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Monday, May 18, 2020

Mama bear most likely buried her killed cubs, says Artcuros

Two bear cubs have been found dead and buried in a farm plot in the lakeside area between Polykarpis and Fotini, by Kastoria, northern Greece. The cubs were killed by a car. But who buried them? Most likely it was the mama bear, say members of emergency response team of the bear sanctuary Arcturos. They … The post Mama bear most likely buried her killed cubs, says Artcuros appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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ABC news: Unlikely underdog Greece is beating the coronavirus

The piece praises Greece's efforts, but warns the battle is not over yet


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Greece, a safe country for its citizens and tourists, says FM Dendias

Greece succeeded in remaining a safe country for its citizens during the pandemic, Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, said on Monday. “We also want it to remain safe for tourists – our guests, whom we hope to welcome back to enjoy Greece’s beautiful summer again this year,” he added. In a statement to the German agency … The post Greece, a safe country for its citizens and tourists, says FM Dendias appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece extends 14-day quarantine for international arrivals until end of May

Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority extended on Monday the mandatory 14-day quarantine rule for all passengers arriving from abroad until midnight May 31, 2020. The quarantine was first imposed on March 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The CAA recalled in a statement that the quarantine is for all citizens arriving from abroad whether Greek or … The post Greece extends 14-day quarantine for international arrivals until end of May appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Turkey violates Greek airspace 55 times – Dog fights with Greek aircraft ensue

There were also five infringements of the Athens FIR air traffic rules


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Temperatures break 160-year record in Greece

The highest since temperatures started being recorded in Athens in 1860


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New this week: Lady Gaga, 1975 music, a last ‘Trip to Greece,’ ‘Stargirl’

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.


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Unlikely underdog Greece is beating coronavirus. But like all ancient heroes, the test isn’t over: Reporter's notebook

A tour from an archaeologist like Mendoni was certainly a treat for a myth buff like me. I found it hard to control my excitement. "You can see over there," she said, pointing to a temple below. "This ...


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Border authorities halt Greek Australians from flying to Greece

Not all members of the public are sufficiently informed about current travel restrictions. Several Australians with dual citizenship (Greek, Cypriot and Australian) attempted to travel from Melbourne ...


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UPDATE 1-Greek carrier Aegean says 2020 will be the worst in its history

Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest carrier, expects 2020 to be the worst year in its 21-year history as restrictions imposed to contain the new coronavirus pandemic have hit revenues and grounded ...


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THE TRIP TO GREECE Goes Full “Arnold” in Exclusive Clip

Now they’re returning for their fourth and final journey together in The Trip to Greece. And their last sojourn is inspired by the most famous excursion ever, The Odyssey. But just because you’re ...


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‘The Trip to Greece’ Review: Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan End the Comedy Series with Some Bittersweet Dessert

Michael Winterbottom's "The Trip" series offers a bit of drama as a final serving with this heavy but satisfying conclusion.


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‘The Trip to Greece’ Film Review: Fourth Time’s Still a Charm for Steve Coogan-Rob Brydon Talkfest

"The Trip to Greece" is more of a trip through Greece for Steve Coogan Rob Brydon, who talk about stuff and try to make each other laugh ...


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Back to normality: Greek Police evacuates squat in Exarchia

Greece has apparently returned back to normality and in this sense, strong police forces were deployed as early as 6 0′ clock in the morning to evacuate a squat in Exarchia district of Athens. on the day marking the third phase of lockdown easing. 52 migrants, among them 12 children, were boarded on two buses … The post Back to normality: Greek Police evacuates squat in Exarchia appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece’s top football league to start on June 6

The Super League directors ratified the 7-14 positions of the season finished


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Coronavirus Greece – Only 2 cases recorded in a day

There were also 2 deaths


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Greece Eases Border Lockdown To Bring Harvest In

Two coaches full of jobless Greeks recently rolled in from Kozani, one of the areas in Greece hardest hit by unemployment. But typically two-thirds of Greeks find the work too demanding and leave, ...


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Crowds Gather at Greek Beach as Lockdown Restrictions Ease

Crowds gathered at Greek beaches on May 16, as temperatures rose and COVID -19 lockdown restrictions eased. Groups gathered in the waters and on the sands of Potamos Beach on the Thessaloniki ...


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Global report: Italy reopens cafes as Spain prepares for return of tourists

Greece welcomes visitors to Acropolis, malls and zoos; some businesses reopen in Ireland * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage Italians enjoyed their first meal out for two months on Monday, as the country eased lockdown restrictions, with bars, restaurants and cafes back in business and St Peter’s basilica in the Vatican open for visitors. After a gruelling lockdown period during the coronavirus pandemic, Italy was once again able to sip cappuccino and cold beers – albeit at a physical distance from other customers. The World Health Organization (WHO) guidance on face masks has remained consistent during the coronavirus pandemic. It has stuck to the line that masks are for healthcare workers – not the public.  Epidemics of infectious diseases behave in different ways but the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed more than 50 million people is regarded as a key example of a pandemic that occurred in multiple waves, with the latter more severe than the first. It has been replicated – albeit more mildly – in subsequent flu pandemics. Continue reading...


