Several fraternities and sororities at Harvard University sued the school on Monday for discrimination against their organizations. “The University … conducted a multi-year campaign to eliminate singl...
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How the world sees Greece
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Harvard Greek organizations sue for discrimination against single-sex groups
U.S. Embassy, Consulates to Observe Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush on Dec. 5
ATHENS – The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Athens, the Consulate in Thessaloniki and all American-government-related offices in Greece will observe a day of mourning […] The post U.S. Embassy, Consulates to Observe Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush on Dec. 5 appeared first on The National Herald.
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Drones, Helicopter and Over 5,000 Policemen Deployed for Anniversary of Grigoropoulos Murder
ATHENS – Greek police will be on alert ahead of Thursday, December 6 and the rallies being organised to mark the anniversary of the murder […] The post Drones, Helicopter and Over 5,000 Policemen Deployed for Anniversary of Grigoropoulos Murder appeared first on The National Herald.
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In Chicago, A Less Greek Greektown, A More Chinese Chinatown
It appears that Chicago’s Greektown is getting less Greek. A recent article in Crain’s Chicago Business outlined the loss of some classic restaurants, while the neighborhood’s zoning and rent situatio...
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Top Greek, fYRoM diplomats agree to avoid 'problematic statements' affecting Prespa pact; Zaev backs away from 'language' quote
The latest “hiccup” affecting a provisional agreement between Athens and Skopje to resolve the long-standing “fYRoM name issue” revolved around a statement over the weekend by the neighboring country’ ...
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Striking home in Greece uses bioclimatic features to be energy-efficient year-round
Tucked into a sloping hillside looking out over the Aegean Sea, the TRIF House designed by Sergey Fedotov boasts a gorgeous, contemporary design with massive floor-to-ceiling windows to take in ...
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Voters in Greece to decide on school district improvement project
Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) - Voters will decide on Tuesday whether or not to approve a capital improvement project for the school district. The $107.8 million capital improvement project focuses on three ...
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Small Bites: A honey of a Christmas cookie fresh from Greece
Thanks to Greek chef Vangelis Rotas for giving us our first Small Bites recipe using metric measurements. He shared his family's recipe for melomakarona, a Christmas cookie. Every family has their own ...
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US Official: FYROM Could Join NATO by Spring 2020
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A senior U.S official says FYROM could join NATO by early 2020 if it implements an agreement with Greece to rename […] The post US Official: FYROM Could Join NATO by Spring 2020 appeared first on The National Herald.
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American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Conference Focuses on the Future of Greece
ATHENS – Leading entrepreneurs and financial analysts listened carefully to the panel discussions and keynote speeches at The Greek Economy Conference of the American Hellenic […] The post American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Conference Focuses on the Future of Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Letter to the Editor: Greek American Community Should Demand Justice
That the Jamal Khashoggi murder case deserves attention, let there be no doubt. Loss of life of any innocent individual deserves concern. But the United States Congress […] The post Letter to the Editor: Greek American Community Should Demand Justice appeared first on The National Herald.
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Police face charges in murder of drag queen and HIV activist in Greece
Four police officers will face court on charges of causing fatal bodily harm in the murder of Zak Kostopoulos. Also known as Zackie Oh, the 33-year-old was a beloved drag queen and HIV and LGBTI activ...
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Smuggling charges against humanitarian workers who saved refugees in Greece must be dropped
Responding to the release on bail of volunteers and staff who provided life-saving assistance to refugees, Kondylia Gougou, Amnesty International’s Greece Researcher said: “Whilst we welcome the news ...
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News of Firms: Wordcom Adds Members in DR, Greece, Portugal, US; BrandLinkDC is Now The Brand Guild; Idea Grove Hatches Idea for Quiz
Worldcom Public Relations Group has added AF Communicacion (Dominican Republic), JNL+ (Greece), KGBTexas Communications (San Antonio) and Tabua Digital (Portugal) to its roster of member agencies. AF ...
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U.S. sees Macedonia in NATO in mid-2020 after name change deal
The United States expects Macedonia to join NATO in mid-2020 by which time its name change deal with Greece should be fully implemented despite Russian efforts to undermine it, the top U.S. official for the Western Balkans said on Tuesday.
