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Monday, June 11, 2018

Ambassador: GREECE can become Qatar's gateway to Europe

The ambassador of Qatar to GREECE Abdulaziz Ali Al-Naama expressed his country volition for further promotion and boosting of the relations with ...


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George Behrakis Honored at the 60th Anniversary of the Hellenic Cancer Society (Photos)

ATHENS – The prominent Greek-American businessman and philanthropist George Behrakis was honored during the 60th Anniversary of the Hellenic Cancer Society (HCS), held under the […] The post George Behrakis Honored at the 60th Anniversary of the Hellenic Cancer Society (Photos) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Lesvia Vlazakis, 86, of Aston died June 7, 2018

1932-2018 Lesvia Vlazakis, 86, of Aston died June 7, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Veroia, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Dimitrios and Zoi Kavalinaki Voudouris and resided in Eddystone before moving to her late residence 15 years ago. Lesvia was a graduate of the Thessaloniki School of Art […] The post Lesvia Vlazakis, 86, of Aston died June 7, 2018 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Kimberley Garner goes topless on holiday with her ex-boyfriend in GREECE

KIMBERLEY Garner was happy and relaxed as she sunbathed with her ex-boyfriend in GREECE. The pair are spending some quality time together on a ...


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Greek-themed bar dubbed 'something not seen in this area before' opens to rave reviews

A Greek-themed bar dubbed “something not seen in this area before” has got off to a flying start since opening up its doors. Alitheo in Norton only opened up last week, but has already been getting rave reviews. “I knew I had to hit it hard with ...


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GREECE, FYROM have made 'the decisive step,' Kotzias says

GREECE and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) have made “the decisive step” in ending the name dispute between the two sides, ...


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Greek FM: Skopje govt has voiced preference for 'name issue' solution; in Athens' best interests

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Monday afternoon, hours after a telephone conversation between Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev, said the looming prospect of a solution to the "name issue" is in Greece's best interests, while referring to a mutually ...


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Kaizer Chiefs news coach: Amakhosi compete with GREEK giants for Grant's services

The man believed to be the favoured candidate to become Kaizer Chiefs new coach, Avram Grant is said to be eyed by GREEK giants, Panathinaikos.


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Sheet Pan GREEK Chicken Salad

Preheat the oven to 450ºF. In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne and toss to coat. Season with ...


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Hazing, alcohol, other GREEK Life violations at USC down from last year

Fraternity and sorority violations at the University of South Carolina are down 18 percent from the previous academic year, according to disciplinary ...


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GU-Q students visit Greece to brush up on refugee crisis

Twelve students of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recently travelled to Greece to volunteer and improve their understanding of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. They were there as a part of the university’s Community Engagement Programme, a ...


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Greek Festival Draws Thousands to Holy Resurrection in Brookville (Vid & Pics)

BROOKVILLE, NY – More than 15,000 people of all ages are estimated to have attended this year’s Greek Festival at the Church of the Holy Resurrection […] The post Greek Festival Draws Thousands to Holy Resurrection in Brookville (Vid & Pics) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Center Shelters Orphaned Bear Cubs

Conservationists in northern Greece are taking care of three orphaned bear cubs — two males and one female — that were found in Bulgaria. Arcturos workers are nursing the animals back to health and will rehabilitate them to Bulgaria next year.


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Eat Like an Ancient Greek Philosopher: The Aristotle Menu (photos)

According to Aristotle, the world was based on five building elements, earth, fire, water, air and ether. Gastronomy professor Giorgos Palisidis built what he calls the “Aristotelian menu”, based on foods and ingredients of northern Greece, the ...


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IMF will remain engaged in Greece, Lagarde says

BERLIN (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will remain engaged in Greece in some form, which will most likely become clearer after a June 21 meeting of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Monday.


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Programme of Minister of Foreign Affairs N. Kotzias’ upcoming meetings

Returning from the U.S., where he had a series of important meetings with top Administration officials and with the UN Secretary-General, Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. Kotzias, will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 28 May, in Brussels.Mr. Kotzias will then travel to Berlin, where, on the evening of Monday, 28 May, he will be received by the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.On Tuesday, 29 May, Mr. Kotzias will meet with his German counterpart, H. Maas. The talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, with emphasis on the implementation of the Greek-German Bilateral Action Plan that was signed in 2016, and on European and regional issues, with emphasis on developments in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean.Within June, the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs will visit Moscow at the invitation of his Russian counterpart S. Lavrov, and a few days later he will receive the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, J.-Y. Le Drian, in Athens.This round of the Minister of Foreign Affair’s high-level meetings will be completed during the summer with an official bilateral visit to the People’s Republic of China, on a date to be finalized in the coming days.


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June 12: Buhari’s Greek Gift to the South-west

President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to honour Chief MKO Abiola and other fallen heroes of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election is viewed with cynicism, writes Tobi Soniyi As the debate over whether it is legal or right to posthumously ...


