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Sunday, June 18, 2017

German-Greek shipping clash explained by two new studies

The causes of a growing rift between GREECE and Germany on the Greek institutional framework for ocean-going shipping are highlighted in the latest ...


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Bonds: Treasuries gain amid dovish Fedspeak, weak data

Overnight, euro area finance ministers completed the second programme review for GREECE, agreeing to dispense a new tranche of €8.5bn in new ...


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Food price hikes are easy, but drop is harder

This phenomenon is not exclusive to GREECE, as it is also observed in other European countries such as in the Czech Republic, in Switzerland and in ...


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Achilles and Patroclus: Brothers from Other Mothers or Passionate Paramours?

Depending on the scholar, different GREEK terms could be translated in numerous ways, therefore changing the innate meaning. And of course, Homer ...


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Greek PM extends condolences to forest fire victims in Portugal

ATHENS, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras contacted his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa on Sunday to extend condolences to the victims of the forest fires in Portugal, according to an e-mailed announcement issued from his office.


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The Latest: Portuguese soccer team sends condolences on fire

GREECE'S prime minister has offered his Portuguese colleague Antonio Costa help in fighting the deadly wildfires in his country. Prime Minister Alexis ...


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Sika Glyko – Greek Style Fig Spoon Sweet

Written by GreekBoston.com in Authentic Greek Food Recipes, Greek Desserts Recipes Comments Off on Sika Glyko – Greek Style Fig Spoon Sweet Spoon sweets are a traditional Greek sweet that was originally used as a way to preserve the harvest. Choose only ...


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Greece prevents EU voicing criticism at UN of China's human rights record

Greece has vetoed an EU condemnation of China’s human rights record at the UN, infuriating diplomats and NGOs who said the move undermined the EU’s position as a defender of human rights. In a decision described as deplorable by some, it emerged on ...


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Greek and Turkish PMs to meet in Athens on Monday

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will receive visiting Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım at his Maximos Mansion office in Athens on Monday morning. According to a press release by the Greek side, bilateral talks with the participation of other ...


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Report: The 10 best beaches on Crete island in Greece

Crete is the largest island in Greece and its coastline of 1,046 km or 650 miles makes for some extraordinary beaches. With crystal clear waters and sand in a variety of colors, Crete’s beaches are unforgettable – in fact, this year of the 486 Blue ...


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Greece express solidarity with Portugal over deadly forest fires

President Prokopis Pavopoulos and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke with their Portuguese counterparts on Sunday to express their solidarity with the Portuguese people, over the deadly fires that have ravaged the ountry and killed dozens of people in ...


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24 Percent of Young Greeks are Unable to Name Four or More EU Achievements

According to Reuters, 84 percent majority of Greeks aged between 16-25 say that peace is the most important result of the country’s membership in the European Union, according to an upcoming survey, which also found that 24 percent are unable to name three or more achievements of the 28-member club. The online survey, which will […]


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Tsipras Expresses Condolences to Portuguese Counterpart for Deadly Forest Fires

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke with his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa on Sunday to express his condolences for the dozens of victims of the forest fires raging in the country, his office said in a statement. The premier also expressed the Greek people’s support and solidarity for the difficult times facing the Portuguese people […]


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Annual Greek Festival Returns in Bel Air this Weekend

LOS ANGELES, CA – Spanakopita (spinach pie), loukoumades (funnel cake), dolmadakia (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki (meat and vegetables) in addition to homemade sweets, will be […] The post Annual Greek Festival Returns in Bel Air this Weekend appeared first on The National Herald.


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Blyth gran trapped in Greek hospital after quad bike accident left her in a coma

A Blyth gran is trapped in a Greek hospital after a quad bike accident left her in a coma. Tracie Harrison, 52, was on the holiday of a lifetime in sun-drenched Zante with best pal Wendy Sears when tragedy struck. The pair were turning a bend on a quad ...


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Greece and Cyprus expect to hit record number of tourists in 2017

AYIA NAPA, Cyprus – Cyprus expects to hit another record number of tourists this year, with visits to the east Mediterranean island expected to increase 5 percent over last year, according to The Associated Press. Cyprus Tourism Organization Chairman ...


