Bench warrants against “protected witnesses,” Gov’t eager to have their anonymity lifted

For a second consecutive day, the members of the Special Parliamentary Committee in charge to conduct preliminary examination on the Novartis bribery scandal were waiting for one of the protected witnesses to testify in Police Headquarters in Athens. They waited in vain. Protected witness under the code name “Ekaterini Kelesi” did not appear before the … The post Bench warrants against “protected witnesses,” Gov’t eager to have their anonymity lifted appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Historic Plaka Bridge, a single-arch stone wonder, fully reconstructed

The historic single-arch stone bridge of Plaka, the largest of its kind in the Balkans, has been fully restored following its collapse due to flooding Arachtos River in February 2015. The bridge once again connects the Tzoumerka mountains with the Kastanohoria villages in the region of Epirus, western Greece. Repairs to the historic Plaka Bridge … The post Historic Plaka Bridge, a single-arch stone wonder, fully reconstructed appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Magnificent Ancient GREEK Mosaic Celebrates the Joy of Life

A magnificent GREEK mosaic discovered in Hatay, Turkey continues to amaze archaeologists and historians who are attempting to ascertain the exact ...

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GREECE Scores Major Trade Win With Product Exemptions From Trump's Trade Tariffs

Makis Voridis, GREECE'S minister of agricultural development and food, began a high-level push to protect Greek products when the trade war ...

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Lyn-Lake landmark It’s Greek to Me is reopening

A co-founder of It’s Greek to Me is planning to reopen the landmark Lyn-Lake restaurant this spring. Alkis Arambadjis and a partner are at work inside the shuttered restaurant and aim to welcome ...

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GREECE man accused of threatening to kill Sen. Charles Schumer and Rep. Adam Schiff

A GREECE man is accused of threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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GREECE has lowest 'birth' rate in new enterprises

GREECE has the lowest rate of generating new enterprises within the European Union, according to Eurostat data released on Monday. According to ...

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This is why the Dutch prefer Greece as a holiday destination for 2020 (survey)

The famous Greek hospitality is their main reason

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GREEK Foreign Min: “Cessation of Hostilities, Foreign Interference in Libya of Cardinal Importance”

BEIRUT, Lebanon – Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias met with his Lebanese counterpart Nassif Hitti, President of Lebanon Michel Aounthe ...

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GREEK Olive Oil Gets New Exemption From US Tariffs

The United States Trade Representative extended the exemption status of GREEK olive oil from tariffs imposed on imported E.U. agricultural products ...

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Rumors Swirl That GREECE'S Demand for the Parthenon Marbles Could Gain Traction in the Brexit ...

According to Bloomberg, some officials involved say the clause is seen as a direct reference to the marbles that GREECE has been campaigning to ...

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Greece may demand U.K. return Parthenon Marbles in Brexit deal

European countries could use Brexit as an opportunity to take back priceless antiquities claimed by Britain.

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U.K. Not Losing Its Marbles, Says Famed Greek Sculptures Cannot be Part of Trade Negotiations with European Union

Greece has long argued the marbles were unlawfully stolen by a British diplomat

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Britain May Have to Return the Elgin Marbles to Greece in Post-Brexit EU Trade Deal

Now that the UK has officially left the EU as of January 31, concluding more than three years of uncertainty, the terms of a post-Brexit trade deal are being worked out. There's a lot on the table in ...

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GREECE demands return of Elgin Marbles from UK as part of Brexit talks

Britain could be forced to return the coveted Elgin Marbles as part of Brexit negotiations with the EU following demands from GREECE. The ancient ...

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UK refuses to include Elgin marbles in Brexit trade talks after EU negotiation draft leak

The return to GREECE of marble sculptures from the Parthenon will not be discussed during Brexit negotiations, the government has said, after a leaked ...

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After Brexit, Britain may finally lose its Marbles - specifically the ones they stole from GREECE

Now that Britain has left the European Union, GREECE has renewed their effort to reclaim the Elgin/Parthenon Marbles. From The Times:.

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Schinas: The EU Commission Will Be Stand by GREECE'S Regional Authorities

BRUSSELS – European Commission Vice President responsible for Promoting the European Way of Life Margaritis Schinas on Wednesday called for ...

