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Monday, October 12, 2015

GREEK life could sue UCLA for First Amendment violation by punishing 'Kanye Western' party

It may look like “hate speech” to some people, but the “Kanye Western” theme party jointly thrown by a fraternity and sorority at UCLA is “likely” ...


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Eats Beat: Nearly Market time, plus GREEK Fest in Euless

The fun begins Friday at the Mid-Cities GREEK Fest. The annual festival in Euless features sampler dinners ($15-$20) with GREEK chicken, dolmades, ...


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What GREEK life could bring to Loyola No rating results yet

Immediately, pictures of my friends back in my home state at the University of Oregon laughing, hugging, covered in glitter, and holding GREEK letters ...


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European Union's refugee relocation scheme 'not enough', says United Nations

The International Organisation for Migration said Friday that there had been a sharp increase in the number of migrants arriving in GREECE, to some ...


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1:2 Greece’s children doesn’t know if there will be a meal on the table

Taxes? What taxes? It’s poverty that rules. One in two school children in “vulnerable areas” of Greece does not know if there will be a meal on the family table. According to data collected during the school year 2014-2015 by Institute Prolepsis one in three families live in poverty or […]


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Despite euro crisis, Greece is still very hospitable, and ...

Despite euro crisis, Greece is still very hospitable, and affordable. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Published 12:04 pm, Monday, October 12, 2015


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Photo Gallery: Garbage @ The GREEK Theatre

When someone references '90s music, the first things most people think of are boy bands and pop icons, often forgetting that the rock scene was alive ...


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Stocks Buzz: Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM), National Bank of GREECE (ADR) (NYSE:NBG ...

Shares of National Bank of GREECE (ADR) (NYSE:NBG), declined – 2.62% to $0.67, during its last trading session. The stock was trading on ...


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Top UN refugee official thanks GREECE and frontline islands for improved response to continued ...

12 October 2015 – During a two-day mission to GREECE – the main European Union entry point for nearly 450,000 refugees and migrants so far this ...


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EU to Assess GREECE'S Debt Burden, Servicing Costs After Review

The European Commission said it will assess GREECE'S debt burden and servicing costs once Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras shows his nation will meet ...


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Alternate FM Xydakis participates in the EU Foreign Affairs Council

Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs Nikos Xydakis participated today, in Luxembourg, in a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC).The FAC, chaired by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, looked at, among other things, recent developments in Libya, Syria, and migration policy issues.In his remarks to the Council, Mr. Xydakis stated that “for Greece, which is at the crossroads of the refugee crisis, bringing peace to Syria is of the utmost importance for many reasons, with the main reason being the need to end the unprecedented humanitarian crisis and mass population movements. Everyone has to work towards the same...


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New Democracy Tries to Put itself Back Together 

Beaten down by its unending support for harsh austerity measures, Greece's New Democracy Conservatives are trying to rebuild the badly-battered party. The post New Democracy Tries to Put itself Back Together  appeared first on The National Herald.


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World Press View: The Never-Ending Greek Austerity Saga

More than 5/1 years after first getting bailouts that came with austerity, Greece is getting another bailout and more austerity. The post World Press View: The Never-Ending Greek Austerity Saga appeared first on The National Herald.


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Thinking outside the box – GREEK-German exchange

Marianella begins before telling us the whole GREEK tragedy from the beginning of the crisis while describing especially the moods and opinions of the ...


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Julia Holter Generates New Visions of Her Golden Songs at the GREEK

Julia Holter's most recent album, Have You in My Wilderness is a golden, beaming statement, belied by a meshwork of voice and strings but defined ...


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GREEK Homecoming winners announced at Traditions Plaza

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Rho and Delta Kappa Epsilon came out on top, followed by Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Chi and Tau Kappa Epsilon.


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Ferry carrying 2500 refugees arrives from Lesbos

A ferry carrying around 2,500 refugees and migrants reached the mainland Greek port of Piraeus from Lesbos on Monday morning. The ferry carried ...


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EIB wants to up lending in GREECE by 2-3 bln euros

The European Investment Bank will seek to boost new lending in GREECE from an annual 2 billion to 3 billion euros and will send a larger team to the ...


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EU's refugee relocation scheme 'not enough': UN

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres said the current EU scheme to share out 160,000 refugees from Italy and Greece over the next two years had to be ...


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Pazuzu Beach Club & Restaurant, Corfu, GREECE

It seems rather odd that anyone would name a beach club after an ancient Mesopotamian demon, much less one that kicked off Linda Blair's ...


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Romania beat Faeroes to qualify, GREECE defeat Hungary in a seven-goal thriller

GREECE'S Vangelis Moras, right, attempts an overhead-kick next to Hungary's Roland Juhasz in their Euro 2016 Group F qualifier in Piraeus, GREECE, ...


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City Hope in GREECE to assist refugees

Durban-based disaster relief organisation, City Hope has arrived in GREECE to assist the refugee situation in Europe.


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GREEK Black Metal Legends Varathron's New EP 'The Confessional of the Black Penitents' Is No ...

For the past twenty-seven years, the name "Varathron" has been synonymous with GREEK black metal, joined by the Hellenic institution Rotting Christ ...


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In the spotlight: COFAP dancers produce pieces rooted in Scottish, GREEK mythology and storytelling

This week's Grand Canyon University's Student Spotlight Dance Concerts could not be more appropriately named. The pieces are all choreographed ...


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Greece’s Parliament Begins Debating First Austerity Bill

Greece’s parliament began debating the first bill containing tough austerity measures and economic overhauls agreed under its new bailout program.


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FX Board: GREEK bailout, is the IMF in or out?

While the bond market celebrates Columbus Day in the US, participants in the FX space drove EURUSD towards the 1.14 level earlier today though it ...