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Greek Police Brace for Riots on Anniversary of Teen’s Murder
The Hellenic Police are bracing for expected riots on Thursday, the tenth anniversary of the killing of teenager Alexandros Grigoropoulos by a police officer. The young man was killed during a ...
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Union of Greek Shipowners and Nunavut Fisheries Association join Arctic Economic Council
The Arctic Economic Council (AEC) says it welcomed Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) and Nunavut Fisheries Association (NFA) from Canada as members to the pan-Arctic business community. UGS represents G...
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South African cop escapes to Greece after blowing whistle on police brutality
Noone understands what a whistleblower goes through, says South African police officer in self-exile.
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Greece: Charges against humanitarian workers who saved refugees 'an outrage'
‘This case is just the latest example of how authorities are misusing anti-smuggling laws to target activists and criminalise rescue’ - Kondylia Gougou Four humanitarian workers arrested following the...
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Mitsotakis: Prespes Agreement Should Not Be Ratified by the Greek Parliament
ATHENS – Main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday said that FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s statements on the teaching of the […] The post Mitsotakis: Prespes Agreement Should Not Be Ratified by the Greek Parliament appeared first on The National Herald.
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2 Men Accused of Murdering Female Student on Rhodes Led Before Prosecutor
RHODES, Greece – A 19-year old Albanian man and a 21-year-old resident of Rhodes will appear before the island’s public prosecutor on Tuesday, accused of […] The post 2 Men Accused of Murdering Female Student on Rhodes Led Before Prosecutor appeared first on The National Herald.
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Italy And Greece: Unreal Forecasts + Unsustainable Debt = Unattractive Investments
Yields on Italian government debts and the risk premium against Germany are falling. Have Italian assets become attractive? There are plenty of reason why our answer is no. These reasons are ...
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ANA-MPA: PM Tsipras: Greece taking initiatives for cooperation in the Balkans
Sofia. "The Balkans have given birth to wars in the past and our vision must be for the Balkans to stop being Europe's powder keg but become the region that breathes new momentum in the name of unity ...
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Greek Man Creates New World with “Playmogreek” Figures
“Playmogreek” is the recent creation of Petros Kaminiotis, a young Greek man with plenty of imagination and patience. His unique figures are based on the popular Playmobil toys, yet he has ...
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Greece athletes call for more support
Athletes say they don't receive enough support from the state to be able to focus on their performance.
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Alternate Foreign Minister G. Katrougalos’ Interview on ‘Real FM’ radio with journalist N. Hatzinikolaou (03/12/2018)
JOURNALIST: I welcome now the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Giorgos Katrougalos. Good morning, Minister. G. KATROUGALOS: Good morning, and a good week to you, and your listeners. JOURNALIST: I would like to begin with all that is happening in France, with the ‘yellow vest’ protests. I would like to ask you if, in your opinion, is it time to open a serious debate in Brussels, a serious debate in Europe for the day after, and in particular in light of the austerity policies that are being pursued, not only in countries that are subject to memoranda but over the entire Eurozone? Are events in Paris a strong sign that Europe is at risk? G. KATROUGALOS: Indeed, that’s precisely how it is. And it may be the most resounding alarm bell yet, though it has not been the only one. Your question goes right to the point. In its White Paper on the Future of Europe, the European Commission itself has admitted that we are the first generation of Europeans to fear that our children’s lives will be worse than our own. And this is not a natural result of the phenomenon of globalization, because there are specific policies that can adapt national and European strategies to the real challenges of globalization. The situation is very simple: Within the framework of austerity policies implemented in Europe, the poor become poorer and the rich become much richer. Our problem is not that the pie isn’t growing. The pie is growing in countries like Germany or France, but unfortunately it is being divided in extremely unequal ways. So I think, as you have rightly suggested, that we should take what is happening in France as a resounding alarm bell. Brexit was another similar alarm bell. A study conducted by the