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GREECE may demand return of historic statues from Britain as part of Brexit deal

The European Union may force Britain to return ancient statues to GREECE as part of the Brexit deal proposal. According to recent reports, the EU has ...

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Victoria Beckham's Vogue GREECE cover makes global headlines

News of Victoria Beckham gracing the cover of the Vogue GREECE issue has drawn global media attention. The British star fashion designer is on the ...

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Ireland Provisional Squad Named For Crucial GREECE And Montenegro Qualifiers

Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named a 26-strong provisional squad for the upcoming Euro 2021 qualifiers against GREECE and Montenegro.

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GREEK islands of history and culture

Take century upon century of empires jostling for supremacy at sea and ships sailing into exotic ports fringed by fortresses and temples of stone and ...

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GREEK Climate Activist Spreads Message by Cycling Around the World

A GREEK activist is launching a campaign to raise awareness about climate change by cycling a total of 7,500 km (4,660 miles), a minimum of nine ...

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GREEK Parliamentary Committees Start Working on New Social Insurance and Pension Bill

ATHENS – GREEK parliamentary committees began work on the new social insurance bill on Wednesday, following a tabling of the actuarial report on ...

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GREEK Environment Min. Visiting Amsterdam to Learn about Dutch Electric Vehicles System

AMSTERDAM – Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis will pay a visit to the Netherlands on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss ...

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GREEK restaurant coming to Fulton Market district, just blocks from declining Greektown

Even though GREEK restaurants have been closing just a few blocks away in Chicago's Greektown, DineAmic Hospitality has plans to open a GREEK ...

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Turkish F16s Continue Infringements of Greek FIR amid Military Leadership Meetings

ATHENS – Turkish military aircraft continued to fly in the Athens FIR without submitting flight plans into Wednesday afternoon, following a similar infringement earlier in […] The post Turkish F16s Continue Infringements of Greek FIR amid Military Leadership Meetings appeared first on The National Herald.

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Night of Poetry Recital in Memory of Greek Poet Katerina Anghelaki-Rooke

ATHENS – Friends of recently deceased poet Katerina Anghelaki-Rooke will honor her memory with poem recitals at the Odos Kefallinias theater on Monday, February 24. […] The post Night of Poetry Recital in Memory of Greek Poet Katerina Anghelaki-Rooke appeared first on The National Herald.

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Natalie Portman's husband backs ballet director fired for discrimination

Choreographer Benjamin Millepied has joined other top dance world figures to demand Lyon Ballet director is returned to post after dismissal for pregnancy discrimination Choreographer Benjamin Millepied, the husband of Natalie Portman, has signed an open letter calling for the reinstatement of a ballet director who was fired for pregnancy discrimination. Yorgos Loukos was dismissed as Lyon Opera Ballet’s director earlier this month. A hearing found that he had discriminated against 34-year-old dancer Karline Marion during her pregnancy and after her return from childbirth. The 67-year-old Greek was initially fined for the offence before a second tribunal ruled he should be fired. Continue reading...

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The US and Greece held a live-fire military exercise at the foot of Mount Olympus

Greece and the US conducted a live-fire exercise with attack helicopters on Wednesday, marking deepening defense ties between the two countries.

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Erdogan bizarre statement: Greece slowly accepting the status-quo Turkey declared in Mediterranean

Erdogan addressed a party meeting

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Ozil misses Arsenal trip as Torreira battles illness before Greek test

Mesut Ozil was a notable absentee as Arsenal headed to Greece on Wednesday ahead of their Europa League clash with Olympiacos. The German playmaker stayed at home "due to personal reasons", Arsenal ...

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Berri Meets Greek FM, Says Debt Restructuring is Best Solution

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday held talks with visiting Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and discussed with him the bilateral ties, the situation in Lebanon and the region, and means ...

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Celine Dion to bewitch her fans in first concert in Athens in July

One of the most recognized and widely respected superstars, the ultimate pop icon, Celine Dion, will be meeting her fans in Athens, Greece. The concert is scheduled for  Friday 31st July 2020 at the Olympic Stadium of Athens (OAKA). It will be the first concert of the Canadians singer in the country. The concert in … The post Celine Dion to bewitch her fans in first concert in Athens in July appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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The NBA's 'Greek Freak': Giannis Antetokounmpo Inspires Dedicated Greek-American Fans

Giannis Antetokounmpo, 25, has taken the NBA by storm. The forward has one particularly dedicated fanbase: American Greeks who are inspired by his rise and his family's immigration story. WBEZ's Dan ...

