Pages

Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

This is the top food for weight loss

"Specifically, nonfat Greek yogurt; select your flavor of choice, but keep to around 100 calories per serving." Since, Greek yogurt contains twice the amount of protein as traditional yogurt, it certainly fits the bill of a powerhouse dairy protein.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ajc.com

Police ID Texas A&M student who died at Siga Nu fraternity party

Texas A&M University and the Sigma Nu fraternity, one of 58 Greek organizations on campus, are cooperating with the police investigation, and the university said it has counseling services prepared for students, including those dealing with substance abuse.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.chron.com

GREECE ready to help Italy after quake

A team of 15 Greek special operations officers were mustered at the northwestern port of Igoumenitsa on Wednesday and set to sail to Italy to help in ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ekathimerini.com

Notable names

Kristen Messina joins EFPR Group EFPR Group recently announced that Kristen Messina, of GREECE, joined the firm as a human resources generalist.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.greecepost.com

Sklavenitis and Banks Bail Out Marinopoulos Supermarket Chain

Sklavenitis, a major Greek supermarket chain, has stepped in to throw a lifesaver to Marinopoulos after it filed for bankruptcy in June. Alpha Bank and Eurobank approved the rescue plan that hopes to keep 12,500 employees on the Marinopoulos network from the unemployment office. Alpha Bank and Eurobank were the two Greek financial institutions that […]


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT greece.greekreporter.com

UNHCR Chief Wants Refugee Relocation Program to be Amped Up

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, met with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens on Wednesday to discuss the refugee flow and administration of the crisis in Greece. Grandi called for the EU scheme to relocate refugees from frontline countries to other member states to accelerate its speed bearing in mind that […]


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT greece.greekreporter.com

Eleni Manthou: Meet the Thessaloniki Candidate Who Got the Highest Grades for Medical School

Eleni Manthou, a Thessaloniki senior high school graduate, from Anatolia College came top of her class to enter Thessaloniki’s Medical School gathering a score of 19.714 in the nerve-wracking Greek Panhellenic Exams for university entry. “I wanted to study medicine from a young age, perhaps because my mother is a doctor,” says the successful student […]


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT greece.greekreporter.com

Taziki's winning people over with healthy GREEK fare

Taziki's is a modern GREEK eatery that is pleasing many in our area with its tasty, healthful food. Taziki's has the usual gyros sandwiches in chicken, ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.shreveporttimes.com

Greek Government ‘Surprised’ by EC Intervention on Supreme Court’s ELSTAT Probe

The European Commission wants the Greek government to take an official stand on press reports that the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) had rigged data to aid Greece’s foreign creditors. EU Social Affairs Commissioner Marianne Thyssen, who ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT greece.greekreporter.com

Outstanding public debts in Greece rise to €328.3 billion in June

The Greek public debt increased to 328.3 billion euros at the end of June, from 321 billion euros in March, according to the latest figures published by the public debt management agency (ODDIH). This 7.5 billion euro increase has been attributed to the ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.tornosnews.gr

Warm Reception for Greek Gold Olympic Medalist Katerina Stefanidi

Gold Medalist in women’s pole vault, Katerina Stefanidi, arrived in Athens on Wednesday afternoon following her Olympic victory. Representatives of the Greek track and field association, SEGAS, greeted her at the Athens International Airport with flowers ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT greece.greekreporter.com

Greek trucks using side roads instead of highways to face fines

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks has issued a decision according to which trucks over 3.5 tons are not allowed to use side roads, but rather must use the main motorways. Should a truck driver violate the decision, the driver and ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.tornosnews.gr

