The decision was announced by PM Edi Rama on Facebook
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How the world sees Greece
Friday, March 13, 2020
Turkey Steps Back From Confrontation at Greek Border
The country is winding down an aggressive two-week operation to move tens of thousands of migrants to its frontiers. But relations with Greece and Europe have suffered.
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GREEK organisers halt Olympic torch relay because of large crowds
AFPATHENS (AFP-Jiji) — Greece's Olympic Committee on Friday said it was cancelling the rest of the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Games on GREEK ...
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Former GREEK Parliament President Filippos Petsalnikos Dies
Former GREEK Parliament President Filippos Petsalnikos Dies. By ANA March 13, 2020. Filippos Petsalnikos. (Photo by Eurokinissi/ Yiorgos Kontarinis).
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Frontex in Evros: United European Shield Deployed at GREEK-Turkish Border
Hundreds of police officers from across the EU are now in full operation guarding the GREEK frontier, in a loud and clear manifestation of active European ...
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Migrants on GREEK islands to receive €2000 in new voluntary return initiative
In addition to that, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said the European Commission (EC), the GREEK government and the UN ...
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GREEK leg of Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay curtailed
GREEK leg of Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay curtailed. Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) cancel several days of the event in Greece due to the presence of ...
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GREEKS stocking up on antiseptic, rice and pasta
It appears GREEK consumers will have rice and pasta in their pantries for several months to come, while supermarket data on the sale of flour suggests ...
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New GREEK President speaks with President Anastasiades after taking up office
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou had on Friday her first exchange with the President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, after ...
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GREEK museums and archaeological sites suspend operation until March 30
GREEK museums and archaeological sites suspend operation until March 30. TornosNews.gr 13.03.2020 | 15:16. Α Decrease font Enlarge font.
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GREEK supermarkets announce that they are stocked for two months
There's no panic in the supermarkets yet in Greece as fears the Coronavirus, now called COVID-19, will spread, but shoppers have nearly cleaned out ...
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GREEK gov't extends measures over coronavirus fears
ATHENS. The GREEK government has announced new measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus nationwide, according to a health ministry ...
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Gerard Butler Shouts ”This is Sparta!” from Historic GREEK City
People cheered Butler and thanked him warmly for his presence there. However, due to the growing Coronavirus fears, the GREEK authorities, along with ...
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GREEK Coast Guard seize asylum seekers' belongings
GREEK side uses disproportionate force on asylum seekers trying to reach Europe. Ayhan Mehmet | 13.03.2020. GREEK Coast Guard seize asylum ...
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GREEK league suspended until March 30
The GREEK Federation had already shut down all minor leagues. Only the Turkish BSL League and the English BBL League are currently being held in ...
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University directs GREEK Life to move out of housing, suspend activities
Auburn University GREEK Life sent out a letter to fraternity and sorority leaders on Thursday notifying them that GREEK letter organizations will need to ...
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Greek Yoghurt Gel-Cream by Korres
This ultra-hydrating, gel-cream moisturizer is combined with Greek yoghurt rich is probitics. It gives you a healthy-looking appearance that will last all day. For up to 48 hours, this moisturizer ...
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GREECE suspends torch relay after one day
The Olympic Flame, lit in the Ancient Olympic site of Olympia on Thursday, was carried by, among others, actor Gerard Butler in Sparta on Friday ...
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GREECE suspend Olympic torch relay over coronavirus fears
GREECE'S Olympic Committee said it had cancelled the remainder of the Olympic Torch relay through the country on Friday to avoid attracting crowds ...
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Olympic Torch Relay Through GREECE Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
The Olympic torch relay through GREECE has become the latest sporting event to be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Hellenic Olympic ...
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Fury at EU after von der Leyen's 'disturbing' response to GREECE migrant crisis
Fury at EU after von der Leyen's 'disturbing' response to GREECE migrant crisis. EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has praised ...
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Coronavirus in GREECE: Is it safe to travel to GREECE? Are there still flights?
CORONAVIRUS is in GREECE as it muscles through Europe with devastating effect, with tens of thousands cases quickly spreading through the ...
