Daphne Matziaraki's powerful short documentary follows a Greek captain and his crew as they save refugees off Lesbos.
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How the world sees Greece
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Greek, Turkish warships in brief standoff near disputed islets
ATTICA, GREECE – Greek and Turkish warships were involved Sunday in a brief faceoff near a group of disputed Greek islets in the Aegean, coinciding with renewed tensions between Athens and Ankara. The Greek defense ministry said a Turkish navy missile ...
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Multicultural Leadership embraces the mosaic
“I have to take it personally that [sexual assault] is a stigma that comes with the GREEK Community and GREEK men.” He said. “My way of activism is ...
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Most GREEKS see fourth bailout nearing
Most GREEKS see a fourth bailout program on the horizon, a new survey showed on Sunday, despite the government's assurances that GREEK economy ...
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Two more influential dailies fold in Greece
If the worst predictions prove true, the media landscape in Greece will change drastically as of today.
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Athens tries to lure Cosco into GREEK shipyards
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, his deputy Yiannis Dragasakis and Economy Minister Stergios Pitsiorlas have informed the Chinese of the GREEK ...
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'Breathtaking violation of rights': L.A. city attorney barred from seeing detainees at LAX
Beverly Weise, 66, said she felt a moral obligation to protest on Saturday after she spent two weeks volunteering at Souda refugee camp in Greece, where 3,000 people from Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan and Somalia were sheltered. “They’re running away from ...
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PM meets Greek defence minister
HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani met the Minister of National Defence in Greece Panos Kammenos in Doha yesterday. Talks dealt with relations between Qatar and Greece and ways of developing them, as ...
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Qatar-Greece defence ties reviewed
HE the Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah met the Minister of National Defence in Greece, Panos Kammenos, and the accompanying delegation in Doha yesterday. They reviewed co-operation between both countries, especially ...
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Imia – General Staff: Turkish Navy violated Greece’s territorial waters
Two hours after the unprecedented Turkish provocation to send the Chief of General Staff to the disputed Imia islet, the Greek General Staff issued a statement describing the incident. On Sunday, January 29, 2017, one gunboat of the Turkish Navy and two boats transporting special forces approached about time 1100 […]
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Imia – Greek President calls on Turkey to respect the borders of Greece and Europe
“I want to tell to friend and neighbor Turkey that it should respect history, friendship and good-neighborliness. It’s not enough to say that we are friends, but you have to prove this friendship, ” President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said during an interview to Portuguese APTP TV. “Today’s violation [of Greek territorial […]
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Alt-Metal From Greece
Athens, Greece-based Alternative Metal band GHOST SEASON is celebrating the release of its debut album, Like Stars In a Neon Sky, by teaming with Revolver Magazine for the exclusive premiere of the music video for album track "Fade Away." The video is now ...
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The Worst Art Thefts of the Past Century
The investigation involved collaboration between Interpol, Europol (the European policing agency), and UNESCO as well as the cooperation of law enforcement in (among other countries) Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Malta, the Netherlands ...
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IMF locks horns with EU over ‘explosive’ Greek bailout scheme
Greece’s public debt and financing needs will prove “explosive” in decades to come unless Europe overhauls its bailout programme to ease the load, the International Monetary Fund has said in a draft report as the country seeks a fresh loan payout.
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Greece three weeks away from 'explosive' debt problems, says IMF
A failure for Greece and the EU to reach a compromise by 20 February ‘would bring back Grexit with a vengeance’. Alexis Tsipras, the Greek leader, needs to persuade the IMF that his country can meet its financial targets. Photograph: Patricia de Melo ...
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ND Leader Mitsotakis: The Government is Playing with Fire
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a clear warning to the government over the completion of the second review of the Greek programme. Mitsotakis said it is a necessary prerequisite to secure that at least until July we will not face again a new credit event. In an interview with newspaper Macedonia, the main opposition […]
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Black Greek Members Are Sharing Their Immigration Stories Using #D9Immigrants
Members of Black Greek Letter Organizations from the Divine 9 have taken to Instagram to share their stories of how their families immigrated to the United States for better opportunities. While many of the stories surfaced online have been centered around ...
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Greek Navy cannon vessel turns away Turkish warship from Aegean islets: ministry
Greece's Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that a Greek Navy cannon vessel and Greek Coast Guard patrol vessels turned away a Turkish flotilla away from what are known in Greece as the Imia islets and in Turkey as the Kardak islets. According to an ...
