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Monday, April 13, 2020

Greek Orthodox churches close during Holy Week amid coronavirus outbreak

The Orthodox Church of Greece has closed during their Holy Week as the coronavirus outbreak continues to shutter events worldwide. Footage is seen here in Thessaloniki on Monday (April 13).


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GREECE'S Marine Environment Gets New Lease on Life, Scientists Say

In GREECE, we recently saw the return of dolphins in the Thermaikos Gulf, in Thessaloniki,” she says. In GREECE, turtles lay eggs from May to August.


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Authorities on lookout for rogue clerics, worshippers

As GREECE enters Holy Week, the most sacred time of year for Orthodox Christians and traditionally a period of public gatherings and religious services ...


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GREECE Construction and Infrastructure Market Insights and Outlook During 2020-2026

Increasing public investments into GREECE'S commercial construction sectors will be a key market opportunity for the companies operating in the ...


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The Quiet Earth: Seismic Noise in GREECE Has Fallen Tenfold Since Lockdown

... nationwide lockdown, which was announced on March 23 in GREECE. The professor explained that seismic noise is not related to seismic activity.


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The Chinese government and the Chinese Embassy in GREECE donate 10000 health masks to ...

The Chairman of SolidarityNow, Stelios Zavvos, stated: “I would like to thank you warmly for this great support that your country offers, primarily to GREECE ...


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Top 5 concerns: TripAdvisor tourists talk Greece online amid Covid-19 lockdown

There main concerns have to do with health provision


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Greek minister's claims against Turkey attempt to deflect from anti-refugee atrocities: MFA

Aksoy said those statements by the Greek minister were aimed at defecting from crimes committed by Greece against the migrants. Notis Mitarakis, the Greek immigration affairs minister, claimed earlier ...


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Greek minister's claims on Turkey's refugee stance attempt to deflect from atrocities committed by Greece: FM spokesperson

Aksoy said those statements by the Greek minister were aimed at defecting from crimes committed by Greece against the migrants. Notis Mitarakis, the Greek immigration affairs minister, claimed earlier ...


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“Gradual lockdown lifting in Greece to start early May,” says Gov’t spokesman

Government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced that the gradually lifting of lockdown restrictions may start in the first days of May and may be completed by mid-June, if the course of the coronavirus pandemic continues in the same modus, the virus curve flattens and there is no resurgence of the pandemic in the country. According to … The post “Gradual lockdown lifting in Greece to start early May,” says Gov’t spokesman appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Olive oil industry under increasing threat from 'olive leprosy'

Italian, Spanish and Greek farmers set to lose billions unless drastic action is taken to combat bacterium that has killed millions of trees One of southern Europe’s most important staples, olive oil, is under pressure from a potentially deadly disease that new research shows could infect nearly all of the productive areas of Italy, Greece and Spain. Economic losses could be as high as €5bn over the next 50 years for Italy, where at least 1m trees have already died, if nothing is done to halt the spread of the disease and olive groves are not replanted, the study found. In Spain, losses could total €17bn over the same period, and Greece could suffer to the tune of about €2bn. Continue reading...


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Holy Monday Observances‎ Held without Worshippers in Greece (Photos)

ATHENS – Priests and chanters are taking part in a holy Monday ceremony held without worshippers in Athens Cathedral during a lockdown order by the […] The post Holy Monday Observances‎ Held without Worshippers in Greece (Photos) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Coronavirus leads to cancellation of Greek Fest

Organizers have announced the cancellation of this year's Greek Fest. The annual festival at State Fair Park in West Allis was scheduled for June 19-21. Organizers said State Fair Park would not be ...


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IOM to Create Accommodation for 5,000 from Greek Aegean Migrant Camps

This has not been possible at Moria camp, the largest of its kind in Europe which is home to around 20,000 people, as the IOM has no involvement there. The Greek government imposed confinement ...


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Greece has won a battle against COVID-19 but war is not over: PM

Greece was swift in implementing measures of social distancing after its first case of COVID-19 surfaced in late February, imposing a nationwide lockdown days later which is being respected with few ...


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swimming pool in mountainous central greece follows design principles of old cisterns

located on the sloping courtyard of an old village house overlooking the north evia gulf, in greece, this swimming pool was built following the principles of the old cisterns that one comes across ...


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CNN: Greece took swift action against Covid-19 and it is working

The piece compares Greece to Italy as case studies


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The Return to a Normal Life Will Be Gradual, Greek PM Says

The return to a normal life after the coronavirus pandemic will be “gradual and in phases,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.


