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Greek News         Russia: Compliance with UN Resolutions Is the Only Way for Cyprus' Reunification August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Moscow.-  (CNA) – Only the unwavering compliance of all countries with the UN Security Council resolutions can allow the reunification of Cyprus, Spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alexandr Lukasevic has said. Commenting on remarks by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Lukasevic said ”the Russian Federation is in favour of the strict [...]         Menendez Submits Statement for Congressional Record on the 37th Anniversary of Cyprus Invasion August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Washington – Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee submitted an official statement for the Congressional Record today commemorating the 37th Anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus on July 20, 1974. Throughout his career, Senator Menendez has demanded the withdrawal of Turkish occupation troops from the island [...]         Avgerinopoulou Meets with Greek-American Journalism Students August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Athens.- The Member of the Hellenic Parliament and Deputy Head of Environmental Policy Ms. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou had an interview with Greek-American students studying journalism at universities in the United States, who are visiting our country in the frame of the «Reinventing Greece» programs of the Non-Profit Organization “The Next Generation Initiative (HelleNext)”. The Next Generation [...]         Cyprus Stock Exchange August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Nicosia.- (CNA) – The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at Friday’s stock exchange meeting as follows: TRADED VALUE 2.698.458,85 INDEX VALUE %DIFF VALUE (€) ----- -------- ----- ------------- FTSE/CySE 20 251,22 10,14 2.646.206,25 MAIN MARKET INDEX 737,16 10,78 2.623.088,57 PARALLEL MARKET INDEX 788,89 0,91 1.141,62 INVESTMENT COMPANIES MARKET INDEX 546,05 5,61 18.476,29 [...]         Athens Exchange Weekly Review August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Stocks soared during the last trading session of the week at the Athens Stock Exchange, as the market welcomed a Eurozone agreement on resolving the Greek debt crisis and supporting the domestic banking system. The composite index of the market ended 5.91 pct higher at 1,286.15 points for a net gain of 9.04 pct in [...]         Faith Endowment Expands Support of "Birthright Hellas" Scholarship Programs August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   New York.- This summer, FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism will continue to underwrite a series of financial aid scholarships to students traveling to Ionian Village to experience Greece through its Birthright Hellas program. FAITH announced that it has awarded financial aid scholarships to 54 young people to participate in Ionian Village. Located in [...]         National Council Denounces Erdogan's Statements August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Nicosia.-  The National Council, top advisory body to the President of the Republic on the handling of the Cyprus problem, has unanimously and unreservedly condemned the "unacceptable and provocative" statements by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayiip Erdogan during his recent illegal visit to Cyprus Turkish occupied areas. In a joint statement issued after its meeting [...]         Hamptons Greek Festival Draws Great Crowds for Great Food, Music, and Fun on Long Island's East End August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Southampton, NY – The parishioners of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons welcomed friends and neighbors from far and wide to share the sights, sounds and flavors of their Hellenic tradition at the Hamptons Greek Festival, which was held July 7-10, 2011. For the last 25 years, the Hamptons Greek Festival has opened its [...]         On the 37th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   By Philip Christopher On the 37th Year of the invasion and occupation of Cyprus, the people of Cyprus are commemorating not only the invasion of 1974, but the loss of lives due to the naval base blast. We, the overseas Cypriots, will continue the fight for our brothers and sisters in Cyprus, and we will [...]         Bill to Return Property to U.S. Citizens Offered in the U.S. Congress August 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM   Washington, DC — U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) introduced a bill backed by the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) on July 20, 2011 that aims to turn over property that rightfully belongs to the Cypriots and others like U.S. citizens. H.R.2597, the American Owned Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act, will enable U.S. citizens who own [...]             This email was sent to pkaramhtsos.greeknews@blogger.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Create Account Unsubscribe Here