Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Athens to ‘deepen cooperation’ on education, shipping and energy

Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Athens on Sunday, for a three-day visit looking at “a deeper cooperation with Greece in all sectors”.Xi is expected to meet President Prokopios Pavlopoulos and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the two countries are due to sign cooperation documents on education, shipping and energy.“It is our duty to steadily upgrade our cooperation in all sectors, by delving deeply into existing fields and expanding the range of investments”, the Chinese…

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Greece defy odds to qualify for 2021 Rugby League World Cup

A former Junior Warriors star has helped Greece create history by qualifying for the Rugby League World Cup for the first time. Halfback Jordan Meads - who kicked the winning field goal in the 2011 ...

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Police raids anarchists’ hide out in Economic University of Athens

A raid by Greek Police in the premises of the Economic University of Athens revealed an arsenal of goods, police said that they belonged to anarchists. Found and confiscated are : motorbike helmets, wooden sticks, gloves, hoods and full-face masks, fire extinguishers, break-in tools, anarchists pamphlets, bottles, leaflets but also pieces of marbles and stones. … The post Police raids anarchists’ hide out in Economic University of Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece will Adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Anti-Semitism

(JTA) — Greece will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism, its prime minister announced. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made the announcement on Friday ...

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Travel Greece Through Greek Mythology

An astonishing 10,000 feet towering mountain, Mount Olympus is thought to have been the home of the most prominent Greek Gods. Believed to be created after the war between the Olympians and the Titans ...

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Police Release More Details about Heavy Weapons, Explosives Cache Found During Raids

ATHENS- Greek police released photographs of weapons found in weekend raids that resulted in the arrest of two men detained on suspicion of terrorism on […] The post Police Release More Details about Heavy Weapons, Explosives Cache Found During Raids appeared first on The National Herald.

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Kenya’s Komen wins 37. Authentic Marathon Race in Athens

John Kipkorir Komen from Kenya is the winner of the 37th Authentic Athens Marathon in Athens on Sunday. 42-year-old Komen managed the distance of    km in 2:16:34. The record for Athens’ Marathon is 2:10:37. Second to finish was Felician Mouhitira also from Kenya with 2: 16.43 and third Greek Konstantinos Gkelaouzos with 2:19:02. Among the … The post Kenya’s Komen wins 37. Authentic Marathon Race in Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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China’s President Has Big Plans for Greece, Piraeus “Dragon Head”

ATHENS -Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Greece’s capital on Nov. 10 for the start of a three-day visit, said his country wants a bigger role […] The post China’s President Has Big Plans for Greece, Piraeus “Dragon Head” appeared first on The National Herald.

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P. Pavlopoulos: Turkey has an obligation under int’l laws to treat refugees humanely

ATHENS- Turkey should treat refugees with humanitarian rules and in full respect of their rights under international and European law, Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos said […] The post P. Pavlopoulos: Turkey has an obligation under int’l laws to treat refugees humanely appeared first on The National Herald.

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Anti-migrants protest with “pork BBQ” near refugee camp in Diavata

Members of the organization “United Macedonians” brought their barbecue in the central square of Diavata, Northern Greece, set the charcoal on fire and started to grill their pork souvlaki on Sunday morning. The action aims to provoke Muslims in the nearby refugee and migrants camp. The smell of grilled pork filled the area and slowly … The post Anti-migrants protest with “pork BBQ” near refugee camp in Diavata appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greek Cops Bust Ring Forging Refugee, Migrant Travel Documents

Many refugees and migrants denied asylum are floating around the GREECE living in abandoned buildings and other places to avoid being sent back to ...

