Migrants at the GREEK-Turkish land border began to be transported back to Istanbul by bus this week, indicating that Turkey is stepping back its efforts ...
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How the world sees Greece
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Stay Home and Close the Door to the Coronavirus, Says GREEK PM
The PM's tweet was accompanied by a video (in GREEK) starring renowned local actor Spyros Papadopoulos who urges citizens and especially the ...
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A Symbol Of Hope-Japan Adamant Olympics Will Go Ahead As Flame Is Lit In Ancient Olympia
With the internet awash with Coronavirus headlines, there was a continual symbol of hope this week. The Olympic torch was lit in Ancient Greece to begin its 133 day journey to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer olympics, where Japan insist the games will still go ahead as planned.
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Coronavirus: Greek PM shuts down organized beaches and ski resorts
It’s a fact: Greeks cannot stay indoors. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ordered the closure of organized beaches and ski resorts late Saturday, after hundreds of Greeks took advantage of the fair weatherand rushed for a sun bath or a swim now that cafes are closed. The preventive measure against the coronavirus will be implemented … The post Coronavirus: Greek PM shuts down organized beaches and ski resorts appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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‘Euroleaks’: Former Greek finance minister LEAKS recordings of secretive Eurogroup talks in fight for ‘democratization of the EU’
[Preview] The former finance minister of Greece, Yanis Varoufakis, has released a cache of audio files, secretly recorded in 2015 during the bailout talks with the Eurogroup – a powerful group of eurozone’s finance chiefs. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Trump Says US Considering Domestic Restrictions, Expands Europe Travel Ban to UK and Ireland
Spain and GREECE said Friday they would shut down shopping malls, cafes and bars to slow the spread. The continent now has more cases and ...
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Gerard Butler Yells Iconic '300' Line At Olympic Torch Relay In GREECE
The event starts at the birthplace of the historic sporting event in GREECE and makes its way around the world until it ends up in the host country of the ...
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Tokyo Olympic flame left flickering as virulent ill wind gathers pace
Officials stand firm in their belief that Olympic Games will go ahead in July but situation is currently beyond anyone’s control * Coronavirus: latest updates It was a scene that could have been directed by Cecil B DeMille. On the stillest of Thursday mornings in Olympia, on the site of the ancient Games in Greece, a woman in traditional dress asked the gods for sacred silence. Then she bowed down and used the sun’s rays to light the Olympic flame for the Tokyo 2020 Games. The ceremony at the Temple of Hera, which is conducted before every Olympics, marks the start of the torch relay. But whether the flame will reach its final destination, Tokyo’s National Stadium, on 24 July is increasingly in doubt. Continue reading...
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GREECE extends coronavirus shutdown to coffee shops, bars, museums and restaurants
Authorities in GREECE have extended measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, shutting down shops, cafes, bars, malls and restaurants. Libraries ...
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IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan says spectators safety first
With spectators banned, GREEK actress Xanthi Georgiou dressed as an ancient GREEK high priestess lit the flame using the rays of the sun reflected off ...
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Why Are People Panic Buying Toilet Paper? A GREEK Scientist Has the Answer
Governments throughout the world have been advising citizens against panic buying during the coronavirus pandemic. In Greece, there's no panic in ...
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Greek Asylum Service in mainland & islands closed until April 10
The Greek Asylum Service of the Migration Ministry announced it will not receive applicants at its mainland and island offices and will not provide services to the public from today (March 13) until April 10, in order to protect public health and limit the further spread of coronavirus. All administrative services are therefore suspended – … The post Greek Asylum Service in mainland & islands closed until April 10 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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45 arrested across Greece for violating coronavirus measures
Greek police has arrested 45 people across the country from Thursday to Saturday for violating measures against the spread of coronavirus and the orders to close facilities like cram schools, daily seniors’ centers, cafes, hairdresser salons,and others. According to a statement by Greek Police, the 45 offenders were for operating premises such as cram schools, … The post 45 arrested across Greece for violating coronavirus measures appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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190 Total Coronavirus Cases in Greece, Cafes, Bars, Malls, and Restaurants Shut Down
ATHENS – Greece expanded its measures of closures on Friday to prevent the spread of coronavirus epidemic by ordering the shutdown of coffee shops, bars, […] The post 190 Total Coronavirus Cases in Greece, Cafes, Bars, Malls, and Restaurants Shut Down appeared first on The National Herald.
