Venizelos in NY
Government vice president and foreign minister Evangelos Venizelos is in New York today in order to represent Greece in the initial phases of the 68th General Assembly of the United Nations.
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Fyssas' Murderer Faces Prosecutor
The deposition of confessed killer of hip-hop artist Pavlos Fyssas, Giorgos Roupakias has been completed after less than three hours at the prosecutor's office facing charges of manslaughter with intent and breach of law on weapons. He was remanded into custody and was eventually deposited at Korydallos prison.
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New York: The Map on Greek Education is Changing
Translation: Lisa Darilis
Registrations have come to a close at the Greek American Schools in New York and ithas generally been concluded that this education system will need changes to withstand the demands of the Greek community. Charter schools have been opened up at a time when four Greek Orthodox parish schools have ceased to operate.
- Written by jo.daril
Taliban Ambush Leaves 20 Dead, More Missing
A Taliban ambush has claimed the lives of at least 20 Afghan policemen in the remote northeastern province of Badakhshan this week. The ambush took place after official conclusion of an operation that supposedly cleared the area of the Taliban and killed more than 50 Taliban fighters.
The head of the provincial council for Badakhshan and the Wardoj district governor, where both the operation and the ambush happened, claimed that 23 Afghan policemen were killed, 21 were wounded, and another 24 are missing and thought to be held by the Taliban.
The Taliban claimed to have killed "as many as 60 Arbakis [pro-government militias], ANA soldiers, and the police" during fighting yesterday, and an additional 25 security personnel on Wednesday, according to a statement on Voice of Jihad.
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Taliban Ambush Leaves 20 Dead, More Missing
A Taliban ambush has claimed the lives of at least 20 Afghan policemen in the remote northeastern province of Badakhshan this week. The ambush took place after official conclusion of an operation that supposedly cleared the area of the Taliban and killed more than 50 Taliban fighters.
The head of the provincial council for Badakhshan and the Wardoj district governor, where both the operation and the ambush happened, claimed that 23 Afghan policemen were killed, 21 were wounded, and another 24 are missing and thought to be held by the Taliban.
The Taliban claimed to have killed "as many as 60 Arbakis [pro-government militias], ANA soldiers, and the police" during fighting yesterday, and an additional 25 security personnel on Wednesday, according to a statement on Voice of Jihad.
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
France - Iran Top Meeting
The French presidency announced today that president Francois Hollande will be meeting his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, on Tuesday, in NY, on the sidelines of the UN general assembly.
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
DEPA Signs Deal for Azeri Gas
The Public Gas Corporation DEPA has signed an agreement with Azeri state owned SOKAR and the Shah Deniz Consortium to purchase gas that will be pumped from the Shah Deniz2 field. The agreement was signed in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku.
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
New Haircut Scenario
The Greek debt is not viable, unless there is a new "haircut" is the message from a study published by DZ bank, which believes the IMF assessments are over-optimistic.
The Greek debt will fluctuate around 160% of GDP, as long as the present interest rates are maintained , is the point the bank's economist Daniel Lenz made to German newspaper "Die Welt." Dr. Lenz added that debt will be at 143% in most optimistic scenario, according to which starting in 2014 creditors will forgo interest payments.
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Church to Hire Unemployed
The Dioceses of the Church of Greece, Crete, and the Dodecanese will now be given the opportunity to hire unemployed persons with five month contracts within the framework of a European program.
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LARCO Protesters Clash with Police
Riot police used teargas to disperse protesting LARCO miners and metal workers that proceeded to take over the a national highway at 13.00 this afternoon, in protest over the possible shutdown of the company.
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Venizelos Attacks Die Zeit
Government vice president and foreign minister Evangelos Venizelos categorically refuted an article in German newspaper Die Zeit, according to which he had asked European Central Bank board member Joerg Assmusen to alter data on the Greek deficit.
Corinthia Dragnet
Twenty four arrest were made after a police sweep in the areas of Vrahati and Nemea, in Corinthia prefecture. During the sweep, police conducted spot checks on 280 persons, 109 vehicles, and 7 stores.
Golden Dawn Scrutinized by Justice
The counter-terrorist squad of Greek police (ELAS) is taking over all cases linking Golden Dawn with criminal activities, after a decision by the chief of police.
Natural Disasters Grip Mexico
At least 160 people have been killed, or are missing in Mexico after a week-long struggle with natural disasters. Hurricane Manuel reached the northwestern state of Sinaloa on Thursday, adding to the havoc. The country's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, announced that he is canceling his trip to New York to participate in the UN general assembly.