Atromitos, under new coach, hands Olympiakos first loss in Greek league

by  Associated Press Atromitos inflicts Greek league loss on Olympiakos Associated Press - 27 September 2014 16:02-04:00 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Atromitos handed Olympiakos its first defeat in the Greek league and joined the defending champion and PAOK in first place on Saturday. PAOK can take sole possession of the lead when it hosts OFI on Sunday. Also, Asteras won 1-0 at Platanias and Xanthi drew 1-1 at Panionios. Atromitos' victory came three days after it hired former Portuguese international Ricardo Sa Pinto as its new coach. "Coach was wise not to make too many changes, but he rallied us," said Tassos Karamanos, the goalscorer with a low drive in the 29th minute. Olympiakos coach Michel said his players lacked passion. Four days before Olympiakos' Champions League game at Malmo, Michel used the same lineup that beat Atletico Madrid 3-2. News Topics: Sports, Soccer, Men's soccer, Men's sports People, Places and Companies: Greece, Western Europe, Europe Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Atromitos inflicts Greek league loss on Olympiakos

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Atromitos handed Olympiakos its first defeat in the Greek league and joined the defending champion and PAOK in first place on Saturday.

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Illinois Senator Mark Kirk (R) Speaks at Circle for Hellas and Israel Event

CHICAGO, IL – As the United States and allies confront rising threats in the Middle East, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) stressed the significance of a Greece-Israel alliance at a Technology Innovation Exchange event hosted by the Circle for Hellas and Israel (CHI) on September 14. Discussing the benefits of a longstanding cooperation between Greece […] The post Illinois Senator Mark Kirk (R) Speaks at Circle for Hellas and Israel Event appeared first on The National Herald.

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BC-SOC--Greek Standings

by  Associated Press BC-SOC--Greek Standings Associated Press - 27 September 2014 15:02-04:00 BC-SOC--Greek Standings Greek Football Standings Greek League GP W D L GF GA Pts Olympiakos 4 3 1 0 10 2 10 PAOK Thessaloniki 4 3 1 0 9 1 10 Asteras 5 3 0 2 6 6 9 Veria 4 3 0 1 6 6 9 Kalloni 4 2 1 1 4 2 7 Panathinaikos 4 2 1 1 6 5 7 Atromitos 4 2 1 1 2 1 7 Kerkyra 4 2 1 1 5 3 7 Panionios 5 2 1 2 6 6 7 OFI Crete 4 2 0 2 2 4 6 Xanthi 5 1 3 1 7 6 6 PAS Giannina 4 1 2 1 6 6 5 Panthrakikos 4 1 2 1 4 4 5 Platanias 5 1 0 4 5 9 3 Ergotelis 4 1 0 3 5 8 3 Levadiakos 4 0 2 2 3 6 2 Panetolikos 4 0 2 2 1 3 2 Niki Volos 4 0 0 4 2 11 0 Saturday, Sept. 27 Platanias 0, Asteras 1 Panionios 1, Xanthi 1 Atromitos vs. Olympiakos, 1730 GMT Sunday, Sept. 28 Panathinaikos vs. Niki Volos, 1300 GMT Ergotelis vs. Panetolikos, 1515 GMT Levadiakos vs. Kerkyra, 1515 GMT Veria vs. PAS Giannina, 1515 GMT PAOK Thessaloniki vs. OFI Crete, 1730 GMT Monday, Sept. 29 Kalloni vs. Panthrakikos, 1630 GMT Saturday, Oct. 4 Kerkyra vs. Panionios, 1300 GMT Xanthi vs. Kalloni, 1515 GMT OFI Crete vs. Ergotelis, 1730 GMT Sunday, Oct. 5 Atromitos vs. Veria, 1300 GMT PAS Giannina vs. Levadiakos, 1515 GMT Panetolikos vs. Panathinaikos, 1515 GMT Panthrakikos vs. Platanias, 1515 GMT Olympiakos vs. PAOK Thessaloniki, 1730 GMT Monday, Oct. 6 Niki Volos vs. Asteras, 1630 GMT News Topics: Soccer, Men's soccer, Sports, Men's sports People, Places and Companies: Thessaloniki, Crete, Greece, Western Europe, Europe Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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ND Minister Questions Evaluations

(SYRIZA) accused Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of trying to frighten Greeks into thinking bank deposits wouldn't be safe END .article-big-block ...

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5 skinny splurges

Go ahead and splurge on a tasty, healthy breakfast, such as a big bowl of crunchy fiber cereal mixed with a cup of Greek yogurt and some berries, ...

