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Monday, August 15, 2016

Gymnastics: Petrounias flexes his muscles to win rings gold

When he nailed the dismount, he saluted the crowd with a raised fist confident that he would become the first GREEK since Dimosthenis Tampakos in ...


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What to do Monday: Happy Pride! (with free pancakes)

… , Zenofon Christinidis cooked Greek Souvlaki at the Greek festival in Ottawa. Bruno Schlumberger / Ottawa Citizen The Greek Festival … , Zenofon Christinidis cooked Greek Souvlaki at the Greek festival in Ottawa. Bruno …


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Kimisis tis Theotokou Celebrated

NEW YORK— The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption- Kimisis tis Theotokou of Port Jefferson, NY celebrated the name day of the church on August 15. The festivities began on...


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Whistler Writers Festival founder takes readers to the frontline of refugee crisis in Greece

The Whistler Writers Festival came from humble beginnings and is now one of the most widely attended literary events in Canada celebrating 15 years in October. Stella Harvey, the woman who started it all from her living room, is not only the founder of the ...


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Greek festival set for Aug. 19-21 in West Milford

Locals can get their Greek on this weekend in West Milford. The Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela, which has called West Milford home since the fall of 2005, will be holding its annual pilgrimage and festival on Friday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 21.


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Introducing at 1400m altitude! Greek Bitcoiner turned to STEEM EVANGELIST! 🌎👊🏻

Long story short i was born on 1988,fast forward to 2013 after getting a degree as an Engineer on Land Surveys decided to move to Toronto Canada where i had my first contact with Bitcoin. After studying BTC for a few weeks i spent my first 2000$ on it just ...


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Prominent Texas A&M engineer dies on vacation in Greece

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — A professor of chemical engineering and director of the Texas A&M University Energy Institute has died while on vacation with his family in Greece. A Texas A&M statement says Christodoulos "Chris" Floudas died Sunday of an ...


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Rio 2016: Gold for Lefteris Petrounias in Rings – Artistic Gymnastics

Lefteris Petrounias won a Gold medal in Rio Olympics 2016. The 26-year-old athlete got 16000 points in rings. It is the second Gold Medal for Greece in Rio Olympic Games 2016. It is also the second Gold Medal in Rings in Olympics after twelve years. We are proud of you! […]


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Cannabis in Ancient Greece

CANNABIS CULTURE – The myths and philosophy of ancient Greece have influenced Western Society and Sciences in many profound ways. Considering the metropolitan nature of Greece, it would is hard to believe that they too, would not have come under the ...


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Photographs by Andrea Eis capture 'silent conversations' with President Emerita Meta Glass

Several of the GREEK histories, plays and poetry books she consulted contained Glass' name, address and the years 1909 through 1911. There were ...


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… Black Coffee a call in Greece, where he is on tour …


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Greek National Arrested in Turkey for Carrying Drugs

A 31 year-old Greek national from the island of Rhodes was arrested in Turkey for transporting 50kg of heroin from the neighboring country to Greece. The young man claims that he had no knowledge of what he was transporting in a case that is reminiscent of ...


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The Latest: Rio lab's security to avoid Sochi-style cheating

