How the world sees Greece
The 85-metre superyacht O'Ptasia has been launched Golden Yachts in GREECE. Studio Vafiadis is responsible for interior and exterior design, with naval architecture by N Hellas. O'Ptasia will join the list of the top 200 largest superyachts in the world. O'Ptasia can accommodate guests in 11 cabins - 3 ...
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GREECE, NY (WROC) - Visitation hours are set for the 81-year-old man killed in an officer-involved shooting last week. Robert Litolff will be remembered Monday, April 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Vay-Schleich & Meeson (1075 Long Pond Road). A private ceremony will be held a later date. Litolff was ...
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A small brush fire broke out near the GREEK Theater in Griffith Park Friday morning, prompting authorities to order precautionary evacuations at Griffith Observatory. Los Angeles County firefighters were working to extinguish the quarter-acre grass fire in the 2700 block of North ...
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A precautionary evacuation was issued at Griffith Observatory after a small brush fire erupted near the GREEK Theatre on Friday. The quarter-acre blaze was reported around 11:20 a.m. near the 2700 block of N. Vermont. Fire officials said the precautionary evacuation at Griffith Observatory was being ...
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During the Bronze Age, two important civilizations emerged in Greece: the Minoans and, later, the Mycenaeans. These ancient peoples were among the earliest of the so-called “high cultures” of Europe: they communicated with sophisticated writing systems, painted elaborate frescoes, and—in the case of the Mycenaeans—built fortifications so large that later Greeks believed the structures had … The post DNA analysis sheds light on origins of Minoans and Mycenaeans appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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On April 7, Holy Saturday afternoon, as Greeks prepared to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, the New York Post posted on its website an […] The post Archdiocese on Post’s Front Page appeared first on The National Herald.
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Surprisingly enough, baklava is nearly as common as barbecue in and around Birmingham, Alabama, thanks to a wave of Greek immigrants who arrived in the early 1900s and brought the bright, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean with them. One of those ...
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Allied Shipbroking calculations put the funds spent by GREEK shipowners for the acquisition of over 65 vessels to almost 900 million dollars in the January-March period, out of a total of 414 used ocean-going ships sold in that quarter. Data show that GREEK-owned companies acquired 45 dry bulk carriers, ...
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The Greek Armed Forces will not participate in a possible military operation in Syria, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday. According to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA), the two men had a telephone ...
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Greece is the last choice destination in luxury tourism due to the lack of adequate infrastructure and poor promotion, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE). Greece is fourth in attracting tourists, after Spain, Italy and in a ...
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The case of a Russian whistleblower wanted by Malta took another twist on Friday as a Greek prosecutor appealed a court decision to turn down Valletta’s extradition demand. Maria Efimova was one of the sources used by Maltese investigative reporter ...
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BOSTON, April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In a festive and multi-faceted ceremony, organized by Greek-American non-profit organization Alpha Omega Council, attended by over 400 people on Thursday, April 12, at the State House, Great Hall of Flags, on Beacon Hill, the Consul General of GREECE, ...
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The dynamics between a single mother and her intellectually curious young son are vividly captured in this boldly inventive novel Ludo spends much of his early childhood on the Circle line, reading beside his mother, Sibylla, an academic turned typist, who conceived him in a one-night stand. He reads _The Odyssey_ in Greek, as well as various works in Arabic, Icelandic and Japanese. They also repeatedly watch Kurosawa’s _Seven Samurai_, chosen by Sibylla to provide male role models. The one question in her son’s education that Sybilla refuses to answer is the one he most wants to know: “Who is my father?” So at 11, Ludo takes matters into his own hands. Continue reading...
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A GREEK prosecutor has appealed yesterday's court decision to not extradite Pilatus Bank whistleblower Maria Efimova to Malta. Efimova was released from custody in Greece yesterday after a GREEK court order. Greece's top court is now expected to hear the appeal case. Efimova was one of Daphne ...