5 European street foods everyone should try

[Panzerotti]N i c o l a/Flickr Headed to Europe? It’s only normal to fantasize about savoring traditional dishes and elegant, multi-course meals. That’s fine and good, but sometimes you want something to snack on in a hurry. If you can grab a bite without breaking the bank, even better. Less than stoked about the prospect of eating at American fast food chains abroad but not sure where to start? Eat on the go like a local with our list of addictive European street foods. They might even end up replacing your favorites back home. FOR CHILI DOG DEVOTEES Jessica Spengler/Flickr Substitute your favorite hot dog smothered in spicy beef stew with CURRYWURST. Invented in Berlin in 1949, it’s a bratwurst cut into bite-sized slices and doused in curried ketchup and sprinkled with even more curry powder on top. Ordered with fries, it’s the perfect hangover cure after downing too much beer or Jägermeister. It’s a credit to its addictive nature that street vendors sell over 800 million a year in Germany, with over 70 million in Berlin alone. FOR BURRITO FANATICS Alex Kehr/Flickr If you love your meat wrapped in carbs, you'll love DÖNER KEBAB. Originally a Turkish dish made of meat cooked on a vertical spit—traditionally lamb, but it can have beef or chicken, too—Döner kebabs are on the menu all around Europe and vary somewhat from country to country. Typically it’s sliced meat served on flat bread or as a sandwich with vegetables, salad, and sauces. Travelers going through burrito withdrawal should order up a their kebab burrito style in a Durum flatbread with everything on it. FOR BAGEL ENTHUSIASTS fugzu/Flickr Okay, so these sesame bread rings, called KOULOURIA in Greek and available from vendors on nearly every street corner in Athens and other big cities inGreece, only resemble bagels when it comes to their shape. It might be sacrilege to say it, but they’re better—you don’t even need to smear them in cream cheese. The dough is barely sweet and baked crisp, and tastes like toasted sesame. They make the perfect on-the-go breakfast, whether you’re headed out for a walking tour of Athens's ruins or consulting the Oracle at Delphi. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.businessinsider.com

Greece’s tax evaders never run out of ideas: New fraud trick with fake receipts

Greece’ tax evaders never run out of ideas. Always a new trick, always a new luck for the private wallet. Tax controllers on the island of Corfu took one snack bar at the local intercity bus service (KTEL) station under inspection and found this: The snack bar employees would type […]


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.keeptalkinggreece.com

Samos: Alleged Turkish coup supporter fled to Greece per … Jet Ski

A Turkish citizen arrived to the island of Samos per jet ski. He was caught by men of the Greek Coast Guard who realized that the documents he had with him were forged. According to Proto Thema, the man – estimated to be approximately 40 years old – is considered […]


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.keeptalkinggreece.com

Greek Salad and Lobster

When it comes to cooking Florida lobster (Panulirus argus, Caribbean spiny lobster) there are two simple rules. The first: Don’t over-season. The second: Don’t overcook. A dusting of salt and pepper on split lobster tails followed by a quick trip to a ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.floridasportsman.com

Greece’s Chicest New (and Very Old) Beach Destination

The second we landed, the passengers on my flight from New York to Athens were so anxious to exit the plane that someone’s fedora popped off in the crush and got flattened like a Frisbee. “They’re all racing to the islands,” the flight attendant ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.wsj.com

Bridging the gap of labels between GREEKS and non-GREEKS

Also, if someone who is not involved in GREEK life identifies their self as a GDI, they are personally labeling themselves as an independent; however, ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT thenichollsworth.com

Two GREEK movies recommended for top European awards

Two GREEK fictional films were among the 50 movies recommended this year by the European Film Academy for the European Film Awards 2016.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ekathimerini.com

Greek PM calls Renzi to express condolences after Italy's earthquake

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras expressed his condolences to the families of those who were killed in the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that shook central Italy on early Wednesday morning, leaving 38 people dead and numerous injured, in a call to Italy’s ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.tornosnews.gr

A Creamy Greek Pita Sandwich with Summer Fresh Tzatziki Dip Makes a Delicious School Lunch

Preparing for a new school year means preparing ideas for school lunches that are quick to pack, healthy and tasty enough that my boys will actually eat them! I have a few tried-and-true favourites, but I’m always trying out fun new recipes too.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.mommykatandkids.com

UNHCR chief says Greece needs EU help to manage its refugee crisis

ATHENS, Greece – Greece still faces great challenges in managing its refugee crisis, particularly if European Union countries do not step up their relocation and family reunion programmes, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.unhcr.org