The International Olympic Committee is taking extra security measures at the Olympic doping lab in Rio de Janeiro to prevent a repeat of the brazen manipulation of samples at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. IOC medical director Dr. Richard Budgett says "we can be very confident" that the thousands of doping samples at the Rio lab are secure. Extra security was put into place following the scandal over state-sponsored doping in Russia, where tainted samples were swapped out for clean ones during clandestine, middle-of-the-night operations at the Sochi lab. Budgett says there is a "huge" presence of security officers at the Rio lab, as well as an extensive network of surveillance cameras throughout the facility. Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece has won the Olympic gold medal in men's still rings. A leading Russian independent newspaper has issued a passionate appeal to lift a ban on Russian athletes competing at the Rio Paralympics. The Novaya Gazeta, known for its biting criticism of the Kremlin and its exposure of official corruption, said in Monday's letter that the ban "will hit absolutely innocent athletes, their relatives and friends, and everyone who see hope in the Paralympic Movement." Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova says she fears for her safety since hackers infiltrated both her email account and the anti-doping system that keeps track of her whereabouts. Stepanova, the 800-meter runner who was denied a spot in the Olympics by the International Olympic Committee, says she, her husband and their young son recently moved to another undisclosed location in the United States. Stepanova unveiled details that led to the discovery of a wide-ranging doping system inside her home country. Stepanova said she would of course like to be in Rio De Janeiro, but she has heard stories about crime and lack of security in the Olympic city and thinks it would be easy for someone to hurt her if she were in Brazil right now. Germany has defeated the United States 2-1 in the women's field hockey quarterfinals. Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro have clinched a second successive gold dressage medal, setting an Olympic record in the process. The International Olympic Committee says Bridgestone signed a four-year deal to become a "founding partner" of the digital channel, which will launch after the opening ceremony of the Rio Games on Sunday night. Russia is atop the standings after the duet technical routine in synchronized swimming. In the men's 1,000-meter canoe singles, defending Olympic champion Sebastian Brendel is through to the final along with home crowd favorite Isaquias Queiroz of Brazil and Serghei Tarnovschi of Moldova. Through the first half of the Olympics, women have seen more screen time on NBC in the evening — particularly in beach volleyball. Through Saturday, NBC showed two hours, 45 minutes of women's beach volleyball, and 35 seconds of men. Michael Tinsley, the Olympic silver medalist in 2012, also failed to qualify after placing fifth in the last heat. The six U.S. men in Rio dropped to 9-4 at the Olympics with one bronze medal and two boxers still scheduled to fight for medals this week. Russia was banned from the games by the International Paralympic Committee last month when IPC president Philip Craven said evidence of mass doping cover-ups in Russia showed a "medals over morals" mentality incompatible with the games. Russian athletes have a mixed record at CAS, which last month upheld a ban on its Olympic track and field team, but earlier Monday allowed a single Russian athlete, Darya Klishina, to compete in Olympic track on appeal. Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland recorded the two best marks in history to win the Olympic women's hammer throw final, improving the world record to 82.29 meters. Zhang Wenxiu of China won the silver medal with her season-best 76.75 and Sophie Hitchon of Britain moved into the bronze medal position with her last attempt of 74.54. Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland has won the Olympic women's hammer throw gold medal with a world record of 82.29 meters. Zhang Wenxiu of China took silver with her season-best 76.75 and Sophie Hitchon of Britain moved into the bronze medal position with her last attempt of 74.54. The spokesman for the Rio Games organizing committee has apologized to U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates over how they were robbed earlier this week, and revealed that security officials have been asked to be even more vigilant going forward. Through the U.S. Olympic Committee, Lochte said he and fellow U.S. swimmers Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, Jimmy Feigen were robbed when the taxi they were in early Sunday was stopped by people posing as police officers.


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Russian gymnast Denis Ablyazin wins Olympic bronze medal on still rings

Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece has won the gold medal while Brazilian gymnast Arthur Zanetti took the silver


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Bournemouth sign Ireland defender Wilson from Stoke

RIO DE JANEIRO Greek muscle man Eleftherios Petrounias showed off his superior power in the strongman's event as he edged out local favorite and 2012 champion Arthur Zanetti to win the rings gold medal at the Olympics on Monday. RIO DE JANEIRO American ...


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Greece Police identify woman found dead in a home on Strathmore Drive

The Greece Police Department has reported that they responded to Strathmore Drive on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. after a male called 911 and reported that a female was dead at the location. Officers and emergency responders say they found 38-year-old Jessica ...


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AIDA International Judge Course Announced for Kalamata, Greece

Judges are the unsung heroes of Freediving competitions – armed with their Red, Yellow and White cards they ensure the competitions are run safely and help decide if athletes have completed a dive properly. If you fancy becoming an International judge ...