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Turkish minister urges Germany to reject soldier asylum requests: media
… the failed putsch. On Thursday, Greece's Supreme Court denied … Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece in a helicopter the day … migration deal with Athens if Greece does not reconsider. (Reporting by …
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Greece must step up reforms or risk losing IMF support
… in the report reveals that Greece's public debt is … ." It further emphasizes that Greece's public debt and … ; in the long run if Greece is unable to replace highly …
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Turkey provokes Greece big, sends Chief of General Staff to disputed islet of Imia
Tension went high between Greece and Turkey on Sunday, after Ankara sent the Chief of General Staff and the top chiefs of the three Armed Forces to pay a visit to the highly disputed islet of Imia, a small uninhabited island in the Aegean Sea. The provocation took place two […]
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Greek, Turkish warships in brief faceoff near Greek islets
Greek and Turkish warships were involved Sunday in a brief faceoff near a group of disputed Greek islets in the Aegean, coinciding with renewed tensions between Athens and Ankara. The Greek defence ministry said a Turkish navy missile boat, "along with two ...
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New Marc Poll Shows New Democracy Leads SYRIZA by Double
A new poll done by the Marc polling company for the Greek newspaper Proto Thema shows that the opposition, New Democracy has double the votes of SYRIZA. The opposition has been calling for snap elections for months now, however, Prime Minister Tsipras has remained adamant that elections are not necessary and refuses to consider holding them. […]
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Swift Bailout Completion Means Faster Privatization Revenues, Official Says
According to a senior official at Greece’s privatization fund, much is hinging on the country receiving and completing a swift bailout program, Reuters reports. On Saturday the senior official commented that as talks between Athens and foreign lenders over energy as well as other subjects have dragged on for months it has stalled Greece’s return […]
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Greece Wants Its Lenders To Stop Bullying
The next few weeks will be interesting to see whether or not the European Union and the European Central Bank really care about the wellbeing of Greece and the Greek economy. The original reason for the bailout of Greece was to ‘protect the country ...
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Euro zone bailout fund: Greek public debt is manageable
BRUSSELS Jan 29 Greece's public debt can be manageable, the euro zone bailout fund said on Sunday, responding to a leaked report by the International Monetary Fund that the country's debt will explode to 275 percent of GDP by 2060. A spokesman for the ...
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Greece: Plan Your Trip!
As far as culture goes, few destinations can top Greece. It’s the birthplace of western civilization and home to the Acropolis and many other iconic archaeological sites. Its natural landscapes aren’t too shabby either, with both olive groves and ski ...
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ESM: GREEK Debt Manageable if Reforms Implemented
The GREEK debt is manageable if the agreed reforms are fully implemented, responds European Stability Mechanism (ESM) after the leak of IMF's ...
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4 real people share their biggest money triumphs of the last year
Trying to think up some New Year’s resolutions you can actually hit in 2017? These real stories of financial triumph may get the inspirational juices flowing. From knocking out debt to saving enough to travel the world, these four have one thing in common: Each achieved a major money goal last year. ‘I QUIT MY JOB TO TRAVEL THE WORLD.’ Courtesy of Stephanie Craig _Stephanie Craig, 32, social media consultant, currently in Vienna, Austria_ "For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to see the world — my childhood dream was to become a National Geographic photographer. As an adult, however, I settled into a rewarding sales career that kept me trapped in an office all day. But everything changed in the spring of 2015. Finalizing my divorce lit a fire under me to really start living and to financially prioritize my passion for travel. I kept my job as a sales rep for a Philadelphia software company, where I earned a comfortable, but highly variable commission-based income, and focused on curbing expenses like eating out and drinking with friends. I even downgraded my car, opting for an old model I bought in cash. Then I got serious about my credit, paying off $7,000 of debt and bumping up my FICO score from 585 to over 700. I also saved up $18,000 in my travel fund that I was hoping would last me about a year. Then six months ago — 14 months after I