Three migrant fishermen have been awarded the Greek citizenship after helping during a wildfire near Athens in July. The three migrants, two Egyptians and an Albanian, were invited to a ceremony ...
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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Greece: Migrants Who Helped During Wildfire Receive Citizenship
Rein in “spoilt child” defence minister, Turkish foreign minister warns GREECE
GREECE must do something about its “spoilt child” defence minister, Panos Kammenos, to avoid a military response by Turkish armed forces, Turkey's ...
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Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs G. Katrougalos’ interview with the “Washington Times”
JOURNALIST: What message did you bring for the Trump administration? Why did you feel a need to launch a bilateral strategic dialogue between longtime allies and NATO partners? Why do you say U.S.-Greek bilateral relations are at their best point ever? G. KATROUGALOS: It is indeed the apex of our bilateral relations. It is true that Greece and the United States have always been on the same side, since the time when American philhellenes came to fight with us in our liberation war of 1821. The current reposition of our strategic relation on a new basis, on equal terms, stems from the alignment of interests and the new challenges we have to face in our region. We have tried to answer to these challenges by becoming a stabilizing factor in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean, promoting regional security and cooperation. The United States recognized in this framework our leadership and vision and, in particular, our initiatives to resolve disputes and to facilitate common regional economic and security benefits. JOURNALIST: Energy appears to have been a major point of discussion in your talks here. Do you share U.S. concerns about the Nord Stream 2 and Turkish Stream pipelines? Were any specific agreements made on your trip here to increase Greece’s role in European energy security? G. KATROUGALOS: A basic component of the new economic model we want to forge is exactly our comparative geopolitical advantage to be a natural bridge between Europe and Asia and Africa. Based on that, Greece should become a hub of commerce, logistics and transports but also an energy hub. Therefore, we favor a diversification of energy resources based on the multiplication of pipelines and [liquefied natural gas] centers, both for economic reasons and for reasons pertaining to energy security. Regarding the Nord Stream 2 and Turkish Stream pipelines, we consider that they must be treated in the same way by the European Union, as it is not acceptable to have double standards in assessing essentially similar projects. JOURNALIST: For many years, the news out of Greece was dominated by the economic crisis, debt talks with the International Monetary Fund, and battles over bailouts and austerity measures. Do you feel the country has turned a corner on its economic and fiscal problems? G. KATROUGALOS: It is clear that not only have we turned a new page, but we are now in a completely new chapter of our history. Leaving behind us the adjustment programs does not signify only a return to economic normality, but also a return of our country to full democratic sovereignty. After many years, we have had our economy growing for six consecutive quarters, the latest recording a growth of 2.2 percent. The forecast for 2019 is even better, as we estimate our economy to grow by 2.5 percent. JOURNALIST: Greece has historically had good relations with Russia, and Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos recently talked of closer military and technical cooperation with Moscow. How does Athens balance that with closer ties to Washington and Russian pressure on NATO states and Ukraine? G. KATROUGALOS: We are trying to have a fully independent and multidimensional foreign policy. It is clear that our political home is the EU, but we envisage becoming a bridge between Europe and the Arab world, between Russia and China. We can play this mediating, constructive role as we have never been a colonial power and we have diasporas in many countries of the area. Especially regarding Russia, we consider one of the most important challenges of our time how to reintegrate it in the European regional system of security. We have done that with the Soviet Union through the Helsinki agreements. Why not now? JOURNALIST: Greece has been on the front lines of the EU’s immigration crisis. Do you feel you are getting sufficient support and understanding from the U.S. and EU? Do you see things getting better or worse in 2019? G. KATROUGALOS: We have in the last decade faced a perfect storm of crises — an economic and a migration one. And we have managed to tackle both with openness and respect to fundamental human rights. After all, we still remember the time when we were migrants and refugees ourselves. The support from our allies was a substantive condition to cope with it. But it should be made clear that migration is a global problem. It cannot be treated by one nation alone. Especially in the EU, we need a European response based on our common values, solidarity and burden-sharing. Unfortunately, not all member states have responded in this way to the challenge. Therefore, this is going to be one of the basic dilemmas of the next European parliamentary elections. Two camps are confronting each other: one faithful to the humane character of our societies, committed to the protection of human rights and openness, and one promising a fortress Europe, by a return to a golden national past which never existed. JOURNALIST: Bonus question: Any predictions for the 2019 Greek national elections? G. KATROUGALOS: This is an easy one. We are going to win them. Bets are welcome.
