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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Ansarifard leads GREEK champion to triumph in Ankara

Karim Ansarifard scored twice on his European competition debut to give Olympiakos the boost it needed to see off host Osmanlispor with a 3-0 score ...


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It's GREEK: Saint Sophia festival runs Friday through Sunday in Miami

Saint Sophia's annual GREEK festival, which features traditional dancing and delicacies including mousaka, cheese and spinach pies and gyros, opens ...


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Northern Cyprus wants GREEK side to 'act responsibly'

Northern Cyprus on Thursday called on the GREEK Cypriot administration to take concrete steps to annul controversial legislation to commemorate the ...


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Luxury Greek textile brand opens store in Greenwich

Pillows made from goose down and the wool of Tibetan camel hair, Egyptian cotton towels and fine silk sheets adorn the plush interior of the new Togas House of Textiles store in downtown Greenwich. The number of fabrics surpasses what industry expert Paula ...


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2 Turkish Soldiers Allegedly Involved in Erdogan Assassination Attempt, Arrested in Orestiada

Two Turkish soldiers who allegedly participated in the July 2016 coup attempt were detained in Alexandroupolis, Greece. The two men are thought to be part of a coup group that attempted to assassinate Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two men entered Greece illegally on February 15, through the Evros River and turned themselves in […]


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Russians and Chinese “champions” in Greek Golden Visas

  The Greek Golden Visa program providing a permit to reside in Greece to investors of over 250,000 euros in the country has generated great interest. Those who have most utilized the program are the Chinese and Russians. Investments may involve either real estate or business activity and permits are granted to investors / residents […]


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 Tsipras holds telephone conversation with Lagarde

  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras held a conversation over the telephone with IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, on the eve of the latter’s meeting with the German Chancellor in Berlin. In their telephone conversation, according to government sources, they discussed that Greece has taken steps in changing the financial mixture the IMF requests for […]


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Lagarde-Tsipras: They still don’t seem to agree

They don't agree on the solution of the Greek problem


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The biggest square in the Balkans is on a Greek island! (PHOTOS)

It is also the 27th in the world


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New Sat Comms Expert for the GREEK and Cypriot Markets

Marlink has signed an agreement to enter into a joint venture with the satellite connectivity business of Greece and Cyprus based TNL Group, ...


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Caroline Marks Explores Her Heritage Surfing in Greece

The thing about Americans is, unless they’re of native ancestry, they can trace their roots elsewhere. Family customs that derive from other countries ultimately made their way to the fabled shores of a land that evoked the promise of a better future.


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25 mouthwatering Greek foods everyone should try

If there's one thing to learn from watching the "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" movies, it's that the Greeks like food. A lot. But Greek cuisine doesn't end with gyro and Fage yogurt. Greek culture has some of the world's most delicious food, from hearty ...


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Gregoris Ioannou: reunification of Cyprus "could stop the drift of young people abroad"

Gregoris Ioannou is a Greek Cypriot sociologist, teaching at Frederick University in Nicosia.


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The Function of Mythology in Ancient Greek Society

Greek mythology has long fascinated humankind. Stories of gods and monsters and the men and women who lived and interacted with them have caught the attention of children and adults alike for generations. As captivating as these stories are, they present a ...


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GREEK Life Entrepreneurs Share Knowledge about Business Start-Ups

Lorenz, Irina Gedarevich and Robert Walker, all current students and GREEK Life members, talked about their businesses. Dane Baker describes the ...


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Police say 2 more Turkish servicemen seek asylum in Greece

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police say two more members of the Turkish military who were arrested after surreptitiously entering Greece have requested asylum. Police said Thursday the two men handed themselves over to authorities in the ...


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Move Over Greece, Italy’s Crisis Will Be Worse

Early last month, in a column on my hopes and fears for 2017, I fretted about fiscal chaos in Italy leading to default and bailouts. Simply stated, I fear that Italy, along with certain other “Club Med” nations, has passed the point of no return in ...


