How the world sees Greece
She's famed for her sensational figure. And Lydia Bright, 27, made the most of it as she posted a series of sizzling snaps from her Grecian holiday. Wearing a blue bikini, the former TOWIE star displayed her ample cleavage and toned stomach against …
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Greece’s exit from the memoranda is a common goal for both the Greek government and its European partners, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said in an […] The post Greece’s Exit from Memoranda is Government and European Partners’ Goal, Dijsselbloem Says appeared first on The National Herald.
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Qatari investors Al Rayyan responded to a statement made by Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos that the company’s decision to stop investing in Greece is “fake news”. On Saturday, Al Rayyan Greece, a Qatari state company, issued a new ...
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Police say a total of 168 Syrian refugees have crossed into Greece over its land border with Turkey. Police say that while border crossings, over land or sea, are everyday occurrences what is unusual in this case is that the ...
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) Panathinaikos failed to win for the fourth time in five rounds when it lost to host Panetolikos 2-0 in the Greek league on Saturday. Panetolikos’ first win of the season moved it up to ninth. Panathinaikos, which began the season with ...
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Getting home from the GREEK Theater would be a lot easier if you lived in this two-bedroom condo in Los Feliz. It sits right on Griffith Park Boulevard, ...
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Just a week after freshman, Max Gruver, died in an alleged hazing incident, GREEK activity is still banned at the state's flagship school. As a result ...
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Piazza's death caused an outpouring of efforts to end hazing, outrage from the community, new proposed federal legislation and changes to GREEK life ...
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Egypt forward Amr Warda scored his second goal of the season for GREEK side Atromitos, opening the scoring in a 3-0 Super League home win over ...
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Elvin said that security arrangements put in place in countries such as GREECE were designed to ensure that potential terrorists were identified long ...
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Greece is a pillar of stability in a region that is still extremely unstable, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Saturday at the 72nd UN General Assembly in New York. Kotzias stressed that Greece follows a multidimensional external policy amid wider ...
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FILE PHOTO: A refugee walks among tents at a makeshift camp for refugees and migrants at the port of Piraeus, GREECE March 30, 2016. (Reuters).
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A British woman has been mauled to death by stray dogs after going missing in GREECE. Paramedics found the 64-year-old woman in the northern ...
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A British woman who went missing in Greece has been found dead after her body was reportedly 'mauled by stray dogs.' Rescue workers discovered the body of the woman, 64, in the northern prefecture of Rodopi, today. According to local media reports, the ...
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The Egyptian winger got his first starting role this season but Stoke City were crushed at home by Chelsea 4-0. Amr Warda (Atromitos) Egyptian forward scored the opener in his team's 3-0 win over Lamia. He started the game before being substituted in the ...
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This new project is Savoidakis bakery & patisserie in Rethymno Crete, which was entirely renovated. The 600 sqm building which houses the Savoidakis bakery & patisserie demolished and redesigned from scratch, putting the emphasis inside the store and in ...
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ATHENS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A ruling by Greece's top administrative court that two Syrian asylum seekers can be safely returned to Turkey sets a dangerous precedent for thousands of refugees, according to Amnesty International. About 62,000 refugees and ...
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Eurozone calls upon Athens to achieve economic and political stability, but says Greek economy is faring better
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The Public Assets Department of the Greek Finance Ministry suspended the permission of beach use by famous Nammos restaurant and nightclub on the island of Mykonos. Reason for the suspension was that Nammos owners built a platform and a ramp for a concert in late August thus preventing public access to the beach. According to … The post Famous Nammos loses beach contract over blocking public access appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Alternate Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos in a statement to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency on Saturday dismissed reports that Qatar has stopped any investment activity in Greece. “It is nothing more than fake news,” he said adding that such scenarios undermine Greece’s national interests. Katrougalos reassured that the financial relations between Greece and Qatar are better […]
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The three members of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) fly to London this Sunday, in order to meet next week with UK government officials, in their search for archival material that might contain information on missing persons in Cyprus during 1963-64 and 1974. Speaking to CNA, Nestoras Nestoros, the Greek Cypriot member of CMP, […]
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Thousands of students at Virginia Tech are involved in GREEK life as members of over 50 different chapters of fraternities and sororities. And with plans ...
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Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem is to arrive in Greece on Monday for talks with Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos as a prelude to the third review of the bailout program. The Dutch economist will be accompanied by the head of the Euro Working ...
