Authorities in western Greece say four people have been arrested after the coast guard intercepted a yacht transporting 36 migrants illegally to nearby Italy ...
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How the world sees Greece
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Greece records 63 deaths in past 24 hours, 2422 new coronavirus cases
Greece’s health authorities announced on Tuesday, the death of 63 Covid-19 patients in the past 24 hours. New coronavirus cases are 2,422 and the number of intubations hit another record reaching 443. Total cases have reached 78,825 and death toll 1,228. For a Tuesday, that is a day where normally infections form the weekend are … The post Greece records 63 deaths in past 24 hours, 2422 new coronavirus cases appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Coronavirus Greece: 2.422 new cases, 443 intubated, 63 deaths
392 patients have been discharged from ICUs
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Greek police fire water cannon at rally attendees
Police in central Athens have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters who defied a lockdown order to hold rally marking the anniversary of a 1973 student uprising. (Nov. 17) ...
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Greek Dystopia: Riot police march in Athens, beats elderly demonstrators
Unprecedented violence against elderly demonstrators and dystopia images in downtown Athens on Tuesday: Riot police squads and water cannon trucks march like an occupation army in main avenues of the Greek capital. The Ministry of Citizen Protection deployed over 6,000 officers to impose “law and order” during the anniversary of the Polytechnic School Students’ Uprising … The post Greek Dystopia: Riot police march in Athens, beats elderly demonstrators appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Priest lifts child to kiss corpse of Bishop who died of Covid-19
A priest is lifting a child, letting it kiss the corpse of the Bishop of Langadas Ioannis who died of Covid-19. The body of the Bishop is in an open coffin so that other priests and faithful pay their respect. The child is lucky to have its face mask on. Some priests, including the one … The post Priest lifts child to kiss corpse of Bishop who died of Covid-19 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Supermarkets in Greece allowed again to sell blankets, coats, slippers, radiators
The upcoming cold front has forced the Greek government to allow supermarkets to sell several items, before citizens freeze as the lockdown has shut down retail stores. With a special decision, the Development Ministry will allow the sale of products such as blankets, radiators, coats and slippers The new modified list of products that are … The post Supermarkets in Greece allowed again to sell blankets, coats, slippers, radiators appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek police use tear gas to break up march marking 1973 uprising
Athens demonstrators defy COVID-related ban to take part in march marking revolt against dictatorship 47 years ago.
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Greece U21s 1-0 Scotland U21s: Gemmill's side fail to qualify for Euros
Scotland Under-21s fall agonisingly short of qualification for their first major finals since 1996 as they lose 1-0 to Greece.
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Police in Greece use tear gas on protesters breaking coronavirus lockdown
Police in Athens, Greece, used tear gas while trying to break up protesters who violated the country's stringent coronavirus measures on large gatherings.
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Greek protesters clash with police after defying virus ban
Greek police used tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon in Athens on Tuesday to break up a demonstration to commemorate a 1973 student uprising against the military junta that was banned because of ...
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Protesters flee as Greek police fire tear gas on anniversary of 1973 student revolt
[Preview] Footage on social media showed Greek protesters fleeing police as authorities fired tear gas into the crowd, after they gathered to mark the anniversary of the 1973 student revolt in defiance of a Covid-linked ban on rallies. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Now is the perfect time to sink the “Freedom” Class Littoral Combat Ship – Analysis
Greece is in talks with Lockheed Martin for four MMSC frigates, a variant of the LCS, making the analysis interesting for the Hellenic Navy
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Greece applies to US to buy 2 dozen F-35 jets
Athens made a request to the U.S. to buy two dozen F-35 fighter jets through a letter it sent on Nov. 6, Greek media has reported.
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Police fire tear gas to break up banned gatherings in Greece
Thousands of police officers have been deployed in Athens and the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to prevent gatherings to mark the anniversary of the crushing of a ...