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Priests de la Resistance! review – celebrating clerical wartime heroism

A stirring compendium by Fergus Butler-Gallie of the lives of clergy who stood up to Hitler At a time when hateful, divisive and xenophobic politics are being pursued in parts of Europe in the name of defending “Christian culture”, this is a timely and uplifting book. Before the Rev Fergus Butler-Gallie embarks on a whistlestop tour of saints and martyrs who fought the good fight against Hitler and fascism, he recalls the words of St Paul: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male or female: all are one in Christ.” Take note, Viktor Orbán, Jarosław Kaczyński and Matteo Salvini. What follows is an hugely enjoyable if slightly eccentric account of clerical heroism in the face of evil. One would be tempted to call it a romp, were it not for the depth of moral seriousness that motivated the priests and nuns whose stories are recounted. Butler-Gallie starts off with Canon Félix Kir in what is billed as a tale of “white wine and espionage”. Continue reading...

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Star of “Rebetiko”: Singer and actress Sotiria Leonardou passes away

She bewitched with the flame in her eyes, her awesome expression and the song “Kaigomai – Kaigomai” in the film “Rebetiko.” Actress, singer and writer Sotiria Leonardou passed away on Saturday, following a rare illness that had her bed-ridden for several years. Leonardou was not a rebetiko singer but she was identified as one due … The post Star of “Rebetiko”: Singer and actress Sotiria Leonardou passes away appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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3 area teams advance advance to boys soccer state semifinals

The Red Rams will face GREECE Athena (Section V Champion) next Saturday at Middletown. Skaneateles is also moving on to the NYSPHSAA state ...

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Veteran Kenyan Komen wins Athens Marathon

ATHENS, GREECE — John Kipkorir Komen of Kenya held on to narrowly win the ... GREECE'S Eleftheria Petroulaki won the women's race in 2:39:00.

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PM Mitsotakis: 'Slowly But Surely, Security and Order Restored in GREECE'

ATHENS- The government is determined to eliminate domestic terrorism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview to Skai TV on Sunday ...

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Turkey Says Greeks Committed Atrocities During War of Independence

There was no mention of the atrocities or slaughters of Greeks that were routine under the Turks and the concern in GREECE, said Kathimerini, is that ...

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Hundreds of thousands evacuated as cyclone hits Bangladesh

ATHENS: Chinese investor Jiang Rungong, who moved to GREECE three years ago, says he and his family could not be happier in their new home on ...

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Egypt Unveils Rare Roman, Greek Cemetery in Ismailia

The Ministry of Antiquities announced the discovery of an ancient cemetery in Ismailia, dating back to the Roman, Greek and pre-dynastic eras. "The Ministry of Antiquities' mission working in Ismailia ...

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Students at SDSU Homecoming tailgate react to Freshman injured after attending a party

Her sister is involved in GREEK life at SDSU. A moratorium was announced October of 2018, requiring any group of 25 or more students to register and ...

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GREECE to increase the fines for smoking in public places

The government of GREECE is working toward increasing the fines people would have to pay when violating the new, wide-ranging anti-smoking laws.

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When local fight cancelled, he gets a GREECE chance!

Mudau is scheduled for a fight against Isaac Chilemba from Malawi. However, the fight will take place in GREECE on 30 December. “What else can one ...

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Full text of Xi's signed article on GREEK newspaper

In 2014, I made a stopover on Rhodes, and was deeply impressed by the ancient and rich GREEK civilization and the hard-working and talented GREEK ...

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China's Xi Comes To GREECE Sunday Ahead Of BRICS Summit

GREECE was one of the first EU countries to sign up to Xi's flagship Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, which is expected to take center stage in his ...

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Cooperation and exchanges between China and GREECE

Editor's Note: China and GREECE, two major ancient civilizations in the world, are holding hands together in the modern world. Let's have a look at the ...

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Greece Speeds Up 'Golden Visa' Scheme For Chinese Investors

Chinese investor Jiang Rungong, who moved to Greece three years ago, says he and his family could not be happier in their new home on the Athens coast. "We chose Greece because of its cultural ...