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Greece will remain under supervision after it exits its current bailout and Athens must achieve "economic and political stability," the head of a group of Eurozone finance ministers said Saturday. Greece has received two multi-billion euro bailouts since 2010.
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[hurricanes]NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens and Jesse Allen * THE 2017 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON IS "EXTREMELY ACTIVE," ACCORDING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER. * THAT'S LARGELY BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN EXCELLENT CONDITIONS FOR HURRICANES TO FORM: LOW WIND SHEAR AND HIGH OCEAN TEMPERATURES. * THIS YEAR WILL SET SOME RECORDS BUT WON'T NECESSARILY BE AS BAD AS 2005. First came Harvey, which dumped unprecedented amounts of rain on Houston and the Gulf Coast. Then Irma rolled over the Virgin Islands, St. Martin, and other parts of the Caribbean before slamming into Florida. Maria stripped the roofs off of building after building in Dominica and wiped out the power infrastructure in Puerto Rico. Two of those storms first made landfall as Category 5 hurricanes, the other a Category 4. And those are just the major hurricanes (defined as Category 3 or above) of 2017 that have made landfall. Another major hurricane, Jose, threatened some already ravaged Caribbean islands before taking a turn to to the north. So far this year, there have been seven hurricanes in total, and 13 named storms. If those numbers make the 2017 hurricane season seem particularly intense, that's because it is. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization has a formal definition for an "extremely active" Atlantic hurricane season. For that to happen, storms have to generate a certain amount of accumulated cyclone energy — a measure of storm intensity, duration, and frequency. There also have to meet two out of these three conditions: 13 or more named storms, 7 or more hurricanes, and 3 or more major hurricanes. Phil Klotzbach, a meteorologist at Colorado State University, specializes in Atlantic hurricane forecasts and tracks cyclone energy. He said on Twitter that by September 20, we'd already met the definition of "extremely active," with enough cyclone energy and all three of the above conditions checked off. Hurricane season isn't over until November 30, so there's almost certainly more to come. So why do storms keep coming one after another? [hurricanes jose maria water vapor satellite sunday]NOAA "EXTREMELY ACTIVE" In many ways, 2017 has had ideal conditions for a lot of big, powerful storms, several experts told Business Insider. Two main factors have allowed these massive storms to form: the lack of an El Niño system, and the fact that the Atlantic is unusually warm. El Niño systems generate particularly warm temperatures in the Pacific, which tends to create high wind shear in the Atlantic. James Belanger, a senior meteorological scientist with The Weather Company (the group behind the Weather Channel and Weather Underground), told Business Insider that wind shear "rips storms apart" before they develop into massive systems. But this year, we've had what are referred to as "ENSO-neutral" conditions so far, meaning that there hasn't been any El Niño or La Niña system whose wind shear could prevent hurricanes. At the same time, the North Atlantic has been "quite warm," Belanger said. Warm water helps storms intensify since the weather systems absorb heat energy from the water. As NASA puts it, "the more heat energy that goes in, the more vigorously a weather system can churn." Warm ocean temperatures in the Caribbean allowed this year's storms to rapidly gain power. Maria, the most recent, is likely to set a record for being the most rapidly intensifying hurricane ever measured. [hurricane irma st martin]Gerben Van Es/Dutch Defense Ministry via AP Two combined factors affect on Atlantic temperatures: ocean heat content (a measure of heat stored by the ocean), and sea surface temperatures (measured at the top layer of the ocean). There's no simple explanation for this year's high surface temperatures and ocean heat content, according to Belanger. One possibility is that weaker trade winds and wind speeds in the Atlantic have led to less evaporation, which would normally cool the ocean more. Another factor is climate change, since data indicates that a warmer climate is likely to result in more intense hurricanes and more rapid storm intensification. Oceans absorb much of the heat that's emitted into the atmosphere, which leads to warmer water. That's one of the reasons researchers say that climate change will lead to more intense storms like the ones we've seen this year. Along with raising sea temperatures, climate change also causes sea-level rise — which makes cities more vulnerable to the storm surge that comes with hurricanes. Plus, global warming is expected to lead to a higher concentration of atmospheric water vapor and heavier rainfall. Intense rainfall can be