University of Warwick that I was reading lately assigned at least 10% of the votes in favour of withdrawal to the implementation of austerity policies, to the depopulation of the industrial regions in the North, and to the feelings of many people that they do not have a future. And this affects Europe, and it also affects each country separately. That’s why the next European elections will be of utmost importance. Because, in reality, two worlds are colliding. Not just the world of an open Europe, that which is in favour of political rights and freedoms. On the other hand, the rival camp presents the spectacle of strange bedfellows: Nationalists who want a return to a past golden age that never existed, and, at the same time, those who want a completely neo-liberal Europe. These are indeed the policies we witness in the countries which also pursue the goal of building a ‘Fortress Europe’. This is precisely why the next elections are particularly crucial and likely to give rise to serious dilemmas. JOURNALIST: And at the same time, in many countries, as ‘Real News’ reported yesterday, it seems that they are projecting the Army’s involvement in the migration problem. In other words, there are a number of European leaders, ready to copy the methods of Trump on the border with Mexico. I think this is also a worrying development for Europe. G. KATROUGALOS: According to a great French sociologist, whenever the left hand of the State weakens, that which gives social rights, benefits and social services, it strengthens the right hand, that is, the hand of law and order. We cannot tackle the crisis in this manner. As much as it is a mistake to tackle migration by turning Europe into a fortress, it is even more a [mistake] to think that we have internal enemies and to organize our policy accordingly. There is a way out of this situation. Europe then had known a golden age of prosperity, what the French referred as the ‘30 glorious years’, because it was able to reduce inequalities, and to build democracy alongside its social State. JOURNALIST: Now if such outlook prevails in Europe, we will run into difficulties. I am informed that we have already been asked to take part in an exercise in Hungary. If such opinion prevails, then I imagine that military force will be used mainly in the countries that represent entry points for migrants. And Greece is the first entry point. G. KATROUGALOS: As far as we are concerned we have totally ruled out the use of military force. That said, we too have used the Army to better organise the infrastructure on the ground. JOURNALIST: I am not referring to this. G. KATROUGALOS: I know. I am referring to it deliberately, to distinguish the two questions. The opinion according to which such problems can be tackled with the use of violence is entirely different, of course. JOURNALIST: Right. G. KATROUGALOS: Since it has become a global objective - although we Greeks haven’t realised it yet - let me tell you that at this time the United Nations are engaged in an effort, whose diplomatic phase is complete now, to introduce an international pact on migration. The majority of countries have supported it and we were hoping that Europe would do the same. But after the usual countries rehashing the same objections -like Poland and Hungary- we are now beginning to see other countries, like Austria or Bulgaria, which we hadn’t suspected before of following the ‘fortress’ policy, backtracking from their support of the pact, whose ambition was, as I told you, to embrace all the countries of the world. This mood is palpable therefore at all levels, at the level of society, at the level of our individual selves. How many times we speak with people who tell us that the migrants must leave even at countries’ level. The issue at stake is therefore of great importance all the more so as it runs horizontally through our societies and the European political regimes. JOURNALIST: Let us now review quickly where we stand as far as our national issues are concerned, and let me begin with Turkey and its stance towards the searches carried out in the Cypriot EEZ. Our neighbouring country never stops the provocations. It is raising its voice. I want to ask you how worried you are by this tactic. We are also worried about the possibility of being embroiled in a ‘heated’ incident. G. KATROUGALOS: I had the opportunity to answer a similar question from Mr. Koumoutsakos, New Democracy’s Spokesperson on foreign policy issues, and I gave him my opinion. This resurgence of revisionist rhetoric by Turkey is not a sign of power. On the contrary, it is a sign of weakness because Turkey realises that on this very important front, the Republic of Cyprus has proved its ability to turn into action its sovereign rights which are recognized by International Law, whereas Turkey has failed to avert this course by creating faits accomplis. So, I am not worried. Of course, we are monitoring with vigilance and also sobriety Turkey’s movements. With the diplomatic actions we have taken - and I am not referring only to the known actions underpinning our trilateral cooperation with Egypt and