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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Minister: Greek government close to deal with creditors on NPLs

There has been a “convergence of views” on issues relating to the Commission which will be responsible for the restructuring of non-performing business loans, Economy Minister Giorgos Stathakis said on Thursday after a meeting with the institutions ...


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Greece’s shocking secret:the work of Zero Tolerance

DPAC’s conference on Saturday 10th September #globalresistance brought together speakers from Greece, Ireland, Germany, Bulgaria and the UK in solidarity for disabled people From Greece Antonios Rellis and Athanasios Papantonopoulous of the brilliant ...


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Westminster College Classical Greek Theatre Festival presents "Herakles"

· Tickets: Available at the BYU Ticket Office in the Harris Fine Arts Center or Marriott Center, by phone 801.422.2981 or visit byuarts.com The Westminster College Classical Greek Theatre Festival presents Herakles, on Monday, Sept 19, at ...


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Going Greek: Recruitment rush numbers on the rise

Chapter houses are welcoming their new members into Greek life on campus as formal rush at Baker comes to an end. With 119 students selected into the various chapter houses, this year’s rush numbers were higher than they have been in over 10 years.


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Now is the Time to Visit Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT) is running a campaign “Now is the time” from August 22 until September 23 as part of its program to extend the tourist season....


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Cyprus in March 1956: Australian Documents

On a recent visit to the Greek-Australian archive, I found two interesting documents on the Cyprus issue in 1956. These two documents provide an insight of how Australian officials viewed...


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Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, meets Rep. Gus Bilirakis, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney

  Reps. Maloney and Bilirakis Meet with Ambassador Pyatt on Greece TNH Staff WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus...


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5 Reasons to Visit Meteora, GREECE'S Climbing Haven

So, let's start with the crags. The upside is that Hasse and Stutte wrote two detailed guidebooks on the routes they set. The downside (for us ...


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The Latest: Pence meets with Greek Orthodox Church leader

A new poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump caught in a tight race for the White House as Election Day inches closer. Clinton has a slim edge over Trump, 46 - 44 percent among likely voters who support or lean toward a candidate. Discontent with the ...


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New sorority Phi Mu joins GREEK community

Phi Mu may be new to Saint Louis University but it is actually the second-oldest secret society for women, coming second behind Alpha Delta Pi.


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Student Involvement kicks off recruitment season with GREEK Week activities, events

This coming Sunday, recruitment for Trinity's seven sororities and six fraternities will officially begin with the “GREEK 101” information session in Ruth ...


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Fitz and The Tantrums are playing The Greek Theatre in L.A. on October 14

Fitz and The Tantrums are playing The Greek Theatre in L.A. on October 14, with Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn opening. Fitz and The Tantrums’ self-titled album dropped on June 10….Yes, the first single, HandClap, was #1 most added at Alternative ...


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The difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt

I recently needed whole fat yogurt for a recipe, but found that my local grocery store only carried whole fat Greek yogurt. This prompted the question, what's the difference between regular and Greek yogurt anyway? Turns out the answer explains why Greek ...


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A stroll in the forest of Tsoumerka, Epirus, Greece!

Some time ago, I was visiting the village of Tsopela, in Tsoumerka, a beautiful mountain area in Epirus, Greece. The incredible landscape of high mountains all around, rivers running among thick green forests is purely enchanting at first glance!


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PM Tsipras Discusses EU Challenges With German Chancellor Merkel

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday had phone contact with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The two officials discussed the challenges Europe is facing today, namely, safety issues, the economy and the migration and refugee crisis. On his part, Tsipras briefed Merkel on the outcome of the recent EU Mediterranean countries summit noting the positive […]


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Who Are the Greeks Affected by the Hanjin Fall Described as a Lehman Moment for Shipping?

