ATHENS, GREECE – A row has erupted between doctors and the influential Church of GREECE over whether to restrict Holy Communion in churches ...
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How the world sees Greece
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Greece: 12 illegal immigrants tried to leave the country pretending to be a…handball team (team photo)
Teamwork is necessary, but it doesn't always work...
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21 New Coronavirus Cases in Greece – 66 in Total
ATHENS – The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greece has risen to 66, with another 21 patients testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus […] The post 21 New Coronavirus Cases in Greece – 66 in Total appeared first on The National Herald.
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GREEK town agrees to host closed migrant camp
The northern GREEK municipality of Sintiki has agreed to host a closed migrants' camp. The decision, made by unanimous decision of the municipal ...
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Total GREEK coronavirus cases at 66, 47 on one travel group
Total GREEK coronavirus cases at 66, 47 on one travel group. ×. coronavirus. TAGS: Coronavirus. The total cases of coronavirus in Greece have risen ...
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Turkey says Greece firing live ammunition at border; Greece denies
Turkey released video on Saturday of what it said was a Greek soldier firing live ammunition at migrants trying to cross from Turkey. Athens denied its forces had used live bullets.
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Germany: Thousands rally urging government to accept more refugees
Berlin has insisted that the EU's "borders are not open" despite a new push of migrants and refugees at the Turkish-Greek frontier. Up to 5,000 people have gathered in the northern city, chanting "Hamburg has space."
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EU foreign affairs chief says Greece-Turkey border is a 'closed door'
The European Union's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, told migrants from Turkey not to go to Greece after clashes with police along the border. Borell, speaking Friday after a Foreign Affairs ...
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Migrants Sprayed With Tear Gas in Clashes With Police at Turkey-Greece Border
(EDIRNE, Turkey) — A group of migrants on Saturday tried to bring down a fence in a desperate attempt to bust through the border into Greece while others hurled rocks at Greek police. Greek ...
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I Found Refuge in Turkey After Suffering in Syria's War. Now I Feel Like I Have to Leave for Europe
If there's a way to get into GREECE, we will just leave. I will not wait one minute longer here. As told to Joseph Hincks. This interview has been edited ...
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The European Union will help GREECE to fight migration crisis
the Austrian Authorities intend to send to GREECE riot to stem the flow of migrants. And German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: Erdogan, don't push on ...
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New Australian Ambassador to Washington is of GREEK descent
Born in Newcastle, New South Wales to GREEK immigrant parents, Ambassador Sinodinos was previously Australia's Minister for Industry, Innovation, ...
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Cyprus Police Pepper Spray Protesters at Shut Crossing Point
Police said one GREEK Cypriot officer was slightly injured during the brief protest. Last week, the Cypriot government closed four of nine crossing points ...
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Couple Ditch Jobs And Retire In Their 30s To Live On GREEK Island
... out their retirement dreams 30 years early - by ditching their jobs and moving to a idyllic GREEK island where they can live on £5,000 ($6,500) a year.
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As migrants try to reach EU, Germany's left calls for 'pact of humanity'
Social Democrat state premieres on Saturday called for Germany to take in vulnerable refugees from crowded reception camps in Greece, in the latest sign of discord in the ruling coalition over the prospect of a new refugee wave hitting Europe.
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At Turkey's frontier with Europe, everyone wants to be Syrian
Syrians camped on Turkey's border with Greece believe their hopes of finding sanctuary in the European Union are being undermined by the thousands of other migrants at the frontier who have relatively safe homelands.
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Mitsotakis: EU-Turkey Agreement is dead because of Ankara
“Right now, let’s be honest, the agreement is dead,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview with CNN released late on Friday. “And it’s dead because Turkey has decided to completely violate the agreement because of what happened in Syria,” he added. “Europe is not going to be blackmailed by Turkey. We are not … The post Mitsotakis: EU-Turkey Agreement is dead because of Ankara appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Turkey” Evros “is only the beginning,” threatens with “one million refugees”
Turkey ‘s Interior Minister Minister has threatened that “one million refugees” would travel to Europe and said about the situation on Evros “this is only the beginning.” Minister Suleyman Soylu claimed on Saturday that 143,000 people have reached Greece since the opening of the borders to the EU. The number will soon rise sharply, he … The post Turkey” Evros “is only the beginning,” threatens with “one million refugees” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Migrants try to tear down Turkey-Greece border fence
Migrants try to break fences near the Pazarkule crossing gate of the Turkey-Greece border on Saturday in the province of Edirne. (Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images) A group of migrants on Saturday ...
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Vigilante Patrols Harass Migrants at Greek Border
Frustrated and exhausted by the lingering problems from the 2015 crisis, Greeks once generous with refugees are turning hostile, some violently.
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Coronavirus: Cyprus police deploy tear gas at protest against border crossing closure
Cyprus police sprayed tear gas on Saturday as several hundred people protested against the closure of crossings on the divided island’s ceasefire line over coronavirus fears.Four officers were injured in the capital Nicosia during scuffles with demonstrators in which police made “limited use” of personal tear gas spray to control the crowd, a police spokesperson said.Police said they made no arrests as an estimated 200 Greek Cypriots and 150 Turkish Cypriots gathered either side of the Ledra…
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Civility needed to end battle of the radicals
The next day, the European Union laid out 700 million euros to strengthen GREECE'S borders and keep out refugees, while offering just 60 million euros in ...
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Greek Gov’t to Announce Measures on Coronavirus
ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired a meeting on Saturday and discussed the issue of the coronavirus and its consequences on the economy. The […] The post Greek Gov’t to Announce Measures on Coronavirus appeared first on The National Herald.
