US Congress approves bill that sanctions Turkey over Russian S-400

U.S. Senate approved on Friday with 84-13 votes the 2021 NDAA bill that imposes mandatory sanctions on Turkey for its acquisition of the Russian S-400 air missile defense system as required under existing U.S. law, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The bill also strengthens U.S.-Greece defense cooperation with an authorization to appropriate … The post US Congress approves bill that sanctions Turkey over Russian S-400 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Azerbaijan complains to the UN that GREEKS fought in Artsakh

“However, we do not want to put GREEK foreign policy in adventures,” he continued, adding that “the presence of GREEKS in a war so far from its borders ...

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Life in Hellenistic Egypt

The pharaoh still ruled in Egypt, though he spoke in GREEK. It was still a highly bureaucratized society, although the GREEKS were in charge. So, how do ...

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Five GREEK Islands Considered At Risk Due to Wind Farm Construction

The organization Europa Nostra announced on Thursday that they have symbolically placed five GREEK islands on their list of endangered cultural ...

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Annual GREEK pastry sale underway, but with some changes

The annual GREEK pastry and sweet bread sale is taking place at Saint Vasilios GREEK Orthodox Church Friday and Saturday. The process of selling this ...

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European leaders inch closer towards sanctions on Turkey

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has welcomed the move.

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Three GREEK Sailors Abducted by Pirates in Nigeria Back in Greece

ATHENS -- Three GREEK sailors who had been abducted by pirates in Nigeria arrived safely back in Greece on Friday. The captain and two ...

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Cathedral of St. Paul Presents Long Island GREEK Festival Online

HEMPSTEAD, NY – The GREEK Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul presents GreekFestToGo: Holiday Market a one-stop shop for the season. Online ...

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COVID Briefing: GREEK Restrictive Measures Are Starting to Show Results

COVID Briefing: GREEK Restrictive Measures Are Starting to Show Results. Ευρωκίνηση. Friday's live briefing on the latest facts and figures. (Photo by ...

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Alexandria: the Greatest City in the Ancient World

There were clear-cut tensions between the GREEKS and the free, but deprived Egyptians. GREEKS considered all non-GREEK people as inferior to them.

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PM Mitsotakis on EU Summit results: EU made steps to stop Turkish aggression

… of 32 billion euros for Greece. Mitsotakis summed up his … behaviour, adding that Europe supports Greece and Cyprus. He added … Greece more concrete sanctions would be decided in March. The Greek … PM made it clear that Greece would only sit …

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Moscow to expand vaccines to service sector

… to humans ___ ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say bookshops and hairdressers … for travelers arriving in Greece will be cut on … northern city of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest urban center … according to church size. Greece has registered more than 121 …

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Greece to shorten quarantine, open churches for Christmas

Greece will slash quarantine time for … ,” Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said. Greece has struggled to alleviate pressure …

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Regional Bureau for Europe: Greece Update # 11 Lesvos (4 December 2020)

… solutions to address overcrowding on Greek islands.** BACKGROUND Two months after … transferred to other accommodations. The Greek authorities led the response with … 23 November. Thirteen people survived. Greek authorities have recorded 101 new …

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VG: 30 refugees from the Greek Moria refugee camp that will be sent to Norway have been selected

… 2020 According to newspaper VG, Greece has selected 30 refugees from … a list of names from Greece. Until now, the case has … in the hands of the Greek authorities, and we have pushed …

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Authorities to boost testing in western Attica due to infections spike

Greek health authorities decided on Friday to increase random testing for coronavirus in west Attica and intensify checks for compliance with the health measures as the viral load in the area remained high. Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias said at the daily briefing on the course of the pandemic that alone in the Municipality … The post Authorities to boost testing in western Attica due to infections spike appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Undefeated GREEK Boxer Andreas Katzourakis Back in the Ring Dec. 12

MIAMI, FL – Highly-touted GREEK boxer Andreas Katzourakis (5-0, 4 KOs) returns to the ring after nearly a year hiatus on Saturday, December 12 at the ...

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Hunting Greatness: Katavasia's Achilleas Talks GREEK Black Metal and “Magnus Venator”

GREEK has a storied history with black metal, and progenitors like Varathron, Rotting Christ, and Necromantia pioneered what's known now as the ...

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Arab Investors Show Interest in GREEK Real Estate Sector

... several GREEK companies plan their expansion in the Arab world and mostly in the United Arab Emirates, George Kormas, senior managing director, ...