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Why the fate of Greece’s chief statistician matters

No one loves the messenger who brings bad news. The sentiment expressed by Sophocles is as much in evidence as ever in Athens, where Andreas Georgiou, the former chief of Greece’s statistical agency, faces criminal charges of “undermining the national ...


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Greece's Petrounias crowned new Lord of the Rings in Rio

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Greece's Eleftherios Petrounias claimed the mantle of 'Lord of the Rings' on Monday as he added Olympic gold to his world title in artistic gymnastics in Rio. The 25-year-old, who started the torch relay for the Olympics on April 21 ...


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Spiegel: ‘Greece, the Deceptive Calm of August’

German magazine Spiegel published an extensive article titled “Greece, the deceptive calm of August” – referring to the immediate challenges faced by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. “In Greek politics there is a golden rule: nothing must ...


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Turkish Asylum Soldiers Mull EU Court’s Help

Eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after a failed coup want the European Court of Human Rights to prevent their extradition.


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Varoufakis Says Tsipras Broke Deal, Made Greece Bankrupt

Former Greek finance chief Yanis Varoufakis said Premier Alexis Tsipras broke a deal to stand tough against the country's creditors.


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Greek Gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias Wins Gold Medal in Rio

Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias won the gold medal in men’s rings on August 15, in the Rio Olympic Games with a score of 16.000 points. He was closely followed by Brazilian Arthur Zanetti with a score of 15.766 in second place and Russian Denis ...


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Sleaze N’ Roll Festival in Greece to feature Hell In The Club, BlackRain and others

The Second Skin Club in Athens, Greece will be hosting the Sleaze N’ Roll Festival on October 15, 2016. French, Italian, Czech and Greek bands, all dedicated to the glam metal sound. Ready to Rock your world in one of the biggest Sleaze festivals in ...


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The new 'Lord of the Rings': GREECE'S Eleftherios Petrounias wins still rings title

26-year-old Zanetti finished second behind the reigning world champion and new Olympic “Lord of the Rings,” GREECE'S Eleftherios Petrounias.


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Greece's Petrounias wins rings gold

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Greece's Eleftherios Petrounias showed off his superior power in the strongman event as he edged out local favorite and 2012 champion Arthur Zanetti to win the rings gold medal at the Rio Olympics on Monday. Petrounias added the ...


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Police investigate death of Arkport native

GREECE — Police in the Rochester suburb of Greece are investigating the death of an Arkport native. The Evening Tribune has learned Jessica Ruth Newell, 38, a 1996 Arkport Central School graduate, has died, confirmed by several friends of the deceased.


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U.S. accepts more Syrian refugees than all of EU: 8000 vs. 6000

Europe had led the way in making promises to accept the refugees, many in camps in Italy and GREECE. But a new report in France found that Paris ...


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GREEK NIGHTMARE: Athens' crippled economy could DESTROY the Eurozone and SPARK GREXIT

GREECE'S troubled economy remains crippled with its citizens paying the price - one year on from the financial meltdown which pushed the eurozone ...


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Did ancient Greeks practice ritual murder?

A team of Greek and American excavators have uncovered the skeleton of what they believe to be a teenage boy in the heart of a large, wide altar underneath a millennium worth of ashes from sacrificed animals, announced Greece’s Culture Ministry in a ...


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Turkey Warns EU, Greece Refugee Swap Deal Break

Turkey warned it will break a refugee swap deal with the EU unless it gets visa-free travel, adding to the crisis in Greece.


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Ex-ELSTAT Chief Riled By Statistics Fixing Charge

The man who oversaw Greece's statistics agency has furiously disputed charges he fixed the numbers to justify a bailout.


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Greece Hunts Tax-Cheating Firms Across Foreign Borders

Greek tax inspectors are looking at Greek firms registered in Bulgaria and Cyprus to see if they are paying taxes to their home country.