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The Authentic Marathon Swim Skyllias & Hydna on July 4-5
ATHENS – A great historic sports event revives the timeless values of Ancient Greece, linking past and present along with modern history, in the Authentic […] The post The Authentic Marathon Swim Skyllias & Hydna on July 4-5 appeared first on The National Herald.
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Go Greek in Bohemia, New York Turns The Spit Differently
Gabriella Matheos and her husband Tommy said they wanted their Go Greek restaurant in the Long Island, New York town of Bohemia to stand out […] The post Go Greek in Bohemia, New York Turns The Spit Differently appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek National Opera Has Opened Its Curtain on Enchantment for 80 Years
ATHENS – Eighty years ago today, the Greek National Opera (GNO) staged its inaugural performance, Johann Strauss II’s famous operetta Die Fledermaus. To mark the […] The post Greek National Opera Has Opened Its Curtain on Enchantment for 80 Years appeared first on The National Herald.
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Cardiff medical student helping refugees in GREECE describes violence towards charity workers
A Cardiff medical student volunteering to support female refugees in GREECE has described how charity workers have left the country amid “escalating ...
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1.9 percent rise in GREECE economy
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) of GREECE said on Friday that the economy of GREECE has expanded 1.9 percent in 2019, a little less than ...
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Water cannon and tear gas at Turkish-Greek border
Clashes have erupted at Turkey's border with Greece, where migrants seeking access to the EU have gathered.
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Tear gas fired from both sides as migrants bid to cross Turkey-Greece border
More clashes erupted on Saturday between GREEK police and Europe-bound migrants gathered on the Turkey side of a border crossing near the ...
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GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America Issues Statement on Coronavirus
The GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America also issued a list of directives to be followed by its clergy. This includes a series of instructions, originally ...
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Greece: Refugee aid groups come under attack from locals
Volunteer organisations supporting refugees and migrants on Greek islands say tensions are high after Turkey opened its borders with Europe.
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Erdogan to travel to Brussels amid standoff with EU
Thousands of migrants headed for Turkey’s land border with Greece after Erdogan’s government said last week that it would no longer prevent migrants and refugees from crossing over to EU territory.
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Olympics: Tokyo Games flame ceremony scaled back due to virus
GREECE'S Olympic committee said Friday it will limit the number of guests at next week's Tokyo Games flame lighting ceremony in Olympia, western ...
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Shocking pictures of inhumane torture of refugees by GREECE
TRT World disclosed that it spoke to at least 20 to 30 people in March, stating that they were intercepted by GREECE security officials while trying to ...
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Bear Cub Found Dead Near Florina, GREECE
... 40 kilograms was found dead by passing drivers at the 29th kilometer of the Amynteo-Florina road in West Macedonia, northern GREECE on Friday.
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Palmer: America Stands in Solidarity with GREECE
... American investment and also we are here to demonstrate our solidarity with the people of GREECE and the people of this region in a difficult time.”.
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The GREEK Who Taught the Japanese to Eat Feta Cheese and Olive Oil
Speaking to GREEK Reporter from his home in the town of Mito, around 120 km (76 miles) north of Tokyo, Fragkis was justifiably proud of his achievement ...
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Couple ditch jobs and retire in their 30s to live on a GREEK island for £5000 a year
So they decided to skip ahead 30 years and move to the GREEK village they always dreamed of spending their retirement. Advertisement.
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Greek Migration Min: Allowances to Refugees Who Have Been Granted Asylum Will Be Suspended
ATHENS – Αllowances to refugees who have been granted asylum will be suspended in March, Migration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi said in an interview […] The post Greek Migration Min: Allowances to Refugees Who Have Been Granted Asylum Will Be Suspended appeared first on The National Herald.
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Gust Lessis: The Greek-American Samson
Without question Gust Lessis occupies one of the most unique roles in the history of Greek strong men in North America. In the very early […] The post Gust Lessis: The Greek-American Samson appeared first on The National Herald.
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Are We Going to Beg for Erdogan’s Pity?
With increasing frequency in recent years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements regarding Greece are not only increasingly exasperating, but also more threatening. They often […] The post Are We Going to Beg for Erdogan’s Pity? appeared first on The National Herald.
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GREEK Health Min on Political Information Exchange in Battling EU Coronavirus Outbreak
GREEK Health Min on Political Information Exchange in Battling EU Coronavirus Outbreak. By ANA March 7, 2020. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias. ( ...
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M. Palmer: “Misled” People at GREEK Border Could Have Destabilizing Effect
M. Palmer: “Misled” People at GREEK Border Could Have Destabilizing Effect. By ANA March 7, 2020. FILE - U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State ...
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GREECE to Build New Camps after Migrant Surge
GREECE plans to build two new temporary camps to house hundreds of additional asylum seekers who arrived after a surge enabled by Turkey, the ...
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Tear gas shot by Turkey and Greece over migrants at border
EDIRNE, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to be in Brussels on Monday for a one-day working visit, his office said amid a charged conflict between Turkey and the European Union ...
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Meeting between GREEK Premier Mitsotakis and ESM head Regling
Mitsotakis and Regling discussed the fifth enhanced surveillance report, the prospects of the GREEK economy and measures on exogenous risks such as ...
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The Catherine Pelican Memorial Lecture in GREEK Culture on March 16
LOUIS, MO – The Catherine Pelican Memorial Lecture in GREEK Culture takes place on Monday, Mar. 16, at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) ...
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Pan-Messinian Federation Summer School for Young GREEKS, July 12-August 7
The goals of the school are to instill in the participants the love for our country, to enhance their GREEK identity so that these young GREEKS become ...
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A 'Wild side' of GREEK Delicacies: Pear Trees
One of these is a wild relative of pears with the common name 'Gkortsia' or 'Apidia' in GREEK folklore. Two native plant species Pyrus spinosa and ...
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