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Love Island stars Jess and Dom Lever had dream wedding organised by paedophile ex-cop ...
Jessica Shears tied the knot with co-star Dominic Lever in Mykonos, GREECE, last October – but the fairytale wedding was masterminded by pervert ...
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Visalia Chamber holds Jan. 9 preview of two European tours for 2019 in “GREECE: In the Footsteps ...
9, 2019, the chamber will be holding a slide show to preview its latest hosted travel offer titled “GREECE: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle.” The slide ...
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EU Warned to Do More on Desertification
“This increases vulnerability to desertification,” the audit states. The hardest hit places in Europe are in the south, such as Portugal, Spain, GREECE and ...
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Today Jan 2 Global X MSCI GREECE ETF (GREK) Declines 1.09%
Today, on Jan 2, Global X MSCI GREECE ETF (NYSEARCA:GREK) looks negative with 1.09% gain so far, reaching $6.82 per share. With net assets of ...
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Manafort’s Intermediary With Russian Oligarch Tracked Down At Greek Confab
When Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was looking to trade in his access to the campaign to pay off his debts to a Russian oligarch, he looked to a former spy named Victor Boyarkin.
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Greek manufacturing growth solid in December, foreign orders pick up: PMI
ATHENS: Greek factory activity grew steadily in December thanks to solid output and brisk new orders from abroad, a survey showed on Wednesday. Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for manufacturing, w...
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Press Conference for the Announcement of a New SNF Grant to the Greek National Opera
ATHENS – On Thursday, January 3rd 2019, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) together with the Greek National Opera (GNO) will be holding a Press Conference to […] The post Press Conference for the Announcement of a New SNF Grant to the Greek National Opera appeared first on The National Herald.
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Cavusoglu again accuses Kammenos of making provocative comments
Do not board a rocky islandTough statements against Greece and Panos Kammenos were made by Turkeys foreign minister Mevlut CavusogluSpeaking at the Coast Guard Academ
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GREECE'S November Visitors Opt for Athens
The main three markets for GREECE in November 2018, based on hotel bookings, were the German, British and Italian, the Greek Tourism ...
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Ratification of the Prespes Agreement by Skopje brings political developments in GREECE
2019 will be a year of major political developments for GREECE. The Prespes Agreement is expected to dominate the political dialogue in the first part of ...
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Greek citizenship for migrants who saved lives in wildfire
Greece has awarded citizenship to three migrant fishermen - two Egyptians and an Albanian - who rescued Greeks from a devastating fire near Athens last July. At a ceremony the Greek President, Prokopi...
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NKY Chamber to host trip to Greece in 2019
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. — The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host an international trip to Greece Nov. 9-17, 2019. Similar to its successful excursion to Tuscany in 2018, the fall trip will be ...
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As Kapnos D.C. Closes, George Pagonis Vows To Reopen Greek Eateries Under New Name
"It's been five-and-a-half great years that we worked hard to keep the Kapnos brand associated with good food," Pagonis says. "Right now I'm starting my own company and I'm actively seeking the old Ka...
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Greece grants citizenship to 3 migrant fishermen for rescuing dozens during summer wildfire
ATHENS, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Greece granted citizenship to three migrant fishermen for rescuing dozens during a disastrous summer wildfire last year, sending a message to Europe, Greek President Prokopi...
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Greece makes 3 migrants citizens for their wildfire rescues
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Three migrant fishermen have been awarded Greek citizenship after rescuing scores of people forced into the sea by a major wildfire outside Athens that left 100 people dead last ...