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Soccer-Greek championship results and standings

Sept 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Greek championship matches on Saturday Saturday, September 27Panionios 1 Xanthi 1 Platanias 0 Asteras Tripolis 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Olympiakos Piraeus 4 3 1 0 10 2 10 -------------------------2 PAOK Salonika 4 3 1 0 9 1 10 3 Asteras Tripolis 5 3 0 2 6 6 9 4 Veria 4 3 0 1 6 6 9 5 Kalloni 4 2 1 1 4 2 7 -------------------------6 ...

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25 Colleges Where Students Are Both Hot And Smart

The largest religious university in the country is also the best place to find students with beauty and brains. Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah is the top school for students who are both hot and smart, according to data put together by Niche. The other schools that make the cut span from small liberal arts colleges to giant state universities, and everything in between. To compile this ranking, we used data from Niche's lists on the colleges with the hottest guys, hottest girls, smartest guys, and smartest girls. Niche's college section — College Prowler — features close to 1 million in-depth student reviews on more than 8,000 schools We've included a few quotes from each school's Niche profile in our ranking to help illustrate what the student body is like. #25 University of Wisconsin — Madison Madison, Wis. "Everyone is really nice. Easy to strike up a conversation out in public or in class. Everyone likes to have fun but is ultimately there for an excellent degree and a good future." "I love my dorm neighbor guys. I have a ton of guy friends and guys I can study with. Smart and cute is a great combination!" Visit Niche for more on University of Wisconsin — Madison. #24 Middlebury College Middlebury, Vt. "We can't keep our hands off each other! Most guys here have a sculpted body, and the girls here are fit with pretty faces." "Not only are the people at Middlebury superficially beautiful and fit, but they're also hard working, brilliant, interesting and engaging individuals who are passionate about something." Visit Niche for more on Middlebury College. #23 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, N.C. "Both the girls and guys are athletic and into looking good. People take pride in their appearances. The accent isn't hard to get used to but if you're not from here it'll take a little while to get used to." "The people you meet is really up to you. If you're into Greek people, then you'll most-likely get upper class, preppy, and sometimes snooty people. If you try to meet others outside of the Greek scene, then you're most-likely to get a more diverse range of people, which could include people who are nice, geeky, etc." Visit Niche for more on University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Ted Spyropoulos: Exemplary Greek-American, Role Model For All

The news broke the routine of everyday life. Theodore Spyropoulos died. I knew that he was seriously ill. But I had hope. Like so many others. The post Ted Spyropoulos: Exemplary Greek-American, Role Model For All appeared first on The National Herald.

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Rena Dourou: A Greek Politician Willing To Face People

When she was campaigning for the office of the Regional Governor Attica, Rena Dourou of the major opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) said people were amazed when she knocked on their door and asked for their vote The post Rena Dourou: A Greek Politician Willing To Face People appeared first on The National Herald.

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Soccer-Greek championship results and standings

Sept 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Greek championship matches on Saturday Saturday, September 27Panionios 1 Xanthi 1 Platanias 0 Asteras Tripolis 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Olympiakos Piraeus 4 3 1 0 10 2 10 -------------------------2 PAOK Salonika 4 3 1 0 9 1 10 3 Asteras Tripolis 5 3 0 2 6 6 9 4 Veria 4 3 0 1 6 6 9 5 Kalloni 4 2 1 1 4 2 7 -------------------------6 ...

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Savage Deregulation: Further Censorship and Crackdowns in Greek Media

Only days before the national parliamentary elections, and in what turned out to be the waning days of New Democracy's government, the Greek state ...

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Yuri Khachaturov discusses cooperation issues with Greek Embassy's military attaché

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS: Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, Colonel General Yuri Khachaturov received ...

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Greek Festival brings together fun, food, festivities and culture

Oh boy, it's October again which means it is time for the 2014 Greek Food Festival, presented each year by the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox ...

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Cruising the Greek Islands: Turkish Carpets

Cruising the Greek Islands: Turkish Carpets. I wondered whether it was a requirement of the Turkish government, sort of a quid pro quo for not ...

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ND eyes constitutional reforms

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is to unveil plans for constitutional reform, including a change to the electoral system and the way the Greek president is elected, once the troika has completed its review of the country’s adjustment program, Kathimerini u... ...

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Doctors, medical staff plan protest action

Doctors and other employees at Greece’s state hospitals are planning nationwide protest action next Wednesday and Thursday, the unions have announced. Protest rallies will be held throughout the country on Wednesday afternoon by medical and workers’ union... ...

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Turkish plane violates Greek air space in eastern Aegean

A Turkish Coast Guard transport plane was caught by Greek military radar flying over the eastern Aegean island of Farmakonisi on Saturday. The CN235 entered Greek airspace between the islands of Samos and Kos, and flew unauthorized over Farmakonisi at 10.... ...