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GREECE on 'Belgium-style' lockdown
... Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said today (13 March). As of Friday (13 March), GREECE has now reached 190 cases of coronavirus while one person ...
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Turkey-GREECE and other countries: Population Movement Emergency appeal n° MDR65003
28 February 2020: Since the announcement thousands of migrants are congregating at the land border between Turkey and GREECE. In response, the ...
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'A cynical game': Syrians in Germany on refugees at the Greek-Turkish border
There is a consensus that they are the victims of inhumane policies, but that is where agreement ends. Migrants and refugees move towards the Turkish-Greek border in the hopes of making their way to ...
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Coronavirus: Calls for evacuating Greek refugee camps
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called for the immediate evacuation of asylum seekers in squalid camps on the Greek islands saying it could cause a coronavirus outbreak, Anadolu Agency reports. “The ...
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Richmond events cancellation update: The National closed; Modlin Center closed; Richmond Greek Festival postponed; Kings Dominion opening delayed
Update: Lots more closures and postponements are coming in. The Richmond Greek Festival, typically held in late May, has been postponed to Aug. 27-30. Kings Dominion will postpone its park opening ...
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Frontex deploys additional 100 border guards at Greece’s land border
Frontex has deployed an additional 100 border guards at the Greek land border as part of a rapid border intervention following a request by Greece. Border guards from 22 member-state arrived on Thursday in the region of Evros. Member States will also provide technical equipment, including vessels, maritime surveillance aircraft and Thermal-Vision Vehicles, for the … The post Frontex deploys additional 100 border guards at Greece’s land border appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek govt spokesperson Stelios Petsas’s wife tests positive with coronavirus
The news was released via a post on his Facebook page
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AHEPA Sends Letter to the NY Times in Response to Allegations about Greece
WASHINGTON, DC – AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) sent a letter to the editor on March 12 in response to the March 10 New […] The post AHEPA Sends Letter to the NY Times in Response to Allegations about Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Gov’t Measures to Support Economy against Coronavirus Foe
ATHENS – “Coherent initiatives to mitigate the significant consequences of the spread of coronavirus on the real economy and maintain social cohesion” were announced by […] The post Greek Gov’t Measures to Support Economy against Coronavirus Foe appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Coronavirus Numbers Broken down by Age, Region
ATHENS – The new data for coronavirus incidence showed 190 people tested positive as of Friday, with another 36 suspected cases being tested. Of the […] The post Greek Coronavirus Numbers Broken down by Age, Region appeared first on The National Herald.
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Chinese Scientists Share Coronavirus Experience, Tips with Greece, Other European Countries
ATHENS – A total of 17 Central and East European countries and China (China-CEEC) held a teleconference to share information on coronavirus and be updated […] The post Chinese Scientists Share Coronavirus Experience, Tips with Greece, Other European Countries appeared first on The National Herald.
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Patience is the key ingredient for Greek dolmades
Q There is a gem of a Greek restaurant in Boca Raton called Taverna Kyma. They make the best dolmades with an amazing sauce. We go there at lunch time for those amazing treasures. I would be forever ...
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Coronavirus: Campaign “Stay Home” goes viral, thousands Greeks flock to cafes
Happy go lucky moms, cheering kids, vivid teenagers, relaxed students… Greeks have been flocking to cafeterias and playgrounds, enjoying the sunny days, the mild temperatures and the closure of schools, universities and kindergartens. They got the message wrong. Or they just don’t care. Or they just follow their Greek heart telling them “coronovirus is for … The post Coronavirus: Campaign “Stay Home” goes viral, thousands Greeks flock to cafes appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Irish far-right agitator attacked on Lesvos
Another foreign far-right agitator who sought to “live his (racist) myth” in Greece has been attacked by suspected antifascists on the Aegean island of Lesvos. Irishman Rowan Croft – who styles himself Grand Torino – was attacked by antifascists on the street during a live YouTube broadcast on Thursday evening. Irish fascist and British operative … The post Irish far-right agitator attacked on Lesvos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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190 coronavirus cases in Greece: Gov’t closes cafes, restaurants, malls
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 190, Greek health authorities announced on Friday and right away also more drastic measures: the closure of cafes, bars, restaurants, taverns, commercial shops, beauty centers, libraries. Exempted from the closure in the gastronomy sector are deliveries and take away. Open remain pharmacies, supermarkets and food stores, as … The post 190 coronavirus cases in Greece: Gov’t closes cafes, restaurants, malls appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece swears in first female president in front of nearly empty parliament amid coronavirus outbreak
Greece's first-ever female president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, was formally sworn into office for a five-year term Friday. But what should have been a celebratory moment for the country was instead ...
