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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

GREEK Model Arrested for Smuggling $307000 of Cocaine in Hong Kong

An unnamed female GREEK model was recently arrested by Hong Kong authorities after custom officials discovered she was in possession of 2.6 ...


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Report: World's best hotel bar located in GREECE

The hotel won the award for its “363 Champagne Lounge” which sits 363 meters above sea level overlooking the breath-taking Caldera on the island ...


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Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for Thanksgiving Day 2017

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA News Release Protocol No. 186/17  November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Day   To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, […] The post Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for Thanksgiving Day 2017 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Metropolit Amvrosios sees in flash floods “God’s wrath for the atheist Prime Minister and cabinet ministers”

The Metropolit of Kavryta is not only an specialist on spiritual issues and Greek Orthodoxy. He is obviously an expert in natural disasters like the flash floods that hit West Attica on November 15th.  And he know why they happened: Because Greece is run by an atheist Prime Minister and many atheist ministers! In his … The post Metropolit Amvrosios sees in flash floods “God’s wrath for the atheist Prime Minister and cabinet ministers” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Fraternity pledge deaths across U.S. spark re-examination of Greek life

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The deaths of at least four fraternity pledges this year have helped fuel a re-examination of Greek life at U.S. colleges, which have long struggled with how to crack down on hazing, alcohol abuse and other unwelcome aspects without ...


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Last Day: Get Started with Greek for Under $35

Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. If you’re going to study, preach, or teach the Bible with any depth, it’s helpful to be able to read and pronounce Greek words—even if you don’t understand them. If you can’t decode Greek letters, excellent ...


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The Simple Greek in Mt. Lebanon closes

The Simple Greek restaurant in Mt. Lebanon has closed, amid an ongoing legal battle. Michael Ference and his wife Kathleen Kamouyerou Ference, who founded the chain as “My Big Fat Greek Gyro” filed a lawsuit in December against Marcus Lemonis, the host ...


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Opinion: John Thrasher took the time to talk to me after my op-ed

I told him I personally thought the ban should be specifically targeted to its intended audience of the GREEK community and how I felt professional ...


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5 things to do in the Wilmington area this weekend, Nov. 24-26

Thanksgiving is GREEK to Basile, literally. The Wilmington-based comic has carved out a prominent spot on the GREEK-American comedy circuit, and ...


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What to Serve Before Thanksgiving Dinner

GREEK yogurt, by the way, is your secret ally in the Thanksgiving appetizer. It will proudly step in for sour cream with little noticeable difference in flavor ...


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Astoria Comedian Greg 'The GREEK' Kritikos Is At It Again!

The rising star of the Astoria comedy world has finally arrived and is ready to take his tough guy comedian act to new heights. Greg “The GREEK” takes ...


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Putin Turns His Eyes Towards Southern Europe

In a new report, The Kremlin's Trojan Horses 2.0, we trace the extent of Russian political penetration in Europe's southern flank—GREECE, Italy, and ...


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SCOUTING AROUND: Volunteer brings home refugees' stories

Karah Thompson spent a good part of October in GREECE, but the slideshow she presented to family and friends once she returned didn't show images ...


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Debate on Saudi Arms Deal Question for Kammenos Postponed Until Monday

ATHENS – The Conference of Parliament Presidents on Wednesday announced that a question about Greek arms sales to Saudi Arabia, tabled for Defence Minister Panos Kammenos […] The post Debate on Saudi Arms Deal Question for Kammenos Postponed Until Monday appeared first on The National Herald.


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Olympiakos for the win in Portugal to keep hopes of 3rd spot alive

Greek champs aim to win 3rd spot that leads to Europa League


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Eight violations of Greek airspace by 4 Turkish jets

All planes were intercepted by Greek Airforce


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Greek Life Under The Microscope Amid Hazing Death Investigations

… helped fuel a re-examination of Greek life at U.S. colleges …


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Greek Restaurant Owner Giving Free Meals on Thanksgiving

… Thanksgiving Day. Kakavitsas immigrated from Greece to the United States in … the Charlotte Greek-American community often serve the meals. The Greeks of Charlotte … many Greeks throughout the United States, and in the Greek diaspora communities …


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Greek Culture Minister: Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Be Open to Public in 3 Years

Talking to reporters during the presentation of a new temporary exhibition on the Emperor Hadrian at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Culture and Sports Minister Lydia Koniordou on Wednesday noted that the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis will ...


