Greek human rights groups condemned a rise in attacks on gays Monday after two young men were savagely beaten in Athens. The anti-racist ...
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How the world sees Greece
Monday, August 25, 2014
John Stamos Damn Fine At 51: Is Greek Yogurt The Fountain Of Youth?
The former Full House hunk just turned 51 last week, but is still a Greek god. We should know: We've been enjoying his eye-candy Instagram ...
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Distance Transcended: Sharing Ideas on Entrepreneurship With Tehran
At 11:30 a.m. on January 16, 2014, I stepped into classroom 02 of the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University to teach my entrepreneurial finance course. Several MBA students were already gathered there, and I greeted each with a handshake. It was my fifth year teaching at Case Western Reserve; I relish the intimate atmosphere of my classes, getting to know each of my students by name and developing many lasting relationships. I have one rule: no electronic devices allowed. I am a firm believer that computers and phones have their place, but that place is not in my classroom. At 7:00 p.m. on April 28, 2014, I was forced to make an exception to my no electronics rule for a special new class that I was teaching. I sat at my computer and anxiously clicked a "Go Live" button with my mouse. In that moment, I became the third Case Western Reserve professor to teach a Massive Open Online Course (also known as a MOOC). Since their start three years ago, MOOCs --videotaped and internet-streamed courses -- have begun to fill a pent up demand for quality education, mostly in places where it was previously unavailable. As is typical of these completely free courses, astounding numbers of students registered for my MOOC, "Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies." With more than 23,000 students registered (85 percent of which were from outside the U.S.) and all of the assignments either graded automatically or peer-assessed, I wondered how or even if I would be able to create any meaningful relationships. Before the first video went live, hundreds of students had begun to introduce themselves on the discussion boards. My staff and I spent countless hours over the next six weeks maintaining a fascinating dialogue (through the boards and in live online discussions), learning about the unique challenges of supporting entrepreneurship in students' communities, places as varied as Sierra Leone, Myanmar and Yemen. I quickly became acquainted with many of my active students. My involvement with some students grew beyond the course. I met several in person this summer in Greece, Macedonia, Czech Republic and Spain at seminars organized by the US Department of State. Michael Goldberg with "Beyond Silicon Valley" MOOC students (and his daughter Anna) at the American Corner, Struga, Macedonia, June 19, 2014 A few students asked me to speak directly with their community leaders who are involved in fostering the growth of start-up companies. I did this several times, most recently last week. One student from Iran, Mehdi Sadeghpour, invited me to present via Skype to an institute based at the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran that studies entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging economies. Mehdi, a 26 year old entrepreneur with a degree in mechanical engineering, has plans to launch his first start-up later this year in the tourism sector. I asked him to reflect on how his participation in my MOOC has made an impact: Today, you can hardly find a country which is not concerned with growth of entrepreneurship. Governments need to create jobs and improve their economic growth and gain taxes, and people want jobs, a prosperous society and amenities. So everybody these days is in love with this magical French word, "entrepreneurship." While some governments are leading the way and paving the path for entrepreneurship to grow, in others, private sector and individuals are trying to do so. Here in Iran, our government has been trying to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem for a while now, but unfortunately its efforts haven't led to a tangible result yet. So, we are witnessing private sector and individuals trying to change the situation. For example, we've seen events like Start-Up weekend and TEDx, alongside a few accelerators and venture capital funds, which have been founded in recent years. As a concerned member of our entrepreneurial community, I've been studying successful entrepreneurial ecosystems from around the world and searching for solutions that may be useful here in Iran. So, one day in April, I was surfing Coursera, which is one of my most favorite websites ever, and, suddenly, a brilliant title caught my eye: "Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies." The title seemed like a miraculous answer to my question! The first thing that fascinated me was that this course was coming from an American university and not from a university from a developing country. I said to myself: "Do they have these concerns too?" I eagerly decided to enroll in the MOOC. It was about Cleveland's programs and its movement and changing entrepreneurial scene. I thought I could learn a lot and maybe, someday, I can transfer what I learned to people in charge. It was an amazing six week course -- each week focusing on one aspect of an entrepreneurial ecosystem: "Role of Government," "Intermediary Organizations," and "Seed Accelerators," to name a few -- and you could find about the problems, programs and initiatives in Cleveland in detail. The course was like an in-depth case study that provided