devastating, as Harvey showed in Houston and Maria has shown in Puerto Rico. Climate change didn't cause any of the storms that we've seen this year, and we don't yet know how the changing climate affected these specific hurricanes. But climate scientists have warned that the world could see more storms as temperatures rise. If nothing else, this season could serve as an example of what we'll see in the future. "There is evidence that we are emerging from an era of messy meteorological data, where we were blind to warming seas strengthening hurricanes because the really damaging ones were rare," meteorologist Eric Holthaus wrote for Grist. "If that’s true, weather historians may look to this year as the beginning of a frightening new phase of superstorms." Yet another explanation for the warmer Atlantic Ocean could be changes in high and low pressure systems that caused surface temperatures to fluctuate, according to Michael Ventrice, a meteorological scientist at The Weather Company. Ventrice said a current called the Atlantic Multi-decadal Oscillation (AMO) may also have played a role — that current is slow moving, and changes conditions on a 20 to 50 year scale. At the start of the 2017 season, meteorologists were unsure whether the AMO was still in a warm phase, according to NOAA. But if so, that could help explain this season's activity as well. [Tropical Storm Irma]NOAA A RECORD BREAKING YEAR Whatever the reason for 2017's seemingly endless bombardment of hurricanes, we have certainly seen records get broken this year. This is the first time in known history that the Atlantic has had two storms with 150+ mph winds raging at the same time: Irma and Jose. Maria went from a tropical depression to a Category 5 storm in two-and-a-half days, a speed that Mark DeMaria, acting deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, told the Washington Post is most likely the record for fastest intensification in the Atlantic. This year we could also very likely set a record for cyclone energy generated in September, according to Phil Klotzbach. But this season isn't the worst we've ever seen, as much as it might seem that way. That distinction belongs to 2005. That year, there were so many named storms that we ran through the whole alphabetical list of names (the letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z are not used) and then had to run through the Greek alphabet, using Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, and Zeta. Fifteen storms in 2005 were hurricanes, with seven being major hurricanes. Five storm names were retired that year because of the devastation the hurricanes caused: Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan, and Wilma. We will most likely have at least three names retired after 2017: Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Based on the Atlantic hurricane activity so far this year, we're not quite on pace to surpass 2005. But as Molly Rubin recently wrote in Quartz, if you look at both the Atlantic and Pacific simultaneously, the world is on pace for a new record number of named storms overall, outpacing 2012 and 2005. After Maria dissipates, we're likely to enter a quieter period in the Atlantic, according to Dr. Jeff Masters of Weather Underground. But there's still reason to watch for new storms developing in the Caribbean, since water temperatures remain warm. And even if we have a quiet week or two, there's plenty more time for storms to come. Hurricane season peaks on September 10, but the period of peak activity lasts though the middle of October. The season isn't over until November 30. NOW WATCH: Puerto Rico is completely without power after getting slammed by Hurricane Maria — here's where the storm is heading next
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On a recent voyage in the Aegean, I was quite excited to notice the bar of the ship we were traveling in had a wide variety of GREEK beers to chose from ...
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Overlooking the azure waters surrounding the magical Greek island of Santorini, award-winning Iconic Santorini Hotel is the ideal address for settling into an Atlantis-inspired escape. From its cliffside vantage point 1,000 feet above the shimmering waters ...
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UNIAN: Media reports 2 Ukrainians die in plane crash in GREECE. By UNIAN. Published Sept. 23 at 3:52 pm. People sit at Kyiv Boryspil airport on May ...
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In the GREEK epic, Iliad, which is based on the Trojan War, the hero, Achilles, seeks a short but glorious life, which accounts for his wild and stubborn ...
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... state intends to call a tender – similar to the tenders for the land registry – for the drafting of local town plans for each of GREECE'S 325 municipalities.
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Building on IOHK's growing legacy of sourcing and training high quality programmers and engineers from GREECE, we are proud to have made several ...
