Interamerican announced the launch of a pilot programe promoting a new extrovert sales point in the framework of a wider distribution development ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Survey: Pharmaceutical market began recovering in GREECE during 2015
Reducing public pharmaceutical spending is a basic tool of Greek authorities to limit health spending in the country, through a series of price cuts, ...
Dangerous times
GREECE has already suffered from mistaken or garbled messages from Washington. Right now, every Greek American and his cousin suddenly appear ...
Farmers Block National Highway at Tempi for Two Hours in 'Symbolic…
... with the participation of all farmer protest roadblocks in various parts of GREECE. To this end, the Nikaia farmers invited protesting farmers throughout ...
Cyprus, Malta and Greece to sign shipping cooperation agreement
The 5th trilateral ministerial meeting between Greece, Cyprus and Malta on maritime issues took place in Piraeus, Athens on Friday, have decided to meet again on March 29 to sign a declaration of inte
Police: 1 fraternity brother dead, 1 arrested after fight
We offer our deepest condolences to Caleb's family and friends, the Men of Pennsylvania Lambda, and the IUP Greek Community on the loss of Brother Zweig. As new details emerge, we will continue to monitor and review the situation along with local and ...
Controversial Trump’s EU candidate Ted Malloch shocks Greeks
Short and shocking. But possibly also just stupid. Trump’s leading candidate for the post of US ambassador to the European Union, Ted Malloch, is said to have revealed the intentions of the US administration to Greece’s debt crisis. Malloch’s statement have set at least the Greek media on alert, his […]
Scout Sunday at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
NORWALK — Boy Scouts from Troop 14 participated in the Sunday service at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church. Scouts across the country observe Scout Sunday early in February, to coincide with the Boy Scouts of America’s anniversary, and to show ...
'Gyrobowl' serves up Greek food on American day
There were was little football paraphernalia to be found at the second and last day of “Gyrobowl,” coinciding with Super Bowl Sunday — but there were heapings of traditional Greek food. The annual Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church event has been about ...
Levadiakos
GREEK Super League – Follow the Football match between Levadiakos and Platanias live with Eurosport. The match starts at 17:30 on 6 February ...
Superstar duo Yuja Wang, Leonidas Kavakos have a meaty program in store for Seattle fans
… awards in classical music, the Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos, along with … from his home in Athens, Greece. “The creations we admire embody … scene in the mid-1980s. The Greek violinist maintains a formidable schedule …
Shooting victim killed in Greektown
… who was gunned down in Greektown early Sunday is Toronto…
Korean diva Sumi Jo calms her stage stress by washing clothes
Although her world tour last year to mark her 30th anniversary as a professional singer was meant to pay tribute to Maria Callas on the latter’s 40th death year, South Korea’s opera superstar Sumi Jo does not think the Greek-American soprano can be ...
Trump EU Ambassador Candidate Ted Malloch: “Strong Reason for Greece to Leave the Euro”
The Pappas Post is the personal news and blog site of Gregory C. Pappas and includes curated news of interest to Greeks and those who love Greece, as well as the personal blog posts from Gregory Pappas' personal and professional experiences. The Pappas ...
Understanding Albanian nationality and regional political-security consequences
At the same time, the Serbs (either from Serbia or from Montenegro) and the GREEKS considered themselves as a nation (i.e., ethnic groups which had ...
The eight types of love according to the ancient Greeks
1. Eros (Passionate Love)– Taking its name from the Greek god of fertility, Eros best defines our modern concept of romantic love. Eros is primal, powerful, and intense. It is guided by lust, pleasure, and infatuation – and it often involves a loss of ...
Recipe for Matsata Makaronia – Greek Homemade Pasta Ribbons
Written by GreekBoston.com in Authentic Greek Food Recipes, Greek Macaroni Dishes Comments Off on Recipe for Matsata Makaronia – Greek Homemade Pasta Ribbons This recipe is common on the island of Folgendros where people all over the island make these ...
Greek Filippos Lemos got married with Marianna Goulandris
Greek Filippos Lemos and Marianna Goulandris got married at the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sophia near Hyde Park, west London on February 4th. Among the guests in attendance King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess ...
