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Sunday, March 23, 2014

A Musical Time Machine in Astoria

NEW YORK – “It is difficult for the mind to imagine life in another era, but we can put our hearts in the driver’s seat and allow them to transport us to that time in Greece, when every day was a Sunday…” And so documentary filmmaker and musician Athina Krikeli concluded her introduction to Those […]

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Hearts Warm, Weather Cold at Philly Parade

PHILADELPHIA – Asked for one word to describe the 2014 Greek parade in Philadelphia, the hardy and devoted Hellenes who attended it would offer three: “cold, cold, cold,” but those who braved the cold were an enthusiastic crowd. The festivities began with the Divine Liturgy and Doxology at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George         […]

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Greece Able to Call Its Own Tune

building and food processing industries. The troika wanted Athens to commit to implementing these measures in full. Athens wanted flexibility over the timing given its fragile political position with a parliamentary majority of just three and European ...

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Valdez hat trick in first 13 minutes sets up Olympiakos' 4-1 win at Ergotelis in Greek league

by  Associated Press Olympiakos beats Ergotelis 4-1 in Greek league Associated Press - 23 March 2014 16:26-04:00

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Nelson Valdez scored a hat trick in the first 13 minutes Sunday as Olympiakos cruised to a 4-1 win at Ergotelis in the Greek league.

Joel Campbell added the fourth with a penalty in the 32nd before Abdisalam Ibrahim, on loan from Olympiakos, pulled one back for Ergotelis in the 55th.

The win kept already-crowned champion Olympiakos 18 points ahead of Atromitos and PAOK. Atromitos beat Platanias 3-0, while 10-man PAOK came from behind to beat Giannena 2-1.

Also, Xanthi beat Panionios 2-0, Levadiakos defeated Veria by the same score and Kalloni edged OFI 1-0.

News Topics: Sports, Soccer, Men's soccer, Men's sports

People, Places and Companies: Greece, Western Europe, Europe

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Olympiakos beats Ergotelis 4-1 in Greek league

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Nelson Valdez scored a hat trick in the first 13 minutes Sunday as Olympiakos cruised to a 4-1 win at Ergotelis in the Greek league.

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NPL handling is key to banks’ future

Greek banks should be overcapitalized to sustain sizable credit losses from the massive stockpile of nonperforming assets accumulated during the 2008-13 recession.

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Greece to name new police chief Monday

WROC-TVGreece to name new police chief MondayRochester Democrat and ChronicleThe Town of Greece plans to announce its next police chief on Monday morning, according to a release from the town. Previously, town Supervisor Bill Reilich said a half-dozen candidates applied to takeover for former Chief Todd Baxter, formerly an ...Greece to Name New Police ChiefWXXI NewsGreece To Announce New Police Chief MondayWROC-TVall 3 news articles »

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Chinese firms in Greece to launch own chamber

KathimeriniChinese firms in Greece to launch own chamberKathimeriniThis comes just a few days after the inauguration of telecom firm ZTE's transit and logistics hub in Piraeus – which was attended by Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras – as Chinese companies are increasingly interested in investing in Greece and are ...

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6-4 Fil-Greek seeks U-18 slot

6-4 Fil-Greek seeks U-18 slotInquirer.netMANILA, Philippines — A Filipino-Greek player hopes to make it to the Philippine Under-18 team set to compete in the Fiba Asia U18 Championship this August in Doha, Qatar. William Raniel Navarro, a 6-foot-4 wingman, arrived in the country last week to ...

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Why Hydra Draws The Artists

Even among Greece's many iconic islands, Hydra has a special mystique, one which draws artists for its quiet magic as much as tourists.

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uproar over plan to dispose of Syrian chemical weapons in the Mediterranean

uproar over plan to dispose of Syrian chemical weapons in the MediterraneanWashington Post (blog)ATHENS, Greece — From priests and environmentalists to trawlers and tour operators, thousands of Greeks took to the streets of Crete Sunday to protest a United Nations program designed to destroy Syrian chemical weapons in the Mediterranean, turning ...

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Greek Crisis Leading to Low Birth Rate

Recession and rising unemployment in Greece has led to a decrease in the number of births as more and more couples are

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Greek museums to open longer

Travel Daily MediaGreek museums to open longerTravel Daily MediaThirty three museums and archaeological sites will extend their opening hours during the summer months, the Greek Culture Ministry has confirmed. From 1 April until the end of October sites including the Acropolis in Athens and Ancient Olympia in the ...

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How Austerity Kills: Greece’s Ruined Health Care System

While the rich prosper, most Greeks relying on a broken-down health care system are dying because of cutbacks, even in essential supplies.

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Did Hillary Go Too Far? Is Putin Really Like Adolf Hitler?

Likely Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's likening of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Hitler has TNH's Executive Editor Constantinos Scaros and Agora debate rival Dan Georgakas at odds.

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Model IP Brief ArticleLinex Legal (press release) (registration)Model IP Brief Article Court of Appeal upholds "Greek Yoghurt" decision ○ New York based Chobani unable to call its products "Greek yoghurt" ○ Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by Chobani and finds extended passing off What's it about ? Fage UK Ltd ...and more »

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Frangoulis Dazzles New York Audience

Mario Frangoulis launched his latest U.S. tour with an eclectic concert in multiple languages that delighted fans at the Lincoln Center in New York.