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5 creative ways to use your credit-card rewards

[Credit card woman]Getty Images You finally have a credit card that offers amazing rewards. But how do you take advantage of them? Although free flights and cash are great perks, you can explore other ways to use your rewards to make your life even better. Below are five creative ideas for making the most of your credit-card rewards: LEARN MORE ABOUT USING YOUR CREDIT-CARD REWARDS. _This post is sponsored by Capital One._ 1. USE YOUR WEDDING TO PAY FOR THE HONEYMOON. Getty Images Your wedding might seem like an endless list of expenses, from flowers and a DJ to your day-of coordinator. If you're smart about it, you can score a free honeymoon by paying for your wedding with a rewards credit card. Plan to use the same credit card for big-ticket wedding purchases — like your wedding dress or suit — within a certain timeframe. After you earn miles or points, redeem them by booking a flight to Hawaii, Mexico, Greece, or wherever your heart desires. 2. GIVE BACK. Getty Images If you don't know what to do with your rewards, why not give them to an organization you want to support? You can make a donation to a charity close to your heart, and it may even be tax-deductible. Whether you want to help military veterans, your favorite museum, or your hometown's hospital, you have options: Capital One's Giving Site allows you to choose from more than 1 million verified charities in the US that also are tax-deductible. 3. ERASE THE COST OF TRAVEL EXPENSES. Getty Images When you travel, there are lots of unexpected or hidden fees that add up. For example, in-flight Wi-Fi, checked-bag fees, and hotel parking can take a toll. But with the right credit card, you can get back some of that money. With Capital One's unique Purchase Eraser® tool, you can get reimbursed for recent travel expenses (within 90 days) by redeeming your accumulated miles for a statement credit. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER


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IMF spox: Fund wants discussion on econ reforms, debt relief before return to Greek bailout as lender

Economic reforms and debt restructuring remain the IMF's standing demands for its return to the Greek bailout as a lender, with IMF spokesman Gerry Rice again spelling out the Fund's position on Thursday. "Before the IMF would be able to make a commitment ...


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Brisbane Roar recruit Avraam Papadopoulos dismisses match-fixing rumours

Melbourne-born Greek international Avraam Papadopoulos has laughed off the match-fixing allegations that have followed him to the A-League, dismissing them as completely untrue. The 32-year-old defend


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Mnuchin Comments Imply U.S. Wants IMF to Stick to Hard Line on Greece

WASHINGTON—Greece’s economic crisis is principally Europe’s problem, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in an interview, offering the first hints on how the Trump administration will treat one of the eurozone’s most critical issues.


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The 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of Autonomy in Northern Epirus was celebrated in Athens

103 years on the Greek minority in Albania is facing a "velvet" ethnic cleansing by Albania


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Two Turkish Special Forces officers have allegedly been arrested in Orestiada, Greece! (PHOTO)

There is no official confirmation yet


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Turkish soldiers involved in Erdogan’s assassination attempt sought asylum in Greece

Two Turkish soldiers fled to Greece and sought asylum, amid increased tension between the two neighboring countries, after the Supreme Court rejected the extradition of 8 Turkish soldiers. However, this case seems quite different as the two are allegedly members of the special forces unit that attempted to assassinate Turkish […]


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Turkey claims helicopter down in the Aegean, Greece dismisses news

Turkish media reported on Thursday afternoon that a helicopter of the Turkish Coast Guard feel in the Aegean Sea after having conducted low flight near the disputed islet of Imia. According to Turkish Milliyet, the helicopter fell in international waters, and that both the Turkish and Greek Coast Guard were […]


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Two Turkish Soldiers Arrested in Greece

ATHENS—Two Turkish soldiers whom Turkey accuses of attempting to assassinate President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during mid-July’s failed coup are under arrest in Greece, according to people familiar with the matter. The soldiers from Turkish...


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Vulture Funds: Lessons from GREECE

In the case of the first strategy, the first bailout program never managed to convince the markets regarding its capacity to stabilize Greek debt.


