ATHENS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Greece’s parliament on Tuesday voted to scrap plans to cut state pensions, in a motion led by the left-led governing coalition hoping to shore up its flagging support ahead ...
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How the world sees Greece
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
14 Greek Scientists Mentioned in Highly Cited Researchers List
Fourteen Greek academics working at seven Greek Universities are included in the list of scientists whose work has the most influence globally, based on its […] The post 14 Greek Scientists Mentioned in Highly Cited Researchers List appeared first on The National Herald.
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Small share of Greek taxpayers covers bulk of income tax revenues
ATHENS, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Less than a fifth of Greek taxpayers cover 90 percent of the income tax the Greek state receives every year, while just a few enterprises pay the bulk of corporate tax, an ...
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Greeks optimistic about the future ahead of New Year
Meanwhile, just 5.9 percent see the prospect of GREECE being ousted from the eurozone and having to return to the drachma, against 12.1 percent and ...
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Greek farmers from Thessaly exhibit a sexy side in new calendar
This is the reason why this was not the first time the local association published such a calendar. Their 2017 edition made headlines across GREECE, ...
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Inspired Entertainment narrows 2018 loss but warns of FOBT impact
This was primarily due to a $14.3m increase in incremental revenue resulting from the roll-out of terminals with OPAP Group in GREECE. By the end of ...
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NEWS 8's Give Back When You Take Back Blood Drive
Donate Blood, the Gift of Life in the Regal wing at the Mall at GREECE Ridge. You can use the official donor app or call 1-800-RED-CROSS and give ...
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Google Maps: Mysterious location completely hidden from view
One such intriguing location is a military base in Athens, GREECE which simply cannot be seen on Google Maps. The Ayioi Anargyroi Military Base ...
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Three convicted over animal abuse in western GREECE
A military court in western GREECE on Tuesday convicted three former soldiers of animal abuse over the torture of a dog at an outpost near the town of ...
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Yaya Toure Leaves Olympiakos after Just 3 Months
ATHENS (AP) — Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has left Olympiakos following a disappointing return to the Greek club. Olympiakos announced Tuesday […] The post Yaya Toure Leaves Olympiakos after Just 3 Months appeared first on The National Herald.
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Speech by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexis Tsipras at the Intergovernmental Conference on the adoption of the Global Compact for Migration in Morocco (Marrakesh, 10 December 2018)
Mr President,Mr Secretary General,Dear Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen,In 2016, we adopted the New York Declaration on Refugees and Migrants. At that time, amidst the refugee and immigration crisis that affected Europe and other regions of the world, we all made the commitment to begin a process of consultations and negotiations which would lead to the adoption of a global compact for safe, organised, and legal immigration.The moment has now come that we have before us the result of this process, in the form of a framework of political cooperation. This framework, though legally non-binding, lays down our common principles and commitments with regard to immigration, and calls for specific action. In this sense, it is not the end of the journey, but rather its beginning.Our world is changing rapidly. Inequalities within and among countries are growing just as rapidly. In addition, the challenges that trigger migration flows continue to exist, be they related to an increase in the population, lack of education and job opportunities, extreme poverty and climate change, or the effects of wars and conflicts around the globe. At the same time, information travels with great speed, reaching larger and larger parts of the population on the planet.These global challenges require global action. In our view, the Compact for Migration represents just that. It arms the international community with a package of agreed upon rules in order to:-Facilitate our cooperation with regard to all aspects of migration, taking into consideration the reception capacity and the needs of national labour markets-Facilitate integration of legal migrants-Ensure the dignified return of individuals who are not entitled to international protection-Face the deeper causes of irregular migration, and finally-Combat the migrants illegal trafficking circuitsActing in this way, we agree to protect the lives of migrants as an absolute priority, to safeguard their human rights, to act in a manner which will take into consideration the gender dimension and can be adjusted to meet the needs of children, and for us to respect the national sovereignty, national competence