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Monday, July 6, 2020

Textron Aviation sells special mission turboprops to Greece

Wichita-based Textron Aviation has won contract to build two of its Beechcraft King Air turboprop aircraft for air ambulance work in Greece. The sale of the King Air 350C aircraft is being made by ...


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Greece: Sunken ferry to be raised after fuel leaks

Greek authorities say the wreckage of a passenger ferry involved in an accident that killed 81 people almost two decades ago will be raised from the seabed off the island of Paros. The Express Samina ...


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36 of 43 new coronavirus cases detected at Greece’s border with Bulgaria

New confirmed coronavirus cases sharply increased to 43 in the last 24 hours with 36 of them to have been detected at the entrance gates of Greece, health authorities announced on Monday evening. The total infections increased to 3,562 with 54.6% of the infected to be men. One should take into consideration that authorities did … The post 36 of 43 new coronavirus cases detected at Greece’s border with Bulgaria appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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New look for local Greek food festival

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will hold its annual Greek food festival next week. Safety measures will be in place.


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Vinegar Hill Greek Revival With Wooden Storefront, Two Apartments Asks $2.15 Million

Located on the atmospheric commercial spine of Vinegar Hill, this early 19th century structure shows the development of the area.


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Turkey calls on EU to be 'honest' in dispute with members

The Turkish foreign minister has called on the European Union to be an “honest broker” in disputes between Ankara and EU member states France, Greece and Cyprus


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Syrian man likely killed by Greek soldier at Turkish border, researchers claim

Turkish border in March was probably shot by a Greek soldier, a British-based team of researchers has found. Mohammed al-Arab, 22 and ...


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43 new Covid-19 cases in Greece – One death reported

The woman was suffering from underlying diseases


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Turkish fighter jets violate Greek airspace 22 times – One dog fight

All aggressor planes were intercepted


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“Stay Home” Campaign: Gov’t supportive media get lion’s share, opposition just 1%

The Greek government finally published on Monday a detailed a detailed account on the expenditures of its “We Stay Home” campaign during the coronavirus lockdown. The list has been published following immense pressure by opposition parties and persistent demand on social media, especially after some media complained that they received “zero euro” from these funds. … The post “Stay Home” Campaign: Gov’t supportive media get lion’s share, opposition just 1% appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Fredette returns to free agency after splitting with Greek club

Veteran guard Jimmer Fredette and Greek club Panathinaikos have parted ways, sending the former BYU star back into free agency. Fredette signed a two-year contract with the team last summer, but his ...


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Virus? What virus? “No Virus” when it comes to Greek fiestas

Virus? What Virus? When it comes to Greek fiestas, there is apparently “no coronavirus.” Hundreds of Greeks of all ages crowded over the weekend in two events organized by local associations. It is the first time after several months, associations are allowed to organized fests. And so they did. Hundreds of Greeks, members of a … The post Virus? What virus? “No Virus” when it comes to Greek fiestas appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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More than 100 UW students test positive for COVID-19 in Greek Row outbreak

As of July 5, at least 121 University of Washington students have tested positive for COVID-19 in connection to an outbreak on Greek Row.


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COVID-19 outbreak along UW's Greek Row continues to grow

University of Washington and King County public health officials are still trying to contain a coronavirus outbreak on Greek Row as the number of cases continue growing. Officials say this is outbreak ...


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Corentin Moutet calls Stefanos Tsitsipas's father 'stupid' during a live match against the Greek

France's Corentin Moutet lashed out at world number 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas's father for talking every time while he was getting ready to serve in an Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) match.


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Marseille’s FIDLab kicks off virtual edition showcasing 15 projects, Greek focus

The final award is in the shape of long-haul tickets from Air France. Beyond the 15 projects in selection, FIDLab will also put the spotlight on three Greek producers for this second edition of its ...