“The fallout of Hanjin Shipping is like Lehman Brothers to the financial markets,” said Gerry Wang, Seaspan Corp. Chief Executive Officer, adding that the fall of South Korea’s biggest container line has impacted the shipping industry. “It’s a huge, huge nuclear bomb,” said Wang in an interview with Bloomberg. “It shakes up the supply chain, […]


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Athens Declaration Forms Basis of Discussion at European Council

The Athens Declaration adopted by the European Union’s seven Mediterranean countries, during last week’s meeting in the Greek capital, will form the basis of the Greek positions at Friday’s informal European Council in Bratislava, government sources informed the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on Thursday. Greece will also present additional positions of its own at the […]


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Varoufakis vs. Google at 4th Athens Democracy Forum

Greece’s controversial former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis got into a heated debate with Ross LaJeunesse, Global Head of International Relations for Google. Both men took part on a panel discussion at the 4th Athens Democracy Forum chaired by Nobel prize-economist Paul Krugman. The argument began when Varoufakis characterized European inter-governance as a “cartel” and maintained that democracy concerns the […]


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Hellenikon Landmark Deal and Egnatia Highway Toll Gates Tender on the Way

A senior privatization agency official of the Hellenic Republic Assets Development Fund (HRADF) said on Thursday that Greece will launch a tender for the long-term lease of the Egnatia toll road in order to unlock the country’s next tranche of bailout loans. The 670-km Egnatia Highway is a major toll road — a trade route […]


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Kacey Musgraves sparkles at the Greek with her Rhinestone Revue

Next: 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at All for the Hall, featuring Vince Gill with Chris Stapleton, James Taylor, Joe Walsh and more at The Novo, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. $54-$129.50 at AXS.com. Kacey Musgraves setlist: Pageant Material/ Biscuits/ This Town ...


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SOCAR waiting for proposals from GREECE on DESFA before expiration of transaction guarantee

The term of this letter has been already extended, but due to new government of GREECE there are more and more problems with DESFA privatization.


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[Ticker] Eurogroup tells GREECE to 'speed up' reforms

GREECE is struggling to keep up the pace of economic measures demanded by creditors in exchange for continued loan payouts, and is hoping to start ...


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GREEK prosecutors raid offices of central bank chief's wife

The probe concerns an EU-funded advertising campaign for a GREEK state organisation in which Mindwork Business Solutions, a consulting company ...


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Greek tragedy gets a happy ending in 'The Children' at Pillsbury House

“Both these jobs involve storytelling, and making dry messages wet and exciting,” he said. After living in the Twin Cities for six years, Elyanow burst into view this year with two shows. In January, Theatre Latté Da premiered his musical “Lullaby.”


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Greek church fundraiser sells out, closes

Greek church fundraiser sells out, closes If you were waiting until Friday to get lunch at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church's annual gyro sale, you're out of luck. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/2d3fRNg


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French spy boss admits France cyberattacked Iran, Canada, Spain, Greece, Norway, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and others

The first video upload of the talk was quickly yanked down, but new versions, with improved audio, are now online. The talk reveals that the NSA admitted to their French counterparts that US intelligence had hacked into France's seat of government, the ...


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Prosecutor Raids Business of Greek Central Banker’s Wife in Corruption Probe

ATHENS—A Greek prosecutor raided the offices of the wife of Greece’s central bank governor Thursday as part of a continuing investigation into business she has done with a state entity, officials said, in a probe that may heighten tension between the ...


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Tours Specialists Inc. Revises Greece FAM Trips

…  Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini. Travel agents with … . These trips depart every Wednesday. Greece with Four-Night Cruise (Seven days … to extend the stay in Greece is available. Visit www.toursspecialists …


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SOCAR: Greek government to make its proposal on DESFA privatization by late September

… . We requested explanation from the Greek government, but no explanation was … . In December, 2013, SOCAR and Greece's state privatisation fund … . Basing on antimonopoly principles, the Greece government offers SOCAR to sell …


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Greek Prosecutor Deposed for Offending Supreme Court President

Head Prosecutor of the Athens Appeals Prosecution Isidoros Doghiakos was deposed for offending the President of Greece’s Supreme Court, Vassiliki Thanou. After the decision of the Secondary Disciplinary Board that became public late Wednesday afternoon ...


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Parents In This Greek Town Are Vowing To Do Whatever It Takes To Keep Refugee Children Out Of Their Schools

The statements issued by two parents associations in the town of Oreokastro this week, saying that they will not accept the migrant and refugee children living in the area into their schools, are making headlines -- which is not surprising. In recent years ...


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Greek officials investigate wife of central bank chief

Anti-graft prosecutors have raided the offices of a Greek advertising company run by the wife of the central bank governor, officials said. The banker and former minister Yiannis Stournaras is not under suspicion. Central bank governor Yiannis Stournaras ...


