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Sunday, January 7, 2018

Water's blessing a fresh start

DEVIN WEEKS/Press The Rev. Stephen Supica of Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church casts a crucifix into the Spokane River during the Feast of the Holy Theophany river blessing Saturday afternoon. About 75 people gathered on the snowy beach of David and Lisa Gencarella's Post Falls home to ...


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Arsene Wenger says Arsenal aren't close to any more transfers in aftermath of being dumped out of ...

ARSENE WENGER says Arsenal aren't close to any transfers because they "signed a GREEK boy". The Gunners boss added that he "looks good in training" after the 4-2 FA Cup shock at Nottingham Forest. Arsene Wenger refused to talk about Nottingham Forest's controversial 'double-kick' penalty. AFP.


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Macedonia's Zaev Sees Name Dispute With Greece Resolved By July

Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has said that Skopje and Athens have a real chance of settling a decades-old dispute over the name Macedonia by July. "I believe it's possible to find a solution by the end of the first semester of 2018," Zaev told ...


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Orthodox patriarch: 'Jewish settlers' threat to Christian presence in Holy Land

Grappling with tens of millions of dollars of debt, the GREEK Orthodox Patriarchate in Jerusalem has managed to raise cash by selling and leasing plots to a number of overseas companies all headed by Jewish investors, senior figures in the GREEK Orthodox Church told The Times of Israel recently.


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Zaev says solution is coming on FYROM's name

... between Athens and Skopje, with a concrete proposal to be made public shortly, said Zoran Zaev in an interview aired on GREEK TV on Sunday evening. ... and agreed, and the next step is its announcement to his country men by himself and to the GREEK people by his GREEK counterpart, Alexis Tsipras.


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Arson attempt at the Greek Consulate of Smyrna!

It is one of the few buildings on the coastal front that survived the Asia Minor Catastrophe


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Arson attempt at the Greek Consulate of Smyrna!

It is one of the few buildings on the coastal front that survived the Asia Minor Catastrophe


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Macedonia's PM hopes for a solution to dispute with Greece by June

ATHENS (Reuters) - Macedonia’s prime minister said on Sunday that it could reach a solution with Athens to a decades-long dispute over the former Yugoslav republic’s name by June, a move that could unblock the country’s ambition to join the European ...


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What's new for Florida State University in 2018

GREEK Life at Florida State University is still on ban after the tragic death of Andrew Coffey. The ban was enacted before homecoming, greatly affecting 22 percent of the student body that takes part in GREEK Life. President Thrasher stated that the culture surrounding GREEK Life at FSU needed an overhaul ...


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Lucky Jack is the first to reach Greek Orthodox’s cross at annual holy event

Jack, 9, was the first boy to reach the cross thrown into the ocean yesterday by St John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Parish priest Father Menelaos Hatzoglou, a centuries-old tradition that signifies the baptism of Jesus by the church’s patron saint.


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Macedonia PM sees solution to Greece name dispute by July

Macedonia and Greece have a real chance to solve a festering quarter-century-old name dispute by July, Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said Sunday. "I believe it's possible to find a solution by the end of the first semester of 2018," Zaev told Greece ...


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Ruling on Turkish officer fuels fears for bilateral ties

If the asylum applications are rejected, it is almost certain that the eight men will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, which would take the heat off GREECE. Meanwhile, it remains unclear what Athens will do if Ankara accepts a proposal by Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis for the eight men to ...


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Kotzias to receive FYROM official in Athens ahead of NY meeting next week

According to sources, Kotzias told officials in FYROM that if they fulfill pre-election promises to hold a referendum then GREECE would be obliged to do the same, which would produce a deadlock. There is much speculation about what solution Nimetz will propose next week though it is considered likely ...


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Palestinians Protest Visit of Patriarch Accused of Selling Land to Israel

Palestinian policemen push away protesters from the convoy of Jerusalem's GREEK Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III outside the church of Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Jan. 6, 2018 ahead of a Christmas service according to the Eastern Orthodox calendar (MUSA AL SHAER/AFP).


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Everton wide man signs for GREEK side

Everton attacker Kevin Mirallas is heading back to Olympiakos after signing on loan for the rest of the season. The Belgian winger originally joined Everton from the GREEK side for £6million in David Moyes' final season in charge at Goodison Park. Despite only signing a new contract at the end of last ...


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A digital introduction to GREEK heritage by Athens University

Created by Athens University, YouGoCulture provides a digital introduction to GREEK culture and heritage. The site is designed for international visitors to Greece and is entirely in English. It has been operational for almost a year, currently offering nine digital destinations: Mystras, Lavrio-Sounio, Elefsina ...


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Bloomberg: 10 Steps Road Map for Greece to Exit Bailout Program in August

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his MPs keep repeating that the completion of the bailout program in August will mark the end of the memoranda that caused so much suffering to the Greek people. However, there are those who believe that the Greek ...


