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Monday, November 18, 2019

Greek god rises but Big Three have not yet been conquered

Tough as nails,'' said that old boy Roger Federer about the Greek and that's like earning praise from Homer himself. Tsitsipas was striking a blow for single-handed backhand folk, bearded dudes, ...


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Higgins wins Greek hearts with intellectual heft and anti-populism

His speeches in Athens (as reported in The Irish Times by Damian Mac Con Uladh) were given special place in the Greek media because editors realise Greece needs this kind of visitor. Greece’s ...


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Russian is Greek to faculty members at Calicut varsity

There is a Department of Russian and Comparative Literature at Calicut University, but none of the teachers there knows Russian language. There are no permanent faculty members to teach the language ...


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Historic 12-storey hotel Acropol in central Athens to be revamped and open

The Israeli company received the permits by the competent Greek authorities


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SYRMA, a One Act Play Inspired By Greek Mythology And Dante's Divine Comedy to Premiere at Alchemical Studios

Carolina de' Castiglioni and Federica Borlenghi, two Italian multidisciplinary artists, have joined forces to present Sýrma, a unique contemporary myth, inspired by greek mythology and Dante's Divine ...


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Republic of Ireland v Denmark: Euro 2020 qualifying – live!

* Updates from the crucial Group D game in Dublin * Ireland v Denmark: an unlikely footballing hell * Get in touch! Email Simon or tweet @Simon_Burnton 7.46pm GMT 1 MIN: Peeeeeep! Denmark get the game started! 7.44pm GMT “IF I WERE IN CHARGE of the spread in the Ireland dressing room I would have laid out a platter of Danish pastries,” suggests Peter Oh. “Nothing gees up your team like symbolically devouring your opposition.” Perhaps, though you’d be well advised not to adopt the tactic before a game against Greece. Continue reading...


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Stefanos Tsitsipas: Why the charismatic, gangly Greek likened to Bjorn Borg is the man most likely to challenge Federer, Nadal and Djokovic

It’s a question that feels almost as old as the old guard themselves: is [insert name of young buck here] the man to break Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s stranglehold on men’s tennis ...


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Greece qualify for maiden Rugby League World Cup despite team’s national ban

Greece made sporting history at the weekend by qualifying for the Rugby League World Cup for the first time despite being banned from playing on home soil. The Greeks made a bad start to the final ...


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Mitsotakis to Regional Directors: Absorption of EU Funding Must Accelerate

ATHENS- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on Monday with Greece’s 13 regional directors to discuss the faster absorption and utilization of NSRF funds and the […] The post Mitsotakis to Regional Directors: Absorption of EU Funding Must Accelerate appeared first on The National Herald.


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Three Greek Diaspora Scientists Admitted to the Russian Academy of Sciences

MOSCOW- Three Greek diaspora scientists were admitted to the Russian Academy of Sciences, following a decision at a November 15 academic assembly, it was reported […] The post Three Greek Diaspora Scientists Admitted to the Russian Academy of Sciences appeared first on The National Herald.


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Antonio Tsialas’ Parents Offer $10K Reward for Information about Death of Son

NEW YORK – Antonio Tsialas, 18, a Greek-American freshman at Cornell University and Miami native was found dead by Fall Creek Gorge two days after […] The post Antonio Tsialas’ Parents Offer $10K Reward for Information about Death of Son appeared first on The National Herald.


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6,400 thunderbolts within few hours; unstable, rainy weather ahead

Heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms hit Greece from Sunday evening to Monday morning. A total of 6,405 thunderbolts fell mainly in western Greece, Central Macedonia and the Central Aegean Sea, according to data provides by “ZEUS” system.   As of Monday afternoon, Nov 18, the bad weather front weakened. The weather will remain unstable with cloudiness, … The post 6,400 thunderbolts within few hours; unstable, rainy weather ahead appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek state budget primary surplus at €5.755 billion in Jan-Oct

Greek state budget showed a primary surplus of 5.755 billion euros in the January-October period, significantly exceeding a budget target for a surplus of 2.314 billion euros and a primary surplus of 3.811 billion in the same period last year, the Finance ministry said in a report on Monday.  The report said that the state … The post Greek state budget primary surplus at €5.755 billion in Jan-Oct appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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IATA takes Greek “Astra Airlines” out of the market

Greek regional airline Astra Airlines has suffered a blow by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Late last Friday, the Association warned Greek travel agents to stop selling tickets on the airline with immediate effect. This comes after a recent spate of flight cancellations and signs of financial distress at the airline. According to simpleflying.com, … The post IATA takes Greek “Astra Airlines” out of the market appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Dogfights between Greek and Turkish F-16s over Aegean Sea

Turkey violated Greek airspace 32 times


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Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece attend joint press conference

Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece agreed on Saturday that the whole region needs to be included in the European Union (EU) and that the cooperation on joint projects can bring the region long-awaited prosperity and stability.


