Greece condemned the deadly bombing attack that took place at the Coptic church of St. George, in the city of Tanta, Egypt, on Palm Sunday. “We unequivocally condemn terrorism in all its forms… Such instances of barbaric, blind violence will not ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Greece jumps 7 spots in World Economic Forum’s tourism competitiveness list
Greece has risen seven spots to reach the 24th position in the latest global tourism competitiveness ranking released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Thursday. Spain, France and Germany continue to top the travel and tourism rankings in the World ...
GREEKS come together for Autism Awareness Month
If you're wondering why the Campanile, Memorial Union and several GREEK houses were lit with blue lights last week, ask any member of Theta Delta ...
Students should keep an open mind for Spring Fling
As we approach the end of the school year, there are still many things to do before this year is in the books from GREEK Week and Spring Fling to ...
Dr. Seuss inspired event “Fishpong” kicks off GREEK Hour
At the start of GREEK Hour, groups of students gathered at the center of the HUB-Robeson Center lawn to play “Fishpong” during Relay for Life.
A Greek-American Voted for Trump; Months Later her Husband Deported
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – Roberto Beristain walked south over the border into Mexico late Tuesday night, 20 years after he crossed the same boundary into […] The post A Greek-American Voted for Trump; Months Later her Husband Deported appeared first on The National Herald.
Our Everyday Greek: At Easter Clink Red Eggs and Say Χριστός Ανέστη in Greek
By Dimitra Pontoporou At Greek Easter we dye red eggs. The red color symbolizes Christ’s blood and the egg itself the resurrection, the new life. […] The post Our Everyday Greek: At Easter Clink Red Eggs and Say Χριστός Ανέστη in Greek appeared first on The National Herald.
Letter to the Editor: Sadly, the Greek Sprit Of Revolution is Fizzling
To the Editor: Each year, March 25th and April 1st mark the days when revolutionary Greeks took up arms against the Ottomans and the EOKA […] The post Letter to the Editor: Sadly, the Greek Sprit Of Revolution is Fizzling appeared first on The National Herald.
French FinMin Sapin: An Overall Agreement on Debt is Necessary
An agreement with the IMF on the Greek debt is necessary, French Finance Minister Michel Sapin said on the sidelines of the Ecofin meeting in Malta. “If there is no agreement on the sustainability of the Greek debt, markets will not regain their confidence in Greece and the country’s return to the markets will not […]
One in Three GREEKS Paid Zero Tax in 2016
Nine out of ten GREEKS declared incomes below 20,000 euros last year while 31.8 percent of taxpayers did not pay any taxes, according to newspaper ...
GREEK students sing out against cancer
They were there to watch Oklahoma State University's GREEK students perform “Princes of Pop”-themed musical numbers to benefit Coaches vs.
Writ seeks removal of GREEK goddess from Bangladesh Supreme Court
A writ petition filed with a Bangladesh high court on Sunday sought removal of the statue of GREEK goddesses from the Supreme Court premises, ...
Michelle Rodriguez looked like a steel Greek goddess at the "Fate of the Furious" premiere
Okay, who’s all revved up for Fate of the Furious? (Pun ABSOLUTELY intended, obviously.) If we weren’t before, we are now, thanks to Michelle Rodriguez’s gorgeous dress at the Fate of the Furious premiere. This is the eighth installment in the Fast ...
Greece’s creditors must act to end the gridlock
As an economic recovery gathers strength in even the more troubled parts of the eurozone’s periphery, the desperate situation in which Greece remains mired becomes ever more apparent. Almost a quarter of the workforce is unemployed. Growth stalled at the ...
After Two Decades of Efforts, EU Fines, Greece Fails To Get Citizens to Recycle Rubbish
ATHENS (AFP) – A steady stream of EU fines and two decades of trying have failed to get recycling off the ground in Greece, where eco-awareness is only half-heartedly promoted by authorities. According the European environment agency, only 16 percent ...
