GREEK Federation president Giorgos Vassilakopoulos said that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to join the country's ...
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
The World in Brief
GREECE OKs new Macedonia name. ATHENS, GREECE -- Greek lawmakers ratified an agreement Friday to end a nearly three-decade-long dispute ...
UN chief commends GREECE and Macedonia as name dispute draws to final close
United Nations, Jan 26 (UNI) The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated the Greek Parliament over its ratification of a ...
Mike Pompeo on Prespa Accord: 'The Leaders of GREECE Demonstrated Vision, Courage, and ...
“The leaders of GREECE demonstrated vision, courage, and persistence in their pursuit of a solution to the name dispute, which will allow the future ...
S&Ds: We applaud the GREEK parliament for supporting the Prespa Agreement
The S&D Group welcomed the outcome of the vote in which GREEK parliamentarians have supported the historic Prespa Agreement reached in June ...
Malawian and Mozambican nationals arrested for murder of a GREEK national
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – Malawian Police have arrested two suspects who are believed to have killed a GREEK national at ...
Australian GREEKS and Cypriots Recognized on Australia's Prestigious Honors List
Out of 1,127 Australians who were recognized in this year's Australia's Honors List celebration seven were of GREEK or Cypriot descent. The annual ...
GREEK government: Installment plan for social security arrears in February
A long-awaited measure to allow 120 installments for paying off arrears to Greece's social security funds, a particularly acute problem for the country's ...
Cool Eco-friendly Lime Scooters make their Athens debut
A quick, easy, economical and, above all, 'ecofriendly' alternative to getting around the GREEK capital is now available for both locals and visitors alike, ...
Giannis celebrated the GREEK night in Milwaukee with a monster game
The GREEK Freak added one more amazing night to his MVP-caliber season, Gobert and Utah are back on track, while Luka Doncic continues to turn ...
My GREEK Boy wins Australia Day Trophy at Ascot
Experienced jockey Daniel Staeck made the most of his pick-up ride on My GREEK Boy to win the $100,000 Australia Day Trophy (1500m) at Ascot.
GREEK Parliament approves the Prespa Agreement: Reactions, what happens next
ATHENS/SKOPJE/BRUSSELS – GREEK Parliament ratified yesterday the Agreement reached with Macedonia last June, with 153 votes for and 146 ...
Awkwafina on the 'My Big Fat GREEK Wedding' Version of 'The Farewell' Studios Wanted
“The Farewell” doesn't have much in common with “My Big Fat GREEK Wedding,” but it's not for lack of trying on the studios' part. During their time in the ...
China’s One-Belt, One-Road Encounters Rough Waters in Greece
China’s ambitious One-Belt, One-Road initiative is facing some headwinds in its expansion into parts of Europe. Various Chinese companies and state-owned enterprises have acquired ports, warehouses, a...
Ten of the best villas in GREECE
Details Seven nights costs from £1,324 for ten people (01954 261431, vintagetravel.co.uk). Fly to Corfu. For our ultimate guide to holidaying in GREECE ...
British Museum 'rules out' returning Elgin Marbles to GREECE after country demands UK opens ...
The director of the British Museum has appeared to rule out returning the Elgin Marbles to GREECE after its government demanded Britain open ...
GREEK Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo Selected as Starter and Team Captain for NBA All-Star Game
The fans, media and NBA players have spoken and they've made something quite clear: more than any other player in the Eastern Conference, they ...
My Australia: The former child soldier learning GREEK to care for Melbourne's elderly
Aged care worker Koryom Nyuonhe survived a childhood of violence and heartbreak to come to Australia. Now flourishing in his local community, he's ...
Short Togas and MAGA Hats: WashPost Goes GREEK to Prove Covington Kids Were 'Provoking'
It's clear to anybody who cares to see that the Covington kids were smeared by a partisan media and the outright lies of political opportunist Nathan ...