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2018 Why Greece is the word and volatile markets are a certainty

Paul Sommerville The financial markets have never been quieter. By any measures, the stock markets are booming - but what is very rarely brought to the fore is how the latest moves have been accompanied by exceptionally low volatility. The Dow closed at an ...


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Cargo spill off Myconos prompts insurance queries

The insurer ultimately agreed to cover the damage “on a voluntary basis,” but not without challenging a proposal by the head of GREECE'S state port authority for vessels that cannot prove they have paid their insurance being prevented from sailing. Legislation being prepared by the government will seek ...


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Greek Orthodox Christians in Turkey celebrate Epiphany

Epiphany the baptism of Jesus Christ was celebrated in Orthodox Christian communities throughout the world including in the tiny Greek Orthodox community in Istanbul Turkey se


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Ancient art seized from home, office of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt

The art, worth a total of more than $1 million, are believed to have been looted from GREECE and Italy, the New York Times reported Friday. Steinhardt, co-founder of the Birthright program and a major donor to Jewish and Israel causes, is an avid and long-time collector of art from ancient GREECE.


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Ancient art seized from home, office of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt

The art, worth a total of more than $1 million, are believed to have been looted from GREECE and Italy, the New York Times reported Friday. Steinhardt, co-founder of the Birthright program and a major donor to Jewish and Israel causes, is an avid and long-time collector of art from ancient GREECE.


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Blessing of the Waters Festival

The Annual GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese Blessing of the Waters Festival, held at Port Melbourne on January 7, 2018. The Blessing of the Waters is a significant event in the life of the Orthodox Christian Church. It re-lives the historical event of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the river Jordan by St ...


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Townsville teenager wins blessing for his whole family

The annual event marks the epiphany, or baptism of Christ, which is one of the most sacred days of the year on the GREEK Orthodox Church calendar. After a GREEK minister has blessed the waters, young men line up and dive for a cross that has been submerged. “It represents good luck: once you get it ...


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Palestinians attack Greek Orthodox patriarch over contested land sale to Jews

Theophilos III receives a stormy welcome as he arrives in Bethlehem ahead of the Orthodox midnight mass at the Church of Nativity • Protesters, vexed by real estate sale to Jewish developers, pelt patriarch's car with stones, call him "traitor."


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Putin Hails 'Eternal Christian Values' Amid Orthodox Christmas Celebrations

In Bethlehem, Palestinians Christians -- angry with church land sales to Israelis -- scuffled with Palestinian police, as they attempted to block the arrival of the Holy Land's GREEK Orthodox patriarch for Christmas celebrations. Demonstrators banged on the sides of police escort vehicles, but Patriarch ...


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Debt of Greeks to the State exceeds €100 Bln

The total number of Greek citizens who are in arrears to the State is 4.207.117!


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The heart of the European South is beating in Rome

The 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Mediterranean EU Member States will take place in Rome on January 10 Leaders from Greece France Spain Portugal Cypr


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Over 100 Christians March to Protest Red 'Lucifer' Statue in GREECE

(Photo: Reuters/Alkis Konstantinidis)A Greek national flag flutters in the wind at the Plaka district in Athens November 7, 2014. Over 100 Christian residents led by their priest in Athens marched to the site of a controversial sculpture, which many think depicts Lucifer, and demanded its removal.


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Everton forward Kevin Mirallas heads to Greece on loan

Everton forward Kevin Mirallas has joined former club Olympiacos on loan until the end of the season. The 30-year-old moved to Goodison Park back in August 2012 but has featured just 13 times this term, with only five of those appearances coming in the ...


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China’s Cosco Modernizes Port of Piraeus, Raves from SYRIZA Minister

ATHENS – Greek Shipping Minister Panayiotis Kouroublis, whose Radical Left SYRIZA party didn’t want foreign investors, is jumping on the bandwagon praising them, lauding the […] The post China’s Cosco Modernizes Port of Piraeus, Raves from SYRIZA Minister appeared first on The National Herald.


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Macedonia, Greece name issue to be solved with national consensus: PM

SKOPJE, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Macedonian government will seek national consensus, participation and consent by political factors and of course from the citizens before taking final stance on the solving of name issue with Greece, Macedonian Premier Zoran Zaev ...


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Greece’s Winter Sales kick start on Jan 8th 2018

Extended Winter sales aiming to boost the retail market start in Greece on Monday January 8th 2018 and will last until 28 February. According to the legislation, retail shops may open also on the first Sunday of the Winter sales, on January 14th from 11 a.m. to 08:00 p.m. Retailers are obliged to write on … The post Greece’s Winter Sales kick start on Jan 8th 2018 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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“By 2019 elections unemployment will have returned to 15%,” says Gov’t minister

Environment Minister Giorgos Stathakis is confident that the unemployment rates will keep falling in fast pace as perspective of the clear exit from the fiscal adjustment program is clear and the increase of investment is certain. “By the time of elections in September 2019, the unemployment rates will have returned to 15 percent, that is … The post “By 2019 elections unemployment will have returned to 15%,” says Gov’t minister appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek Culture Ministry in contact with NY prosecutors to claim back stolen antiquities

