Greece Outside In: 12/04/20

Friday, December 4, 2020

Football begins its slow roll back from an unpredictable alternative reality

More goals, more shots and a more open title race – has the alternative reality of the ghost-game Premier League possibly been more entertaining? Is this actually real? More importantly, is it actually any good? One interesting part of the current football season is – at the end of the day – its metaphysical angle. In Monty Python’s famous _Philosophers_’ _Football Match_ the only goal of the game is scored at the death by the Greek captain Aristotle (“very much the man in form”), and allowed to stand despite prolonged protests from Germany’s Hegel about the nature of reality. Continue reading...

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Lightning strikes house on the island of Rhodes

Α lightning bold fell on the roof of a house in the village of Malona on the island of Rhodes on Friday afternoon. Firefighters rushed to the house as the roof caught fire. The second floor of the house is under construction and the family has been living on the ground floor, locla media dimokratiki … The post Lightning strikes house on the island of Rhodes appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill – 12 Days of Deals – Half Price!

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Lavrov calls to use UN as platform to resolve disputes in Eastern Mediterranean

Relations between Greece and Turkey deteriorated dramatically after Ankara sent its Oruc Reis research vessel, escorted by warships, to conduct seismic survey on the Greek shelf near the island of Kastellorizo Ankara claimed to be part of its shelf

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PPC cuts power supply to single-parent family with 3 kids amid the pandemic

While citizens are being tested in the most severe way due to the economic impact of the pandemic, power cuts continue leaving low-income families without light, heating and even education. Due to debts to the Public Power Company PPC, a single-parent family with three children was left in the darkness and in cold. The case … The post PPC cuts power supply to single-parent family with 3 kids amid the pandemic appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greek PM Mitsotakis denies breaking lockdown rules during weekend bike ride

Mitsotakis, pictured in cyclists' clothing in the photo, was reported to have travelled to Mount Parnitha, 45km north of Athens, on Sunday with his wife.

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Greece digs cemeteries just for COVID victims as country enters second lockdown

Authorities in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki have dug dozens of graves for the victims of COVID-19 after a sharp increase in the number of deaths. Greece has ...

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The Many Lives of Greek Life

This past summer, national anti-racist protests sparked a University-wide debate on the future of Greek life and prompted disaffiliations from sororities. Why did SFARFS not achieve its goal? What can ...

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Naturopath fails to show for sex-assault sentencing, says he has gone to Greece

A Quebec Court judge issued an arrest warrant from the bench Friday morning after a Montreal naturopath failed to show up for a sentence hearing. He was convicted in October of having sexually ...

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Coronavirus live news: WHO warns 'vaccines do not equal zero Covid'; row over distorted Greek data claims

WHO concerned over perception that vaccine-approval means pandemic is over; revelations of distorted case tallies cause controversy in Greece ...

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Police to ban rallies on murder anniversary of teenager boy Grigoropoulos

The Greek police is expected to ban public gatherings throughout Greece on Sunday, December 6, on the murder anniversary of teenager Alexandros Grigoropoulos by a police officer in 2008. Sources form the Ministry for Citizen protection told media that the same restrictions as the ones during the anniversary of the Polytechnic Students’ Uprising on November … The post Police to ban rallies on murder anniversary of teenager boy Grigoropoulos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Coronavirus live news: Greece accused of releasing misleading data; Bahrain approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

Revelations of distorted coronavirus tallies cause controversy in Greece; Cyprus announces new measure to ease travel; Iran’s cases top 1m ...

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EU civil war: Brussels takes Poland, Bulgaria and Greece to court for breaking rules

THE EU is continuing to target Poland, already the subject of an investigation into its controversial legal reforms, over its alleged failure to protect its forests and wildlife.

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Weekend reads: How this American couple retired to Greece

How you can get foreign citizenship and a second passport in as little as two years Shares of Tesla Inc. TSLA, -0.72% have surged 580% this year and keep hitting new records, while Nio Inc. NIO, -5.55 ...

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Coronavirus live news: Greece accused of releasing misleading data; Cyprus to waive tests for vaccinated visitors

Revelations of distorted coronavirus tallies cause controversy in Greece; Cyprus announces new measure to ease travel; Iran’s cases top 1m ...

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Athens Municipality Aiming to Make Greek Capital a City Accessible to All

The Municipality of Athens has announced a number of actions focused on improving the every life of persons with disabilities in the Greek capital.

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GNTO to Boost Greek Tourism Development Through Research and Studies

The GNTO has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Thessaly to support tourism development through scientific research and studies.

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Greek FM: Turkey's moves to ease tensions 'unconvincing'

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkey’s recent moves to de-escalate a clash with Greece and Cyprus over east Mediterranean energy reserves are “unconvincing” and European Union leaders need to take action ...

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A Greek odyssey in two parts

You couldn’t get two much more different ways of sailing round the Greek islands than Star Flyer and Silver Muse. The first is a tall ship bristling with sails, a reminder of the classic days of ...

