How the world sees Greece
At this sensitive moment we expect the Albanian side to desist from actions and statements that further charge the atmosphere in our bilateral relations.We expect to receive meaningful clarifications on today's decision by the Albanian Authorities to declare, en masse, 52 Greek citizens, personae non gratae.We remain committed to building relations of trust, but we expect the same from our neighbours.
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The announcement that 10,000 new civil servants will be hired after 10,000 priest will be removed from the state payroll has created a lot of confusion. How will Tsipras will finance the wages for so many civil servants if the state will keep subsidizing the priests wages? In an interview with private Alpha TV, Prime … The post PM Tsipras explains how to finance salaries of 10K priest and 10K civil servants appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Athens Metro Line 3 will resume direct connection to/from Athens International Airport on Saturday, November 10th 2018, Athens Urban Rail Transport Organization (STASY) announced on Friday. Passengers on Metro Line 3
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When a shepherd—the only resident on the three-square-mile island of Despotikó—spotted a Byzantine coin lying in his goat pen in 2010, it was like finding an “X” on a treasure map, but the coin was on...
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The ire of the main opposition has caused the initiative of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to announce the entire government planning for the strengthening of the public sector with
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A part of the central bridge in the city of Kavala, Northern Greece, collapsed short after 4 o’ clock on Friday afternoon. Motorists moving on Nuremberg Avenue in front of the old hospital were shocked when they felt that the ground under their wheels was collapsing. At the point of the collapse, a crane and … The post Kavala: Part of central bridge collapses in Northern Greece (pictures) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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The crew on board of the Norwegian frigate KNM Helge Ingstad have ignored multiple warnings sent not only by the Greek-owned tanker Sola but also by maritime traffic authorities based at nearby Fedje, local media report. The frigate responded at least once to the warnings, claiming they “had control.” They did not. The frigate was … The post Norwegian Frigate ignored multiple collision warnings by oil tanker appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s Interior Ministry says 52 Greeks have been banned from entering the country again for what it says were anti-Albanian activities at […] The post Albania Bans 52 Greeks from Entering Country Again appeared first on The National Herald.
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This phrase, in Greek, “O xin, aggelin Lakedemonis oti tide kimitha tis kinon rimasi phithomeni,” translated in English means: “O stranger, announce to the Lacedemonians […] The post OXI Day – The laconic legacy of liberty appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece have sacked coach Michael Skibbe after a disappointing run in the Nations League, the country's Football Association (EPO) said on Thursday. The EPO has appointed 65-year-old Angelos ...
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LONDON, Nov 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Vulnerable refugee boys in Greece are having to sell sex to survive and some are using the proceeds to buy sex from women, a charity said on Friday ...
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Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy responding to statements by Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos that Turkish fighter aircraft have requested permission to enter
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All eyes on the attempt for the formation of a progressive European frontGreek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras departs today for Berlin to participate in the Dialogue Camp orga
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Greek authorities say they have arrested 5,633 people, mostly migrants, so far this year for trying to fly out of the country with forged identity papers.
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No injuries have been reported
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Gangs and drug dealers are acting with impunity at Greek universities. A controversial law forbids authorities from entering state campuses and the government is refusing to budge. Anthee Carassava re...
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The seabed of the Aegean Sea between the islands of Skyros, Lesvos and Aghios Efstratios conceals 19 active seismic faults measuring over seven kilometres each, which can generate strong earthquakes from 6.1 to 7.4 Richter. Eight of them can also cause strong quakes over 7.0 on the Richter scale. According to new research by a … The post Northern Aegean seabed conceals 19 active seismic faults, scientists say appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greeks have no longer access to some of the most famous websites where one could download films and TV series, including subtitles. Greece’s Commission for Internet Infringement & Intellectual Property has ordered internet service providers to cut access to specific domain names. A total of 38 sites have been so far “taken down”, among them … The post Greece blocks access to 38 websites offering free download of films & TV series appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek saffron, known as the “red gold” of the Greek land, is expected to soon penetrate the Chinese market, landing on the shelves of Chinese […] The post Saffron,”the Red Gold of the Greek Land,” to Reach Chinese Stores by 2019 appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece's Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Information launched a public consultation on the country's Ultrafast Broadband (UFBB) project whose a budget of EUR 300 million. The projec...
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Greece was re-elected as a member of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council at a world summit held in Dubai. Greece, an ITU founding member and ITU Council member for the last 8 year...
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Viking has announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, that will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean Sea during the quiet winter season. Sailing ro...
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Authorities in northern Greece have reported a sharp increase in migrant crossings at the country’s land border with Turkey along with a rise in arrests of smuggling suspects.
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The The The nation of Greece is once again a champion in overtaxing its citizens, ranking 29th among 35 OECD countries, as shown in the 2018 International Tax Competitiveness Index (ITCI).
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Baklava and gyros are on this weekend's entertainment menu. The 42nd annual Greek Festival is set to take place in Daytona Beach. In West Volusia, another weekend of The Volusia County Fair & Youth Sh...
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No fewer than 2,355 applications were submitted for this 2018 edition. After an initial selection, made by XTC world innovation, 801 finalists were selected in 3 categories: product sectors, purchaser ...
