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WASHINGTON, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso issued the following joint statement on the result of the Greek elections: The Greek people have spoken. We fully respect their democratic choice. We are hopeful that the election results will allow a government to be formed quickly. Today, we salute the courage and resilience of the Greek citizens, fully aware of the sacrifices...
NEW YORK, March 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Solidarity with Greece" is the theme of the annual Greek Independence Day Parade, organized by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York. The organization has dedicated its resources in promoting support and solidarity for its motherland, Greece, which has suffered through an economic crisis. The President of the Federation, Elias Tsekerides, stated that the purpose of this year's parade and main goal is to "do...
The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York Announces Annual Parade Details to be held on Sunday, March 27, 2011NEW YORK, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York is proud to announce the details surrounding the annual and highly anticipated 2011 Greek Independence Day Parade. This year marks the 73rd year that the Greek Independence Day Parade will take place on New York's famed Fifth Avenue, starting at 64th and...
TAU researcher uncovers origins of Greek trade city in Egypt's Nile delta regionNaukrtis, a Greek trade emporium on Egyptian soil, has long captured the imagination of archaeologists and historians. Not only is the presence of a Greek trading settlement in Egypt during the 7th and 6th century B.C.E. surprising, but the Greeks that lived there in harmony hailed from several Greek states which traditionally warred amongst themselves.Dr. Alexander Fantalkin of Tel Aviv University's Department of...
In the news release, Greek American Association Urges J.Lo. to Cancel Gig in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus, issued 08-Jul-2010 by American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the original release was incomplete. The complete, corrected release follows: J.Lo Urged to Cancel Gig in Turkish-occupied Cyprus by Leading Greek American Association WASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The leading membership-based association...
By Richard C. LewisPROVIDENCE, Rhode Island -- An underwater explorer who found the Titanic and a team of international scientists will soon survey waters off the Greek island of Crete for clues to a once-powerful Bronze Age-era civilization.The expedition about 75 miles northwest of Crete aims to learn more about the Minoans, who flourished during the Bronze Age, and seeks to better understand seafaring four millennia ago, the scientists said.U.S. researchers say the Minoans were engaged in...
By Karolos Grohmann ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek and Turkish F-16 fighters collided on Tuesday while shadowing each other over the southern Aegean, where the two NATO allies have long disputed control over airspace. Greece and Turkey, which have come to the brink of war in the past over territorial disputes in the region, gave starkly differing accounts of the crash. But both hurried to limit damage to ties that have warmed markedly in the last six years. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said it...
By Karolos Grohmann ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek and Turkish F-16 fighter jets collided in mid-air on Tuesday while shadowing each other in the southern Aegean, where the two NATO allies have long disputed control over airspace. The exact circumstances of how the two planes crashed, in an area where aircraft of the two age-old rivals frequently harass each other in close maneuvers, were not immediately clear. The Turkish military said the crash was caused by a Greek fighter interfering in...