Greece’s Ministry of Culture is in contact with the prosecutor’s office in Manhattan, after New York authorities seized several antiquities from the private collection of billionaire Michael Steinhardt on Friday. General Secretary of the Greek Culture and Sports Ministry, Maria Andreadaki-Vlazaki said on Sunday “the Ministry is in contact with the prosecutor’s office of Manhattan … The post Greek Culture Ministry in contact with NY prosecutors to claim back stolen antiquities appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Going Greek

Greek Pasta Salad Ingredients 1/ … 2 hours or overnight. Roasted Greek Chicken Ingredients 4 chicken leg … degrees F (74 degrees C). Greek Rice Salad Ingredients 1 cup …


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Greece has 10-step plan to exit bailout

… , Portugal and Cyprus — something the Greek government wants? Or, will the … ? “Things are looking better for Greece, having regained access to markets … credible debt relief.” Since 2010, Greece has had three lifelines from …


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Cyprus Sets Sea Borders for Energy Drilling, Gets Greece’s Backing

… the Cypriot zones abut Greece’s EEZ, Kathimerini said in a report … Aegean past Greek islands and near Cyprus, where the Greek government said … between Turkey and Greece, but between Cyprus and Greece.” Questioned by reporters …


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The Mystery of the Risk-Free Greek Bond

If you thought markets were insane when the yield on European junk bonds fell below that of the 10-year Treasury last year, look away now: the two-year Greek yield has recently fallen below the two-year U.S. yield. Once again, the comparison is flawed.


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Orthodox Christmas 2018: Greek, Russian, And Serbian Church Celebrations

While some parts of the world are done with Christmas celebrations, there are others who are about to begin their celebrations. Many countries celebrate the birth of Jesus in January. The Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7. This year the ...


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Tsipras’ Partner Says Referendum Reneging Still Makes Her Cry

ATHENS – Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ partner Betty Baziana said the July 5 anniversary of his reneging on promises to reverse austerity as Greeks gave […] The post Tsipras’ Partner Says Referendum Reneging Still Makes Her Cry appeared first on The National Herald.


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Appeals Court Will Review SYRIZA Bid to Block Turkish Soldier Asylum

ATHENS – Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ demand that asylum be yanked for a Turkish soldier who was one of eight who landed in Greece after […] The post Appeals Court Will Review SYRIZA Bid to Block Turkish Soldier Asylum appeared first on The National Herald.


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Die Welt: Greece is Recovering from the Crisis

Greece is recovering from the crisis and the economy finally grew again last year, German newspaper Die Welt says in an article published on Saturday. […] The post Die Welt: Greece is Recovering from the Crisis appeared first on The National Herald.


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Taxpayers Owe Greece 100.379 Billion Euros, Most Uncollectible

ATHENS – Unable to stop runaway tax evasion and with austerity crushing people with debts they can’t pay, the Greek state is now owed 100.739 […] The post Taxpayers Owe Greece 100.379 Billion Euros, Most Uncollectible appeared first on The National Herald.


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Acclaimed Violinist Kavakos Returns to Greece to Conduct ASO in Four Cities

… do you evaluate the Greek ones? Kavakos: Greece, compared to its size … the Greek reality and the prospects of youngsters who returned to Greece … also think that here in Greece, unfortunately, Greek orchestras cannot attract exceptional …


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PERDICAS, Effie C. (Caras)

A Funeral Service will be held at Annunciation GREEK Orthodox Church, 146 West Utica St. (corner of Delaware Ave.), Buffalo on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock (please assemble at church). Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Effie was a lifelong member of the Annunciation GREEK Orthodox Church, where she ...


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Jewish philanthropist Steinhardt raided over suspected antiquities thefts

Steinhardt is a well-known collector of GREEK antiquities and even has a gallery named after him and wife Judy in the Metropolitan Museum, not far from their Fifth Avenue apartment. Steinhardt told The New York Times he had no comment on the matter “for now.” Copies of search warrants provided to ...


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Church altering service while search continues for missing student Sophie Smith

The Great Yarmouth GREEK Orthodox church, known as St Spryidon's on St Peter's Road, would normally throw a crucifix into the sea today as part of its Feast of Epiphany service. But as a sign of respect to the missing student it will not carry out that ritual. The news of her disappearance led to a major ...


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GREEK Orthodox parishioners celebrate St John's Day, remember Jesus' baptism

John the Baptist baptised Jesus on this day,” she said. Ms Kalis said GREEK Orthodox churches around the world were holding similar events. “It's a really big day on the church calendar,” she said. Christos Klonaris was the first to reach the cross in the water, the fourth consecutive year he has done so.


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Turkey will not risk actively disrupting Cyprus' energy plan, Greek minister says

Any attempt on the part of Turkey to foment a fait accompli in Cyprus' maritime area would be irrational and Ankara would not take such a risk, according to Dimitris Vitsas, GREECE'S Alternate Minister of National Defence. In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency, Vitsas also said he does not expect ...


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