first-hand data. Also, it was kind of a relief to see that, whether you are in Tehran or Cleveland, there are some common problems, such as how you are going to persuade donors to support the entrepreneurial community, or how to have the support of government. A few weeks later, I happened to be project manager of a research institute focused on fostering entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iran. We had great researchers and talent there, but they were not familiar with the field of research, so the first thing I did was recommend that they watch the MOOC videos, which they did and found useful, too. It fascinates me how an online course, initiated by people from a distant part of the world, leads to awareness here. Mehdi Sadeghpour, "Beyond Silicon Valley" MOOC Student, Tehran, Iran. Our virtual meeting last week included about 15 people. The small size allowed for a meaningful exchange of ideas, and we found that places such as Tehran and Cleveland have common challenges. Mehdi is helping organize meet-ups in Iran during the next session of the MOOC which will help involve more stakeholders in the discussion around supporting entrepreneurship there. In spite of my doubts, it turned out that I could connect with my students in a fruitful way, even though there were tens of thousands. Making this happen takes effort, and a great deal of it must be student-initiated. In a MOOC, it's a challenge to call on individual students to encourage participation. The students must call on me. So far, it's been great. I'm ready to hit the 'Go Live" button again in October. Note: Thanks to Mehdi and his colleagues at the Sharif University of Technology who translated the subtitles for my MOOC into Persian, which will make the course accessible to more students. ("Beyond Silicon Valley" is the first offering on the Coursera platform with Persian subtitles.) The course's subtitles also have been translated into Greek and Spanish. The next session of "Beyond Silicon Valley" starts on October 3, 2014 and registration is now open here.
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Yes
Indeed, the Greek Theatre was a time capsule last night. Aging hippies and former children of the Age of Aquarius-cum-Middle age yuppies packed ...
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The Sexist Greek Jesus Addresses of Women
γυνη is Greek for “woman” or “wife.” It is in the vocative case [i.e., Γύναι] as Jesus addressing her directly. It is not nearly so abrupt in Greek as it ...
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Central bank takes aim at non-performing loans
The Bank of Greece's latest code of ethics, aimed at offering solutions to both banks and debtors to deal with nonperforming loans, was approved on Monday by the Credit and Insurance Matters Committee. The list of measures in the code of ethics, which arr... ...
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Dormition Parish in Burlington, VT
Burlington, VT –The Dormition of the Mother of God parish in Burlington, VT recently enjoyed a dual celebration. It celebrated its nameday, since the church is dedicated to the Theotokos, and also it hosted its annual Greek Festival which brings the community together in a celebratory gathering and spirit which also supports the parish financially. […] The post Dormition Parish in Burlington, VT appeared first on The National Herald.
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Archaeologists Enter The Underground Amphipolis Tomb
Archaeologists excavating an ancient tomb under a massive burial mound in northern Greece have entered the underground structure. The post Archaeologists Enter The Underground Amphipolis Tomb appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek firefighters bring under partial control large forest blaze that threatened 4 villages
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have brought under partial control a large forest fire that threatened villages near a major archaeological ...
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Athens To Display 25 Masterpieces From Greece & Italy
Twenty-five masterpieces from Greece and Italy will be displayed at an art exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens as of late ...
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ND, PASOK seem keen on DIMAR chief for presidency candidate
The coalition on Monday attempted to play down Sunday Kathimerini’s report that Democratic Left (DIMAR) leader Fotis Kouvelis is being lined up as a nominee for the Greek presidency but at the same time government officials expressed support for the idea ... ...
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Greece's trade deficit up 9.6 pct in 2014
Greece’s trade deficit increased by 9.6 percent during the first half of the year due to a rise in imports and a drop in exports, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Monday. If oil products are excluded from the calculations, the rise in t... ...
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Fire in Greece abates after threatening 4 villages
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have brought under partial control a large forest fire that threatened villages near a major archaeological site in the south of the country. The fire brigade says that nearly 200 firefighters and soldiers are ...
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Pressure on businesses must be eased
The Greek market is in serious need of some economic respite, otherwise many small to medium-sized enterprises will be run into the ground, National Confederation of Greek Commerce (ESEE) officials warned during a meeting with Finance Minister Gikas Hardo... ...