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Viking Cruises announced Thursday it would be launching a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, dubbed the Greek Odyssey, that will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity along the Aege...
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Following a request from a local anti-piracy group, Greek Internet service providers are required to block access to The Pirate Bay, 1337x, YTS, and several other pirate sites. The order, issued ...
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A depiction of Phryne, the famous hetaera (courtesan) of Ancient Athens, being disrobed before the Areopagus. “Phryne revealed before the Areopagus” by Jean-Léon Gérôme. Phryne the Thespian ...
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In 1960 Orange, N.J., a neighborhood tea party is about to begin. The hostess, in a petticoat-flared dress and pearls, sets out pristine china. In every detail, she follows the rules of etiquette set ...
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Vodafone Greece and Odeon agreed to make PameOdeon's VoD content available to Vodafone TV subscribers, further enhancing their cooperation. PameOdeon's VoD library includes new movies, a wide variety ...
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Try this warming, fragrant and uplifting Sri Lankan blend of spices in this delicate potato and coconut curry There’s always a jar of homemade curry powder or garam masala on the shelf above my cooker. It varies in its blend of spices, but those that make the most regular appearance are a turmeric mix, which I stir into frothed hot milk, a panch phoran – whole mustard, fenugreek and fennel seeds – to temper (toast and top) curries, and this Sri Lankan blend with roasted rice, black pepper and clove. It’s the one I come back to in colder months: it is warming, fragrant and uplifting all at once. Continue reading...
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The wineries of the “Wine routes of Greece” along with hundreds of other European wineries will take part in the European Day of Wine Tourism on Sunday, November 11. The visitors of the Greek wineries will tour the vineyards, meet Greek wine producers, admire the landscape, tour the facilities and taste new and aged wines, … The post Greece’s wineries open cellars on European Wine Tourism Day, Nov 11 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek saffron, known as the “red gold” of the Greek nation, is expected to soon hit the Chinese market, landing on the shelves of Chinese shops by the start of 2019. Speaking to the state-run ...
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Gas Interconnector Greece – Bulgaria (IGB) is a proposed gas pipeline between the Greek and Bulgarian natural gas pipeline networks The European Commission has made a decision regarding the ...
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ATHENS – Already offering five-year residency permits that offer so-called “Golden Visas” allowing travel within the European Union, the Greek government will let rich foreigners […] The post Greece Extends Golden Visas for Rich Foreign Investors appeared first on The National Herald.
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More than 8 ½ years of austerity and more than 20 pension cuts – with more set for Jan. 1, 2019 – have forced some […] The post Pension Cuts Driving Greek Retirees to Poor Bulgaria appeared first on The National Herald.
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The European Commission said it wants Greece to push a procedure to recognize professionals from other European Union countries who aren’t allowed to work in […] The post EU Urges Greece to Accept Professionals from Other Countries appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek unemployment rate fell below 19 pct to 18.9 pct of the workforce in August, supported by strong tourism trends, from 19.1 pct in July […] The post Greek Unemployment Rate Fell to 18.9 pct in August appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas was named Most Improved Player of 2018 at the ATP awards announced on Friday. It was the crowning achievement of […] The post Stefanos Tsitsipas Declared Most Improved Player of 2018 at ATP Awards appeared first on The National Herald.
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Researchers have discovered a previously unknown ancient Greek settlement in eastern Crimea
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The seabed of the Aegean conceals 19 active seismic faults measuring over seven kilometres each, which can generate strong earthquakes from 6.1 to 7.4 on the Richter scale, according to new ...
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An earthquake measuring 4.2 on Richter again rocked the Greek island of Zakynthos last night, ANA news agency reported. Following the 6.4 magnitude quake, which was registered in Zakynthos on October ...
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A blackout occurred at 10:20 on Friday morning leaving the whole island of Rhodes without power. According to preliminary information, the blackout occurred due to a technical problem initially in one of the power plants on the island. both power plants on Rhodes are out of order. While technical teams try to fix the problem, … The post Rhodes without power supply as both PPC plants go out of order appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Pieces of the ceiling in a room of a public hospital in Piraeus have reportedly collapsed injuring one woman. According to workers’ union at Greece’s Public Hospitals POEDIN, the ceiling collapsed Thursday midnight and injured the mother of a patient scheduled to be operated Friday morning. The accident took place in the Orthopedics Clinic of … The post Ceiling collapses in public hospital in Piraeus, injures one woman appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Clerics in Greece's Orthodox Church will stop being civil servants after the country's government announced a significant reduction in religion's role in its public sector. The government announced a ...
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One of Europe’s least indebted countries has room to boost pensions without facing a Greece-like crisis in the coming decades, its labor minister said, criticizing decades of austerity-minded governan...
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — One was a veteran police officer who didn’t hesitate to run toward danger. Another was an art student who worked […] The post Greek-American Orfanos Amongst Victims in California Bar Shooting appeared first on The National Herald.
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ATHENS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Greek industrial output increased 2.0 percent in September compared to the same month last year, after a downwardly revised 1.0 percent increase in August, statistics service ...
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ATHENS — Greece's annual EU-harmonised inflation rate accelerated in October, statistics service ELSTAT data showed on Friday. The reading was 1.8 percent from 1.1 percent in September. The data showe...
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