GREEK Parliament ratifies Macedonia name change, opening path to NATO and EU membership
Many GREEKS fear the agreement could lead to territorial claims against Greece and say it constitutes an appropriation of their country's ancient cultural ...
GREEK laws permit retrial, 'double jeopardy' in fatal beating of Bakari Henderson
The family of Bakari Henderson, the Austin man who died on a GREEK island when he was attacked by a group of men outside a nightclub in 2017, was ...
GREEK fans set off flares in tunnel near MCG after Stefanos Tsitsipas loss at Australian Open
Flares were lit around 9.30pm following Thursday's match between GREEK sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas and Rafael Nadal. Footage obtained by the ...
MU officials review proposed changes to GREEK life
Recommendations to limit freshmen living in MU GREEK life chapter houses and ban alcohol at the houses were at the center of Friday's MU Office of ...
Spotlight on the GREEK Nominees of the 2019 Oscars
Yorgos Lanthimos' movie “The Favourite” swept the 2019 Oscar nominations with 10 total nominations. However, many other GREEKS were ...
Estonia welcomes GREEK endorsement of Macedonia name change
Foreign Minister Sven Mikser (SDE) on Friday welcomed the GREEK parliament's decision to endorse the agreement concluded with Macedonia over ...
GREEK approval of Macedonia name change praised as 'historic'
The man who spent 20 years as the United Nations' mediator in a name dispute between Greece and Macedonia says the GREEK parliament's ...
GREEK Jewish monument vandalized yet again
A monument in the GREEK city of Thessaloniki that commemorates the Jewish community was vandalized on Friday for the third time in the last six ...
The Turkish Foreign Ministry welcomed the ratification of the Prespa Agreement by the Greek parliament
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Hami Aksoy expressed his satisfaction on the ratification of the Prespa Agreement by the parliament of GreeceResp
Is SL going the way of Greece as MR predicted?
That Sri Lanka was unable to persuade the international credit markets to roll over the USD one billion sovereign bond that matured earlier this month was an ominous sign that no one should ignore. Th...
The best budget holidays in GREECE for 2019
You get a lot of bang for your buck on Costsaver's week-long Highlights of GREECE tour, including a three-night Aegean cruise. This new addition ...
The best food and drink holidays in GREECE for 2019
GREECE is the oldest winemaking nation in Europe and, while it may once have had a reputation for offering little more than rough and ready retsina, ...
GREECE Bomb Plot Suspect's Attorney Speaks Out
The defense for one of the young men charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack a Muslim community is speaking out. The grandparents of ...
Stetsons in GREECE
LITOCHORO, GREECE (Jan. 24, 2019) Aviation Soldiers with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and the Hellenic Army conducted a ...
GREECE nods for new name of Macedonia
GREECE on Friday ratified the accord to officially change the name of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia, putting to ending long-drawn ...
Holocaust memorial vandalized in GREECE
A monument in honor of the victims of the Holocaust, located at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in GREECE had been vandalized on Saturday.
Republic of North Macedonia: Why did GREECE and its neighbour quarrel over a 'name'?
GREECE lawmakers agreed on a historic deal on Friday with a narrow margin to change the name of its neighbouring country Macedonia, ending a ...
Trump Administration Hails Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, GREECE for Macedonia Agreement
While millions of Greeks inside GREECE and the vast majority of the diaspora opposed to the Macedonia Agreement that was passed by the Parliament ...
British Museum boss 'rules out' returning the 'stolen' Elgin Marbles to Greece
The 2,500 year-old marble sculptures were brought over to Britain in the early 19th century and bought by the Government who passed them on to the British Museum where they remain prized.