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PMs of GREECE, FYROM hold phone contact over name row: announcement

by Maria Spiliopoulou. ATHENS, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras held a telephone conversation "in a very good climate" with ...


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GREECE to be partner country at NYC's Fancy Food Show

GREECE will be the partner country at this year's 64th Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in Manhattan, New York from June 30 to July 2.


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Paige Smith identified as Hilton student killed in Latta Road crash

The Hilton schools community is mourning after a Hilton High School student was killed and a second was seriously injured in a crash in GREECE ...


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The Order of Saint Andrew calls on Duke University, Princeton University and the Morgan Library to Return Holy Manuscripts Stolen from the Ecumenical Patriarchate

For more than two years, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has been making efforts to recover certain manuscripts that are currently in the collection of three American institutions, but which were stolen during World War I from the Monastery of the Theotokos Eikosiphoinissa in Drama, Greece. These manuscripts are currently at Duke University, Princeton University and the […] The post The Order of Saint Andrew calls on Duke University, Princeton University and the Morgan Library to Return Holy Manuscripts Stolen from the Ecumenical Patriarchate appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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GREECE and Turkey should scrap hydrocarbon dispute, turn to solar

GREECE and Turkey would be wise to put disputes over Aegean hydrocarbons behind them and look to solar energy for economic growth, former U.S. ...


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SnapShot Greek Islands MDM May 2018 [EN/EL]

KEY INFORMATION. GREECE is one of the main gateways to Europe, together with Italy and Spain in the Mediterranean region. Refugees and migrants ...


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New Austerity bill: Generics free of charge for two patients’ categories, but….

Insured in the Greek Public Health Care system are to receive generics mediation without the self-participation of 10 to 15 percent. The change that is to relieve thousands of patients is included in the latest austerity reforms bill expected to be approved by the Palriament on upcoming Thursday. but this is the only positive thing … The post New Austerity bill: Generics free of charge for two patients’ categories, but…. appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Crucial developments for Greece’s coalition after FYROM PM calls Tsipras on Macedonia agreement

The much anticipated phone call by FYROM Prime Minister,  Zoran Zaef, to his Greek counterpart, Alexis Tsipras, over the Macedonia agreement took place at 3 p.m. on Monday. No further details about the content of the conversation have been revealed, except that the phone call was in a “positive atmosphere,” as Tsirpas’ office said in … The post Crucial developments for Greece’s coalition after FYROM PM calls Tsipras on Macedonia agreement appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek, Macedonian leaders discuss progress on name dispute

ATHENS, Greece — The prime ministers of Greece and Macedonia have spoken on the phone to discuss progress in resolving a 27-year dispute over Macedonia’s name, which has poisoned bilateral relations and hindered NATO expansion. The office of Greece’s ...


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Greece's main opposition head Mitsotakis met Netanyahu in Jerusalem

New Democracy ND president Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Israel where on Monday June 11 he had a meeting with the countrys premierBenjamin NetanyahuDuring their meeti


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Zaev-Tsipras had a phone contact that lasted an hour

According to IBNA sources Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras spoke on the phone for one hour and thecall was made at 1500 pm Greek timeThe longawaited call was made by the fY


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Dr. Argeros Shares Greek Immigration to U.S. Study Findings with TNH

NEW YORK – Grigoris Argeros, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University, shared the findings of his pioneering and significant study focusing on the […] The post Dr. Argeros Shares Greek Immigration to U.S. Study Findings with TNH appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek PM Tsipras, FYROM Counterpart Zaev Hold Telephone Conversation

ATHENS – Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras held a telephone conversation with his FYROM counterpart, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. According to a […] The post Greek PM Tsipras, FYROM Counterpart Zaev Hold Telephone Conversation appeared first on The National Herald.


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Summer fun for kids at the National Archaeological Museum

ATHENS – Greece’s National Archaeological Museum is launching a summer programme with special free activities for younger visitors, who are invited to explore the past […] The post Summer fun for kids at the National Archaeological Museum appeared first on The National Herald.


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Bangladeshi quarters gutted in GREECE fire

Housing quarters of some hundreds of Bangladeshis were gutted in a giant fire in GREECE'S Nea Manolada area last Thursday. The fire broke out at ...


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My life in GREECE, a permanent hangover

Greeks may be a loud bunch, but the air in GREECE is tinged with the sort of quietude that lets its memories linger through the years. | Mallika Menon.


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Weeklong salad special rings in Little GREEK 14th anniversary

Little GREEK Fresh Grill has been around for 14 years. To celebrate, the Tampa-based fast-casual GREEK chain with an American influence — which ...


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Russia’s foreign minister to meet Greek counterpart on Wednesday

The sides plan to highlight cooperation in the trade and economic, investment and energy areas, as well as delve into the state of the international treaty framework of bilateral relations


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UNHCR Greece Cash Assistance (May 2018)

In May, 49,057 eligible refugees and asylum-seekers (23,118 households) received cash assistance in Greece, in 93 locations. UNHCR provides cash assistance in Greece, as part of the ESTIA programme, funded by the European Commission. Cash assistance ...


