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Monday, July 2, 2018
Travel Greece: Where to go in Argolis, Peloponnese
Located at just under a 2-hour drive from Athens, the Argolis peninsula in the Peloponnese region offers many different historical sites, culture and beauty to tourists looking for a spectacular vacation in Greece. Argos is considered to be the longest ...
Summer sales to begin across GREECE on Monday July 9th
The summer sales will commence on Monday 9 July and they end on Friday 31 August, the Association of Business and Retail Sales of GREECE ...
Bulgarian PM says Merkel’s green light for influx; Sanitation, ‘social cohesion’ overwhelmed on Greek island
The European Union’s external borders should be immediately closed and illegals currently in Europe should be detained and deported, Bulgaria’s prime minister said. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. / Anadolu Agency Bulgaria will not accept any ...
The best city break holiday destination for this summer was found to be Athens in GREECE.
Tourist boards for both Athens and GREECE also took a prize home. ... while GREECE is expected to receive more than 32 million travellers in 2018.” ...
The Greek Freak Will Be NBA 2K19's Standard Edition Cover Athlete
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the cover athlete for NBA 2K19. Although the news was leaked via Twitter on June 24, doesn't take away the fact that this young talent made it on the cover. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the cover athlete for ...
Piero and Porcaro: Greek Fest thank you
The entire festival committee and our parish, Kimissi Tis Theotokou, would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all who supported and attended our 53rd festival. We are truly humbled and blessed to be surrounded by so many dedicated people and ...
Omelets, crepes, Eggcetera: GREEK chef brings Chicago diner to Fort Myers
Originally from the island of Zakynthos in Greece, Kladis serves traditional American fare with a few GREEK dishes thrown in. “We sell lots of crepes, ...
LA GREEK Film Festival continues to grow its stellar annual event
The movie took us back into late 60s Greece and caught the drama felt by the thousands of GREEKS who attended the game, hoping for a win by AEK.
GREEK international Papastathopoulos completes Arsenal move
Arsenal have announced the signing of Greece international defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee.
American Hellenic Institute Students Meet GREECE'S President
GREECE is one of the most conscientious members of the European Union, and this is recognized by the bloc, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos ...
Emily Ratajkowski Pairs an Itsy Bitsy Bikini with Perfect Summer Updo in Greece
For a girls trip to the farflung island of Mykonos, aspirational vacation hair is practically a prerequisite. And if said getaway includes a full schedule of yachting along cerulean waters in the company of Gigi Hadid and her bombshell blonde beach waves ...
Greece Gets €20M to Deal with Migration Problems on Greek Islands
The European Commission on Monday gave over €45 million ($52 million) to Greece and Spain to deal with migration issues. Monday’s sums come shortly after Greece also struck a bilateral deal with Germany last week on taking back some migrants.
Greek Economy Will See Higher Growth, Says Bank of Greece
Greece’s economy will record higher growth rates under conditions in the near future, Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras estimated in a Monetary Policy Report submitted to parliament. He also called on Greek banks to speed up their efforts for ...
Alexis Tsipras Is Wearing a Tie Again, but Is Greece’s Debt Crisis Really Over?
On June 22, Greece reached an agreement with its eurozone partners to formally exit from the latest of a series of bailout programs that have provided an economic lifeline to Athens throughout its debt crisis, but at the cost of eight years of brutal ...
Greece to Participate in Roots Revival Conference with Cyprus, Egypt
Greece’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick is in Cyprus for the preparation of “Nostos – The Return 2”, a tripartite roots revival conference between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt. Quick will meet with Egypt’s Minister of Immigration and ...
EWWK: Greek Feta Burger
Place and non-stick pan over medium heat and add oil, once hot add the onion, cooking until the onion is soft. Turn the heat off add cheese to the pan and stir to combine well. In a medium bowl combine the bread, milk, onion mixture, oregano, and garlic.
The Caravan Bed & Breakfast
... at this three-star, retro-chic b&b in a stylishly renovated 1920s building within easy walking distance of the main sights of GREECE'S second city.
Gigi Hadid's Smoldering Hot Black Swimsuit Is Universally Flattering - We Promise You
Gigi Hadid has been enjoying some much needed time off. The supermodel was spotted while on vacation in GREECE with fellow model Emily ...
