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Saturday, November 4, 2017

Greece Recap: Atromitos holds on to top spot despite draw with Panionios

Greek league leader Atromitos was held to a scoreless draw by visiting Panionios on Saturday. The result ended a five-game winning streak for Atromitos, including away wins over defending champion Olympiakos and AEK Athens. But Atromitos remained the only ...


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Greek American Newspaper Celebrates its 30th Year of Service to its Community

By: Aphrodite Kotrotsios, Co-Publisher Your response to the Hellenic News of America (HNA) is the engine that compels our commitment to inform, enlighten, inspire, and unite the Greek American community.  The success of the newspaper is due largely to the need for a voice in America. The paper provides a forum where Greeks can inform […] The post Greek American Newspaper Celebrates its 30th Year of Service to its Community appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Dual Citizenship Saga: Government MP Alex Hawke Denies Greek citizenship

A Liberal MP has been forced to deny he is a dual citizen as the dual citizenship drama continues to play out in Canberra. Assistant Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is to most recent parliamentarian to be embroiled in the saga, saying he isn't a Greek ...


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Christian presence in Jerusalem under threat, says Orthodox leader

The GREEK Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, says he is daily facing “false accusations, suspicion and slander” and is vowing to fight ...


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Roche gives free access to cancer drug after clash with GREEK government

Following a clash with the GREEK government over its decision to withdraw a cancer drug from the market, Swiss pharma giant Roche (ROG: SIX) ...


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GREEK PM hosts Afghan boy, 11, whose home was targeted by racist vandals

The 11-year-old was chosen to carry the GREEK flag at an Ochi Day parade at the end of last month. However, he was not allowed to carry the flag and ...


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Florida State students saddened by pledge's death, reluctant to talk about it

Many students, especially those associated with GREEK life, were nervous about bringing more attention to the university, their own fraternity or sorority.


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Atromitos still tops Greek league despite scoreless draw

Greek league leader Atromitos was held …


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Teacher raises money to support school trip

On the second day of the trip, students will arrive in Athens, GREECE and will spend days three days in the historic city, where they'll have the ...


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UNESCO: Every Person Must Visit these 18 Greek Monuments

UNESCO advises travellers to Greece to visit 18 monuments that are an absolute must as World Heritage Monuments. UNESCO has branded a total 1,073 sites as World Heritage Monuments, and 18 of them are located in Greece: The Acropolis: The Parthenon and the ...


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Greek National Teamer George Tzortzis Verbally Commits to UChicago

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Lead Singer Of Dixie Chicks Gets Bassnectar’s Bassdrop Tattoo, Thinks It’s Greek Symbol for “Strength”

You know that episode of How I Met Your Mother when Katy Perry guest starred, and the characters only knew her by the phrase “Oh, honey…” because she was just so naive. Yeah… we’re going to have to start using that phrase with the Dixie Chicks ...


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Credibility or opportunism?

Cooperation between GREECE and the United States has gradually strengthened over the last two centuries, starting with US President James Monroe, ...


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Trade exchange volume between Egypt, GREECE increases by 2.8% in first 9 months of 2017: Kabil

Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Kabil said that the volume of trade exchange between GREECE and Egypt increased 2.8% this year in the period ...


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Egypt and GREECE conclude joint military drill 'Medusa 5'

Egyptian and Greek naval and air forces concluded on Saturday several days of joint drills in Greek territorial waters in the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt's ...


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GREECE Town Supervisor race heating up

GREECE, N.Y. -- One of the largest towns in New York State is about to elect a leader. Retired police officer Jim Leary is looking to unseat incumbent ...


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Commander of Egyptian Naval Forces attends Medusa 5 in Greece

CAIRO – 4 November 2017: Egyptian Naval and Air Force units carried out the main phase of joint drills in Greece "Medusa 5". The drills lasted for several days and came within the framework of a joint training plan between the Egyptian Armed Forces and ...


