With their Athens offices shuttered by the pandemic in the weeks leading up to this year’s Thessaloniki Intl. Film Festival, industry head Yianna Sarri and her brain trust began holding weekly ...
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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Despite Lockdown, Thessaloniki Film Festival’s Agora Aims to Give Greek Industry a Boost
Earthquake 6.7R elevates the island of Samos 18-25 cm
The island of Samos has been elevated 18-25 cm after the strong earthquake that hit with 6.7 on the Richter scale on Friday, October 30, 2020, Greek scientists said. The epicenter was 16 km North-NorthWest form the island in the eastern Aegean Sea close to the Turkish coast. According to an announcement by a research … The post Earthquake 6.7R elevates the island of Samos 18-25 cm appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Animal cruelty becomes a felony in Greece
Offenders could face up to 10 years in prison
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Greece to enter total lockdown for one month
The PM will address the nation on the new measures on Thursday
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Lockdown in Greece? PM Mitsotakis to announce new restrictions Nov 5
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will make important announcements regarding the coronavirus pandemic Thursday noon, his office announced early Wednesday evening. The Prime Minister will not address the nation via televised message as usual but he will be in a live press conference. Also present at the presser will be the country’s top epidemiologist, Professor for … The post Lockdown in Greece? PM Mitsotakis to announce new restrictions Nov 5 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece triple coronavirus record: 2,646 cases, 18 deaths, 179 intubations
Greece hit a triple negative record on Wednesday: 2,646 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths within 24 hours and 179 Covid-19 patients intubated in the public hospitals ICUs. Total cases reached 46,892 and death toll 673. For one more day, Thessaloniki tops with 822 daily cases and Attica with 588. It is estimated that active confirmed … The post Greece triple coronavirus record: 2,646 cases, 18 deaths, 179 intubations appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Coronavirus live news: Italy registers 30,550 daily cases on eve of new curbs; record infections in Poland
New measures to come into force in Italy as cases rise; Poland reports record 24,692 new infections and 373 deaths; US hospitalisations hit three-month high * Rich states’ Covid deals ‘may deprive poor of vaccine for years’ * £45m deal for NHS masks in England collapses amid fraud claims * China writes Covid response propaganda into school curriculum * UK Covid death toll rises by nearly 400 in a day 5.29pm GMT GREECE’s prime minister is expected to announce new coronavirus restrictions following a surge in cases. Although the country has reported fewer infections than most European countries, the number has been gradually increasing since early October. 4.45pm GMT The US Senate majority leader MITCH MCCONNELL has stressed the need for Congress to approve a new aid bill and to do so by the end of 2020 as lawmakers return to work following the elections. Saying he hoped that partisanship over such a stimulus bill will subside with voting for president and members of Congress now over, McConnell said that there was a “need to do it by the end of the year”, Reuters reports. He also noted the “possibility” that such a bill “will do more for state and local governments” – a key Democratic demand. Continue reading...
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Conor Howard: Scot held in Greek jail over joke gift free to fly home
A Scottish engineer who faced a year in a Qatari jail over a drugs charge has been told he can fly home from Greece. Conor Howard was detained at Corfu airport in August on his way to visit his ...
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Greek government prepares more curbs to contain COVID-19 spread
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce new restrictions to curb a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, government officials said on Wednesday. Greece has reported fewer cases than m ...
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This Greek bowl in Austell is good for you and your wallet
The Get Him to the Greek at Fit Foodies Bistro in Austell, is billed as a deconstructed gyro bowl, which basically layers a Greek salad over a bed of rice and tops it with lamb.
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Greek island to shift to electric mobility with VW
Greece and German auto giant Volkswagen teamed up Wednesday to help the Aegean island of Astypalea junk polluting cars in favour of electric vehicles to boost sustainable tourism.
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Greek Lender Faces €34M Bill Over Alleged Loan Breaches
Greek lender Piraeus Bank SA is being sued at the High Court in London for €34.1 million ($39.9 million) over alleged inaccuracies in the terms of a loan agreement taken out by Amoeba Issuer DAC in ...
