Europe halts delivery of faulty Chinese face masks; WHO says Covid-19 may never go; thirty-six million Americans now unemployed; Japan eases state of emergency in many regions ...
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How the world sees Greece
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Coronavirus live news: Greece to reopen beaches; official global death toll nears 300,000
10 Mistakes to Avoid on a Trip to the Greek Islands
To help you on your travels, we’ve compiled 10 common mistakes to avoid on any trip to the Greek islands, whether it’s your first or fifth time visiting.
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Vouchers: Commission threatens EU member states with legal steps
The European Commission is taking the first step in legal procedures against countries that are breaching EU law by not insisting that companies provide cash refunds to customers over cancelled travel or holidays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, thus handing out only vouchers. Commission executive vice-president Margrethe Vestager told a news conference on Wednesday that … The post Vouchers: Commission threatens EU member states with legal steps appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Crowding overshadows inauguration of Omonia fountain, Athens mayor under fire
Dozens of Greeks gathered at Omonia Square on Thursday night to attend the inauguration of the new fountain at the Omonia Square by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyiannis. The fountain was illuminated and the water spurted up to 20 meters high. It was the right place but the wrong time. The Mayor of Athens came under … The post Crowding overshadows inauguration of Omonia fountain, Athens mayor under fire appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece reports 2,770 coronavirus cases, 156 deaths
Greece's Health Ministry reported on Thursday that the number of coronavirus infections reached 2,770 and there have been 156 deaths since the start of the outbreak in the country on Feb. 26. Over the ...
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Assassin’s Creed’s Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt free to promote learning at home
There is a rich history to each of Assassin’s Creed game’s settings, and Ubisoft explores that history in its Discovery Tour series. Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece for Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey and ...
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Greece: Migrants jailed for detention centre riot
THESSALONIKI, Greece - Greek authorities say two Afghan men have been jailed for six years and nine months each after being convicted of participating in riots this week at a migrant detention centre ...
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Coronavirus Greece – Ten new cases
The death toll remained 156
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COVID-19 immunity in Greece’s population very low, says Tsiodras
The immunity that the Greek population has acquired from the coronavirus is small. Only 0.5% of the Greek population is estimated to have developed immunity, Professor for infectious Diseases and spokesman of National Health Organization, Sotiris Tsiodras, said on Thursday. Citing current scientific data, Tsiodras said that “the mild course of the disease in our … The post COVID-19 immunity in Greece’s population very low, says Tsiodras appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek carrier Aegean to gradually restart overseas flights by end May
Greece's largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Thursday it will gradually restart flights from Athens to some major European destinations by the end of May, ending a suspension prompted by the new ...
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Greek actress: I fear no coronavirus, I will receive the Blood and Body of Christ in Holy Communion
Maria Solomou said she would receive Holy Communion on Sunday
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Hysteria in the kitchen: No transmission from food, food packaging, says Greek EFET (POLL)
Food and the coronavirus: The peak of my anti-coronavirus hysteria in the kitchen, it was when two in pita wrapped souvlakis placed in a delivery bag were eagerly waited for to be consumed. My plan was absolutely clear: removed them from the bag with gloves. But then? Eat them wearing gloves? I rejected it as … The post Hysteria in the kitchen: No transmission from food, food packaging, says Greek EFET (POLL) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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OTE Telecom Q1 profit up on strong Greek data, broadband usage
OTE Telecom, Greece's biggest telecoms operator, reported on Thursday a 3.6% rise in core profit thanks to increased usage of data and broadband services amid the coronavirus lockdown.
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What can Greek mythology teach us about the Covid crisis?
Still, given our current crisis, it lent the chance to view the mythology in a new light; for all their belief in gods and monsters, there’s a certain pragmatism to Greek mythology; the daring heroes ...
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COVID-19: Greece to open hundreds of beaches with social distancing
ATHENS: Greece said Thursday (May 14) it will open 515 beaches from Saturday as a balmy weekend approaches, but apply strict social distancing ...