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Athens Bombing Spate Fuels New Greek Terrorism Worries
ATHENS- A bomb which exploded outside a church in Greece’s capital, in a wealthy neighborhood, has sparked worries about a surge in terrorism, coming after […] The post Athens Bombing Spate Fuels New Greek Terrorism Worries appeared first on The National Herald.
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President Grants Citizenship to Three Migrant Fishermen for Mati Fire Rescues
ATHENS – President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos on Wednesday granted Greek citizenship to three migrant fishermen for their heroic efforts to rescue people […] The post President Grants Citizenship to Three Migrant Fishermen for Mati Fire Rescues appeared first on The National Herald.
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President Pavlopoulos Recognises the First Greek Team to Cross the Channel
ATHENS – Pastra Cretonaxiosa, the first Greek swimming team to cross the Channel, was welcomed at the Presidential Mansion on Wednesday by Greek President Prokopios […] The post President Pavlopoulos Recognises the First Greek Team to Cross the Channel appeared first on The National Herald.
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Young Greek Researchers Present Breakthrough Electric Car
In October of 2018, Aristotle University’s “Electric – Aristurtle Racing Team” revealed a new electric racecar to the world. Named “Iris”, the unique vehicle is the fruit of ...
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A New Year’s Resolution You’ll be Thrilled to Keep: Delicious and Guilt-Free Greek Dining
This post was contributed by a community member. NEWTON, MA—January 2, 2019—Here’s a New Year’s resolution you will actually be thrilled to keep: Slim down, eat heart-healthy food, and ...
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Sharia: What Emerges from the Molla Sali v. Greece Judgment
Does Sharia have its place in Europe? If so, under which conditions? These are the questions currently facing the bodies of the Council of Europe. Up to the 18 December 2018, the European Court of Hum...
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Migrant fishermen granted citizenship for fire rescue effort
Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Wednesday signed a decree on granting Greek citizenship to three migrant fishermen for their efforts in ...
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GREECE'S Ellaktor to absorb renewables unit Anemos
Eltech Anemos said in a statement on Friday that its board has decided to appoint audit firm RSM GREECE Business Advisors Ltd for the purpose of ...
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EU celebrates 20 years of euro – but THREE countries might not necessarily be grateful
In 2011 the crisis peaked, when five of the bloc's countries - Italy, GREECE, Spain, Ireland and Portugal - failed to generate enough growth, risking an ...
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ENERGY: GREECE'S Energean signs $0.9 bln gas deal to supply Israel's IPM
Greek oil and gas firm Energean has signed a $900 mln Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Israel's IPM Beer Tuvia Ltd (IPM) to supply ...
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Recipe for Greek Ouzo Cake
Yap! You can't only drink ouzo, you can eat it too...
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What to see in the Centre of Thessaloniki
The second biggest Greek city!
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Greece raises 1.85 bln USD in new year's first treasury bills auction
ATHENS, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Greece raised on Wednesday 1.625 billion euros (1.85 billion U.S. dollars) in the first treasury bills auction conducted in 2019, the country's Public Debt Management Agency ...
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“We want to increase the global market share of Greek cherries”
Although cherries aren’t currently in season in Greece, YAKA IKE is preparing for the new year. Like in every other sector, China is the market to enter, but Yaka has a couple of more tricks to ensure ...
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Cyprus’ CYTA Donates 50,000 Euros for Greek Fire Victims
The CYTA welfare fund from Cyprus donated 50,000 euros ($57,109) for the July 23 wildfires in Greece that killed 100 people, presented in a check […] The post Cyprus’ CYTA Donates 50,000 Euros for Greek Fire Victims appeared first on The National Herald.
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Ex-Admiral James Stavridis, A Diaspora Nenekos?
On October 5, 2018 former Admiral James Stavridis, a prominent Greek-American, wrote an article that appeared in Bloomberg entitled: Helping Turkey Find Its Way Back […] The post Ex-Admiral James Stavridis, A Diaspora Nenekos? appeared first on The National Herald.
