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  • Piraeus Banks one-off profit masks losses

    Piraeus Bank said on Monday day that profits surged in the first quarter, after a one-off gain on the book value of its Cypriot bank operations masked the effect of rising bad loans caused by the ...

  • Three brothers mother and wife found guilty of loan-sharking in Thessaloniki

    A Thessaloniki court on Monday handed guilty verdicts to 21 of 24 defendants charged with participating in a usury ring that was one of three exposed during a police crackdown on loan sharks in northern Greece in January 2012.Among those found guilty are three brothers who are also believed to be the brains behind the ring. The ...

  • Suicide rate climbs 26.5 percent in 2011 from 2010 greatest rise in women

    A staggering 104.8 percent more women committed suicide in 2011 compared with the previous year, while the overall rate of people taking their own lives grew by 26.5 percent (from 377 to 477) in the same period, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) and non-governmental organization Klimaka.According to ELSTAT, 477 suicides were reported in 2011, out of which 393 concerned men ...

  • Doctors hold 3-hour stoppage Tuesday ahead of Thursday rally

    Doctors at public hospitals in Athens and Piraeus are expected to walk off the job from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday in protest at an appeal by the management of Evangelismos Hospital against compensation claims by specialized doctors at the Polykliniki clinic, whose back-pay demands have already been settled by a court.The action will continue on Thursday, when hospital workers are scheduled to ...

  • Greeces Turnover Index in Industry down 11.5 y-o-y in March

    The Turnover Index in Industry in March fell by 11.5 percent compared to a year earlier, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Monday.ELSTAT said that the drop was mainly down to a 51.1 percent decline in turnover in the mining and quarrying sector, while manufacturing turnover also fell by 10.7 percent.The Turnover Index in Industry for the domestic market decreased by 21.6 ...


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Tears of the Sun

Tears of the Sun

Antoine Fuquas Tears of the Sun is a deeply confused film. On the one hand, it is a harrowing, often brutally violent look at the ravages of civil war in the African nation of Nigeria, replete with horrific images of ethnic cleansing, gang rape, and mutilation. On the other hand, it is a reactionary Bruce Willis action movie, according to one hack critic, The best since Die Hard! Ot ... ...

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  • Popular Greek beach evacuated after swimmer discovers WWII artillery

    ATHENS, Greece - A surprise shell has caused a big stir at a popular Athens beach. Greek authorities evacuated the seafront Monday after a swimmer found a corroded artillery shell just 10 yards from dry land, fished it out and presented it to a lifeguard. A coast guard statement said army explosives experts were rushed to Vouliagmeni beach and safely disposed of the munition. The 30-centimetre ...

  • Restaurant Review Troy’s Kalamata Greek Grill has fast and tasty Mediterranean food

    A new menu item is the Greek Power Bowl -- a protein-packed bowl filled with Greek quinoa and vegetable salad and topped with grilled chicken. The Troy restaurant scene has just about every chain restaurant imaginable, making the dining options near endless. Those looking for a fast-casual lunch or dinner from an independent restaurant should put Kalamata on their list of restaurants to ...

  • Imported Tsipouro Health Danger

    More than 20,000,000 liters of tsipouro are illegally imported to Greece from Albania, Bulgaria and other neighboring countries, according to the Greek Federation of Spirits Producers (SEAOP), and after being named Greek they are distributed in the market. This tsipouro is dangerous for the public health, because in most cases hygiene rules are not respected during its production and ...

  • Foreign Ambassadors Visit Ancient Dodona

    Thirty ambassadors of foreign states in Greece, from European, Asian and African countries, visited the archaeological site of Dodona, and in particular its internationally renowned ancient theater. During their one-hour visit they were guided through all the Dodona monuments and expressed their admiration for the brilliance of the ancient Greek civilization. The ancient site of Dodona is ...

  • Suspect in Russian Boy’s Stabbing Detained

    Dutch hotel employee in Hersonissos, Crete, Cirino Schrijver, who was accused of the violent attack on the 12-year-old Russian boy Nikita, was arrested and transferred to a special detention facility where he will receive psychiatric treatment until his trial. The 20-year-old allegedly stabbed Nikita twenty times last week after stealing his laptop and mobile phone. He faces court charges of ...

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