Having launched the brand in the midst of Greece's 2008 recession, co-founders Christina Martini and Nikolas Minoglou are adopting similar crisis strategies to ride out the coronavirus pandemic.
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How the world sees Greece
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Elevating Independent Designers: Ancient Greek Sandals on How to Crisis Proof Your Brand
Greece is banning non-residents from flocking to their second homes on local islands in a desperate bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Greece's prime minister issued strict regulations to enforce social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Greece Lockdown: Advice for pet onwers, vet visits, feeding strays
The lockdown measures imposed to Greece since Monday have raised a lot of questions among pet owners and animal lovers taking care of strays or those who have some goats or chicken in the countryside. In the lockdown movement permits (printed form or sms) there is one category for dog walking – 6 or B6 … The post Greece Lockdown: Advice for pet onwers, vet visits, feeding strays appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Covid-19: Major Drop in Passenger Traffic for Greek Ferries
Also, as of March 21, Greek authorities tightened restrictions specifically for ferry travel, allowing movement only for permanent island residents and for those wishing to return to Athens. According ...
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Greek Tourism Sector Recovery Depends on Covid-19 Crisis Duration, Says BoG
The duration of the coronavirus pandemic will be the decisive factor for the Greek tourism industry’s comeback, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras. According to the March ...
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Anthony Albanese: Greek Independence Day message
Anthony Albanese, Australian politician serving as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labor Party Sadly we cannot come together and celebrate Greek Independence Day this year. For once, we won ...
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Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'
Source: www.dawn.com - Tuesday, March 24, 2020 The Tokyo Olympics were postponed on Tuesday to 2021, the first such delay in the Games’ 124-year modern history, as the coronavirus crisis wrecked the world’s last sporting showpiece still standing this year. Though a huge blow to Japan, which has invested $12 billion in the run-up, the move was a relief to thousands of athletes fretting over training as the world headed into lockdown to fight a disease that has claimed more than 16,500 lives. Officials remove the Olympic cauldron after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Flame of Recovery in Fukushima, Japan on March 24. — Reuters Pressure had been building on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its president, Thomas Bach, with some athletes and sporting bodies angry that a seemingly inevitable decision had taken so long. After a call between Bach and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, both said the July 24-Aug 9 Games would move to summer 2021 at the latest in a hoped-for celebration of triumph over the pandemic. The Olympic flame, already lit at Olympia in Greece and taken to Japan for a now-cancelled torch relay, would stay in the host nation as a symbol of hope. “Sport is not the most important thing right now, preserving human life is,” Bach said. “This Olympic flame will be the light at the end of this tunnel.” A 3D printed Olympics logo is seen in front of displayed "Tokyo 2021" words in this illustration. —Reuters Though it was the first Olympics’ postponement, the Games All Related
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New Opening Hours for Greek Supermarkets, No Sunday Opening
ATHENS – Food stores and supermarkets have new temporary hours as of March 26 to April 26, the Ministry of Development & Investments announced on […] The post New Opening Hours for Greek Supermarkets, No Sunday Opening appeared first on The National Herald.
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21 Greeks Repatriated from Spain Are Infected with Coronavirus
ATHENS – Some of the Greek nationals quarantined at hotels after being repatriated from Spain in recent days have tested positive to the coronavirus, Civil […] The post 21 Greeks Repatriated from Spain Are Infected with Coronavirus appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek president voices optimism over outcome of battle against COVID-19
ATHENS, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou expressed optimism over the outcome of the battle against the novel coronavirus epidemic on Tuesday. Shortly earlier, Greece's ...
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Coronavirus cases reach 743, deaths 20. Mother of 3 tested after death
Greece’s health authorities announced 48 new confirmed cases of coronavirus with the total number of infections across the country to reach 743. Death toll reached 20, with two people to have died in a hospital in Athens on Tuesday and one 41-year-old woman to have been tested positive after death. The number of hospitalized is … The post Coronavirus cases reach 743, deaths 20. Mother of 3 tested after death appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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EU summit to ratify start of accession talks for Albania & North Macedonia
A question remains, however, regarding Albania's obligations towards the indigenous Ethnic Greek Minority of the country
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Thessaloniki streets deserted on Greece's second day of lockdown due to COVID-19
The streets of Thessaloniki were completely deserted on Greece's second day, March 24, of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Greek government implemented early preventive measures like shop ...
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Coronavirus: Greek air force plane to bring supplies from China
A Greek air force transport plane will bring medical equipment from China to Cyprus next week, it was reported on Tuesday. The Cyprus News Agency said a C-130 will fly to Chinal on Sunday to load ...
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President Sakellaropoulou Addresses Nation on Greek Independence Day and COVID-19 (Vid)
ATHENS – President Katerina Sakellaropoulou addresses the nation in a televised message at 20:00 on Tuesday on the occasion of Greek Independence Day on March […] The post President Sakellaropoulou Addresses Nation on Greek Independence Day and COVID-19 (Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Coronavirus Infections Rise to 743; New Cases Reach 48, Fatalities 20
ATHENS – Professor Sotiris Tsiodras on Tuesday evening announced 48 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 infections, raising Greece’s total to 743. Some 134 infected patients […] The post Greek Coronavirus Infections Rise to 743; New Cases Reach 48, Fatalities 20 appeared first on The National Herald.
