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Monday, August 29, 2016

Chuckageddon: Wandering in the desert/A third British computer soccer game, no one cares about

Part 3 in the old computer game series: August 23, 2016: World League Soccer 99: France 3 Greece 1/France 2 Greece 0. An earlier Eidos version of UEFA Champions League 99-00, that was in the last review. It only looks like it was filmed in a cave.


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Striking Photos Show How Determined Migrants Still Are To Reach Europe

Africans fleeing poverty or dictatorial regimes have been using this route for decades, but more and more refugees from countries like Syria and Iraq are now choosing to travel through Libya instead of seeking entry to Greece via Turkey. A deal struck ...


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GREEK Economy Goes Through Roller Coaster Ride

The amazing but at the same time difficult thing about this world is that every country goes through different achievements and adversities. When one ...


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After 25 years, East Sacramento GREEK church excited for expansion

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Senior Greek traffic policeman attacked after Athens protest

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police say a senior traffic police officer has been beaten up by unknown youths after the end of a protest march by anarchists and left wingers in Athens.


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Oxfam: 'European Union is proactively doing harm'

But talking to people making the journey through Greece, Italy and the Balkans, I would go one step further: The European Union is proactively doing harm. To end what they call a migration crisis, European governments are relying on keeping refugees and ...


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Stunning photos show thousands of migrants rescued off coast of Libya

The number of people migrating between Turkey and Greece has fallen tremendously since March, after an agreement with the European Union and Turkey. The deal consisted of Turkey agreeing to take back asylum seekers who ended up in Greece. But crossings ...


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Does Egypt Own Chios? Egypt Investigates Land Claims on Greek Islands

Egypt’s press reports that Greece’s fifth largest island – Chios – is owned by Egypt and that Greece has stopped paying the U.S. $1 million in rent for the exploitation of the island. Articles on the issue quote former Egyptian Endowments Ministry ...


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Georgios Basdekis

Lecturing the Fire Inspector courses in Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Academy. 05 / 2013 – 10 /2014 Fire protection supervisor Chalkis – Evoia, Greece Fire protection supervisor (aka Head of Civil Defense’s office). Final inspection for the facilities' and ...


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8 Left in Tender for 4 TV Licenses After Epsilon Group Ousted from Auction

  Eight candidates for four TV licenses are left following objections to two of the nine bidders. The Greek Secretariat General for Information and Communication announced that there would be eight contenders in the tender that begins on Tuesday morning after there were problems found in two of the bids — specifically those of Ioannis-Vladimir […]


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Pavlopoulos: Ancient Greek Spirit Can Help Defend Our Culture

“The ancient Greek spirit can help the people today defend our endangered culture,” said Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Monday in his address at an international conference titled “Ancient Greece and the Modern World.” “The ancient Greek ...


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Emily Ratajkowski Just Made a "Diaper Bikini" the Sexiest Thing on Earth

At first glance, Emily Ratajkowski's wearing a floral bikini any girl could get behind. But the supermodel is vacationing in Greece, and honey, that calls for some sexy swimsuits, accessorized to boot with body chains. Once Emily shared a few different ...


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GREECE Cracks Down on 'Triangle of Corruption' in TV

ATHENS — Since GREECE opened its media to private broadcasting in the 1980s, the market has been an almost unregulated scrum. Licenses are ...


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Chobani hands out GREEK yogurt to flooding victims in Louisiana

(News Release) - The Chobani Foundation gave GREEK yogurt to thousands of flooding victims in Louisiana during the weekend. On Saturday and ...


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GREEK economy grows in Q2 2016

Official figures show the GREEK economy grew in the second quarter of 2016 but any prospects for the country to see a strong rebound remains elusive.


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Moscovici-Tsakalotos See Improvement in Reforms, Discuss ‘Red Phone’ on Crisis Management

The need to implement quickly the prior actions attached to the unlocking of the 2.8-bilion-euro aid installment for Greece and starting the second program review was discussed in a meeting between EU Economics Commissioner Pierre Moscovici and Finance ...


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ELSTAT: Greek Statistics Show Deepening Recession in First Half of 2016

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced the GDP for the 2nd quarter for 2016. Seasonally adjusted data showed that GDP in the second quarter increased by 0.2 percent compared to the first quarter against an increase of 0.3 percent that was ...