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Mr President,Mr Secretary General,Dear Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen,Mr President,I would like first of all to wish every success to the new Secretary General Mr Guterres and to reaffirm our full support to his work.Allow me also to congratulate you on both your election to the office of President of this 72nd General Assembly and the choice of this year’s main topic. Our world is changing rapidly today. We are going through the second machine era. An era when machines no longer constitute the extension of physical strength, but rather produce spiritual wealth and knowledge. Machines that are faster and smaller, yet have an immense impact on our daily lives. On the way we work and produce. On the way we communicate and interact. This trend can be described as the fourth industrial revolution.This new era brings with it innovations and advantages, but also challenges, especially for states. Challenges that they need to face effectively if they are to survive in today’s complex international reality.States have to show resilience and meet the needs of their people for more human rights, communication, growth and innovation.They have to evolve. But their evolution is certaintly linked to the evolution of the Organization itself. Will the UN be able to follow these developments and adapt to the new emerging reality? In the light of this double adaptation, this time is extremely critical and requires the promotion of reforms that will make the UN capable of remaining relevant in an ever changing world, one that is very different from the one that existed in 1945.If the UN is to keep its capacity to uphold its mandate, it also needs to evolve and meet the challenges before us.As insecurity and instability still abound in large parts of our world, Greece is formulating a multidimensional foreign policy with a view to actively contributing to peace through putting forward concrete ideas at international fora and regional organizations, stability through political initiatives. More specifically, we favor the prospect of broadening the agenda of the EU-UN institutionalized dialogue and cooperation to an extensive array of issues of global concern.As a vision, we all want to see a world free of Weapons of Mass Destruction. In this framework, we strongly condemn this latest test and North Korea’s ongoing illegal nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes which seriously endanger regional and international peace and security. Contemplating developments in disarmament and non-proliferation over the past year, I believe that it is imperative, now more than ever, to seek avenues of dialogue with the participation of nuclear states. This could be the vehicle to bridge the gap between the step-by-step approach towards nuclear disarmament and the immediate non-verifiable total ban.Mr President,Situated close to what continues to be an extremely turbulent region like the Middle East and parts of North Africa, Greece is a pillar of stability. In this context, we have recently undertaken many initiatives, such as the Rhodes Conference for Security and Stability and the Athens Conference on Religious and Cultural Pluralism and Peaceful Co-existence in the Middle East, as well as the newly established Ancient Civilizations Forum (ACForum), which was held the last time only yesterday, here in New York.The Rhodes Conference focuses on a positive agenda of cooperation between 20 European and Arab countries of the Eastern Mediterranean, with the aim of fostering stability and security in the region.I would also like to mention that alongside Cyprus, in the framework of promoting peace and stability in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean, we have established a number of trilateral forms of cooperation which include Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. Our main objective is to develop a positive, manifold agenda of cooperation in international affairs, focusing on synergies and joint activities, especially through culture as one of the main drivers of soft power in international relations, and other areas of cooperation, such as trade, education and research. Enhancing regional cooperation in the Balkans is the core thinking behind another Greek initiative, namely that of Quadrilateral meetings between Ministers of Greece, Albania, Bulgaria and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, launched in Thessaloniki in April 2016.The four countries, with a view to responding to the refugee crisis effectively and in line with European democratic values and principles, will focus, during their upcoming meeting in October, on identifying ways for better interaction on issues such as return operations, exchange of information, tackling smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism, organized crime and energy networks.Mr President,The Syrian war has taken a great toll in human lives, and millions have been displaced. The cessation of hostilities is sine qua non for progress of political negotiations. Greece sees no alternative other than a political solution to this crisis. We fully support an inclusive political dialogue in Geneva under UN auspices. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a constant threat to regional stability and security. The current situation on the ground is not sustainable. We support the two-State solution, meaning the creation of a sovereign and independent State of Palestine living in peace and security alongside the State of Israel while responding to Israel’s longstanding quest for security. On Libya, Greece attaches particular importance to the international efforts to stabilize the country. Greece strongly believes that there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis. We support all efforts towards peace and security. Mr President,Terrorism remains one of the major global challenges we are faced with. The significant progress witnessed recently in the fight against DAESH demands special mention.Strengthening international cooperation among all relevant actors and improving information exchange constitute key elements in tackling the movement of foreign fighters, while at the same time it is essential to address the root causes of violent extremism.Greece participates actively in the common anti-terrorism fight.In the context of our efforts to prevent terrorists from exploiting any resources for their actions, we particularly support international efforts aiming at promoting a concerted international action against illegal trade of antiquities and cultural artifacts. Mr. President, We consistently pursue friendly relations and enhanced cooperation with all our