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Pompeo visits Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul as Ankara fumes
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Istanbul on Tuesday, where his schedule includes meetings with religious leaders but not government officials. Pompeo’s stop in Turkey is focused on promoting religious freedom and fighting religious persecution, which is a key priority for the US administration, officials said. Pompeo discussed religious issues with the Ecumenical Patriarch … The post Pompeo visits Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul as Ankara fumes appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Police fines with €300 lone woman for laying a flower at Polytechnic site
Police fined a lone woman who went to the Polytechnic School to honor the Students’ Uprising of 17. November 1973. Holding a flower the woman approached the site when she was stopped by police. They fined her with 300 euros for “unnecessary movement.” Speaking to news247, the woman said that she works 100 meters away … The post Police fines with €300 lone woman for laying a flower at Polytechnic site appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Coronavirus live news: Iran reports new case record; vaccine trials 'encouraging' says WHO
Iran says 13,352 more people tested positive in 24 hours; Seoul social distancing level raised to 1.5 * Chemicals in everyday products could hinder vaccine effectiveness * South Korea forced to tighten Covid measures * Pfizer trials vaccine delivery procedures in four US states * Moderna vaccine’s effectiveness bodes well for Oxford jab * UK coronavirus updates - live 12.45pm GMT Clashes have broken out in the GREEK capital between police and leftists attempting to mark the 47thanniversary of Athens’ Polytechnic uprising against military rule despite a ban on public gatherings because of the pandemic. Media outlets say at least two people have been injured and dozens arrested. KKE communist party supporters have accused police of using tear gas and stun guns to prevent them commemorating the anniversary. 12.40pm GMT Hello everyone. I am running the global live blog today, bringing you all the latest news on coronavirus from around the globe. Please do get in touch with me while I work to share any news tips. Twitter: @sloumarsh Instagram: sarah_marsh_journalist Email: sarah.marsh@theguardian.com Continue reading...
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Greece receives €2 billion via EU SURE program
There is a €700 million tranche remaining
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Communist KKE holds 17. November rally outside US Embassy
Members of the Greek Communist Party KKE gathered outside the US Embassy on Tuesday morning to mark the Anniversary of the Polytechnic Student’s Uprising against the military dictatorship on 17. November 1973. The protesters were wearing masks and kept social distancing measures. The protest took place despite the ban by Greek Police and heavy fines … The post Communist KKE holds 17. November rally outside US Embassy appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Von der Leyen: Greece to have access to €2bn for businesses, workers affected by the pandemic
Εuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saaid that Greece will have access to 2 billion euros as of November 17 to help companies and employees affected by the pandemic. Speaking to state broadcaster ERT, von der Leyen expressed also her satisfaction and optimism over the latest developments regarding a coronavirus vaccine. She stated that, … The post Von der Leyen: Greece to have access to €2bn for businesses, workers affected by the pandemic appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Cancer patient infected with Covid-19 in Larissa oncology clinic dies
A cancer patient who got infected with Covid-19 in the oncology clinic of the University hospital in Larissa, central Greece, died Monday noon. The 53-year-old man needed hospitalization in the clinic where a total of 25 patients and health personnel were tested positive with the virus last week. The deceased, a lawyer, was one of … The post Cancer patient infected with Covid-19 in Larissa oncology clinic dies appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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GREECE in 2021: Between vulnerabilities and opportunities
Lockdown and tourism dependence weighed on 2Q20. GREECE suffered the Covid-19 shock with somewhat of a delay. Having been little hit by the ...
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GREEK Life vs COVID-19 – The Battle of Cease and Desist
GREEK life can be an exciting way for students to bond and be involved on campus. COVID-19 has put a damper on it. This pandemic brought new ...
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GREEK PM leads entourage to boost economic and geopolitical ties with the UAE
GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is making a “lightning” trip to Abu Dhabi with the aim of strengthening and deepening Greece's ties with the ...
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Greece U21s v Scotland U21s: Scot Gemmill's side aim to make history
Can Scotland Under-21s emulate the full national squad by ending a wait of more than two decades with European Championship qualification?
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American students studying in Greece records steady rise, survey shows
According to the Institute of International Education (IIE)
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Greece faces legal action over alleged expulsion of Syrian to Turkey
Man with right to asylum in Germany allegedly stripped of papers and expelled in ‘refugee pushback’ while searching for 11-year-old brother In the latest allegation that Greek authorities are illegally expelling refugees , lawyers will this week file a case at the UN human rights committee on behalf of a Syrian man living in Germany, who says he was picked up and sent to Turkey while he searched for his brother in Greece. The 26-year-old told the Guardian that he had been detained and forced into a boat to Turkey in November 2016. His papers were confiscated which meant he was not able to return to Germany, where he had been granted asylum, for three years. Continue reading...
