Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday hailed a proposed EU coronavirus recovery package as a "huge step" and said that even skeptical European states would benefit. European Commission ...
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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre Cancels 2020 Season
If you weren't aware of the state of the touring world yet, the homepage for L.A.'s Greek Theatre is a cold reminder that things aren't getting to normal any time soon. The words "POSTPONED" and "CANC ...
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Greek Theatre Season Canceled for First Time in 90 Years
The decision comes two weeks after the Hollywood Bowl canceled its 2020 summer season. The Greek Theatre is canceling its 2020 season, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it was an ...
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L.A.’s Greek Theatre Postpones or Cancels All 2020 Shows
Two weeks after the Hollywood Bowl officially pulled the plug on its 2020 season, Los Angeles’ other major outdoor venue, the Greek Theatre, has followed suit, announcing that all the shows ...
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Greek Yogurt Market size is growing at a CAGR of 10.9% from 2020 to 2027
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research titled Greek Yogurt Market by Type Flavor Distribution Channel and Source Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2020 2027 The Greek ...
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US calls on Turkey to refrain from creating tension in Evros
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Palmer has said that he has been working systematically to reduce tensions in Greek-Turkish relations. During an online event organized by the German Marshall Fund, Palmer assured that Washington is in constant dialogue with Athens and Ankara with the aim of mitigating the various … The post US calls on Turkey to refrain from creating tension in Evros appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece to receive €32bn in grants and loans from EU aid package
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed the European Commission ‘s proposal for a 750 billion euro aid package to fight the economic repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe, announced on Wednesday. In a tweet, Mitsotakis said, “We welcome the bold proposal of the European Commission for a package of 750 billion euros, mainly in … The post Greece to receive €32bn in grants and loans from EU aid package appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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State Dept official Matthew Palmer: US working consistently on reducing Greek-Turkish tensions
Palmer said he had paid a visit in Alexandroupolis in March and had an opportunity to discuss pressure on the Greek-Turkish borders
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Pregnant migrants in Greek islands at risk, HRW warns
Pregnant people are living under dire conditions in overcrowded reception centers for migrants in the Greek islands, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Wednesday. COVID-19 ...
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The Greek Theatre cancels concert season for the first time in 90 years due to coronavirus
The Los Angeles outdoor concert venue announced all of the canceled, postponed and rescheduled shows this week.
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'Migrant camps in Greek islands unfit for pregnant'
Pregnant people are living under dire conditions in overcrowded reception centers for migrants in the Greek islands, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. COVID-19 pandemic conditions have already ...
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Development Minister calls on Greece’s hoteliers to open their facilities
Development and Investment Minister, Adonis Georgiadis, has called on Greece’s hoteliers to open their facilities. “The great wager is tourism,” the minister said. But hoteliers seem reluctant to go in operation again in an unstable economic environment and uncertainty about how many tourists will come and from which countries. In an interview with economic news … The post Development Minister calls on Greece’s hoteliers to open their facilities appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Nexans wins 500MW Greek cable job
Over a 35-month project Nexans will provide one 500MW HVDC subsea cable system to form half of the total 1000MW bipole interconnection. The cable will be installed at depths of up to 1200 metres. One ...
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Eurobank approved for Greek guarantees on securitisation
Eurobank has become the first Greek lender to make use of the government's Hercules scheme to reduce bad loans after gaining finance ministry approval for state guarantees on senior tranches of its ...
