ISIS terrorist from Syria arrested in migrant facility Athens

A prosecutor in Athens charged a 27-year old man from Syria with membership in the terrorist organization ISIS /DA’ESH and direct complicity in manslaughter as a terrorist act after an incident at the migrant facility in Eleonas, an Athens neighborhood, led to his arrest on Thursday. Citing sources, state-run news agency amna reports that the … The post ISIS terrorist from Syria arrested in migrant facility Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Coronavirus Greece: New record with 499 intubated, 3.227 new cases & 59 fatalities

The greatest concentration of new cases is in Thessaloniki, the second biggest city in Greece

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Covid-Train to transfer patients from Thessaloniki to Athens hospitals

Greece’s health authorities and TRAINOSE are proceeding with special modifications of a so-called “Covid-Train”, a train with six wagons in order to exclusively transfer Coivid-19 patients from Thessaloniki to hospitals in Greek capital Athens. According to the GRTimes, the train has already arrived in Thessaloniki and work is already underway to configure the wagons for … The post Covid-Train to transfer patients from Thessaloniki to Athens hospitals appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Alleged IS executioner arrested at Greek refugee camp

ATHENS, Greece - A 27-year-old Syrian man accused of taking part in multiple executions carried out by the Islamic State group has been arrested at a ...

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E-classes in Greece: Pupils with no internet connection, mobile or tablet

Wearing winter coats and masks, five elementary school children sit in the cold, they are struggling to attend the distance learning, the e-classes of the Greek Education Ministry. The pupils in the village Pefki in the Municipality of Pyrgos, Peloponnese, have no internet at home, have no computer, mobile phones or tablets. They sit in … The post E-classes in Greece: Pupils with no internet connection, mobile or tablet appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Council of Europe report calls on Greece to stop pushbacks, reform its immigration detention system

Council of Europe’s anti-torture Committee calls on Greece to reform its immigration detention system and stop pushbacks. In a report published on Thursday, on a rapid reaction ad hoc visit to Greece in March 2020, the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee (CPT) once again urges the Greek authorities to change their approach towards immigration detention … The post Council of Europe report calls on Greece to stop pushbacks, reform its immigration detention system appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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‘Situation remains critical’: Greece to demand negative Covid-19 test from travelers entering via land borders

[Preview] Greece will close down one of its border crossings and require all travelers entering by land to prove they are coronavirus-free. Covid-19 infections have been surging in Greece despite a nationwide lockdown. Read Full Article at RT.com

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Israel, Greece & the Turkish Challenge: Acute testing lies ahead

Israel is unable to get directly involved in eastern Mediterranean hostilities, should they erupt. But it can and should cooperate closely with Greece

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Greek police arrest Islamic State suspect after migrant camp brawl

Greek police arrested a Syrian Islamic State suspect on Thursday after a brawl at a migrant camp where he has been staying with his wife and children and said he was believed to have been involved in ...

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Report slams conditions in Greek migrant detention centres

ATHENS, Greece - The anti-torture committee of the Council of Europe, the continent’s main human rights organization, slammed the conditions under ...

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Greece tightens lockdown in northern Greece as cases climb

Greece will shut one border crossing with Albania and conduct rapid COVID-19 tests on all visitors at its land borders, its government spokesman said on Thursday, as cases in northern Greece continue ...

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Man with disabilities found next to dead mother. Both Covid-19 positive

A 61-year-old man with heavy disabilities was found crying, hugging his 90-year-old mother in a Kavala neighborhood. The mother had died two days earlier. Both were diagnosed positive to Covid-19 and were advised to quarantine at home by the National Health Care Organization EODY. A tragic incident in Kavala, northern Greece, revealed the drama of … The post Man with disabilities found next to dead mother. Both Covid-19 positive appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece closes some land borders to contain spread of coronavirus in the North

The Greek government has decided to close some of the border crossings in northern Greece and increases Covid-19 test demands in an effort to contain the rapid spread of coronavirus in the broader area. Closed is one border crossing with Albania, while one border crossing with Bulgaria will remain open only for trucks. “The border … The post Greece closes some land borders to contain spread of coronavirus in the North appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greeks 3 times more stressed out due to Covid-19 effects, global study finds

Greeks are more likely to exhibit social altruistic bahaviour

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GREEK Yogurt Market 2027 By Product Type, Package Type, Nature, Sales Channel and ...