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The Colleges That Love Late-Night Food The Most
Whether it's a midnight study break or post-party binge, late-night snacking is a regular part of the college experience. But there are some colleges where students are more inclined to order late-night delivery than others. GrubHub recently released a ranking of the college campuses with the highest percentage of food orders placed between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. locally, and big campus schools led the pack. The online food-ordering company also shared with Business Insider the highest-rated restaurants that are open for business on the top 5 campuses during the “late night window.” These are the 10 schools that love late-night food the most, and what they love to eat. 1. Syracuse University More than 24% of orders are late night orders. (Side note: Princeton Review recently named Syracuse America's #1 party school). The highest-rated late-night food spots near Syracuse are Unique Tea House, Beer Belly Deli & Pub (pictured), and Mr. Stirfry. 2. Michigan State University Nearly 21% of orders are late night orders. The highest-rated late-night food spots near Michigan State are Insomnia Cookies, Pizza House (pictured), and Bell's Greek Kitchen (East Grand River location). 3. University of Connecticut More than 19% of orders are late night orders. The highest-rated late-night food spots near UConn are D.P. Dough, Wings Over Storrs, and Wally's Chicken Coop (pictured). 4. Ithaca College More than 19% of orders are late night orders. The highest-rated late-night food spots near IC are Mitsuba Hibachi Sushi, Wings Over Ithaca (pictured), and Gateway Kitchen. 5. The Ohio State University Nearly 19% of orders are late night orders. The highest-rated late-night food spots near OSU are Insomnia Cookies (pictured), Cottage Inn Pizza, and Pizza Rustica. 6. Cornell University Nearly 18% of orders are late night orders. Mitsuba Hibachi Sushi, Wings Over Ithaca, and Gateway Kitchen are all high-rated delivery spots for Cornell students, as is College Town Pizza (pictured). 7. Tufts University Nearly 18% of orders are late night orders. Sweet Idea Cookie (pictured) is a top-rated late-night delivery spot for Tufts students, as are Fasika Ethiopian Restaurants and Blue Fuji Organic Restaurant (open until 10:15). 8. Le Moyne College Nearly 18% of orders are late night orders. Unique Tea House, Beer Belly Deli & Pub, and Mr. Stirfry are all high-rated local spots, as is Mafia Pizzeria (pictured). 9. University at Albany-SUNY More than 17% of orders are late night orders. Top-rated delivery spots include The Dutch Pot, Oasis Mediterranean Cafe, and Chicken Joe's (pictured). 10. Georgia Tech University More than 17% of orders are late night orders. DaVinci's Pizzeria (pictured), Burger Joy, and Goodfella Pizza are top-rated delivery joints for Georgia Tech students.Join the conversation about this story »
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Greece prepares trial against Golden Dawn
After spending more than a year compiling 10,000 pages of evidence and digital archives, Greece is set to prosecute the leaders of the neo-Nazi ...
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EBU concerned about NERIT board change
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the professional association of national broadcasters, has written to the Greek government to ask for clarifications regarding a change in the way that the supervisory board of the new state radio and TV broadcaster,... ...
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Archaeologists enter large underground tomb in Greece; appears looted long ago
Archaeologists excavating an ancient tomb under a massive burial mound in northern Greece have entered the underground structure, which appears to have been looted in antiquity. The Culture Ministry said Monday that archaeologists have partially investigated the antechamber of the tomb at Amphipolis and uncovered a marble wall concealing one or more inner chambers.
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Greek Businesses in Beijing
It appears, however, that several Greek entrepreneurs have decided not to wait for the Chinese to come to Greece. In fact, many Greeks have gone to ...
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Bad Loans Burying Greek Banks
Greek banks are scrambling to come up with a plan to deal with 75 billion euros in bad loans as Greeks crushed by austerity measures can't pay. The post Bad Loans Burying Greek Banks appeared first on The National Herald.
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Reasons to Consider Greek Life
I made the decision to “go Greek” and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made; I love my sisters and know that if I ever needed anything I ...
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Sunday Funday.....Attending the "Sunday Funday With The Greeks"
Mr. and Mrs. Greece: Nick Verreos--holding a copy of Debbie's cook book "It's All Greek To Me" and Debbie Matenopoulos--"Debbie Matenopoulos ...
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The Big Fat Greek Buffet's Exceptional Staff
In addition to the distinctly authentic Greek dining experience and warm and welcoming atmosphere, guests of The Big Fat Greek Buffet most ...
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Prefrosh preview: Greek life at Georgetown
Greek life at Georgetown is sort of like that extra piece of pie on the dessert table. It's there if you want it, it's not for everyone, and you don't necessarily ...
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Gay Attacks Rise in Greece
Greek police said a gay male couple was attacked and beaten by a gang of 10 to 15 men in an assault that left one victim with a broken ankle. The post Gay Attacks Rise in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Commitment of Layoffs in Public Sector Will Be Met
Administrative Reform Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met today with Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis in order to discuss the reforms and dismissals, ahead of the Troika meeting in Paris next week. According to information, the two men discussed the issue of redundancies in the public sector. The government is committed to fulfill its Troika agreement for 15,000 redundancies in the public sector and another 400 recruits by the Finance Ministry, through the process of ASEP, for the tax offices. According to a top Administrative Reform Ministry official, the scheduled layoffs are estimated to take place as planned. Mitsotakis had declared earlier to Greek TV channel “Skai” that “The aim of dismissals should be fulfilled because it is a government commitment and will prevent further ones.”