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Corfu mayor apologizes for church going, Bishop’s trial in May

Mayor of Corfu, Meropi Ydraiou apologized on Monday for her church going a day earlier although she claimed at the same time that she did not attend the religious service but the procession of Agios Spyridion inside the Church. Playing with words and semantics, she said that she stayed in the church only for a … The post Corfu mayor apologizes for church going, Bishop’s trial in May appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Coronavirus latest news: death toll in Italy passes 20,000; more than 1.87m cases reported worldwide

Spain records another drop in daily death toll; Singapore sees biggest daily jump in infections; China reports highest daily cases in over five weeks * Spain relaxes lockdown as daily coronavirus death toll falls to 517 * Half of coronavirus deaths happen in care homes, EU data suggests * US coronavirus latest – live blog * Coronavirus latest: at a glance 6.11pm BST NEW YORK governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the state’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed 10,000 after this past weekend. New York lost 671 patients to coronavirus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 10,056. This is nearly four times the state’s death toll from the September 11 attacks, when 2,753 New Yorkers lost their lives. Related: Coronavirus US live: Andrew Cuomo details 'horrific level of pain' as deaths pass 10,000 in New York 6.09pm BST The prime minister of GREECE, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has thanked the nation for the sacrifices it has made in lockdown, saying the time gained has enabled authorities to reinforce the country’s austerity-hit health system, HELENA SMITH reports from Athens. “You made sacrifices, you deserve a big thank you,” said the centre right leader noting that hospital wards were now much better prepared in the event of a second coronavirus wave in the winter. Continue reading...


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George Stephanopoulos Tests Positive for COVID-19

NEW YORK – Nearly two weeks after his wife, actress, author and comedian, Ali Wentworth, tested positive for coronavirus, Greek-American co-host of Good Morning America […] The post George Stephanopoulos Tests Positive for COVID-19 appeared first on The National Herald.


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Hardalias: Greece Has Come a Long Way, Let Us Continue to Be Vigilant

ATHENS – A total of 335 representative samples for coronavirus were collected on Sunday at the Roma community in Drosero, Xanthi, where a baby girl […] The post Hardalias: Greece Has Come a Long Way, Let Us Continue to Be Vigilant appeared first on The National Herald.


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ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

This week on 60 Minutes: New York's health care workers treating coronavirus describe lack of equipment, infections of colleagues; Then, dealing with the mental health issues brought on by the coronavirus pandemic; And, the resurrection of New York's St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.


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Greece has learned to put the collective before the individual

The kitchen table, the centre of the family’s values, ideas and cuisine, is noisy with fear, uncertainty and frustration. It is in the home that Greece will find its strength. Our term “economics” ...


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Why Greece is coping with Covid-19 better than Italy

Several European countries have been badly hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Greece took action early on and it seems to be working. CNN's Lynda Kinkade reports.


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“No visits to relatives & friends over Easter,” warns Greece’s gov’t spokesman

This Easter will be different, without any traveling, gatherings or visits to the churches, while visits to relatives’ and friends’ houses to celebrate are not permitted, Greece’s government spokesperson Stelios Petsas warned on Monday, right at the beginning of the Holy Week. “We disapprove incidents like those in Koukaki and Corfu,” he said with reference … The post “No visits to relatives & friends over Easter,” warns Greece’s gov’t spokesman appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece among Ambitious EU Member-States Regarding European Green Deal

ATHENS – Greece is now among the ambitious EU member-states regarding the European Green Deal, after Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis signed a joint […] The post Greece among Ambitious EU Member-States Regarding European Green Deal appeared first on The National Herald.


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Panagiotopoulos: Greek Army on Alert to Prevent Illegal Entries of Migrants

ATHENS – The Armed Forces remain on alert along the Greek border to prevent any attempts at illegal entry into Greece, stated Defence Minister Nikos […] The post Panagiotopoulos: Greek Army on Alert to Prevent Illegal Entries of Migrants appeared first on The National Herald.


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Ancient Greek Texts Encouraged Hope and Endurance when They Spoke of End Times

With streets deserted, hospitals full and morgues struggling to cope with the number of bodies, it isn’t surprising that some people are making comparisons with […] The post Ancient Greek Texts Encouraged Hope and Endurance when They Spoke of End Times appeared first on The National Herald.


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Over 2,000 Vulnerable Asylum Seekers to Be Transferred off Greek Hotspots Preventatively

ATHENS – More than 2,000 asylum applicants on Greek islands belong to coronavirus-vulnerable groups and will be temporarily moved from hotspots, International Organization of Migration […] The post Over 2,000 Vulnerable Asylum Seekers to Be Transferred off Greek Hotspots Preventatively appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek-Born Sophie Avouris, 102, Recovered from Coronavirus

NEW YORK – Greek-born Queens resident Sophie Avouris in her 102 years has lived through more than her fair share of dramatic events in world […] The post Greek-Born Sophie Avouris, 102, Recovered from Coronavirus appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece ‘to guard border’ as it voices concern over asylum-seekers ‘gathering on Turkey coast’

Officials in Greece expressed concern on Monday that migrants and refugees are gathering on Turkey’s coast with plans to cross the Aegean Sea to Greek islands despite movement restrictions in both ...