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Italian police break up international smuggling ring trafficking Greek archaeological artefacts after raids in London, France, Serbia and Germany

They are thought to be part of a clandestine ring of exporters, responsible for excavating Greek archaeological artefacts from the south of Italy for sale around the world, led by two Calabrians ...


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Ithaki: Local man beats UK national to death in hotel room

A local man has beaten to death a 40-year-old UK national in a hotel room on the island of Ithaki in the Ionian Sea. The crime took place on Saturday. Greek police arrested the 54-year-old perpetrator a day later but also his 42-year-old wife.. The perpetrator had reportedly suspected that the victim had a relationship … The post Ithaki: Local man beats UK national to death in hotel room appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Princess Alice of Battenberg: Who was Prince Phillip's mother, and why did she have to leave Greece?

The Great-Grandaughter of Queen Victoria, she was raised as an English Princess while also spending time in Greece and Germany. Deaf from birth, she learned to read lips in multiple languages and ...


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Greek police bid emotional farewell to the K-9 dog

Blacky served at the Naflpion police precinct


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Jimmy da Greek’s Deli delivers on big gyro flavor - on a pizza

It was the best of times, it was, well, the best of times. It was gyro meets pizza, and it was a beautiful thing. Jimmy da Greek’s Deli is a recently opened restaurant in the Market Square shopping ...


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Greek Party “To Potami” to Suspend its Operation

ATHENS- The Political Council of the Potami party will propose the suspension of the party’s operation at the standing congress to be held on November […] The post Greek Party “To Potami” to Suspend its Operation appeared first on The National Herald.


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Innovation Is the Key to Growth, Health Min Kikilias Says

ATHENS- The government is working to transform Greece into a country that emphasises extroversion, competitiveness and innovation, stated Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Monday, addressing […] The post Innovation Is the Key to Growth, Health Min Kikilias Says appeared first on The National Herald.


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Delicious Pies to Enjoy at the Thanksgiving Feast

Pies are a staple of Greek cuisine. From the savory classics spanakopita and tyropita (spinach and cheese pies) to the syrupy sweet custard pie galaktoboureko, […] The post Delicious Pies to Enjoy at the Thanksgiving Feast appeared first on The National Herald.


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National Hellenic Museum’s Kouzina Fundraiser a Success

CHICAGO – The National Hellenic Museum celebrated the art of cuisine and Greek tradition at its annual Kouzina fundraiser, drawing in a crowd of some […] The post National Hellenic Museum’s Kouzina Fundraiser a Success appeared first on The National Herald.


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BWW Review: ORPHEUS ALIVE iS A Busy Piece That Takes The Classic Greek Myth In A Modern Direction

The story draws on the Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice, in which the latter has died and the former, a talented musician, appeals to the gods and is given the chance to walk out of the ...


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Greek airline Astra grounds flights to work on restructuring

ATHENS — Small Greek carrier Astra Airlines said on Monday it had grounded all scheduled flights to work on a financial restructuring. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) suspended the ...


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Egypt conducts joint drills with Greece, Cyprus amid Turkey tensions

The naval forces of Egypt, Greece and Cyprus conducted joint military exercises in the Mediterranean amid tensions with Turkey over its drilling activities in the area. Troops from Egypt, Greece and ...


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To Potami to suspend its operation, donate state funding to Athens University

The political council of the party that almost disappeared in voters’ preference proposed that To Potami suspends its operation. Reason of the proposal is the river dried out. Behind the decision is the decimation of the local groups of the party, a statement said. After a major defeat in the European elections in May 2019, … The post To Potami to suspend its operation, donate state funding to Athens University appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Stefanos Tsitsipas: Greek sensation prepared to overcome 'pain' to break Big Three's dominance

Stefanos Tsitsipas has been asked that, too. The 21-year-old Greek sensation is one of the leading "Next Gen" contenders to end the "Big Three" party at majors next year -- alongside US Open finalist ...


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Oat milk and coffee creamers: Chobani expands beyond Greek yogurt

Chobani's oat-based products will include oat milk and oat-based yogurt. Chobani wants to be known for more than just Greek yogurt. The company is branching into oat milk products and coffee creamers.


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M&A structures and regulation in GREECE

There is no distinction under Greek law between legal and beneficial title. M&A transactions in GREECE refer to the acquisition of ownership over the ...


