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Saturday, April 15, 2017

The not-so-typical greek life community

Walking into Sigma Kappa's Sig Kap and Cheese, or heading to Café Mexicali to support the UNC Student Public Relations Network club there will always be someone with Greek letters on their chest or hat. The Greek life community at the University of ...


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Boat with 38 migrants sends distress signal off Greek island of Cephalonia

A vessel carrying 38 migrants, among them 13 children, has sent a distress signal early on Saturday while sailing off the coast of Cephalonia. According to information the 13 children need medical care immediately and for this reason ambulances are ...


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Some thoughts on the Passion of Christ

In Cyprus, the GREEK Cypriots wear religion on their sleeve, particularly at Easter, in contrast to the Turkish Cypriots who are probably the most secular ...


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Turkish FM: No "honest effort" from Greek Cypriots on Cyprus problem

Turkey is issuing threats on the Republic of Cyprus’ natural gas exploration anew, this time through an announcement from Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who said on Thursday that the Greek Cypriot community is taking unilateral actions in its search ...


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The Holy Light has Arrived in Greece

The evening of the Holy Light has arrived and a special ceremony will be held in “El. Venizelos”. Today on Jerusalem’s Holy Saturday the Greek delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Amanatidis, arrived to take the Holy Light. Mr. Amanatidis will attend the ceremony of the Holy Light Torch of the Holy Church of […]


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CoS to Rule on Constitutionality of Imposing Large Fines for Undeclared Labour

The Greek Council of State will rule on whether a labour law that imposes large fines to companies for undeclared labour is unconstitutional, illegal and against the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The question was referred to the CoS by an administrative court. It concerns a company in Macedonia where auditors discovered it employed […]


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World Bank chief plays down prospect of €3bn Greek loan 

Greece has paid the World Bank … discussions about a loan to Greece are unlikely to take place … of any possible loan to Greece would be below €1bn. “In …


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Cyprus leader says peace talks at 'critical' moment

Successive peace efforts between its GREEK- and Turkish-speaking communities have stumbled over issues including territory and security.


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Idina Menzel delivers a stunning season opening set at L.A.’s Greek Theatre

From the moment she stepped on stage, Idina Menzel had captured the unwavering attention of her adoring fans Friday night at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The 45-year-old singer-songwriter, actress and Tony award-winning Broadway star offered a ...


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Greek contestants playing piano with their PRIVATE PARTS

… clip has resurfaced from the Greek version of Britain's … clip has resurfaced from the Greek version of Britain's …


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Greece, Spain in migrant rescues

ATHENS: The Greek coastguard said on Saturday that it was escorting a vessel carrying around 50 migrants towards the island of Cephalonia in the Ionian sea after answering two mayday calls. A spokesman said that it could not confirm the nationalities or ...


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The Key To Cracking Easter Feasts? It's All In The Eggs

Tsoureki paschalino, or GREEK Easter bread, is dotted with eggs dyed red to symbolize Christ's blood. The sweet bread "not only makes a wonderful ...


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Greece, Spain in refugee rescues

Spanish police and maritime rescue authorities meanwhile said they had rescued around 200 people off Spain's southern and eastern seaboard since Wednesday. The Greek coastguard said Saturday it was escorting a vessel carrying around 50 refugees towards the ...


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Why Do Greeks Roast a Whole Lamb on the Spit on Easter Sunday

The picture of a whole lamb slowly turning on the spit over charcoal and the smell that accompanies it spells Easter Sunday for Greek people across the world. Yet, this is not a simple culinary tradition. On the contrary, there is rich religious symbolism for the particular meat. John, the author of one of the […]


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Varka's ex chef's fast-casual Greek spot to open in Paramus

Chef George Georgiades reports that in two to three weeks his fast-casual restaurant eonsgreek.com will open in Paramus. "We're very close" to the finish line, said the Mahwah resident, who was the chef at upscale restaurant Varka in Ramsey for a decade ...


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Greek Orthodox Patriarch leads Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III leads the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in front of thousands of worshippers. Rough cut (no reporter narration)


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Greek-American Rapper “Stitches” Katsabanis Arrested On Multiple Charges

MIAMI – Multi-tattooed rap artist Nickolas Katsabanis, who performs as “Stitches,” was arrested in January on a series of charges including having marijuana, a gun, […] The post Greek-American Rapper “Stitches” Katsabanis Arrested On Multiple Charges appeared first on The National Herald.