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Travel Troubleshooter: Our Greece and Turkey tour was rebooked for 2021, but we don't want to go now

My wife and I booked a trip with Overseas Adventure Travel to Greece and Turkey in late spring. When travel started to get restricted due to the coronavirus, we contacted Overseas Adventure Travel to ...

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EU approves sanctions on Turkey for gas drilling

European Union leaders agreed to impose sanctions against officials in Turkey and their entities for gas drilling off waters claimed by Cyprus, bringing a retort from Turkey and disappointment from Greece.

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Greek Sailors Held Captive by Pirates Return to Greece

The three Greek sailors who had been held captive by pirates off the coast of Nigeria safely returned to Greece on Friday morning. Late last week, the captain and two crew members were successfully freed from the ship, the “Stelios K,” where they had been held captive by pirates for two weeks. The pirates had attacked […]

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Greek Ministry of Culture Responds to Flooding on Acropolis

In a statement released on Friday, the Greek Ministry of Culture responded to outcry over flooding that was reported on the Acropolis on Thursday after torrential rains battered Athens. Social media users argued that the controversial new cement paths constructed on the Acropolis were to blame, as videos circulated showing that the new paths blocking […]

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Greek PM Praises European Commission Decisions on Budget, Climate

In a statement on Friday, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed decisions regarding the European budget and climate goals made at the the meeting of EU leaders held in Brussels on Thursday. Mitsotakis praised the breakthrough made on the European budget that will now allow EU member states to access the staggering 1.7 trillion euros from […]

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Covid-19: Greece Records 583 Intubated Patients, 102 Deaths on Friday

On Friday, a total of 102 people died with Covid-19 in Greece — 21 more than had passed away yesterday, Thursday — and there are currently 571 intubated patients with the virus in the country’s hospitals. A total of 1,385 new cases were diagnosed in the past day, just nine of which were found during […]

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UPDATE 1-Greece gets one bid for Egnatia Odos motorway lease

Greece received one binding bid for the long-term Egnatia Odos motorway concession in the north of the country, its privatisation agency HRADF said on Friday.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement on the transport of humanitarian aid collected by Armenian Organisations in Greece to Armenia (12 December 2020)

As part of the humanitarian aspect of its mission, the Directorate General of International Development Cooperation Department (YDAS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the request of Armenian Organisations in Greece (Armenian Relief Society, Armenian Blue Cross and Cross of Mercy Macedonia-Thrace), which, in cooperation with the Armenian Embassy in Athens, collected humanitarian aid for those impacted by the recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh. With the invaluable assistance of the Ministry of National Defence, which provided a transport aircraft, this humanitarian aid, consisting of medical supplies and food for those affected and refugees, has been scheduled for transport to Armenia on Saturday, December 12th. The actions in question are being coordinated by the Director General of Hellenic Aid, Mr G. Larissis, who will deliver the aid to representatives of the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations and the branch of the Armenian Relief Society in Armenia, as a gesture of support for and solidarity towards our suffering fellow human beings in the region.

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FDA head expects vaccine emergency use soon

… to humans ___ ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say bookshops and hairdressers … for travelers arriving in Greece will be cut on … northern city of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest urban center … according to church size. Greece has registered more than 121 …

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California officials urge citizens to stay home

… to humans ___ ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say bookshops and hairdressers … for travelers arriving in Greece will be cut on … northern city of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest urban center … according to church size. Greece has registered more than 121 …

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Greek American Singer-Songwriter, Stavro, Releasing Album Akoma: Songs for Greek America

Akoma: Songs for Greek America comes out Dec. 11, 2020  Akoma was recorded at the acclaimed ARC Studios in Omaha. Photo by Melina Piperis  Greek American singer-songwriter Stavro is releasing his new album, Akoma: Songs for Greek America, on Friday, Dec. 11. Stavro was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and is a member of […] The post Greek American Singer-Songwriter, Stavro, Releasing Album Akoma: Songs for Greek America appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Claudia Schiffer’s £26m Majorca mansion and Greek getaway with helipad among Rightmove’s most viewed overseas homes

CLAUDIA Schiffer’s former mansion in Majorca and a Greek island getaway with its own helipad are among the most viewed properties on Rightmove. Daydreaming Brits longing for a life of luxury ...

