Queensboro Bridge Climber Turns Himself In
Brooklyn artist Brendan Fagan, who posted a YouTube video of himself climbing the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, turned himself in to police today.
New Democracy's far right wing
Evangelos Venizelos' reference to “far right pockets,” in New Democracy and his statements about how such phenomena should be inadmissible in the government was an obvious reference to close circles around the Prime Minister. The issue is problematic for PASOK and for many in New Democracy who do not like the idea that government cadres have a “hard right wing agenda.”
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Golden Dawn's Pappas and Lagos to remain in jail
The appeals council has decided to extending the pre-trial detention of members of the Golden Dawn, Christos Pappas and Yannis Lagos for another six months.
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Byzantine monastery located in Negev desert
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced a few days ago that a 1,500 year-old Byzantine monastery with large floor mosaics has been discovered near a Bedouin village by the name of Hura, in the Negev Desert, near Horbat Hur, a Byzantine settlement.
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Ensign Baltakos turns self in
The son of former cabinet secretary general Panos Baltakos, coast guard frogman, Dimitris Baltakos, turned himself in, at Coast Guard headquarters, Friday morning.
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Varopoulou to head Hellenic Foundation for Culture
The board of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture, during its latest meeting, decided to establish a branch in Nicosia, in a building offered by the government of Cyprus. The board also decided to place Eleni Varopoulou as director of the HFC's branch in Berlin, replacing Eleftherios Oikonomou.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Report
The American job market hit a high last month, as the private sector renewed all jobs lost from the financial crisis of 2008.
"The Final Payoff" Greek Film Selected at WorldFest
"The Final Payoff" is a formal selection at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, that kicks off today!
Public Power Corp Receives 2.2 Billion Euro Loan
Greece's biggest electricity provider, Public Power Corp SA, received a 2.2 billion-euro syndicated loan to refinance its deficit.
New Democracy & PASOK Protect Political Security
Deputy Prime Minister and PASOK head Evangelos Venizelos conducted dialogue with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras today, in an effort to protect governmental security.
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German Finance Minister Remarks on Greek Progress
Today, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble remarked on the significance of showing respect for "what is being endured" by Greece.
David Letterman Announces 2015 Retirement
"Late Show" host David Letterman announced his retirement during today's show taping.
WW II Bomb Kills 7 Thai Workers
Bangkok scrapyard employees accidentally set off a World War II bomb yesterday, resulting in the deaths of seven people.
Maria Callas Museum's 2015 Opening, Athens
Today, Athens confirmed the capital's intention to design the Maria Callas Museum.