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Pavlopoulos: Respect for International Law Necessary in Order to Build Real Friendships

KOZANI, Greece – “If there is no respect for international law and international treaties, it is not possible to build a real friendship. Such friendships are […] The post Pavlopoulos: Respect for International Law Necessary in Order to Build Real Friendships appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Cypriot ‘Refugee Fund’ Suggested

4 November 2017 A call was made by the (South Cyprus) Famagusta Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday to create a fund to support refugees and compensate them for their loss of property in the north. Last week, the South Cyprus parliament debated the …


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Tsipras in a Symbolic Gesture Gives Amir a Greek Flag

… symbolic gesture gave Amir a Greek flag, Saturday, Nov 4, 2017 … symbolic gesture gave Amir a Greek flag. The boy had been … symbolic gesture gave Amir a Greek flag, Saturday, Nov 4, 2017 …


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This Week in Greek History, 11/3-11/10

… : On this day in 1883, Greek Lieutenant General and former Prime … became a household name in Greece due to his legendary bravery …


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Greek parties strongly condemn attack on young Afghan student's house

… time.” The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) condemned the attack and … on refugees and migrants.” Independent Greeks (ANEL), the junior member of … circumstances be tolerated by the Greek people,” she stressed. Stavros Theodorakis …


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CNN Greece prepares report on Karabakh

CNN Greece has aired a documentary on … of Artsakh.  In particular, the Greek journalist noted that Nagorno-Karabakh is …


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Greek PM meets Afghan pupil attacked over flag row

Athens (AFP) - Greece's prime minister received on Saturday an Afghan boy whose home in Athens was attacked days after a dispute over his right to carry the Greek flag during a national parade. The 11-year-old boy, Amir, was accompanied by his mother and ...


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Greece's Defense Minister, Egypt’s navy commander attend main phase of Medusa 5

ATHENS - 04 November 2017: Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian navy, Vice-Admiral Ahmed Khaled and Greece's Defense Minister Panos Kammenos on Saturday attended the main phase of the Greece’s joint military exercise with Egypt, Medusa 5. The two countries ...


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Greece-bound boat with 310 migrants stopped in Turkey

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish authorities say 310 migrants have been stopped from crossing the Aegean Sea to reach Greece. Turkey's coast guard said the migrants were stopped Friday afternoon while travelling in a fishing boat south of the Dardanelles in ...


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Diogenes: The Ancient Greek Philosopher Who was the First to Give the Finger

Diogenes the Cynic, the ancient Greek philosopher, was probably the man who invented “the finger” insult. The historian of philosophy Diogenes Laertios wrote that the cynical philosopher Diogenes made the gesture to orator Demosthenes in the 4th ...


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Innovative Greek Start-Up Bridges China’s Online Travel Agents with Greece, Europe

A new innovative start-up has created a platform that provides B2B services and aims to be the bridge between China‘s major online travel agents and tourism businesses in Greece and Europe. Toorbee is the first Greek company specializing in B2B services.


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German Magazine: The “Working Poor” of Greece Earn €376 a Month

Unemployment in Greece is more than double the EU average and about one-third of the country’s workforce earn an average of 376 euros per month, Spiegel magazine says. The report on the online version of the German magazine calls Greece’s underpaid ...


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Prof. Kotzamanis Sees Decline, Aging of Population in 35 years

The predictions for the demographic evolution of the Greek population are negative, according to Professor of Demography of the University of Thessaly, Vyronas Kotzamanis, who […] The post Prof. Kotzamanis Sees Decline, Aging of Population in 35 years appeared first on The National Herald.


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Former Greek Finance Minister Varoufakis: 'America doesn't have a debt problem'

The Greek debt crisis dominated headlines in 2015, amid concerns about broader financial contagion. Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, who pushed against austerity placed on his country as a “debt bailout” condition, has unique experience ...


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Crete at heart of ambitious power project

... on the GREEK state budget as it relies on private funds. He also highlighted that GREEK companies will be preferred for the construction work required.


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GREEK Orthodox church of Scandinavia establishes new parish in Norway

His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia made his first archpastoral visit to Bergen in Norway on the weekend of October ...


