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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Alicia Keys adds second night at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles

Fresh off of hosting the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, R&B singer-songwriter, pianist and body-positive activist Alicia Keys has announced a second show at The ...


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GREECE sends Dutch Stefania Liberakakis to Eurovision

Stefania Liberakakis will represent GREECE in Rotterdam. The 17-year old girl, born and raised in Utrecht but from Greek descent, will sing the song ...


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Study to control invasive mink population in northwestern lakes of GREECE

Hundreds of traps on floating platforms are to be placed in two protected areas, in the Prespes Lakes and the Lake of Kastoria, as well as the banks of ...


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GREEK Foreign Minister meets with Italian counterpart in Rome

GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias met on Tuesday with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio in Rome, according to a GREEK Foreign Ministry tweet, ...


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Under-the-Radar Land Experiences With Azamara

When traveling to popular European cruise destinations such as Santorini, GREECE; Venice, Italy and Barcelona, Spain, travelers tend to visit and ...


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New Democarcy government moves to raise minimum wage in GREECE

Almost 10 years after an economic crisis began, bringing austerity in return for three international bailouts of 326 billion euros ($360.32 billion,) the ...


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Prime Minister of GREECE visits Wahat Al Karama

ABU DHABI, 4th February, 2020 (WAM) -- Prime Minister of GREECE Kyriakos Mitsotakis Tuesday visited Wahat Al Karama, Abu Dhabi's national and ...


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Golden Dawn: How GREECE'S Largest Neo-Nazi Party Rose And Fell

They successfully entered the national parliament and emerged as the third-largest party in GREECE. They're now experiencing a complete ...


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Tom Cruise Wax Figure Unveiled at Greek Museum

The wax statue of Hollywood star Tom Cruise is currently on display at the Wax Museum of Theodoros Kokkinidis in Kavala. Established in 2010, the museum includes a wide collection of wax figures ...


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Olympiacos fail to beat Lamia (0-0) in 1st leg of Greek Cup quarter-final

The Reds squandered a number of chances to clinch their berth in semis from 1st leg


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Twitter bans then reinstates Greek user who outed account posting photos of underaged girls

The hashtag #free_elina_antoniou was the top trend in Greece garnering nearly 4,000 tweets in a short time


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Murder suspect Fotis Dulos will be buried in Greece to avoid ‘grave desecration,’ lawyer confirms

Murder suspect Fotis Dulos’ family says he is so hated, they plan to bury him in his native Greece to ensure nobody damages his grave site, his lawyer confirmed Tuesday. “Given the climate of hatred, ...


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Greek Maritime Golf Event for Shipping Community Returns to Messinia in September

The Greek Maritime Golf Event, the successful golf tournament for the shipping community, will take place 4-6 September at Costa Navarino in Messinia. Held for the sixth consecutive year at Costa ...


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‘Project Elektra,’ Heesen’s New 163-Foot Hybrid Superyacht, Is Worthy of a Greek Chorus

Why have one hybrid superyacht when you can have two? In 2017, Heesen launched the world’s first fast- displacement-hull-form motor yacht with hybrid propulsion, and now it’s at it again ...


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GREECE Believes Brexit Strengthens Case for Return of Parthenon Parts

Last week, during an Athens event on the reunification of the Parthenon's marbles, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced that the country ...


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How GREECE is improving its airports for the future

In GREECE, a sweeping range of airport improvements and upgrades has just been approved by way of two major projects that will see a huge ...


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Greece Draws UN, EU Rebuke for Migrant Sea Barrier

LONDON - Greece plans to build a floating barrier off its Aegean coastline to deter migrants from Turkey, amid a surge in arrivals in recent months. The plan has drawn strong condemnation from human ...


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First GREEK sound film resurfaces in French archive

The first silent GREEK film set to music, believed lost for decades, will be shown again this month after resurfacing in a French archive and undergoing ...


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GREECE, guest of honor of 52nd CIBF

CAIRO - 4 February 2020: Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem has announced the selection of GREECE as the honorary guest of the 52nd Cairo ...


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GREECE Expects More Tourists from India in Near Future

The number of tourists to GREECE from India grew by 30 percent in 2019 compared to the year before and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is ...


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UAE to promote GREECE as the top tourist destination in Eastern Med

UAE side expressed a strong intention to promote GREECE as the strongest tourist destination in the Eastern Mediterranean region. At the same time, ...


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Bank of GREECE chief: National economy gradually returning to normality

The Greek economy is gradually returning to normality, Bank of GREECE governor Yannis Stournaras said on Tuesday. Speaking in Parliament, in the ...


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EU to sanction two Turkish nationals over drilling in Cyprus EEZ

European Union diplomats have agreed to impose sanctions against two Turkish nationals in response to Ankara’s controversial search for hydrocarbons within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone. Citing two officials who did not want to be named, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the two Turkish nationals will face travel bans and a freeze of their assets. This … The post EU to sanction two Turkish nationals over drilling in Cyprus EEZ appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Airbnb market in downward trend as property owners see income decrease

The fashion of the short-term leases via the online platform Airbnb is slowly starting to go downwards both in terms of occupancy and prices According to daily tanea, more and more property owners in Athens and Attica abandon the short-term leases and return to traditional “tenants.” Fierce competition and rising real estate offerings on Airbnb, … The post Airbnb market in downward trend as property owners see income decrease appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek festival kicks off this month

Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church will host a Spring Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at 4705 W.


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Greece Rolls Out Baby Bonus to Slow Population Shrinkage, As It Declares Sea Wall to Curb Immigration

reward. The bonus program, which came into force this year, seeks to help offset the projected shrinkage of Greece's 10.7 million population, with the country's numbers expected to significantly ...