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Up to 67 of fYROMacedonians have not been to Greece in the last three years according to a Eurothink survey conducted in the period from 1 to 21 March involving 1043 responden
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[Putin Missile] * A former Russian navy admiral upped the ongoing war of words between the US and Russia. * Retired Admiral Vladimir Masorin said Russia would sink the USS Donald Cook if it fired on Syria. * The Cook is currently in the Mediterranean. ------------------------- A former Russian navy admiral upped the ongoing war of words between the US and Russia on Friday by saying the Russian navy would sink the USS Donald Cook, a guided-missile destroyer in the region, if it carries out a strike on Syria. Here's what retired Admiral Vladimir Masorin told Russian television:SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: Why Russia is so involved in the Syrian Civil War SEE ALSO: * Trump reportedly has 8 targets in mind for a Syria missile strike — and Russia said war could be coming * Watch the US send an aircraft carrier to the Middle East while the US and Russia feud over Syria * A Greek fighter pilot died in a crash after a mission to intercept Turkish jets SEE ALSO: TRUMP REPORTEDLY HAS 8 TARGETS IN MIND FOR A SYRIA MISSILE STRIKE — AND RUSSIA SAID WAR COULD BE COMING
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[american flag sleeping]Zoran Milich/Reuters * THE UK AND US MAY SHARE A COMMON LANGUAGE, BUT THE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AMERICA AND BRITAIN CAN MAKE THE TWO PLACES FEEL LIKE THEY'RE WORLDS APART. * WHEN IT COMES TO WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND CAREERS, THERE ARE SOME MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AMERICAN AND BRITISH WORK STYLES. * AS A BRITISH PERSON LIVING AND WORKING IN AMERICA, ONE OF THE BIGGEST CULTURE SHOCKS FOR ME WAS THE ATTITUDE AMERICANS HAVE ABOUT VACATION DAYS AND THE LACK OF PAID TIME OFF AVAILABLE TO WORKERS. ------------------------- America. The land of the free and home of the brave. Where your rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That is, except if your pursuit of happiness takes you away from your desk for a few days. Because when it comes to paid time off, Americans are dealt a pretty unfair hand. Two years ago, I packed all my belongings into a shipping container, waved goodbye to the English countryside, and moved across the pond to live amongst the bright lights and busy sidewalks of New York. Born and raised in Birmingham, the UK's second city and one of the most multicultural places in Britain, I was moving to a country I'd already visited plenty of times before (what is it with the UK and family holidays to Orlando?). And with the ever-increasing spread of American culture — from TV and movies to politics — I thought I knew what I was getting myself in for. Despite all my preparation, and even with a big old book about American customs the relocation company provided, I was woefully under-prepared for the various lifestyle adjustments and cultural differences between my old life in the UK and my new life in the States. Because while we may speak the same language, that's where the similarities end. At least for me, anyway. I've never felt more displaced than when I'm trying to navigate the healthcare system, on the hunt for a decent bar of chocolate, or realizing that Americans will talk to you absolutely anywhere. Stuck in an elevator for 33 floors? Get ready to make an agonizing amount of small talk. Sitting at a bar by yourself? You can bet your next drink that a fellow bar patron will ask how your day has been. LIVING THE DREAM Rebecca Naden/Reuters The biggest culture shock though, came when I entered the workforce. It's well documented that the American office culture is pretty different to the way we work back in the UK, in part fueled by the notion of the 'American Dream' — that unwavering belief that absolutely anyone can become successful if they're determined and willing to work hard enough to achieve their dream. And it seems that an all-work-and-no-play mentality has bred a workplace that's underpinned by a sense of fear that you're never quite working hard enough. And nowhere is this quite as obvious, to me at least, as the American attitude towards vacation days. In the UK, almost all full-time workers are legally entitled to at least 28 days of paid vacation per year. Most employers will include the eight Bank and public holidays into that figure, which leaves the average British worker with a minimum of 20 days of vacation to use. At my previous job, I had 25 days' vacation, eight paid Bank holidays, a day off for my birthday, and the opportunity to buy an additional five days off. We worked hard. But we were given adequate time away from the office to rest, reset, and rejuvenate. So you can imagine my horror when I was offered my first job here in the States and found out my paid time off was an accrued total of 10 days. A measly two weeks, which included both vacation and sick time. And the worst part was the employer seemed to think that was generous. They prefaced the section about PTO with, "we know how hard you work and recognize the importance of providing you with time for rest and relaxation." VACATION DEPRIVATION Strelka Institute/Flickr/Attribution License To me, 10 days was a deal breaker. But I know I was lucky to have even been offered that. According to a 2013 study by the Center for Economic Policy Research, the US is the only advanced economy in the world that doesn't mandate any paid vacation for the workforce. Almost one in four Americans have no paid vacations and no paid holidays. And those who are blessed with time off average just ten days of paid vacation and about six paid holidays per year. That's less than the minimum legal standard for most of all of the world's richest economies — the exception being Japan, which guarantees 10 paid vacation days but no paid holidays, according to the study. A survey by Glassdoor found that out of those who receive vacation days, only 24% of workers used their full allowance, in part due to a corporate culture that has come to view taking time off as slacking. For many Americans, the fear of returning to a mountain of work keeps them at their desk instead of the beach. And in a world of "at will" employment, where the work contract can be terminated at any time, almost a quarter of American employees don't want to be seen as replaceable. WORK SMARTER TO WORK HARDER Nacho Doce/Reuters More hours doesn't always mean more output. Just take a look at Greece and Germany. According to the Organisation for Co-Operation and Development (OECD) the Greeks work longer hours than any other country in Europe, have an unemployment rate of 23.5% and a GDP of 26 765 US$ per capita. In Germany, they work less hours but are much more productive, with a GDP of 48 943 US$ per capita and an unemployment rate of just 4.1%, There are multiple studies that show taking time away from work can improve productivity, increase happiness, and spark creativity. In other words, taking time off is a win for everyone: you, your boss, and even the economy. "If it's simply an issue of not knowing how to spend your time off, this list of well-reviewed places around the world may offer some inspiration. And if you're worried about returning to work with a mountain of emails to tackle, we've got some tips on managing that, too. Now you have no excuse. SEE ALSO: * An inside look at how Princess Diana went from a kindergarten teacher to an international icon * The 19 jobs in the US with the biggest gender pay gaps * The 15 highest-paying jobs in tech, according to LinkedIn SEE ALSO: 18 BRITISH WORDS AND PHRASES THAT DON'T MEAN WHAT YOU THINK THEY DO IN AMERICA DON'T MISS: 10 DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES BETWEEN AMERICAN AND BRITISH DAILY ROUTINES
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"I want to revenge for my grandfather who was killed by Greeks a century ago"
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GREECE'S Sfakianakis closes €283m refi. IFR 2229 14 April to 20 April 2018. This content is only available to IFRe.com subscribers. This content is available to IFRe.com subscribers. Please login if you have a subscription. Alternatively, you can request a trial, or contact your IFR account manager for ...