GREEK Yogurt Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product Type (Spoonable GREEK Yogurt, Drinkable GREEK Yogurt); ...

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GREEK Casino Corfu installs Novomatic's CMS

A total of 111 slot machines and 15 live gaming tables are managed via the myACP system at the GREEK Vivere Entertainment Group's property. T. he ...

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Aegean Airlines receives 4-star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating

GREECE'S largest carrier is among the top 4 carriers in the world to be certified with the 4-star Rating, confirming that it implements the highest ...

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SURE support to preserve employment

18.11.2020 – The European Commission has disbursed €14 billion to nine EU countries in the second instalment of financial support to Member States under the SURE instrument. As part of today’s operations, Croatia has received €510 million, Cyprus €250 million, Greece €2 billion, Italy an additional €6.5 billion, Latvia €120 million, Lithuania €300 million, Malta [...]

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Reforms in the GREEK Economy at the Heart of the "4th InvestGR Forum 2021"

Strategic sponsors of the InvestGR Forum are the companies EY Hellas and JTI Hellas, while important foreign and GREEK media are communication ...

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Archbishop Ieronymos hospitalized with Covid-19; PM not in self-isolation

Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos was admitted to Evangelismos Hospital in Athens on Thursday morning after testing positive for the coronavirus. he 82-year-old Arhbishop is showing mild symptoms. Before admitted to the hospital he said “with God’s help” he will get through. He was admitted to Increased Care Unit for preventive reasons. He … The post Archbishop Ieronymos hospitalized with Covid-19; PM not in self-isolation appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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GREECE and Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Ties Through Tourism

The goal is transforming the Greek economy's productive sectors, increasing income and employment on the regional level and achieving sustainable ...

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Greek inscription of Roman emperor Septimius Severus Translated in Bulgaria

The 37-line Greek inscription is placed at A.D. 193

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Athens, a top summer destination for British travellers in 2020

According to Hostelworld, the GREEK capital was the most searched for destination by Brits looking to escape for a holiday during the pandemic. In fact ...

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Curbside recycling available for University of Idaho GREEK Life chapters

GREEK chapters normally need about two to three carts, so the cost would be approximately $10.10 to $15.15 per month. Natalie Wiley, president of the ...

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GREECE'S 'golden visas' issuance down 46.3% this year

GREECE'S 'golden visa' programme, which provides five-year residency in exchange for investment, has issued 46.3 per cent fewer residence permits ...

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GREECE'S Marathon Venture Capital completes first close for Fund II, reaching $47M

Marathon Venture Capital in Athens, GREECE has completed the first closing of its second fund, reaching the €40m / $47M mark. Backing the new fund ...

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Anti-torture Committee calls on GREECE to reform its immigration detention system and stop ...

The report again underlines the structural deficiencies in GREECE'S immigration detention policy. Migrants continue to be held in detention centres ...

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Greece’s archbishop hospitalized with coronavirus symptoms

The head of the Orthodox Church of Greece, Archbishop Ieronymos, has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with COVID-19, a leading Athens hospital said ...

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PM Mitsotakis: We cannot talk with Turkey if it does not stop provocations in the region

The Greek PM said Turkey had chosen the path of provocations

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National Geographic Traveller – Alonissos “the Parthenon of shipwrecks”

The eerie remains of the ancient Peristera shipwreck recently opened as the first underwater museum in Greece

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Four state MPs place pressure on La Trobe University to keep GREEK studies alive

Four state MPs made an exclusive statement for Neos Kosmos on the GREEK program at La Trobe University. Kat Theophanous MP, member for ...

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On this day in 1988, Christina Onassis passes away aged 37

Her parents split after her father's affair with famed GREEK opera singer Maria Callas. He went on to wed famous former first lady Jackie Kennedy, ...

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Interest in GREEK Life Stays Strong During COVID-19

Pepperdine GREEK organizations have a typical number of members this semester despite changes in the Recruitment process, dues and membership ...