Emilie Pine: ‘I wrote the essay I needed to read’
A courageous collection of essays by a drama professor explores alcoholism, mental illness, rape and infertility Emilie Pine, 41, is an associate professor of modern drama at University College, Dublin. _Notes to Self,_ her first non-academic book, is a personal, courageous and compulsively readable collection of essays about what it is to be a woman; it explores taboo subjects – infertility, miscarriage, menstruation, self-starvation, the rape she experienced as a teenager and the effects of alcoholism in a family. YOUR BOOK BEGINS WITH A GRIPPING ACCOUNT OF YOUR ALCOHOLIC FATHER WHO IS SUFFERING LIVER FAILURE IN AN UNDER-STAFFED GREEK HOSPITAL. YOU AND YOUR SISTER HAVE TO IMPROVISE AS HIS NURSES. My dad got sick in 2013 – a year of hospitals. The good news is that he is still alive and no longer drinking. But in 2014, I felt the need to get it all out of my head. You know that feeling – a crisis is over, yet it is not over because you’re still experiencing the emotional fallout? I wrote a journal, printed out the pages symbolically, put them in a drawer. Continue reading...
Expansion of Airbnb leads to revenue decrease for Greek home owners
Short-term lease via the platform Airbnb is spreading in Greece as more and more apartment and home owners prefer to lease to tourists and visitors. However, they are surprised to see that the revenues they were anticipated to earn are decreasing. Reason for this is the plethora of offer that leads to the decrease of … The post Expansion of Airbnb leads to revenue decrease for Greek home owners appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
British Museum Director Says Greece is Not Legal Owner of Parthenon Marbles
It has been over 200 years since Greece was robbed of its famous marble Parthenon sculptures, known around the world as the so-called “Elgin Marbles” and in an interview published by Greece ...
Macedonia PM salutes courage of Greek deputies
Veles (Macedonia) (AFP) - Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Saturday paid tribute to the courage of Greek lawmakers after their vote to approve the renaming of his country to settle a decades-ol...
Socialists and Democrats, Greens and United Left Nominate Tsipras and Zaev for Peace Nobel Prize
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and North Macedonia Prime Minister Zoran Zaev have been nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize by the leader of […] The post Socialists and Democrats, Greens and United Left Nominate Tsipras and Zaev for Peace Nobel Prize appeared first on The National Herald.
Feta, Greece’s National Treasure, Has 489 Proteins
A recent study, Feta cheese proteins: Manifesting the identity of Greece׳s National Treasure by Dr. Athanasios Anagnostopoulos and Dr. George Tsangaris, reported the first complete […] The post Feta, Greece’s National Treasure, Has 489 Proteins appeared first on The National Herald.
Going on in Our Community
JANUARY 24-27 BOCA RATON, FL – St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 NW 51st Street in Boca Raton, holds its 37th Annual Greek Festival. Enjoy […] The post Going on in Our Community appeared first on The National Herald.
The Three Hierarchs and Their Works in Translation
The Feast of the Three Hierarchs is celebrated on January 30. Every year, churches, schools, and educational organizations in the community host events highlighting “Greek […] The post The Three Hierarchs and Their Works in Translation appeared first on The National Herald.
Busy Week for GREECE Police Department
It has been a long and busy week for the GREECE Police Department and School District. The week began with an investigation that put an end to a ...
Bad weather sweeps GREECE
Gale-force winds reaching speeds of up to 9 Beaufort, storms and hail caused problems in several parts of GREECE Friday, hitting the regional units of ...
British Museum rules out loaning Parthenon Marbles to GREECE
The director of the British Museum, Hartwig Fischer, insisted in an interview published by GREECE'S Ta Nea newspaper on Saturday that GREECE is not ...
EU Parliament groups nominate Tsipras and Zaev for Nobel Peace Prize 2019
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and North Macedonia Prime Minister Zoran Zaev have been nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize by the leader of the EU parliament Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group Udo Bullmann, of the Greens/European Free Alliance (EFA) Ska Keller and of the European United Left-Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Gabbi Zimmer. According … The post EU Parliament groups nominate Tsipras and Zaev for Nobel Peace Prize 2019 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.