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Coronavirus – New stricter measures announced
Cases of coronavirus reach 190 in Greece
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This week in pictures: marches for equality, unrest at Greek-Turkish border, markets in freefall
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EU states to take in 1,600 migrant children in Greece
BRUSSELS -- A group of European Union countries has agreed to take in at least 1,600 migrant children in Greece traveling without their parents, with the first unaccompanied minors likely to find ...
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Coronavirus live news: UK local and mayoral elections postponed to 2021, as WHO calls Europe 'centre of pandemic'
Queen cancels engagements; Canadian prime minister self-isolates; UK cases rise by 208 * Coronavirus latest: at a glance * UK care homes ban family visits to stem spread of coronavirus * English Premier League suspended until April * The coronavirus pandemic: visualising the global crisis * Share your experiences 5.11pm GMT The LONDON marathon has been postponed until October 4, organisers have just announced. Hugh Brasher, the event’s director, said: _“_The world is in an unprecedented situation grappling with a global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health is everyone’s priority. The 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon has been postponed and is now scheduled to take place on Sunday 4 October 2020. Full statement: https://t.co/Jw0EbptGgw#LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/r18eXLmZSH 5.09pm GMT GREEK health authorities have announced further preventative measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, saying all bars, malls, restaurants, take-aways and beauty parlours have been ordered closed as the number of confirmed cases in the country rose to 190. Supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies and other private health stores can remain open. Earlier Friday, the Greek ministry of culture said all archaeological sites and state-run museums would stay shut until at least March 30, citing the extraordinary circumstances. Continue reading...
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Coronavirus: Blood pressure medication 'could worsen symptoms'
Scientists in Switzerland and Greece said that drugs called ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers can change the shape of cells and make them more vulnerable to COVID-19.
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'A hope for all women': Greece swears in first female president
Katerina Sakellaropoulou became the president of Greece on Friday. She is the first woman in the nation's 200-year history to occupy one of its highest, if largely ceremonial, political offices.
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Greek PM Mitsotakis Observes Distance-Learning Platform Test
ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis asserted on Friday that students would not miss an academic year because of coronavirus shutdowns, at statements during a […] The post Greek PM Mitsotakis Observes Distance-Learning Platform Test appeared first on The National Herald.
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Gerard Butler Runs the Olympic Torch Relay in Greece, Shouts “This is Sparta” (Pics & Vid)
SPARTA, Greece – The popular actor Gerard Butler visited Greece after being invited to take part in the 2,500th anniversary celebrations of the Battle of […] The post Gerard Butler Runs the Olympic Torch Relay in Greece, Shouts “This is Sparta” (Pics & Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.
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New York Greek Independence Parade Officially Postponed Due to Coronavirus
ASTORIA – The New York Greek Independence Parade, scheduled for March 29 on 5th Avenue, was formally postponed by the Board of Directors of the […] The post New York Greek Independence Parade Officially Postponed Due to Coronavirus appeared first on The National Herald.
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Tokyo 2020: Olympic torch relay leg in Greece cancelled
Gerard Butler was the star of the film 300, which was based loosely on Sparta's ancient history The Olympic torch relay tour around Greece has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. The ...
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Cruise ship with 375 passengers docks in resort town Kuşadası
A Malta-flagged cruise ship which has carried 375 tourists from the Greek island of Rhodes to the popular Turkish resort town of Kuşadası, one of the important centers of Turkish tourism, has docked.
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MSF urges Greece to evacuate migrant camps due to coronavirus risk
Medical charity Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has urged Greece to immediately evacuate migrants from overcrowded camps on its islands due to a high risk of the coronavirus spreading swiftly among ...
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