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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Key witness in Maltese reporter murder case surrenders to Greek police

ATHENS, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Russian national Maria Efimova named in international arrest warrants as a key witness in a journalist's murder case in Malta, was arrested in Athens, Greek national news agency AMNA reported on Tuesday. Efimova, 36, a former ...


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Macedonia, GREECE Exchange Proposals In Name dispute

GREECE and Macedonia say they traded draft proposals for settling a decades-old dispute over the name of the former Yugoslav republic, ahead of UN-mediated talks later this month. Greek government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos said on March 20 that Athens had sent its proposal to the Skopje ...


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Next Assassins' Creed Game Might Be Set in Greece

After taking a break from its yearly release cadence, the Assassin's Creed franchise returned last year with the release of Assassin's Creed Origin, taking players to ancient Egypt, farther back in history than the series has before. Rumors are now ...


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Erdogan ups ante over energy as Kammenos hits out over GREEK soldiers

Turkish President Recep Tayyp Erdogan on Tuesday intensified his rhetoric against both Nicosia and Athens, saying that a hydrocarbon exploration vessel had been dispatched to the Eastern Mediterranean and warning against “attempted drillings” off the coast of Cyprus. Ankara will not allow the ...


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GREEK highways are too expensive

GREEK highways are very expensive and poorly planned, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and concession contracts, concluding that new PPPs should not be encouraged in cases where problems remain unsolved. The report revealed that the ...


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Greece: Woman wanted in Malta journalist's death surrenders

Greek police say a Russian woman wanted by Malta in connection with the car bomb slaying of an investigative journalist last year has surrendered voluntarily in Athens. Police said 35-year-old Maria Efimova turned herself in at police station in the Greek ...


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Basic parameters

As GREECE'S relationship with Turkey appears increasingly precarious, the handling of the situation from the Greek side must be based on some basic parameters. First, the country's defenses must be strengthened. Economic difficulties limit the extent to which GREECE can buy new weapons systems, and ...


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Athens, Skopje Play Down Macedonia Name Row Before Ministers Meet

ATHENS (Reuters) - GREECE sent draft proposals to Macedonia for settling a decades-old dispute over the use of that name by the ex-Yugoslav republic, ... GREECE, a member of both, argues that its northern neighbor's use of the name Macedonia, along with parts of its constitution, could imply a territorial ...


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GREEK Minister of Foreign Sent a Document With Greece's Suggestions to Macedonia

The GREEK Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Kotzias announced that he sent a document containing his suggestions for the future relationship between Greece and Macedonia to Skopje. Kotzias is quoted as saying: “We sent a text with our suggestions concerning the open problems that we have with the ...


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Top GREEK Prosecutor Seeks Retrial for Ex-Statistics Chief

A GREEK supreme court prosecutor has called for the retrial of the country's former statistics chief, convicted a year ago for alleged breach of duty in a highly politicized case. Andreas Georgiou had appealed against the lower court's decision, which gave him a suspended two-year prison sentence.


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Key person in murdered Maltese journalist case turns herself in at Greek police station

Efimova is a key witness in investigations into widespread corruption in Malta carried out by murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia


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The Ancient GREECE-Inspired Artist Breathing New Life into Found Ceramics

It was while living in Athens that Clementine Keith-Roach, having explored the city's ceramics and artefacts, discovered a “particularly beautiful, bulbous vase” whose undulating form – emphasised by a narrow neck and base – reminded her of a bosom. The vase had “little clay pinches which clearly ...


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Albanian president authorises continuation of maritime talks with Greece

… that the negotiation process with Greece is solid from the Constitutional … successful and fair agreements with Greece”, Meta said addressing media in … ’s ‘blessing’ to negotiations with Greece, confirmed that the work will …


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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Greek State and the SNF

… SNF’s grant initiative “Supporting Greece’s Health Sector”, marking the … support the Health sector in Greece, with an initial budget expected … pressing, prioritized, needs of the Greek Health sector, the SNF announced …


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Malta-linked whistleblower held in Greece

… It is not clear if Greece will extradite Maria Efimova to … to Greek police. Former bank employee Maria Efimova left Malta for Greece … Gomes, tweeted a message urging Greece to protect Ms Efimova, warning …


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Malta-linked Russian whistleblower surrenders to Greek police

A Russian whistleblower linked to the murdered Maltese anti-corruption blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia has handed herself in to Greek police. Former bank employee Maria Efimova left Malta for Greece last August and is now at an Athens police station.


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The Greek Freak's Top 5 Freakish Plays This Season So Far

Giannis Antetokounmpo has dunks for days and if he played in the 80s and 90s his poster would be a must have for hoops heads and fans of the throwdown. Instead, we get to see his feats on video instantaneously around the world on social media, which is ...