Israel, and evidently our total coordination with the Republic of Cyprus. I am referring to how we have now made it clear in the European Union itself that Turkey is violating International Law when it behaves like this. And for the first time we succeeded, at the level of the European Council, of the leaders of the European Union, in issuing a very strong warning at Turkey, not to continue along the same lines. As for us, here is how we want to respond to these provocative moves: on the one hand, by sending a clear signal that sovereign rights shall be respected and implemented and, on the other, by resuming the talks. We seek a meeting between our Prime Minister and President Erdogan in Istanbul, following his invitation, providing we are also ready for it, to ensure that it is productive, and not just to strike a pose. JOURNALIST: According to a cable of the Athens news Agency that I saw, there has been positive movement in Greek-Albanian relations. Where? Could we, for example, reach also a final agreement on the EEZ? G. KATROUGALOS: We are quite close to resolving all our pending issues with Albania, including that of the maritime zones. The tragic death of Katsifas slowed down things, but at bottom it could not overturn the course of our talks, though it did poison the climate between the two nations. Now, what we are waiting for is the other side to confirm its commitments towards our minority. It has recently passed a law on minorities, but we want to see its implementing acts. Because our top priority is the protection of our people's rights in Albania. And if that goes ahead, I think we can really go back to our talks, even to the question of the economic zones. JOURNALIST: Let’s speak about Skopje now. Is there any progress in the process? Have we encountered new obstacles? Or do you think that everything is going well, in accordance with what was agreed and therefore within the time frame we had predicted? Do you think that by the end of February or early March the Prespa Agreement will be ready for ratification in the Greek Parliament? G. KATROUGALOS: We recently had a four-day meeting of foreign ministers in Thessaloniki, which besides us, was attended by fYROM, Bulgaria and Albania. Let me tell you that there it clearly emerged that both sides, we and our neighbouring country, want, in a good spirit of cooperation to come to the end, of what we consider to be a mutually beneficial agreement. And there is continuous communication to ensure that what was agreed will be included in the constitutional revision precisely as it was agreed in Prespes. I mean the constitutional revision in the neighbouring Republic. From then on, indeed, the situation is as you said. We are waiting for the other side to complete its obligations until the end of January, so that by March at the latest, we will have also completed the ratification of the Agreement in our own Parliament. JOURNALIST: And in May? elections? G. KATROUGALOS: In May, indeed, we will have European and local government elections. JOURNALIST: No, Minister, I’m asking about the national elections. G. KATROUGALOS: It is effectively my opinion. It is not merely the constitutional obligation to complete the four-year period. JOURNALIST: In other words, it is also your political proposal. G. KATROUGALOS: It is also my political proposal. And from what I know, at the moment, the question of national elections is not in the mind of the person who will eventually decide - I mean the Prime Minister. It is not just the fact that early elections - according to the Constitution - is an exception to which we resort in order to confront a crucial national issue. Here I believe that the national interest demands that we let the economy work, as it does, meaning at its upward pace, and not to interrupt it with a pre-electoral period that has no object. So I believe that the basic national interest of the country is also the same as ours. It is, to put it straight, the political interest. Greek people must see the fruits of their labours delivering, so that in October they can go to the polls in a different climate. JOURNALIST: Even if in the meantime Panos Kamenos withdraws his support from the government? G. KATROUGALOS: I think that if something of that kind happens, the “Independent Greeks’ will appreciate it. I have a feeling, however, that in any case, not only will there be a large vote in Parliament in favour of the Prespa Agreement, but that there will also be a majority to guarantee its passing. This is my personal political impression. I do not want to argue further along these lines, because I do not have any other data to support my impression, beyond what is in the surrounding atmosphere. JOURNALIST: Thank you very much. And good morning to you.
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Greece, Slovenia share vision for federal Europe: Slovenian president
ATHENS, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Greece and Slovenia share the same vision for a federal Europe, Slovenian President Borut Pahor stressed on Tuesday during a meeting here with his Greek counterpart Prokopis ...