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Greek holidays on the cards from July 15 as travel ban lifted

British tourists can now look forward to summer holidays to Greece after previously being banned. The country's two main airports lifted restrictions on flights from EU countries in the middle of June ...


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Tourism – UK: Direct flights to Greece starting from July 15

As for Sweden, Greece is "monitoring the epidemiological data and will announce our decisions in the near future"


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Greece brings evicted refugees back to accommodation centers

Some 150 recognized refugees were transferred from Victoria Square in downtown Athens to reception facilities in Skaramangas and Schisto in western Attica. Men, women and children had camped at the square after they were forced out of camps on the islands following due to the recent policy of Migration Ministry to halt providing refugees with … The post Greece brings evicted refugees back to accommodation centers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Shein apologises for selling Muslim prayer mats as 'Greek carpets'

Online clothing shop Shein has apologised for selling Muslim prayer mats on its site. The mats sold were labelled as "frilled Greek carpets" and had pictures of the Kabaa on them. The Kabaa is a ...


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The Latest: Flights from UK to Greece can resume July 15

Greece’s government has announced that direct flights from the United Kingdom to all airports in Greece can resume on July 15. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said Monday the decision was made “in ...


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Coronavirus live news: India cases third-highest globally; flights between Greece and Britain to fully resume

India overtakes Russia with third-highest number of cases; Greece and Britain will fully resume flights on 15 July; Peru cases pass 300,000 * India sees record daily rise as capital opens giant hospital * Border closes between Australian states of NSW and Victoria * UK coronavirus live - latest updates * World map: which countries have the most cases and deaths? * See all our coronavirus coverage 12.33pm BST VIETNAM’s health ministry on Monday reported 14 new coronavirus infections, all among Vietnamese citizens held in quarantine upon their arrival from overseas. The southeast Asian country has been 81 days without a domestically transmitted infection due to successful programmes to contain the virus. 12.01pm BST PARIS’ LOUVRE MUSEUM, which houses the world’s most famous portrait, reopened Monday after a four-month coronavirus lockdown and without its usual huge throngs, the Associated Press reports. Continue reading...


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Coronavirus: Greece bars Serbian visitors as Balkans cases rise

Greece has banned all but essential travel from Serbia as infection numbers steadily rise in the Balkan country. For a week from Monday morning, all entry points are closed to Serbian travellers, ...


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Greece let dozens of Serbian holidaymakers in despite border closure

Greece allowed dozens of Serbian vehicles to cross into the country from the Promachonas border-crossing with Bulgaria on Monday, despite the border closure for Serbian citizens in effect since 6 o’ clock in the morning. Hundreds of Serbs were trapped at the border as the decision was issued early Sunday evening. Large queues of up … The post Greece let dozens of Serbian holidaymakers in despite border closure appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece opens all its airports to direct flights from UK on July 15

Greece announced that it will open its borders to UK on July 15. The announcement was made by government spokesman Stelios Petsas during the daily briefing Monday noon. He did not make any relevant announcement for Sweden, though. “In cooperation with the British government and following experts’ advise, the government announces the re-launching of direct … The post Greece opens all its airports to direct flights from UK on July 15 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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GNTO Supports Greek Summer 2020 Events

Aiming to promote activities and events that enrich Greece’s tourist product, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting a number of cultural and sport events taking place in various ...


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Latest travel news: Direct flights to Greece to resume on July 15

Greece will permit direct flights from Britain to resume on July 15, a Greek government spokesman has confirmed.


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An Ancient GREEK Inscription Paints a Portrait of One of the Forgotten Jewish Communities of Asia ...

In the early centuries of the Common Era, there were GREEK-speaking Jewish communities scattered across the western and southern areas of what is ...


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Imperiums: GREEK Wars , the new historical 4X grand strategy will be released on 30th July 2020.

the biggest map of ancient GREEK world ever made in this genre; dynamic empire expansion; treacherous diplomacy; praised AI; endless number of lively ...


