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Friday, March 3, 2017

30 photos that will make you want to visit Greece

Majestic ruins, gorgeous beaches with translucent water, and cobblestone streets winding past colorful houses. Whether you're visiting the mainland or the islands, there is no shortage of things to see, do, and eat. From a monastery built in the ...


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Greece says dismantling criminal ring manufacturing drugs used by ISIS

ATHENS, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal ring manufacturing and trafficking drugs extensively used by ISIS for the first time in Greece, the Financial Crimes unit (SDOE) announced on Friday. Two Greek nationals, one Turk and ...


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The Start of Spring Weather Wakes up ‘Arcturus Bears’

The fifteen bears in the wildlife shelter of Arcturus in Nympheo, northern Greece, woke up from hibernation in the past few days as March brought spring and milder weather in the country’s northern regions, the shelter announced on Thursday. The bears left their nests and started roaming around the shelter after sleeping for about two months. […]


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Court Drops Case Against Blogger With Satirical Website About Orthodox Monk

An appeals court nullified on Thursday a 10-month suspended prison sentence imposed on a Greek blogger who run a satirical webpage titled “Geron Pastitsios” (Elder Pastitsios) for “insulting religion,” ending his five-year legal battle. The court activated article 8 of law 4411/2016 which cancels misdemeanors committed up until March 31, 2016 and carried a sentence […]


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Deadlines for 2016 Taxes in Greece

It’s tax time in Greece which means taxpayers must figure out what deadlines for submission and payment they are up against. The first deadline comes on March 31 for enterprises and social security funds to declare salary and pension details from any business that occurred in 2016. Next, you are looking at a June 20 […]


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EU Commission in Contact With World Bank for Possible Loan to Greece, Breidthardt Says

The European Commission is in constant contact with the World Bank in order to examine the possibility of a loan to Greece, Annika Breidthardt, spokesman of EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said on Friday. “It is true that the Greek authorities have indicated that they would like to implement additional active employment policies and one solution […]


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Why Ancient Greek Temples Were Full of Disembodied Clay Limbs

Votive plaque dedicated by a man suffering from sore eyes and a malformed foot. Louvre Museum, Department of Oriental Antiquities (purchased 1872) / Public Domain In ancient Greece, guys with STDs didn’t have a ton of options when it came to medical ...


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Brexit & Beyond: Eurozone Retail Sales Slide Continues, Greece Applies to World Bank, Macron’s Platform

Brexit & Beyond: Europe in Flux is The Wall Street Journal’s round-up of news and analysis of how Brexit will affect global business, economies and finance. You can sign up here. MUST READS A customer pushes a shopping cart inside a supermarket in Belgium.


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Who Were the Argonauts in Greek Mythology?

Written by GreekBoston.com in Greek Mythology Comments Off on Who Were the Argonauts in Greek Mythology? In the Greek mythological stories, there are certainly plenty of heroes. Tales of valor and heroism are so ingrained in the tales that they have even ...


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Emma Watson goes for the gold with a hair accessory styled after Greek goddesses' crowns

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Greek health workers burn uniforms to protest austerity

Medical workers from Greek public hospitals protested against austerity measures in the public sector by burning their uniforms outside the Health Ministry in Athens on Thursday. The march was stopped by the security forces as the demonstrators tried to ...


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10 Greek Beaches to Plan Your Life Around

A short, 10-minute ferryboat ride from Laconia in the southeastern Peloponnese brings you to this tiny island where fine white sand gives the water its incredible cyan color. The area still seems untouched, even despite the throngs of families that visit ...


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Madrasa students get roped into Islamic Andolon’s Greek statue protest

A madrasa student, not more than eight years old, screams slogans on a megaphone while adults cheer him on during a protest by Islami Andolon Bangladesh in front of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka on March 3, 2017. The Islamist group staged the ...


