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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Migration: GREECE wants EU to 'share the burden'

As alternate minister for citizens' protection, Koumoutsakos is responsible for dealing with migration in GREECE. In the interview, Koumoutsakos said ...


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Strong winds to temporarily subside in GREECE

The strong northerly winds are going to significantly subside on Wednesday, the meteo service of Athens National Observatory said, according to ANA ...


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Light mag. 4.4 earthquake

Date & time: Wednesday, 14 August 2019 13:54 UTC Magnitude: 4.4. Depth: 32.0 km. Epicenter latitude / longitude: 39.39°N / 19.94°E (GREECE)


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GREECE Is Beating Its Peers

If what goes up must come down, then what goes down must go up. Surprisingly, the latter trend has taken former bad news magnet GREECE from the ...


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Women's Basketball Gears Up for GREEK Tour

PHILADELPHIA - For two weeks, the Drexel women's basketball team has been hard at work on the court, practicing and preparing for an international ...


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Honor Roll: GREECE Blue Knights Marching Band

GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — Today our Honor Roll spotlight shines on the students in the GREECE Blue Knights Marching Band. They held a bottle and ...


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Gigi Hadid Getting Flak for Controversial Instagram Post After Being Robbed in Greece

Gigi Hadid has landed herself in hot water with some of her fans after telling them to not go to the island of Mykonos, Greece. Posting on her disposable camera Instagram, which is separate from her ...


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Desperate bid to save animals as wildfire ravages GREEK Island

'Precious' mountain wildlife has been destroyed by a fire that has been raging through the GREEK Island of Evia since the early hours of Tuesday.


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Restaurant review: Hydra Estiatorio steps up GREEK food in the city

Leonard Cohen wasn't alone being enchanted by Hydra, the GREEK island where he met and loved the lovely Marianne, enshrined in song. She, too ...


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HFS Presents Free Outdoor Screening of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Sept. 6

ASTORIA – The Hellenic Film Society USA in association with the New York City Parks Department presents a free outdoor screening of My Big Fat […] The post HFS Presents Free Outdoor Screening of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Sept. 6 appeared first on The National Herald.


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Urgent measures to reduce flight delays at airports in GREECE during peak season

GREECE'S transport ministry this week issued urgent measures to reduce increasingly long delays for flights at various airports around the country, ...


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Massive Wildfires Sweep Across GREEK Island of Evia

Live from the GREEK island of Evia, as massive wildfires rage. According to reports, three villages which are poised to be engulfed by the destructive ...


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European Union sending firefighting support to GREECE

GREECE'S Civil Protection Secretary General confirmed that the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism have sent air assistance to fight a fire in ...


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EU to help GREECE fight wildfires with new rescEU system

With seasonal forest and brush fires raging on the Greek island of Evia, west of Athens, the European Union has mobilised water tanker aeroplanes ...


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More than 35 million passengers move through GREEK airports

According to the Civil Aviation authority, GREEK airports saw a 4.7% increase in passenger traffic reaching over 35 million passengers. Passenger ...


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Firefighters aided by water-drops to tackle massive GREEK wildfire

Firefighters backed by water-dropping planes and helicopters are battling a wildfire burning through a protected nature reserve on the GREEK island of ...


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Roundup: GREEK PM calls for stronger EU cooperation to tackle natural disasters

EVIA, Greece, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Amid ongoing efforts to extinguish a destructive wildfire, GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday ...


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Volunteers rescue dozens of animals from Evia fire, some need foster

Volunteers from animal welfare organizations did not hesitate a moment and rushed to the forest fire on Evia to rescue animals: farming animals, domesticated, strays, wildlife. Many need now a foster home even for a week or so. Tuesday afternoon, members of ART – Animal Rescue Team arrived in the area and tried to save … The post Volunteers rescue dozens of animals from Evia fire, some need foster appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Forester to ANA: Greece Needs to Create Mixed Forests with Imported Fire-Resistant Species

Greece needs to implement its national forest policy on mixed tree planting, including species that may be non-native but fire resistant, forest specialist and forester […] The post Forester to ANA: Greece Needs to Create Mixed Forests with Imported Fire-Resistant Species appeared first on The National Herald.


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Fire resurges on GREECE'S Evia, challenges firefighters

ATHENS (Reuters) - Aircraft and firefighters on the ground fought a blaze that burned large tracts of pristine pine forest on the Greek island of Evia on ...