Schaeuble and IMF’s Thomsen agree to increase pressure on Greece
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble and the International Monetary Fund finally agreed on the Greek debt issue. However what they agreed upon is not what Greece would like to expect. Schaeuble and the IMF’s responsible for Europen Poul Thomsen agreed to a common hard-line, that translates into to increase pressure […]
Greek Style Revithia Sto Fourno (Chickpeas with Caramelized Onions Recipe)
We begin making the Greek Style Revithia Sto Fourno (Chickpeas with Caramelized Onions Recipe) by soaking the chickpea for 8 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven at 180 degree Celsius for 10 minutes. Then pressure the cook the chickpeas in the same water ...
Abandoned in the Isles: The Growing Refugee Crisis in Greece
Thanos Dimadis (www.dimadis.com) is a journalist who lives in New York. He grew up in Brussels and was born in Athens. Thanos is a member of the International Association of Journalists. Previously, he worked as a correspondent from Washington DC, Brussels ...
The Death of Liberalism in Greece
The fate of Greece’s ‘Blairites’ provides a bitter lesson for centre-left parties across Europe, argues Thimios Tzallas. It is very often argued that the European Union and the International Monetary Fund got it wrong with the Greek crisis.
Memo From Cyprusia: Cyprus Fears Russian Meddling in Its Settlement Talks
Russia’s possible support for anti-establishment forces in Europe have Cypriots wondering whether it is determined to thwart a settlement between Greek and Turkish partisans.
Debt and Investments the Focus of PM's Visit to Paris, Gov't…
Responding to ND's claim that GREEK Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had used the state aircraft “to go on holiday,” the government issued a detailed ...
Thinking of travelling to France, Turkey, Spain, Belgium and Greece? Here's some safety advice
Travel advice has been issued for France, Turkey, Spain, Belgium and Greece after a terror suspect was shot at the Louvre in France this week. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice to British tourists, holidaymakers and ...
Nick Greece Went Paragliding Through Iran and it was way More Chill than the Stereotype
Iran has some issues. No doubt. But so does America. So does England, Japan, and Russia. But people living in these countries all have something in common: they’re humans, just trying to make it through the day-to-day, trying to provide for families, or ...
Local Jobs: Smith-Corcoran Funeral Homes, New York Life, St Nectarios GREEK Orthodox Church
Here are some jobs pulled from the Patch Jobs Board. Click through to read about the position find out how to apply. You'll find ...
Tsipras’ Jet Made Secret Paris Stop after Lisbon EU Meeting
Greek Premier Alexis Tsipras' office said he made an unannounced stop in Paris on the way back a Lisbon EU meeting. The post Tsipras’ Jet Made Secret Paris Stop after Lisbon EU Meeting appeared first on The National Herald.
President: Maronite demand for return of their villages justified
The Maronites of Cyprus’ demand for the return of their four villages in the Turkish occupied areas under Greek Cypriot administration, is fair and completely justified, said President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades on Sunday. Speaking during the ...
Help with some details for Greece trip
My husband and I (late 50s) have pretty well nailed down our 11 day trip to Greece in mid- to late September but have some additional questions. Thanks for your earlier suggestions. Here's the plan: DAYS 1-2 Athens - arrive 9 a.m. from eastern U.S. Spend 2 ...
Turkey calls for talks with Greece to ease tensions
Relations between the two have worsened following a standoff over disputed islands.
'Worlds Apart' Screening with Director at Chicago theater
The film is set in modern day Greece, and follows three stories of love between a foreigner and a Greek. "Worlds Apart" stars Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons, Tawfeek Barhom, Niki Vakali, Andrea Osvart and Maria Kavoyianni. The director, Christopher Papakaliatis ...
Greece On Brink Again as IMF, EU Clash over Solution
As Greece teeters on the brink of another loan default, its major creditors are once again at an impasse over how best to deal with the country’s already sizeable debt and bailout programme. With the IMF arguing that the bailout solution, as it stands ...
GREEK State revenues exceed target in January 2017
Tax revenues in January 2017 exceeded budget targets by 258 million euros, the newly created Independent Authority for Public Revenues (AADE) ...
GREEK Atomic energy body: No health risk from radioactive material in garbage
The GREEK Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE) said on Monday there are no public health concerns following the discovery of traceable quantities of ...
