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Monday, February 3, 2020
Refugee father gives chilling plea after children tear gassed in clashes on Greek island
Refugees were sent fleeing after clashes during a protest forced authorities to fire tear gas on the Greek island of Lesbos today (February 3). Residents of the port town of Mytilini were protesting ...
Prehistoric finds on GREEK island of Santorini hint at tsunami before volcano eruption
Inside it was found a Proto Cycladic female figurine of the Spedos variety in a supine position (Photo Source: GREEK Ministry of Culture and Sports).
Snow expected in GREECE, as weather forecast to deteriorate from Wednesday
After the recent warm weather pattern, cold air masses will descend upon GREECE with main features including a significant drop in temperature, ...
Lesbos: Tear gas fired as migrants hold protest over conditions
Greek police attempted to break up angry protests over conditions for migrants on the Greek island.
Leonard Cohen Lives on Forever on GREEK Island of Hydra
The great Canadian musician's many GREEK fans especially will rejoice, since the beautifully-shot video is entirely shot on Hydra island, Cohen's literal ...
GREEK President hosts reception in honor of the diplomatic corps
Pavlopoulos, along with Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and the general secretary of the GREEK Presidency Giorgos Gennimatas, welcomed the ...
Strategic partnership for EY GREECE and InvestGR
Ernst & Young GREECE (EY GREECE) on Monday announced the signing of a three-year strategic partnership agreement with the InvestGR Forum: ...
British tourists prefer GREECE for 2020 despite Brexit
British tourists are not being deterred at all by the conclusion of Brexit, as they are planning to increase their travels to continental Europe in 2020, with ...
This could be America's smallest restaurant
It occupies just 12 square feet of space and is stocked with pasta bowls, wrap sandwiches, Greek yogurt with fruit, and salads packaged in recyclable jars. These wholesome dishes are dispensed from a vending machine called Farmer's Fridge.
Greece: Stefania will sing in Rotterdam!
Kalispera Athens! As the revelation of this year’s Eurovision participants from their respective countries is well and truly underway, it’s time for Greece to unveil who will defend their colors on ...
GREEK minister meets with UEFA president in Switzerland
Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis met with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin in Switzerland, as part of the government's efforts to restart ...
Drone Delivery in GREECE But Not The Kind You Might Think Of
Guards at Trikala prison in Trikala, GREECE successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle two packages containing mobile phones and related ...
James Franco, Kendall Jenner, And 18 Other Celebrities Who Partied In Mykonos, GREECE
On the azure waters of the Aegean Sea is the island of Mykonos. While the country of GREECE has always been a tourist destination, this picturesque ...
'GREECE can resolve disputes with Turkey to help both'
ATHENS. Athens and Ankara can resolve their differences to the benefit of both, said GREECE'S foreign minister on Monday. “I truly believe that GREECE ...
GREECE to grant provisional social security number to asylum seekers
Five key ministries on Monday signed a joint decision to grant a provisional social security number to all migrants who have applied for asylum in ...
Stefania to represent GREECE in Rotterdam!
The wait is over! After much speculation, ERT has confirmed that the rumours are indeed true – Stefania will represent GREECE in Rotterdam.
GREECE wants to hold CBM talks with Turkey on Feb. 17-21
The Greek government wants to hold technical talks with Turkey on the confidence-building measures on February 17 to 21, or alternatively at the ...
Stefania to sing 'SUPERG!RL' for Greece at Eurovision 2020
In June 2019, Stefania performed at the MAD VMA, the biggest and most popular award show in Greece, singing a special version of the song Con Calma with Ilenia Williams and Konnie Metaxa.
Saudi King, Crown Prince Receive Greek Prime Minister in Riyadh
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Monday Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They discussed bilateral relations and ways to develop them in ...
In The Kitchen: Fresh and Tasty Greek Bowls
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s been a little over a year since we’ve seen Emily Chamness from The Simple Greek in our kitchen and we are so glad to have her back. The fresh and tasty food at The Simple ...
Emotional scenes as Greek police tear gas migrants protesting against tougher asylum rules
Thousands of migrants brandishing placards with 'freedom' written on them protested against tougher new asylum rules on Greek island of Lesbos. Clashes erupted after police blocked protesters who were ...
Strong presence of warships in East Mediterranean Sea – MAP
Warships from several countries are currently in the East Mediterranean Sea, according to a map designed by the energy markets website petroleum economist. The map shows maritime delimitation in the area as well as the location of frigates and other warships from Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, US, France, Egypt and Germany. According to the publishers, the … The post Strong presence of warships in East Mediterranean Sea – MAP appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece 2020: Starving child faints after unemployed parents pay taxes
A starving student recently collapsed on the way home and fell to the ground in front of the eyes of stunning passersby. The incident took place in Pyrgos, southern Peloponnese. According to local media, both parents are unemployed and had hardly any money left after they paid their taxes to the state. The teenager girl … The post Greece 2020: Starving child faints after unemployed parents pay taxes appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece, Nepal borders remain open for Chinese nationals: envoys
A view of the Santorini island in Greece Photo: VCG Greece and Nepal will not restrict Chinese nationals from entering their countries due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Envoys from both countries ...
GREEK Shipping Minister Tables Broad Draft Bill in Parliament
GREEK Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis tabled a comprehensive draft bill in parliament this week covering shipping, ports, marine tourism, island ...
