TechnipFMC (Houston; www.technipfmc.com) has been awarded a significant Engineering, Procurement and Construction management (EPCM) ...
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Crucial period for EU subsidies program
The implementation of the Partnership Agreement for the Development Framework, known in GREECE as ESPA, is entering a crucial phase as Athens ...
Pompeo confirms to Kathimerini US diplomatic initiative to ease GREECE-Turkey tension
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has confirmed plans for a “diplomatic initiative” to help de-escalate tension resulting from recent Turkish moves ...
Valorem snaps up GREEK wind portfolio
Renewables operator Valorem has agreed to acquire an 82MW portfolio of wind projects in Greece for an undisclosed fee. The deal comprises ...
Non-GREEK Celebs Wrongly Repping GREEK Orgs
Everyone's cackling over non-GREEK Boosie gleefully rocking a Kappa sweatshirt to the Hawks game and angering members of the storied org who ...
Low temperatures cause rivers in GREEK Region of Epirus to freeze solid
Even though the storm dubbed ”Hephaestion” has already left the country, low temperatures remain across large areas of the GREEK mainland.
A living nightmare: GREEK Australians affected by bushfires tell their stories
The GREEK Australian was on holiday with her husband in Tomakin, a town on the south coast of New South Wales, when she woke up on New Year's ...
Holy Cross Alumna Likens GREEK Classics to Hip Hop Music
I'd been a hip-hop music fan from grade school, when a Catholic kid's idea of rebellion was bellowing Blondie's “Rapture” a cappella on the school ...
GREECE Announces International Tender for 10 Ports
In 2020, GREECE will announce an international tender for the operation of 10 major regional ports. This was stated by Minister of Shipping and Island ...
GREEK restaurant owners in Montreal send employees on free vacation
The Athens-born Dedopoulos began making pizza at the restaurant in an effort to gradually introduce the locals to GREEK cuisine including lamb, ...
The language of medicine
Linguistic experts estimate that over 75% of modern medical terms are derived from GREEK. This occurred in part because of its unique structural ...
TechnipFMC Wins GREECE Refinery Project
Motor Oil Hellas has awarded TechnipFMC an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services contract to construct a new ...
TS Eliot Prize shortlist review: from GREEK myths to Grenfell Tower
Benson's second collection is dominated by a jittery sequence reimagining GREEK myths: Io gets mad cow disease; Medusa is doused in petrol.
GREEK exports slumped again in November
The slowdown in GREEK exports in the latter half of 2019 continued with a slump in November which was mainly attributed to fuel products. Provisional ...
Greek and Turkish F-16 jets engage in dog fights over Aegean Sea
Turkey violated Greek national airspace 11 times on Thursday
GREEK telecoms workers arrested at Thessaloniki picket
POLICE swooped to arrest trade unionists at a picket line yesterday as a national strike by GREEK telecommunications workers entered its 14th day.
Turkish, GREEK delegations to hold political talks in Ankara
Turkey on Friday will host a GREEK delegation in the capital Ankara for regular political consultations. Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal and ...
The most powerful passports in the world in 2020, ranked
[Singapore, Singapore]gnohz/Shutterstock * The Henley Passport Index, an annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world based on how many countries the holder can enter without a visa, was just released. * Japan secured the top spot with access to 191 countries this year, a position it previously shared with Singapore. * Asia dominated the list, with Singapore landing in the No. 2 spot while South Korea tied with Germany for No. 3. * A US passport provides access to 183 countries in 2020, giving it an eighth place ranking. Passports from 16 other countries provide better access than the US. The country is also slipping in rank — last year it placed sixth. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. A passport from Japan opens more doors than a passport from anywhere else in the world, according to the newly released Henley Passport Index. The index is an annual power ranking of passports determined by the total number of countries a passport holder can enter without a visa. A Japanese passport promises uncomplicated travel to 191 other countries. In 2019, the passport promised access to 189 countries and tied with Singapore's passport for the world's most desirable travel document. Singapore maintained access to 189 countries and placed second this year, followed closely by South Korea and Germany with access to 187 countries. Passports from countries like Canada, the UK, and the US all slipped in the rankings from 2019 to 2020 — but they are still desirable, with access to over 180 countries. For comparison, passports from Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria offer access to less than 30 countries. Keep reading for a look at the countries with the most powerful passports, ranked by ascending number of visa-free travel options. We also included a comparative look at how each of these passports ranked in 2019. 