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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Wednesday, 22 April, 2015 @ 01:40:48
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Uncertainty hits bookings from Germany and the UK
The political and economic uncertainty is having a growing impact on tourism in Greece, with bookings from Germany and Britain showing worrying signs in March.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_21/04/2015_549313
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In an effort to bolster crumbling budget revenues, the Finance Ministry is considering offering a 10-15 percent income tax discount for those who choose to pay their dues in a lump sum this year.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_21/04/2015_549316
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People who have sex twice a week 'earn 4.5pc more than those who don't'
Employees who have sex two or three times a week, regardless of health, earn 4.5 per cent more than those who have sex less often, new study finds
Overall, the Greek research found a clear link between higher earnings and more frequent sex.
The British study used data from 7,500 Greek nationals who took part in behavioural research about the effect of sexual activity on wages.
Dr Nick Drydakis, Reader in Economics at Anglia Ruskin University, said common psychological theories suggest that those individuals who were fulfilled at home would be more successful at work.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/11553243/People-who-have-sex-twice-a-week-earn-4.5pc-more-than-those-who-dont.html
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Heritage worth preserving? Benidorm seeks Unesco world heritage status
Spanish seaside holiday destination known for sun, sand and sangria aims to be ranked alongside Unesco sites including the Great Wall of China
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/21/heritage-worth-preserving-benidorm-seeks-unesco-world-heritage-status
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No times yet on ionionpelagos.com (http://www.ionionpelagos.com/en/content/112) but sounds likely Ionion Pelagos Lines will start running the Vasos K on the Pessada-Agios Nikolaos service on Friday, 15 May and will continue through until Tuesday, 20 October.
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Greek Deputy Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas described a dramatic situation in the country's cash reserves on Wednesday.
“We lack €400 million to cover salaries, pensions and other state expenditure,” Mardas said in a TV interview.
http://en.enikos.gr/economy/27679,We-need-400mln-to-cover-our-needs-Greek-official-says.html
Just over an hour after warning, in a TV interview, that the country was short €400 million, Greek Deputy Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas told another TV station that "pension funds have contacted us and informed us that they will deposit €400 million at the Bank of Greece."
http://en.enikos.gr/economy/27686,Deputy-Fin-Min-we-have-found-the-400-mln.html
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Never Ask Google to Translate these 22 Funny Greek Expressions (and how to use them)
Different cultures tend to produce their own phrases, and meanings aren’t always the same across borders. Here we collected 22 phrases only Greeks use that if you try to literally translate in English they won’t make sense to you. Don’t worry, we translated them properly for you so you know how to use them
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/04/18/never-ask-google-translate-funny-greek-expressions-and-how-to-use-them/
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The world is your lobster: Arthur Daley's guide to life
As George Cole turns 90, we pay tribute to his character Arthur Daley, the crafty car dealer from TV hit Minder
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/11546026/The-world-is-your-lobster-Arthur-Daleys-guide-to-life.html
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Liam Neeson accuses Britain of stealing Elgin Marbles
The Taken star tells Greek TV that there is no reason why the Parthenon sculptures should stay at the British Museum
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11554054/Liam-Neeson-accuses-Britain-of-stealing-Elgin-Marbles.html
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Cruelty to pets is rising and disturbingly inventive, warns RSPCA
One in eight of complaints about animal treatment in 2014 involved alleged deliberate and often violent cruelty to animals, animal welfare charity says
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/22/pet-cruelty-rising-rspca-warns-0
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Greece struggling under weight of migrant influx
Figures released by Greek police show arrivals jumping from a total of 11,500 in 2013 to 12,500 for the first three months of 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/22/greece-struggling-under-weight-of-migrant-influx
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Why there's little hope for Greece's unemployed
If you're out of work in Greece, there is a good chance you may never find employment again, official data suggest
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11554873/Why-theres-little-hope-for-Greeces-unemployed.html
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Never Ask Google to Translate these 22 Funny Greek Expressions (and how to use them)
Different cultures tend to produce their own phrases, and meanings aren’t always the same across borders. Here we collected 22 phrases only Greeks use that if you try to literally translate in English they won’t make sense to you. Don’t worry, we translated them properly for you so you know how to use them
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/04/18/never-ask-google-translate-funny-greek-expressions-and-how-to-use-them/ (http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/04/18/never-ask-google-translate-funny-greek-expressions-and-how-to-use-them/)
Thanks Maik - dead handy! How can I work them into my Greek lesson tomorrow??!! Think I might have lost my eggs and basket! :lol:
Tony
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Why there's little hope for Greece's unemployed
If you're out of work in Greece, there is a good chance you may never find employment again, official data suggest
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11554873/Why-theres-little-hope-for-Greeces-unemployed.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11554873/Why-theres-little-hope-for-Greeces-unemployed.html)
Very grim reading. :(
Tony