained almost unchanged. As a result, the trade deficit increased by 772 million euros. The 1.2 billion euro growth in the surplus of the services balance mainly reflects increased net transport receipts, as well as higher net receipts from travel and other services. As regards to travel spending by non-residents in Greece, a year-on-year increase of 13.4% was recorded, reflecting a 15.6% increase in non-residents’ arrivals. The income account deficit dropped by 396 million euros, mainly as a result of lower net interest payments. Finally, the current transfers balance showed a surplus of 2.5 billion euros, up by 456 million euros year-on-year. This development is attributable to an increase in general government transfer receipts (mainly from the EU). (source: ana-mpa)

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Ethics from Greek tragedy mark ILNU foundation day

Students of Institute of Law at Nirma University explored the answers by performing the famous Greek tragedy drama 'Antigone' on the institute's 7th ...

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Three Greek Firms Unaffected by Crisis

According to Kathimerini newspaper, three Greek companies, Jumbo, Folli Follie and Fourlis, remained unaffected by the six-year recession, planning to open new stores in the Balkans. Folli Follie group has a long standing presence in the Romanian market, in the wholesale and retail distribution of clothing and footwear. Next September, the company will open its first store in Baneasa “shopping village” operated by LT Apparel Romania, a partnership venture between the LT Apparel group and Folli Follie. LT Apparel maintains 15 sales points in Greece and Monaco. The Greek company is also planning to invest in a department store in downtown Bucharest, on a property already owned by Elmec. The total investment for the project amounts to 5 million euros for the total reconstruction of the six-storey building. The project will be ready in 2015, and will house the department store group in Romania, which has a wide range of Folli Follie Group brands, while the rest of the building will be leased to other companies as offices. After its expansion in the Romanian market in the fall of 2013, with two stores in Bucharest and Timisoara, Jumbo group will proceed with the opening of new stores. Jumbo management aims to operate 12-18 stores in Romania in the next five years. It is estimated that during the first phase of development by 2016, the group could obtain a sales volume of around 37 million euros. Fourlis group, through a joint venture with Danaos, owned by the shipowner Yiannis Koustas, is expanding in Bulgaria with new stores in the Sofia Ring Mall, which opens in September 4. The Sofia Ring Mall will host Bulgaria’s first Ikea store, which is represented in Greece by Fourlis group.

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Google Announces Initiative to “Grow Greek Tourism”

On Tuesday, Google announced a plan that will improve Greek tourism’s online communication tools, in collaboration with the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE). The “Grow Greek Tourism Online” project aims to provide enterprises operating in the tourism sector with the necessary internet-related skills and tools that will help them boost their business even after the end of the summer season. Although online searches for vacations in Greece are high during the greater part of the year, about  70% of tourist arrivals is recorded during the summer months, mainly between June and September. According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, a rise in internet searches for Greek tourism facilities could increase the country’s GDP by up to 3% and create up to 100,000 new jobs. Businesses will receive support in learning how to use tools such as Google My Business and Google AdWords to improve their presence in search results and Google Maps, as well as promote their offers in low seasons. In addition, applications such as Google Street View, which has been launched in Greece since early June, will help highlight the country’s beauty. The initiative will be launched on the island of Crete with events in Heraklion and Chania on September 2 and 3 respectively. Local businesses, even indirectly related to tourism, can sign up to attend the events at g.co/GrowGreekTourism. Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni noted that the use of innovative online tools were one more step toward extending the tourist season while EOT General Secretary Panos Livadas said that, according to studies, use of the internet could increase demand by up to 20%.

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Must-know: What caused the Greek, Irish, and Spanish debt issues?

In this section, you'll see real world examples of the fundamental factors discussed earlier. You'll learn how these factors can affect debt repayment ...

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Michael Gandara, Katie Stewart Named 2014 Greek Man and Woman of the Year

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Greek organizations were recently honored with various awards during the 2014 ...

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New Greek bankruptcy law could ease restructuring of struggling fish farmers

Greece is preparing a new bankruptcy law expected to give banks the upper hand in restructuring heavily indebted companies — such as seabass ...