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Archaeologists continue excavations on small rocky islet of Vryokastraki
According to the GREEK Ministry of Culture, the findings detail the history of the island, which was inhabited from the 12th century BC until the 7th ...
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Under the pretext of fighting the pandemic, GREECE slides into autoritarianism
The anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising against the US-instigated dictatorship in GREECE is a national holiday in the country, commemorated ever ...
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Sisi talks Turkey, East Med tensions, in visit to GREECE
Athens contends that this agreement ignores GREECE'S rightful claims to Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) via the islands of Crete, Rhodes and ...
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Three out of seven ferries must be replaced soon
The GREEK coastal shipping market is facing a double threat, as 42% of the ferry fleet will have to be replaced in the next decade, while enterprises are ...
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Virbant Athens arts movement is a child of the GREEK economic crisis
An unexpected positive consequence of the GREEK economic crisis of the past decade has been the flourishing arts movement so productive that the ...
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Do you know the national animal of Greece?
... know the national animal of Greece? GREEK NEWS · WORLD · TRAVEL NEWS · CYPRUS · ENTERTAINMENT · SPORT · POLITICS · TECHNOLOGY ...
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Xinhua Photos of the Day (Nov. 17)
BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua. Greek climbing athlete and medical student Manthos Valsamidis trains on a cli
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Celebrate National Baklava Day with this Recipe
A traditional and rich GREEK dessert made with layers of phyllo pastry, which are filled with chopped walnuts and then drenched in a lemon, orange ...
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Immigration Museum reopens with personal stories, including a GREEK angle
Immigration Museum reopens today with two new exhibitions; Becoming You: An incomplete guide and Atong Atem: To be real. Photo: Supplied.
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GREEK Tourism Ministry and Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Focus on CSR in Hospitality
Commenting on the agreement, GREEK Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis referred to “a very important cooperation” that was being formed, which will ...
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Penticton GREEK church relying on food fundraiser to keep going
Authentic GREEK goodies, both savoury and sweet, are available once again through the Hellenic Community of Penticton annual Christmas bake sale.
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Doctors warn healthcare system reaching its limits as COVID-19 cases spike in GREECE
LARISSA, GREECE, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Despite efforts made in the past eight months to strengthen GREECE'S healthcare system in the battle against ...
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Residents Say Landfill for Athens On Verge of Landslide, Hazardous
... of the possibility dump, which has landed GREECE in European court on several occasions for environmental and other violations, said Kathimerini.
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The Latest: Death of GREEK bishop revives concerns over safety of Holy Communion
The Latest: Death of GREEK bishop revives concerns over safety of Holy Communion. The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and ...
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34th HACCI Awards goes virtual
The annual ceremony is one of the staples of the GREEK Australian social calendar, an opportunity to celebrate excellence, to acknowledge ...
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“GREECE is becoming a study destination of choice for more and more American students,” says US ...
GREECE jumped up two spots, to 12th place in the world in the international educational destinations for American students (it was ranked 14th in 2019, ...
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Microsoft's $1 billion investment set to accelerate GREECE'S digital transformation
At the start of the year, GREECE had reached a stage where its economy seemed to be emerging from the debt crisis of the last decade. Then COVID-19 ...
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Mexican border drama wins GREECE'S top film prize
THESSALONIKI, GREECE (AP) — “Identifying Features,” a drama about a mother's harrowing journey through Mexico to find her teenage son who went ...
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Greece;s President adopts rescue kitten from Animal Welfare Karpathos
The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, officially adopted a rescued kitten by Animal Welfare Karpathos, named Calypso. The president of Animal Welfare Karpathos, Sophia Hiras- Micros had the honor of meeting with the President at the Presidential Hall in Athens, Greece where she safely delivered Calypso. The President, Mrs. Sakellaropoulou, had recently visited … The post Greece;s President adopts rescue kitten from Animal Welfare Karpathos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Statistics on the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season
... defer to the GREEK alphabet, this year has been nothing short of shocking and record breaking! The Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1, 2020, ...
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Feature: GREEK rock climber resorts to home workout during second COVID-19 lockdown
The answer came easy to 21-year-old GREEK climbing athlete and medical student Manthos Valsamidis: he built a climbing wall in his living room to ...
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Zach Auguste, Panathinaikos: 'The GREEK culture embraced me, open arms'
"To me, she was speaking in GREEK the whole time," he recalls. "It would just be repetitiveness. She'd just give me commands like, 'Do you want some ...
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