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Dual citizenship row: Alex Hawke denies being Greek through his mother’s ancestry

ANOTHER MP has become entangled in the citizenship debacle, assistant Immigration Minister Alex Hawke being forced to deny he could be a dual Greek citizen. Mr Hawke, who represents Mitchell in northwestern Sydney, said he has “solely held Australian ...


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Finance Minister: Climate has changed for GREECE in the past six months

The climate has changed for GREECE in the past six months, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos announced on Friday, during a press conference in ...


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Scotney Castle collector's rare coins found in study

The collection of 186 coins stretches as far back as Archaic Greece, the National Trust says.


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Greek-American Sories: Tea With Wise Men

By Phyllis “Kiki” Sembos November 4, 2017 (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias, File) When everyone had settled in their familiar seats at Dixon’s, Kipreos told those seated that a forum was going to be held at the hotel where he worked. “I’m so excited! A …


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Our Everyday Greek: This November we Speak Greek Strolling Around Central Park

… going to the park. DIALOGUE Greek phrase            Pronunciation          Meaning Μ: ΕίναιΝοέμβριος.EEne noEmvrios …


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Tsakalotos: Climate Has Changed for Greece in the Past 6 Months

FILE - Greece's Finance Minister Euclid … – The climate has changed for Greece in the past six months … . Tsakalotos said the yields on Greek bonds have dropped and demand …


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Greece seek redemption after Hellenic nightmare

Greece set for Russia 2018 play-off after tumultuous three years Coach Michael Skibbe key in realigning team with previous successful approaches Meeting with Croatia marks chance to fully exorcise demons of UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying “We do not want an ...


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Giannis Says “Flashy Cities” Aren't for Him

The comment comes just eight games into the Bucks' season, though the GREEK Freak has already made his mark in that short span. Antetokounmpo ...


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FSU fraternity suspended following pledge's death

The fraternity's Facebook page, Twitter account, and webpage were shut down Friday night, hours after FSU's GREEK community met in an emergency ...


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Retail Watch: South Bethlehem's restaurant rebirth

GREEK Meat Guy owner Nikos Malitis holds a lamb and beef gyro inside his new restaurant at 129 E. Third St. in Bethlehem. (RYAN KNELLER / THE ...


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Armenian chess teams to face Germany, Romania in Greece

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian men's team will play against their rivals from Germany in round seven of the European Chess Championships, currently underway in Hersonissos, Crete. Following the first six rounds, the Armenian men are on the 4th spot with ...


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Four slightly injured as elevator cable snaps in AHEPA hospital in Thessaloniki

Four people were slightly injured on Friday when the cable of an elevator in AHEPA university hospital in Thessaloniki snapped, causing the elevator cabin to plunge two floors, from the ground floor to two floors in the basement. At the time of the accident, a stretcher-bearer, two visitors and one medical technician were inside the … The post Four slightly injured as elevator cable snaps in AHEPA hospital in Thessaloniki appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece’s Working Poor: “My salary is just enough to buy food”

  Reforms with serious side effects. A new society class has emerged in Greece of the economic crisis: the Working Poor. Skilled women and men, mostly university graduates, who work their way through with bad paid jobs. The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line. In an exclusive report, … The post Greece’s Working Poor: “My salary is just enough to buy food” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek was attacked in London because of his accent! (PHOTOS)

The judge described it as a “sustained and vicious attack”


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GREEK government to deal with taxi pollution through stricter road worthiness tests

Taxis or private cars that have not passed their road worthiness test (KTEO) will not be able to take out insurance, according to plans by the GREEK ...


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China Power Giant Buys Wind Parks in Greece

China’s state-owned coal and power giant Shenhua Group is entering the Greek green-energy market, investing in several wind farms developed by a major local player. Shenhua bought 75% of the shares of four wind parks developed by Greek investment firm ...


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Trade Minister, Greek ambassador discuss means of cementing economic relations

Minister of Trade and Industry Tareq Qabil discussed with Greek Ambassador to Egypt Michael-Christos Diamessis means of fostering economic relations, boosting trade exchange and increasing joint investments between Cairo and Athens in the coming period.


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