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Greece, FYROM exchange settlement proposals, as Skopje focuses only on name

FYROM’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev confirmed today that Skopje has received Athens’ draft proposal for a comprehensive settlement of the naming and related issues, and has already sent its counter-proposals to Athens. Zaev said that the exchange of ...


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Zaev: Kotzias’ arrival in Skopje is very important

Prime Minister of FYROM Zoran Zaev said today that the draft agreement sent by the Greek side for the solution of the name dispute is an instrument which will help in the process


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FYROM PM receives Greek settlement proposal, tables Skopje’s proposal

FYROM’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev confirmed today that Skopje has received Athens’ draft proposal for a comprehensive settlement of the naming and related issues, and has already sent its counter-proposals to Athens. Zaev said that the exchange of ...


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GREEK daily corrects reports on Turkey naval ship

A GREEK daily has issued a correction over its erroneous report claiming a Turkish ship had fallen short in doing its mission during a NATO drill two weeks ago in Italy. After the Turkish Naval Forces Command objected to the erroneous Kathimerini daily report, NATO denied the claims. The daily, which ...


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Turk convicted of illegally entering GREECE

A Turkish man who crossed the Greek-Turkish border late on Monday apparently while under the influence of alcohol was given a suspended four-month prison sentence on Tuesday after appearing in a court in Orestiada on charges of illegal entry. The 41-year-old, a plumber from eastern Turkey, was ...


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Greek Heritage and Independence Celebrated in Brooklyn (Pics & Vid)

BROOKLYN – Eric L. Adams, Brooklyn Borough President, commemorated the rich contributions and history of Greek-Americans in the borough at his annual Greek heritage celebration […] The post Greek Heritage and Independence Celebrated in Brooklyn (Pics & Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek Island Gets Ready to Host Special Tourism Summit

Argyroupoli (courtesy Crete Urban Adventures). Orthodox Easter is fast approaching and the island of Crete is hosting a special tourism summit to celebrate everything the famous destination has to offer. Travel Massive Crete is marking April 5, the eve of ...


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Rights groups slam EU-Turkey deal, say migrants stranded on GREEK islands

Rights groups have slammed a two-year deal between the European Union and Turkey that has left thousands of migrants and refugees stranded on GREEK islands. GREEK and international aid groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have described the agreement as a failure ...


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Plumbers treat cancer patients after GREEK health cuts

Hospitals across Greece are employing plumbers as radiographers to administer treatment to cancer patients after eight years of austerity cuts to public health services. Medics warned that cost saving measures imposed at the behest of Brussels in return for bailout funds had raised mortality rates and ...


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President Barron Details University Struggles Reforming GREEK Life, Issues Plan For National ...

Penn State President Eric Barron and university administrators have faced questions about the university's role in preventing tragedies from hazing and dangerous drinking in the past year since the death of Tim Piazza at the Beta Theta Pi on-campus house. In an op-ed for PennLive, Barron detailed the ...


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Greek Soldiers’ Jailing Like ‘Midnight Express’ Says Minister

Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos has reportedly described the ongoing detention of two Greek soldiers in Turkey as being reminiscent of ‘Midnight Express’. The controversial 1978 prison drama about a U.S. drug smuggler jailed in Turkey is still ...


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Greece Saw 14 Percent Jump in New Asylum Applications in 2017: Eurostat

The number of new asylum applications submitted to Greece in 2017 jumped 14 percent from the previous year, making it the country that received the highest number of new applications relative to its population among EU states for that year, Eurostat ...


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BoG governor: GREECE needs steep increase in private investments

Private investments must increase by 50% in the near future if GREECE΄s production potential is to improve, Bank of GREECE (BoG) governor Yannis Stournaras said during an event at the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) on Monday. Stournaras said reforms and privatisations must ...


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Spar Enters GREECE, Plans 350 Stores In Four Years

Spar International has announce the formation of a new Greek entity, Spar Hellas, with plans to develop more than 350 stores across GREECE in the next four years. Spar Hellas has signed a strategic cooperation with the Asteras Group, in order to develop its Spar brand presence in the country.


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Drunk Turk sentenced for crossing Greek-Turkish border

THESSALONIKI, GREECE — A Greek court gave a suspended sentence Tuesday to a Turkish national who ran across the tense Greek-Turkish border after a drinking binge. The 40-year-old man, who is of Kurdish origin, sprinted into GREECE at the northeastern Kastanies border crossing just before ...


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What’s in a Name? For Macedonia, the Key to Peace and Security

The Balkan country has been blocked from joining NATO and the European Union by Greece, which for decades has fought to keep the name Macedonia for itself.


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Egyptian president meets Greek foreign minister

Cairo, March 20 (BNA): Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi received Greek Foreign Minister Nikolaos Kotzias and discussed bilateral relations. Egyptian Presidency Spokesman Bassam Radhi said that the meeting focused on strengthening and expanding ...


