Greek Government Plans Meeting Over Soccer Outbursts
The Greek government has promised to hold discussions with soccer heads after Easter week, to control inappropriate outbursts occurring at matches.
Famagusta church to celebrate Holy Friday after 58 years
A message of reconciliation will be sent by the liturgy to be held at the church of St. George Exorinos in the Turkish occupied town of Famagusta, on Good Friday, after 58 years, Mayor of Famagusta Alexis Galanos said on Wednesday, noting that exaltation and a high turnout were expected.
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Cyprus slipping on LNG plant
Cyprus may be letting plans slip for an onshore LNG plant, according to the Cyprus Mail. The Cyprus newspaper quotes Charles Ellinas, former head of the national oil and gas corporation Kretyk who notes that a confluence of developments leads one to conclude the liquid natural gas project is becoming increasingly unlikely.
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Brooklyn Bodega Employee Murdered Inside Store
A Brooklyn bodega employee was shot to death at approximately 6:45 this morning, at 427 Central Avenue in Bushwick.
PAOK - Olympiakos in yet another display of hooliganism
“Welcome to Hell,” is the way English Metro newspaper headlines yesterday's second leg of the Greek Cup semi-final between PAOK and Olympiakos.
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Tina Fey Named Face of New Garnier Skincare Line
Greek-American knockout comedian Tina Fey just landed another impressive gig!
Athenians escape capital for Easter
Recession or not, Athenians are leaving the capital in droves for Easter holidays. Trains, planes and boats are at full capacity, while traffic in the national roads leading to the countryside is queuing up.
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Suspected Terrorist Mustafa's Trial Begins
Egyptian Islamic preacher Mustafa Kamel Mustafa who is on trial due to his terrorist involvement, will testify on his own accord.
Erika Wilhelmine Knickmann Spyropoulos Appointed Illinois Arts Council Commissioner
Erika Wilhelmine Knickmann Spyropoulos has been selected as the new Commissioner of the Illinois Arts Council.
Capsized Ferry Contains 287 Missing Passengers
Relatives of the missing South Korean Sewol ferry travelers, are desperately waiting for confirmation on the whereabouts of their loved ones.
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Northern Cypriot Church Holds Good Friday Service
A Greek Orthodox Church in Northern Cyprus will hold a Good Friday service, for the first time in over fifty years.
NBG Devises Senior Unsecured Bond Sale
The National Bank of Greece is preparing to sell senior bonds, following the government's capital market reentry, after four long years.
"Conversation with Women Leaders Series" Features Olympia Dukakis
The Association of Greek American Professional Women is holding its "Conversation with Women Leaders Series" on Tuesday, April 22nd.
Man Arrested During Boston Marathon's 1 Year Anniversary
Kevin "Kayvon" Edison was arrested near the Boston Marathon's finishing mark yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of the bombings.