“Every night there is war going on in the Aegean,” said Hellenic Navy Commander in Chief Admiral Nikos Tsounis on Friday. The Navy chief spoke to the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Friday, November 30, 2018
Eurostat: Greece's unemployment rate fell to 18.9%
At 189 fell the unemployment rate in Greece in August 2018 compared to 19 in the previous month according to Eurostat figures released todayIn October 2018 there are no
Greek issue to be discussed briefly at the Eurogroup on December 3
The Greek issue is expected to be discussed briefly during the Eurogroup meeting on Monday 3 December The first report enhanced supervision of the European Commission for Greece
Greek cosmetics, beauty products see revival: report
ATHENS, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Greek producers of cosmetics and beauty products have seen a revival in their fortunes thanks to a growing worldwide consumer trend towards natural products among other fac...
Food truck Whole-E Roasters closes brick-and-mortar location in Greece
Food truck Whole-E Roasters closes brick-and-mortar location in Greece The business, inspired by carving stations at weddings and brunch buffets, shared the news Friday on Facebook. Check out this sto...
Greek Frittata with Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Surprise! You can make brunch in a slow cooker. This veggie-packed frittata is infused with Mediterranean flavors. Invite your friends over, toss a fresh fruit salad, toast some whole-grain ...
The 14 Greek scientists among the most influential in the globe
They are among the top 6,000 most cites for the past 1 years
Greece man pleads guilty to heroin charge
A Greece man is facing up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to a drug charge. Jeffrey West, 41, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin before U.S. District Judge ...
Cyprus, Greece to expand tripartite cooperation pacts by including Serbia
NICOSIA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Cyprus and Greece will expand their tripartite cooperation agreements with eastern Mediterranean countries by soon including Balkan country Serbia, Cypriot President Nicos ...
Greek diplomats issue visas to unaccompanied children in organ trafficking ring – former minister
[Preview] Diplomats from Greece have been blasted as “traitors” by the country’s former foreign minister, after he shockingly repeated allegations that visas were issued “to unaccompanied children to illegally traffic their organs”. Read Full Article at RT.com
Secret Clauses of Gas Agreement between Cyprus, GREECE, Italy and Israel
Cyprus, GREECE, Greek, Italy and Israel have reached an agreement on the joint construction of a gas pipeline in the Mediterranean. The aim of this ...
Inside Europe: Greek kids pay the price for austerity
Freed from the tough demands of international creditors, GREECE is now flaunting the first signs of financial recovery. But eight years of biting budget ...
Mother-daughter style! Glamorous Greek royals Princess Maria-Olympia and Crown Princess ...
Along with husband and father Prince Pavlos of GREECE, the duo also wowed us recently at the royal wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack ...
GREECE'S Medical Device Forecast Revised Slightly Upwards
Modest economic recovery will support medical device market growth of 5.4% in 2018 and 2.7% in 2019 in local currency terms, rising to mid ...
Flu claims one life in GREECE
Greek health authorities have recorded the first death from complications caused by flu, according to weekly data from the Center for Disease Control ...
GREECE to auction 1.25bn euros of 6-month T-bills on Dec. 5
ATHENS: GREECE will sell 1.25 billion euros ($1.42 billion) of six-month treasury bills on Dec. 5 to refinance a maturing issue, debt agency PDMA said ...
GREECE retains EU's highest unemployment rate
Unemployment in GREECE dipped to 18.9 percent in August of this year, from 19 percent the previous month, but remains the highest rate in the ...
Refugees to be moved to mainland Greece for the winter period
Refugees hosted in camps especially on the islands are faced with the wave of bad weather affecting GreeceSerious problems have arisen in the reception and identification ce
Greece's private debt soars to 257 bln USD in 2018, exceeds Greek GDP
ATHENS, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Greece's private debt sum has soared to 226 billion euros (257 billion U.S. dollars) so far this year, exceeding the country's GDP forecast for the next year, Greek newspap...
Bank of Greece Chief Says 50% Investment Shock Needed
ATHENS – With foreign companies still wary of putting money into the country after the end of 326 billion euros ($370.88 billion) in three international […] The post Bank of Greece Chief Says 50% Investment Shock Needed appeared first on The National Herald.
After Report Figures Faked, Folli Follie Assets Frozen
ATHENS – With Greece’s Capital Market Commission charging that jewelry and accessory maker Folli Follie falsified its balance sheet figures, the country’s anti-money laundering agency […] The post After Report Figures Faked, Folli Follie Assets Frozen appeared first on The National Herald.
Red and black varieties bring colour to Greek grape production
Due to the rain in the summer months, the Greek grape season wasn’t great, but these rain clouds cannot be seen as the future of the sector. The Greek companies have a good position with the seedless ...
UN Migration Agency Sheltering Over 1,000 Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Greece
Athens – IOM, the UN Migration Agency announced today (30/11) that it has provided a protective environment and tailored services for 1,114 unaccompanied migrant children in Greece since the ...
“Greece needs a more liberal course”
Thanos Bobos, the 70 year old president of the Greek cooperative Argeas, has major plans for the future of the company. The assortment has to become more extensive, besides oranges and tangerines, he ...
The Best Traditional Greek Pastries and Breads for Christmas
If you’re ever fortunate enough to spend Christmas in Greece you will be surrounded by a wide range of irresistible traditional Christmas sweets. Some holiday goodies are steeped in ancient ...
Another winter of discontent on the Greek islands
“Winter is coming,” Ali, a 21-year-old from refugee Afghanistan said to me when I met him Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos last month. “There are pregnant women and children here. How ...