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Turkey to conduct firing exercise between Rhodes and Kastellorizo

Turkey ‘s authorities on Friday issued a navigation warning (NAVTEX) for firing exercises in the eastern Mediterranean, in an area between the Greek islands of Rhodes and Kastellorizo. Turkey announced that the live-fire navy exercises will take place on Dec. 9-10, just ahead of the European Council where possible sanctions against Ankara could be imposed. … The post Turkey to conduct firing exercise between Rhodes and Kastellorizo appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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New Provocation: Turkey issues NAVTEX near Greek islands starting day before European Council Summit

Turkey will conduct live fire exercises in the maritime space of Greece's sovereign rights between the Greek islands of Rhodes and Kastellorizo after issuing ...

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AEGEAN: More Direct International Flights to Greek Islands in 2021

AEGEAN will enhance its network operations in 2021 with more direct international flights to the Greek islands.

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In silence, Greek city buries coronavirus dead

Authorities in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki have dug dozens of graves for the victims of COVID-19 after a sharp increase in the number of deaths. Greece has ordered a second nationwide ...

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Coronavirus live news: Biden vows to get vaccinated in public; Cyprus to waive tests for vaccinated visitors

Biden will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office; Cyprus announces new measure to ease travel; Iran’s cases top 1m * Wuhan virologist warns more bat coronaviruses can cross over * Fauci apologises for implied criticism of speedy UK vaccine approval * Donald Trump silent in wake of record 2,804 deaths in a day * US coronavirus updates - live * UK coronavirus updates - live 1.02pm GMT GREECE’s prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing a backlash over a mountain bike trip deemed to have violated the country’s strict lockdown measures. Video and photo footage emerged last weekend showing Mitsotakis and his wife in the company of motocross riders on Mount Parnitha, 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Athens. 12.55pm GMT PHILIPPINE police have threatened to cane people who violate social distancing protocols as the Southeast Asian nation fights the spread of the coronavirus during the festive season. The Philippines celebrates one of the world’s longest Christmas seasons, starting as early as September, and crowds have started to flock to sprawling malls and shopping centres despite the pandemic. Continue reading...

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School in northern Greece demands removal of Marantona graffiti

A graffiti portraying Marantona has created tension between local and school authorities in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, with the latter demanding its removal. The parents association and the principal of the 3rd elementary school in Kalamaria Municipality demand the removal of the graffiti claiming the lifestyle of the football legend cannot be a role model for … The post School in northern Greece demands removal of Marantona graffiti appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Diversifying Greek Tourism Product Key to Growth

Developing special interest tourist products will bring added value to Greece, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou.

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Greece Economy Recovers In Q3

Greece's economy recovered in the third quarter from a record contraction caused by the coronavirus pandemic, data released by the ...

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Greek economy swings back to growth in third quarter Q/Q, despite COVID

Greece emerged from its worst quarterly contraction on record to report 2.3% growth in output for the third quarter, aided by a tentative return to economic activity following the country's first ...

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UNHCR Greece Factsheet

English Situation Report on Greece about Education, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 31 Oct 2020 by UNHCR ...

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Diane Lane's teenage obsessions: 'I'm still scarred by A Clockwork Orange'

With the release of her new film Let Him Go, the actor recalls the sex and violence of 70s movies, doing the hustle to Troglodyte and falling in love with John Travolta’s cool desperation I was the child actor in a travelling experimental theatre company, La MaMa. We were the American entry in these summer theatre festivals across Europe and beyond: Italy, Germany, France, Scotland, Finland, Greece, Lebanon, Iran, we did them all. We also did some red countries. I remember thinking: “What is a red country?” I didn’t understand. We went to see A Clockwork Orange in Copenhagen. It was nice to find a theatre where the films hadn’t been dubbed, and it was a hot ticket, so that was probably the criteria. I don’t think that the twentysomething cinema usher realised what Kubrick had in for us when she allowed nine-year-old me in to see it. I remember the scene where they are pouring milk laced with drugs from the mannequin’s breasts. I’m still scarred. I was taken to lots of movies that I probably shouldn’t have seen. I don’t remember the names; I just remember the violence and the sex. It got my perspectives all mixed up. My first impressions into adulthood were that sex and violence were cool and hip. Continue reading...

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Sisi: Cooperation With Cyprus, Greece Aims to to Bring Stability to East Med Region

Sisi during a meeting with Greek Defense Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos in Cairo- Egyptian Presidency Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said that cooperation with Greece and Cyprus is an example ...

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EUCO President Michel warns of EU sanctions against Turkey

The European Union and Turkey must stop the “game of cat and mouse,” European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday. EU “members will weigh sanctions against Turkey,” he added. Michel’s statement came as Turkey withdrew for one more time the exploration vessel Oruc Reis from “disputed waters” ahead of an EU summit on December … The post EUCO President Michel warns of EU sanctions against Turkey appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Lower VAT for 5 islands dealing with migration extended until June 2021

A special lower Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the five islands coping with the migration crisis has been extended until June 2021, the government announced on Friday. The lower VAT is for the islands of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Leros and Kos. The extension is based the relevant Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD) and the figures … The post Lower VAT for 5 islands dealing with migration extended until June 2021 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece’s economy sinks -11.7% in Q3 2020

Greek economy sank to -11.7% in the third quarter of 2020 and it looks as if the opening of tourism with restrictions did not pay off. The Greek Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced on Friday the Gross Domestic Product for the 3rdquarter of 2020. Q2 2020: -14.1% (pandemic lockdown) Q3 2020: -11.7% (no lockdown) The available … The post Greece’s economy sinks -11.7% in Q3 2020 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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