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The Next Greek Freak: Meet Alex Antetokounmpo

… All-Star brother, Giannis, aka The Greek Freak, the youngest of the …


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George Papandreou re-elected President of Socialist International

… his acceptance speech Former Greek PM George Papandreou was voted in as … . Papandreou, who has largely been associated for inviting the IMF to Greece … . During his acceptance speech Mr. Papandreou touched on the modern challenges …


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Taleb Rifai in Newmoney.gr: “You should advertise the Greek tourism success story”

The Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)


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Cyprus dispute: Akinci blackmails the Greek-Cypriot side

Another provocative statement from the Turkish-Cypriot leader


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Four Arrested in Greece, €10 Million Worth of Captagon Seized in Major Drug Bust

Four men were arrested as members of a ring believed to be manufacturing and trafficking large quantities of an illegal drug called Captagon, during an operation near Elefsina and Megara on Friday by Greece’s Financial Crimes Unit (SDOE), in cooperation ...


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Bloomberg’s Misery Index: Greece Ranks 4th Again, While Venezuela Stays On Top

Greece comes in fourth place on the Bloomberg’s misery index, followed by Turkey and Spain. The “misery” calculations are based on inflation and unemployment perspectives. Venezuela tops the list for the third year in a row where both financial and ...


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Adonis Georgiades attacks government, repeats call for elections

  Adonis Georgiades, the Greek major opposition party’s Vice-President, pulled no punches; “The majority of Greek people believed in the fairy tales,” he told a London School of Economics audience referring to what he said were attempts by other parties’ politicians to “hide behind the troika” and conceal the truth – that the crisis that […]


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Former Greek PM: Grexit Still Possible, Europe Won’t Back Down

“The possibility of a Grexit is still lingering. We need a Greece that is serious,” said former prime minister Costas Simitis from the 2nd Delphi Economic Forum podium on Friday. Simitis noted that “the government thinks that Greece is in a good position because the European elections and the hard stance it keeps will have […]


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A nutritionist reveals the healthiest things to eat on a plane

[turkey sandwich]HannahmariaH/iStock The INSIDER Summary: • INSIDER SPOKE TO NUTRITIONIST KAREN ANSEL TO FIND OUT THE HEALTHIEST FOOD TO EAT WHILE FLYING.  • PACK A PEANUT BUTTER OR TURKEY SANDWICH INSTEAD OF ORDERING OFF AN IN-FLIGHT MENU. If you have to order something on the plane, opt for a healthy sandwich with lots of vegetables. • FINALLY, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, AND AVOID ALCOHOL. ------------------------- With few healthy dining options at the airport and even fewer on most in-flight menus, eating well can be especially difficult when you're flying. Nutritionist Karen Ansel (MS, RDN), author of "Healing Superfoods for Anti-Aging: Stay Younger, Live Longer," suggests ditching plane food and bringing your own instead. She told INSIDER that the healthiest meal you can eat on a flight is "A TURKEY OR PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH ON WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, PLUS AN APPLE." It's easy to make, compact enough to fit inside your carry-on, and packed with protein, plus "it will keep you full for hours," she said. If you can't prepare a meal ahead of time, you can also make a quick version on the go. The nutritionist advises "put[ting] together A HEALTHIER MEAL PIECEMEAL BY BUYING A BANANA, A CONTAINER OF GREEK YOGURT, AND A GRAIN AND NUT BASED SNACK BAR LIKE KASHI CHEWY NUT BUTTER BARS."  Just remember to grab the Greek yogurt _after_ you've passed through airport security; you won't get anything that's a paste or liquid through unless it's in a clear container and under 3.4 fluid ounces. Failing that, choose something sensible from the airline's in-flight menu. "If you absolutely have to buy something [on the plane], make it A TURKEY SANDWICH ON WHOLE WHEAT AND PILE ON THE VEGGIES LIKE LETTUCE, TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO," Ansel said. She also cautions flyers to watch out for added dressings and condiments, which often pack extra calories. "Make sure to SKIP THE MAYO AND OPT FOR MUSTARD OR A LITTLE OLIVE OIL AND VINEGAR instead." [Woman drinking coffee on plane]Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock As well as eating well on a flight, Ansel said DRINKING PLENTY OF WATER IS A MUST. "When you’re flying dehydration is a real problem," she said. "Nobody wants to use an airplane bathroom if they don’t have to, so it’s natural to try to drink as little as possible. Unfortunately, this can really mess with your hydration, because airplane air is very dry, so you’re losing water all throughout your flight." Ansel recommends drinking something at least "every couple of hours," even if it's not water. "Water is ideal, but other than alcohol [which dehydrates] just about any other fluid is fine," she said. Surprisingly, Ansel isn't against drinking coffee at altitude. "IF YOU LIKE COFFEE, GO FOR IT," she said. "Contrary to what we’ve been told, caffeinated drinks are not dehydrating. One study even found that coffee can hydrate you almost as well as water does." NOW WATCH: 6 'healthy' eating habits you are better off giving up