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Big Fire Breaks Out in Messinia
The wildfire that broke out on Monday at 1 p.m in Messinia, in southwestern Peloponnese, Greece, is out of control. Greek authorities have preventively evacuated the villages of Mavromati, Krontires, Danilaika and Golemi, where the fire is within walking distance from the houses. The fire is very close to the archaeological site of Ancient Messene while it also threatened the archaeological museum. A monastery located in the area has escaped the danger of fire. Fire authorities from Messenia and the surrounding cities have rushed to the area in order to battle with the flames. The operation is coordinated by Lieutenant General Charalampos Afalis, coming from Messinia, while Fire Service Chief Lieutenant General Vasilios Papageorgiou is also present in the area. Later in the afternoon, two other fires broke out in the municipality of Trifilia and in the village of Panagitsa in Arcadia.
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Greek Betting Firm Damaged by Retroactive Taxes
Greek Organization of Football Prognostics OPAP, the country’s official betting firm, announced on Monday that during the second quarter of the year it would suffer damages of 21.6 million euros (28.5 million dollars) because of retroactive taxes.
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Greek archaeologists enter large underground tomb
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Archaeologists excavating an ancient tomb under a massive burial mound in northern Greece have entered the underground structure, which appears to have been looted in antiquity.
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Kouvelis President Candidacy Gains Fans
The reported choice of Democratic Left leader Fotis Kouvelis to be the ruling parties nominee for the Greek Presidency is gaining support. The post Kouvelis President Candidacy Gains Fans appeared first on The National Herald.
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145 Undocumented Migrants Rescued on Monday
One hundred and forty five undocumented migrants were rescued by Greek Coast Guard vessels on Monday morning in several incidents in the sea region of the eastern Aegean Sea. 52 migrants were rescued north of Samos, 46 east of Chios, 43 east of Agathonissi and 4 in the sea region off Lesvos island. All migrants are safe and were transferred to detention centers. (source: ana-mpa)
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Cardiff Greek Festival To Be Held September 6-7
“The spirit of Greece is alive in us. Let us share it with you!” (PRWeb August 25, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CardiffGreekFestivalHeld/Sep6-7-2014/prweb12117039.htm
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Greece Plans to Issue New 3 and 5 Year Bonds
Greece plans to reopen its recent three and five-year bond issues in the next two weeks, to top them up by as much as 1.5 billion euros, accepting T-bills as payment instead of cash, a senior government source told Reuters. The debt exchange is aimed at ...
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Greek Church Appeals to Moscow Patriarch Over Food Ban
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has decided to send a letter to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow asking him to speak to the Russian government concerning the ban on imports from European Union countries. The Greek Church is hoping that the Patriarch’s ...
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Six Hundred Cleaning Ladies Re-Invigorating Greek Movement
These gutsy women have standing up to the Greek government and the powerful “Troika” of the Central European Bank, European Commission, and ...
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Moratorium on Greek Construction in Place, Greek Village Possibility
A moratorium on Greek construction and outdoor renovation projects took effect last week, and discussions of developing a Greek village for new ...
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Sailor dies in hospital after falling into sea at Piraeus
A sailor who was seriously hurt on Monday morning while repairing a towboat anchored at the port of Piraeus died later in the day. The sailor, who was said to be Greek and aged around 30 but not named, was transferred to the nearby Tzanneio Hospital after... ...
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Greek cyber crimes unit traces pedophiles' IP addresses
The cyber crimes unit of the Greek police has traced the IP addresses of unidentified individuals believed to have tricked a 12-year-old Greek girl into participating in sexually explicit videos, sources said on Monday. The suspects, whose computers were ... ...
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Sheik Owner of Manchester City Bought Eight Chikens for Souvenir
The Sheik owner of Manchester City came to Crete, Greece, from the United Arab Emirates with his luxurious private aircraft. He sailed the Cretan seas on his yacht, whose value exceeds 400 million euros, and spent thousands of dollars in sumptuous meals. Leaving the island, he bought a very bizarre souvenir. According to local newspaper “Patris of Heraklion”, Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and owner of Manchester City football team, bought eight chickens as souvenir from the Greek island. One of the richest men in the world travelled with eight alive brown chickens placed in crates in his private jet, which took off Friday noon from Heraklion airport heading to Abu Dhabi. Nikos Kazantzakis airport employees were surprised to see eight chickens being loaded to the luxurious aircraft. The Sheik spent a few days on the Greek island. He arrived on August 20 and visited the famous tourist resorts of Elounda, Chania and Agios Nikolaos.