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No Link between Hurricane Numa and Deadly Floods in Greece, say Meteorologists

Greek meteorologists have denied that there is a link between the deadly floods in western Attica and hurricane Numa that hit western Greece a few days later. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the National Observatory in Athens, the floods ...


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The Latest: Spain slammed as migrants put in unopened jail

... on Thursday, March 16, 2017, a migrant stands between tents at the Moria refugee detention center on the northeastern GREEK island of Lesbos.


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Closed borders boost people smuggling across Balkans

When Mohammed, 27 — not his real name — arrived in GREECE, he knew it would not be too easy for him to reach Europe; yet he was hopeful that ...


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Friction between Athens and Berlin over passenger checks at airports

The decision by German authorities to increase security checks of passengers arriving from GREECE at airports around the country appears to have ...


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Siemens Gamesa to supply 60 MW of turbines in GREECE

November 22 (Renewables Now) - Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (BME:SGRE) said today it has won three orders in GREECE for the supply ...


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19th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum

Press Release An International Summit On Greece in New York Featuring Top US Investors, Global Investment Banks & Institutions, the Greek Government & Business Leaders 19th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum                         The 19th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum will take place at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on […] The post 19th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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My GREEK Table: The Legacy We Love

For GREEK American families, the kouzina, kitchen. It is that wonderful and safe place where families, friends, and guests gather together to break bread and enjoy time together as they eat, drink, talk, laugh, discuss, argue, and of course, indulge in an abundant variety of food. Especially around the ...


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Amb. Ronald S. Lauder Honored with Damaskinos Award

NEW YORK – American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece (AFJMG) and the Jewish Museum of Greece announced that Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, President […] The post Amb. Ronald S. Lauder Honored with Damaskinos Award appeared first on The National Herald.


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Killing Greeks with Fires and Floods

Twenty people, including a 101-year-old woman drowned in her bed, wouldn’t have died in the floods that sank towns west of Athens if successive governments […] The post Killing Greeks with Fires and Floods appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece: €2.95 million in job-search aid for 725 former retail employees

Workers affected were dismissed by nine retail businesses in 11 regions Job losses were consequence of significant fall in retail sales since 2008 EU funds to cover start-up contributions, vocational training and placement subsidies 725 former employees ...


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Pontypool Indoor Market to host pop-up flavoured by GREEK cuisine

AN AWARD-WINNING chef will bring Mediterranean cuisine to Pontypool with a pop-up GREEK night in Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday, December 14 at 7pm. Mark Coulton of Sugar Loaf Catering has won numerous awards including the prestigious Great Taste and Wales True Taste awards.


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Geek vs. GREEK: NFL Picks, Week 12

J.J. 'The Geek' Adams (101-59) and Mike 'The GREEK' Raptis (98-64) both hit double-digits in Week 11 with 10-4 records. Now we all get a treat with the U.S.'s annual Thanksgiving football festivus. Only without the turkey. The Geek's Game of the Week: ...


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GREECE woman charged with DWI after striking bridge abutment

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - Police charged a GREECE woman with felony DWI following a car crash late Tuesday night. Rochester police say 53-year-old Benita Zanders hit a metal pole and a bridge abutment that was holding up the NYCRR Falls Branch overpass around 11:19 p.m.. The damage to the ...


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Ulysses Hotel

Cheap and very cheerful indeed; this is a family-run hotel for those who want to delve into Greek small-town life rather than lounge around a resort pool. It's housed in a typical Messenian mansion with numerous original features, and its tour de force is a large garden you'll remember fondly well after ...


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Migrant rights groups ring alarm over approaching winter

With winter fast approaching and migrant camps on the GREEK islands reaching breaking point due to overcrowding, 20 human rights group have ...


