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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Greek Economy Grew by 1.9% During Second Quarter of 2019

The Greek economy grew by 1.9 percent during the second quarter of 2019, compared to the corresponding period in 2018, the Greek Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced on Wednesday. The ...


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In Reilich, GREECE residents see one of their own on IJC board

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) – Even as the waves crash in on their backyard break wall on the shore of Lake Ontario, GREECE homeowners Wayne ...


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How to cook the perfect souvlaki

Fillet or shoulder? Lemon juice or vinegar for the marinade? Here’s the definitive way to make this Greek version of kebab Souvlaki’s name derives from the medieval Greek for skewer, but grilling meat on sticks was a practice taken from the Muslim cooks of the near east. As the Oxford Companion to Food notes, these days they’re often made of “un-Islamic pork”. Often, but not always, you will find chicken and lamb versions (indeed, in Australia, where post-pub souvas are an institution, lamb is apparently the default). But the consensus on Twitter seems to be that pork is the classic iteration in souvlaki’s homeland, albeit consumed in very different ways depending on where you are – wrapped in bread or on a plate; on its own or with chips, salad, onions, pickles, herbs, and a whole array of sauces; or simply eaten straight from a pointy piece of wood by the side of the road. But what’s the best way to make it at home? Continue reading...


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Lagarde: Greece’s primary surplus at 3.5% is excessive, should be reviewed

The future President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, suggested that the Greece’s commitment to a 3.5% of GDP primary surplus target is “excessive” and should be reviewed. Lagarde made this statement during her hearing before the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday. Asked about the … The post Lagarde: Greece’s primary surplus at 3.5% is excessive, should be reviewed appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Pyatt Stresses US Intention to Do Everything to Support Greece’s Economic Growth

ATHENS – US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt stressed the US government’s intention to do everything in its power to support Greece’s economic growth, during […] The post Pyatt Stresses US Intention to Do Everything to Support Greece’s Economic Growth appeared first on The National Herald.


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A Greek Anti-Trumper Tells Fellow Liberals to be Self-Critical

I had quite the experience this morning (August 22) when I sat on my front porch with my frappe and the print edition of the […] The post A Greek Anti-Trumper Tells Fellow Liberals to be Self-Critical appeared first on The National Herald.


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Afelia, Red Wine Marinated Pork, a Cypriot Classic

Afelia, red wine marinated pork with coriander seeds, is a classic Cypriot dish. While marinating meat is common in Greek cuisine, the flavor combination makes […] The post Afelia, Red Wine Marinated Pork, a Cypriot Classic appeared first on The National Herald.


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