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Samaras Commemorates 40 Years of New Democracy, Blasts SYRIZA

Discussing New Democracy's contribution to Greek politics, Samaras stressed that his party has been the only indispensable political force in Greece ...

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Rumen Draganov: The number of Bulgarians visited Greece this summer is 34,6 % more than last ...

Sofia. “Greece is defined as most preferred summer destination for Bulgarians. Number of Bulgarians who preferred Greece for their summer vacation ...

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EU gas pipeline receives license from Greece

27 September 2014, dtt-net.com - The European Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) has been granted a 50 years license for an Independent Natural ...

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Greece to send ammunition to Iraqi Kurds

Greece has reportedly decided to send Kurdish Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq ammunition to support them in their battle against advancing ISIL militants, who have taken swathes of land across Iraq and Syria. The supplies consist of bullets that are ...

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Venizelos says FYROM must make move on name dispute

It is up to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to make the “next steps” needed to solve its name dispute with Greece, said Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos after meeting his counterpart from the neighboring country, Nikola Poposki, in N... ...

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Why Maria-Olympia Of Greece Is the Millennial's Princess

Meet the latest royal to steal the style spotlight: Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece. Featured in W's October issue, the 18-year-old has also posed for ...

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Nicosia to host next Cyprus-Greece-Egypt meet

Nicosia will host the next trilateral meeting at the level of foreign ministers between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt. The three countries have expressed ...

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Shoukry attends trilateral consultation mechanism meeting with Greek, Cypriot FMs

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attended the trilateral consultation mechanism meeting with the foreign ministers of Greece and Cyprus. Shoukry's ...

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Good food and good times

HUNTINGTON -- Viki Caldwell and Marilyn Coleman had no problem spending an hour and half waiting in line for a homemade Greek dinner Friday ...

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Egyptian, Cypriot and Greek ministers call for regional cooperation

In the light of a policy agreement among Cyprus, Egypt, and Greece, the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry met with his Cypriot ...

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An Ancient Tomb Guarded by Female Figures Has Been Discovered In Greece

An ancient tomb was recently discovered in the Northern regions of Greece. It is believed to date back to the time of Alexander the Great.

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Greece, Cyprus and Egypt agree on trilateral summit at foreign ministers' meeting in NY

NEW YORK (ANA-MPA/ P. Panagiotou) Government Vice-President and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos had a trilateral meeting with the foreign ministers of Cyprus and Egypt, Ioannis Kasoulides and Sameh Hassan Soukry, respectively, at the offices of Greece ...

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Fear is our worst enemy

Greeks have suffered a great deal over the past few years. The rapid decline in living standards and plummeting disposable incomes, leading many into poverty, are of course the first consequences of the crisis that come to mind. However, we are gradually ... ...

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Playing with fire

Absolutely no one in this country has the right to play around when it comes to the serious issue concerning the security of deposits at Greek banks. Over the last few years Greece has suffered tremendously due to a multitude of rumors surrounding the loc... ...

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The Man Who Knows Too Much About Greece

If it were up to Leandros Rakintzis, Greece wouldn't be corrupt, the rich would pay taxes, politicians wouldn’t be crooked and the law would apply to everyone. The post The Man Who Knows Too Much About Greece appeared first on The National Herald.

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SYRIZA Says Samaras Scaremonger

(SYRIZA) accused Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of trying to frighten Greeks into thinking bank deposits wouldn't be safe if the Leftists win. The post SYRIZA Says Samaras Scaremonger appeared first on The National Herald.

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2014-09-27T00:00:00Z British Museum unethically profits from Greek sculptures stltoday.com

The British Museum makes profits by showcasing this magnificent Greek art. However, it is unwilling to give up its illegal “Elgin Marble” statues.

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Greek president to pay state visit to Armenia

An Armenian-Greek business forum with the participation of the two heads of state will be held in Yerevan. Karolos Papoulias will also visit the Garni ...

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George Souris Confirms He Will Not Run in 2015 Elections

Nationals Roads Minister Duncan Gay agreed that Mr. Souris was “widely respected across party lines” and a pioneer, being the first Greek Australian ...

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Greek Woman 'Buried Alive': Spooky Screams Heard from Inside Coffin Trigger Panic

The mystery has baffled many of the Greek public and has been a hot topic of discussion among the local and international media though Friday and ...

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Local school children learn Greek culture first hand

Summit Middle School and Christian Heritage Academy students swarmed the grounds of the 2014 Greek Festival Friday. They were special guests of the Greek community at St. George Greek Orthodox Church and they helped kick off the three-day Greek festival ...

