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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Tests, no quarantine, travel within EU by June 15: Greece ‘s proposals to Brussels

Emphasis on COVID-19 tests, full airplanes and no 14-day quarantine for those returning from Greece are among the proposals Athens submitted to the European Commission, ahead of the free movement plan “Europe needs a rest” Brussels is expected to publish on Wednesday, May 13. In a 3-page non-paper, Greece is pushing for a very swift … The post Tests, no quarantine, travel within EU by June 15: Greece ‘s proposals to Brussels appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Free travel to mainland & Crete May 18; rest islands possible May 25

Free movement to Greece’s mainland and Crete is possible as of May 18, 2020, Head of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Tuesday. Travel to the island of Crete was added as there are sufficient health facilities, he added. Hardalias said that movement to the remaining islands may take place as of May 25, however, … The post Free travel to mainland & Crete May 18; rest islands possible May 25 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Michiana Greek Festival canceled due to coronavirus

Michiana Greek Festival at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.


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Unaccompanied children among 50 migrants arriving in UK from camps in Greece

Some 130 Greek nationals stranded in the UK because of the coronavirus lockdown are being flown back to Greece in return.


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Greece: Violent protest at migrant center near Turkey border

Police in northern Greece arrested 25 people Tuesday during a protest at a migrant processing center that damaged converted shipping containers used as living quarters and other facilities but caused ...


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Giannis files $2 million lawsuit over Greek Freak trademark

Giannis Antetokounmpo has recently filed a $2 million lawsuit against a sports merchandise company for using his name, without his permission.


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We challenge you to mess up these foolproof Greek Peas

It’s a new week of What’s In The House? and Stephanie is kicking things off with a dish you’ll want in your regular rotation: Greek Peas. This recipe comes courtesy of Stephanie’s incredibly Greek ...


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Greek American Festival postponed due to coronavirus

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral says the 50th-annual Greek American Festival has been postponed for this year. Cathedral Dean Fr. Larry Legakis says the festival has been rescheduled for ...


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Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken & Veggies and Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

Arrange lemon slices, and vegetables around chicken breasts in baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, baste chicken and vegetables with pan drippings. Continue baking until chicken ...


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600 square metre Greek flag to be unfurled close to the Turkish border

The proud blue and white flag of Greece will wave in the port of Alexandroupolis, while a special crane will be used to raise the flag.


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National Bank of Greece S.A. -- Moody's changes the deposit rating outlook to stable on five Greek banks

Moody's changes the deposit rating outlook to stable on five Greek banksRead the full article at Moody's ...


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The Handshake: Ancient Greek Gesture May Fade Away in Post-Coronavirus Era

The first known artistic portrayals of the handshake in the history of mankind date back to the 5th century BC in ancient Greece. The oldest indication of the handshake as a gesture of greeting is an ...


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Hoteliers want more border crossings opening in North Greece, gov’t reluctant

Hoteliers in northern Greece want more border checkpoints to be opened but the government is willing to open no more than four. Deputy Minister of Macedonia and Thrace Theodoros Karaoglou expressed concern over the situation at border checkpoints in northern Greece and issues regarding the opening of borders. Speaking to state-run news agency amna on … The post Hoteliers want more border crossings opening in North Greece, gov’t reluctant appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Nurses Day: Greece’s hospital staff demands more expenditure for health

Nursing staff at public hospitals in Greece staged protests on Tuesday on the occasion of the international Nurses Day. Wearing masks and holding banners they gathered at the hospital entrances and pointed out at the chronic problems of the Greek health system. “We have a voice and it will be heard through our masks,” was … The post Nurses Day: Greece’s hospital staff demands more expenditure for health appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Latest holiday travel advice for Portugal, Greece, Spain, France, and more

This is the latest advice for Spain, Italy, Cyprus and more, as reported by Mirror Online. Spanish residents saw one of the strictest lockdowns across Europe, with the mandatory closure of all ...


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Greece Accommodation Update

English Situation Report on Greece and 6 other countries about Protection and Human Rights, Shelter and Non-Food Items, Aged Persons, Children and more; published on 30 Apr 2020 by UNHCR ...


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Monastiri’s economy is collapsing without Greek tourists

The coronavirus confirmed that the fragile local economy of Monastiri (Μοναστήρι; Битола) in Greece's neighbouring country now known as "North Macedonia" ...


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SMALL TOWNS' DIRE PLANS - GREEK DRAMA - RAUNER'S IRONIC TAKE

Other small towns across Illinois are also being hit hard, according to the Conference of Mayors’ nifty interactive site: Arlington Heights says sales income and tax revenues are down $8.3 million, ...


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Asylum-seekers in Evros center protest asylum procedures delays

Young asylum-seekers rioted on Tuesday morning in the Reception and Identification Center of Fylakio in northern Evros. They set mattresses in the ward for unaccompanied minors on fire and it needed the intervention of the fire service extinguish the blaze. The riots started short before 10 o’ clock. Police forces rushed to the center to … The post Asylum-seekers in Evros center protest asylum procedures delays appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Athens major overhaul to create more space for pedestrians and bicyclists

The Athens municipality gave the green light for the implementation of the Athens downtown urban restructuring plan that will create long pedestrian walking zones in the center of the Greek capital. According to the plan, a 6.8 km-long pedestrian walk is to be established and this also includes the historical center. With the interventions, the … The post Athens major overhaul to create more space for pedestrians and bicyclists appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Turkey accuses five nations of forming 'alliance of evil'

Turkey is accusing Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, France and the United Arab Emirates of seeking an “alliance of evil” after these countries issued a joint declaration denouncing Ankara’s policies in the eastern Mediterranean and Libya


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Holidays 2020: Greece welcomes Britons without quarantine from next month

HOLIDAYS were looking unlikely this year but Greece may have just provided Britons with the opportunity to enjoy a holiday on the popular island.