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Greek American ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos has COVID-19

He revealed it nearly two weeks after his wife tested positive to the virus


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Greek banned form visiting family and friends at Easter as Covid-19 rules tighten

The Government spokesperson said it was not the time to relax


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Energean to Deploy ODYSSEA Instrumentation on its Gas Production Platform in Greece

ATHENS, Greece, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mediterranean-focused exploration & production (E&P) company Energean has signed an agreement with the Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) for the ...


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“Recession 5%-10% due to tourism losses,” says Greek FinMin Staikouras

Τhe pandemic crisis costs the Greek GDP 2.5 points every month, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said estimating that recession may be even at 10 percent. Speaking to Thema FM on Sunday, Staikouras stressed that the large stake of tourism in the Greek economy makes it more vulnerable to the crisis. He acknowledged that although the … The post “Recession 5%-10% due to tourism losses,” says Greek FinMin Staikouras appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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COVID-19 Greece: 3 infants hospitalized, one of them in serious condition

Three infants tested positive to COVID-19 have been hospitalized since the weekend and one of them is in serious condition. The 15-month-old girl in currently intubated in the Intensive Care Unit of the pediatric clinic of the Ippokratio hospital in Thessaloniki. The infant was underlying health problems when it got infected with the virus. The … The post COVID-19 Greece: 3 infants hospitalized, one of them in serious condition appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek Hotels Present Package of Relief Proposals for after the Pandemic

ATHENS – The Hellenic Chamber of Greece on Monday presented a comprehensive package of proposals for the implementation of guarantee measures to shore up the […] The post Greek Hotels Present Package of Relief Proposals for after the Pandemic appeared first on The National Herald.


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Konsolas: Greece Working on “Safe Entry Protocol” for Tourist Arrivals

ATHENS – The tourism ministry is currently working on a proposal for a safe entry protocol for tourists coming to Greece, once the arrival of […] The post Konsolas: Greece Working on “Safe Entry Protocol” for Tourist Arrivals appeared first on The National Herald.


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Airbnb – A Pleasant Golden Years Surprise

I am a brooding Greek-American boomer. I squeak through my later years with matching after-market hips supported by a pair of specially crafted orthotics I […] The post Airbnb – A Pleasant Golden Years Surprise appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greece airs concern over asylum-seekers seen on Turkey coast

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece expressed concern Monday that migrants and refugees are gathering on Turkey's coast with plans to cross the Aegean Sea to Greek islands despite movement ...


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GREECE Voices Concerns about Coronavirus and Migrants

ATHENS — Authorities in GREECE say they are concerned about indications of a build-up of migrants and refugees on the Turkish coast near Greek ...


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Greek hotels fear bankruptcy, survey shows

The survey estimates that losses of hotel turnover in 2020 will amount to 1.2 billion euros for year-round hotels and 3.26 billion for seasonal hotels


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Thomasina Miers’ recipe for Greek lamb meatballs

Thomasina Miers’ baked Greek lamb meatballs with orzo. Photograph: Yuki Sugiura/The Guardian. Food styling: Aya Nishimura. Prop styling: Yuki Sugiura. Meatballs – such a comforting food. Close your ...


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The Latest: Greece voices concerns about virus and migrants

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ...


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TRNC PM slams president for requesting 'unnecessary' aid from Greek Cypriots

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Prime Minister Ersin Tatar criticized President Mustafa Akıncı for agreeing to take medicine from the Greek Cypriot administration, even though the island ...


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Twelve Coronavirus Cases Detected at Greek Nursing Home

“Following the results of 122 samples of residents and staff, by order of Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias, the retirement home was placed in quarantine by the ...


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EURO 2004 spotlight: How brilliant was Portugal's Luís Figo?

GREECE had to pinch themselves in the opener as they led Portugal 2-0 in Porto. Cristiano Ronaldo's last-gasp goal, stemming from Figo's corner, ...


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Dozens of foreign tourists on lockdown at campsite in Drepano, northern GREECE

The campsite hosts 41 tourists from different countries in Europe who started a tour of GREECE in December in their caravans and now find themselves ...


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GREECE gives renewables projects extra time amid COVID-19 crisis

April 13 (Renewables Now) - GREECE has extended deadlines for renewable energy projects as public services may be unavailable due to the ...


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