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Cyprus Joining With Greece for New EU Intelligence School
With Turkish provocations being stepped up in the Aegean and East Mediterranean, Cyprus and Greece will combing to head a project to build a joint […] The post Cyprus Joining With Greece for New EU Intelligence School appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek real estate market on the rise
Greek real estate market shows visible signs of recovery after a decade of continuous downward trend of 35 45 cumulatively in terms of prices According to the latest availabl
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The provisions of the Prespes Agreement must be respected, says the Greek President
Greeces real desire to integrate fYROMacedonia into the EU noted the President of the the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos noting that he would not accept arbitrary inter
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EBRD extends mandate in Greece to 2025 to spur growth
ATHENS (Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development got shareholder approval to extend its mandate in Greece until 2025 to support the country's recovery from a debt crisis and dee...
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Hidden gems: the discreet charm of Greece’s smaller islands
Among the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, Mykonos and Santorini often muscle in with their tourist appeal. But if you prefer to be away from the crowds, then head for the quieter charms of the Lil...
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Greek Designer Creates Driverless Futuristic Car
A Greek scientist has designed a new electric autonomous car that he says will be ideal for tourists who want to explore beautiful places without the hassle of driving. Stavros Mavrakis, who ...
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Slovenian president visits Greece
Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (L, front) and Slovenian President Borut Pahor (R, front) inspect the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony at the presidential mansion in Athens, Greece, Dec. ...
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Moscovici Says Greek Sacrifices Now Bearing Fruit
Pierre Moscovici is a French politician currently serving as the European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs. Photo from his personal Twitter account. Cuts in ...
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Elgin Marbles were a GIFT! Greece shut down over claims UK stole treasured art
Lord Charles Bruce said the ancient art treasures, now on display at the British Museum, were handed to his forebear Thomas Bruce, seventh Earl of Elgin by a Turkish Sultan. Greece has made several at...
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Worldcom Public Relations Group Welcomes New Partners In Dominican Republic, Greece, Portugal and Texas
Worldcom Public Relations Group, the leading global partnership of public relations firms, continued building out its partnership by adding AF Communicacion (Dominican Republic), and JNL+ (Greece) Joi...
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Anger Over “Macedonian Language” in Greek Schools
FYROM premier Zaev (L) with his Greek counterpart Alex Tsipras. (R). File photo Greece angrily responded to a statement allegedly made by Prime Minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of ...
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Kammenos Says Greece and Egypt Are ”Axis of Stability”
The Greek Minister of Defense Panos Kammenos (L) and his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Ahmed Zaki (R) in Cairo. Photo from Panos Kammenos’ personal Twitter account Greek Defense Minister Panos ...
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Greek economy grows 2.2% in third quarter
The Greek economy grew 22 in the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same period last year Based on this data and the adjustment of previous quarters the growth rate in the
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Three Migrants Freeze to Death on Turkish Border with Greece
With human rights groups warning of dire conditions in Greek refugee detention centers and camps on islands, three migrants were found frozen to death on […] The post Three Migrants Freeze to Death on Turkish Border with Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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New Parasite Decimates Giant Clam Species in Mediterranean
ANAVYSSOS, Greece (AP) — With rapid efficiency, a mysterious parasite is seeking out and killing a giant species of clam found only in the Mediterranean […] The post New Parasite Decimates Giant Clam Species in Mediterranean appeared first on The National Herald.
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WWF Says Greece Still Not Friendly Toward Environment
ATHENS – Greece’s environment hasn’t fared any better under the ruling Radical Left SYRIZA than previous governments who moved to allow building in state forests […] The post WWF Says Greece Still Not Friendly Toward Environment appeared first on The National Herald.
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Name Deal Undone, FYROM Premier Cites “Macedonians” in Greece
With a deal to rename the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) awaiting approval by the Greek Parliament, Premier Zoran Zaev said “Macedonians “ in […] The post Name Deal Undone, FYROM Premier Cites “Macedonians” in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Artistic event "Cinderella goes Art" held in Athens, Greece
Photo taken on Dec 3, 2018 shows models taking part in the artistic event "Cinderella goes Art" in Athens, Greece. The benefits from the gala will be donated to a foundation for children with multiple ...
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OptiBiotix Inks SlImBiome Distribution Pact For Greece And Cyprus
LONDON (Alliance News) - OptiBiotix Health PLC said Tuesday it entered into a three-year agreement with an unnamed company to distribute SlimBiome Medical in Greece and Cyprus. SlimBiome is the compan...