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Florida fall food festivals serve up goodies for foodies

Oct. 10-12 – The 16th Annual Greek Festival in St. Augustine, sponsored by Holy Trinity Greek Church, will showcase the aromas and flavors of freshly ...

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READER SUBMITTED: ODYSSEY '14: A Greek Festival Scheduled For Labor Day Weekend

Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present its 34th annual ODYSSEY: A Greek Festival Friday, Aug.29-Monday, Sept. 1. This 4-day party ...

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Turkey’s Military Occupation in Cyprus

July and August in Cyprus always bring a volley of celebrations for some; commiserations and condemnations for others! This has been going on for the past forty years with little chance of changing the status quo. As time goes by, two historical events emerge each year to rekindle the old grey cells trapped in a time warp: (a) Turkey is not prepared to abandon its occupation of Cyprus and (b) the Republic has been unable to establish a long-term foreign and defense policy to deal with the Turkish aggression; patchwork of sorts has always been the norm! As a result of a string of unwise policies and political decisions, Cyprus is confronted today with insurmountable problems; the nation is in near bankruptcy, with possibly more Troika loans on the way, but above all, the demographic transformation in the occupied area has become irreversible. Unwittingly, Turkish-Cypriots are equally trapped by Turkey’s expansionist ambitions in the Eastern Mediterranean. They believed that Turkey invaded the island for their sake but as it transpired that was never the case but a ploy. It is assessed that no more than 70.000 Turkish-Cypriots are living in the occupied area, as opposed to an estimated 400.000 Anatolian settlers imported by Ankara to change the demographic character of the island. Of course, no official figures are available. Inevitably, in a few years’ time, the Turkish-Cypriot nationals will vanish forever and will exist in name only unless they do something about it. Under the present talks, Cyprus will inevitably be partitioned in the guise of a BBF, a Bi-zonal, Bi-communal Federation (an apartheid style pseudo-federation) and would also be impossible to remove the settlers from Cyprus – the government already agreed to allow 50.000 Anatolians on “humanitarian” grounds. Those numbers are deceptive and are subject to interpretation depending on who is doing the counting. When that happens, freedom of movement and Muslim population growth for the small island will become a social demographic time bomb. It’s no coincidence that the occupied area is systematically inundated with new mosques built everywhere across the land, as a sign of conquest and continuity. Unfortunately for Cyprus, Turkey’s behaviour is well-recognized, having a reputation for signing agreements knowing it would not honor them. The present negotiations face a similar fate. The Turkish-Cypriot leader Mr. Eroglu behaves in a similar manner of utter inflexibility. A classic example of Turkey’s political arrogance is the following agreement, which makes it plainly obvious. The sixth paragraph of Article 49 of the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, which Turkey signed and is a party of, provides that: “The Occupying Power (of any territory) shall not deport or transfer parts of its own civilian population into the territory it occupies”. Turkey continues to do exactly the opposite in Cyprus. The other victim of Turkey’s occupation is the ancient city of Famagusta/Varoshia – once a bustling city and now one of the few, if not the only, ghost city in the world. To this day, Ankara refuses to allow the return of its legal property owners and refugees (220,000) to go back to their homes. It also rejects requests to allow UN or even US experts to enter the forsaken city to study its condition for re-habitation. Covertly, there is a master-scheme behind Turkey’s decision and that is to not relinquish control over its trophy. Agreement or not, there is a good suspicion that Famagusta/Varoshia would be populated by a wave of a new breed of influential Turkish settlers and business-people to re-establish a thriving city with its deep port facilities and naval access to the world. Natural gas-related industries can’t be excluded. The election of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers little hope of a policy change. Turkey’s obstinate position will continue to remain as hard as a rock and will take a shrewd statesmanship to reverse its intransigence – something that Cyprus is not famous for! Meanwhile, Mr. Erdogan’s election promise to his people for a “New Turkey” does not necessarily include solving the Cyprus