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Former heads of GREEK competition authority resort to CoS

The former head and deputy head of the Competition Commission, Vassiliki Thanou and Anna Nakou, have appealed to the country's highest ...


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Wet weather to ease heat in northern GREECE as of Wednesday

Wet weather to ease heat in northern GREECE as of Wednesday. × ... The sunny weather in northern GREECE will give way to heavy rain, thunderstorms ...


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Villages evacuated as GREEK officials work to put out huge wildfire

Athens — Aircraft sprayed water early on Wednesday in a bid to douse the flames of a huge wildfire on the GREEK island of Evia that had prompted the ...


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Massive Wildfire On GREEK Island, Several Villages Evacuated

Makrymalli, Greece: Firefighters on the GREEK island of Evia were still battling Wednesday to contain a fire that has caused massive damage to a ...


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EU countries send fire fighting aircraft for Evia forest fire

Spain and Italy sent fire fighting aircraft to the forest fire on Evia after Greece submitted a request at the European Civil Protection on Tuesday European Commissioner Christos Stylianides who is visitng Athens on Wednesday estimated that according to his experience as Commissioner and the wildfires he saw in many places, the condition on Evia … The post EU countries send fire fighting aircraft for Evia forest fire appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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rescEU assets mobilised to help GREECE fight devastating forest fires

Following a request for assistance from GREECE on 13 August 2019, rescEU assets have been mobilised to tackle forest fires ravaging several areas of ...


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Hundreds of tourists stranded on GREECE'S Aegean island of Samothraki

Over 1,000 tourists have been stranded on the Greek island of Samothraki since last week due to problems with ferry services topped by strong winds ...


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Greece fires update: Latest travel advice

A major wildfire is burning on the Greek island of Evia, where hundreds of people were evacuated from four villages and a monastery. Water-dropping planes and helicopters have continued flights over ...


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Grand Rapids GREEK Festival kicks off Friday

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Friday marks the start of the Grand Rapids GREEK Festival. The festival runs August 16-18 at Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox ...


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Two Greece residents accused of torturing a puppy

Two Greece residents accused of torturing a puppy The 6-month-old Yorkie mix had to be euthanized because its injuries were so severe. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: ...


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Maria: The History Behind Greece’s Most Popular Female Name

“The Dormition of the Virgin Mary” by Gherardo Starnina. Wikimedia Commons As Greeks around the world prepare to celebrate “Summer Easter” on Thursday, as the Dormition of the Virgin Mary ...


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Firefighting planes battle blaze on Greek island of Evia

ATHENS, GREECE (AP) — Greek firefighters backed by water-dropping planes and helicopters were battling a wildfire burning through a protected ...


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GREECE: major wildfire 'brought under control'

By John Carr. The fire has devastated a large area in the centre of Evia, which is a long island off the east Greek coast, and the location of many ...


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GREEK scientist behind promising Ebola cure

An experimental drug developed by a US-based team of researchers led by a GREEK scientist has been shown to dramatically improve survival rates ...


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Meteo Weather Warning: Rain, Storms, Hail and powerful Winds Aug 15-16

Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued an urgent weather warning of rainfalls, strong thunderstorms, hail and powerful winds for August 15-16, 2019. Analytically regions affected by the bad weather front are: Thursday, August 15   As of noon: West and Central Macedonia, Thessaly and gradually also East Macedonia. The weather phenomena will weaken at night. … The post Meteo Weather Warning: Rain, Storms, Hail and powerful Winds Aug 15-16 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Unearthed inscription links Artemis to Amarynthos sanctuary

A partially preserved inscription linking the ancient Greek goddess Artemis with the ancient town of Amarynthos was found in Paleochoria, Evia, 2 km east of the modern-day town with the same name, the Ministry of Culture said in a press release. The fragmentary inscription, “… of Artemis in Amarynthos”, was reused in a Roman-era fountain, … The post Unearthed inscription links Artemis to Amarynthos sanctuary appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Wildfires rage through forests on Greek island of Evia

Watch how flames tore through an untouched pine forest, leaving devastation in their wake. Share this with Email Facebook Messenger Messenger Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp LinkedIn ...