Bailout Cuts in Greece Course Sharp Decline in Teachers on Staff in Secondary Schools
The Greek bailout not only came with financial restructuring and pension cuts but also included mass hiring freezes that could continue to affect how children are taught in secondary schools. The hiring freeze in combination with a large numbers of ...
IMF position, forecasts on Greek economy, program unveiled on Mon.
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) long-awaited proposals and observations for the Greek program and the country's crisis-battered economy will officially be unveiled on Monday with a report presented to the Fund's executive directors, although press ...
One migrant killed, 45 rescued off Turkish coast en route to Greece
One migrant was killed and 45 others were rescued off a coast on Turkey’s northern Aegean Sea en route to Greece’s Lesbos Island early Feb. 5.
IHG Rewards Club Gives Dream Trip to Bride that Traveled on Honeymoon with In-Laws
Read my Advertiser Disclosure policy to learn more. Newlyweds Arsalaan Sever and Huma Mobin had planned out a romantic 10-day honeymoon in Greece but husband Arsalaan wasn’t able to get his Visa in time. Rather than forgo the nonrefundable trip ...
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All the best Greek favors come together in this EPIC cheesy quesadilla, topped with an easy homemade Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce! Pistachio Cookies with Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate. Loaded with pistachios and dark chocolate covered pomegranate ...
Turkey Blasts Kammenos, Greek Military On Alert
Turkey ramped up criticism of Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos for speaking out against Turkish provocations over Imia. The post Turkey Blasts Kammenos, Greek Military On Alert appeared first on The National Herald.
Varoufakis Tells Tsipras to Dump Greece’s Creditors
Former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis said Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras should walk away from the country's international creditors. The post Varoufakis Tells Tsipras to Dump Greece’s Creditors appeared first on The National Herald.
Parliament President Denies Tsakalotos Rift Over Economy
Greek Parliament President Nikos Voutsis said there is no schism with Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos over the handling of the economy. The post Parliament President Denies Tsakalotos Rift Over Economy appeared first on The National Herald.
Samaras Says Politics Halted Troika Greece Debt Relief OK
Former prime minister Antonis Samaras said the country's lenders prevented debt relief in 2014 because of political worries and fears. The post Samaras Says Politics Halted Troika Greece Debt Relief OK appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Farmer Road Blocks Keep Cargo from FYROM
Greek producers were unable to send tens of thousands of cargo to FYROM because of border road blocks set up by protesting farmers. The post Greek Farmer Road Blocks Keep Cargo from FYROM appeared first on The National Herald.
Armchair travel: John and Karen Clark's cruise of the GREEK isles
Armchair travel: John and Karen Clark's cruise of the GREEK isles ... This GREEK isles cruise was by Royal Caribbean International and began with one ...
Wedding stories: Alexa & Brian; pair has 'big fat GREEK wedding' at bride's childhood church
The wedding of Alexa Kaklamanos and Brian Card, of Groton, Mass., took place July 9, 2016, at St. Philip GREEK Orthodox Church in Nashua - the ...
For Ski With a Sea View, Greece is the Word!
Climbing, hiking and skiing are popular pastimes in magnificently mountainous Greece. Yet despite the existence of various knowledgeable, experienced and helpful societies and individuals, a detailed and practical guidebook to accompany the hobby was hard ...
Charity turns old blankets into winter coats for refugees
[In this Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, a migrant sews a blanket, at a tiny coat workshop charity called Naomi in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, which is working long hours to collect and wash discarded blankets and turn them into wearable coats. The blankets are mostly army issue gray with red stitching and are distributed as aid at the sprawling refugee and migrant encampments, and are being recycled into practical coats for the vulnerable refugees who are facing a harsh winter. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)]THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — It's been a miserable winter in Greece, especially for the many thousands of refugees staying in tents in old factories and warehouses. At a tiny workshop in the northern city of Thessaloniki, they're trying to make a little bit of a difference.
Greek debt crisis: an existentialist drama with no good end in sight
Sartre’s Huis Clos has three damned souls arguing in a room for eternity. Greece has Tsipras, Schäuble and Lagarde. Now there’s a fourth: enter stage right Donald Trump