neighboring States as a means of promoting stability and prosperity for all.In the Western Balkans, Greece remains a firm supporter of the EU Enlargement Policy.The rise of nationalistic rhetoric in the region raises grave concerns. We wish to underline that actions and statements that undermine good neighborly relations should be avoided by all means. Greece maintains a friendly approach to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The Greek initiative for designing and implementing the bilateral Confidence Building Measures has strengthened our relations, facilitating efforts for addressing more sensitive matters, such as the pending issue of the name of our neighboring country.In this respect, Greece will continue to work systematically to reach a mutually acceptable solution to the name issue. Our position is clear: a mutually accepted name, erga omnes. Accordingly, progress in Greek-Turkish relations can only be built upon the full respect of international law, including the International Law of the Sea. We have repeatedly pointed out that good neighborly relations cannot be served by persistent challenging of Greece’s sovereignty and sovereign rights by a neighbor.Regarding the Cyprus Issue, our objective is summed up in a concept that the UN Secretary General adopted during the International Conference on Cyprus: to make Cyprus a “normal state”. A sovereign and independent state, free of foreign occupation troops, external guarantees and intervention “rights”. The International Conference on Cyprus held in Switzerland this year, was unfortunately closed last July, without producing agreement, because the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot sides were the only parties in the Conference who did not share the goal of the “normal state” concept.We are prepared to continue discussing the key international issue of Security and Guarantees, whenever Turkey demonstrates a clear willingness to resume negotiations on the basis of UN Security Council Resolutions, as well as within the framework of parameters set down by the UN Secretary General in Crans Montana.Mr President,In the area of civil and political rights, we actively support the fight against racism and any other forms of discrimination including those based on religious, gender, sexual and any other grounds. In this vein, Greece, prioritizing the safety of journalists and media workers, especially in conflict areas, is going to submit the relevant thematic resolution during the current Third Committee session of the UN General Assembly. Furthermore, my Country in the framework of Human Rights Council leads an initiative by successfully submitting a resolution on “Promoting Human Rights through sport and the Olympic Ideal”.We remain committed to the protection of human rights in all policies addressing large movements of migrants, with particular attention paid to the specific needs of migrants in vulnerable situations, including children. We also believe that setting this framework right is more than ever important in order to grant protection to those in need of it, to fight against human trafficking and migrant smuggling and to return people not entitled to international protection, while at the same time tackling the root causes of migration through effective cooperation with countries of origin and transit. Finally, social and economic inclusion of legal migrants is equally important and deserves our fullest attention. Greece has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring full and effective implementation of the Political Declaration of New York and its annexes, which were adopted during the High Level Meeting on the margins of the 71st UN General Assembly, and, in parallel, it has stressed its commitment to work in the context of the Global Compact for Migration that is to be concluded by 2018.Mr President,I wish to assure you that, as a founding member of this Organization, Greece will lend it its unfailing support as the UN tries to rise up to the task of creating a more peaceful and prosperous future with justice and solidarity for all and especially for the next generations.Thank you. Mdu-sDSF6pA,640,360
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E Ioannis Kasoulides, the Minister of Foreign Αffairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E Sameh Shoukry and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, H.E Nikos Kotzias held a trilateral meeting today on the margins of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly in New York.This trilateral consultations mechanism, which was launched in New York five years ago, reaffirms the mutual commitment of the three states to cooperate and work towards promoting security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region and facilitates cooperation in this respect.The Ministers reviewed the progress on the implementation of projects in priority areas agreed during previous trilateral Summits. They welcomed ongoing cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, maritime transport, ICT, tourism, trade, and investment. Cooperation between diasporas is an additional promising field. The Ministers expressed commitment to intensify cooperation in these fields, also in view of the upcoming trilateral Summit of the Heads of State / Government to be held in Nicosia on the 21 November 2017.The Ministers welcomed the holding of the 7th EU-Egypt Association Council on the 25 July 2017 and the adoption of the jointly negotiated EU-Egypt Partnership Priorities that pave the way for a reinforced, mutually beneficial bilateral partnership leading towards a stronger strategic engagement in areas of common interest.The Ministers expressed satisfaction for the outstanding cooperation on regional and international affairs, including in the framework of the UN, where currently Egypt is a non-permanent member of the UNSC, and the EU. The Ministers also reiterated satisfaction with the results of the 2nd Rhodes Conference for Security and Stability that took place in May 2017.The Ministers welcomed the upcoming 2nd Athens Conference on Religions and Cultural Pluralism and Peaceful Coexistence in the Middle East, to take place on 29-31 October 2017, as a forum of enhancing tolerance and better protection of cultural and religious communities in the region. The Ministers engaged in a wide-ranging discussion on a number of regional issues of mutual concern, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as other developments in the Middle East (Syria, Libya, the fight against terrorism) and their impact on our common region. The important, constructive role of Egypt in the resolution of these conflicts was particularly highlighted.The Ministers agreed to