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Greek economic growth accelerates in third quarter on stronger consumer spending
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece’s economy expanded for a ninth straight quarter in July-to-September and at a faster pace than the previous quarter, mainly driven by stronger consumer spending, government d...
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Migrants: three freeze to death at Turkey-Greece border
ISTANBUL - The bodies of three migrants, who are believed to have frozen to death, were found in three villages of the north-western Turkish province of Edirne, at the border with Greece. At least one ...
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Greece explores longer-term perspectives towards strengthening emergency medical services
Greece made concrete steps towards tackling 2 major challenges for enhancing the coordination and clear prioritization of its emergency medical services: it initiated the process of developing a postg...
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The American conductor Ryan Bancroft will conduct Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 – the “Pathétique”, at the Radio Hall
On Friday, December 7 (at 7.00 PM), the first concert held by the National Radio Orchestra after the extraordinary performance under the International Festival of Radio Orchestras – RadiRo, is an event of the same high artistic level! On the stage of the Radio Hall, the ensemble will perform under the baton of the young American conductor Ryan Bancroft, who has won this year the 1st Prize and the Audience Award at the Malko Contest, one of the most prestigious competitions of this kind in the world, organized in Copenhagen by the Danish Radio Symphonic Orchestra. The Romanian violinist SERGIU NASTASA will be also a special guest of the evening. He lives in Greece, where he is a founding member and concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra “Armonia Atenea” (The Orchestra of the Friends of Music from Athens), and a founding member of Kyklos Ensemble. The program of the evening includes two “hits” of the classical music: Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E minor for Violin and Orchestra, one of the most known and most often performed violin concerts in the world, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no.6 – the “Pathétique”. Tchaikovsky’s symphony is related to his amazing life story: it is his last composition, whose premiere was conducted by himself at Sankt Petersburg, only 9 days before his death, whose causes are still unknown. The work, whose original Russian title could be rather translated as “the symphony full of passion/excitement”, was often considered an artistic testament and a premonition of the artist, and was included in famous movies like “The Aviator”, “Soylent Green” or “Minority Report”. Speaking about his work, Tchaikovsky said: “I think it is my best work and I love it more than any of my musical children”. Born in Los Angeles, RYAN BANCROFT followed the classes of the Institutes of Arts of California, where he studied harp, flute, cello, music and Ghanaian dance, and then he specialized in conducting art at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He conducted Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, RedNote (a contemporary music ensemble), and the Danish National Orchestra. Ryan Bancroft has completed his musical training at Nationale Master Orkestdirectie within the Amsterdam Conservatory, as well as at the Royal Conservatory of Hague. At present, the conductor lives in the Netherlans and he has a lot of concerts in Europe, along with Prague Symphony Orchestra, Residentie Orchestra, Gulbenkian Orchestra, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, the National Youth Orchestra, the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dutch Chamber Orchestra. SERGIU NASTASA debuted as a soloist when he was only 13, along with the National Radio Orchestra conducted by Paul Popescu. At Manos Hatzidakis’ invitation, in the autumn of 1990, he became a member of the Ton Chromaton Orchestra from Athens. Since the same year, he is a guest professor of the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, the Athaeneum Conservatory of Athens, and since 2012 he teaches at the Athinon Conservatory of Athens. Together with the “Armonia Atenea” Chamber Orchestra, as a concertmaster and soloist, he has a rich activity outside Greece: in UK, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, Czech Republik, Poland, Romania, Hong Kong and China, performing both music of the baroque repertoire and first auditions of the contemporary repertoire. He collaborated with famous soloists such as Leonidas Kavakos, Radu Lupu, Martha Argerich, Salvatore Accardo, Mstislav Rostropovich, Augustin Dumay. He is also a founding member of Kyklos Ensemble, together with some of the most important musicians of the Greek stage, and holds concerts with Teodor Currentzis and George Petrou. The recording of the “Alessandro” opera by Georg Friedrich Händel at the DECCA Label has brought him the Diapason d’Or Award. The post The American conductor Ryan Bancroft will conduct Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 – the “Pathétique”, at the Radio Hall appeared first on Nine O' Clock.
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