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38 New Coronavirus Cases, 228 Confirmed Patients Total in Greece
ATHENS – The Health Ministry’s coronavirus spokesman and infectious diseases Professor Sotiris Tsiodras on Saturday evening briefed reporters on the latest figures regarding the spread […] The post 38 New Coronavirus Cases, 228 Confirmed Patients Total in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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Report: Rick Pitino Informs Greek Team He's Leaving to Coach College Basketball
Rick Pitino could be headed back to college basketball after reportedly telling his Greek team that he will be leaving when this Euroleague season ends. Per CBS Sports' Matt Norlander, Pitino informed ...
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Coronavirus cases reach 228 in Greece – 38 in one day
It is believed most "orphan" cases are in Athens
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Abe insists Olympics to go ahead as planned despite Covid-19
GREECE'S Olympic Committee cancelled the remainder of the torch relay through the country on Friday to avoid attracting crowds. The relay through ...
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Europe and the Coronavirus: Greek economy faces the biggest proportional risk
GREECE'S economy has always used tourism and shipping as a crutch because it has very little industry. No one can predict how the spread of the virus ...
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Why Syros should be your next GREEK Island destination
It's not like here, it's… more GREEK." Which is exactly what you want to hear when you've taken a "punt": booking five days in a place that's so far off the ...
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Japan Still Preparing for Olympics, Prime Minister Says as Virus Concerns Rise
GREECE'S Olympic Committee canceled on Friday the remainder of the Olympic Torch relay through GREECE to avoid attracting crowds, while the relay ...
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Coronavirus death toll in GREECE rises to three
The man in Zakinthos was believed to have contracted the virus after visiting a hospital in western GREECE where the first fatality was confirmed, Athens ...
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GREECE Transfers 450 Migrants Held in Navy Ship to Mainland
Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis said in a television interview that the migrants, who arrived in Lesvos after March 1 when GREECE closed its borders to ...
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Coronavirus Greece: 38 new cases, 228 total, 3 deaths; new test criteria
Greece’s health authorities announced 38 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday afternoon, increasing the total number to 228. Three patients dead, 5 patients intubated in hospitals ICU. For 22 of the new cases the source of contamination was not identified, authorities tracking the patients’ contacts. Majority of the new cases are in Athens. 8 patients … The post Coronavirus Greece: 38 new cases, 228 total, 3 deaths; new test criteria appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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PM Mitsotakis: We Shut the Door on the Coronavirus and Stay Indoors as Much as We Can
ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday urged Greek citizens to protect themselves against the coronavirus by staying indoors as much as is feasible, […] The post PM Mitsotakis: We Shut the Door on the Coronavirus and Stay Indoors as Much as We Can appeared first on The National Herald.
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GREEK leg of Olympic Torch Relay cancelled over COVID-19
The Hellenic Olympic Committee said that due to the latest developments in the outbreak, the organisation and the GREEK health ministry had decided to ...
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Coronavirus latest updates: 10 more people in UK die, Jet2 flights turn back from Spain
Ivanka Trump working from home as a precaution; US House passes virus aid package; China records 11 new cases; WHO says Europe is at centre of pandemic. Follow live news * Trump hails coronavirus relief bill as critics blast US response * Jet2 planes turn back in mid-air as firm cancels Spain flights * Teaching union asks PM why schools are not being closed * Newborn baby tests positive for coronavirus in London * Share your experiences 3.52pm GMT As concerns are growing amongst tenants, who fear they might be unable to pay rent if they can’t work due to coronavirus, renters’ organisations in the UK have called for a suspension of rent payments during the outbreak. London Renters Union has sent an open letter to the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, urging him to join them in fighting to end rent payments and evictions, housing the homeless to protect them against the pandemic, and ensuring that homes are fit for people to self isolate in. 3.36pm GMT Here is the latest from Greece, from my colleague HELENA SMITH. Greece has announced it is halting all remaining flights to Italy following a mini-cabinet meeting chaired by prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Continue reading...
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GREECE schools close after worker at Arcadia Middle gets coronavirus
The patient is a woman in her 60s currently in Unity Hospital. She is an employee at Arcadia Middle School in GREECE and went to school for at least two ...
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New GREEK president vows she will protect national borders
Greece's first woman president began her term on Friday with a pledge to protect the country's borders and defend human rights, whilst warning GREEKS ...
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London coronavirus: Latest advice for holidaymakers travelling to Spain, Germany, France, GREECE ...
Those travelling to Germany, France, GREECE and Portugal have been told to take precautionary measures to avoid becoming infected.
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ChefSelect's GREEK mushrooms recalled by Lidl
Concerns over the presence of plastic in the mushrooms has sparked a product recall. THE STATEMENT. Reminder : GREEK mushrooms by the brand ...