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MU GREEK chapters display decorations and skits for Homecoming

MU GREEK chapters display decorations and skits for Homecoming. “It's great to see the fraternity system and the sorority system working hand in hand ...


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GREECE stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General-Composite up 0.56%

Investing.com – GREECE stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Healthcare, Retail and Food sectors led shares higher.


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Football Weekly: Wales and Northern Ireland qualify for Euro 2016

From Andorra la Vella to Zenica - the podders round up the results from the latest round of Euro 2016 qualifiers. Plus: Sam Allardyce arrives at Sunderland It's another of our rip-roaring international special editions of Football Weekly, and AC Jimbo is joined for this round-up by Barry Glendenning, John Ashdown, and globetrotting Nick Ames. We begin with we look at Wales, who sealed their place in France this summer even with a 2-0 defeat in Bosnia. Northern Ireland fared better, their 3-1 victory over Greece confirming their top spot in Group F. Elsewhere, Ireland beat Germany but lost to Poland, which means that they'll have to settle for the play-offs, while Scotland miss out all together. Still, they've got the Rugby World Cup... Continue reading...


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Greg Sheen travels from Stansted Airport to Kos with son's passport

Greg Sheen, from Fordingbridge, Hampshire, said no one stopped him before he boarded a Ryanair flight to Kos, Greece, even though he looks nothing like the teen pictured on the passport.


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Greece Wins Over Hungary to Secure Its First Win in 13 Games

The Greek Men’s Soccer Team concluded a dismal 2016 EURO qualifying tournament on a positive note with a 4-3 victory over Hungary. The Greeks, who were unable to secure a victory in the previous nine qualifying games having scored just three goals, gave a spirited display against the Hungarians. The defeat for Hungary means that they will


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A Night in a GREEK Vineyard

The 2nd annual “A Night in a GREEK Vineyard” takes place this Saturday. It's a celebration of GREEK wine and culture. To tell us more is Steve Kriaris ...


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GREEK festival: The joy of dancing, dining

This scene of people of varying skill levels dancing was a common one at the GREEK Food Festival, held at the St. Anne Orthodox Church in the ...


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ECB Said to Increase Capital Demands for GREEK Bank Stress Tests

The European Central Bank may increase the minimum regulatory capital that GREEK lenders are required to hold to pass their latest stress tests, ...


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GREEK equities hold steady

Local market sustained recent gains, despite the morning pressures on the banking sector . According to Bloomberg, the ECB may set pass mark for ...


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GREECE economy will rise by the middle of 2016

(Credit: MoneyTimes) Coffee for sale in a supermarket on July 20, 2015 in Athens, GREECE. Many restrictions on bank transactions have remained in ...


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'I can't sleep at night': GREECE'S daily battle to save refugee lives

In the space of just two hours this morning, 1,500 refugees made the crossing from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos in rubber dinghies.


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GREECE prepares reform bill ahead of first bailout review

Tsipras wants talks on restructuring GREECE'S massive debts -- set to exceed 180 percent of GDP this year -- to start before the end of the year. He has ...


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GREECE and UNHCR Express Solidarity in Migrant Crisis

Tsipras_Guterres (1) Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres expressed the importance ...


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Too Late, Greece Beats Hungary

Greece beat Hungary 4-3 to avoid a winless qualifying campaign but the 2004 champions didn't even make it to the European tournament. The post Too Late, Greece Beats Hungary appeared first on The National Herald.


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Parliament Gets Reform Bill

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has sent to Parliament the reform bill promised international lenders that whacks Greeks with more austerity. The post Parliament Gets Reform Bill appeared first on The National Herald.


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Vembo Bust Stolen in Volos

Authorities said a bust of the late beloved singer Sofia Vembo, who rallied Greeks during World War II, was stolen from outside Volos' town hall. The post Vembo Bust Stolen in Volos appeared first on The National Herald.


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Minister Rips “Racist” EU Migrant Plan

Greece's new migration minister said the EU's plan to relocate hundreds of thousands of refugees includes "racist criteria" and could become a "human market." The post Minister Rips “Racist” EU Migrant Plan appeared first on The National Herald.


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No Renters for Greek Storefronts

An economic crisis and invasion of migrants has left owners of ground-floor stores in secondary commercial zones in Athens unable to find renters or buyers. The post No Renters for Greek Storefronts appeared first on The National Herald.


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The Latest: UN official says migrants need new legal ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Developments as tens of thousands of people fleeing war and poverty in their homelands embark on a quest to seek safety in Europe. All times ...


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The Most Expensive Yacht in the World Arrives in Mykonos

Possibly the most expensive yacht in the world has arrived and set anchor near Mykonos’ most popular beach, Psarrou, Greece last Wednesday October 7. The luxurious boat which belongs to Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko is the most expensive yacht that has ever been built. It reaches 394 feet in length and has the minimalist name “A.”


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CALENDAR: From a musical to GREEK Fest to a block party

Charleston GREEK Fall Festival: Oct. 16 to 18, GREEK Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St., Charleston. Join a celebration of GREEK faith, ...


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GREEK Gathering

St. Thomas GREEK Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill wrapped up its four-day GREEK Agora Festival on Sunday, October 11, 2015. It featured a variety of ...


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Opening of The Alchemist GREEK Street creates 50 new jobs

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant has officially launched its newest cocktail bar and dining destination on GREEK Street in Leeds city centre.


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Greece is shock! Permanent & stricter “Capital controls” for public servants and pensioners

A shock-measure: civil servants and pensioners will be subject to stricter capital controls than the rest of the Greeks. They will be able to withdraw only €150 per week – with the cash withdrawal cap being €420 per week – that is a total of €600 per month. The rest […]


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