started preparing — I quit my job and left for a cross-country road trip, before hopping from Cyprus to Greece to Bulgaria and beyond. I’m currently in Vienna with plans to explore Jordan and Southeast Asia in the coming year. The best part is that I’ve landed a great job as a location-independent social media consultant — adding some serious breathing room to my budget — which means I’m not blowing through my travel fund, which sits at about $12,000, all that quickly. My new job affords me more comfortable travel accommodations and helps me kick into my savings account and retirement fund. I’m loving this nomadic lifestyle so much that I can’t imagine settling back into a traditional 9-to-5. Turning this dream into a reality was easily my biggest, and most rewarding, financial accomplishment of 2016." ‘I PAID OFF $14,000 OF CREDIT CARD DEBT.’ Courtesy of Patrick Antinozzi _Patrick Antinozzi, 27, content strategist in Toronto, Canada_ "Two years ago, I was completely broke. After 10 years of running a family manufacturing business with my dad, the company went under, and we found ourselves unemployed and scared. To see my family through the following few months, I used credit cards to keep us afloat. This dark period made me ask myself what I wanted. I'm a pretty techie guy and had always been curious about web design and content marketing. So I spent my spare time reading up on the industry, diving into articles and scouring blogs. I loved it, and began strategizing how I could start my own web design business — which I ultimately did in May 2015. Then I spent the rest of the year refining my newfound skills, while working as a window washer to pay the bills. Meanwhile, I was grappling with $14,000 of credit card debt I’d racked up during unemployment. I kept my head down, focusing on my new business and looking for full-time work in my new industry. Finally, my dedication paid off when I landed a content specialist position at a tech startup last December. My workload was a bit intense, but working both jobs allowed me to throw huge chunks of cash toward my debt — up to $2,000 in some months. I also consolidated my debt into one low-interest personal loan, which provided some extra relief. Seven months later, in July 2016, I finally crossed the finish line. The accomplishment was both surreal and liberating. Now, my web design business makes up about 30% of my total income. It took a good nine months to get to that point, but I’d say it’s been worth every bit of time and attention." ‘I FINALLY PURCHASED SHARES OF MY WISH-LIST STOCK.’ Courtesy of Mabel Nunez _Mabel Nunez, 33, investing educator and stock analyst in New York, N.Y._ "I began building my portfolio nearly a decade ago because I wanted to save and invest enough to fund my personal freedom. Even as a green 20-something, I knew I never wanted to be weighed down by financial stress. This mindset, combined with my frugal nature, has paid off. I invested a sizeable chunk of cash in 2008, when the market was down, and gradually grew my positions in different stocks over time. My portfolio’s doubled since I began, bringing financial empowerment with it. I wanted to kick it up a notch in 2016 by investing in a major company: Buying Amazon stock had been on my bucket list for a while — it's making big waves in multiple industries — but the price was always too steep. Over the years, I’ve missed multiple chances to buy because I thought there'd be better times down the line, but was particularly discouraged to see it hit the $700 mark, after being in the $200s in 2014. After the Brexit-induced market meltdown in June, though, Amazon stock was in the $600s. That dip gave me the nudge I needed to pull the trigger, snatching up a few shares. Things have recovered handsomely since then, and I plan on hanging onto my stock for many years — possibly acquiring more if the opportunity presents itself. I know that low-fee stock funds, as opposed to individual stocks, are a good starting point for people who aren't as well-versed in the industry as I am. But snagging shares of my dream stock this year was too exciting to pass up." SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER
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20-Year Prison Sentence Handed Down to Monk, Abbot of Greek Monastery
A monk and the abbot of a Mt Athos monastery have been found guilty for crimes that will see them serving prison time if they are found, sources have reported. Antypas and Monk Methodios of the Mt. Athos monastery have been sentenced by a Greek court in ...
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GREECE Refuses to Extradite 50 Turkish Citizens Accused of Terrorism
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – GREECE refused to extradite 50 Turkish citizens that are accused in Turkey of being members of organizations recognized as ...
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CMFRI to boost marine fish seed production
The future of GREECE'S aquaculture industry is important for the country as a whole, as it tries to claw back years of lost competitiveness. Six years of ...