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Greek Culture Minister allocates €2.5 million for Amphipolis Tomb project works

Recently appointed Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou announced that 2.5 million euros have been allotted for restoration works executed at Kasta Hill, the excavation site of the Amphipolis tomb. During a press conference this week, she clarified ...


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Greek houses restrict social events for Unofficial celebrations

All Greek houses on campus will remain quiet on one of the loudest party days of the year due to a self-imposed activity restriction put in place by the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council. “As the Panhellenic council, we try to be as ...


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Greek PM: We are close to an agreement that will end the crisis

Greece was now in the final stages of negotiations to conclude the second review, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in joint statements with his French counterpart Bernard Cazeneuve in Athens on Friday. The Greek premier expressed confidence that a ...


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Greece 4th in Bloomberg's 'Misery Index' while Venezuela again tops list

Eurozone member but crisis-battered and bailout-dependent Greece joined economic basket case Venezuela on Friday in Bloomberg's annual Misery Index for 2017, which the international business news provider says combines annual inflation and unemployment ...


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Tsipras: We are Close to an Agreement that will End the Greek Crisis

ATHENS – Greece was now in the final stages of negotiations to conclude the second review, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in joint statements with […] The post Tsipras: We are Close to an Agreement that will End the Greek Crisis appeared first on The National Herald.


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Our Everyday Greek: Hungry for fruit spoon sweets, γλυκά του κουταλιού!

Τraditional Greek sweets are made from fruits in sugar syrup. They are called “spoon sweets”, not only because they are eaten with a teaspoon, but […] The post Our Everyday Greek: Hungry for fruit spoon sweets, γλυκά του κουταλιού! appeared first on The National Herald.


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U.S. Ambassador: My Priority to Sustain the U.S. Effort to Spur Growth in Greece

ATHENS – U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Geoffrey R. Pyatt delivered remarks at the Delphi Economic Forum on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 5:50 […] The post U.S. Ambassador: My Priority to Sustain the U.S. Effort to Spur Growth in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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ΝΥΤ About Korali, a Greek Restaurant on the Upper East Side

NEW YORK – On a snowy evening in January, Korali, a Greek restaurant on the Upper East Side, seemed capable of transporting diners from the cold, […] The post ΝΥΤ About Korali, a Greek Restaurant on the Upper East Side appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Independence Celebration at City Hall

NEW YORK – City Council Members Costa Constantinides and Paul Vallone, in conjunction with Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, on March 2, celebrated the anniversary of Greek […] The post Greek Independence Celebration at City Hall appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece to upgrade F-16 jets, has no plans to purchase F-35 for now

Greece’s government does not intend to purchase F-35 Stealth Fighters, but upgrade the F-16 jets, Deputy Defense Minister Dimitris Vitsas said on Friday. Speaking to Skai TV,  Vitsas said that one stealth costs 100 million euros. “Multiply the total cost on 5 also for maintenance, infrastructure etc…Do we have the […]


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Chamber head: Growth will come only through Greek society

"Growth and jobs, immediately needed in the country, will not come from a defaulted state. They will not come if we established a few more public agencies and organizations. They will come through forces of the Greek society, through the talents and ...


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France pledges unwavering support for Greece

Bernard Cazeneuve has pledged France’s unwavering support for Greece, as negotiations with bailout inspectors took place in Athens. Following a meeting with his Greek counterpart, Alexis Tsipras, the French prime minister appeared optimistic about the ...


