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Athens 2004
Olympic Flame Begins Global Journey
The sun beamed generously on ancient Olympia on Thursday, sending down ample rays to light the Olympic flame in the traditional ceremony that marks the start of the Olympic Torch relay and begins the countdown to the Olympic Games in August. The...
Athens 2004
Miller: Greece Has Main Responsibility for Security
ATHENS.- The Olympic Games are being organised by Greece, and Greece has the main responsibility for the security, US ambassador Thomas Miller said Sunday in an interview with NET state television. “The Olympic Games are being organised by...
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Hoping for Positive Outcome
ATHENS.- ANA - Deputy public order minister Christos Markoyannakis and Athens mayor Dora Bakoyanni on Sunday expressed hope for a positive outcome of the UN-sponsored Cyprus negotiations underway in Switzerland, speaking at the annual political...
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The Message of Greek Independence
By Sandra Vassos I would like to thank the Federation of Hellenic Societies for the honor of speaking on such an important day. As I was thinking about today’s event, I reflected on the usual topics that surround these important days of...
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''Terrorism'' and the 2004 Elections?
By George Gregory Forget about jobs, healthcare, social security, corporate mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, environmental degradation, budgetary problems, education costs going through the roof, and curtailment of civil liberties. These will be...
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Athens Thanks Bush
CHICAGO - World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) President Andrew A. Athens on Thursday thanked U.S. President George W. Bush for continuing the tradition of recognising Greek Independence Day by declaring March 25th a National Day of Celebration of...
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Greek Cypriots of US Reject Annan Plan
NEW YORK.- Delegates of Cyprus Federation of America Congress, that took place on Saturday in New York, decided to send letters to President Bush and Secretary General Kofi Annan, in order to express the opposition of Cypriot American citizens to...
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Another Greek American Makes a Run for US Congress
CALIFORNIA.- A notable Greek American, Harry Scolinos, an attorney and businessman, is the Republican nominee for Congress in the 29th Congressional District of California. At the Republican primary he received 58.68%, over his oppondents William...
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