Stonyfield Organic Greek Whole Milk BOGO Coupon – 75¢ At Publix

Javascript and Local Storage are required to make a Shopping List. Grab the Stonyfield Organic Greek Whole Milk BOGO coupon to pick up a nice deal at Publix. Use your coupons and pay just 75¢ per cup! Stonyfield Organic Greek Whole Milk, 5.3 oz, 2/$3 ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.iheartpublix.com

New students get a chance to 'Meet the GREEKS'

Among the Week of Welcome events at Kennesaw State, Meeting the GREEKS stood out as an opportunity for new students to mingle with potential ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT ksusentinel.com

Report: Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott linked with two GREEK giants

The 34-year-old centre-back is reportedly being eyed by both Olympiakos and AEK Athens after a potential move to Rangers fell through last week.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.hitc.com

GREEK ferry firms launch discounts for new students

Ferry operators Minoan Lines and Hellenic Seaways on Wednesday announced a series of discounts on tickets for first-year students to and from the ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ekathimerini.com

GREEK tax inspectors fine cheats on Corfu

Inspectors from Greece's General Secretariat of Public Revenues have fined the owners of a cafe operating inside the premises of the Intercity (KTEL) ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ekathimerini.com

Dolly heading for GREECE

Time however is running out if the deal is to happen - the transfer window closes on August 31 in both GREECE and South Africa. Olympiacos are set to ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.iol.co.za

These are the 50 most classic names of the last 75 years

… since the Biblical era. This Greek name ... more Photo: Shutterstock 7 … , Maria is a name of Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak … , Maria is a name of Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak …


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT world.einnews.com

Labor Day Cookout: Greek Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries have quickly replaced regular old potatoes as the darlings of the french fry world. Of course, they’ve been around for decades, but it seems that now they’ve trickled down into almost every restaurant that serves normal fries.And ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.lacrema.com

Alternate FM Xydakis’ interview with Euro2Day journalist Marina Mani

JOURNALIST: You are organizing a meeting in Athens of your colleagues from the European Socialist Party (ESP). What is the subject of the meeting?N. XYDAKIS: The European affairs ministers affiliated with or coming from the ESP meet regularly on the margins of the General Affairs Council and draw up European policy positions. The Greek side participates as an observer, active since the 15 July meeting in Rome, which Minister of State Nikos Pappas and I attended. It was decided there that the next meeting would take place in Athens. The subject is the European Union, naturally: how it will respond...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.mfa.gr

Business missions to Kazakhstan, Sweden, Tunisia, Poland and Indonesia

The Foreign Ministry has scheduled five business missions for the coming time.Notification regarding the events in question has already been sent, in a timely manner, to all of our country’s business agencies and chambers. For more information and to express interest in participating, we ask that you contact the Foreign Ministry’s B8 Directorate for Business Development (tel. 210 3682766-0, email: sbb@mfa.gr).Below is a brief reiteration of the relevant announcements:1. Business mission to Kazakhstan (Astana, 26-27 September 2016)On the occasion of the meeting of the Greece-Kazakhstan Joint Interministerial Committee, a business mission will take place, under Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas,...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.mfa.gr

Cruise Deals for Cheap Cruises to Greece

Find fares from $599 inside, or upgrade to ocean view and choose two free perks—drinks, internet, tips, or $300 to spend on board. Book Suite Class to get all four. Book select Caribbean sailings for a free upgrade to veranda. Reserve in August, put 50% ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.cruisecritic.com

Greece urged to support statistics body

Athens urged to repudiate claims against Andreas Georgiou


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ft.com

Three GREEK firms deleted from Stoxx 600

Stoxx Ltd on Wednesday announced it was deleting GREEK listed firms Alpha Bank, Eurobank and OTE telecom from its Stoxx Europe 600 Index, ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ekathimerini.com

Greek banks to rescue retailer Marinopoulos with a €360mn loan

Greek banks and retailer Sklavenitis have apparently agreed to throw a floating ring to retailer Marinopoulos that is sinking in debts thus risking 12,500 work places. The Alpha Bank has reportedly given the green light for the rescue deal today, short after a similar decision by the EFG Eurobank. Both […]