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Athens Court sentences teacher for not wearing mask in classroom
The Three-Member Criminal Court in Athens sentenced to 12-month imprisonment a teacher for not wearing a mask in the classroom violating the state rules and setting students’ and colleagues’ lives at risk. The teacher at a vocational lyceum in Ilioupolis suburb of Athens was arrested on October 23 following complaints by a student’s mother. The … The post Athens Court sentences teacher for not wearing mask in classroom appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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EU condemns Turkey's gas-exploration mission in waters disputed by Greece and Cyprus
The European Union on Wednesday condemned as "deeply regrettable" an announcement by Turkey that it was extending the mission of a gas-exploration ship in waters disputed by Greece and Cyprus. "The ...
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Motorists to use a single e-pass for road-tolls across Greece
It has taken effect from November 4th
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12 new deaths from Covid-19 in Greece in past hours
Rumours of a possible total lockdown in Attica were dispelled by Government spokesperson Petsas
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Coronavirus: Sweden introduces new restrictions as Europe fights to contain latest wave
Austria and Greece also introduced new measures yesterday and England will introduce a near-total lockdown from Thursday.
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Director Fokion Bogris on Challenging Greek Masculinity in Thessaloniki Player ‘Amercement’
Athens-born Fokion Bogris is among the generation of Greeks who have spent most of their adult lives in the shadow of austerity measures and a seemingly never-ending economic crisis. Like many of ...
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Greek cathedral hosts fall food fest, with changes due to pandemic
The festival runs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and it will continue from noon-6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 8000 Madison St. in Merrillville ...
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GREEK Officials Disconnect from Reality in Pandemic Experiment
... a bit crazy in the wake of a tidal wave of COVID cases surging, and the probability that many GREEK businesses will soon shutter their doors forever.
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Single e-pass device for all GREEK tolls as of Wednesday
Drivers are as of Wednesday able to drive on all GREEK highways using a single electronic device for tolls. The measure is expected to reduce lines ...
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ICAO rejects Turkish claims in sea map
... Ankara's unilateral submission of a map showing Turkey's area of responsibility for search and rescue operations in GREECE'S area of responsibility.
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Volkswagen Group and GREECE to create model island for climate-neutral mobility
The Volkswagen Group and GREECE have agreed to establish a groundbreaking mobility system on the Mediterranean island of Astypalea. To that end ...
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COVID-19 Second Wave Battering GREECE'S Faltering Economy Again
ATHENS – Three weeks after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said GREECE'S economy – falling an estimated 9.5 percent during the COVID-19 ...
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Athens, Attica Edge Toward Another COVID-19 Full Lockdown
... government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is reportedly looking at extending lockdowns around GREECE to the capital and surrounding area.
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GREECE: 3 Arrests and Nearly 2300 Fines for Breach of Virus Restrictions
Eleven catering businesses were fined for opening after hours, six of them in Western GREECE, three in Epirus, one on Crete and one in the Northern ...
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Citing COVID-19, Greek Judges Want Fewer Cases Heard
ATHENS – As GREECE edged toward a possible second national lockdown to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, the union representing the country's ...
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Three children create touching banner for mother hospitalised with coronavirus
The GREEK government has updated the interactive COVID-19 map that allows citizens and visitors to quickly find out more about the epidemiological ...
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Dina Titus, the Only GREEK-American Woman in Congress, Reelected in Nevada
Titus, the dean of Nevada's congressional delegation, won a rematch with Republican Joyce Bentley. Her reelection brings the tally of GREEK-American ...
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East Lothian man Conor Howard faces decision in Greek court today on possible extradition to Qatar over £10 cannabis grinder
An East Lothian man is to learn today whether he will be extradited to Qatar over a £10 cannabis grinder that he bought as a joke last year.
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Interxion penetrates GREECE with acquisition of Lamda Hellix
Lamda Hellix is the largest carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection provider in GREECE, offering cloud, colocation and connectivity solutions.
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GREECE Selects Venice Horizons Opener 'Apples' for International Feature Film Oscar Race ...
... by Iraklis Mavroides, Angelo Venetis, Aris Dagios and Nikos Smpiliris of GREECE'S Boo Productions and Mariusz Włodarski of Poland's Lava Films.
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GREEK-American Chris Pappas Wins Second Term in Congress
GREEK-American Chris Pappas Wins Second Term in Congress. By. Tasos Kokkinidis. -. Nov 4, 2020. Google +. Democratic incumbent Rep.