problem. There are more pending matters such as the Kurdish problem and also the Islamic State (ISIL) threat. It is reported that 10% of ISIL Jihadist militants are Turks. The Erdogan government acknowledged that significant Sunni-Turkish nationals are being recruited by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and are paying high salaries for their loyalty. The growth of these Jihadist groups could pose a serious threat to Turkey’s stability but also to the occupied sector of Cyprus. That would be the worst nightmare for the Republic of Cyprus. Meanwhile, time waits for no-one and as time goes by, there are underlying concerns that a Turkish-Cypriot State under the Protectorate of Turkey (or province) cannot be brushed aside as a fantasy. Mr. Eroglu, the hawkish Turkish-Cypriot leader, keeps repeating those same threats and has not backed down once from such aspirations. Now that Mr. Erdogan has been re-elected, things can change rapidly; he may well be the one Turkish leader to divide the island for good. His official visit to the occupied area soon is not without a purpose. It shouldn’t come as a surprise if one day a declaration was issued stating that a Turkish-Cypriot State has been born. That is how Turkey operates – prolong a problem long enough until the timing is right and then strike! If that were the case, a new “democratic” pseudo referendum would seal the fate of Cyprus. A similar tactic was applied to create the TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus), which no country recognizes, save one, Turkey. One cannot deny that Turkey is the key to a solution but unless they sit around the negotiating table, the problem will never be resolved. Deciding not to recognize the Republic of Cyprus is not helping. Negotiating with the Turkish-Cypriot leadership on the other hand – good as it may sound politically – is actually hopeless because Turkey dictates events and not the Turkish-Cypriot politicians. It was never a good idea to start them in the first place and a bad political move to hold talks on the basis of “two ethnic communities.” In fact, the political charade of the talks must come to an end until a better political environment presents itself to allow meaningful discussions to resolve differences; partitioning the island on a BBF is not one of them! While the Turkish-Cypriots enjoy the privileges as citizens of the Republic offered by EU-Cyprus, its leadership and some political parties, ironically, driven by nationalistic ideas, such as the Grey Wolves, are actively pursuing a policy to break up the Republic. One cannot have it both ways. The Turkish-Cypriots must choose to either be full citizens of the Republic of Cyprus or not. Citizenship however cannot be a selective process but it comes as one package, complete with its advantages and disadvantages; no special privileges for some and less for others! Citizens cannot decide and choose to retain some of the privileges of citizenship that suits them and drop others; this is inconsistent with the concept of a nation and citizenship! In Turkey, such dissidence is punishable by imprisonment for “unturkishness” which is considered a crime under the Constitution. Mr. Erdogan believes “turkishness” must be treated like a sacred cow that no one should dare to tamper with – imprisoned Turkish journalists are a good example of “tampering with the sacred cow.” All things considered, is there a light at the end of the dark tunnel for this torn island? That depends entirely on what the Cypriot government plans to do in the next couple of years; either continue the same ineffective and appeasing policy or go on the offensive. The wishy-washy policy of the past must come to an end and be replaced by a new strategy which makes it abundantly clear that Turkey will never become an EU member without Cyprus’s approval, unless they withdraw their troops from Cyprus. Most importantly, the new policy should include an appeal to all Turkish-Cypriots, that Greek-Cypriots, as citizens of this island, are more than ready to reunite. The media also has a major role to play on promoting this initiative of peace and reconciliation. One cannot deny that it is more beneficial to reunite the island as one country as opposed to remain a divided nation under the threat of a gun and Turkish military occupation. So far, the people’s voice has been muzzled and it’s necessary to finally speak out as one unit in the name of peace, free choice and justice. When that starts to happen, will be the start of a Revolution of the Mind and will not be a bad thing. The old taboos will gradually fade away and be replaced by a new chapter in the history of Cyprus; a chapter of a progressive and prosperous multicultural Cypriot society and one that people have never seen or enjoyed before!