and the rule of law.My country has experienced migration on the part of its citizens, and it has also become a transit country for migrants who seek to reach other countries in the European Union. In addition, Greece has been affected by very large and mixed flows of refugees and migrants since 2015. The Greek people, despite the challenges they faced, showed to the rest of the world how we should all embrace people who need solidarity.Based on this experience, we believe it is necessary to comprehend the priorities, the expectations, and the concerns of the countries of origin, transit, and destination, if we are to take a step forward and provide effective solutions to the challenges we face.It is our duty to overcome the diverging approaches that arose during the course of the negotiations, admitting that we have an obligation as well as a right to tackle this phenomenon on a national level. At the same time, we must admit that no country is able to effectively manage migration on its own. We require multilateral answers based on international law.Being aware of this, my country participated in the process which led us here, today, with a genuine interest in helping to find common ground.We believe that we have now reached a general agreement on the Global Compact for Migration which, through its goals and the proposed actions:-reflects the aspirations of all UN Member-States in a fair, balanced, and comprehensive manner-lays down the rights and obligations of both the countries of origin and reception as well as migrants themselves, and-Acknowledges migration as an anthropocentric process which represents a challenge as well as an opportunity for growth at the same time.I therefore confirm my country's commitment to the process of building the Global Compact for Migration, as an effective political cooperation framework which does not infringe upon but, on the contrary, is created to support our efforts on a national and regional level, towards a secure and properly managed migration.To achieve our objectives, we must shape an effective monitoring and evaluation mechanism that will avoid excessive bureaucratic and administrative burdens and bolster cooperation with all the relevant instruments.Permit me to conclude by expressing my sincere hope that the political commitments we undertake today are transformed into specific works and actions for the benefit of everybody. Thank you.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on the decision by the government of Albania to cede plots of land belonging to members of the Greek National Minority
We express our deep concern regarding the recent decision by the ministerial council of Albania to arbitrarily cede plots of land to the Ministry of Tourism, for tourism development purposes, that include private property belonging to members of the Greek National Minority.Such decision is contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights as well as to Albanian court rulings.Both the decision and the relevant proposed bill of law amount to a flagrant violation of human rights, including the rights of ownership of the Greek indigenous national minority in Albania. Such actions are not consistent with the declared European aspirations of Albania and are contrary to its relevant obligations.We call upon the government of Albania to rescind this decision and reconsider the law, ensuring that ownership deeds be immediately granted to all lawful owners without exception.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to follow the case while reiterating its commitment to building relations of trust and cooperation with our neighbour Albania.
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Broker Charged Greek Vacation To PWC Expense Account, Finra Says
A former PricewaterhouseCoopers broker has reached a settlement with Finra after he alleged charged personal trips to Greece, France and Jamaica to his expense account with the firm, Finra announced M...
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How to plan the perfect Greek island hopping holiday for 2019
From Kos to Kefalonia, find out which Greek islands to visit and the best holiday deals for your stay Fly direct to many of the main islands - including Mykonos, Sanotorini and Rhodes - in less than f...
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Greek TV Station Banned Over Antetokounmpo Racist Abuse
Thanasis Antetokounmpo playing for the Greek National team. File photo The Greek National Council for Radio and Television imposed a 24-hour broadcasting ban on TV channel “E” for airing ...
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Albanian PM Rama seizes land owned by Greeks in Chimara
The Greek Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing its concerns
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Greek Man Accused in Brutal Beating of Migrant
A 29-year-old man from the island of Lesvos has been arrested and is to appear before an examining magistrate on Wednesday, facing charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm and weapons violations ...
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The Green Room, Spectator USA’s Life & Arts podcast: The Greek way of death
As the old year dies, our thoughts turn to what happens next. What better time, then, to cast a seasonally morbid, deeply philosophical, and curiously uplifting pod with David Saunders of the J.