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Little GREEK Hands Out Franchisee Awards

Little GREEK Fresh Grill franchise owner/operators Percy Rosemurgy and Miroslava Rafique received 2018 “Franchisee of the Year” and the “Founder's Award,” respectively, during the March Little GREEK annual meeting in Tampa. According to Nick Vojnovic, Little GREEK Fresh Grill/Little GREEK Franchise ...


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The Simple GREEK May Open Next Month

Signs are up at The Simple GREEK, a new restaurant at the Colonial Village shopping plaza near Rosslyn. Company representatives say they're hoping to open the eatery, at 1731 Wilson Blvd, in late April. The Simple GREEK serves personalized GREEK pitas or bowls, with several protein options and ...


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Carrowmena hot on heels of Greeks after emphatic home victory

Inishowen Engineering Division Two   B   Carrowmena FC                  4 Illies Res                               1 Carrowmena kept up their pursuit of leaders Greencastle with a comprehensive four one victory over Illies at the warren.   In a very poor …


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Pyatt supports release of two Greek officers, extols Greece's regional role

In Andravida for a multi-national military exercise, US Ambassador to Athens indicated that Washington is actively supportive of efforts to secure the return of two Greek army officers who have been imprisoned in a Turkish jail, and extolled Greece’s ...


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The Latest: Aid groups: Migrants stranded by EU-Turkey deal

The Latest on migrant issues facing Europe (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Rights groups have slammed a two-year deal between the European Union and Turkey that has left thousands of migrants and refugees stranded in increasingly precarious conditions on Greek islands.


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25 Greek God Names For Baby Boys

I don't know what it is, but for me, naming boys has always been so much harder than naming girls. While the possibilities for girl names seem to be endless, you sometimes have to dig a little deeper for boy names that are a little more unique. And if you ...


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GREEK Cypriot from UK voted best teacher in the world

A North London teacher of GREEK-Cypriot origin has won a competition to find the world's best teacher. Andria Zafirakou, who teaches art and textiles at Alperton Community School in Brent, came first among teachers nominated from more than 170 countries and was awarded a prize worth $1 million.


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United States working for return of GREEK soldiers

The U.S. ambassador to Greece said his country was working towards the release of two GREEK soldiers detained on Turkish soil this month, GREEK newspaper Kathimerini said. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt said on Tuesday his country was “fully engaged” in securing the return of the pair, who crossed the ...


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How GREEK farmers feed Germany's asparagus habit through the winter

That is why it is extremely rare to find white asparagus at GREEK farmers' markets, even though it tastes better than German asparagus, as Maragkosis finds. "The GREEKS do not buy asparagus at the prices achieved in Germany," he says.The only problem for the GREEKS is that the weather has to play ball.


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Aid Groups Slam EU-Turkey Deal Leaving Immigrants Trapped in Greece

BRUSSELS (AP) — Rights groups have slammed a two-year deal between the European Union and Turkey that has left thousands of migrants and refugees stranded […] The post Aid Groups Slam EU-Turkey Deal Leaving Immigrants Trapped in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.


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Egypt's Sisi discusses cooperation with Greek FM Kotzias in Cairo

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met on Tuesday in Cairo with Greek foreign minister Nikos Kotzias to discuss boosting bilateral relations, regional and international issues, as well as enhancing cooperation between Egypt, Greece and Cyprus ...


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Greece, Macedonia trade proposals in name dispute

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece and Macedonia said Tuesday they have traded proposals for the resolution of their dispute over the former Yugoslav republic's name, ahead of a meeting on the issue between the two countries' foreign ministers. The two ...


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Greece's Alpha Bank swings to Q4 loss on voluntary redundancy costs

ATHENS, March 20 (Reuters) - Greece’s fourth-largest lender by assets Alpha Bank was loss-making in October-to-December after booking extraordinary costs related to a voluntary retirement plan and fixed asset impairments, it said on Tuesday. Alpha, 11 ...


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Nova to distribute MGM films, TV series in Greece

Nova, one of Greece’s leading providers of bundled home entertainment and communication services, has signed a new agreement with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) securing rights to a selection of its most successful new and classic content. The deal, including ...


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GREEK bulker refloated off Brazil

The 77,000-dwt Kona Trader (built 2007), managed by Horizon Bulkers of Athens, got stuck in the access channel to Paranagua on 15 March, the Gazeta do Povo reported. It was carrying 62,000 tons of fertiliser. Six metres of water in bulker engine room. Read more. Port authority APPA said it had ...


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Next Assassin’s Creed set in Ancient Greece, out in 2019 claims report

… will be set in Ancient Greece. According to website Comic Book … originally meant to incorporate Ancient Greece as well as Egypt but … possible number of famous Ancient Greek characters. Either way the game …


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