First influenza death this winter reported in Greece
ATHENS, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Greece has seen the first death from the influenza type A virus this winter, the Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) announced on Friday. According ...
Stamford's Archangels Greek Orthodox Church to Host Archdiocesan
This post was contributed by a community member. The renowned Archdiocesan Byzantine Choir will perform a Christmas Concert of both Ecclesiastical and folk music. A program will be provided with ...
Golden Dawn Seen Behind Student Protests Against FYROM Name Deal
Greek high school student protests and shutting down schools to protest the government’s deal to rename the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) were likely […] The post Golden Dawn Seen Behind Student Protests Against FYROM Name Deal appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Industrialists Say SYRIZA Policies Limiting Growth
ATHENS – The organization representing Greek industrials, The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), said the government’s 2019 draft budget that shows a rosy recovery from […] The post Greek Industrialists Say SYRIZA Policies Limiting Growth appeared first on The National Herald.
Shameless: Greece Punishes Cleaning Lady, Not Real Criminals
Greek Injustice goes like this: a minister can steal millions of euros from defense contracts, serve a few years in jail, be released on health […] The post Shameless: Greece Punishes Cleaning Lady, Not Real Criminals appeared first on The National Herald.
Court Hearing in New Jersey Greek Woman’s Family Murder, Arson Case
FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man charged with killing his brother and the brother’s wife and two children will make a court appearance […] The post Court Hearing in New Jersey Greek Woman’s Family Murder, Arson Case appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek Court Acquits 21 Over Raid on Eldorado Gold Facilities
THESSALONIKI (AP) — A Greek court on Friday acquitted 21 people accused of raiding prospective gold mining facilities that some see as a welcome foreign […] The post Greek Court Acquits 21 Over Raid on Eldorado Gold Facilities appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek court acquits 21 over raid on gold mining facilities
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A court has acquitted 21 people accused of raiding prospective gold mining facilities in northern Greece, which many local residents strongly oppose on environmental ...
The Greek-American Startup Workable Raised $50M in Additional Funds
BOSTON – Workable, the Greek-American startup, continues to succeed, as evidenced by a new round of funding amounting to $50 million dollars from various international investors. […] The post The Greek-American Startup Workable Raised $50M in Additional Funds appeared first on The National Herald.
Marathon Memories Continuously Born, In Greece and Worldwide
ATHENS – Most of the record 18,750 runners from 100 countries who participated in the 2018 Athens Marathon are home by now and sharing memories […] The post Marathon Memories Continuously Born, In Greece and Worldwide appeared first on The National Herald.
Alpha Bank Secures Deal to Sell 1 Billion Euro in Non-Performing Loans
ATHENS – Alpha Bank, Greece’s fourth-largest lender, announced on November 29 that it secured a deal with a consortium of funds managed by Apollo Global […] The post Alpha Bank Secures Deal to Sell 1 Billion Euro in Non-Performing Loans appeared first on The National Herald.
The horror and the beauty of ancient Greece
The Odyssey – and The Iliad – are everything they’re cracked up to be: the great, early epics on whose shoulders Western European literature stands. But what are you supposed to do about ...
Greek September retail sales rise 3.3 pct, led by books, supermarkets
ATHENS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Greek retail sales by volume rose 3.3 percent in September compared to the same month last year after an upwardly revised 3.6 percent increase in August, statistics service ...
Lady Amelia Windsor joins Princesses Marie-Chantal and Maria-Olympia of Greece at Claridge’s
There was a healthy royal contingent among the star-studded crowd that assembled at Claridge's to watch the unveiling of its spectacular Christmas tree on Thursday night. Socialite and fashion muse La...
The first Greek migrants who settled in Australia are the real heroes of the diaspora
"It's time to honour our Greek ancestors who opened the doors to Australia," say members of Greek communities around the country
Bank of Greece plan to reduce NPEs seen as “credit positive”
A Bank of Greece BoG plan to help the countrys banks reduce the nonperforming exposures NPEs on their books was seen as credit positive by Moodys The ratings agency said
St. Photios Shrine to host Greek educators from around the country
Educators from throughout the U.S. will convene in St. Augustine this weekend for the second annual John Giannopoulos Award Banquet. Sponsored by the Federation of Hellenic American Educators in colla...
UK warmer than Greece with Europe gripped by weather divide
There remains a major weather divide across Europe with mild air from the south-west making the UK warmer than Greece during the weekend. Temperatures vary widely across the continent as the east ...
Santorini's now open in Station Park
“GREEK your way,” is the theme of the new Santorini's GREEK Grill, which opened Nov. 9 at Station Park. Patrons can choose their protein and their ...
Letter from the Editor: Don't judge GREEK life based on stereotypes
Coming to college, I wanted nothing to do with GREEK life as I'd heard all of the stereotypes and wanted nothing to do with it. I felt the same way initially ...
Turkey mulls 'Kosovo model' for EU visa deal
Turkey believes that problems stemming from its non-recognition of Greek Cyprus in regards to visa liberalization could be overcome through a formula the EU has generated for Kosovo’s process despite the fact that five EU member do not recognize the Balkan state.
Mother of Ben Needham told DNA on toy car does NOT belong to her son
Ben Needham's mother, Kerry, said her 'endless heartache and torture' continues following is disappearance on the Greek island of Kos 27 years ago.
One binding bid for marina concession on GREEK island of Chios
The Hellenic Replublic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), Greece's privatization agency, on Monday announced that it has received a binding offer ...
GREEK Tourism Numbers Add Up to a Robust 2018 Close
As 2018 comes to a close, the GREEK Tourism Ministry issued an update on figures, which back positive forecasts for a record year in tourism citing ...