10. THOSE HOLDING THE FOLLOWING PASSPORTS CAN VISIT 181 COUNTRIES WITHOUT A VISA IN 2020: gehringj/Getty HUNGARY 2019 ranking: 11 (access to 178 countries) LITHUANIA 2019 ranking: T9 (access to 180 countries) SLOVAKIA 2019 ranking: 10 (access to 179 countries) 9. THOSE HOLDING THE FOLLOWING PASSPORTS CAN VISIT 183 COUNTRIES WITHOUT A VISA IN 2020: Shutterstock AUSTRALIA 2019 ranking: T9 (access to 180 countries) CANADA 2019 ranking: T6 (access to 183 countries) CZECH REPUBLIC 2019 ranking: 8 (access to 181 countries) MALTA 2019 ranking: 7 (access to 182 countries) NEW ZEALAND 2019 ranking: T9 (access to 180 countries) 8. THOSE HOLDING THE FOLLOWING PASSPORTS CAN VISIT 184 COUNTRIES WITHOUT A VISA IN 2020: seanpavone/shutterstock BELGIUM 2019 ranking: T6 (access to 183 countries) GREECE 2019 ranking: T6 (access to 183 countries) NORWAY 2019 ranking: T6 (access to 183 countries) UNITED KINGDOM 2019 ranking: T6 (access to 183 countries) UNITED STATES 2019 ranking: T6 (access to 183 countries) SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * I spent 3 nights in a hidden resort in Mexico that's beloved by wealthy bohemians and has an invite-only festival comparable to Burning Man. It was almost too wild to believe. * The oldest winery in America is 1.5 hours north of Manhattan, has a sprawling wine cave, and found a loophole so it could stay open during Prohibition. I spent an afternoon checking it out — here's what it's like. * The 17 best hotels in the world, according to travelers SEE ALSO: THESE ARE THE TOP 10 COUNTRIES TO RETIRE IN THIS YEAR, ACCORDING TO US EXPATS WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE THE MOVE DON'T MISS: THE 17 BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD, ACCORDING TO TRAVELERS
A New Era for the Greek National Opera Announced at the SNFCC
ATHENS – The Greek National Opera (GNO) held a press conference in the Stavros Niarchos Hall at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) on […] The post A New Era for the Greek National Opera Announced at the SNFCC appeared first on The National Herald.
SNF Grant Supports International Exchange Program for Greek High School Students
ATHENS – AFS Intercultural Programs’ Global Citizen Scholarship Program will give 50 high school students from Greece the opportunity to spend a semester on an […] The post SNF Grant Supports International Exchange Program for Greek High School Students appeared first on The National Herald.
Greece. Cyprus, Israel to Meet on Monday in Athens on Issues of Expatriate Nationals
ATHENS – Greece, Cyprus and Israel will meet to discuss issues pertaining to expatriate nationals, at the ministry of foreign affairs in Athens on Monday, […] The post Greece. Cyprus, Israel to Meet on Monday in Athens on Issues of Expatriate Nationals appeared first on The National Herald.
Bulgaria to acquire 20% of Alexandroupolis LNG project in GREECE
The Council of Ministers of the Bulgarian Government has approved the participation of Bulgaria's state gas transmission company, Bulgartransgaz, ...
Unemployment in Greece falls to 16.6% in Oct 2019
Unemployment in Greece declined further in October 2019 compared to the corresponding month of 2018, according to data released by Greek Statistics Authority ELSTAT on Thursday. According to ELSTAT, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October 2019 stood at 16.6% against the revised downward 18.5% in October 2018 and 16.8% in September 2019. The total … The post Unemployment in Greece falls to 16.6% in Oct 2019 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Industrial output falls 8.1 pct year-on-year in November
GREEK industrial output fell 8.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, after an upwardly revised 0.1 percent rise in October, data ...
'It was awesome' - Giannis was a big fan of the Warriors' GREEK Heritage Night
Wednesday was GREEK Heritage Night at Chase Center, which was, truly a masterstroke by the Golden State marketing team, as Giannis ...
The GREEK Islands with Julia Bradbury locations and how to recreate her trip
Julia said: "The GREEK Islands are held with great affection in the hearts of us Brits - every year, three million of us head there for our holidays, and it is ...
Instead of Dragging Lil Boosie, Black GREEK Letter Organizations Should Bag Him
There are no parts of Black culture considered “off limits” from being monetized, branded and profited off of in some way. That is the history of America, ...
Rebuilding to resume at GREEK church levelled by terrorism
The rebuilding of St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center is set to resume. On Monday, Governor Andrew ...