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Coronavirus live news: Europe halts delivery of faulty Chinese face masks; WHO says Covid-19 may never go
Thirty-six million Americans now unemployed; global deaths near 300,000; Japan eases state of emergency in many regions; Russia has second highest number of infections * WHO says Covid-19 ‘may never go away’ * Russia defends its ‘exceptionally precise’ death data * US coronavirus updates - live * UK coronavirus updates - live * Coronavirus latest: at a glance 3.27pm BST The UK has reported 428 more deaths from Covid-19, as it continues to suffer Europe’s worst outbreak of coronavirus. The UK death toll of 33,614 is the second-highest in the world, after the US. However, the total number of confirmed infections, at 233,151, is only the world’s fourth highest. As of 9am 14 May, there have been 2,219,281 tests, with 126,064 tests on 13 May. 1,593,902 people have been tested of which 233,151 tested positive. As of 5pm on 13 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 33,614 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/VrfhlNVWar 3.21pm BST Two migrants arriving by sea to the GREEK ISLAND OF LESBOS tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, leading to increased calls for evacuation of the overcrowded local camps, writes HARRIET GRANT. The Moria camp in Lesbos has so far not reported cases of the virus, though two other camps and a hotel where asylum-seekers are staying were locked down in April after positive coronavirus tests were returned. Related: Coronavirus cases among refugees on Lesbos spark fresh calls for evacuation Continue reading...
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Coronavirus cases among refugees on Lesbos spark fresh calls for evacuation
NGOs say infections among arriving refugees show urgent need to move more migrants from Moria camp to mainland * Coronavirus - latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage Two migrants arriving by sea to the Greek island of Lesbos tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, leading to increased calls for evacuation of the overcrowded local camps. The Moria camp in Lesbos has so far not reported cases of the virus, though two other camps and a hotel where asylum-seekers are staying were locked down in April after positive coronavirus tests were returned. Related: Lesbos coronavirus case sparks fears for refugee camp Related: UN calls for urgent evacuation of Lesbos refugee camp Continue reading...
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UNHCR, SolidarityNow and pod.gr join voices to provide information on Covid-19 to refugees and migrants in Greece, through a podcast series [EN/EL]
English Situation Report on Greece about Health, Refugees and Epidemic; published on 14 May 2020 by SN and UNHCR ...
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Greece to experience highest temperatures (+40°C) in the world as scorching heat approaches
The deviation from the normal temperature for this time of the year will be 10 degrees higher
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Heat Wave in mid-May: Temperatures in Greece to soar up to 40°C
Meteorologists forecast extremely high temperatures that will reach locally up to 39-40 degrees Celsius over the upcoming weekend. The heat wave unprecedented for this time of the year and the deviation from the average seasonal temperature in mid-May is over 10 degrees Celsius, the weather service of National Observatory of Athens, meteo, said in its … The post Heat Wave in mid-May: Temperatures in Greece to soar up to 40°C appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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This couple is on lockdown at work, which happens to be a luxury superyacht off the coast of Monaco. Here's a look into their suite life on deck.
[Bianca and Joe]Courtesy photo * Joe and Bianca are a British-South African couple who work on a private luxury yacht that splits its time between the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean Sea. * Summer events and travel bookings hit an abrupt pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the couple found themselves on lockdown aboard the yacht along with three other crew members. * The crew has been keeping busy with baking, reading, and Zoom trivia nights — and Joe and Bianca were also recently able to go ashore for a socially-distanced hike. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Yacht crew in ports around the world have found themselves confined to the luxury vessels that are both their places of employment and their home. In Monaco, Joe and Bianca are a British-South African couple who have spent the last three years working onboard a 196-foot private yacht that typically spends winter in the wealthy Mediterranean principality and cruises the Greek Islands in summer. Normally, the yacht would be preparing to welcome its first guests of 2020 for the Cannes Film Festival. The red carpet event was scheduled to start on May 12 but has instead been adapted for an online format in June. With travel still on hold in most European countries, the duo — like everyone in the yachting industry — face an uncertain summer season that most agree won't start until July at the earliest, if it gets underway at all. THE COUPLE MET IN 2018 WHEN JOE JOINED THE YACHT CREW