Gigi Hadid And Emily Ratajkowski Sport Sexy Swimsuits While Sunbathing in GREECE
Victoria Secret models Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski were spotted off the coast of Mykonos Island this past Sunday. The women joined a group of ...
Arsenal complete Sokratis Papastathopoulos signing for £17.7m
• Dortmund defender agrees ‘long-term contract’ with club • Unai Emery set to complete deal for Uruguay’s Lucas Torreira Arsenal have completed the signing of the Greece international Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €20m (£17.7m). The 30-year-old defender, who has won 79 caps for his country, was identified as one of Unai Emery’s prime transfer targets after the Spaniard took over from Arsène Wenger as manager. Continue reading...
Greece defender Sokratis leaves Dortmund for Arsenal
Greece defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos joined English Premier League club Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund on Monday. Arsenal did not disclose the fee but media reports put it at 17.6 million pounds ($23.2 million). The 30-year-old center back is the ...
Amid of a Wave of Repatriation, Sotheby’s Stands Its Ground Against Greece’s Claim to an 8th-Century Bronze Horse
A photo of a bronze horse from the Symes-Michaelides archive. Courtesy of Dr. Christos Tsirogiannis. While antiquities collectors and dealers have seen a crackdown on looted cultural property and a surge in repatriation in recent years, there’s at least ...
Set the table with these distinctive Greek wines
When you ask people about Greek wine, they might recall tasting Retsina on a jaunt through Athens, or talk about enjoying a zippy island white on their honeymoon. But this category of diverse pours — sourced from a country whose winemaking reaches back ...
Arsenal sign experienced Greek defender Papastathopoulos
Seasoned Greek international defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos became Arsenal manager Unai Emery's third signing in the close season on Monday, putting pen to paper on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old, capped 79 times, will be ...
EU grants GREECE 20 million euros to improve refugee reception centers
“And while the EU-Turkey Statement has greatly contributed to lowering the number of arrivals in GREECE, the country is still facing significant migratory ...
S&P: Weakened private sector is a threat
The key to the further upgrading of GREECE'S credit rating is strengthening growth and investment, Standard & Poor's chief analysts for GREECE Aarti ...
COR-POOH! 4000 tonnes of stinking rubbish piles up in streets of Corfu as dump is FULL
Mr Nikolouzo revealed Corfu's waste hit 67,000 tons last year and is increasing as tourists flock to the city in GREECE. Only around five percent of the ...
Egypt prepares for 2nd edition of Nostos event with GREECE and Cyprus
It also deepens the feeling of nostalgia and love for Egypt between the communities of Cyprus and GREECE, who lived in Egypt and grew up there for ...
EU Extends Extra Emergency Aid to GREECE, Spain for Refugees
GREECE and Spain have been granted an additional 45.6 million euros in emergency aid in order to address the incoming refugee flows, the European ...
EU spends €45m to tackle irregular migration challenges in GREECE and Spain
The European Commission has allocated a total of €45.6m in emergency assistance to tackle irregular migration challenges in GREECE and Spain.
Corfu experiences rubbish crisis as holiday season begins
In 2015, the European Commission referred GREECE to the EU Court of Justice over poor waste management. At the time, the Commission's concerns ...
Arsenal announce signing of Greece defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos
Arsenal have announced the signing of Greece defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos Credit: PA Arsenal have announced the signing of Greece defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund on a "long-term contract". The 30-year-old becomes the third ...
Greek ex-minister freed pending corruption conviction appeal
ATHENS, Greece — A Greek former defense minister serving 20 years for corruption has again secured early release from prison on health grounds, pending the hearing of an appeal against his conviction. Akis Tsochadzopoulos, 78, was expected to walk free ...
Greece to decongest Aegean Sea islands as more EU funds allocated
ATHENS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Vitsas pledged on Monday to step up efforts to decongest the northern Aegean Sea islands in coming months, as the European Commission announced the release of further financial aid to tackle the ...