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Former French president Francois Hollande claims in his new book, “Lessons on Power,” that he told Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras after the referendum in the summer of 2015 that “you won, but GREECE lost.” Hollande said that after Greeks rejected a fresh round of austerity, he told Tsipras that those in ...
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Hellenic Dancers of NJ 46th Anniversary Taverna Night! Save $10 on adult tickets by reserving by April 15th! Holmdel, NJ – The nationally famous Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey (HDNJ) presents its 46th Anniversary Taverna Night Dinner Dance, Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 20 Hillcrest Road in Holmdel, NJ. Beginning at 6:30 pm, attendees will enjoy a full Greek dinner […] The post April 28: Hellenic Dancers of NJ Annual Taverna Night Dinner Dance appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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PAIDEIA Study Abroad Programs in Greece organized their annual Paideia Educational Program Around Greece for the month of March. The program has been organizing educational trips for the last 33-years. The organizers and students who recently participated on this trip would like to thank all those that have contributed to the organization to make this trip […] The post Paideia Educational Program Organized 33rd Study Tour Around Greece for Students appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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The 1962-opened Bayview bar and music club the Jazz Room has been granted legacy business status at its 5267 Third Street home. That means the business is entitled to city grants of $500 per full-time employee per year plus rent stabilization grants.
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Customers hungry for gyros or Mediterranean twists on Southern dishes may have their work cut out for them when choosing from Birmingham’s lineup of popular Greek restaurants. For a look at which Greek restaurants are earning the best marks from local ...
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Developments in Syria were among others, the subject of discussion between the leaders of Greece and France. In a telephone conversation with the French President on Friday, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told Emmanuel Macron that Greek Armed Forces will not participate in a possible military operation in Syria, state broadcaster ERT reported. The Greek prime … The post Tsipras tells Macron “Greek Armed Forces will not be involved in Syria operation” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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ATHENS, Greece — A GREEK air force jet crashed into the Aegean Sea on Thursday, killing the pilot, as he returned from a mission to intercept Turkish aircraft that had violated the country's air space, GREEK officials said. The Turkish government did not comment publicly about the accusations of an ...
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On March 7, the Anadolu Agency, the Turkish government’s official news agency, published an online article titled “Greece Accused of Genocide of Macedonian People,” while […] The post Accusing Greece of Genocide appeared first on The National Herald.
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The recent meeting between the foreign ministers of Macedonia and GREECE in Skopje, Nikola Dimitrov and Nikolaos Kotzias respectively, seemed friendly but did not make any significant progress in solving the naming dispute of the country. According to Kotzias, the obstacles are decreasing in ...
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According to GREEK Reporter , the type of deer shown in the 37 images has long antlers and short lateral tines (branches or forks in the antlers). These animals used to live on the north coast of Crete between 21,500 to 11,000 years ago. Why did the artist carve images of deer into the cave floor?
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It was a nifty trick for any first-time novelist, and even more so for its subject: ancient GREEK myth, retold with an immediacy that mesmerized not just classics majors but countless readers who probably would have rather pulled out their own eyebrows than finish Homer's The Iliad in high school. With Circe ...
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Both Accidents in Different Regions on Thursday Resulted in Fatalities. Two significant military aviation accidents occurred on Thursday, April 12, 2018. One in the Aegean Sea near the Greek Isles, the other one, in Algeria, Africa. A Hellenic (Greek) Air ...