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EU asks Greece to move migrants most at risk from coronavirus out of crowded camps
Greece houses tens of thousands of migrants in camps on islands * Athens says it gets insufficient EU help * Migrants' plight complicated by restrictions on movement By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS, ...
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Decreasing levels of perceived tensions in society in Greece could help offset some of the impact of COVID-19
However decreasing levels of societal tensions, such has been the case in Greece, may be a positive indicator of strengthening solidarity in society which is important in these difficult times. Greece ...
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Greece Lockdown: New working hours for supermarkets and food stores
Supermarkets will be closed on upcoming Sunday, March 29. They will operate with new working hours and so will food stores that are still open under the lockdown restrictions. The new working hours go into effect on Thursday, March 26 and are valid until April 25. Supermarkets closed on Sunday, March 29, 2020. New working … The post Greece Lockdown: New working hours for supermarkets and food stores appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek government: We will extend the support measures but carefully and cautiously
Government to examining the closing of supermarkets on Sunday
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The President of the Hellenic Republic will address the nation
It will be in the occasion of tomorrow's anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821
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Greece dubbed 'tinderbox set to EXPLODE' as coronavirus sparks EU crisis
GREECE is on the brink of a devastating humanitarian crisis amid fears that the coronavirus outbreak could bulldoze its way through the thousands of refugees who are camped on the idyllic Aegean ...
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Minecraft is getting free educational content in response to school closures
Source: www.techradar.com - Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Xbox is adding free educational content to Minecraft in response to school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company announced it is adding a new 'Education category' to the Minecraft Marketplace which will allow players (and their parents) to download free educational content for the game, including lessons from the Minecraft: Education Edition. "With hundreds of millions of kids at home due to coronavirus-related school closures more kids are going online to spend time with their friends, explore online worlds and learn through play," Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, said in an Xbox Wire post . "Families are trying to navigate the need to help their children with distance learning and balance that with taking time to have fun." Best free games for kids : 20 great titles for girls and boys Best free tablet and PC games for kids Best Xbox One games : the most essential Xbox One titles So what's on the curriculum? According to Xbox, this update adds a bunch of educational worlds that can be played alone or with others. Players will be able to explore the International Space Station, visit famous Washington D.C. landmarks, find and build 3D fractals, or learn about a range of subjects including marine biology, renewable energy, coding, Greek history and more. These worlds also include lesson plans such as creative writing activities, building challenges and puzzles. This free educational content will be available from today a All Related
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Greek Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 19
Greek health authorities announced on Tuesday that two more people have died from the coronavirus infection, raising the number of fatalities in the country to nineteen. Both victims, a 64-year-old ...
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SYRIZA: Instead of Asking for Volunteers, Greek Government Should Be Hiring Doctors
ATHENS – Main opposition SYRIZA spokesperson Alexis Charitsis on Tuesday pointed out the need to support the health system by hiring additional doctors, in comments […] The post SYRIZA: Instead of Asking for Volunteers, Greek Government Should Be Hiring Doctors appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Police Broadcast COVID-19 Messages in 10 Languages
ATHENS — Greek police say patrol cars will be using loudspeakers to broadcast messages in 10 languages to notify people of the new strict restrictions […] The post Greek Police Broadcast COVID-19 Messages in 10 Languages appeared first on The National Herald.
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President to Lay a Wreath at the Unknown Soldier Monument to Mark Greek Independence Day 24/03/2020
ATHENS – President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou will mark the March 25 national holiday on Wednesday, when Greece celebrates its 1821 War of […] The post President to Lay a Wreath at the Unknown Soldier Monument to Mark Greek Independence Day 24/03/2020 appeared first on The National Herald.
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German predictive model forecasts coronavirus cases in Greece over the next days (graph)
It projects a mild rise in the cases
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Aegean suspends flights abroad except for Brussels from March 26th to April 30th
Aegean said it would continue to work with the government on repatriating Greeks stuck abroad or any other needs by the authorities
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Greek Banks restrict several transactions at the counter due to COVID-19, lockdown
The Hellenic Association of Banks has decided to impose a series of measures to restrict contact between customers and the staff of the banking sector. The Association urges customers to make use of e-banking and their credit or debit cards at ATMs, as several trasnactions are suspended at the counters of the bank branches as … The post Greek Banks restrict several transactions at the counter due to COVID-19, lockdown appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Elderly woman, possibly infected with coronavirus, found dead in her home
An 81-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Glyka Nera village in East Attica on Tuesday. She was possibly infected with the coronavirus. Together with the sister, she had visited the Holy Land (Israel) and returned end of February. The sister who lives in Athens was tested positive to coronavirus on March 12 … The post Elderly woman, possibly infected with coronavirus, found dead in her home appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek FM says Turkey’s threats and fake news will not be accepted
At the first Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting held via teleconference as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) preventive measures, Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, stressed the “need for ...