“In Exile No Longer”: Holy Family Cathedral Celebrates 50 years
IN 2017, THE UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH MARKED SEVENTY YEARS IN BRITAIN, AND SIXTY SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE EXARCHATE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS ANNIVERSARY, A HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY WAS HELD AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL ON 28 OCTOBER 2017, PRESIDED OVER BY PATRIARCH SVIATOSLAV (SHEVCHUK) AND CONCELEBRATED BY ALL THE BYZANTINE-CATHOLIC BISHOPS IN EUROPE. IN HIS SERMON, THE ARCHBISHOP OF WESTMINSTER, CARDINAL VINCENT NICHOLAS, DECLARED: “HOW GOOD IT IS THAT THE UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC EPARCHY REMAINS UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE HOLY FAMILY, BUT THE HOLY FAMILY ‘IN EXILE’ NO LONGER.”
Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski party on a luxury Greek yacht and make us all jealous
Emily Ratajkowski and Gigi Hadid are having a girls’ trip in Greece (Picture: Backgrid) Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski are currently on the girls’ holiday of dreams, out in Mykonos. And the model pair made the most of the weather as they set sail on ...
Jill Zarin Went to Lindsay Lohan's Club Opening in Greece, and Ran Into This Bravo Star
Jill Zarin has been quite the jet-setter this summer. But her latest adventure is the one that will make Mean Girls fans green — or, pink? — with envy. Ready for this? The Real Housewives of New York City alum is currently in Greece for the opening of ...
Gigi Hadid Wore a Sexy One-Piece Swimsuit for a Yacht Party in Greece
Gigi Hadid, who's vacationing in Mykonos, Greece, wore a bustier-style one-piece bathing suit from Solid & Striped x Re/Done while enjoying some yacht-related activities yesterday. The swimsuit, dubbed "The Hollywood One Piece," (the perfect description ...
Lowell's Greek Tycoon George Behrakis and wife matriarch Margo honored at the Pan Laconian Federation Grand Banquet (SLIDESHOW)
"If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning." - Aristotle Socrates Onassis, Greek shipping magnate and businessman (1906-1975) As Zorba the Greek would say, there was no full catastrophe on June 9, only sheer bliss. The 70th ...
Greek President backs all-round cooperation with Vietnam
Rome (VNA) – Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos has affirmed his support for enhancing all-round cooperation with Vietnam during his reception for visiting Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on July 2. He said with its ...
Athens Chosen as Europe's Best City Break Tourist Destination for 2018
The World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 was held in the GREEK capital over the weekend and saw GREEK hotels and resorts win ...
GREEK wines, nectar of the ancients
According to Homer, the Trojan War lasted 10 years. During this time a thousand ships' worth of GREEKS got up to no small amount of fighting, pillaging, ...
Greek central bank: crisis not over with bailout exit
Greece's central bank chief says that the eight-year bailout program may be ending in August, but the crisis will only be over when the country can borrow from bond markets at sustainable rates. Yannis Stournaras also notes that bailout creditors' decision ...
Debt relief deal to help Greece return to markets, carry on with reform: central bank
ATHENS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The debt relief deal agreed by eurozone finance ministers last month can be expected to contribute significantly to Greece's smooth return to the markets and the continuation of the reform effort, a central Bank of Greece (BoG ...
Convicted former Greek defense minister to be released from jail for health reasons
ATHENS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- An Athens appeals court ruled on Monday the release of former defense minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos, who was convicted for corruption six years ago, due to ill health, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. Tsochatzopoulos, 79 ...
Greece refuses to testify in ongoing Focus trial
Greek judicial authorities will not be sending their officials to Cyprus to testify in the ongoing Focus trial, it emerged on Monday. A trial within a trial is currently underway in order to determine the admissibility of certain evidence which the ...
UAE embassy issues travel advisory for Greece
A UAE embassy has issued a travel advisory for Emiratis. According to the UAE embassy in Athens, residents who are currently on or going to vacation in the island of Santorini should be on their guard. "Make sure you keep your belongings safe and secure ...
Greece enters the coalition of the willing on refugees
On the migration front, Greece has been called upon to confront extremely serious dilemmas. As a country of first entry, it wants an overhaul of the Dublin System to make it more just, but its allies are not many or sufficient. It will continue to shoulder ...
Greece needs prudent fiscal policy post bailout, PM Tsipras says
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will be able to service its needs after it exits its bailout in August but will not return to the practices of the past that led it to the crisis, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told his cabinet on Monday.