How the world sees Greece
Greek lawmakers on Thursday ratified the sale of a majority stake of Piraeus Port to China COSCO Shipping, a major privatisation project of the bailed-out nation under a left wing government. Under the 368.5 million euro deal signed in April between COSCO ...
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Security is usually the top concern at the Olympics. When I covered the 2004 Olympics in Greece, the newspaper I worked for gave us gas masks in case of bioterrorism. The Games went off without a hitch. Most of the time, that’s the case. But in 1996 a ...
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On Friday, July 1st and Saturday, July 2nd, join Tiina The Store as they host a monogramming event with Ancient GREEK Sandals at their Amagansett ...
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German Economics Minister Sigmar Gabriel is pushing to boost the role of renewable energy sources in GREECE during his two-day visit to the hard-hit ...
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The San Jose restaurant was known as much for its lavish decor as its flaming saganaki and other Greek-Turkish dishes. “Thea’s drama opens at the front door, where you first glimpse the gorgeous blue glass chandelier against mustard-colored walls.
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Instagram user Sulphurwing6 has designed some of our favorite college football concept uniforms, and his most recent creation is a new take on Michigan State’s green threads. The main addition: the use of greek patterns on the jersey. Here are two looks ...
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When Greece, a member of the EU, predictably went broke, the country was bailed out by more responsible nations. When a failed Western foreign policy, the product of agreement between the EU and a lead-from-behind U.S. president, produced an indigestible c ...
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Join in the celebration of food, entertainment, and family fun and while you are there, participate in a raffle drawing for amazing prizes such as a trip for two to Greece, a big screen TV and an iPad Mini!
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While in that position, officials say Kennard met a 13-year-old boy and had sexual intercourse with him at the Rochester Airport Marriott in Greece, NY. Officials say Kennard was convicted of rape in the third degree based on sexual intercourse with the ...
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International Monetary Fund Spokesman Gerry Rice commented on the gloomy news of Greek supermarket giant chain, Marinopoulos, seeking protection from its creditors under an article of Greece’s bankruptcy code. Speaking at the IMF Bi-Weekly press briefing, Rice was asked a question about the situation. “Clearly the objective that we share with the Greek authorities and […]
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The Faltaits Museum on the Sporadic island of Skyros, which houses unique collections of tools and utensils of primary and secondary traditional economy, announced that it planned to introduce this summer a series of experiential and informational seminars on the traditional life, trades and crafts of Greece. Those who will participate in the seminars will […]
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Driving in Greece is not for the faint-hearted, and this is confirmed by new research by the Foundation VINCI Autoroutes group which promotes responsible driving. The study found that one in four Greeks admitted to having slept at the driving wheel of their car for a few seconds, while one in three drivers admit to sleeping for […]
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The Greek Jews have a long history going back over 2,300 years to the time of Alexander the Great. They arrived in Ioannina, according to folk belief, when a group...
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The Wizards are reportedly interested in some big names this summer, but with so many positions to fill in free agency, they’ll still need to get creative with how they fill some of those spots. With that in mind, it looks like one of the ways they might ...
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Venus Williams overcame a court controversy, a time violation warning and a second-set dip before getting past Greece's Maria Sakkari. (AFP) It turned out to be an unexpectedly close match between Williams, winner of seven Grand Slam titles and playing in ...
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Still, the inclusion of several of those artifacts establishes some of the traditions of Ancient Greece—specifically, what they took to their graves. Pottery wasn’t uncommon. Assorted trays, jars, and pots were found with the bodies of Cycladic people.
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On Lindsay Lohan's last landmark birthday, her 21st, she celebrated the day quietly — in one of her many trips to rehab. Nine years and many ...
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Venus Williams ignored her exile to Wimbledon's unglamourous Court 18 as the five-time champion defeated Greek qualifier Maria Sakkari 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday. Williams, seeded eighth, was a surprise choice to play on one of Wimbledon's smaller outside ...
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We express our strong concern at and condemnation of the unacceptable incidents of violence that took place during today’s meeting of the Himara Municipal Council.We call on the Albanian government to meet its international and European obligations, as well as the demands imposed by modern rule of law, and to honor its commitments to the Greek national minority, ensuring the protection of all of the rights of the members of the Greek national minority, including, certainly, property rights.
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Could Iceland be a repeat of Greece at Euro 2004? Joachim Low says Italian's love defending so much that they celebrate 0-0 draws, and would rather draw 0-0 than 3-3. Euro 2016 is full of surprises. Iceland has epitomized the team game in this tournament ...
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Aircranes assist at GREEK waterbomber crash. When a Hellenic Air Force Canadair CL-215 waterbomber crashed on June 26, Erickson Aircrane pilots ...
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Blu-ray.com and Universal Studios Home Entertainment are offering members the opportunity to win a Blu-ray copy of Kirk Jones' My Big Fat GREEK ...