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Our Everyday Greek: REVIEW: Roots of English words in «Χρόνια πολλά», «Χριστούγεννα»
Can you imagine how many English words have roots in our common wish «Χρόνια πολλά» and in the second compound of the word Χριστούγεννα? Verbatim […] The post Our Everyday Greek: REVIEW: Roots of English words in «Χρόνια πολλά», «Χριστούγεννα» appeared first on The National Herald.
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Close Call, But the 2018 Ostrakon Get-Out-of-Town Verdict Goes To …
Trying to pick who should be ostracized in Greece is like trying to figure out what to first eat at a free Chinese buffet or […] The post Close Call, But the 2018 Ostrakon Get-Out-of-Town Verdict Goes To … appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece and Cyprus Top EU in Restaurant and Hotel Spending
Some surprising revelations emerged from the results of an EU study announced recently. The 2017 study, by Eurostat, the official statistical authority of the European Union, reported how much ...
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Spinning webs
In case you missed it, there was a spider party in western GREECE this fall. The Daily Hellas reported on the phenomena of a spiderweb nearly 1,000 ...
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7 significant local news stories from Rochester's holiday season
On Christmas Eve, 30-year-old Matthew Wilbur was walking on Latta Road in GREECE around 9 p.m.. When Wilbur was near Mont Morency Drive, ...
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GREECE Sixth in World in Number of STEM Graduates
According to the latest available data, published annually by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), GREECE has the ...
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Greek Police Hunt for 2 Fugitives Who Escaped Prison
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police have launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from Greece's largest prison at Korydallos, west of Athens, apparently by cutting the bars of their cell and scal...
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Greece Braces for Heavy Snowfall From Storm ”Sophia”
Snow is expected to fall across northern and central Greece on Thursday. File photo A new low-pressure weather system dubbed ”Sophia” is heading south from the polar ice cap and is expected to ...
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Katihimerini: Tzanakopoulos confident Greek Parliament will adopt name deal
Athnes. Government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos has expressed his confidence that the SYRIZA-led administration will secure the 151 votes it needs to adopt the name deal signed between Athens and ...
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Former Premier Simitis Sees Greece Needing Emergency Funding
ATHENS – Greek former prime minister Costas Simitis, who was at the helm when Greece entered the Eurozone in 2002, said three international bailouts of […] The post Former Premier Simitis Sees Greece Needing Emergency Funding appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece’s Big 2019: Bad Loans, Elections, Political Infighting
ATHENS – Hoping for an economic recovery in an election year, one of the biggest problems Greece is likely to face in 2019 is how […] The post Greece’s Big 2019: Bad Loans, Elections, Political Infighting appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Cops Bust Drug, Counterfeit Goods Ring in Greek University
ATHENS – A foreign-led violent gang of criminals using an asylum law to hide and operate inside the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) […] The post Greek Cops Bust Drug, Counterfeit Goods Ring in Greek University appeared first on The National Herald.
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What’s on Greeks Minds? Cell Phones, Crime, Jobs, FYROM Name Deal
ATHENS – While Greeks in 2018 were increasingly worried about their jobs – or finding one – and rising crime and the deal the ruling […] The post What’s on Greeks Minds? Cell Phones, Crime, Jobs, FYROM Name Deal appeared first on The National Herald.
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Novartis Greek Whistleblower Now Scandal Suspect
ATHENS – A former Greek Health Ministry advisor who is one of three whistleblowers accusing rival politicians of the ruling Radical Left SYRIZA-led coalition of […] The post Novartis Greek Whistleblower Now Scandal Suspect appeared first on The National Herald.
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Push Grows to OK FYROM’s New Name Deal With Greece
Despite optimism it’s a done deal, Prime Minister and Radical Left SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras reportedly has grown eager to get an agreement with the […] The post Push Grows to OK FYROM’s New Name Deal With Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece sells six-month T-bills at steady 0.90% yield
ATHENS- Greece sold 1.625 billion euros ($1.87 billion) of six-month T-bills on Wednesday to refinance a maturing issue, the country's debt agency PDMA said. The agency rolled over the T-bills at a yi...
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