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GREEK government announces eight new measures to support national economy
"Coherent initiatives to mitigate the significant consequences of the spread of coronavirus on the real economy and maintain social cohesion" were ...
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Tarpon Springs Distillery Makes Real GREEK Ouzo
With the highest concentration of GREEK-Americans in the United States, Tarpon Springs, Florida now has a distillery bringing ouzo distilled the ...
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Greece vs. Turkey Conflict: What Would Happen?
ATHENS – No one wants it and most doubt it could happen but what would happen after a Turkish or Greek fighter pilot or Naval […] The post Greece vs. Turkey Conflict: What Would Happen? appeared first on The National Herald.
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Works by the Late Stratis Haviaras to Add to Your Reading List
Greek-born bilingual poet, novelist, and teacher Stratis Haviaras passed away on March 3 at the age of 85. In honor of this gifted writer, The […] The post Works by the Late Stratis Haviaras to Add to Your Reading List appeared first on The National Herald.
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The Fruit Connecting Life and Death: Pomegranate
Some plants in Greece are so deeply connected with Greek history, mythology, and tradition that is hard to find a starting point. Maybe the oldest […] The post The Fruit Connecting Life and Death: Pomegranate appeared first on The National Herald.
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Three Coronavirus Fatalities Confirmed in Greece
ATHENS – The Ministry of Health on Saturday reported the deaths of a 90-year-old Greek man who was admitted with pneumonia in Ptolemais General Hospital […] The post Three Coronavirus Fatalities Confirmed in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
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'Erdogan misusing refugees': Syrians in Germany on the Greek-Turkish border crisis
How do Syrians who came to Germany in 2015 view the fate of those who hope to come to Europe today? There is a consensus that they are the victims of inhumane policies, but that is where agreement ends.
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Executive director talks on expansion prospects of Interconnector GREECE-Bulgaria
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend: ICGB AD, a project company engaged in construction of the Interconnector GREECE-Bulgaria (IGB), will be under an ...
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GREECE keeping close tabs on Turkey's moves
As Turkey persists in what is seen as a strategy of escalating tensions, GREECE continues to closely monitor Ankara's moves in the Aegean and the ...
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Tuscon Offers Plethora of GREEK Restaurants
GREEK House is a fast-casual place that caters to university students and workers who favor the Helio Pita, Helio Salad and Helio Fries, all featuring feta.
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GREEK Orthodox Church Drags Its Feet in the Age of Coronavirus
As Kuwait authorities have temporarily closed mosques and changed the Muslim call to prayer to deal with the spread of coronavirus, the GREEK ...
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Greece reports two more coronavirus fatalities, suspends all flights to Italy
Greece said on Saturday it would suspend all flights that were still operating to and from Italy, after reporting two more fatalities from a coronavirus infection, raising the total number of deaths in the country to three.
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A Greek prince says he used a fake name to work at Fox News, but his cover was blown when ...
Prince Nikolaos of GREECE and Denmark said he once used a fake name so he could work as a production assistant at Fox News without being ...
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Simply GREEK isn't fancy, but it's very tasty: The Epicure
This little gem in Briarcrest Square near the Hershey Medical Center and the Hershey Lodge offers the gamut of GREEK cuisine, from tiropita (an ...
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Immediate evacuation of migrant camps in Greece needed to contain coronavirus, says MSF
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Coronavirus: Greece records 2 more deaths on Saturday morning
Greece’s authorities announced the death of two coronavirus patients on Saturday morning. Both victims are men in West Macedonia and the island of Zakynthos. One of the victims was a 90-year-old man hospitalized since a couple of days in the ICU of Ptolemaida hospital in West Macedonia. In the same hospital, are also two of … The post Coronavirus: Greece records 2 more deaths on Saturday morning appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Yanis Varoufakis: “Greece was just a dystopic laboratory”
Calling up one of the most 'famous' GREEKS of our time, as she so aptly put it, Yanis Varoufakis onto the stage. “The world needs more people like you”, ...
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FOOD: First taste of GREEK cuisine fails to live up to the hype
The GREEK Taverna at Hotel Hellenic had the same mystery as a hotel in a horror movie. It was therefore a delight to find it open while driving around the ...
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GREECE – ATHENS – COVID – 19 – CASES #Gallery
ATHENS, March 13, 2020 (Xinhua) — People wearing masks are seen in downtown Athens, GREECE, on March 13, 2020. Greek authorities on Friday ...
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