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Greeks chant “Christ is Risen” again 40 days after Easter
Holding their white Easter candles, faithful Greeks flocked to the churches on Tuesday night to join the service for Jesus Resurrection, forty days after Easter. They were deeply touched to be allowed to receive the Holy Fire and chant “Christ is Risen” again in or outside a place of worship. This year, Easter celebrations were … The post Greeks chant “Christ is Risen” again 40 days after Easter appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Siemens to build electricity link between Greece and Cyprus
Industrial giant Siemens AG has been chosen as the preferred bidder to build the Cyprus-Greece electricity connection, with regulators discussing issues of interoperability to ensure linking their national grids goes ahead smoothly. The transmission system operator of Cyprus (TSOC) and Greece (ADMIE), as well as officials from EuroAsia Interconnector and the Crete-Attica link operator, Ariadne, … The post Siemens to build electricity link between Greece and Cyprus appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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“Adopt a Chios Mastic Tree” – Project to regenerate old trees
Who isn’t fascinated by the scent of the resins obtained from the mastic trees? The small precious pearls are known as the “tears of Chios” as they are traditionally produced on the island of Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea. But, old or abandoned mastic trees need a regeneration, and this has its cost. An … The post “Adopt a Chios Mastic Tree” – Project to regenerate old trees appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Citizen Protection Minister Chrisochoidis in Evros
About 400 officers dispatched from various parts of Greece dispatched to region
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PM Mitsotakis: Greece to resume flights on June 15 from countries with same epidemiological data
Mitsotakis had a teleconference with eight leaders on how to proceed forward on the Covid-19 front
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This is how Greek doctors are planning to use GPS, dinghies against COVID-19 ahead of tourist season
To prevent a surge in infections, ferries are running with reduced capacity while hospitals on the Greek islands are receiving resources to create intensive care units.
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Greek Super League Gets Green Light for Kickoff
The Greek government on Wednesday gave the go ahead for the Super League to resume after a near three-month lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Athens News Agency reported. Matches will ...
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Olivia's prepares Greek Country Style Shrimp and Loukaniko Sausage Boil with Potatoes
COVID-19 may keep Harry and Yanni out of our FOX43 Kitchen, but they joined us via Skype from the Olivia's Kitchen!
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Greek restaurants and cafés are back in business – but are they busy?
Business owners show cautious optimism as Greece opens bars and restaurants, but there are concerns about being in the world spotlight as 'Europe's star performer' - and out on the streets the mood is ...
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Tourism Organization & National Theater cooperate to promote culture tourism
Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the National Theater have signed a memorandum of cooperation with the aim to promote Greece as an international culture destination, especially in the field of theater. GNTO President Angela Gerekou and NT President Vassilis Poulantzas and artistic director Dimitris Lignadis signed a memorandum of cooperation stressing the need for … The post Tourism Organization & National Theater cooperate to promote culture tourism appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek telecom authority to complete 5G auction at end of 2020
Greek telecom president EETT Konstantinos Masselos said during an interview that the regulator's goal remains to complete the 5G auction of the spectrum through a multiband auction at the end of 2020.
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Over 1,600 thunderbolts hit Greece on Tuesday
The Athens National Observatory on Wednesday released figures collected by its 'Zeus' lightning-tracking system
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Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual ...
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UFO Expert Claims Massive ‘Alien Vessel Fleet’ Spotted Off Greece’s Coast
A UFO expert claimed to have spotted a massive fleet of alien vessels hidden underwater off the coast of Greece. According to the expert, the alleged UFOs most likely came from a nearby alien base.
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VIRTUAL TRIPS: Anghus is transported by “The Trip to GREECE” and “Blood Machines”
In the newest installment, Steve and Rob venture through GREECE while marinating on a number of facets of Greek culture, as well as on their own ...
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Town Supervisor: GREECE Restaurants Will Soon Be Allowed To Have Outdoor Seating
GREECE Town Supervisor Bill Reilich says restaurants can apply for permits at no charge. What You Need To Know. Restaurants in GREECE will soon be ...
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GREECE securing land border to fend off possible migrant surge, minister says
GREECE is taking all necessary measures to beef up security along the Evros border, Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said Wednesday, amid ...
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Blanket of Snow Covers Northern GREECE in Late May
Areas of north-western GREECE were covered in snow on Tuesday, as severe weather, bringing thunder, lightning and heavy rain slammed into several ...
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Doctors use GPS, dinghies to screen Greek islands for virus
Using dinghies, GPS and a portable refrigerator, doctors deployed by Greece's national public health agency have launched a coronavirus testing drive on the country's ...
