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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Annual Greek Festival underway in Stroudsburg

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The menu is a little lighter but stomachs are definitely full. The annual Food Festival at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church on Stokes Avenue in Stroudsburg looks a bit different ...


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Police raids Mykonos party with 500 guests, arrests couple for quarantine violation

Police on the island of Mykonos raided a rented villa where a private party with a few hundred participants was under way. The raid of the villa in Ftelia area took place in the early hours of Thursday. According to local media, some 500 people had been attending the party. Police arrested a man, believed … The post Police raids Mykonos party with 500 guests, arrests couple for quarantine violation appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Six UND Greek chapters test positive for COVID-19

The University of North Dakota has announced that six of its Greek chapters have had members test positive for COVID-19. The chapters include Alpha Phi sorority, Delta Gamma sorority, Gamma Phi Beta ...


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GREECE announces up to life in prison for violating coronavirus quarantine rules

Strict penalties for those who violate the penal provisions for the spread of infectious diseases are now being enforced, and violators could spend up ...


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Europe's largest refugee camp braces for COVID-19 outbreak

NGOs warn that coronavirus may soon spread at Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, where some 13,000 people live in cramped conditions. Such an outbreak, experts say, would see the island struggle to cope.


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Embroidery of Hagia Sophia and Pontos on new PAOK jersey creates anger (PHOTO)

The club established by GREEK refugees adopted the Double-headed eagle as the club's emblem to symbolise their Byzantine heritage. Soviet-born ...


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Travelers returning from holidays tested at Greek ports as COVID-19 cases surge

Teams of Greek medics and volunteers have been offering holidaymakers returning to Attica at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina free, randomized COVID-19 tests and informative leaflets this week as COVID ...


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6 Amazing Sights to See While Gambling in GREECE

There is a huge abundance of unique casinos on mainland GREECE and throughout the Greek Isles. You'll find casinos in the cities of Athens, Loutraki, ...


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USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams In Eastern Mediterranean for Training as GREECE-Turkey Tensions ...

The Navy's second expeditionary sea base is starting training operations with regional partners off GREECE this week, even as the Eastern ...


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NC State moves to virtual classes for fall semester, blames Greek life and off-campus partying

Off-campus parties, lack of respect for social distance guidelines lead to 500 students in quarantine and isolation at NC State, officials said.


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2500-year-old pottery shows close ties between ancient Israel and Turkey

In the 7th century BCE, GREEK pottery and tableware were a must of sophisticated houses around the Levant, including ancient Israel. Shortly after, the ...


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Turkey vs Greece: War would 'set whole region in flames'

ANY confrontation between Turkey and Greece in the eastern Mediterranean could rapidly escalate into one which "sets the whole region in flames", a UK-based expert has warned, as he urged caution on ...


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Greece records new spike of coronavirus with 269 cases in last 24 hours

Greece recorded again a new spike of coronavirus with 269 additional cases confirmed in the last 24 hours. According to health authorities on Thursday evening, the number of total infections have reached 7,934. Authorities did not announce any additional death, however, a 72-year-old man died in a hospital in Thessaloniki after the official daily bulletin … The post Greece records new spike of coronavirus with 269 cases in last 24 hours appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Parliament to ratify maritime boundaries agreements with Egypt, Italy

Τhe Greek Parliament debate on the ratification of the agreements with Egypt and Italy on the demarcation of the sea boundaries will start on Monday, August 24, government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced on Thursday. The texts of the two agreements were submitted to the Parliament earlier today. The relevant vote is scheduled for Wednesday, August … The post Parliament to ratify maritime boundaries agreements with Egypt, Italy appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Health Minister: We will have a difficult autumn in GREECE

"People working at nursing homes should be tested for Covid-19 immediately after they return from holidays," said Kikilias. RELATED TOPICS: GREECE, ...


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American Volunteers Arrive in GREECE to Serve Underprivileged Communities

Called Greek America Corps, the program has been sending young North Americans to GREECE since 2017 to serve vulnerable populations by ...


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GREECE Announces 269 More Coronavirus Cases, Tying Record; No Deaths

GREECE'S Public Heath Authority, EODY, announced on Thursday that there had been 269 new cases of the coronavirus detected in the country over ...


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Turkey's Lethal Nationalism: The Genocide of the GREEKS 1913-1923

Nearly a million GREEKS were killed, while millions more were uprooted from their ancestral homelands in Asia Minor (Turkey), Pontus, and Eastern ...


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Six GREEK Police Officers, Prisoners Placed in Quarantine after Coronavirus Exposure

The Albanian detainee had been at the Omonoia Square police station awaiting deportation to his home country at the time, according to GREEK press ...


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Micromine's Pitram deployed at GREEK mine

Micromine's Pitram deployed at GREEK mine. As it grows its presence in Europe, Micromine has confirmed the installation of its Pitram fleet ...


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The state of play: FDI in GREECE

However, with the Covid-19 pandemic denting the tourism industry, challenging times lie ahead. Sofia Karadima reports. GREECE typically lags behind its ...


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Sailing into Santorini

A cruising couple finds solitude while anchored in one of GREECE'S most popular destinations. By Neville Hockley. August 20, 2020.


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Will the government bring back travel quarantine for Greece, Cyprus and other countries?

Tens of thousands of would-be holidaymakers have been left disappointed – and facing a knotty insurance claim process – after the government reintroduced a 14-day quarantine for travellers returning ...


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Tomato Fritters That Evoke a GREEK Island Paradise

Domatokeftedes, as they are called in GREEK, are perfect bites of sunshine: an explosion of freshness and herb-y goodness in every bite. A taste of ...


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What is the extent of damage on the Kemal Reis after being damaged by Greek warship?

After initially denying that the Kemal Reis flagship of the Turkish Navy that was illegally escorting the Oruç Reis research vessel through Greece's ...