The resurrection of St. Raphael's
Abbess Tabitha is to the GREEK Orthodox faithful what the late Mother ... like many local GREEKS, been supportive of the St. Raphael's rebuild, and after ...
New road map puts ministers to the test
Dubbed “GREECE Forward,” the National Reform Plan codifies the key priorities of each ministry, with the ultimate goal of improving the daily life of ...
Medical Tourism: First artificial iris-glaucoma operation in GREECE
Surgeons at the Ophthalmological Clinic of the General Hospital of Corfu have successfully combined the implantation of an artificial iris with a ...
Pioneering Artificial Iris Surgery Takes Place in Corfu, GREECE Hospital
Surgeons at the Ophthalmological Clinic of the General Hospital of Corfu (Kerkyra) Island in GREECE announced on Monday that an innovative major ...
Greek capital controls send ripples across global financial markets
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Bracing for the Greek exit
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Building Discovered at Greece's Asclepeion of Epidaurus
ATHENS, GREECE—Traces of a building have been discovered at the Asclepeion of Epidaurus, according to The Greek Reporter. In antiquity, people traveled to Epidaurus, which is located on the ...
Amazon Creating ”CloudFront Edge” Site in Athens, Greece
Photo credit: twitter.com/pierrakakis Greek Minister of Digital Governance Kyriakos Pierrakakis met with senior executives from Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon, on Monday to talk about the ...
GREEK “office king” of Romania cashes in EUR 330 mln from Globalworth exit
GREEK investor Ioannis Papalekas, who founded the biggest office development and investment company active in Romania – Globalworth, has sold ...
Tindersticks
Popular British alt rock act Tindersticks returns to GREECE after a sold-out show in Athens last summer for a single concert at the Thessaloniki Concert ...
Jack Savoretti
British-Italian crooner Jack Savoretti visits GREECE for a concert at the Iera Odos live venue in the center of Athens. Savoretti gained great popularity in ...
North Macedonia: Migrants allegedly held to ransom, abused
... from reaching the island's main town of Mytilene during a demonstration on the northeastern Aegean island of Lesbos, GREECE, on Monday, Feb.
EU Commission approves €223 million fund to boost ultrafast broadband in GREECE
The European Commission approved on Friday a €223 million funding of an ultrafast broadband project in GREECE that will provide fast internet access ...
GREECE Issues Commemorative Coins for 2500th Anniversary of Battle of Thermopylae
GREECE will soon issue two commemorative coins to mark 2500 years since the historic battle of Thermopylae, fought in 480 BC. Their official ...
GREECE steps up military presence on its border with Turkey
GREECE has boosted the number of police and soldiers along its border in an effort to stop the arrival of new waves of refugees from Turkey.
Tsipras Starts Laconia Tour, Meets with Oil Producers in Southern Greece
SPARTI, Greece – SYRIZA leader paid a visit to the olive oil cooperative of Petrina in Laconia prefecture on Monday, the first stop of a […] The post Tsipras Starts Laconia Tour, Meets with Oil Producers in Southern Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
Afghani Asylum Seekers Protest Delays in Applications, Camp at Greek Island Main Harbor in Protest
MORIA, Lesvos – Some 2,000 Afghani nationals residing at Lesvos island’s Moria refugee reception and identification center on Monday protested delays in the processing of […] The post Afghani Asylum Seekers Protest Delays in Applications, Camp at Greek Island Main Harbor in Protest appeared first on The National Herald.
US Embassy Official Talks about Investments with Thessaloniki Mayor
THESSALONIKI – The United States wants to retain the dynamic of the progress achieved in its relations with Greece, especially in northern Greece, Deputy Chief […] The post US Embassy Official Talks about Investments with Thessaloniki Mayor appeared first on The National Herald.
Greece to open up wreck of Titanic’s sister ship to divers
Divers will be able to visit the sister ship of the Titanic under plans to ease restrictions on some of Europe’s most coveted underwater wrecks. The Britannic, which was requisitioned and converted ...
Coronavirus: Greece to accelerate recruitment of medical staff in hospitals, labs, entrance gates
Greece has decided to accelerate the recruitment of health personnel as one of the alert measures of the country to deal with possible infections of coronavirus. This was decided at the meeting of the National Public Health Council on Monday with the aim to shield Greece against the disease.. Recruited will be doctors, nurses, paramedics … The post Coronavirus: Greece to accelerate recruitment of medical staff in hospitals, labs, entrance gates appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Mitsotakis: The time is right for Saudi Arabia to invest in Greece
Al Qasabi invited the Greek side to suggest a list of potential investment opportunities for Saudi businessmen
Greek Health Body Issues Coronavirus Guidelines to Hotels, Cruise ships & Airlines
The Greek National Public Health Organization (EODY) and the Ministry of Health posted signs with guidelines about the new coronavirus at Athens International Airport. Photo Source: @eody More ...
Greek Law Enforcers Investigating Alleged Poisoning Of Ex-Prosecutor General Shokin With Mercury
Law enforcers of the Hellenic Republic are carrying out an investigation into alleged poisoning of former prosecutor general of Ukraine, Viktor Shokin, with mercury. Ukrainian News agency learnt this ...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince holds meeting with Greek PM in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting in Riyadh on Monday with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis where they discussed aspects of bilateral relations across various ...