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IMF SPOKESMAN SAYS IMF CHIEF LAGARDE AND U.S. TREASURY SECRETARY MNUCHIN SPOKE ABOUT GREECE AS PART OF WIDE-RANGING PHONE CALL EARLIER THIS WEEK, DECLINES COMMENT ON SPECIFICS

EMERGING MARKETS-Brazilian rate futures narrow on bets of bigger cut By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, Feb 23 Yields on Brazilian interest rate futures narrowed on Thursday after the country's central bank signaled it could accelerate the pace of cuts to …


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The Unofficial Ranking of the Most Popular Greek Yogurt Brands

Greek yogurt is that "go to" snack for anyone trying to live a healthy lifestyle. There are so many health benefits – first, it's packed with protein, so it will fill you up whether you're having it for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack. It also ...


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Germany overtakes UK to become fastest-growing G7 economy in 2016

All the day’s economic and financial news, including new data showing how Germany’s economy is performing * US jobless claims edge higher * US Treasury Secretary: Tax reform by August * UK retailers worried about the future * German GDP rises by 1.9%, overtaking UK * The agenda: UK retail sales, Barclays, French jitters 5.07pm GMT Over in Greece,. and finance minister Euclid Tsakalotos has said that new concessions the government has agreed to make in return for further bailout loans will not be without cost. The warning came as IMF chief Christine Lagarde also warned that Greece will have to reform before debt relief can be discussed. Our correspondent Helena Smith reports from Athens: Making his first public intervention since Monday’s eurogroup meeting, Euclid Tsakalotos said it was inevitable that pre-legislation of further pension and income tax measures would bring pain for some and gain for others. “Some may lose out but some will gain,” he told the Greek parliament this afternoon. “Some who we do not assist at present – and we should help them - will gain,” he said. Tsakalotos had been roundly criticised for not addressing the public in the wake of the Monday’s eurogroup where the government, under mounting pressure to resume stalled bailout negotiations, was perceived to have caved in to demands for further measures. Following talks with the German chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, the IMF’s Christine Lagarde said it was now incumbent on Athens to implement the reforms if the IMF was to sign up to the programme. 4.35pm GMT Stock markets appear to be pausing for breath, with all the major indices - including the Dow - in negative territory. The FTSE 100 was among the weaker markets, with a strong pound taking the shine off dollar earners and Barclays reversing earlier gains. Connor Campbell, financial analyst at Spreadex, said: With the pound having a strong afternoon - ....gains against the dollar joined by a 0.6% rise against the euro – the FTSE completely lost its way as the session wrapped up, tumbling around half a percent. The index wasn’t helped by the reversal of Barclays’ earlier growth; the bank, which announced this morning that it had nearly trebled its annual profit year-on-year, shifted from a 3.5% rise to a 3% loss, investors displeased at the cautious tone and conduct charge-littered outlook outlined by the bank in its full year statement. It finally looks as if the downside is getting some traction across markets, with the FTSE 100 breaking lower and US markets posting small losses in the early part of the session. It is probably too early to announce the demise of the rally, but at some point something had to give, and in recent days it had become clear that the risk appetite that was so unstoppable a week ago had given way to nervous selling. Continue reading...


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Chinese nationals lead “GREEK Golden Visa” investment program

Chinese citizens exploited more than everyone else a “GREEK Golden Visa” program, offering residency permits to third country citizens and their ...


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Greek tanker engineer found guilty of pollution cover-up in Charleston federal court

The chief engineer of a chemical tanker that docked in North Charleston in 2015 has been found guilty in a jury trial of falsifying the ship's oil record book to cover up illegal pollution discharges. Panagiotis Koutoukakis, a Greek national, faces up to ...


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Greece Gives Asylum to 10,000 Refugees So Far

ATHENS – Asylum in Greece – once given to as few as one in 10,000 – has been granted 10,000 refugees, including 2,000 minors as the country tries to deal... The post Greece Gives Asylum to 10,000 Refugees So Far appeared first on The National Herald.


