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Berkeley professor's ex-wife arrested in his slaying in Greece
Los Angeles Times
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July 16, 2025
Greek authorities arrested the ex-wife of a UC Berkeley professor in connection with his slaying in Athens earlier this month. Marketing professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski was fatally shot July 4 in the Agia Paraskevi district of Athens, authorities...
Attack on West Bank Christian town stirs calls for Israeli government to curb settler violence
Religion News Service
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July 16, 2025
JERUSALEM (RNS) — For years, extremist Israeli settlers have tried to intimidate the small clusters of Bedouin — Muslim tribal desert dwellers — living on the outskirts of Taybeh, the only fully Christian town in the West Bank. In the past two...
Greek Shipping Companies Linked to Sanctioned Iranian Oil Smuggling Network
To Vima
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July 16, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday imposed sanctions on a network led by Kurdish Iraqi-British businessman Salim Ahmed Said, unveiling a long-running oil smuggling operation that disguised...
Greek FM holds talks in Tripoli amid maritime dispute
Libyan Express
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July 15, 2025
From dispute to dialogue: Greece and Libya explore common groundGreek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis conducted official meetings in Tripoli on Monday, where he met with Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed al-Menfi, Prime Minister...
Through captive eyes: The cruel journey to the New Orleans slave market
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 16, 2025
Editor’s note: The following report is part of a Verite News series: “Devil’s Bargain: How the slave trade built and sustained New Orleans” “In the same way that Detroit is shorthand for auto manufacturing and Hollywood is shorthand for...
Kimberly Guilfoyle Approved by Senate Committee as US Ambassador to Greece
Greek Reporter
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July 16, 2025
Image of Kimberly Guilfoyle. Credit: Greek Reporter On Wednesday, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the nomination of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the next US Ambassador to Greece. The committee voted in her favor by a majority following...
YOTEL and Valpre Capital to launch 113-unit YOTELPAD aparthotel across Athens city centre
Europe Real Estate
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Branded Flex Living concept taps into rising demand as city curbs short-term lets and attracts international capital YOTEL has unveiled plans to open its first property in Greece through a new partnership with London-based investment manager...
Athens News Matters: July 5th, 2025
WUGA - Georgia
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Commissioner Myers worries for future of some public projects after budget passage The Athens-Clarke County Commission passed a controversial budget last month to guide government spending this year. Some residents objected to its use of funds...
Beauty, Power, Art, and Finance
Yale Insights
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July 16, 2025
Q: What is the relationship between art and finance? The relationship between finance and art has always gone both directions. In a practical sense, artists have long depended on patrons, especially in order to produce large works. And the...
US Ambassador, Church Leaders, and Press Association Condemn Escalating West Bank Attacks
Media Line
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July 16, 2025
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, senior Christian clerics, and the Foreign Press Association (FPA) have condemned a series of violent incidents in the West Bank in recent weeks, including the killing of a Palestinian American, the torching...
ETC: Greece a Top Summer 2025 Pick, Draws First-Time Visitors
Greek Travel Pages
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July 16, 2025
Photo source: Visit Greece Greece remains one of the most appealing destinations for Europeans planning to travel this summer, ranking fourth in the latest European Travel Commission (ETC) sentiment study. According to the ETC’s “Monitoring...
Fake Antique Appraisers Arrested for Targeting Elderly Women in Northern Athens
To Vima
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July 16, 2025
Greek police have arrested two individuals accused of posing as professional antique appraisers to steal valuable items from elderly women in affluent northern suburbs of Athens. A 42-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man are believed to be members...
Boscov's to host charity event ahead of Greece Ridge Mall grand opening
WHAM - New York
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Greece, N.Y. — Boscov's is set to make a memorable entrance into The Mall at Greece Ridge by hosting a special community event. The family-owned department store hosted a luncheon Tuesday to open registration for local nonprofits to participate in...
From Factories to Fintech: How This Harvard MBA Is Bringing AI to Real‑World Commerce
Tech Times
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July 16, 2025
In a world captivated by trillion-parameter models and generative AI breakthroughs, some of the most meaningful innovation in artificial intelligence is happening far from research labs or investor pitch decks. It's unfolding in the subtle...
Jonas Valančiūnas 'absolutely' expected to play for Nuggets despite interest from Greek club, per team exec
CBS Sports - Florida
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July 16, 2025
The Denver Nuggets officially acquired veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Saric. Although the 33-year-old Valančiūnas still has two years remaining on his contract, he reportedly drew interest from...
Brothers Deli in Wakefield closes after decades in business
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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July 16, 2025
Restaurants The cafeteria-style restaurant was called an "institution" in Wakefield. By Katelyn Umholtz July 16, 2025 | 1:39 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social...
Chevron-Greece Energy Talks Gain Significance Amid Libya Dispute
To Vima
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July 16, 2025
The Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, held a phone call with Chevron’s Vice President of Global Exploration, Liz Schwarze, on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 15, according to official sources. During the call, Chevron...
Greek primary budget surplus beats target in the first half
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 15, 2025
Greece recorded a primary budget surplus of 4.67 billion euros ($5.46 billion) in the six months through June, more than double its targeted surplus of 2.24 billion euros, provisional data from the finance ministry showed on Tuesday. The primary...
Greece Defends Energy Rights, Strengthens U.S. Ties Amid Libya Dispute
To Vima
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July 15, 2025
Greece is unwavering in its commitment to exercise its sovereign rights in hydrocarbon development, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated in a televised interview as he announced the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of Energy...
The Media Line: US Ambassador, Church Leaders, and Press Association Condemn Escalating West Bank Attacks
SRN News
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July 16, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix US Ambassador, Church Leaders, and Press Association Condemn Escalating West Bank Attacks By The Media Line Staff US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, senior Christian clerics, and the Foreign Press Association (FPA) have...