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Shocking find sparks new insight into Ancient Greek society

When discussing the society of the ancient Greeks, one’s mind conjures pictures of educated philosophers, lounging among works of art, reading poetry and presenting plays, but a shocking find is telling what might be a different narrative on at least a ...


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Automotive Aftermarket Retail Sales in Greece to 2019: Sales by Component (Value and Volume Analytics)

Verdict Retail’s, "Automotive Aftermarket Retail Sales in Greece to 2019: Sales by Component (Value and Volume Analytics)" makes available retail sales value and volume for 40+ Aftermarket Automotive Components with historical data for 2011 to 2014 and ...


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Greece Day 6: Postcard from Perissa Beach

Perissa is a nice little surprise. So when we saw rows and rows of umbrellas stretching in Perissa, we were like… “whoaaaa… this place looks so relaxing!” Perissa is known for its distinctive “black sandy beach” as the result of volcanic ...


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Greece 'could take legal action' against Germany to recover £230bn WW2 reparations

A group of cross-party GREEK MPs are due to report early next month after looking into the issue of compensation payments linked to the Nazi ...


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X Marks the Spot: Ancient GREEK Fortress Unearthed in Crimea

An ancient fortress built over two thousand years ago was unearthed by Russian archaeologists in Crimea. A ship in the East Siberian Sea. (File).


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GREEK Festival in West Milford upcoming

When attendance at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation at 253 Marshall Hill Road in West Milford decreased a dozen or so years ago, the ...


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Three-way competition for purchase of stake in GREEK power grid

RTE of France, Terna of Italy and State Grid International Development of Hong Kong are through to a second round in Greece's sale of a 24 per cent ...


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Europol mission to target potential terrorists at Greek migrant camps

Refugees and migrants wait to be registered at the refugee camp near the village of Moria, on the Greek island of Lesbos. File photo. © Alkis Konstantinidis / Reuters A team of 30 anti-terrorism experts are to be dispatched by Europol to Greek migrant ...


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Turkey Expects GREECE to Extradite 8 Fugitive Servicemen – Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Turkey expects GREECE to extradite eight Turkish servicemen who fled the country after an attempted coup, Turkish Foreign ...


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Director of Texas A&M Energy Institute Dies On Vacation

the Erle Nye ’59 Chair Professor for Engineering Excellence and Professor of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University and Director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute passed away earlier today while on vacation with his family in Greece, due to an ...


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Brighter future for these emerging market trusts?

… for Greece, the destination for some 10% of his assets. "Greece …


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20 things to do: Auto show, circus and fairs, oh my!

… , Zenofon Christinidis cooked Greek Souvlaki at the Greek festival in Ottawa. Bruno Schlumberger / Ottawa Citizen The Greek Festival …


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The Single Gospel

… republic of Mount Athos in Greece.  That’s a spectacular place … go back to the original Greek to provide new versions of … translations, as well as a Greek-English lexicon for each individual word …


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Greek Salmon Pita Sandwich

Greek Salmon Pita Sandwiches are stuffed full of lemon pepper-flavored salmon tossed with Greek yogurt. Tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion add some crunch and feta cheese and fresh dill make this a quick and easy lunch with so much flavor. With two kids of ...


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WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER LODD IN GREECE

A 48-year-old firefighter has lost his life while helping to put out a blaze north of Athens. The fireman reportedly collapsed while combatting a wildfire in the area of Viotia on Sunday. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Tuesday to ...


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Knotted rugs and carpets in Greece

The Knotted rugs and carpets in Greece - Industry summary enables readers the perspectives to be able to evaluate the market for knotted rugs and carpets in Greece. The summary includes market size data that covers the years 2009-2020.\n\nThe industry ...


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Greek championship fixtures

Aug 15 (Gracenote) - Fixtures from the Greek championship matches on Monday Saturday, August 20 (GMT) Iraklis v Xanthi (1615) Larissa v Veria (1615) AEK v Panetolikos (1830) Sunday, August 21 (GMT) Kerkyra v Atromitos (1615) Levadiakos v PAOK Salonika ...


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