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Wim Mertens: Greece’s Role in Europe is Very Important
Famous Belgian composer and pianist Wim Mertens, on the occasion of his August 24 concert in ancient Nikopolis, in Preveza, expressed his admiration for Greece, saying that the country plays an important role in Europe. Mertens told Athens Macedonian News Agency that central Europe is respecting the Greek culture that was born five centuries ago, before the birth of Jesus Christ. He also noted that Europeans show solidarity towards the problems Greece is currently facing. The archaeological site of Nikopolis and the monument of August charmed Mertens. “It’s a truly unique place,” said the pianist who was pleased and proud to perform there. Mertens accepted to perform in the area of ancient Nikopolis when he realized the significant historical events that took place in the region 20 centuries ago. Referring to the naval battle of Actium (31 BC), he noted that it changed the course of Greece and Europe, mainly in the economic and cultural sector. The monument of August, where the concert was held, was erected by Roman Emperor Octavian to commemorate his victory against Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII of Egypt at the naval battle of Actium.
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Cater your next Function at The Big Fat Greek Buffet
If you want to experience true Greek hospitality while adding some Mediterranean flair to your next party, sit back and let The Big Fat Greek Buffet take over. With a wide variety of catering services available, dishes from The Big Fat Greek Buffet can ...
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Greece is the word for Nicola Hughes and Made In Chelsea's Alex
She posted a picture of Alex chatting on his phone while they were in Greece and tagged MIC star Robbo McCallum in the message, saying: "This is ...
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Greece's open-air cinemas face struggle to survive switch to digital films
But now Greece's open-air cinemas – the quintessential delight of the country's long summers – are grappling with their most dangerous challenge so ...
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Greek firefighters battle large forest blaze at southern village near ancient city of Messene
Greek authorities have partially evacuated a southern village near a major archaeological site due to a large wildfire that is being swept on by strong winds.
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Thessaloniki, the Best Greek City You've Never Been To
When in Greece, you must have a gyro, and there are plenty of street food vendors offering great gyros, crepes, and so much more! Pastries: If you've ...
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Greece to reopen three- and five-year bonds
Greece plans to reopen its recent three- and five-year bond issues in the next two weeks, to top them up by as much as 1.5 billion euros, accepting treasury bills as payment instead of cash, a senior government source told Reuters on Monday. The debt exch... ...
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Greek stocks chalk up 5th consecutive day of gains
The benchmark index of the Athens Stock Exchange closed 0.25 percent higher on Monday, reaching 1,159.25 points and chalking up a fifth consecutive day of gains. During that period, the general index has delivered combined gains of 6.7 percent. However, t... ...
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Demolitions in Downtown Athens to Begin in September
Over 1,800 abandoned buildings in downtown Athens have come under scrutiny by the Environment Ministry, and in cooperation with the Municipality of Athens these buildings will be demolished, starting in September. Most of the buildings slated for demolition are in the area of Kerameikos-Metaxourgeio- Psirri and Koumoundourou Square while several others are scattered throughout the Greece ‘s city, in areas such as Patisia, Agios Panteleimonas, Kolonaki and Exarcheia. According to Ethnos newspaper, both sides have been working closely in order to decide on the exact number of buildings to be demolished and those that can be saved. As a senior Ministry official said to the newspaper, it is estimated that approximately 500 of the buildings can be saved and transformed into offices, businesses or be put to public use. According to the same source, demolitions may not be total, but only partial. Initially, the buildings targeted will be those located around squares, in order to offer more space for regeneration. To implement the project, they are designing a program similar to the one implemented in tourist areas such as Vyzitsa and Pelion, where the state had undertaken to restore and reconstruct the settlements and after holding on to the properties for some period, handed them over to their owners. “Our objective is for specific interventions in collaboration with the Municipality of Athens to enable redevelopment or demolition of abandoned buildings for the creation of open public spaces, to deal with focal points of dereliction and neglect,” said the Environment Minister.
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Photos: Greek Festival 2014
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson Station hosted its 39th annual Greek Festival on its grounds from Thursday, Aug.
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Golden Dawn MPs to Visit Australia
Golden-Dawn-Greek-nationalists Two Golden Dawn MPs have been scheduled to visit Australia, according to the far-right party's spokesman. The two ...
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