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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Bomb Blast Damages Offices of Greek Ship Management Company

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, an explosive device detonated outside the offices of a ship management company along Piraeus' waterfront. Police did not name the shipping company, but a ...


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Turkey suspends seismic survey of maritime region claimed by GREECE

Istanbul — Turkey has suspended seismic surveying of an area of the East Mediterranean claimed by GREECE as part of its Exclusive Economic Zone.


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Turkey reopens historical Soumela Monastery for divine liturgy

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew confirmed on Wednesday that a divine liturgy for the Feast of the Dormition of Virgin Mary  – the equivalent of the Feast of the Assumption – will be held at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Soumela where the heart of Pontus Greek beats. The Greek Orthodox Monastery in northern Turkey reopens for … The post Turkey reopens historical Soumela Monastery for divine liturgy appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Montenegrin Mafia Figures Killed in GREECE

Both Kožar and Hadžić allegedly used fake Slovenian passports to enter GREECE. KRIK cited Greek media as reporting that police at Corfu last Thursday ...


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Greece orders 50 Turkish drones

Remzi Basbug, president of the drone manufacturer, said this is his company’s first export deal to a country that is both a NATO and European Union member.


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Piazza Center launches national survey to gauge COVID concerns among GREEK life

The survey is free and available to all GREEK-life institutions within the ... testing and implementing best practices among GREEK-life organizations.


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Al Roker Memoir; Greece Expects Increase In Migrants

The number of migrants arriving in Europe has dropped significantly since 2015, when more than a million people arrived by boat and foot, fleeing conflict in Syria and other countries in the Middle ...


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GREEK Holy Synod Urges COVID-19 Protection for Religious Festivals

ATHENS – While exempt from COVID-19 health protocols, the GREEK Orthodox Church to nevertheless advise use of measures to prevent the spread ...


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Memoirs of First GREEK-US Ambassador Offer Glimpse Into Post-Civil War America

The following is a review of “The First GREEK Ambassador to the American Federation 1867-1868: From the Memoirs of Alexandros Rizos Rangavis.


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When will Sewanee abolish GREEK Life?

I have always been wary of GREEK life, particularly fraternities. Imagine my surprise when, a week after that dinner table conversation, my brother ...


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Greek Economy to Receive Enormous Boost From EU Recovery Plan

The Greek economy will receive a major boost over the coming years from the historic European Union decision to create a recovery fund, titled the “Next Generation EU” plan, agreed upon ...


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How safe is a GREECE holiday? Latest travel advice and coronavirus risk

As it stands, travellers can still enter England, without the need for self-isolation, after visiting destinations such as Italy, GREECE and France. So what is ...


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Citizens Protection Minister Limits House Parties in Greece to 40 to Curb Virus Spread

In the four weeks since July 1, when Greece opened its doors to travelers from much of the rest of the world, there has been a steady increase in the number of positive coronavirus diagnoses ...


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Coronavirus infections in Greece jump again: 57 new cases, majority in Attica, among tourists

For second consecutive day, new confirmed coronavirus cases jumped to over 50. Health authorities announced on Wednesday evening, 57 new cases, with the majority of them located in Attica and among tourists. The daily growth is at 1.3%, authorities stated, and the total infections have increased to 4,336. With no new death in the last … The post Coronavirus infections in Greece jump again: 57 new cases, majority in Attica, among tourists appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Turn to eggplant for this Greek dip

Roasted eggplant is the base for the Greek dip, melitzanosalata, (meh-lee-TZAH-noh-sah-LAH-tah). Garlic-studded and lemony, it’s similar to baba ghanoush, of Arabic origin. The two dips differ in ...


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MasterChef winner Irini Tzortzoglou’s masterclass in Greek cuisine

It was the worst I have ever felt,” says Irini Tzortzoglou, reflecting on her recent illness. “One bedtime I said to my husband, John, ‘If anything happens to me in the night then I am happy and I’ve ...


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GREECE will not accept ultimatums, says minster of state

GREECE'S “multifaceted diplomacy has paid off” and tension with Turkey “has eased,” but constructive dialogue is impossible “unless the parties ...


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GREECE-based backbone provider OTEGLOBE drops Cisco's 400Gbe into its IP core network

In order to fuel a 400G network, Athens, GREECE-based OTEGLOBE has added Cisco's ASR 9900 line cards into its network backbone. By using Cisco's ...


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Heightened risk of fire across GREECE

With temperatures rising across the country, the risk of fire in several areas of GREECE is forecast to be very high on Thursday, according to the General ...


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Commission extends GREECE'S enhanced surveillance by six months

The European Commission decided on Wednesday to extend GREECE'S enhanced surveillance by six months. It its daily news bulletin, the ...


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Face masks not soaking through go on sale in GREECE

... the German-based arm of Japanese manufacturer KAI, that is introducing its “KAI Community Masks” to GREECE on the side of its main merchandize ...


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Greece Expects An Increase In Migrants

The number of migrants arriving in Europe has dropped significantly since 2015, when more than a million people arrived by boat and foot, fleeing conflict areas.


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Greek TV Channel Drops Turkish Series Due to Hagia Sophia

Leading Greek TV channel Antenna (ANT1) dropped from its schedule a Turkish series which was due to start screening in the summer, due to the conversion of Hagia Sophia to a mosque, an executive ...


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Many Hotels in GREECE Still Shuttered as Tourist Wave Fails to…

Bluntly put, the summer season of 2020 seems lost for GREECE'S essential tourism industry. Could Greek citizens alone save the 2020 season? According ...