Twenty Thousand Scientists Left Greece in Five Years; Startups Funded by Parents
About 20,000 scientists left Greece to work abroad in the 2009-2014 period, while 83.5 percent of startups are funded by home savings, said Deputy Minister of Research and Technology Costas Fotakis. The deputy spoke at the opening of the fourth scientific ...
Greek PM Tsipras: Debt Relief Prerequisite to Legislate New Measures
The mid-term debt relief measures so that Greece can enter the quantitative easing (QE) program is the prerequisite to vote for the new measures, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Sunday. Addressing the SYRIZA Central Committee, the party leader ...
Greece Condemns Deadly Bomb Attack in Egypt
Greece’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack that took place in a Coptic church in Egypt, killing at least 25 people and leaving scores injured, in an announcement on Sunday. “Shocked at the deadly bombing attack that took ...
Historical Musings #25: Ancient Greece
As discussed in a previous Historical Musings post, despite my love of historical fiction I have never really felt drawn to novels set in the ancient world. I’m not sure why this should be, but I have certainly read very few books set in Ancient Rome ...
Aesop's take on the Cyprob
But the GREEK Cypriots, despite being the weaker party, have demonised ... The executive authority is shared by the GREEK Cypriot president and the ...
Akinci sees greater role for UN in new round of talks
This was the approach taken following UN intervention in the process in 2004 resulting in the Annan plan being rejected by GREEK Cypriots as it was ...
Writ seeks removal of GREEK goddess from SC premises
Writ seeks removal of GREEK goddess from SC premises ... The statue of GREEK goddess was set up on the Supreme Court premises in December last.
After Years of Delays, Greece’s First Official Mosque Sees May Opening’
ATHENS – A state-paid official mosque – the first in Greece – will open in May, a month later than expected, the government said, despite […] The post After Years of Delays, Greece’s First Official Mosque Sees May Opening’ appeared first on The National Herald.
Q&A: Mormon grandmother, refugee camp manager never stops caring for others
The 53-year-old EMT and certified disaster relief coordinator is manager of Oinofyta Refugee Camp near Athens, GREECE. Most Oinofyta residents ...
Earthquake Jolts Prilep, Epicenter in Greece
A III-IV magnitude earthquake jolted Prilep and its surrounding on Sunday morning at 7:39 am. The epicenter of the 3.9-magnitude earthquake was located in neighboring Greece, said the Seismological Observatory within the Skopje-based Faculty of Natural ...
Spring Radish and Snap Pea Greek Salad
Spring is here and it’s time to enjoy this seasonal Greek salad full of juicy, sweet snap peas and spicy, crisp radishes! I just couldn’t resist making a snap pea salad and then it seemed perfect to balance them with radishes and tie it all together ...
Flirting with the abyss
Our partners and creditors have decided, anyway, that GREECE cannot be forced to implement reforms against its will. Consequently, they have agreed ...
Lisenbee: Urban thinking rears its nonsensical head again
Brighton · Bloomfield · Canandaigua · Fairport · East Rochester · Gates-Chili · GREECE · Henrietta · Irondequoit · Penfield · Pittsford · Wayne County ...
Dikili-Lesbos ferry service set to boost tourist exchange
A new ferry service between a Turkish Aegean port town and the nearby Greek island of Lesbos will benefit tourists as well as businesses in both countries, a local official said on April 9.
‘More austerity after Greek debt relief’
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said that additional austerity measures could be imposed on the nation if the European lenders agree on a debt relief. Tsipras said Sunday, while briefing his party members about the results of a meeting the previous ...
A minefield for the next government
In that case, GREECE will face the worst-case scenario. The new electoral law was carefully designed so that the next prime minister would not be able ...
Shipping rate request from Cameroon to GREECE by Air
Shipping rate request from Cameroon to GREECE by Air. The enquirer requires a shipping rate for Personal belongings: clothes, books, shoes, some ...
Greek Style Chicken Kebab
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes. In a large bowl, add chicken, olives, onion, 1 garlic clove, lemon juice + zest, basil or oregano, 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper. Toss to combine and coat the chicken evenly. Let ...