intensify efforts to tackle regional challenges, to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, increase information sharing and promote regional security, long-term stability and prosperity. The Foreign Ministers of Cyprus and Greece expressed solidarity to the people and the Government of Egypt who are suffering from acts of terrorism which seek to destabilize the country.The Ministers reiterated that deliberate destruction and looting of cultural heritage in Syria and Iraq is an act of barbarity substantially contributing to the financing of terrorist groups. They also expressed support on the need to further address the aspect of trafficking of archaeological objects obtained through looting or illegal excavations into the agenda of countering terrorism financing. Regarding the ongoing refugee and migratory crisis, the Ministers agreed that effective management is the responsibility not only of neighbouring States and of Europe but also of the international community as a whole. To this end, initiatives should be taken to address the root causes of this complex phenomenon (including wars, conflicts and lack of stability in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere), through cooperation with countries of origin and transit. The Ministers also expressed appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to address migration challenges, by accommodating refugees and migrants and working to prevent illegal migration flows as well as smuggling and trafficking of human beings. The Ministers reaffirmed unwavering support to the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem that will reunify Cyprus in a viable, functional state in line with UNSC resolutions and international law, without outdated security arrangements which allow for the right of foreign military intervention and without foreign troops. They stressed that the United Nations remains the forum through which a settlement can be achieved and that UNFICYP’s presence is indispensable, as long as Cyprus remains under illegal Turkish military occupation.The Ministers expressed resolve to strengthen cooperation with a view to promoting good neighbourly relations, regional stability, peace and prosperity. They also reiterated that this cooperation is founded upon well-established principles of international law. They emphasized the universal character of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and stressed their commitment to proceed expeditiously with the negotiations on the delimitations of maritime zones where appropriate. The Ministers emphasized and re-affirmed their commitment to mobilize all their capabilities to effectively promote common values and work towards unleashing the full potential of our neighbourhood to the benefit of the peoples of our countries and of the wider region.
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The body of the British tourist who went missing two days ago was found at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. The woman’s body was found by rescuers in the area Pyrgos of Petrota in the prefecture of Rodopi in north-eastern Greece. According to local media, the body was in “a terrible condition, perhaps she was attacked … The post Tragic end: Missing British tourist found dead in Petrota, NE Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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She should visit Greece!
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London, Sep 23 Despite frequent contact with each other during the Iron Age, textiles in Italy more closely resembled those found in Central Europe ...
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… Dijsselbloem, told a Greek newspaper on Saturday that Greece will remain under … current bailout program next year. Greece aims to exit its 86-billion-euro … Greece will be fully prepared,” Dijsselbloem told the paper. He said Greece …
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With Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif‘s Tiger Zinda Hai journey gradually coming to an end, we have an exciting scoop to share. While the team wrapped up the last schedule in Abu Dhabi today. We hear the last song is yet to be shot and it’ll be shot in the ...
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Greece is a country that is worth investing in and the Commission is well aware of the benefits, European Commissioner for the Digital Economy and […] The post Greece is a Country Worth Investing in, Commissioner Gabriel Says appeared first on The National Herald.
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The Egyptian, Cypriot and GREEK foreign ministers agreed Friday to bolster ties and open a dialogue between the youth of the three countries, ...
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The GREEK Orthodox Church said it has encouraged church members to stop buying products from Lidl after it removed crosses from its food ...
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ATHENS, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The bodies of two Ukrainian nationals aboard a single-engine aircraft that crashed in northern Greece on Friday were retrieved by rescue crews, the Greek Fire Service announced. The couple had left Alexandroupolis airport for ...
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Because the data was collected from workers from ages 25 to 65, it incorporates the effect of GREEK membership on lifetime earnings — not just on ...
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Several members of a Penn State fraternity will face refiled involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault charges at a second preliminary hearing ...
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ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will remain under supervision after it exits its current bailout programme next year, the head of the group of euro zone finance ministers told a Greek newspaper on Saturday. Greece aims to exit its 86-billion-euro (£76.1 billion ...
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New York. The four Balkan countries that are members of the European Union - Bulgaria, GREECE, Romania and Croatia - will help together for the ...
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Despite the use of similar textile technologies during the Iron Age, Italy shared the textile culture of Central Europe while GREECE largely followed the ...
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The foreign ministers of Cyprus, GREECE and Egypt have expressed support to Nicosia's efforts for a Cyprus settlement “without outdated security ...
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