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As Joe Stiglitz Says

Not that this is original to Stiglitz as we’ll come to. The latest economic figures out of Greece show that it is that Greek economy being so nailed, so crucified. We’ve a 0.2% growth in GDP for the latest quarter: ATHENS–Greece’s economy expanded ...


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GREEK-Style Baked Okra [Vegan]

This baked okra dish is proof that sometimes the best dishes are the simplest. Fresh okra is tenderized, seasoned, mixed with tomato sauce, and then ...


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Two Austrians caught entering northern GREEK border with drugs

Two Austrian nationals were arrested at the Kipoi border crossing in Evros, northeastern Greece, for attempting to smuggle small quantities of heroin ...


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Cooking: Sacramento Greek Festival

FOX40's got a brand new kitchen! What better way to christen it than by hosting Kristen Kane of the Sacramento Greek Festival to give us a preview of what to expect at the 53rd annual food and culture event.


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Emily Ratajkowski’s Printed String Bikini Might Just Be Her Skimpiest Swimwear Yet

The star, who is currently enjoying a picturesque vacation in Greece, chose a floral printed string bikini to hit the beach on Sunday, and it’s even sexier from the back. Ratajkowski posted a photo while wading knee-deep in the crystal clear water ...


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Greek Seismologists: We Must Be Prepared for Faults With Accumulated Energy

 Greek seismologists warn that there are faults in Greece with a lot of accumulated energy that may result in strong earthquake activity. The geologists’ estimates speak of “mature faults” and “accumulation of energy,” indicating that, statistically, a strong earthquake has delayed considerably and call on the state to be prepared and take action. The immediate […]


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ENFIA Notifications Open Up for Property Owners on Monday

Single Property Tax (ENFIA) notifications for real estate owners in Greece are available online as of Monday. Real estate owners can visit www.gsis.gr for more information. The tax can be paid in five monthly installments, with a first payment until September 30 and the last one January 31. Greek Finance Ministry sources told the Athens […]


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EC Backs Former Greek Statistics Chief as ELSTAT Scandal Heads to Eurogroup

EU Economics Commissioner Pierre Moscovici met with Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos in Brussels on Monday. In their first meeting since July, the two officials did not discuss the prosecution of former Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) Chief Andreas Georgiou by Greek authorities, though government sources say that it may be raised at the EuroWorking Group […]


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Greece’s Summer Ferry Traffic Gains Momentum

Ferry traffic to the Greek islands has picked up pace by 6.9 percent in peak season (June 1-August 18) compared to the same period last year, according to Shipping and Island Policy ministry data published by financial daily Naftemporiki. According to the ...


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The 2nd Annual Mushroom Feast in Kalabaka

Mushroom enthusiasts from around the world flocked to an extraordinary and entertaining event. Over 8,000 people attended the 2nd annual Mushroom Feast held in Kalabaka, Thessaly, central Greece on August...


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With Nothing to Do at Lesbos Camp, Migrants Just Sit, Simmer, Rage

Frustration – and violence – is growing among nearly 60,000 refugees and migrants stuck in Greece, nowhere more so than Moria on Lesbos.


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Greece May Face Aid-Payout Delay as EU Warns on Backsliding

Greece’s finance chief said the next international aid payout to the country may be delayed as the European Union stepped up warnings about domestic political meddling in the Greek state. Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos raised the possibility of the ...


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Greek economy still struggling despite mild Q2 expansion

Greece’s battered economy grew between April and June – but only by 0.2 percent from the first three months of the year. And the latest estimate by the government’s statistics service show the economy shrank by 0.9 percent from the same period last year.


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James mas na-in love pa kay Nadine matapos makapag-taping sa Greece

CLARK and Lea, the characters played by James Reid and Nadine Lustre in On The Wings of Love, were so popular that it had endeared them to their fans. Now that they’re playing a young couple again in Till I Met You which, incidentally, was taped in ...


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Greek Royal family’s spiritual connection with Kanchi mutt !

Greece Princess Irene addressing a gathering at Labbipet Venkateswara Swamy temple in Vijayawada on Thursday. Kanchi junior pontiff Vijayendra Saraswati is seen Clad in maroon red saree and vermilion on her forehead, Princess Irene, recollected, “We met ...


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5-Star Rhodes Resort Distinguishes Israelis From Other Guests Using 'Discriminatory' Blue ...

TEL AVIV – Israeli vacationers were given blue wristbands differentiating them from other guests at a five-star resort in Rhodes, GREECE, Israel's ...