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3-day quarantine for travelers to Greece from abroad during Christmas

The quarantine for those coming from abroad to Greece during the Christmas period is limited to 3 days from 10 originally announced. The  measure is valid from 18. December 2020 until 7. January, 2021. “Compulsory preventive quarantine for those traveling from abroad to Greece and entering the country from December 18, 2020 to January 7, … The post 3-day quarantine for travelers to Greece from abroad during Christmas appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece Warning – Extreme Weather Phenomena Dec 11-14

Greece’s National Meteorological Service issued a new wealth warning due to a weather deterioration and “extreme weather phenomena” in the East and South parts of the country. According to EMY, the weather deterioration is expected to start in the West on the late afternoon hours of Friday, December 11, 2020. Forecast are heavy rainfall and … The post Greece Warning – Extreme Weather Phenomena Dec 11-14 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece to keep most coronavirus restrictions through Christmas

Government officials in Greece said that the country will keep many of its precautions to halt the spread of coronavirus in place through Christmas.Greece will continue its second lockdown through the ...

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EU to discuss arms sales to Turkey with NATO and new US administration, Germany’s Merkel says

[Preview] The EU will consult with allies in the US-led NATO bloc and new US administration on weapon sales to Turkey, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in response to a Greek push for an arms embargo on Ankara. Read Full Article at RT.com

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Greek Party Syriza Slams Prime Minister for Failure to Protect National Interest in EU

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The leftist Greek party Syriza has accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of failing to protect the country's national interests in the eastern Mediterranean following the latest meeting of the European Council.

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KORRES, Greek Natural Beauty Brand, Expands Retail Footprint and Continued Commitment to Sustainability by Joining Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KORRES - the globally renowned clean natural beauty brand with a rich, Greek heritage – announced it will be distributed nationally at leading beauty ...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: The Best British Luxury Food Hampers And Provisions Boxes

Favourites in the luxury basket include, a selection of GREEK olive oils, Kalamata olives, Cretan thyme honey; Bottarga, the GREEK equivalent to caviar, ...

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Turkey rejects EU decision to widen sanctions

Turkey has asked the European Union to act as an ‘honest mediator’ in its dispute with EU members Greece and Cyprus over the exploration of gas reserves in the Mediterranean, after European leaders approved expanding sanctions against Ankara

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EU leaders approve sanctions on Turkish officials over gas drilling

Bloc defers decision on trade tariffs and arms until consultation with Biden administration EU leaders have agreed to impose sanctions on an unspecified number of Turkish officials and entities involved in gas drilling in Cypriot-claimed waters – but they deferred bigger decisions such as trade tariffs or an arms embargo until they have consulted with the upcoming Biden administration. The decision reached by the EU council after hours of heated debate disappointed hardliners such as France, Cyprus and Greece, which had pressed for more urgent and substantive action to express EU disapproval of Turkish foreign policy. Continue reading...

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Two GREEK Restaurants, Preparing for Winter, Featured in NY Post

NEW YORK – Two GREEK-owned restaurants, Nerai and Carnegie Diner & Café, were among those featured in the New York Post concerning a ...

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Peak Perspectives: Hero Means 'Protector'

When the ancient GREEKS selected the word for “hero,” they didn't go with something that meant 'Big Muscle Guy,' or 'Dude with Spear.' The GREEK ...

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After postponing vote, Student Council votes to reinstate DKE

GREEK Council did not approve the group's initial petition in January but voted to approve a revised version in May. The DKE petitioners then met with ...

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New housing committee aims to transform residential life, is not against selective living, members say

Asked about the future of GREEK life and selective living groups at Duke, Mary Pat McMahon, vice president and vice provost for student affairs, ...

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PPC buys 45 Blink charging stations for GREEK deployment

The tender is the first following the utility's public announcement to enter into the GREEK EV charging market with 10,000 charging stations. "We are ...

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NBA MVP Giannis signs 'GREEK Freak' movie deal with Disney

No other details have been provided yet, but the movie's working title is “GREEK Freak,” one of 3 biographical films based on the lives of sports stars, ...

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Countries Brits can still travel to after Canary Islands removed

… of Micronesia Fiji Finland Gibraltar Greek islands: Corfu, Crete, Kos, Rhodes, Zakynthos Greenland …

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Greece ‘s limited re-opening measures over Christmas holidays

Most retail shops will remain closed over the Christmas season but hairdressers and bookshops will open under strict safety rules, Greek authorities announced on Friday morning. Churches will open for the faithful only twice on December 25th and January 6th. Night curfew will be shorter during the festive season and shorter will be also the … The post Greece ‘s limited re-opening measures over Christmas holidays appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Click-away: How to do your Christmas shopping in Greece

Retail stores that are not allowed to open during the Christmas holidays can operate with click-away service, Greece’s Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced on Friday. The service is for shops with separate entrance but not for shops in malls or big shopping centers. The measure is in force from 13. December 2020 until 7. January … The post Click-away: How to do your Christmas shopping in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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