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Athens Blasts Albania Over Greek Property Expropriation
Greece expressed its “deep concern” on Tuesday over the recent decision by the Albanian government to “arbitrarily” expropriate property belonging to the Greek minority for the purposes of ...
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GREECE: ESTIA Accommodation Capacity Weekly Update (as of 11 December 2018)
Summary Statistics - Total number of places: 26,693 - Actual capacity: 22,786 - Current population: 22,333 - Occupancy rate: 98.0% ...
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GREECE on Path to Develop Thermal Tourism
Great prospects have opened for GREECE in the field of thermal tourism, following the new bill that covers thematic and special interest tourism, which ...
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Council of Europe criticizes GREECE on Turkish minority
A top European body criticized GREECE for not implementing European Court of Human Rights' (ECHR) verdicts on GREECE for closing associations of ...
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GBR: More 5-star Hotels in GREECE Running Under Brand Names
There are 30 international hotel chains operating in GREECE, at the moment accounting for 259 hotels and 44,198 hotel rooms. A total of 47 national ...
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Against the Repression in GREECE
This repressive spiral must necessarily raise concerns about the fate of democratic rights and civil liberties in GREECE — concerns today spreading ...
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How the Greek community shaped Toronto’s diner culture
Behind the steamed up windows of Avenue Open Kitchen, a deli slicer carves through house-smoked meat before it’s placed on a breakfast plate with eggs and hashbrowns. This diner which opened as a Jewi...
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Former Man City star Yaya Toure leaves Olympiakos just three months after return to Greece
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has left Olympiakos just three months into his second spell at the club, the club have confirmed. The 35-year-old left the Etihad Stadium at the end of las...
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Tsakalotos' message to potential foreign investors for Greece
Greece is back With this phrase Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos attempted to step up the prospects of the Greek economy at the 20th Capital Invest Forum of Capital Link In
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Tsipras, Mitsotakis Clash in Parliament on Bill Annulling Prelegislated Pension Cuts
ATHENS – Greek lawmakers are debating legislation cancelling a major round of pension cuts which were to take effect on Jan. 1, after the country […] The post Tsipras, Mitsotakis Clash in Parliament on Bill Annulling Prelegislated Pension Cuts appeared first on The National Herald.
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Literary Masterpiece “My Mother’s Sin” Presented for First Time in English on US tour
CHICAGO – Hailing from Thrace, Georgios Vizyinos (1849 – 1896) was a prose writer and poet, a significant figure in Greek literature. This month, a […] The post Literary Masterpiece “My Mother’s Sin” Presented for First Time in English on US tour appeared first on The National Herald.
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Broadcasting Ban on TV’s “E” for Racist Comments against Antetokounmpo
The Greek National Council for Radio and Television (ESR) imposed on TV channel “E” a 24-hour broadcasting ban scheduled for January 10, 2019, it was […] The post Broadcasting Ban on TV’s “E” for Racist Comments against Antetokounmpo appeared first on The National Herald.
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Yaya Toure leaves Olympiakos three months after rejoining Greek club
One of Toure's two starts for Olympiakos was against AC Milan in the Europa League in October Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has left Olympiakos, just three months after rejoining the Gr...
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Students from Panama learn Greek
A group is scheduled to visit Greece in January
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Chinese Buyers Gobbling Up Greek Real Estate
The numbers of Chinese buyers of properties across Greece continues to increase. Photo by Wikimedia Commons The Greek real-estate boom that has been recorded in the last couple of years is ...
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Corfu: Much More Than an Ordinary Greek Island
Sitting west off the Greek mainland, and to the south of Albania, Corfu is the second largest of the seven principal Ionian Islands. Stretching 65 miles in length and up to 32 miles in width with more ...
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Tsipras Tells Potential Greece Investors: “Come On Down!”
Despite having imposed an avalanche of tax hikes, raising the corporate rate to 29 percent and with elements in his Radical Left SYRIZA frantically trying […] The post Tsipras Tells Potential Greece Investors: “Come On Down!” appeared first on The National Herald.