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Greek Turkish-language newspaper says “so-called” Pontian Greek “Genocide”

Just days before the commemoration of the Pontian Greek genocide, a Turkish-language newspaper from Western Thrace in Greece's northeast and on the Turkish ...


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Easing lockdown has not exacerbated epidemiological indicators, says Greece

Two weeks after the first phase of easing lockdown restrictions and the data in Greece show that although the population movement has significantly increased, the epidemiological indicators have not exacerbated, government spokesman, Stelios Petsas said on Monday. “The first two weeks of the gradual lifting of the restrictive measures have been successfully crowned in terms … The post Easing lockdown has not exacerbated epidemiological indicators, says Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Diamond Theatre of Ligonier Holds Virtual Auditions for GREECE LIGHTNING THE MUSICAL

WBOY has reported that Diamond Theatre of Ligonier is holding virtual auditions for their upcoming production of Greece Lightning the Musical,' which was written by two local high school students, ...


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Greece country profile

Situated in the far south of the Balkan peninsula, Greece combines the towering mountains of the mainland with over 1,400 islands, the largest of which is Crete. Post-World War II Greece saw rapid ...


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Cafes and churches open in Italy and Greece; Spain eyes summer reboot

Italian shops, restaurants and churches reopened their doors to spring sunshine on Monday, Greece welcomed visitors back to the Acropolis - and Spain hoped for tourists to return in summer in cautious ...


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Coronavirus live: Italy and Greece reopen cafes as China air pollutants rise

Meanwhile, China's levels of some air pollutants have risen back to above last year's levels after dropping when the government imposed strict lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, ...


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Coronavirus: Greece reopens Acropolis as lockdown eases

Greece on Monday reopened the Acropolis in Athens, bringing to an end the longest time that the landmark has been closed to the public since the Second World War. In a symbolic step on the country’s ...


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Europe reopening: Greece allows visitors to Acropolis, Italians return to cafes after coronavirus curbs eased

Greece reopened the Acropolis in Athens and all open-air archaeological sites in the country to the public on Monday after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.A clutch of tourists and masked reporters gathered at the world-famous site, the most visited monument in Greece.“We have never seen so few people at the Acropolis,” said a Russian visitor, a woman who has lived in Athens for five years. “It’s like having a private visit.”President Katerina Sakellaropoulou was among the…


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Over 200 archaeological sites across Greece opened their gates again

The Acropolis, the Ancient Olympia and another 200 archaeological sites across Greece opened their gates to public on May 18, 2020, after two months of being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Archeological sites are the first category of cultural sites to return to normal operation, followed by open-air cinemas on June 1, museums … The post Over 200 archaeological sites across Greece opened their gates again appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece Reopens Acropolis in Athens, Other Ancient Sites

Paving stickers were used as markers to keep visitors apart outside the Acropolis, while students were placed on rotation with online teaching to keep classes below 50% capacity.


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EU Stokes Aegean Fires, Funding Turkish Military Harassing Greece

A European Commissioner has recently revealed that the European Union has purchased equipment for the Turkish armed forces — which is now being used to make repeated provocative moves against Greece.


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Pair of Turkish F-16s infringe Athens FIR, fly over Farmakonissi

The Turkish F-16s were intercepted by Greek planes


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WRAPUP 1-Cafes, churches reopen in Italy, Greece as Spain targets mid-summer revival

Italian shops, restaurants and churches reopened their doors to the spring sun on Monday, Greece welcomed visitors back to the Acropolis, and Spain hoped for tourists to return in summer in cautious ...


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Greece holidays: UK government issues latest update as Greece opens up travel today

GREECE holidays are much loved by many British travellers. The country boasts a fascinating history, great food and stunning scenery. So when can holidaymakers return? The Foreign Office has issued a ...


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Acropolis sparkles in the sun as Greek tourist spots reopen

Greece reopened the Acropolis, museums and other major tourist attractions as the coronavirus lockdown eased in bright sunshine in Athens on Monday. "I visited the Acropolis today, a world monument ...


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Cruise the Greek Islands with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon

If your vacation is cancelled, a sequel to “The Trip” may fill the bill—if you don’t mind tagging along with a pair of passive-aggressive comedians.


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The Acropolis re-opens as Greece relaxes lockdown

Greece began a gradual easing of lockdown measures on May 4. On Monday shopping malls and high schools were opened, as well as travel across the mainland and to Crete and Evia Islands. The remaining ...


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War and Power in Classical Greece: Lessons for Superpowers and the World

Prologue Humans have had almost ceaseless difficulties in working and living together. Superstition, religious ideas, race, geography, ownership of land, and language engulf them so much, they often ...


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Greek tourism industry gears up for tough post-Covid-19 summer

Tourism is the second pillar of the Greek economy, but with Covid-19 having hit the industry particularly hard, Greek tourist operators are doing everything they can to convince holidaymakers that ...