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Tons of Peaches Given to Charity

The Greek Agricultural Development Ministry announced on Tuesday that the tons of peaches left in refrigerators after the Russian embargo to Greek producers, will be distributed to charities, churches and other organizations, helping vulnerable social groups. Greek farmers want procedures to begin immediately in order to stop prices from dropping further. The producers have proposed that part of the peaches to be used for making juice to be distributed to schools. It is expected that the amount of compensation farmers will receive from the European Commission will be announced on Friday, when officials are due to meet in Brussels. It is estimated that the EU aid will reach 30 to 35 million euros. During a meeting chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Kourkoulas, farmers and representatives of the transport sector discussed potential alternative export markets for Greece.

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Two shot dead in southern Greece, suspects detained

ATHENS, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Greek police have detained an unidentified number of suspects regarding the murder of two young Greek motorcyclists ...

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On Food Incubators: Farmers and Entrepreneurs Partner in Greece

In his straw hat and shorts, snipping wild chicory, garlic and sea asparagus with a kitchen knife, he hardly looks like a poster boy for Greece's nascent ...

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In Photos: Ancient Greek Tomb With Zigzag Art Discovered

Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Corinth, in Greece, have discovered a tomb that dates back about 2,800 years. It was recently published ...

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Since emigrating to Australia with their families, Greek teen stars shine in Melbourne

Gina and Amanda are not a comedy duo, but two 17-year-old Greek girls who emigrated to Australia with their families and are turning heads with their ...

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2800-Year-Old Zigzag Art Found in Greek Tomb

Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Corinth, Greece, have discovered a tomb dating back around 2,800 years that has pottery decorated with ...

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Delectable, Healthy Fresk'o

Fresk'o, which means “fresh” in Greek, is the perfect name for this new yogurt shop that opened in Astoria at a prime location on June 1. Morning, noon ...

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BGR Greek interest session helps freshmen learn basics of fraternity and sorority life

Existing members of the four Greek councils explain recruitment and Greek life vocabulary to BGR freshmen Tuesday afternoon in the Class of 1950 ...

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Has Greece forgotten its Olympic legacy?

Ten years after hosting the Olympic Games, Greece is in the spotlight again. While some believe the capital Athens benefitted from the Games, images from Hellinikon seem to tell another side to the story. In contrast to the splendour seen in 2004, today ...

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LeBron James Praises Greece Through Instagram

NBA superstar LeBron James is currently in Athens touring ancient archaeological grounds and captioned the featured photo on Instagram with: “Site seeing in Athens, Greece. Temple of Zeus #Amazing”. James has been regularly updating fans on his Greek vacation via social media. The talented athlete revealed that he will christen his future daughter in Mykonos and posted an ALS ice bucket challenge video from Santorini. James whisked his other half away on a romantic getaway to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos and it is clear that the couple is enjoying their time preparing for the upcoming arrival of their little one.

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Fire Brigade: 25% Less Fires in Greece in 2014

As summer is coming to an end, the first estimates of the Hellenic Fire Department (HFD) is that the number of forest fires in Greece this year fell sharply. Unlike previous summer periods, the measurable effects of fires in 2014 were milder, as only several thousand acres burned. According to official data issued by the HFD published in Kathimerini newspaper, the ‘milder’ weather attributed to the decreasing number of fires this year. Specifically, a senior HFD official attributed the reduction in fires (by almost 25%) to more clement weather conditions, noting that this summer has been significantly milder than the previous. “Humidity levels are higher, wind intensity is lower and we have not had constant and drawn-out heat waves this year,” he said. In an indication of how mild this year has been, officials drew attention to the fact that it was only last Sunday that the country’s fire service was put on general alert – known as “danger level 4” – while last year, firefighters had been ordered to stand by early in the summer. Sunday was the busiest day for Greek firefighters so far this year with 79 blazes breaking out across the country, totalling 130 fires over the whole weekend. Overall, this summer has seen an average of 40 to 45 wildfires per day, according to HFD estimates. The biggest so far broke out in Keratea, southeastern Attica, on July 12, burning about 600 hectares of forestland and damaging a handful of homes, though no injuries were reported. Another large fire broke out in the area of Malesina, in the central prefecture of Fthiotida, on June 26, and burned for three days due to high winds and dry conditions.