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Covid-19 around the world: Police patrol Greek streets warning of movement restrictions
The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 382,000 people worldwide, with at least 16,500 deaths. Here are the latest updates from around the globe: – GREECE Greek police say patrol cars will be ...
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MEPs urge evacuation of hotspots on Greek islands to stop COVID-19 spread
EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU As Lesvos island has confirmed its first COVID-19 case, MEPs are urging the European Commission to evacuate migrant camps, the so-called ‘hotspots’ on Greek islands, as both ...
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Commemorating March 25, Greek Independence Day
Each year on March 25, Greeks all over the world celebrate Greek Independence Day, which is a national holiday in Greece. Today marks the 199th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. This is when ...
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Coronavirus to drive Greek economy into recession this year- finmin
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/GREECE-ECONOMY (URGENT):Coronavirus to drive Greek economy into recession this year- finmin ...
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UGA Greek organizations cancel spring events, close some houses
On trend with the rest of the UGA community, fraternity and sorority members won’t return to a sense of normalcy this spring. Normally, this semester brings excitement for Greek life with philanthropy ...
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The Latest: Greek police broadcast messages in 10 languages
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 387,000 people and killed over 16,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe ...
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EU urged to evacuate asylum seekers from cramped Greek island camps
Calls for evacuation of 42,000 people to prevent ‘many deaths’ from coronavirus * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage The European Union has been urged to evacuate asylum seekers from overcrowded camps on the Greek islands in order to save lives. The European parliament’s civil liberties, justice and home affairs committee has called for the evacuation of 42,000 people on the Greek islands as “an urgent preventative” measure to avoid “many deaths” from coronavirus. Continue reading...
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Child migrants struggle at EU border amid harsh conditions, Greek security measures
Among the harsh realities of everyday life, these children have to brave tear gas canisters being thrown at them by Greek border forces. The cold weather, coupled with sporadic rain, often makes it ...
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Greece’s Communist Party Stresses Importance of Protecting Workers
ATHENS – KKE parliamentary spokesperson Nikos Karathanassopoulos, in a statement to SKAI radio station on Tuesday, stressed the need to safeguard the health system in […] The post Greece’s Communist Party Stresses Importance of Protecting Workers appeared first on The National Herald.
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Police Imposed 150- Euro Fines on 164 Greeks for Violating Coronavirus Curfew
ATHENS – A total of 164 citizens had been fined by 6:00 on Tuesday morning for violating the curfew imposed 24 hours earlier – the […] The post Police Imposed 150- Euro Fines on 164 Greeks for Violating Coronavirus Curfew appeared first on The National Herald.
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‘Only a matter of time’: Greek migrant camps brace for coronavirus outbreak
Migrants arrive at the port of Mytilene in the Greek island of Lesvos on March 20, 2020 to be transfered in a closed camp in northern Greece, as the country battles to control the novel coronavirus ...
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Greece: Move Asylum Seekers, Migrants to Safety
Greece’s government should immediately reduce congestion in the islands’ Reception and Identification Centers (RICs) for asylum seekers and migrants to avert a public health crisis amid the ...
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Greece responded faster than many EU states, PM Mitsotakis said in teleconference cabinet meeting
The PM said it appeared Greece had bought time with the measures
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“Anarchy” in EU: Finance ministers press “general escape clause” due to COVID-19
European Union finance ministers agreed on Monday to activate the “general escape clause” of the EU fiscal framework, allowing member states to spend as much as they want in the health and economy battle against the coronavirus. They said that they expected a “severe economic downturn” this year due to the pandemic, therefore member-state are … The post “Anarchy” in EU: Finance ministers press “general escape clause” due to COVID-19 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece’s Public Power Company PPC offers discounts during the epidemic
Greece’s Public Power Corporation PPC/DEH is proceeding with discounts in order to help businesses and private persons suffering from the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Starting on Thursday, March 26, 2020, and for the next three months, the PPC offers: cancels the fixed charges for low-voltage customers category Γ1 and Γ1Ν, businesses Γ21, Γ22 … The post Greece’s Public Power Company PPC offers discounts during the epidemic appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Cosmote Greece selects Ericsson as 5G RAN vendor to upgrade network
Ericsson was selected by Greece’s Cosmote as its sole 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) vendor under a major network modernisation deal. Cosmote is targeting 2021 for the commercial launch of 5G services.
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'Stay home': Greek graffiti artist sends a plea over coronavirus
A teenager graffiti artist sends a plea urging people to stay home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The artist painted on the rooftop of his Athens apartment building because Greece, like many ...
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During Coronavirus, What to Do About Greece’s Refugee Camps?
ATHENS – As the New Democracy government essentially locked down the country to deal with the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, guidelines including advice people should stay […] The post During Coronavirus, What to Do About Greece’s Refugee Camps? appeared first on The National Herald.
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