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Prices plummet for cheap last minute summer holiday deals to Portgual, Turkey and Greece – is it safe to book?

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Lay's Just Unveiled Chip Flavors Inspired by GREECE, Mexico, Thailand, and Germany

But don't worry! It's easy to enter, and the payoff will be beyond tasty. Lay's Wavy Tzatziki (GREECE): a chip inspired by the dip mixed with yogurt ...


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Reactionary groups call on Greek parents “No child at school with a mask”

Just a few hours after the Education Ministry announced that schools are scheduled to open on September 7 and masks will be mandatory for students and personnel, new groups created on Facebook are calling on Greek parents to not send their children to school with a mask. Several posts on one specific group open to … The post Reactionary groups call on Greek parents “No child at school with a mask” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece to ratify accord on maritime boundaries with Egypt on August 26

Greece plans to ratify an accord on maritime boundaries with Egypt next week, its government said on Thursday, referring to a deal which has angered Turkey and highlighted overlapping claims over the ...


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On sourit pour la photo is filming in GREECE with Jacques Gamblin and Pascale Arbillot

Final stretch in GREECE for the shoot of On sourit pour la photo, François Uzan's feature debut. Standing out in the cast are Jacques Gamblin (winner of ...


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UNHCR GREECE Factsheet

This month 600 people reached GREECE, mostly to Lesvos island. UNHCR with IOM and UNICEF welcomed the latest relocations of 49 ...


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A different perspective

GREECE, in fact, had initially been among the more welcoming countries, providing safe haven to refugees along the islands that surround the mainland.


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US removes tariffs on Greek and German cheeses but still at €40m for Irish dairy sector

Strong dairy markets have enabled co-ops to maintain or increase prices for July milk, despite a severe global economic slowdown due to Covid-19, and the US leaving import tariffs in place on dairy ...


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Greek PM blames Turkey for migrant pushback claims

GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has denied renewed claims of illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers at sea, and accused Turkey of peddling “misinformation” about his country’s “tough but fair” ...


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Greece June Current Account Swings To Deficit

Greece's current account deficit swung to a deficit in June this year versus a surplus last year, mainly due to the deterioration in ...


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UGA GREEK life organizations tackle issues with social distancing

UGA student affairs spokesperson Stan Jackson said in an email to The Red & Black that the staff in student affairs and the GREEK Life office, along with ...


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Man Utd stars Rashford and Lingard may have to cut short Greek holiday to avoid missing start of pre-season

MANCHESTER UNITED duo Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard could be forced to cut short their holiday in Greece because of the coronavirus pandemic. The attackers jetted for the sunshine and white ...


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Authorities concerned about increased infections among health workers

Greece’s health authorities are increasingly concerned about a spike of coronavirus infections among the health workers in the country’s hospitals. Infected are doctors and nurses, even in clinics designated to deal with Covid-19 patients only. According to the union of hospital workers POEDIN, 70 health workers have been tested positive in the month of August. … The post Authorities concerned about increased infections among health workers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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GREECE: 'Lesbos grandmas' honored in state visit

GREECE'S President, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, has met with two of the three famous 'Lesbos grandmas', to pay tribute to their efforts during a tour of ...


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GREECE Makes COVID-19 Testing Mandatory for Citizens From 10 Countries

Citizens arriving in GREECE from Bulgaria, Romania, U.A.E, Albania, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, North Macedonia, Spain and Malta will be ...


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OPTEC INTERNATIONAL Signs Exclusive Greece & Greek Islands Distribution Territory Agreement LOI for OPTEC UV, UV-C & PPE Product Lines

OPTEC CEO commented, "The Mediterranean as a whole, Greece in particular is implementing some of the most stringent pre-emptive pandemic measures to protect the country's population., Greek ...


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Greece travel advice: The latest FCO guidance on holidays and flights to Greece

Around the world, lockdown restrictions are beginning to lift, and the Greek government is making moves to getting the country back to normal ...


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GREEK government: Only 0.21% of the tourists positive with COVID-19

Τhe data on coronavirus reaffirms that Greece is in a better position in comparison with other European countries, as for example Belgium, and the ...


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GREEK Ministry of Finance Will Pay for Coronavirus Vaccinations

GREEK Finance Minister Christos Staikouras stated on Thursday that the country has put funding in place to cover the costs associated with the ...


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281 Greek Cypriots apply to Turkish Cypriot authorities for properties in Varosha

Some 281 Greek Cypriots sought compensation from Turkish Cyprus’ immovable property commission (IPC) for houses and businesses in the closed off area of Varosha (MaraÅŸ) in the divided island.


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Semedo doubt for Greek Cup final with COVID-19 case

Olympiakos defender Ruben Semedo is likely to miss the Greek Cup final against AEK Athens later this month after testing positive for coronavirus, the ...


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Salma Hayek, 53, displays her toned curves in a black bikini during her Greek getaway

The Frida star, 53, displayed her sensational curves in a black bikini as she posed on the terrace of their holiday accommodation.


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Greece denies illegally pushing migrants back to sea after New York Times investigation found 1,000 cases

"Greece is a country that respects the rule of law, we've granted asylum to tens of thousands of people," the PM said. The New York Times on August 14 said Greece was "abandoning" migrants at sea for ...


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'He's the only opponent who's ever p*ssed me off': Greek ace Tsitsipas on Russian rival Medvedev as pair prepare for US Open

World number six Stefanos Tsitsipas says Russia's Daniil Medvedev is the only player to have "p*ssed him off" during a match as the Greek touched on the pair's heated rivalry.


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GREECE must prepare for the worst

GREECE, a member of the European Union and NATO, is in clear and present danger of loss of sovereignty and territorial integrity. There should be no ...


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