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Wages in Greece’s tourism & catering sectors down by 50%-60%

Workers in Greece complain that more and more employers in tourism and catering sector force them to work with ridiculously low wages and without social security. Such middle age conditions in the labor market did not exist even during the bailout agreements, workers say. Wages have fallen by 50%-60%, says Giorgos Hotzoglou, president of the … The post Wages in Greece’s tourism & catering sectors down by 50%-60% appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Almost 100 vulnerable asylum seekers relocated from Cyprus and Greece

The first of the two most recent relocation exercises was carried out on 24 July 2020, with the transfer of 83 individuals in families with children with serious health issues from Greece to Germany.


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Small GREEK Line Variety Cruises to Add Another Ship For Eastern Med Sailings

(10:10 a.m. EDT) -- Variety Cruises is planning on adding a second small ship in the Eastern Med this season, due to increased demand. The GREEK ...


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After Defiance, New COVID-19 Mask Measures, Island Parties Crackdown

GREECE'S Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias said earlier the country was not facing a second wave of infections but needs to remain vigilant after a ...


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Travelers from US Need Online Form and QR Code to Fly to GREECE

NEW YORK – Greeks from the United States traveling to GREECE with a stopover flight may face serious problems, if they have not filled out the ...


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GREECE'S First Underwater Museum Makes Headlines in Int'l Media

The online magazine also refers to GREECE'S successful handling of the coronavirus panemic. Smithsonian's online edition counts 11.5 million unique ...


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GREECE Ups Production Cash Rebate To 40% As Shoots Get Back Underway

Now, further shoots including the GREECE-France pic Say Cheese by Francois Uzan have started, as have local productions The Dragon Has Come from ...


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The GREEK Island of Paxos, A Serene Gem in the Ionian Sea

Paxos, also called Paxoi and Antipaxoi, is no exception to this rule, but it also offers another side of GREEK culture, hosting festivals which showcase ...


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Tims Dairy rebrands range of bio-live Greek style yogurts

The new look pots promote Tims Dairy’s ‘Greek Heritage, British Made’, ‘Made with Heart’, ‘Dedicated to Yogurt’ messaging and the fact the brand uses British milk in full support of UK farmers.


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Turkey and GREECE poised to steal market-share from Canaries and Balearics

Online holiday searches conducted immediately after the quarantine rules were announced for Spain suggest Turkey and GREECE will be the biggest ...


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Gemma Collins stuns in a jungle print swimsuit to pose next to the pool in Greece

GEMMA Collins looked sensational as she modelled a striking jungle print swimsuit while soaking up the sun in Greece. The Towie star, 39, confidently posed next to the pool as she made the most of the ...


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Good Greek Moving & Storage Named the Official Moving Company for Florida International University Athletics

That's why we are proud to have been selected as Official Mover for Florida International University, which is a top-tier university and one of Florida's educational jewels," said Spero Georgedakis, ...


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Cypriot President says he will not accept blackmail tactics from Turkey

A solution that will ensure and safeguard human rights by allowing all legitimate citizens of Cyprus, GREEK Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, to coexist ...


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GREEK television channel cancels broadcast of Turkish series in protest against Hagia Sophia ...

Major GREEK channel ANT1 has decided to cut a Turkish series from its programming due to the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque. The move ...


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GREEK salad recipe: How to make GREEK salad

GREEK SALADS are delicious whatever the weather and serve as a luxurious but healthy lunch or dinner. Here's how to make GREEK salad. By Izzie ...


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Greece to return 1.4 billion euros to pensioners hit during debt crisis

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will this year return 1.4 billion euros (1.2 billion pounds) to pensioners whose income was slashed during the financial crisis of the past decade, the country's prime ...


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Greece to lift cruise ship ban from August 1

Cruise ships will be allowed to dock in Greek ports from this weekend after its government announced plans to relax rules. Six major ports – Piraeus in Athens, Rhodos, Iraklio, Volos, Corfu and ...


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My Great Greek Adventure: Patras, GREECE'S Gateway to the West

Patras is the third largest city in GREECE, with a population of over 160,000 people. It is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Athens, but can also be ...


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GREEK PM pledges cautious distribution of EU funds

The GREEK premier also said that pensioners would receive 1.4 billion euros in retroactive payments. He said the one-off payment would be made by ...


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Ellinopoula.com Wins Gold as Best GREEK Online Learning Platform for Kids

NEW YORK – Ellinopoula.com is the vision of a young GREEK-American born and raised in the United States. However, his passion and love for ...


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Cook This: Crumbles of creamy feta cheese bring GREEK touch to this shrimp dish

GREEK-Style Shrimp. Makes 4-6 servings. 1½ pounds extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined. ¼ cup extra ...


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Farmer's Table: Air Fryer Fries: GREEK Style

There are sausage stuffed peppers with marinara sauce and feta. There are the all-time GREEK favorites, dolmathes and spanakopita. The restaurant is ...


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Greek Citizen Protection Minister to Meet on Mykonos Island Security Issues

Greece’s Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis is holding a series of meetings on Wednesday with officials on the island of Mykonos, where he has been since Tuesday afternoon. The ...


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Belgium, GREECE, Germany and Austria Tighten Measures Against the Coronavirus

Belgium, GREECE, Germany and Austria Tighten Measures Against the Coronavirus. World » EU | July 29, 2020, Wednesday // 11:06| Views: | Comments: ...


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On this day in 1982: Melina Mercouri tells the world Parthenon Marbles must return to GREECE

On July 29, 1982 Melina Mercouri, Minister of Culture and Sciences of GREECE, addressed the World Conference on Cultural Policies, organised by ...


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Kythira Mayor Files Indictment Against Fire Officials Over 2017 Blaze

KYTHIRA, GREECE - Efstratios Harhalakis, Mayor of the island of Kythira off the Southeast Peloponnese brought legal action against fire officials over a ...


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