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May Day 2020 GREECE Inspires Love of Nature

Protomagia (May 1st) is International Labor Day in GREECE. It is a holiday where people traditionally go to the countryside for picnics, to fly kites and to ...


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In GREECE, COVID-19 Numbers Are Very Low. Neurologists Explain Why.

Neurology Today asked neurologists practicing in GREECE to describe the actions taken to stave off the spread of coronavirus and to speculate as to ...


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GREECE to open its first vegan hotel in Mykonos this summer

This summer, Koukoumi Hotel plans to open as GREECE'S first all-vegan hotel in the Ano Mera village on the island of Mykonos. Founded with the ...


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GREECE slams Turkish media report linking patriarch to Islamic preacher Gülen

GREECE'S government spokesman on Monday reacted to a report published by a Turkish magazine last week which described Istanbul-based Patriarch ...


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GREECE'S COVID-19 Handling Impresses Foreign Real Estate Investors

The scientific approach to dealing with the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, making GREECE among the best performers in the world holding down ...


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Latest travel advice for Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and more

In his 'road map' plan to easing lockdown, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that all international arrivals not on the pre-decided "short list" will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in the ...


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50 migrants saved from Greek camps and flown to UK to reunite with families and start a new life

DOZENS of migrants have been saved from Greek camps and flown to the UK to reunite with their families. Around 50 people have been brought into the country to start a new life – testing ...


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32.8% of Greek employees could work from home, says report

32.8% of employees in Greece could work from home, a report by the Centre of Planning & Economic Research (KEPE) said on Monday.The report uses data from 2019 and makes use of the occasion of the lockdown experience due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to the report, 1,263,000 workers in the country would work from … The post 32.8% of Greek employees could work from home, says report appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turns Greek goddess in these unseen pics from her photoshoot 15 years back

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been among those top-notch actresses who have carved a niche for themselves in the industry.


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The Latest: Greek police say migrants staged violent protest

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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GREEK govt proposes extending central bank governor Stournaras' term

ATHENS, May 12 (Reuters) - The GREEK government has proposed an extension of the term of Yiannis Stournaras as governor of the Bank of Greece, ...


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Those Who Purchased National Bank of Greece (ATH:ETE) Shares Five Years Ago Have A 99% Loss To Show For It

We're definitely into long term investing, but some companies are simply bad investments over any time frame. We ...


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Turkey lambasts joint declaration on East Med

Turkey severely criticized the joint declaration by Greece, Egypt, France, the Greek Cypriot administration, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alleging that Turkey’s activities are “illegal” in the Eastern Mediterranean.


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Aishwarya Rai transforms into a Greek goddess, celestial nymph in this photo shoot done 15 years ago, see pics

Actor Aishwarya Rai has been as successful a Bollywood star as she has been a showstopper. While her modelling work has significantly come down over the years, in her younger days, the work was pretty ...


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Back in recession, Greece puts faith in digital overhaul

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece plans to rapidly expand government digital services in 2020 to try and slim down its notoriously slow-moving bureaucracy and help the country exit its pandemic recession ...


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Erdogan vows to fight GREEK & Armenian lobbies

He then took aim at not only the Armenian and GREEK lobbies in their diaspora communities, but also the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Fethullah ...


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When Spain, Portugal, Greece and Dubai will allow tourists

Travel abroad is unlikely to happen for many in the next few months however a number of countries are beginning to ease their strict lockdown rules ...


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UTZ Quality Foods on 'acquisition radar of Collier Greek Holdings'

UTZ Quality Foods, which claims to be the largest privately-led snack brand in the US, is reportedly about to be acquired by a New York-based investment firm.


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Greek locals' hostility against migrants threatens safety

When plans were leaked last week to move dozens of asylum seekers from an island camp to a hotel in the northern Greek village of Arnissa, there was a swift and ...


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European Commission approves €500 million Greek scheme to support the self-employed affected by coronavirus outbreak

The European Commission has approved a €500 million Greek scheme to support self-employed individuals, including self-employed managers of small companies in sectors affected by the coronavirus ...


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British tourists could travel to Greece without restrictions as Greek government launches plan to restart tourism sector

British tourists could holiday again in Greece from June 1, according to the Greek government. Last year, four million Britons travelled to either mainland Greece or its islands.


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GREEK government to focus on supporting hospitality and restaurant sectors

This money will be distributed to support workers' incomes. The SURE program is expected to commence in June. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, GREEK ...


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On the Margins at DU: Multicultural GREEK Council (MGC)

... that investigates the successes and failures of inclusive excellence at DU, The Clarion spoke with members of Multicultural GREEK Council (MGC).


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Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, France & UAE denounce Turkey in joint statement

To try and legitimise Turkey's claims on GREEK islands, it also backs and supports the Muslim Brotherhood government in Libya that is facing pressures ...


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Movie Script About GREEK Village Life Wins Awards for British Author

A novel depicting life in a GREEK coastal village, entitled “Girl Gone GREEK,” has been retooled into an award-winning script, recognized as Winner for ...


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Erdogan lashes out at Armenian, GREEK lobbies

In a national address today on the COVID-19 crisis, Turkish president Regep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the “Armenian and GREEK lobbies.” as “evil ...


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Belgium to host asylum-seeker minors stuck in Greece

Belgium announced it would take in 18 unaccompanied asylum-seeker minors currently stuck in Greece. The move is part of a European Commission plan to relocate at least 1,600 such minors from Greece to ...


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UAE, Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, France condemn Turkey's violations in EastMed region

The foreign ministers of UAE, Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, and France today condemned the escalation of Turkey's violations of the Greek national airspace, including over flights in inhabited areas and ...


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