16% of all Greek businesses related to tourism sector
Nearly 300,000 people are employed in businesses associated with tourism
Bulgarian player signs up to Greece LNG import terminal
Bulgaria’s state-owned gas pipeline operator Bulgartransgaz has signed a heads of agreement to purchase a minority 20% stake in a project to install a floating ...
What a Way to Start the Year! 3 Shocking Acts of Vandalism in First Week
The first week of January brings three shocking acts of vandalism on ancient monuments in GREECE, England and Wales, and the ignorant vandals are ...
Political consultations start between Foreign Ministries of GREECE and Turkey
"In the framework of the regular political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of GREECE and Turkey, talks will be held in Ankara on ...
GREEK ports set for growth in cruise tourism
GREEK ports are expected to attract more cruise tourists following a rise of about 15 percent both in cruise liner calls and passenger arrivals in 2019, ...
Atlantic Council Discussion with Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis today spoke at the Atlantic Council, discussing the EastMed pipeline, the agreement for which was signed recently, Greece’s image […] The post Atlantic Council Discussion with Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared first on The National Herald.
GREECE to Give 2 Million Euros Annually to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
BOSTON – GREECE will be giving a grant of two millions euros every year to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in support of its survival, ...
EFSF approves reduction of step-up interest margin for GREECE to zero
European Stability Mechanism on Thursday announced that the Board of Directors of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) decided to ...
Labour Minister: No cuts, only increases in pensions in GREECE
Greek Labour and Social Affairs Minister Yiannis Vroutsis reassured on Thursday in parliament that there will be no cuts in pensions, on the contrary, ...
GREEK Tourism Minister Says Cruise Development Action Plan in the Making
GREEK Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week that an action plan for the development of cruise tourism was currently being drawn up.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Demands Ralph Lauren Remove GREEK Letters From Its Pants
On the Ralph Lauren French website, the clothing line is selling a pair of chino pants with the GREEK letters Phi Beta Sigma on them. The symbols for ...
modern GREEK'S island story
modern GREEK'S island story. PUBLISHED: 15:38 09 January 2020 | UPDATED: 15:38 09 January 2020. Peter Trudgill. Kastellorizo port, Kastellorizo ...
Στην Κέρκυρα η ομογενής Diane Kochilas για γυρίσματα του «Μy Greek Table 2020», του «CBS»
Μια ελληνοαμερικανίδα προβάλλει την Ελλάδα, με την εκπομπή «Μy Greek Table» για 3 συνεχή χρονιά, από το κανάλι της Δημόσιας Τηλεόρασης «CBS» των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών […] The post Στην Κέρκυρα η ομογενής Diane Kochilas για γυρίσματα του «Μy Greek Table 2020», του «CBS» appeared first on The National Herald GR.
You can get an all-inclusive holiday to Greece with a 5* hotel for under £200
There's no better cure for the January blues than booking your next trip away. Better yet, with thanks to deals website Wowcher, you can now do so without needing to break the bank. Wowcher have ...
Destination Greek Dining Makes a Splash in Astoria, Queens
Given my love for the Mediterranean diet- namely olive oil, loads of salads and seafood in all iterations from raw to grilled- it’s no surprise that Greek food tops my list of favorite cuisines. Lucky ...
Municipalities in GREECE get EUR 5.8 million in compensation for RES
The chief of the public utility offtaker told Dimitris Papastergiou, president of the Central Union of Municipalities of GREECE or KEDE the priority for the ...
ECR survey results Q4 2019: Risk diminishes for GREECE, Russia and Nigeria, but Argentina, Hong ...
Global risk subsided in the final months of 2019, according to Euromoney's country risk survey, as signs of a breakthrough emerged to end the ...
Can This GREEK Concept Help Employees Realize A Higher Degree Of Fulfillment?
By Ajitbah Das, SAP. By all standards, we live in the most affluent society today. But material and technological advancements don't always lead to the ...
GREECE Appeals to Diaspora to Write Together Next Page in Nation's History
“I have been watching the events in Washington for decades and for the first time I have seen such a positive climate for GREECE. This is a very ...
Economic Sentiment Index in GREECE Reaches Pre-Crisis Levels
The economic sentiment index in GREECE rose to 109.5 points in December, from 107 in November, the Greek Foundation for Economic and Industrial ...
Low Temperatures Cause Rivers in Epirus, GREECE to Freeze Solid
The extremely low temperatures which have prevailed in large parts of GREECE over the last several days have caused not only traffic disruptions and ...