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IMF Confidential Report Looks at What Went Wrong
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has constructed a 38-page document which details what went wrong so far in the bailout program as well what circumstances the organization might still participate in the Greek bailout, according to sources. According to the confidential document, the IMF is still pushing for more structural reforms before signing on to the […]
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58 Refugees and Migrants Arrived in the Last 3 Days on the Aegean Islands
A total of 58 migrants and refugees arrived on the northern Greek islands in the last three days. 47 persons arrived on Lesvos and 11 on Samos while no arrivals were recorded on Chios. According to police, on Sunday morning 10,124 persons that have sought asylum in Greece and whose cases are not yet completed […]
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“We lost ACCEPT IT” Greek exminister and arch Remainer blasts Labour”s Brexit rebels
EU critic and economist Yanis Varoufakis, who backed the UK’s Remain campaign, said politicians should be focussing on securing an “interim agreement” with the EU following the Brexit vote. Speaking on BBC One’s Andrew Marr Show, he slammed Labour ...
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Light earthquake, 4.5 mag was detected near southern Greece
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Sunday, southern Greece kilometers (0 miles) from southern Greece. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The 4.5-magnitude earthquake was ...
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News: GREEK ambassador to Brazil killed by wife's lover, police say
Police contend Greece's ambassador to Brazil was killed by his wife's lover — a military police officer — and the widow is being questioned in the ...
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Military chief Akar pays surprise visit to Kardak islets amid tense relations with Greece
Turkish Chief of Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar carries out an inspection on TCG Meltem torpedo boat, while a small GREEK patrol boat passing next to the ...
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Turkish Warship With Army Chief On Board Sails into Greek Waters Near Imia; Military on High Alert
A FAC is a small, fast, agile and offensive warship armed with anti-ship missiles, guns or torpedoes. The Greece gunboat Krateos made contact with the Turkish ship and requested that they depart from Greek waters. After a few minutes, the Turkish FAC ...
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The 26th annual Runciman lecture: Greece in the Balkans: A Cohabitation of Past, Present and Future – 2 February
This event is open to all and free to attend. No booking is necessary. Please direct any queries to chs@kcl.ac.uk. As is the case with most of Europe, cultural syncretism in the Balkans permeates all aspects of life. Culinary habits, education, even ...
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Football-loving Schulz sets sights on leading Germany as he leaves EU post behind
By Madeline Chambers BERLIN (Reuters) - Martin Schulz, nominated by Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) on Sunday to run against conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel in the September election, knows how it feels to have his dreams shattered. With the SPD trailing the conservatives by double digits and little prospect of unseating Merkel and forming a left alliance, dealing with setbacks may stand Schulz in good stead. A familiar face in Germany thanks to his full-blooded commitment to Europe, Schulz often took to the airwaves to argue about the Greek debt crisis, Britain's vote to exit the EU, or refugees.
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Turkish navy ship approaches Greek island of Imia (photos of Turkish operation)
… island complex of Imia in Greek waters. The Turkish chief of … full blown naval conflict between Greece and Turkey in 1996. The … crisis. According to reports, the Greek gunboat “Krateos” requested the Turkish …
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Turkish gunboat with army chief sails into GREEK waters; military on high alert
The Turkish gunboat was escorted by several assault craft carrying commandos, which also circled the islet that brought Greece and Turkey to the ...
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Celebrating 20 Years of Greek Professorship at St. Louis University
The Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professorship has given 20 years to the University of Missouri. The post Celebrating 20 Years of Greek Professorship at St. Louis University appeared first on The National Herald.
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Anastasiades, Tsipras Talk Cyprus’ Security, Lagging Unity Deal
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades met Greek Premier Alexis Tsipras over unity hopes and who would guarantee security. The post Anastasiades, Tsipras Talk Cyprus’ Security, Lagging Unity Deal appeared first on The National Herald.
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Israel, Greece, Cyprus Agree to Enhance Ties
The Algemeiner reports: The leaders of the Israeli, Greek and Cypriot parliaments signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to increase cooperation and enhance ties between the three Mediterranean allies. The signing took place at the Israeli Knesset ...
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Averting disaster
The situation in GREECE today is very unfair to its citizens. By the final months of 2014, the country had made considerable fiscal strides, had managed ...
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New IDs to be issued under security deal with US
GREECE'S compliance with the terms of a memorandum it signed with US on security and terrorism will be evaluated in February, the Citizens' ...
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Hollywood director sees one-woman show's potential
The play is directed by Hollywood film and television director Joel Zwick, most recognised for the romantic comedy success My Big Fat GREEK Wedding ...
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World Jewish Congress chief hails GREEK-Israeli relations
Greece is a key player in the Mediterranean and the strengthening of ties with Israel on a political and military level is an important development given ...
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