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Varoufakis Skewers SYRIZA for New Concessions to Troika

ATHENS – Taking another shot at his former boss, former Greek finance minister Yannis Varoufakis said Greece’s government caved in again to its lenders by accepting tough new measures after... The post Varoufakis Skewers SYRIZA for New Concessions to Troika appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-American Stories: Winning by Losing

By Phyllis “Kiki” Sembos The subject was the upcoming raffle being held at church next Sunday. All, excepting Yiannis who hadn’t come in yet, were discussing the prizes Father Athanasios... The post Greek-American Stories: Winning by Losing appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece Arrests Two Turks Suspected of Involvement in Failed Coup-Sources

ATHENS — Greek authorities have arrested two Turkish soldiers suspected of involvement in a failed coup attempt against Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan last year, government officials in Athens said on Thursday. One of the officials told Reuters that ...


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Greek Golden Visa Attracting Chinese, Russian Investors

Investors from China benefited most from Greece’s golden visa program which offers five-year residency rights in return for real estate acquisitions or for strategic investments exceeding 250,000 euros, the economy ministry said this week. The data was ...


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Should we worry about Greek banks?

Earlier this month, the IMF and the European institutions clashed over conditions for sustainability of the Greek debt. One of the main disagreements seems to be the evaluation of the Greek banks’ health. Whose assessment should be trusted and are there ...


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Bailout Stalemate Plagues Greek Banks

A number of signs indicate that the stalemate in bailout negotiations has been a setback for Greek banks in returning to profitability. For months, Greece has been wrangling with its creditors to both complete the current bailout reform review and see the ...


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Football coach Fernando Santos speaks about his love for Greece

When I was invited to an official dinner hosted by the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to his Greek counterpart Prokopis Pavlopoulos at the presidential mansion of Lisbon, I could not imagine that I would have the honor to sit next to the ...


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GREECE'S Debt Relief Conundrum

Leo Panitch is the Senior Scholar and Emeritus Professor of Political Science at York University. He is the author of many books, the most recent of ...


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One Big Unhappy Family: NATO Big Spenders Turkey, GREECE Clash Over 'Red Lines'

Ankara came "very close" to breaching GREECE'S "red lines" in the Aegean when one of its coastguard boats fired ammunition during an exercise, ...


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Kick Off: RBNY save CCL result vs. 'Caps

A Greek report claims that the Chicago Fire (and another unnamed MLS club) are showing interest in Olympiacos' GREECE attacker Kostas Fortounis.


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IMF participation on GREECE contingent on reforms, debt relief -spokesman

The International Monetary Fund will only consider a financial contribution to the bailout program for GREECE after there has been full discussion on ...


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Turkish Research Vessel ‘Cesme’ in Greek Territorial Waters

Turkish research vessel Cesme was reportedly in Greek territorial waters on Thursday, according to NAVTEX 244/17 issued on Wednesday by Turkish authorities. According to the NAVTEX, Cesme will conduct research for an unknown period of time. Hellenic Coast Guard has not confirmed or denied the report at the time of writing. The Turkish oceanographic ship […]


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Greece: Germany, IMF Near Agreement on Bailout

Germany and the International Monetary Fund are moving closer to an agreement on the Greek bailout. On Feb. 22, after meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said that Athens needs to focus on tax and pension ...


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First-aid stumbling block for regional airport delivery to Fraport Greece

The issue of first-aid services is threatening to further delay the delivery date of 14 regional airports to contractor Fraport Greece, currently set for mid-March. Fraport sources denied that the consortium had received three financial proposals from the ...


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GREEK Life Recruitment Helps More Students Get Involved

Many would argue that recruitment is the most exciting part of GREEK life. Merrimack is home to two sororities, Theta Phi Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha and ...


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Lambda Chi Alpha, Alpha Delta Pi crowned god and goddess

Newly-crowned Goddess senior Lauren Rodriguez of Alpha Delta Pi and team Atlantis performs during the GREEK God and Goddess Competition ...


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Chinese and Russian Investors Top List for 'GREEK Golden Visa'

Chinese investors are on top of the list of the “GREEK Golden Visa” recipients as the program provides residence permits to third-country residents and ...


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