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The Attica Zoological Park Receives Four Dolphins from Finland

dolphins finland Four bottlenose dolphins were transferred to their new home at the Attica Zoological Park in Greece during what was described as a ...


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EU, Germany play down reports of US trade talk failure

[FILE - In this June 29, 2015 file picture Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel briefs the media about the Greece crisis, at the chancellery in Berlin. Germany’s economy minister said Sunday Aug. 28, 2016 that free trade talks between the European Union and the United States have failed, citing lack of progress on any of the major chapters of the long-running negotiations. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber,file)]BRUSSELS (AP) — Both the European Union's lead negotiator in trade talks with the United States and the spokesman for Germany's leader on Monday downplayed assertions that negotiations on the proposed landmark pact have collapsed.


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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Roasted Veggies and Tzatziki Sauce

Greek chicken souvlaki bowls! This is a super easy and healthy dinner recipe that’s perfect for meal prepping. I like to roast an array of veggies to go with these chicken kabobs and to top it all of we’ve got homemade tzatziki sauce! I’m on that ...


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Villa fans react to Joleon Lescott exit; jubilant sums it up

… was announced today via the Greek club’s official website. The … former England international joins Superleague Greece side AEK on a two-year … tweets below: @JoleonLescott As if Greece hadn't had enough …


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Plenty of refugees' quest for a new life ends in Greece

… do' He got to Greece in May, two months after … seekers to remain on the Greek islands on which they arrived …


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Is there really an Egyptian Greek island?

Reports circulating in Egypt’s media claim that Greece’s fifth largest island is owned by Egypt and that Greece has stopped paying the US$1 million rent on the island. The accuracy of such information remains contested, however. These media reports ...


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Greece Facing 'Serious Challenges' And Needs Help To Manage Refugee Crisis

(Newsroom America) -- Greece still faces great challenges in managing its refugee crisis, particularly if European Union countries do not step up their relocation and family reunion programmes, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said. “The ...


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Sunset sa GREECE, unforgettable kina James at Nadine

Ang pinakahihintay na pagbabalik ng JaDine loveteam (James Reid and Nadine Lustre) sa primetime ng ABS-CBN network ay nagsimula na as Till I ...


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Battered Greek Economy Expands Mildly in April-June

Greece's battered economy expanded by 0.2 percent on the quarter in the second three months of the year, despite a small decline in consumption and exports


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Race AGAINST time to save Greece: Tax income below EU target as PM under pressure to act

Alexis Tsipras’ government is in a race against time to convince demoralised voters that the Greek economy is on its way to recovery as it cuts spending and raises taxes. Greece is facing a second bailout review entailing an unpopular loosening of labour ...


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#StateAid: Commission has approved a GREEK state guarantee to improve electricity generation on ...

electricity_pylon_3_0 The European Commission has found that proposed GREEK support for the modernisation of power plants on non-interconnected ...


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The Greek economy grew by 0.2% Q/Q in the April to June period

European shares opened lower this morning, but gradually reversed part of its losses to trade currently 0.5% lower. US Equities opened in positive territory. The German BGA trade association slashed its forecasts for export growth this year saying global ...


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Old School And New School Phi Beta Sigma Members Just Teamed Up For This Amazing Step Show

Recently, members of Phi Beta Sigma joined up at the Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Greek Picnic and performed a step show with a multi-generational step team with members who pledged between 1980 – 2009. These brothers broke it down and the older ...


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Weekend: Greek Fest 5K, Art Party, TT and More!

Our weekend was jam-packed but in a good way. I spent Friday evening at the studio. I taught at 4:20 and then stayed after to take a class that our summer teacher trainees were teaching so that I could give them feedback. Tanner and I brought home takeout ...


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Blow to Greece’s businesses: Employers to pay social security contributions for …”deemed employees”

A new bomb shell is expected to explode in the heads and pockets of Greece’s business owners: they will be called to pay social security contributions not according to the number of employees but according to “deemed criteria” – in common English: according to employees they ought to have. Who […]


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What is next for refugees seeking asylum in Europe?

Thousands of people face uncertain futures as they leave war-torn nations like Syria and Iraq for countries such as Germany and Greece. Activists, volunteer groups and corporations are helping them settle into their new environments, but it’s not easy ...


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Or just reload your Amazon Gift Card! Thank you for your support! Continuing the tour of Michigan with our guest from Greece, it was a road trip to Grand Haven and Muskegon yesterday, her first time swimming in a lake. Cedar Point as you are reading this.


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