Following Crimes, Greece Want to Deport Released Foreign Convicts
ATHENS – Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis wants to ship some 150 foreign convicts, including those given early releases, to be sent back to their own […] The post Following Crimes, Greece Want to Deport Released Foreign Convicts appeared first on The National Herald.
After Pension Cut Deal, Tsakalotos Promises Offsetting Measures
ATHENS – Greece’s latest surrender to international creditors has left Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos trying to explain to SYRIZA dissidents and weary Greeks that it […] The post After Pension Cut Deal, Tsakalotos Promises Offsetting Measures appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Minister Says Ballyhooed Hellenikon Project Will Never Happen
ATHENS – Greek Transport and Infrastructure Minister Christos Spirtzis said despite what was seen as a done deal for a 7.9-billion euro ($8.564 billion) scheme […] The post Greek Minister Says Ballyhooed Hellenikon Project Will Never Happen appeared first on The National Herald.
The Perfect Storm
By Antonis H. Diamataris In 2009, when then-new Greek Ambassador to the United States Vassilis Kaskarelis visited our offices to make our acquaintance, he made […] The post The Perfect Storm appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek's Pizzeria to join Frankfort restaurant scene
Greek’s Pizzeria will soon be open on the courthouse square in Frankfort in what was formerly Jack & Jill Children’s Shoppe at 5 N. Jackson St. John Virtue, who also owns Pepe’s and Johnny V’s Main Street Grille & Sports Pub, will open the new ...
Greek parties now held in 1862 Lounge
According to Corey Roberson, head of Greek life and student success and engagement coach, it has been decided that Greek parties will now be held in the 1862 Lounge instead of the suites. Roberson stated that the change had already been under consideration ...
With one week to go, thousands of Turkish expats cast votes for referendum
A Turkish man living in GREECE casts a vote for the upcoming constitutional referendum in the Turkish Consulate in Athens on April 8, 2017.
Tsipras tells Merkel “Game Over!” Background Eurogroup Malta
“Angela, once you called me about my finance minister. Now, I call you about yours.” This is what Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday, two days before the Eurogroup meeting in Malta on April 7,2017. It was Tsipras’ phone call to Merkel that unblocked the deadlock and led an agreement … The post Tsipras tells Merkel “Game Over!” Background Eurogroup Malta appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Foreign Ministry announcement on the deadly bombing attack in Egypt
Shocked at the deadly bombing attack that took place at the Coptic church of St. George, in the city of Tanta, Egypt, we unequivocally condemn terrorism in all its forms.Such instances of barbaric, blind violence will not impinge on the tolerant and multi-faith nature of Egyptian society.Greece stands at the side of its friend Egypt and addresses it deep condolences to the victims’ loved ones, the Egyptian people and their government.
What's on at the library, April 9, 2017
Their latest book, GREEK Cafes & Milk Bars of Australia, has seen Leonard touring around the country, sharing research and memories with audiences, ...
lantavos projects breaks down single rectangular volume to create greek house
... settlement of kampos, at the cycladic island of paros, GREECE. the physical presence of the house is enhanced by the rural, mediterranean landscape ...
Greek PM says debt relief is a condition for more austerity
ATHENS GREECE will implement additional austerity measures agreed with its official creditors on condition of further debt relief that will enable the ...
Missile attack on Syria in line with supporting terrorists, Greek Prof.
Athens, April 9, IRNA – The US missile attack on a Syrian airfield which was actively used against terrorists, took place in line with Washington’s policy to support terrorists, a professor at the Greek University of Panteion said on Saturday.
German Finance Minister: "No Need For Action" Regarding GREEK Debt
VALLETTA (Alliance News) - "There is no new need for action" regarding debt relief for Greece as floated by the International Monetary Fund, German ...
KSU Flash-A-Thon receives strong participation
As GREEK chair, Peters helps with coordination between Kent State's GREEK life community and Flash-A-Thon events. She said Saturday's event ...
Discover the beautiful GREEK Islands
For many travellers, Greece brings to mind images of a trip to the GREEK islands, with whitewashed houses, stunning beaches and warm temperatures.