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Migration situation at the GREEK-Turkish border: ensuring the right to asylum

MEPs will quiz Commissioner Johansson and the GREEK Government on Monday about the situation of asylum-seekers at the border with Turkey, ...


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Excellent handling of COVID-19 leads to summertime success in Europe's cities

The GREEK capital of Athens has soared to the top when it comes to Europe's most booked destination cities over the last couple of weeks. With the ...


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We were stranded on GREEK island for almost four months due to covid-19... and loved it

A COUPLE from Kingwood have returned to the UK after spending almost four months on a GREEK island due to the coronavirus pandemic. Freddy and ...


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Chobani donating all profits from new PB&J yogurt to Feeding America

US GREEK yogurt maker Chobani announced today it is donating all profits from a new limited edition charity flavor to Feeding America, a nationwide ...


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Covid-19: Traffic congestion remains high at Bulgarian-Greek border

Promachonas border crossing, there was little change on the morning of July 6, with the line of cars waiting to enter into Greece ...


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Coronavirus: Greece, Britain to resume flights from July 15

Greece and Britain will fully resume flights on July 15, Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Monday. “In cooperation with the British government, and following advice of experts, the ...


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Imperiums: Greek Wars Is An Upcoming Strategy Game Headed For Steam That Will Bring Players Back To A Legendary Battlefield

Later this month players will have the opportunity to battle in wars of ancient Greek culture as Imperiums: Greek Wars has been ...


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The Latest: Pakistan minister tests positive for coronavirus

THESSALONIKI, GREECE — Dozens of vehicles of Serb holidaymakers who were trapped at the Greek border overnight have been allowed to cross ...


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Commission Scolds GREECE for Passenger Rights Violations

The European Commission announced that it would be launching infringement proceedings against GREECE and Italy for violating EU rules protecting ...


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Greek soldiers killed Syrian migrant on Turkey-GREECE border, investigation says

GREECE dismissed Amnesty's account. "GREECE categorically denies the Amnesty International Turkey report, which cites allegations that have already ...


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GREECE: Loukas Yorkas is back with a new single 'Pame Ap Tin Arxi'

GREECE debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 and has won the competition once in 2005 with Helena Paparizou's My number one. The ...


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Navarino Challenge wins the 2020 Platinum Tourism Award

Participants will have a chance of running one of the top 21.1km GREEK Half Marathons, along with GREEK-American ultramarathon Dean Karnazes.


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Greek PM: More Liquidity Measures for Covid-hit Businesses

Tourism enterprises will be able to benefit from a 3.5-billion-euro set of liquidity measures announced by Greece’s prime minister on Friday.


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Scoring at multiple EUROs: Ronaldo leads way

Angelos Charisteas, GREECE vs Spain (2004, 2008) ... actually registered against five different opponents: GREECE, Netherlands (3), Czech Republic (2) ...


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Erdoğan: We will continue drilling in the Mediterranean

... Opening” launched by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, instigated new challenges against GREECE and other Mediterranean countries.


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Greece to open new international military flight training school in Kalamata

The Italian-made Leonardo M-346 advanced trainer jet will probably become the backbone of the new Greek training center


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Young GREEK wins first place in world poetry competition

Young Dimosthenis Dimitrios Despotidis who hails from Andros has won Never Such Innocence foundation's 2019/2020 'Impact of Conflict on ...


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Berlin to press Ankara over drilling plans for East Med

... Mediterranean where Turkey plans to expand its exploration for oil and gas in contravention of GREEK and Cypriot exclusive economic zones.


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Greek figs- One of the world's most nutritious foods

Nowadays GREECE is one of the largest producers of figs worldwide, thanks to its great climate and sun. Figs are rich in calcium, potassium (a mineral ...


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Greek archbishop: Hagia Sophia will not become mosque

Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and All Greece expressed his belief Sunday that Turkey will not dare turn Hagia Sophia, the iconic Byzantine cathedral in Istanbul, currently a museum, back into a ...


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