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It's raining multicolored plastic in the Rocky Mountains, according to scientists

[Rocky Mountains]Wikimedia Commons * Microplastics are found in even the most remote parts of our planet. * According to new research from the US Geological Survey, plastic particles are currently being found in the Rocky Mountains. * Plastic shards, beads, and fibers were identified in more than 90% of rainwater samples taken from across Colorado, including at more than 3,000 metres high in Rocky Mountain National Park * "I think the most important result that we can share with the American public is that there's more plastic out there than meets the eye," Lead US Geologic Survey researcher Gregory Weatherbee told The Guardian. "It's in the rain, it's in the snow. It's a part of our environment now." * Microplastics have been described as a significant threat to marine life and have been found in rivers, oceans and Arctic regions. * Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories. It's raining multicolored plastic in the Rocky Mountains, according to the latest research that suggests microplastics are found in even the most remote parts of our planet. Plastic shards, beads, and fibers were identified in more than 90% of rainwater samples taken from across Colorado, including at more than 3,000 metres high in Rocky Mountain National Park, according to researchers from the US Geological Survey.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: Nxivm leader Keith Raniere has been convicted. Here's what happened inside his sex-slave ring that recruited actresses and two billionaire heiresses. SEE ALSO: * Comedian Sarah Silverman says she was was fired from a new movie over a blackface photo from 2007 * Gigi Hadid says she 'wouldn't recommend' the Greek island of Mykonos after she and sister Bella got robbed * 'Friends' episodes are coming to theaters with bonus content to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary


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Greek Tax Inspectors Go Back in Time to Hunt Evaders

ATHENS – There’s been so many crackdowns on tax cheats in Greece you’d need a computer to keep score but now inspectors said they will […] The post Greek Tax Inspectors Go Back in Time to Hunt Evaders appeared first on The National Herald.


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Passenger Traffic in Greek Airports 4.7% Up in the Jan-July 2019

Passenger traffic in Greek airports grew 4.7 pct totaling 35,525,166 passengers in the first seven months of 2019 from 33,923,504 in the corresponding period last […] The post Passenger Traffic in Greek Airports 4.7% Up in the Jan-July 2019 appeared first on The National Herald.


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GREEK island suffers 'terrible' wildfires

Hundreds of villagers have been evacuated as firefighters battle the flames in Evia, the country's second biggest island. The blaze which covered ...


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A burger that could transport you to the Greek islands

The rich flavor of lamb makes for an exceptional burger experience. We decided to pair delicately spiced ground-lamb patties with a colorful beet tzatziki, pan-seared halloumi cheese and a drizzle of ...


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Greece Wildfire Burning Out of Control In Nature Preserve Forces Evacuation of Hundreds

A state of emergency was declared Tuesday for the area affected by the fire, while Greece called on the European civil protection system for assistance. Italy and Croatia pledged four firefighting ...


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Greece wildfires: Hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle three huge blazes on island

Hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate their homes after three huge wildfires devastated a Greek island. Water-dropping planes and helicopters have been deployed to the island of Evia, where ...


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GREEK PM arrives at fire-ravaged Evia island

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday visited the GREEK island of Evia where a huge wildfire prompted the evacuation of villages and ...


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Greece wildfires leave blackened forests in their wake

Hundreds of villagers are evacuated as flames ravage a dense forest on the Greek island of Evia.


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Samothraki: Hundreds of tourists stranded due to transport failure

Hundreds of tourists remain stranded on the island of Samothraki – Samohtrace – in the North Aegean Sea, since a week due to failure of ferries to transfer them to the port of Alexandroupolis on the mainland. The situation is a drag for visitors and locals who report of shortages in food, fuel and medicines. … The post Samothraki: Hundreds of tourists stranded due to transport failure appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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A Rare and Ancient Mosaic from a GREEK Synagogue Goes on Display

First discovered in the 19th century, the mosaic floor of a destroyed synagogue on the GREEK island of Aegina has recently been made available for ...


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Ecological disaster on GREEK island as fire burns on

Firefighters on the GREEK island of Evia were still battling Wednesday to contain a fire that has caused massive damage to a pristine mountain wildlife ...


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Water-dropping planes resume flights after evacuation of villages in on GREEK island

EVIA, Greece, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Water-dropping helicopters resumed flights on Wednesday after a huge wildfire on the GREEK island of Evia caused ...


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