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UPDATE 1-GREEK island goes electric with Volkswagen transport deal
(Updates with Volkswagen, GREEK PM quotes, detail). ATHENS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Volkswagen will provide electric vehicles, charging points and ...
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Souvlaki, pastries on menu at this weekend's drive-thru GREEK Food Bazaar in Lancaster
Making baklava last week at Annunciation GREEK Orthodox Church, for this weekend's GREEK Food Bazaar, is event co-chair Alexandra Schramm. ANDY ...
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VW Will Transform a Greek Island Into a Green Mobility Hub
Volkswagen AG will launch a pilot project for climate-neutral mobility on the Greek island of Astypalea, in the eastern Aegean sea, as part of the German automaker’s efforts to roll out electric ...
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Chris Pappas re-elected to New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District
Of GREEK descent via his paternal great-grandfather, Pappas was first elected to public office in 2002, serving two terms in the New Hampshire House ...
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VW Launches Pilot Project for Green Mobility on Greek Island
Volkswagen AG will launch a pilot project for climate-neutral mobility on the Greek island of Astypalea, in the eastern Aegean sea, as part of the German automaker’s efforts to roll out electric ...
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Interxion acquires Greek data centre company Lamda Hellix
Interxion, a Digital Realty company, acquired Lamda Hellix, a Greece-based colocation and interconnection provider. Lamda Hellix's management team will remain with the business, including CEO and ...
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How Xena: Warrior Princess used Greek Myth
First of all, sorry if this bursts anyone’s bubble, but sadly Xena: Warrior Princess is not a ‘real’ character from Greek myth. Whereas Hercules and Iolaus from Hercules: The Legendary Journeys are ...
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Hercules and Anteus Bronze Finish Statue Greek Myth
Buy Hercules and Anteus Bronze Finish Statue Greek Myth with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
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GREEK-American John Sarbanes Reelected to US House in Maryland
With 70 percent of the votes counted, the GREEK American congressman gets 70,8 percent with almost 170,000 votes. His opponent Republican Charles ...
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GREEK American Gus Bilirakis re-elected to Florida's 12th Congressional District
He grew up in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and is the grandson of GREEK immigrants. Bilirakis gathered a 62.9 majority against Democratic candidate ...
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Former Greek Commissioner runs for OECD
Former EU Commissioner Anna Diamantopoulou has announced her candidacy for Secretary-General of the OECD. “Anna Diamantopoulou has undeniable multifaceted scientific and public service credentials.
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Digital Realty's Interxion Acquires GREEK Data Center Firm Lamda Helix
Digital Realty's Interxion Acquires GREEK Data Center Firm Lamda Helix. The deal is similar to another acquisition in the region the company announced ...
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GREEK gov't toughens restrictive measures amidst surge of COVID-19 cases
Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2020 shows employees of a closed cafe in Athens, Greece. Amidst the surge of cases, GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos ...
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Black Greek Organizations Head to Polls With #StrolltothePolls Movement
Women from four historically Black Greek organizations are getting recognition as they make their way to voting sites to fight voter suppression with their “Stroll to the Polls” movement for the 2020 ...
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Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus returns with a bang in win over Olympiakos
Manchester City have a maximum nine points in a group stage that is going perfectly. Factor in a fine display from Ferran Torres at centre-forward and Gabriel Jesus’s goal-scoring appearance as a substitute following a long lay-off and Pep Guardiola was left pleased. His team are rolling along impressively, showing signs of the formidable force they can be. After this victory over Olympiakos a draw in the reverse fixture in Greece guarantees passage to the knockout phase. “We need one more point to qualify,” Guardiola said. “Now, we have four or five days to recover well, have one day off, and prepare for Liverpool [on Sunday]. It is good news that Gabriel is back. And in the first half we were really good.” Continue reading...
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Civil aviation authority upholds search and rescue jurisdiction for GREECE, Turkey
Ankara objects to GREECE'S internationally recognised continental shelf, saying GREECE'S islands that are much closer to Turkey's shores than the Greek ...
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COVID-19's Other Toll in GREECE: Restaurants Closing Forever
With a second lockdown looming if cases don't subside, GREECE'S renowned culinary landscape is set to show the devastating effects as restaurants as ...
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