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Lesbos Man Accused of Breaking Bangladeshi’s Arm for Asking Him to Leave Disabled Space
LEBSOS, Greece – A 29-year-old man on the island of Lesbos has been arrested and is to appear before an examining magistrate on Wednesday, facing […] The post Lesbos Man Accused of Breaking Bangladeshi’s Arm for Asking Him to Leave Disabled Space appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek-American Anthropologist Explains why We Love Holiday Rituals and Traditions
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut (THE CONVERSATION) The mere […] The post Greek-American Anthropologist Explains why We Love Holiday Rituals and Traditions appeared first on The National Herald.
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It Has Been an Exceptional Year for the U.S.-Greek Relationship, Matthew Palmer Says
NEW YORK (ANA/A. Zoupaniotis) – “We have made a strategic judgment that Greece is an ideal partner for the United States as we seek to […] The post It Has Been an Exceptional Year for the U.S.-Greek Relationship, Matthew Palmer Says appeared first on The National Herald.
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SNF Temporarily Pauses Submission of New Grant Requests for Projects in Greece
NEW YORK – The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced that temporarily pauses submission of new grant requests for projects in Greece, “taking a step back in […] The post SNF Temporarily Pauses Submission of New Grant Requests for Projects in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Vice-president of Turkey: "Greece has been spoiled by the EU"
We are not backing down from the Aegean Cyprus and Eastern MediterraneanTurkish vicepresident Fuat Oktay in his speech to the Turkish Parliament on the 2019 budget he als
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Alexis Tsipras’ Failed Attempt at Democratic Socialism in Greece
The Greek word “syriza” means radical or from the grassroots. That, however, does not describe the man who leads Syriza, Greece’s ruling party of the same name. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras mishandle...
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Greek Festival of Sydney Receives $75,000 Grant
Australian Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams and Mark Coure, M.P. representing Oatley, announced that a grant of $75,000 will be awarded for the 2019 Greek Festival of Sydney. “The Greek Fest...
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Corporate bonds put on hold in GREECE until market turmoil eases off
Nevertheless, unrest on international markets in February, the Italian political crisis, concerns over Greek banks and worries about GREECE'S ...
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Funding approved for four new Ionian island water airports in GREECE
The Ionian Islands Regional Council approved funding amounting to 560,000 euros for the construction of water airports in Lefkada, Meganisi, ...
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Greek Architects Design “Smart” Hotel Room of the Future
A new “smart” hotel room “perceives the guest’s needs and desires, and modifies its elements accordingly,” says Sofia Mavroudi, a member of the Omada Meletis designer group. Mavroudi ...
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Allergy Alert: Light & Fit Greek Crunch S'Mores Yogurt Recalled Over Mislabeling
NEW JERSEY - Approximately 3,521 cases of Light & Fit® Greek Crunch Nonfat Yogurt & Toppings S’Mores Flavor have been voluntarily recalled due to improper labeling, said the FDA in a press release. Ac...
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Albanian Suspect in Greek Woman’s Murder Assaulted in Prison
A 19-year-old Albanian man accused along with a 21-year-old Greek in the rape and murder of a 21-year-old female college student on the island of […] The post Albanian Suspect in Greek Woman’s Murder Assaulted in Prison appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Bishops Reviewing Church-State Separation Deal
ATHENS – With atheist Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras saying it’s a done deal, the Holy Synod on Dec. 11 was […] The post Greek Bishops Reviewing Church-State Separation Deal appeared first on The National Herald.
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FYROM: Analysts and experts offer their insights on the constitutional amendments
University professor and former ambassador to the EU Blerim Reka says that the final phase of constitutional amendments will be in a race against time in relation to Greece and th
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Let's not sell Byzantine games to the Greeks
Erol RizaovIt seems like the new and old constitutionalists and constitution defenders are stepping out of line The impression is that people have forgotten that it is a matte
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