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Greece’s Too Close For Comfort Relationship with China

Greece was the final vote separating the European Union making a statement criticizing the human rights record of its economic partner The Peoples Republic of China at the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Greek government decided against the statement.


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'Greece has turned page,' Tsipras tweets after Luxembourg deal

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has repeatedly said that debt relief is necessary to get the Greek economy back on track and has indicated that he would be prepared to request a summit of eurozone leaders if no debt relief deal is secured Thursday.


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Samos: The Greek island of Hera and Pythagoras

… of the largest temples in Greece. Vathy, living traditions in the …


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Enjoy Traditional Greek Food at the 52nd Denver Greek Festival

… 52nd year with homemade Greek food, pastries, traditional Greek music, and dance … Music & Entertainment Greek Boutique with Over 20 Greek Vendors All Day … , wine, Ouzo) WIN AIRFARE TO GREECE FOR TWO! Visit our website …


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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Antetokounbros event taking place in Greece

The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as the Antetokounmpo brothers get set to stage their latest exhibition event in Greece. In this latest edition of the Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we round up all of the details on Sunday’s Antetokounbros event ...


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GREEK migrant left post-war Europe and still runs a Sydney barber shop half a century later

Since settling in Mascot the father-of three, who now has five grandchildren, has seen the GREEK community flourish; he helped to set up a GREEK ...


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The Latest: Greece offers Portugal help with forest fire

Greece’s prime minister has offered his Portuguese colleague Antonio Costa help in fighting the deadly wildfires in his country. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called Costa on Sunday afternoon to offer his condolences for the 62 victims of the forest fire ...


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Greek-American Bicyclist Dies After Charter Bus Drives Over Him

NEW YORK – A Manhattan bicyclist, Greek-American Michael Mamoukakis, died Saturday after he was crushed under the wheels of a charter bus, police said. Michael […] The post Greek-American Bicyclist Dies After Charter Bus Drives Over Him appeared first on The National Herald.


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Young Greeks in the dark about EU achievements, poll finds

Asked if they think that GREECE'S membership of the 28-member bloc improves their daily life, just over 37 percent gave a negative answer. Whereas ...


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My Europe: The EU's money-motivated medicine industry

Despite well-educated and competent doctors, of whom I heard nothing but good things, the effects of austerity on GREECE'S health sector scared me.


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Israel, Greece, Cyprus Plan Massive Underwater Gas Pipeline

Plans for an ambitious underwater natural gas pipeline dominated a trilateral summit between Israel, Greece and Cyprus in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, Thursday. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras and Cypriot ...


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Vegan Greek Sliders with Sriracha-Lime Hummus Recipe

Vegans and meat lovers alike will enjoy these juicy tofu mini burgers from chef Chloe Coscarelli, co-founder of the beloved By Chloe all-vegan outposts in New York City. One of her many superpowers: Making burgers so moist and hearty that carnivores won ...


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LASSA Architects Villa Ypsilon in Finikounda, Greece

The project was designed by London and Brussels based architects Theo Sarantoglou Lalis and Dora Sweijd of LASSA architects. The roof’s bifurcating pathways define three courtyards that form distinct hemispheres with specific occupancy depending on the ...


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5 places to visit in Crete to discover Greek mythology

Greek mythology is a body of famous stories of gods, heroes and mythical beasts. Although there is a considerable element of fiction, the myths they have inspired have continued to influence the art and literature we recognise today. For those with an ...


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Weather system revamp hopes to bring sunshine to US economy

New legislation gives NOAA funds to prioritize weather research, boosting industries from farming and airlines and improving the public warning system Farmers have been obsessed with weather for thousands of years. Ancient Greeks and Babylonians sought guidance on planting and harvest by surveying the sky for patterns in clouds and stars and by communing with gods – through prayers and animal sacrifices. Modern-day farmers, such as Steve Pitstick, a fifth-generation farmer in Illinois, count on sophisticated instruments for predicting the weather instead. Related: Thank you: with your help, we raised $50,000 to cover America's public lands Continue reading...