SIX MONTHS AFTER BIANCA. Courtesy photo Bianca and Joe were just a few days out from departing on vacation back to visit Bianca's family in South Africa. In anticipation of Monaco's lockdown, which started on March 17, the captain asked them to cancel their trip to guarantee safe manning of the vessel. Bianca, the yacht's second stewardess, is philosophical about how the situation has worked out. "I think it would have been strange to go home," she told Business Insider. THE SUPERYACHT, WHICH CAN ACCOMMODATE 10 GUESTS IN FIVE STATEROOMS, HAS BEEN LOCKED DOWN WITH ONLY FIVE OF ITS USUAL 12 CREW MEMBERS ON BOARD. Courtesy photo "We each have a crew cabin to ourselves," said Bianca, adding that they all appreciate the extra space. Joe, the second engineer, says the atmosphere is more like being at home than at work. As the only engineer currently on board, his workload has been reduced. "There's obviously only a certain amount I can do on my own, so I'm doing what I can to keep the boat ticking over. It's not stressful," he said. AT 8 P.M. EVERY EVENING, THE VESSEL, LIKE MANY OTHERS AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN, SOUNDS ITS HORN AS A SIGN OF GRATITUDE TOWARDS FRONTLINE WORKERS. Courtesy photo Under lockdown rules, yachts have not been able to leave or arrive into a harbor unless granted express permission by port authorities. Both Bianca and Joe are aware of — and appreciate — their privileged position in this crisis and are thankful to have jobs when others in the industry are losing theirs. "Our owner has assured us that there will be no redundancies or pay cuts," Bianca said. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * What the top 25 colleges and universities in the US have said about their plans to reopen in fall 2020, from postponing the semester to offering more remote coursework * Harvard Business School students are pivoting their summer plans at the last minute as more than a third of internships are cancelled nationwide. Here's how they're spending the next few months helping businesses in need. * How to take your company remote permanently while maintaining a positive culture and productive team, from CEOs and leaders who've done it SEE ALSO: SUNDECK BBQS, TRIVIA NIGHTS, AND STRICT HYGIENE RULES: AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE LIFE OF CREWS LOCKED DOWN ON LUXURY SUPERYACHTS READ MORE: TWO VACATIONING FAMILIES GOT STUCK IN SOUTH AFRICA AFTER THE COUNTRY WENT INTO LOCKDOWN. HERE'S THE UPLIFTING STORY OF HOW A LOCAL WINE FARM CAME TO THEIR RESCUE.
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Denounced: Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, France and the United Arab Emirates Criticize Ankara's Mediterranean Policy
The foreign ministers of Cyprus, Greece, Egypt and France ("3+1" formula), as well as the UAE, condemned Turkey's policy in the Eastern Mediterranean in a joint statement on Monday. Turkey is foaming ...
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Greece Braces For First Heat Wave of Season
Extremely high temperatures, unusual for late Spring, are forecast to prevail in Greece over the weekend, in some areas reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), the weather ...
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Summer 2020: The Death of the American Tourist in Greece?
The ancient Greek archaeological site at Delphi. Dennis Jarvis/Wikimedia Commons The news, it seems, is rather bleak at this point for Americans planning to spend their holidays in Greece and the rest ...
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UNHCR Greece Factsheet
English Situation Report on Greece and 3 other countries about Education, Health, Children, Refugees and more; published on 14 May 2020 by UNHCR ...
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Greece beaches to open this weekend – but boozing and music are banned
GREECE is opening their beaches again this weekend as the country lowers the lockdown restrictions put in place during the pandemic. However, visitors will face strict measures and ...
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Greek President Sakellaropoulou’s on 100th anniversary since Thrace’s liberation from the Turks
"The people of Thrace have once again proven their sense of responsibility and fighting spirit, together with our Armed Forces"
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Teachers, students, parents protest cameras in classroom, live streaming
The controversial use of cameras in schools has sent teachers,, students and pupils but also parents to the streets of Athens on Wednesday. Hundreds marched in the city center to protest the use of cameras in class rooms and have teaching classes broadcast live for educational purposes, for students unable to attend school during the … The post Teachers, students, parents protest cameras in classroom, live streaming appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Elena Kamperi: The explosive Greek Instagram sensation! (photos)
An Instagram jewel!
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What will €375,000 buy in Spain, the UK, Greece, France and Co Galway
CO GALWAY. Gerry Mullin Auctioneer is seeking €375,000 for this 128sq m (1,377sq ft) thatched cottage with nearly three acres of land at Cloonacauneen, ...
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