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Greece to tender 160 MW of PV in July; another 140 MW of PV in 2018

Greece’s energy regulator RAE announced the number of applications it received by 5 th June, when the deadline for submitting an application to participate in July’s solar PV and wind tenders expired. Specifically, said RAE, there were 177 applications ...


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No Deal Yet as Greek, FYROM Leaders Hold Hour-Long Phone Call

An hour-long phone call between Greek premier Alexis Tsipras and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) leader Zoran Zaev took place on Monday, but there was no sign of a historic deal on the two countries’ name dispute. A statement from Tsipras ...


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Greek BigBang festival selects top Iranian shorts

“Manicure” by Arman Fayyaz was named best film, while Parviz Rostami was crowned best director for “The Scarecrows Also Die”, the organizers announced. The award for best screenwriter went to writer/director Kaveh Mazaheri for “Retouch”.


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Netflix Orders Manned Mars Mission & Revamped Greek Mythology Series

Amid its seemingly unending shopping spree, Netflix has reportedly ordered two more new series with the potential to become binge-worthy genre fare. First, The Wrap reports that the streamer has placed a 10-episode order for Away, a sci-fi series from ...


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18-year-old Hilton student dead after crash in GREECE

GREECE, N.Y. — The Hilton community is in mourning Monday: A student is dead and another is seriously injured after a car crash in the town of ...


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Police: High school senior killed in Latta Rd. crash

An investigation began just after 6 p.m. Sunday for a fatal accident on Latta Road in GREECE according to the GREECE Police Department. According to ...


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GREECE Eyeing Tax Incentive Plan for Investors in Shipping

A similar scheme has successfully been implemented in Italy and Cyprus with positive results, “why not in GREECE”, said Union of Greek Shipowners ...


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How you can help save the language of the Greek people of Calabria

A new campaign has kicked off in Calabria, with the Greeks of Magna Graecia rallying together to save the Greko language


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FYROM PM Zaev finally phones Greek PM Tsipras on name dispute

Zaev also said that communication at all levels is continuous


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Netflix Orders New Series Reimagining Greek Mythology & More

Among a handful of new projects coming to Netflix is Kaos, a darkly comedic and contemporary reimagining of Greek mythology. Produced by All3Media and Brightstar, Kaos will explore themes of gender politics, power and life in the underworld. The 10×1-hour ...


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UK manufacturing output shrinks and trade deficit widens

All the day’s economic and financial news, as investors digest a ‘torrid weekend’ for free trade * Biggest fall in UK manufacturing output since 2012 * UK trade gap has widened Earlier: * FTSE 100 opens higher despite G7 debacle * Introduction: Markets digest G7 meeting * Investors hopeful of breakthrough in US-North Korea talks 3.34pm BST SHARES IN EUROPEAN CARMAKERS HAVE FALLEN TODAY, AMID CONCERNS THAT THEY COULD BE DRAGGED INTO A TRADE WAR BETWEEN THE US AND EUROPE. Over the weekend, Donald Trump suggested he could impose tariffs on auto imports, using the same ‘national security’ argument he’s already used for steel. “It’s economic. It’s the balance sheet. To have a great military, you need a great balance sheet.” 3.13pm BST GREECE HAS WON MORE PLAUDITS TODAY AS ATHENS’ LEFTIST-LED GOVERNMENT UNVEILED A MULTI-BILL OF “URGENT” REFORMS BEFORE THE GREEK PARLIAMENT. “Greece has the conditions to take on its own hands the process of its economic and social development, within the euro framework, and can always count on European solidarity if it sticks to the path of internal responsibility.” “Completion of the fourth and last review of the economic adjustment programme will permit the Euro group on the 21 June to discuss, conclude and decide on a packet of measures for the reduction of Greek debt. Consequently it should be obvious to all why the legislation is of urgent character.” Continue reading...


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Crowdfunding for legal expenses of ex ELSTAT chief, Andreas Georgiou

Andreas Georgiou is a man in need. Not only has he been ‘hounded’ by the Greek justice authorities, he cannot even cover the legal expenses emerging from multiple prosecutions and appeals. This is the opinion of Georgiou’s international friends and supporters. As the former chief of the Greek Statistics Authority has a lots of friend … The post Crowdfunding for legal expenses of ex ELSTAT chief, Andreas Georgiou appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Fraport Greece Sees Double-Digit Percentage Rise in 2018 Passenger Traffic

ATHENS — Fraport Greece expects a double-digit percentage rise in passenger traffic through 14 Greek airports this year, its chief executive said on Monday. Fraport Greece, a consortium of Germany's Fraport and Greek group Copelouzos, has operated 14 ...


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Watch: 40 fighters, 10 squadrons, 2 missions

Flying over GREECE, the exercises simulated two day-time missions, allowing the IAF units to practice various long-range operations carried out far from ...


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