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GREEK candlemaker masks up Santa Claus and Snowman candles

Christmas candles depicting Santa Claus and Snowman wearing masks have been created by a man in Thessaloniki, in order to highlight the ...

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Major Foreign Investments Expected to Help Greece Rebound from Covid-19 Crisis

The GREEK economy is estimated to shrink by 8-10 percent by year's end, as the country is currently on its second lockdown to prevent the spread of ...

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Head of Greek church, Archbishop Ieronymos, tests positive for COVID

The head of the Church of Greece, Archbishop Ieronymos, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is being treated with mild symptoms in a central Athens hospital, Greek media reported on Thursday.

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Archbishop of All GREECE Ieronymos Hospitalized with Covid-19

Archbishop of Athens and All GREECE Ieronymos was hospitalized on Thursday morning after testing positive for the coronavirus. The head of the ...

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Yasso's Frozen Greek Yogurt Treats Are A Dessert Lovers Dream

I don't know about you, but I used to be obsessed with frozen yogurt. Don't get me wrong, I still love it, but I was getting tired of the same old boring flavors: vanilla, chocolate, etc. Yasso has fr ...

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Greek official: Rule of law discussion is ‘bigger than the EPP’

But the Greek official said that even if Orbán had been expelled, the stalemate on the EU decision-making level would still remain. “Nothing will change. That’s why the issue of rule of law and the EU ...

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Expert: Sewage signs show imminent Covid-19 slowing in GREECE

Expert: Sewage signs show imminent Covid-19 slowing in GREECE. TornosNews.gr 18.11.2020 | 22:08. Α Decrease font Enlarge font. Facebbok ...

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Greek operation on Turkish border to keep migrants out

A 25-page Greek government letter describes how its border operations along Turkey are designed to keep people from entering the country to claim asylum. The admission is part of a wider response to ...

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GREECE, UAE sign political, defense agreements

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) welcomed GREECE'S head of government for an official visit today. The two states signed a foreign policy and defense ...

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Light mag. 4.3 earthquake

Just 4 minutes ago, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Kopanáki, GREECE. The tremor was recorded early morning on Thursday 19 ...

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Greek Tabloid Newspaper Compares Pfizer CEO to Nazi Doctor

Makeleio, a Greek tabloid newspaper, compared the CEO of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, who is Jewish, to Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele in a series of articles following Pfizer’s announcement of a ...

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Obama’s memoirs: The Greek debt crisis, German and French banks

In his memoirs, “A Promised Land,” former Us President Barack Obama makes also some reference to the Greek debt crisis and the way in which the major European powers chose to deal with the situation. In his memoir that was released on Tuesday, Obama writes: “I noticed that they rarely mentioned that German and French … The post Obama’s memoirs: The Greek debt crisis, German and French banks appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Mitsotakis tells NATO: “Turkey undermines Alliance unity with its actions”

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated on Wednesday his commitment to a sincere dialogue with Turkey and stressed that with its actions Ankara has undermined the unity of the NATO. In his online speech at the 66th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Wednesday, Mitsotakis said that Greece’s call for dialogue remains unanswered. “If … The post Mitsotakis tells NATO: “Turkey undermines Alliance unity with its actions” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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GREEK Supermarkets Allowed to Sell Blankets, Winter Goods During Lockdown

ATHENS – With autumn deepening and the onset of winter on the horizon, GREEK supermarkets who had been allowed to sell only food stuffs can ...

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"The sample boxes with GREEK kakis for the Swiss market were sold out immediately"

There are already some producers in the north of Greece who grow several older and some newer varieties. Now, a GREEK company, in collaboration ...

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Charitsis: Reports Prove GREEK Economy Will Not Recover Automatically After Lockdown

Charitsis: Reports Prove GREEK Economy Will Not Recover Automatically After Lockdown. Ευρωκίνηση. SYRIZA spokesperson Alexis Charitsis. (Photo ...

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'Quarantine works, period': New public health policy will put GREEK life houses on lockdown if ...

The policy applies to co-ops affiliated with the university as well as GREEK live-in houses. “If someone in one of these facilities tests positive, that person is ...

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