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It looks like a lot more people are eating their Cheerios for breakfast but passing on the Yoplait. General Mills Inc. reported sales growth across its cereal business during the fourth quarter after making changes to its lineup, but the company said its ...
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On a visit to Greece Gabriel said: "There's no doubt that young people proved to be wiser and smarter than the political leadership in Britain ... My hope is that when it's their turn to assume power and responsibility in Britain, there could be a return."
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An exhibition on the history of jewelry in the Cyclades islands, appropriately entitled Vanity, is to open its doors at the Mykonos Archaeological Museum this August, creating yet another reason to visit the cosmopolitan Greek island. More than just an archaeological exhibition, it will display jewelry dating from the neolithic era right up to the […]
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday received German Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel who underlined that his visit comes at a crucial time for Greece and Europe. Gabriel said that their discussion focused on investment ...
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After Cosco Group voiced its concerns over the final agreement presented in front of the GREEK parliament yesterday, the Syriza-led government has ...
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The more than 1,600 students that comprise GREEK Life at The University of Southern Mississippi continue succeeding in the classroom. Members of ...
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GREEK statistics for road accidents rose by 12.3 percent in April compared to the previous year, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority of Greece ...
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The owner of Palo Alto French restaurant Cafe Brioche is opening a GREEK restaurant just two doors down on California Avenue this fall, Caglar Vural ...
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Conceptual garden featuring barbed wire fence and items collected from beaches of Greek islands will be exhibited at event Under grey skies and spitting rain, a group of teenage refugees are helping to set up a garden with dying trees, a moat, barbed wire and a razor-topped wire link fence, and featuring a wildflower meadow. The five Eritreans and one Afghan were volunteers on one of the more unusual “conceptual gardens” for next week’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hampton Court Palace flower show, which receives 130,000 visitors annually. Continue reading...
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OUT won because the EU establishment have made it impossible, through their anti-democratic reign (not to mention the asphyxiation of weaker countries like Greece), for the people of Britain to imagine a democratic EU. Our radical IN campaign was thus ...
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China Cosco, which sealed the purchase of a 67 percent controlling stake in the Piraeus port authority in April, said Athens appeared to have altered ...
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Industry awaits GREECE'S opening purée offers. GREECE will be running its peaches in about another week, and there is no indication yet of new season ...
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Gas network operators Desfa and Bulgartransgas have signed an interconnection agreement allowing the transport of gas between GREECE and ...
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Sicily is probably known for two things – being the little football Italy kicks and being the home of the Mafia. When I fly out with my mum for a weekend ...
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"I feel great!" Lohan, who is celebrating "in Greece with family and friends," reveals in an email interview with Vanity Fair. "Age is only a number, right? I have learned a lot over time. I am in a wonderful place in life and look forward to the near and ...
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… Sun. The ancient Egyptians/ Persians/ Greek/ Romans regarded it so highly … . Zeus,Adonis and Apollo of Greece Mithra of Persia Horus of … /Zoroaster of Persia Prometheus of Greece Hesus the Druids Thor of …
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From wine and cheese tasting to finding hidden coves and beaches and much more, Greece has it all for a luxurious vacation. Cheese tasting is a must Everyone loves Greek cheese. From crumbly to solid and creamy to salty, Greece is home to an array of ...
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Restrictive criteria of a new law on banks' corporate governance framework imposed an one-dimensional management scheme to GREEK banks, with ...
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The GREEK government is scrambling to introduce the final amendments to the contract with Chinese company COSCO over the renewal of the ...
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The Council of State has rejected an application for an injunction filed by Mega Channel against the upcoming TV licensing tender. The television ...
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And, having won his first three GREEK caps and joined the Reds in a 1.2m euro deal from Iraklis, Vellios' goal is to make himself a fixture in the ...
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(The following statement was released by the rating agency) MILAN/LONDON, June 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating of the GREEK ...
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With Canada Day (or Independence Day for my American friends) just around the corner, I knew I needed to arm you guys with my favorite burger ...
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The GREEK Motorway 5, still under construction, may be finished just in time for the deadline for its completion. The main section known as Ionia Odos ...
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The Athens, Greece-based Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has reported a loss of $48.8 million in its first quarter. The shipping company posted revenue of $46.3 million in the period. Petros Pappas, Chief Executive Officer of Star Bulk, commented ...
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Germany's economy minister, who is on a three-day visit to Greece, has told the Greek people that he understands their concerns about the tough austerity measures imposed on them by the creditor nations.
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Playing an opponent who was not even aged five when she won the first of her seven grand slam titles at Wimbledon in 2000, the 36-year-old Williams proved that it would take more than sheer determination to topple the American at her favourite tournament.
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A new paper from economist David Beckworth makes the case that the economic woes of eurozone countries like Spain and Greece can ultimately be traced back to the euro itself. He argues that other problems in those countries, like their problems with high ...
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