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Due diligence for private M&A transactions in GREECE

No legal requirements exist for the performance of due diligence in GREECE. A typical buyer will arrange for legal, accounting and tax due diligence ...


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November 17: youth uprisings in GREECE then and now

A huge mobilization follows, with demonstrations and the occupation of over 20 university departments all over GREECE, signalling the revival of a ...


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Golden Visa Scamsters Bilking Foreign Investors in Greece

ATHENS – Shadowy real estate operations and agents tied to money laundering and tax evasion are reportedly working in Greece to lure wealthy foreign investors […] The post Golden Visa Scamsters Bilking Foreign Investors in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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The End Nears for Greece’s Troubled Astra Airways, Aegean Helps Out

ATHENS- Already being investigated over canceled flights and financial woes, Greece’s regional airline Astra Airways suffered what could be the end after the International Air […] The post The End Nears for Greece’s Troubled Astra Airways, Aegean Helps Out appeared first on The National Herald.


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North Macedonia Upset Over Greece’s Macedonia is Great Campaign

SKOPJE, N. Macedonia- North Macedonia’s government isn’t happy that Greece has laughed, with a snazzy logo, a Macedonia the GReat campaign to promote products in […] The post North Macedonia Upset Over Greece’s Macedonia is Great Campaign appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Diaspora Minister Diamataris in Washington

WASHINGTON- Greece’s Minister for GreekS Abroad Antonis Diamataris, having already visited Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria in Egypt and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, is in Washington, […] The post Greek Diaspora Minister Diamataris in Washington appeared first on The National Herald.


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A traditional GREEK taverna is opening in Hull city centre

Husband and wife duo Yiannis and Mata Makris were part of the team at The GREEK in Princes Avenue in 2018, which has won rave reviews and, more ...


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Refugees, Migrants Keep Coming to GREEK Islands, 658 Rescued

FILE- Refugges and migrants on a plastic boat approach a GREEK Coast Guard ship during a rescue operation early Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, near the ...


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President’s election, ministers’ responsibility top issues of Constitution revision

Debate for the revision of the Greek Constitution started in the plenary of the Parliament on Monday morning and it scheduled to last for five days.  It is the fourth attempt to change the Greek Constitution that was formulated in 1975 when its postwar reform was adopted. The proposals will be submitted to the relevant … The post President’s election, ministers’ responsibility top issues of Constitution revision appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Fines €100-€10,000 for smokers & businesses violating smoking ban

One day before the Smoking Ban official goes into effect in Greece on November 19, 2019, the Health Ministry published in the Official Gazette the full price list of fine for those violating the Law. The fines range from 100 to 10,000 euros and will be charged on smokers as well as on businesses as … The post Fines €100-€10,000 for smokers & businesses violating smoking ban appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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China’s relationships with Greece and Italy are deepening – EU is reaping exactly what it sowed

The eurozone has emerged from its debt crisis of 2010-18 intact, but at a very high cost to the periphery. Greece’s exit from its third bailout in August 2018, the swan song of the crisis, is ...


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Exclusive: Chobani's empire was built on GREEK yogurt. Here's why its next move is oat milks

Yes, the GREEK yogurt titan—the man who once milked cows for a living and famously bootstrapped what became a $1.5-billion-in-annual-revenue ...


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Football Bet of the Day: Goals in GREECE

We start in GREECE, where the hosts have recently found a bit of form - winning each of their last two Group J qualifiers - but it's all too little, too late.


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Greece Marks 1973 Student Uprising Anniversary; 33 Arrested (Vid)

ATHENS — Heavy police presence in Athens appeared to have prevented serious clashes Sunday with anarchists and other extreme leftists on the 46th anniversary of […] The post Greece Marks 1973 Student Uprising Anniversary; 33 Arrested (Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Proud 'GREEK Freak' sends Stefanos Tsitsipas a message: “Don't Stop”

Basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, otherwise known as the “GREEK Freak' is extremely proud of his fellow athlete Stefanos Tsitsipas' big win ...


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GREEK police accused of 'crackdown' amid arrests and rising tensions

In the GREEK capital of Athens, police armed with tear gas and clubs have faced off with protesters sometimes armed with rocks and molotov cocktails ...


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30 migrants beaten by GREEK police pushed toward Turkey

GREEK security forces rounded up 30 irregular migrants in a boat after physically assaulting them and pushed them toward Turkey's Edirne through the ...


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Piazzas, Gruvers Give Moving Anti-Hazing Speech To Penn State GREEK Community

Row after row in the audience was filled with hundreds of members from Penn State's GREEK life, a large number of them sporting letters from their ...


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