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Wadi Degla loan out young forward to GREECE'S Ergotelis

Egyptian Premier League outfit Wadi Degla have concluded the deal which saw club's young forward Ahmed Atef move to Greek club Ergotelis FC on ...


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GREECE: Population breakdown in ESTIA Accommodation Scheme (As of 4 February 2020)

A service provided by UN OCHA. ReliefWeb has been the leading online source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and ...


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GREECE lightning! Exploring Rhodes, Mykonos and Athens

Take advantage of the tours on offer as the island has spectacular scenery, which is the case wherever you go in GREECE, but discovering unexplored ...


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Severe weather warning in GREECE: Snow, heavy rainfall and gusty winds from Tuesday night

From early Wednesday the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of northern GREECE and the mountains of Thessaly and central Sterea will see ...


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Police investigating theft at popular Greek restaurant

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Authorities are searching for an alleged thief who got away with money from a tip jar from a popular restaurant. Around 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, officers were called to Sweis Greek ...


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A checkered past

In recent history, though, a discrepancy in the perception between what is and is not considered a part of campus when it comes to GREEK Life has ...


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Pair of GREEK casinos temporarily closed due to tax arears

In Greece and casinos in the communities of Rio and Alexandroupoli have reportedly been ordered to close temporarily after being found guilty of not ...


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GREEK regulator rejects Hard Rock's bid for Hellenikon Casino, Florida-based operator appeals

In an official statement released last week, Hard Rock International announced that it has submitted an appeal in Greece concerning the recent ...


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DeKalb official enlisting GREEK organizations to promote voter engagement

A DeKalb County commissioner is enlisting the help of GREEK letter organizations to promote voter engagement and prepare the public to use ...


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Cancer’s Biggest Enemy is Prevention, Says Greek PM Mitsotakis on World Cancer Day (Vid)

ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the significance of preventative awareness and the need to improve the fight against cancer in a televised statement […] The post Cancer’s Biggest Enemy is Prevention, Says Greek PM Mitsotakis on World Cancer Day (Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-American Woman Struggles to Peek Behind the Curtain of a Past She Knew Nothing About

Nikki Burdick had something on her mind. She was eager to get it out in the open. So right after a lunch that featured the […] The post Greek-American Woman Struggles to Peek Behind the Curtain of a Past She Knew Nothing About appeared first on The National Herald.


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Mitsotakis to Saudi TV: Greek Economy’s Improvement an Opportunity for Foreign Investments

DUBAI – Greece’s collaboration with Gulf countries extends beyond economic issues to the sector of security, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Al Arabiya TV in […] The post Mitsotakis to Saudi TV: Greek Economy’s Improvement an Opportunity for Foreign Investments appeared first on The National Herald.


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Refugee children amid crowds of protesters tear gassed on Lesbos

Tensions mount as asylum seekers living in Moria, a notoriously overcrowded Greek camp, rally against poor conditions.


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Greece sends more riot police to Lesbos after migrant clashes

Government calls in further reinforcements after teargas fired during island protests ...


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“Abortion is murder” rules Holy Synod of the Church of Greece

The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in Greece has decided to take a clear position on abortion;  an issue that has triggered uproar among the Greek society in recent weeks. In a statement issued on Tuesday, country’s top clergy stated that “abortion is murder.” “The Holy Synod took into consideration the issues that have … The post “Abortion is murder” rules Holy Synod of the Church of Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Coronavirus: Infrared thermometers and info boards at Athens Airport

Greek health authorities decided to step up surveillance measures at the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” to detect possible suspected cases of the ‘novel” coronavirus 2019-nCoV. The measures by taken by the National Health Organization EDDY will apply to all direct flights from China. They will enhance the already existing measures of informing and sensitizing … The post Coronavirus: Infrared thermometers and info boards at Athens Airport appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Two GREEK Casinos Shut Down

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has announced the decision to shut down the Rio and Alexandroupoli casinos in Greece. The casinos were ...


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GREEKS fear cancer but don't do tests, survey shows

Nine out of 10 GREEKS have a friend or relative with cancer while one in two worry about falling victim to it themselves, according to a survey carried out ...


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Greek Orthodox Church declares voluntary abortion murder

The Holy Synod decided a fetus was a complete and integral human since its conception


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KINAL blames GREEK Gov't for Migrant Situation on the Islands

ATHENS – The Movement for Change (KINAL) opposition party on Tuesday put the blame on the government over the explosive situation that has ...


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GREEK Prof of Medicine Athanasios Tsakris Offers Advice about the Coronavirus

ATHENS – A worldwide effort is underway to map the characteristics of the new 2019-nCoV coronavirus, Vice Rector of the National and Kapodistrian ...


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GREEK foreign minister says Athens not trying to form anti-Turkey front

GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said his country was not trying to form an anti-Turkey bloc, but find ways to resolve disputes in the eastern ...


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Encyclical of Archbishop Sotirios of Canada in GREEK Letters

Archbishop Sotirios of Canada marked this year's celebration of GREEK culture and language with an encyclical titled GREEK Letters Plain, but Clear ...


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Greek-Jewish Students Who Perished in the Holocaust Remembered at Special Lecture in Thessaloniki

THESSALONIKI – The 14th annual David Tiano lecture, established in memory of an American consulate staff member who was executed by Nazi occupation powers in […] The post Greek-Jewish Students Who Perished in the Holocaust Remembered at Special Lecture in Thessaloniki appeared first on The National Herald.


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