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Increasing Number of Tourists from Asia, South America

In the last few years, Greece is attracting an increasing number of tourists from emerging economies. Tourism industry officials claim that Brazilian, Korean, Filipino, Indian and Mexican visitors often spend more money than European tourists. Santorini Mayor Anastasios-Nikolaos Zorzos said that, in the last few years, the island has been attracting visitors from Asia throughout the year. The island is expected to receive about 20,000 Asian tourists this winter. Apart from the Chinese, the number of tourists from Korea is also increasing. A Korean film was partly shot in Santorini between July 22 and 25, while the film “Beijing Love Story,” also shot in Santorini, was released in China on February 14. The Greek capital appears to be particularly popular among visitors from South America. Brazilians and Mexicans stop in Athens while on cruise trips and stay up to three nights. It is estimated that they spend considerable sums on food and drinks as well as souvenirs. Brazilians and Mexicans also show a particular preference for historical monuments such as Mycenae, Epidaurus and Olympia. Attracting visitors from emerging economies and mainly from Asia is a target for many countries around the world and it appears that Greece is doing well. According to a study entitled “Winning the Next Billion Asian Travelers – Starting with China,” carried out by Tripadvisor and Boston Consulting, more than 50% of the increase in global tourism traffic up to 2030 will come from the Asia-Pacific region. A billion people are projected to have annual earnings of more than 15,000 dollars by then and the vast majority will come from China, India, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea. The Chinese are expected to make 1.7 billion trips in the intervening period while their spending is expected to amount to 1.8 trillion dollars. They prefer to travel during low-season months in February, May and October, mainly in Europe.

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Suspects in Greece home invasion in court

Greece, N.Y. - The three men arrested for holding a mother, father and son captive were in court Wednesday. Thomas Pryor, 29, of Spencerport, Qzay ...

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Hot Stocks: National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE:NBG), Vringo, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNG), CVS ...

On 5 AUG National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE:NBG) said that shares of National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG) were the target of a large decrease in ...

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Bluetongue disease entered Bulgaria from Greece, Turkey: expert

Sofia. “Bluetongue disease entered Bulgaria from Greece and Turkey but these are things that cannot be controlled,” said Professor Boyko Likov, ...

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National Bank of Greece SA: ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE MANDATORY TENDER ...

The Framework Agreement was also signed by the Offeror's shareholders, National Bank of Greece SA and Invel Real Estate (Netherlands) II B.V. ...

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New Anti-Racism Law to be Discussed in Parliament

New legislation that includes harsher penalties for individuals and political parties who engage in racist acts or incite racist violence is to be discussed in Parliament on August 26, following months of delays. The anti-racism bill was first submitted to Parliament in November, but objections from then cabinet secretary Panayiotis Baltakos forced the government to withdraw the proposed legislation. The bill was submitted again but has not moved beyond the committee stages for several months. Now, a new version of the bill is to be tabled in a bid to bring Greece’s anti-racism legislation — which has not changed since 1979 — up to date. The draft law includes provisions dictating that political parties or associations promoting racism will be cut off from state funding for a period of one to six months. The Justice Minister will also have the right to impose fines between 10,000 to 100,000 euros to individuals involved in such acts. Individuals engaging in racist acts can be jailed for three months to three years. They will also face fines of 5,000 to 20,000 euros. If their actions lead to another crime, this will carry a minimum of six months in prison. Jail terms of three months to three years will also be handed down to anyone who praises or denies “the significance of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, the Holocaust and Nazism” in a manner that could incite racial hate or violence. If the perpetrator is an MP or public official then the jail sentence will be more stiff, from three to five years.

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Dutch spend 461000 euros to fence off king's Greek holiday home

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch government paid 461,000 euros ($615,000) to erect a fence around King Willem-Alexander's seaside villa in ...

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Tsipras calls for Greece to drop Russia sanctions

The Greek opposition has accused the country's authorities of neglecting the state economic interests and urged Athens to withdraw from the EU ...

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