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.keeptalkinggreece.com

Former Greek chief statistician gets backing from Brussels

Brussels has urged Athens to repudiate claims that Greece’s national statistics agency produced false data under its former chief, intervening in a domestic criminal case that has angered the country’s international lenders. The European Commission’s ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.ft.com

Plans underway for Flemington Opa! Greek Festival

Greek Festival The Flemington Opa! Greek Festival has fresh made authentic Greek cuisine, served up along with a taste of Greek culture, shopping, and family fun. Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://mycj.co/2bnoKhk


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.mycentraljersey.com

Myths in Our Hands Exhibition at Delphi Museum

DELPHI, GREECE— The Archaeological Museum of Delphi hosts a sculpture exhibition “Myths in Our Hands” with works by Aphrodite Liti. Through a collection of eighteen rings – sculptures, the artist...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.thenationalherald.com

Greece Gets Online-Only Grocery

e-Fresh.gr is an exclusively online grocer that offers 10,000 products from 300 supplier partners, including fresh meat and produce. For now, delivery is confined to the Attica region, which includes Athens. Orders have a minimum of 25 euros ($28), with ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.retailleader.com

Transatlantic Partnership Helps Stray Cat Problem on GREEK Island of Amorgos

The last thing Paola Mieli expected when she first visited the GREEK island of Amorgos was to end up founding a non-profit to help ease the island's ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.pappaspost.com

GREEK entertainment channel in Cyprus from end of September

GREEK TV channel Epsilon will be transmitting to viewers in Cyprus by the end of September after an agreement was reached over the trade name of ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT cyprus-mail.com

Pocatello GREEK Festival

Father Constantine discusses the Pocatello GREEK Festival that will be this Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM the Assumption GREEK Orthodox Church ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.kpvi.com

Greece’s Alt. Tourism Minister Sees Light at Tunnel’s End

Greece’s Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is keeping a positive outlook, expecting revenue from incoming tourism to grow in 2016 despite geopolitics and terrorism. Speaking on public television this week, Ms Kountoura cited a 6-7 percent rise ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT news.gtp.gr

Greece: Conquered by Macedonia, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Bulgaria, Ottomans, Italy, Germany

Persia couldn't conquer the freedom-loving Greeks, but a lot of other countries could. Alexander the Great’s father, Philip II, was the first to do it. After that that the Romans had their turn, followed by the Byzantine (technically Roman) Empire.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.break.com

Scotland Under-19 announced for forthcoming friendly matches against Greece.

Scot Gemmill has announced his Scotland Under-19 for the forthcoming friendly matches against Greece. Scotland will warm up for this season’s UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying round with two matches in Athens on 3rd and 5th September.


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk

PayPal/GFK study: 95% of Greek consumers access overseas online shops

Greek consumers are increasingly turning to the Internet to take advantage of various types of transactions and to exploit perceived online opportunities, according to a recent study by PayPal/GFK. According to the study, some 95% of online consumers based ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.tornosnews.gr

Navarino Environmental Observatory: Europe's oldest tree found in Greece

The oldest known living tree in Europe was discovered by an international team of scientists in the highlands of northern Greece. The Bosnian pine, also known as Pinus heldreichii, is living in the Alpine forests of the Pindos mountains and is believed to ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.tornosnews.gr

Ultraviolet light reveals how ancient Greek statues really looked

Finding the long lost patterns on a piece of ancient Greek sculpture can be as easy as shining a lamp on it. Original Greek statues were brightly painted, but after thousands of years, those paints have worn away. Find out how shining a light on the ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT earthmysterynews.com

EU wades in to Greek statistician row with bailout threats

Earlier this month Greece’s Supreme Court ruled the former head of Elstat, Andreas Georgiou, should face trial on charges of artificially inflating Greece’s deficit in 2009 to help foreign creditors secure a better deal. The head of the European ...


READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.cityam.com