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Alison Brie On Her New Film 'Horse Girl'; The NBA's 'Greek Freak'

Alison Brie co-wrote and stars in the new Netflix film "Horse Girl." We talk with Brie about the film, which centers around a young woman who experiences a series of disturbing incidents that lead her ...

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Olympiacos v Arsenal: Europe League tie offers escape from Greek football's latest crisis

The knockout stages of the Europa League are always a huge occasion for the Greek club. But considering what is going on in their domestic competition, the fixture also acts as a pleasant distraction.

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N.J.'s 25 best Greek restaurants

Greek food may be the most overlooked of all of New Jersey's major cuisines. There are dozens of Greek restaurants around the state, but they get nowhere near the attention or acclaim of Italian, ...

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The price of progress

This being GREECE, of course, no sign of progress goes unpunished, and today we are facing increasing calls for regulations to contain the Airbnb ...

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Mitsotakis meets with UAE's Al Jaber in Athens

“It is my pleasure to welcome your delegation to GREECE. I would like to congratulate all those involved in ensuring that this trip is made so soon after ...

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GREECE'S New Democracy opening offices in Cyprus

The general-secretary of GREECE'S New Democracy party, Giorgos Stergiou was in Cyprus on Wednesday for the opening of the party's new offices ...

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European Court Gives GREECE Go-Ahead for Migrant Detention Centers

Enclosed detention facilities for migrants and asylum seekers are not prohibited by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), its President said on ...

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GREECE, Lebanon agree to boost ties: FM

BEIRUT, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced Wednesday that GREECE will adopt a plan with Lebanon to boost ...

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Actress Zoe Caldwell, Tony Winner for Ancient Greek Drama “Medea,” Dies at 86

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Zoe Caldwell, a four-time Tony Award winner who brought humanity to larger-than-life characters, whether it […] The post Actress Zoe Caldwell, Tony Winner for Ancient Greek Drama “Medea,” Dies at 86 appeared first on The National Herald.

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St. Petersburg College Collaborates with Greece’s University of the Aegean

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla – St. Petersburg College is expanding its international footprint by announcing its newest partnership with the University of the Aegean in Rhodes, […] The post St. Petersburg College Collaborates with Greece’s University of the Aegean appeared first on The National Herald.

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Erdogan: On the Night of the Coup I Was Told to Escape to a Greek Island

ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recalled that his “national” attitude on the night of the coup attempt in the summer of 2016 led […] The post Erdogan: On the Night of the Coup I Was Told to Escape to a Greek Island appeared first on The National Herald.

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Greek inter-party delegation “storms” out of NATO proceedings in protest over Turkish-Libya agreement

The Greek delegation voiced the strong objections of Greece over the pseudo-agreement between Turkey and Libya

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Justice Ministry investigates Coroner; Syrian community wants “public apology”

Greece’s Justice Ministry has launched an investigation on the coroner seeking to determine whether he committed a “disciplinary offense.” He had had falsely claimed that the 11-month-old refugee baby girl from Syria was “sexually abused,” contrary to the official autopsy report that found no signs of abuse of any kind. “In accordance with the provisions … The post Justice Ministry investigates Coroner; Syrian community wants “public apology” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Nobel economics winner to chair committee seeking growth areas in Greece

Greece’s economy has great growth potential but more reforms, new infrastructure and strong political will are necessary, Nobel prize winner Sir Christopher Pissarides said on Tuesday. The British-Cypriot professor, who shared the 2010 Nobel economics prize with two other recipients, has specialised in the economics of unemployment, growth policies and structural reform. Prime Minister Kyriakos … The post Nobel economics winner to chair committee seeking growth areas in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Brexit leverage or historic justice? Twitter row erupts after EU ‘demands’ UK return stolen Elgin Marbles to Greece

[Preview] Britain’s refusal to return the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles to Greece, which says they were stolen from Athens in the early 19th century, has triggered debate on Twitter about the rights and wrongs of the provocative request. Read Full Article at RT.com

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