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GREECE'S National Bank shrinks loss in Q3, bad debt provisions fall

ATHENS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - GREECE'S second largest lender by assets National Bank (NBG) was loss-making in July-to-September as weak net ...


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Increase in summer bookings for Greece, says Thomas Cook travel agency

Summer holiday bookings in Greecelook fine at the moment as there has been significant increase said the Britishtravel agent Thomas Cookon Tuesday It might still be winter tim


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Statement from Congressman Bilirakis

“I enjoyed spending time with these young HALC leaders in Chicago earlier this week.  We had a very focused discussion on how they can effectively advocate on behalf of enhanced relations with Greece and Cyprus. The future of Hellenism and Orthodoxy is bright with these brilliant, motivated activists leading the way.  I look forward to […] The post Statement from Congressman Bilirakis appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greek academic at UCL in racist rant against Antetokounmpo

A Greek academic local media describe as “professor” caused a social media outcry after describing National Basketball Association (NBA) sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo as “a black guy pretending to be Greek.” The man is reportedly employed at the University College of London. Evangelos Markopoulos made his comment on Facebook in a post below a video showing … The post Greek academic at UCL in racist rant against Antetokounmpo appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Children bodies washed ashore of Lesvos belonged to Turkish family fleeing persecution, claim…

The bodies of two children and one adult male that were washed ashore on the island of Lesvos ten days ago belonged to a Turkish family fleeing persecution by the Erdogan regime, claim a Turkish lawmaker and a human rights activist. The claim comes by Turkish opposition MP from the Kemalist Republican People’s Party (CHP) … The post Children bodies washed ashore of Lesvos belonged to Turkish family fleeing persecution, claim… appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Hollywood Star Robert Pattinson Enjoys Time in Greece

ATHENS – English actor Robert Pattinson is enjoying some time in Athens, having visited Greece in order to attend the premiere of his recent film Good Time. The […] The post Hollywood Star Robert Pattinson Enjoys Time in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-American Family Provides Turkey Dinners to Fourteen Thousands People

DRACUT, MA – More than fourteen thousand (14,000) people of various ages and of every nationality, religion, race, and educational level will enjoy a festive […] The post Greek-American Family Provides Turkey Dinners to Fourteen Thousands People appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek life suspensions keep coming on college campuses. Here's all of them from 2017

Four pledges have died in drinking-related incidents this year, again shedding light on the culture of drinking, and sometimes hazing, at American universities. Following deaths at Penn State, Louisiana State, Florida State and Texas State ...


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Siemens Gamesa Secures Three GREEK Wind Deals

Siemens Gamesa has inked three new orders from two independent power producers (IPPs) for the supply of 60 MW of wind power in Greece.


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Winter death threat for asylum seekers stranded on GREEK islands

LONDON, Nov 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Winter could bring death to asylum seekers stranded on crowded GREEK islands with only summer ...


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The 10 most renowned & beloved Greek dishes

Mediterranean healthy food


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Parliamentary discussion on Kammenos-Saudi Arabia deal set for Monday

Greek PM Tsipras requests talk to take place on Monday so that he can attend


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Greek Model Arrested at Hong Kong after Cocaine worth $300K

… by Greek Police via Eurokinissi) HONG KONG – A 19-year-old Greek model was …  South China Morning Post. The Greek woman is the fourth woman …


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Greece: Rights groups express concern for migrant conditions

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Twenty international and Greek rights groups and charities … they need on the Greek mainland." Greece was the main route … land border between Greece and Turkey. On Wednesday, Greek police said the …


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Greek Yoghurt Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% by Forecast to 2022

Greek yoghurt is also known as strained yoghurt and is produced by removing the whey content of the milk by staining it. It is more tart and nutritious than any regular yoghurt variety. Lower sugar and sodium content makes it a healthy choice amongst any ...


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You Asked: Should I Eat Collagen Powder?

The word “collagen” comes from the Greek word for glue, and that’s a helpful way to think about the role collagen plays in your physical health. In your skeleton, tendons, muscles, skin and even your teeth, collagen is a structural protein that binds cells and tissues together while helping them maintain shape and integrity. But…


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