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George Behrakis’ Dream for Stopping Smoking among Greece’s Youth

By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON, MA – Esteemed businessman and philanthropist George Behrakis has a dream and he is pursuing it decisively. He wants to make […] The post George Behrakis’ Dream for Stopping Smoking among Greece’s Youth appeared first on The National Herald.


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Parnassos Ski Center Open During Easter Holidays

Parnassos ski resort, situated on one of the most beautiful mountains in Greece, is the only ski resort that remains open during the Easter holidays. […] The post Parnassos Ski Center Open During Easter Holidays appeared first on The National Herald.


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PM Tsipras: Ithaca Exists and We will Arrive Soon

CORFU, Greece (ANA) – We must believe that Ithaca exists and we will there arrive soon, stated Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Holy Saturday after […] The post PM Tsipras: Ithaca Exists and We will Arrive Soon appeared first on The National Herald.


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The transfer of Holy Light divides Greece’s coalition government

It was first SYRIZA lawmaker Makis Balaouras, who claimed the Holy Light was a “pagan residue”. A couple of days later, the parliamentary spokeswoman of SYRIZA, Foteini Vaki described the Holy Fire as a “fake miracle.”  The debate about the transfer of the Holy Light from Jerusalem and the official ceremony with honors appropriate to … The post The transfer of Holy Light divides Greece’s coalition government appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Man stabs priest for refusing to give Holy Communion to son

An unprecedented incident took place in Kleidi village in Imathia prefecture in Northern Greece, when a man and his son attacked and injured a local priest. According to local media, the incident occurred after priest refused to give the holy communion to a 23-year-old man. Towards the end of the liturgy on Holy Friday, the … The post Man stabs priest for refusing to give Holy Communion to son appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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The Miracle of Holy Fire 2017 – Footage from Jerusalem

The miracle of Jesus Christ Resurrection happened again. The Holy Light or Holy Fire appeared in the the Tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem. Orthodox Christians, thousands of pilgrims and locals, rejoice. The Holy Fire ceremony in the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem The Holy Light is a miracle that happens once a year, on … The post The Miracle of Holy Fire 2017 – Footage from Jerusalem appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Five of GREECE'S regions among EU's least competitive

Ten of them are in GREECE: Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Central Macedonia, Western Macedonia and Epirus, Thessaly, the Ionian Islands, Western ...


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Cheap flights to Greece

The birthplace of the much of the Western world’s social, cultural, and political philosophy, Greece is also a prominent European vacation spot, one that boasts much cheaper accommodations than most other areas of the continent. As a rule of thumb ...


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Greece Got Talent Contestants Have Unusual Method of Playing the Piano

If you are as old as I am (6 years younger than God) you will remember the Gong Show with Chuck Barris. To say they had some oddball contestants would be a terrible understatement. But, on Greece Got Talent, they had maybe the most unusual contestants ...


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Portugal has received almost half the refugees attributed by the EC

Portugal has received a total of 1,228 migrants from GREECE and Italy, according to the 11th European Commission (EC) report on relocation and ...


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Recipe for Petimezopita me Sokolata – Greek Grape Molasses Chocolate Cake

Written by GreekBoston.com in Authentic Greek Food Recipes, Greek Desserts Recipes Comments Off on Recipe for Petimezopita me Sokolata – Greek Grape Molasses Chocolate Cake This chocolate cake is moist and dense and is commonly made throughout Greece.


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Eurozone says no bailout talks until after Greek referendum

… out any bailout talks with Greece until the country holds a … Union (EU) on Sunday. While Greece's Prime Minister Alexis … out any bailout talks with Greece until the country holds a … Union (EU) on Sunday. While Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras …


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Pulitzer and Fake News

By Antonis H. Diamataris Nicholas Nehamas, a 28-year-old Greek-American investigative reporter at the Miami Herald, has won – along with his colleagues – the 2017 […] The post Pulitzer and Fake News appeared first on The National Herald.