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Princess Theodora of Greece's wedding to Matthew Kumar postponed due to coronavirus

Princess Theodora is closely related to the Danish, Spanish, Swedish, Belgian, as well as British royal family.


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Markets rally as Fed's Powell pledges more ammunition to fight Covid-19 downturn

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Jerome Powell insists the Federal Reserve can do more to help America through the coronavirus recession * Powell: We’re not out of ammo * Japan has fallen into recession * 8.30am: FTSE 100 jumps 2% * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage 9.24am BST SEVERAL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HAVE LIFTED THEIR BAN ON SHORT-SELLING SHARES, IN ANOTHER SIGN THAT THE PANIC CREATED BY COVID-19 HAS EASED. France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Austria and Greece are all scrapping restrictions that prevented traders from selling shares they didn’t own (hoping to buy them back cheaper). - France, Spain, Italy and Belgium have lifted short-selling bans as expected - Austria's ban will be lifted at midnight local time “Markets have partly reduced their losses, trading volumes and volatility have returned to levels that are still high compared to mid-February, however this reflects market participants’ uncertainties in the current context 9.11am BST THE GOLD PRICE HAS HIT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2012, AMID PREDICTIONS THAT THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK WILL DRIVE INFLATION UP. Gold bullion is up 1.2% this morning at $1,760 per ounce for the first time since October 2012. Gold has emerged as a clear winner from the economic turmoil created by the pandemic. There has been more energy about gold bulls today and prices have driven up to above $1760, the highest since Oct 2012. The peak in that month of $1795 is the next target for bulls. Gold prices spikes to levels last seen in 2012 on concerns over the weekend about; a deeper recession monetary stimulus from central banks flooding the system with liquidity. pic.twitter.com/onISNL5bJp Continue reading...


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EU tourist hotspots urge Germans to keep vacation plans

Germany's top diplomat Heiko Maas is to hold a conference with his Mediterranean counterparts to discuss plans for the summer tourism season. Countries like Greece and Croatia have weathered the pandemic relatively well.


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Aymen Tahar's football odyssey from Sheffield United to Steaua Bucharest

The English midfielder has also played in Greece, Portugal and Japan after his career was boosted by a chance meeting Aymen Tahar’s football journey across the globe has been impressive but it might never have happened but for a chance meeting with his former Sheffield United teammate, Kyle Walker. The midfielder bumped into Walker after a year out of the professional game, having played alongside him in his one appearance for the Blades after graduating from the academy. Tahar was talked up by the then Tottenham defender to an agent friend, resulting in a trial and an epic adventure. Continue reading...


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The Latest: Greece reopens Acropolis and other ancient sites

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 can cause ...


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Ancient Athens under the Acropolis Museum

*GREEK authorities announced that museum doors across the country will remain closed for visitors until June 14. **This article was sourced from the ...


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13th Annual London GREEK Festival: Virtual Edition

The 13th London GREEK Film Festival is bringing the cinema to movie fans during the coronavirus pandemic with its new online scheme which is ...


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Second royal wedding CANCELLED this month due to deadly pandemic

PRINCESS Theodora of GREECE and Denmark has had to cancel her wedding to American lawyer Matthew Kumar due to the coronavirus pandemic.


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5.3-magnitude quake hits 93 km south of Ierapetra, GREECE -- USGS

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Xinhua) -- A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted 93 km south of Ierapetra, GREECE, at 7:18 a.m. local time (0418 GMT) on ...


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The last resort of the EU fighting refugees in Greece-armed force and COVID-19

Greek soldiers used tear gas, stun grenades, rubber bullets and live ammunition against refugees stranded in the no-man’s-land between Greece and Turkey.


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The GREEK American vegan who is close to US President Donald Trump

GREEK American Philip Nicozisis, the chairman of Nico Properties Group, has three passions: business, veganism and US President Donald Trump.


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Coronavirus live news: record daily cases in South Africa as India extends lockdown

Daily death tolls fall in UK, Spain and Italy; Qatar makes masks mandatory on pain of prison; global infections pass 4.7 million. Follow the latest updates * Covid-19 cases in Brazil surpass Italy * South Africa reports highest daily increase in cases * Australia coronavirus updates – live * Coronavirus latest: at a glance * See all our coronavirus coverage 5.17am BST Millions of voters in Burundi will go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new president in the first competitive election since a decade-long civil war began in 1993. Related: Burundi to go to polls amid fears authorities playing down Covid-19 5.00am BST Summer weather is enticing much of the world to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns as centres of the outbreak from New York to Italy and Spain gradually lift restrictions that have kept millions indoors for months, Reuters reports. People are streaming back to beaches, parks and streets just as a heat wave hits southern Europe and spring-like temperatures allow Americans to shed winter coats. Greeks flocked to the seaside on Saturday when more than 500 beaches reopened, coinciding with temperatures of 34 Celsius (93 Fahrenheit). Continue reading...


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