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Strong aftershock 5.2R rattles Lesvos; experts have declared hundreds of houses as “uninhabitable”

An earthquake with 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred in the sea area 31 km south-west of the island of Lesvos on Saturday night. It occurred in a depth of 10 km. According to reports from the island, locals reacted cool to the new powerful tremor, no damages have been recorded. It was the … The post Strong aftershock 5.2R rattles Lesvos; experts have declared hundreds of houses as “uninhabitable” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Summer calm before the storm

Even though Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras hailed last week's Eurogroup deal as step in the right direction, GREECE still has many rivers to cross as the ...


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The magic of GREECE'S customs captured in stills

A boy dressed in a blue robe pulls a face at the lens, his energy and youth out of place in the austere atmosphere of the religious procession with the ...


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'It's always good to have friends,' says Israeli PM

There is a 'natural partnership' between GREECE and Israel, says the latter's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pointing to recent cooperation in ...


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Lincolnshire student midwife collects bras for refugees

The girls got the idea to volunteer in GREECE when Gayle shared an article from Lighthouse Relief, asking fellow students if anyone would be ...


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Naming Macedonia: It'll be harder than it looks

The country next door is GREECE, the butt of a continued economic kicking from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. For almost a ...


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Greece blocks EU statement on China human rights at UN

Greece has blocked a European Union statement at the United Nations criticising China's human rights record, a decision EU diplomats said undermined efforts to confront Beijing's crackdown on activists and dissidents. The EU, which seeks to promote free ...


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A hot month for GREEK diplomacy

Within the next few weeks, we'll see if Ankara is ready to make the concessions necessary for a deal that will also be acceptable to the GREEK-Cypriot ...


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Georgiadis: Eurogroup Deal Cannot Help Greece Return to the Markets

ATHENS (ANA) – The agreement achieved between Greece and its lenders at the Eurogroup last Thursday cannot help the country end its supervision and simply […] The post Georgiadis: Eurogroup Deal Cannot Help Greece Return to the Markets appeared first on The National Herald.


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Upcoming Events at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago

CHICAGO – The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) will be presenting some fascinating exhibitions beginning with Reaching for the American Dream: The Greek Story in America […] The post Upcoming Events at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago appeared first on The National Herald.


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New luxury adult-only resort Sani Dunes to open in Halkidiki, Greece on June 30

Slated to open on June 30 2017, the new Sani Dunes will provide a “grown-up retreat” within this playground (note: children over the age of 12 are allowed). Guests will have access to the resort’s 30 restaurants and bars, five spas, and recreational ...


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A Break Down of The 10 Best Beaches on Crete (Photos)

Crete is the largest island in GREECE and its coastline of 1,046 km or 650 miles makes for some extraordinary beaches. With crystal clear waters and ...


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When was Phoenicia conquered by Greece?

Greece did not conquer Phoenicia. Macedonian king Alexander took it over as part of his conquest of the Persian Empire in 334 BCE. Greece did not conquer Phoenicia. Macedonian king Alexander took it over as part of his conquest of the Persian Empire in 334 ...


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Explore the beauties of Chios Island in Greece

Much as Chios is famous for its mastic, it is not the only “magic” one can find on this island. Chios is a hospitable island all year round, the land that boasts beautiful medieval villages, extraordinary beaches and offers a world of images, colours ...


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Euro Working Group chief: GREECE could return soon to the markets

GREECE could return to the markets between autumn this year and spring 2018, Thomas Wieser, the head of the EuroWorking Group (EWG), told ...


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Melenos Lindos Exclusive Suites Awarded First GSTC Sustainability Certificate Worldwide

The certification is bringing international attention to GREECE, a country known for its pristine vacation destinations and booming tourism industry.


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Greek president to visit Psara island on June 24-25 for historic anniversary

President Prokopis Pavlopoulos will attend the events commemorating the 193th anniversary since the Holocaust of Psara during the War of Independence, on June 24-25. Events will start on June 24 with an exhibition on the "heroes of Psara" and a service at ...


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Euro Inflation Dip As Forecast, Euro Exchange Rates Rise On GREEK Bailout Deal

An additional boost for the common currency was seen as the GREEK bailout saga appears to be coming to a close as a deal of sorts has been ...


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Now-thriving Piraeus port set to become 'shining star'

ATHENS/BEIJING - In the years since China COSCO Shipping Corp Ltd's arrival at Piraeus, the image of Greece's largest port has changed dramatically.


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