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No Money For Greek Corruption Fight

ATHENS – Greece’s anti-graft chief says he hasn’t received a single euro to run his office since last summer and said it’s a deliberate attempt by people to thwart wrongdoers. While Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has been touting his push to cut down the level of corruption in Greece – the highest in the […]

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Merkel Coming Back to Athens

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a figure of scorn to Greeks blaming her for austerity measures, is set to return to Athens before Easter.

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No Funds To Fight Greek Corruption

While Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has been touting his push to cut down the level of corruption in Greece – the

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Greece: Thousands march in Athens anti-racism protest

euronewsGreece: Thousands march in Athens anti-racism protesteuronewsAbout 5,000 people have marched in Athens to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Attacks on immigrants, who make up more than 10 percent of the Greek population, are common – as are complaints that their presence ...Greece marks Int'l Day for Elimination of Racial DiscriminationShanghai Daily (subscription)all 43 news articles »

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Aztecs gear up for Greek Week

Daily AztecAztecs gear up for Greek WeekDaily Aztec“The goals for this year's Greek Week are to create ‪‪awareness and fundraise money for the chosen philanthropy, unify the Greek community through participation of spirit and competitions throughout the week, and promote a positive image of Greek Life‬‬ ...

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Papoulias: Greek Revival an Obligation to Younger Generations

Greece will exit the crisis only if it applies a national reconstruction plan beyond a memorandum’s directives, President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias said on Sunday, in his annual message for the celebrations of Greek Independen ...

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Greek Freedom Parade: VIPs Only

Fearing protests against austerity measures, Greece's main March 25 Independence Day parade will again be closed to the public.

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Gaia “Notios” Red: An Excellent Cocktail Option

As the name would suggest, the Notios is produced from grapes sourced from Southern Greece. 100% Agiorgitiko, this wine comes from the Nemea region on the Peloponnese, one of the largest and most prominent in all of Greece. Nemea wines range from the very rich to much lighter varieties, and this Agiorgitiko is on the […]

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Greek Bank Chief Defends Stress Tests

Bank of Greece chief George Provopoulos said a stress test conducted on the country’s four ailing major banks deliberately was conservative on

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Merkel in Greece Before Easter

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel is expected to visit Athens, Greece, before Easter (April 20), in order to discuss Greece’s progress with the government. So far, the exact date for the trip has not yet been set. Merkel is expected to show her ...

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Greece man a full-bore fan of Fab Four

Greece man a full-bore fan of Fab FourRochester Democrat and Chronicle"I had an older brother and older sister who were into it hard," said Acker, 56, a Greece resident. "I remember the excitement of them on The Ed Sullivan Show. I knew I liked the music … and then there were these four guys with long haircuts. Then, we ...

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Greek restaurants on Long Island

9 m ago Incident cleared on Northern State Pkwy WB between Routes 106/107/X35 and Brush Hollow Rd in Nassau Cnty. Stop and go traffic from The Long Island Expwy/I-495 in Nassau Incident cleared on Northern State Pkwy WB between Routes 106/107 ...

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Try This Spring Date Night Look We Love: The Greek Goddess

Try This Spring Date Night Look We Love: The Greek GoddessYourTango (blog)The Greeks pioneered many technological, cultural and philosophical advancements in their time. Without them, we wouldn't have democracy, mathematics or astronomy (where would we be without our monthly horoscope!). Given such great contributions to ...

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Huge abroad, Greek yoghurt almost unknown in Greece

It's a global health fad with millions of fans in Europe and the United States, and yet in Greece, many people have never heard of 'Greek yoghurt'. Equally surprising in an age when billions are spent on marketing, the term 'Greek yoghurt' is basically a ...

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Gary Erickson: The Greek Story Behind the Clif Bar

She really made some amazing Greek foods and one of my favorites was her spanakopita ... He named it after his father, Clifford, the man who introduced him to wilderness adventures and encouraged him to follow his passions in life.

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Greek star Sotirios Kyrgiakos to feature with Sydney Olympic in NSW Premier League

Former Greek international Sotirios Kyrgiakos has agreed to a two-game guest stint with NSW Premier League side Sydney Olympic.        

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Court vision for Greece Athena, Section V basketball

Court vision for Greece Athena, Section V basketballRochester Democrat and ChronicleGreece Athena's removal from the Class AA boys basketball state tournament by Jamestown was swift and no fun for the Trojans. The Trojans may have plenty of fun next season, including during the postseason tournaments. That may depend on how the ...

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Golden Dawn: courage of two women stems the rise of Greece's neo-Nazis

For half a year they have sat in their seventh-floor office, probing the murky depths of Europe's most violent political force. It is not a mission that many would envy. But Ioanna Klapa and Maria Dimitropoulou, long-time friends who belong to Greece's ...

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Greece : LOGISTICS center in Greece at COSCO-run port launched by ZTE [TendersInfo (India)]

The next phases of the investment comprise the construction of a repair center for the region and the establishment of an assembly line. The deal between ZTE and COSCO symbols a main step in the collaboration between the two companies ...

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Lenten Recipe 21: Tzatziki with Greek Yogurt (not for a strict fast)

For those who are fasting all dairy products throughout Lent, you’ll have to wait until after Easter to try this.  But for those doing a modified fast (such as meat and fish only), you can make and enjoy this right now! Nothing says Greek food like a good Tzaziki. This wonderful appetizer is fabulous on […]

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