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The Patriarchal Encyclical on the Holy Resurrection of Christ

CONSTANTINOPLE – His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in his annual Paschal Encyclical – also called “Apodeixis” in the original Greek – greets the entire […] The post The Patriarchal Encyclical on the Holy Resurrection of Christ appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Easter Weather: relative warm, cloudy with showers April 15-17/2017

The weather will be relatively warm on the Easter weekend. Greek meteorologists advise those planning to roast lamb and kokoretsi outdoors: they should start early on Sunday – and finish early. Rainy weather is due as of Easter Sunday early afternoon and Easter Monday. Temperatures in the average up to 22-24 degrees Celsius. Αthens up … The post Greek Easter Weather: relative warm, cloudy with showers April 15-17/2017 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Holy Light to arrive in Athens at 18.30

Greek delegation to bring Holy Light back to Greece from Jerusalem


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Sources: Former GREECE police chief considering political run

Friday was Todd Baxter's last day at Veterans Outreach Center, and sources are telling 13WHAM News that a political campaign could be in the ...


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Holy Saturday: The Last Day of Lent and the Holy Week

The last day of Lent and the Holy week is Holy Saturday — the day in which the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Jesus’ burial and his descent into hell where he preached to all the dead. On this day, the Church reminds us of how the chief priests and Pharisees asked Pontius Pilate to secure the […]


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Caught with their pants down! Funny clip from Greece's Got Talent shows two cheeky contestants playing the piano with their PRIVATE PARTS

In the video, believed to have been broadcast a few years ago, the pair dressed in tuxedos approach a piano after chatting to a panel of three judges. In dramatic fashion, they both then pull down their trousers and their underwear causing the female judge ...


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Magiritsa: The Traditional Greek Easter Soup

The main Easter meal which happens on Easter Sunday is traditionally associated with roasting lamb on a spit, and this soup was created using the leftover parts of the animal so that nothing went to waste. Magiritsa is a traditional Greek dish served after ...


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Useful experience in Albania – Theuma

Drawn in the same group as the 71st ranked GREECE and Albania, who were hosting the mini-tournament, Malta's task to make inroads in the ...


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Meal Prep Recipe: Greek Chicken Bowls

I’ve decided to take a break from my mid-month newsletter being Easter weekend and all. I figure most of you have family events and activities going on! Instead, I’m stopping by to share a QUICK and delicious recipe my ENTIRE family gobbled down this ...


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The Rambling Writer’s Greek Travels, Part 12: The Caverns at Pyrgos Dirou

This series started on Oct. 15 and continues every other Saturday. I’m taking a trip back in time to my 4-month backpacking rambles around Greece in the early 1980s, which planted the seed for my recent novel The Ariadne Connection. Now, as I work on the ...


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Local students spend spring break in Greece

While many high school students play on the beaches or wonder though amusement parks on spring break, two Mississippi County juniors participated in a Grecian Odyssey educational tour instead. Louis Lammers of Dell and Kadyn Lemke of Armorel both attend ...


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Letter: Recession

… example, Puerto Rico, Suriname and Greece, though not all for the … times. The banking sector in Greece found themselves up to their … buy Greek government bonds, quantitative easing in effect, to allow Greece to …


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Greece man serving aboard 'next gen' aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford

A Greece man is serving aboard the Navy's newest aircraft carrier. The USS Gerald R. Ford is the first of the Navy's "next generation of aircraft carriers." One of the first crew members is Quartermaster 3rd Class Maxwell Clyburn, age 21, from Greece.


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Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Lorain observes Good Friday

Church members gathered at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 2000 Tower Blvd., on April 14 to observe Good Friday. Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday, is a day the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is commemorated by Christians. The Rev ...


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Leidos Award From GREEK Safety System Row Upped To $63M

Law360, New York (April 14, 2017, 5:47 PM EDT) -- A D.C. federal judge on Thursday ratcheted up an arbitral award issued to Leidos Inc. in a contract ...


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A Sailing Journey through the Greek Cyclades

As the ancient Greek author Homer revealed in some of his works, most notably the Odyssey, a sailing journey across the Mediterranean and throughout the Greek islands can often produce memorable—and in some cases life-altering—stories. In September ...


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Greece still the EU poster child for economic and social chaos

Despite the current concerns in the economy around Brexit and growing industrial unrest, things could be worse. Much worse. If the social and economic life in Ireland feels uncertain at times in 2017, our small island is far better off than another of our ...


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The latest playoff roadblock for the Toronto Raptors: the Greek Freak from Milwaukee

TORONTO — The Freak Show arrives Saturday, a one-man show capable of showcasing all that basketball has to offer in one multi-dimensional and talented future NBA MVP. That’s how good Giannis Antetokounmpo is, how indispensable he is for the Milwaukee …


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GREEK life series: Alpha Tau Omega

Alpha Tau Omega was founded in 1865 at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. More than 250,000 members make up the fraternity, with ...


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