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DESI 2017: Greece in EU’s laggards in digital economy, society tools

Greece ranked third lowest among the EU28 countries for its performance in the digital economy and society, based on the European Union’s 2017 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) published by the European Commission on Friday. The index revealed a ...


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Greek and Latin Roots Unit 11: Throw and Catch Definitions

(n.) something, such as a bullet or rocket, that is shot from a weapon; something, such as a rock, that is thrown as a weapon (v.) to stop and take someone or something that is going from one place to another place before that person or thing gets there (n.


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Greek police bust smuggling ring, arrest migrants hiding in caves

ATHENS, March 3 (Reuters) - At least 13 suspected members of an international criminal organisation smuggling undocumented migrants to other European countries have been arrested, Greek authorities said on Friday. An operation to dismantle the ring was ...


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Greece, France express confidence over imminent bailout review closure

ATHENS, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and visiting French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve on Friday expressed confidence over the imminent closure of the Greek bailout review by the next Eurogroup meeting on March 20 and the ...


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Opa! And Okra: The Greek Connection

For more than a century, Greek immigrants have fed Birmingham. Good luck, though, trying to find many actual Greek restaurants in Alabama’s largest city. When Eric Velasco came to work at The Birmingham News in 2000, he kept hearing from longtime ...


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So much for the smart economy: Irish lack basic digital skills

Despite some improvements, several member states including Poland, Croatia, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania, are seen to still be lagging behind in their digital development compared to the EU average.


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Greek food at I Heart Gyro worth the wait

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Where: 221 N.E. 104th Ave., Suite 207, Vancouver. Telephone: 360-984-3637. I Heart Gyro is on Facebook for more information. Health score: I Heart Gyro received a pre-opening ...


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Mission of Experts from Abroad to Count Greece’s Tourism Receipts

A mission of experts is expected in Greece next month to thoroughly examine the large discrepancy between the increase in the country’s international arrivals and the fall of tourism earnings in 2016, according to UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai who ...


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GREECE: Lack of supply leads to higher banana prices

South American bananas have been quite expensive. Prices continue to rise to levels that border on the limits for what the European market can ...


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Cape Sounio Grecotel Exclusive Resort

Arcaded buildings inspired by the architecture of ancient GREECE house the hotel's public areas, surrounding a decorative pool where fountains cool ...


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Authorities Apprehend Two People for Allegedly Selling Drugs to Migrants at Lesvos’ Moria Camp

Authorities reported on Friday that coast guards on the Greek island of Lesvos apprehended a municipal employee and his partner early Thursday under the allegations that they were selling drugs to migrants at the Moria refugee camp. The two individuals came to the attention of the authorities after migrants complained about the couple dealing drugs […]


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Keep these foods in your house and you'll always eat healthy

The wonder protein-packed alternative to traditional yogurt always is a good option. Chaparro said Greek yogurt makes a nutritious breakfast, goes well in a smoothie (say strawberry and banana) or topped with fresh fruit as a snack. Also, try a dip with ...


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Greek police seize synthetic drugs worth millions, arrest 4

Greek authorities say they have broken an international ring that produced large quantities of a synthetic drug that is popular in the Arab world. The financial crimes squad says a joint operation in the greater Athens region, involving its staff, police ...


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Greece on the cover of the National Geographic Traveler: "A modern classic"

It’s time to sit up and take notice of Greece for more than just its economic woes, according to National Geographic Traveller (UK). Its April issue explores Greece’s creative renaissance, talking to the artists, musicians, chefs and entrepreneurs who ...


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Greek Drama and Gold

The Greek crisis has not ended and we could hear about it again this year. What does it mean for the gold market? Last week, the creditors reached an agreement to resume negotiation in Athens after some clashes over the sustainability of the Greek debt ...


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Swimming in Mythology and History

First a lesser known example, Leander. Leander was a young Greek man from Abydus, a small city on a strait of water called the Hellespont. While at a festival he meets a young lady named Hero and instantly falls madly in love. But as it always goes with ...


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