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Bathed in spring sunlight, sipping on iced coffee and surrounded by young people playing backgammon, this hardly feels like anarchist central. Yet many Greeks still steer clear of Exarcheia, widely known for its politicised riots and Molotov cocktail ...
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Migrants sleep outside the police headquarters at the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, Friday, April 13, 2018. Several hundred refugees and migrants have gathered outside a police station in GREECE'S second largest city, waiting for hours to be formally arrested and gain temporary residence in the ...
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Several hundred refugees and migrants have gathered outside a police station in Greece's second largest city, waiting for hours to be formally arrested and gain temporary residence in the European Union country. Families, including many from Syria, sat on ...
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Family remembers Bob Litolff, 81-year-old Greece man killed by police The 81-year-old Greece man was killed outside his home last week during an early morning confrontation with a police officer. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: https ...
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The meeting between Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos and his German counterpart Olaf Scholz on Friday was held in a positive atmosphere, according to finance ministry’s sources. Speaking to amna,the same sources said that they exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and European policy, adding that the discussions will continue. Earlier the German Federal … The post Tsakalotos meets new German counterpart Scholz in Berlin appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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We have heard of Saint’s holy relics and of icons that work wonders and heal the sick faithful. But a miracle pestle? Apparently yes. A priest in Kyllini, South Peloponnese, claimed he could heal people suffering from health problems with a brass pestle that would make the impossible come true. The wonder tool would bring … The post Peculiar practices: Priest claims to heal pain with miracle pestle! appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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WASHINGTON (ANA/P. Kasfikis) The ceremony for the delivery of the victors’ wreaths for the Boston Marathon, presented to the Boston Marathon Association by the General […] The post Greece Delivers the Wreaths for Boston Marathon Winners appeared first on The National Herald.
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By Mehmet Hatipoglu. KOMOTINI, GREECE. The Turkish minority of Western Thrace on Friday called on the Greek government to respond to its demand for bilingual kindergartens. "We expect our government to respond to our call and suggestion regarding the Muslim-Turkish Minority's bilingual ...
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While GREECE is one of the four top Mediterranean destinations for travelers – coming after Spain and Italy, and tying with Turkey by attracting about 15 percent of tourists in the region – it is a laggard in luxury tourism, a survey by the Greek tourism businesses association SETE showed. A shortage of ...
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Greek police detained 1,658 refugees and migrants in March after they crossed the border from Turkey by land.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo's meme-worthy scowl started with a look in the mirror. The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star was an NBA rookie then, trying to come up with a look he could flash after making a big play. Antetokounmpo thought about the glare his mother would throw his way when ...
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Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım sent condolences on behalf of himself and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over the death of GREEK pilot Georgios Baltadoros in the Aegean Sea, Russian state news outlet Sputnik said . "The prime ministers agreed to keep communication channels open in the ...
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Ferry passengers travelling in Greece’s Saronic Gulf on Friday got a nasty shock when their ship crashed into the island port where it was attempting to dock. Five people were hurt when the large ferry travelling to the Greek island of Agistri struck the ...
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England and Wales expected to be 10C above mid-April average, while Glasgow could reach 18C Winter may finally be over: Mediterranean temperatures are set to hit many parts of Britain next week. Forecasters say temperatures in south-east England could reach the mid-20s by the end of the week, similar to those in the Costa del Sol, Rome and Greece. Continue reading...
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ATHENS (Reuters) - A Greek prosecutor appealed on Friday against the rejection of a Maltese request to extradite a whistleblower who supplied documents to murdered investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Malta has issued a European arrest warrant ...
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Kerry Youngman, who owns Animal Magic in Military Road, has recruited eight of her former apprentices, who all now own their own grooming parlours, to join her trip to Kalamanta in southern Greece on Thursday, June 28. She will be working alongside Greek ...
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Business owners and partners Vince Carich and Tim Martens are excited to bring the concept of authentic GREEK food to the Vancouver market. The Gyro Shack opened its Hazel Dell dine-in seating restaurant in February. Located in the Hazel Dell Marketplace at 7902 NE 6th Ave., Suite 106, they have ...
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The GREEK parliament announced on Friday it will support financially the family of 34-year-old GREEK Air Force pilot Giorgos Baltadoros who died when his fighter jet plunged into the sea in the central Aegean on Thursday. The measure is a standard practise followed by the parliament for the children of ...
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The body of the 34-year-old Mirage pilot, Lieutenant Giorgos Baltadoros, was retrieved off the island of Skyros on Friday morning, more than twelve hours after the crash. The mayor of the island told state broadcaster ERT TV that the body was spotted around 9:30 by a fishing boat that was participating in the Search And … The post Mirage 2000: Pilot’s body retrieved. Most dominant crash cause scenario appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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