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GREECE endorses universal definition of anti-Semitism

“Thanks to Prime Minister Mitsotakis, GREECE has joined the growing list of nations agreeing on defining anti-Semitism, including 13 European Union ...

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American basketball coach Rick Pitino to coach the GREEK national team

In a statement, the federation's chief Giorgos Vassilakopoulos announced that Pitino agreed to coach the GREEK national team as it strives to qualify for ...

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Respect and remembrance: 12-year-old GREEK girl pays tribute to heroes in her family

World War I and World War II were the most devastating conflicts to ever affect mankind. The death and devastation were beyond imagination. Soldiers ...

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Inside Facebook's moderation hub in Athens

Facebook's Business Integrity team in GREECE employs an estimated 800 staff (employees cover a wide range of nationalities including Norwegian, ...

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Europe's other wall: How militarised barrier continues to divide Cyprus, 30 years after Berlin's came ...

Following a coup launched by Cypriots who favoured union with GREECE, Turkey invaded and established a breakaway state in Northern Cyprus.

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Athens' Annual Authentic Marathon to take place today

The design will include aspects of the race and be by well-known GREEK artists. – Number of volunteers: Over 3,500 (of these, 1,500 are first-time ...

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Documentary promoting Sino-GREEK dialogue on civilizations launched in Athens

9 (Xinhua) -- A documentary entitled "Harmony in Diversity" aimed to promote China-Greece dialogue about civilizations was introduced to the GREEK ...

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Kinds of Greek Pies: The Variety of Delicious 'Pitas'

Of course, the kind of pie you'll find in a specific region of GREECE is determined by its traditions, its geomorphology, its climate, and its history.

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Tampa Greek Festival returns for weekend of food, fun and faith

Mary Nenos, lifelong member of St. John Greek Orthodox Church and founder of the original Tampa Greek Festival 38 years ago. rolls stuffed grape leaves. Deano Kastis, an entrepreneur and member of St.

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GREECE: Suspected Far-Left Extremists Arrested, Weapons Seized in Raids

ATHENS, GREECE (AP) — Greek authorities announced Saturday they had arrested three people and detained a further 15 in a “wide sweep” by the ...

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Three arrested, guns seized in GREEK anti-terrorism raid

ATHENS: GREEK police arrested three people and seized an arms cache in an ongoing anti-terrorist operation officials likened to high profile arrests of ...

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Terrorist suspects detained after crackdown by GREEK Police

Police have announced the arrest of three suspected terrorists in a crackdown hailed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who vowed to “finish with ...

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New GREEK film “Few Hours in Athens” wins prestigious Hollywood awards

Ari Papargyropoulos, a young GREEK actor turned director, is taking American festivals by storm with his film “Few Hours in Athens,” according to ...

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Modern Greek history: Greece make first World Cup after thumping Serbia

Cronulla forward Billy Magoulias was at the forefront of Greece's victory over Serbia. Greek domestic players Aris Dardamanis (from Aris Eagles) and Nick Bosmos (Rhodes Knights) also scored for Greece ...

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Popular Greek restaurant Opa! Opa! set to close after 14 years

A HIGH OF 81 WITH LOTS OF SUNSHINE. VETERANS DAY LOOKING GOOD. SOME CLOUDS OUT. 79 DEGREES. BY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DOWN TO THE 60’S. LETI A popular Greek restaurant located in east Sacramento is ...

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GREEK and Turkish FM meeting focuses on bilateral and regional issues

GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias had a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Geneva on Friday, on the sidelines of the ...

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Over a century of GREEK history in Lowell on display

In 1890, there were fewer than 100 GREEKS living in the City of Lowell, but just 35 years later, Lowell was home to the third-largest GREEK population in ...

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Greece qualify for Rugby League World Cup for the first time

Greece will make their debut at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England after thrashing Serbia 82-6 in Belgrade. Full-back Chaise Robinson scored a hat-trick as the visitors, ranked 16th in the ...

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