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Greece ready to welcome tourists as refugees stay locked down in Lesbos
In Moria, Europe’s largest migrant camp, tensions are rising as life is more restricted and the threat of Covid-19 is ever present * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage Children fly kites between tents in the shadow of barbed wire fences as life continues in Europe’s largest refugee camp. There are 17,421 people living here in a space designed for just under 3,000. Residents carrying liquid soap and water barrels encourage everyone to wash their hands as they pass by, refugees and aid workers alike. While Moria remains untouched by the pandemic, the spectre of coronavirus still looms heavy. Greece is poised to open up to tourism in the coming months and bars and restaurants are reopening this week. Movement restrictions were lifted for the general population on 4 May but have been extended for refugees living in all the island camps and a number of mainland camps until 7 June. Continue reading...
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Coronavirus live news: South Korea sees biggest one-day jump in cases in weeks as global deaths top 350,000
Longest official mourning period in Spain’s democracy; unrest grows in UK PM’s party over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach; WHO says Americas are new Covid-19 epicentre. Follow the latest updates * Global report: Germany to relax travel curbs as Spain mourns Covid-19 victims * Tory unrest increases pressure on PM to sack Dominic Cummings * Australia coronavirus – live * Coronavirus latest: at a glance 8.35am BST GREECE is ready to welcome back tourists and has lifted many of its curbs on the general population – but MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS FOR REFUGEES in all island camps and a number of mainland camps have been extended til 7 June. KATY FALLON has reported for us from Lesbos. The news of the extended lockdown has been met with dismay by some in the camp. “Why do they keep extending it just for refugees?” one resident says. Hadi, 17, an artist from Afghanistan, is distributing flyers, which underline the importance of hand washing. He gingerly taps on the outside of a tent or makeshift hut to hand over the flyer. “People were dancing at the prospect of being able to leave, now they have another two weeks of lockdown,” he says. Related: Greece ready to welcome tourists as refugees stay locked down in Lesbos 8.22am BST SINGAPORE’S health ministry has reported 533 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES, taking its confirmed total to 32,876. It is an increase on yesterday’s figure of 383 new cases. To date, there have been 23 deaths attributed to Covid-19 in the country. Continue reading...
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GREECE welcomes international travellers except from countries with bad data
GREECE'S Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the country's borders will be open to international tourism except for countries with poor ...
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GREECE bans tall buildings near the Acropolis
GREECE bans tall buildings near the Acropolis. Currently existing ones are being forced to demolish their top floors. May 27, 2020 09:30; Author Anton ...
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GREECE bracing for new Evros crisis
Anticipating a possible surge in migrants from the Turkish side of GREECE'S northeastern border, the leadership of the Hellenic Police (ELAS) has ...
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COVID-19 Forces Cancellation of Greek Theater’s 2020 Season
The Greek Theater announced Tuesday evening it has canceled its 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Conforming to state, county and city guidelines made mass gatherings for concerts and ...
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Greek Theatre cancels 2020 season amid uncertainty over coronavirus restrictions
The storied Greek Theatre is canceling its 2020 season for the first time in 90 years because of restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, the facility announced Tuesday. The Greek's ...
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Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras: Greece would have 13685 dead if action wasn't taken
Sotiris Tsiodras, who was born in Sydney, has been widely credited with alerting the GREEK government about the need for early action and helping to ...
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Doctors Screen GREEK Holiday Islands For Virus
GREEK doctors have launched a COVID-19 testing drive on islands in the Aegean Sea ahead of the holiday season - using dinghies, a GPS, and a ...
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Ancient GREEK history held captive: What's next for the Parthenon Sculptures?
The recent re-opening of the Acropolis archaeological site has seen renewed calls by the GREEK Culture Minister, Dr Lina Mendoni, for the return of the ...
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Young GREEKS tell us what they want as new era of NUGAS begins
This year the National Union of GREEK Australian Students (NUGAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary. The new committee elected earlier this month is ...
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Hundreds more security forces sent to the GREEK-Turkish border
... to the GREEK-Turkish border after the end of the coronavirus pandemic, Greece has decided to take strong precautionary measures to shield Evros.
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