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Greece police: Alleged attack may never have happened

Greece police say the incident that prompted their pursuit of a car and the arrest of two men and a woman might never have happened. Police announced Wednesday that the trio was arrested after someone called to report a woman had been shoved to the ...


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We're loving Greek Revival

Of all the "fancy" styles, Greek Revival is probably my favorite. Granted, it's more of an architectural style than an interior decorating style. I like that while it's grand, it can also feel very intimate through the use of sumptuous fabrics, furniture ...


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Greek’s Theatrical Adaptation of Love, Comedy and Chekhov Playing in NY

Greek founders Mantalena Papadatou and Fotis Batzas put together F2T’s Company to use the performing arts to unite people despite of differences, focusing on the “intangible qualities of being human, our emotions and feelings, that are most important ...


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Financial Police searches BoG governor’s home, seizes his spouse’s files in probe investigation

The chief prosecution for corruption in Athens ordered the search of the home of the governor of Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, in a judicial case that involves his spouse, Stavroula Nikolopoulou. Investigators have reportedly seized documents and electronic files in connection with his spouse’s company, a consulting and advertising […]


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Creditors Disagree With Greece’s Proposal on Freelancers in Arrears

Greece’s creditors were reluctant to agree with a labor ministry proposal to freeze repayments of professionals and freelancers in arrears, putting a hurdle in the second bailout program review. In the ongoing negotiations with creditors over the prerequisites of the second review of the progress of Greece’s bailout program, Labor Minister Giorgos Katrougalos found lenders […]


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Mariah Carey & Moroccan: Greece Getaway

While holidaying Greece, Mariah Carey posted a photo with 5-year-old son Moroccan via Instagram. “Me and #dj #roc in #mykonos,” the Grammy Award-winning singer, 46, captioned the image enjoying a meal with her son. Although divorced, Cannon recently ...


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Greek Central Bank Chief’s Home Raided in Corruption Probe

The company offices of Stavroula Nikolopoulou – wife of Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras – were searched. The couple’s home was also searched on Thursday following an order by Chief Corruption Prosecutor Eleni Raikou who is probing into the ...


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GREEK DESFA to use gas capacity platform from October

Shippers active on the GREEK natural gas market should be able to book import capacity on the Bulgarian border through the RBP platform from the ...


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Europe's GREEK tragedy deepens out of sight

The numbers may seem modest compared to the thousands of daily arrivals on GREEK shores just a few months ago, before the rest of Europe decided ...


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New GREEK Decals bring a nice touch to campus

This year, Virginia Wesleyan College awarded Chi Beta Psi, a new fraternity established at VWC last year, their own chapter house. Due to the fact ...


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Getting Past GREEK Life at Colgate

Over the past week, we have seen Colgate's annual tradition of fraternity and sorority recruitment. It may often seem that the GREEK system determines ...


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GREECE shares lower at close of trade; Athens General-Composite down 0.81%

Investing.com – GREECE equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Banking, Financials and Household sectors propelled shares ...


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Feature: Tiny Greek island targets year-round quality tourism, not mass tourism

SYROS, Greece, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- At the end of the summer tourism season, the numbers look good for Greece, despite the ongoing seven-year debt crisis. The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is forecasting that 2016 will see another record year ...


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Birmingham Greek Festival: 12 reasons you don't want to miss out on all the food and fun

… Saturday at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th Street … entrees as souvlaki, pastitsio and Greek-style chicken, as well as pastry … , the festival also includes authentic Greek music and dancing. Continue reading …


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Putin and Medvedev for preserving archeological artifacts from Crimea where many ancient Greek temples were located

… from Crimea where many ancient Greek temples were located Moscow, September … no representatives of the ancient Greek temples here. Surely, it should … many temples dedicated to ancient Greek gods," he said. He …


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[Ticker] GREECE'S top banker's house searched over missing funds

GREECE'S financial police on Thursday searched the home of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras as part of an investigation into the ...


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Report: Tourism a boon for hard-up GREECE as

Athens (dpa) - GREECE's booming tourism industry was responsible for the vast majority of the 250,000 new jobs created in the cash-strapped country ...


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GREECE to launch toll road tender to help secure bailout

GREECE to launch toll road tender to help secure bailout - official ... Along with other reforms, GREECE needs to sell rights to the 670 km Egnatia toll road ...


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