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Greece's president to arrive in Armenia on a state visit

YEREVAN, September 27. /ARKA/. Greece's president Carlos Papulyas will arrive in Armenia on Monday September 29 invited by his Armenian ...

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Greek leftists widen lead over ruling conservatives

The survey by Public Issue for "Efimerida ton Syntaktwn" newspaper showed Syriza leading with 11 percentage points over Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' New Democracy party. Greece's main opposition, the anti-bailout Syriza party, has widened its lead over ...

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Greece’s Fifth Troika Review En Route

Just a few days remain before troika inspectors return to Athens for their fifth review of Greece’s economic reform program. The chief aim of the talks is to determine how successfully the Greek state has kept pace with required economic reform.

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Greek Woman Buried Alive Heard Screaming From Inside Coffin

"I just don't believe it," Chrissi Matsikoudi told Greek television channel MEGA. "We did several tests including one for heart failure on the body.

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Recent Poll Gives SYRIZA Lengthening Lead Over New Democracy

According to a recent Public Issue poll published by “Efimerida ton Syntakton,” SYRIZA’s lead over New Democracy is steadily growing, with approximately 36 percent of Greeks now supporting the leftist opposition party. This figure is up 11% since May’s European elections. Greece’s third-most popular political party is now To Potami, garnering approximately 9.5% of all votes. Golden Dawn follows in fourth place, with 7.5%; the Communist KKE Party with 6.5%; PASOK Parth 5.5%; Independent Greeks 4%; DEMAR 1%. All remaining parties control roughly 5% of the electorate. Parliament seat projections based on the Public Issue poll would see SYRIZA with 146 seats, New Democracy with 66, Potami with 25, Golden Dawn with 20, KKE with 17, PASOK with 15, Independent Greeks with 11, and DEMAR with zero. Approximately 54% of respondents believe that early elections are necessary. 37% are confident that the current government will complete its term. Surprisingly, 42% of respondents stated that neither New Democracy nor SYRIZA are the parties best-capable of forming a government. The second half of the Public Issue poll will be published on Monday.  

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Legends, sandals and sweat, Spartathlon ticks all boxes

Sport is more commercially market-driven and so the ultra marathon is a symbol of what Greece has been and what Greece needs to become.".

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President of Greece Karolos Papoulias to visit Armenia

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS. Upon the invitation of the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the President of Greece ...

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Greek Salaries Fall Again

While some have been protected, salaries for Greek workers continued a decline in the second quarter as an economic crisis went on. The post Greek Salaries Fall Again appeared first on The National Herald.

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New York: Concert Dedicated to Greek Composer Manos Hadjidakis

Layout 2 On Friday, November 7th at 8:30pm, AKTINA's Greek Music Journey 2014 continues with yet another memorable concert dedicated to the ...

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Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus Strapped for Finances

The Kykkos Monastery of Cyprus is the latest victim of the country’s ongoing economic crisis. Reports emerged yesterday that the monastery – historically, the island’s wealthiest – has been forced to carry out a series of cutbacks, including layoffs. According to Alithia newspaper, Kykkos has racked up a debt of €50 million. Bishop Nikiforos told reporters that it is with great sadness that he has had to take these measures, which will see some 40 to 50 staff members laid off. The monastery will also suspend the operation of a number of its services, Nikiforos continued. These include the social and spiritual support center, a scientific foundation of global religions and culture, a research center, a Cypriot Greek language school, as well as museum offices. Nikiforos is hopeful that Kykkos can secure European funding to avoid shutting the monastery entirely. Tenants of the various properties under the monastery’s control do not pay their rent, despite court injunctions requiring them to do so. All monastery revenue goes toward salaries. Nikiforos noted that the monastery suffered a major financial blow with Eurogroup’s March 2013 decision to “bail-in” Cypriot bank deposits, including the monastery’s own.    

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Patras Police Arrest Migrant Traffickers

Greek police in the port of Patras in southern Greece have recently arrested five members of a migrant trafficking group operating out of Greece and Italy. A sixth member remains undetained. The traffickers were arrested while attempting to convey 13 foreigners to Italy in the cargo hold of a truck. The traffickers include two Greek men, 52 and 64, a Greek woman, 40, and two Iraqi nationals, 36 and 40. Hiding in the truck were 12 Syrians and one Iraqi. The gang’s failed operation began at noon last Wednesday. The 64-year old Greek parked his truck in the Zavlani region of Patra. The 36-year old Iraqi subsequently transferred the 13 immigrants into the truck; the 64-year old then departed for the new port of Patras. Meanwhile, the 52-year old man and the 40-year old woman led with two different cars in the hopes of scouting out any police officers on route. The five traffickers were arrested at the new port by an undercover police officer who had witnessed the entire operation.

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