A bare-chested Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis getting his second coronavirus vaccine dose has the internet swooning.
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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis gets vaccine, removes his shirt - and the internet swoons
Greek MPs approve extension of territorial waters in Ionian Sea
Move comes days before Greece and Turkey resume exploratory talks over contested maritime claims in the Aegean Sea.
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After vote, Greece to double reach of western coastal waters
Lawmakers in Greece Wednesday overwhelmingly approved legislation to extend the country's territorial waters along its western ...
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A Greek Photographer’s Ode to the Dying Art of Mourning
Ioanna Sakellaraki, a Greek photographer based in Brussels, left Athens at the age of eighteen to get an education abroad. She’d lived in seven different countries by the time she returned a decade ...
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Greece sexual assault case brings spotlight to Cyprus sports scene
… , received more widespread attention after Greek Olympic gold medalist Sophia Bekatorou …
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Norwegian national arrested for murder of Greek partner in Chania, Crete
A Norwegian national has been arrested on the island of Crete for the murder of his Greek partner, two days after the crime. The 54-year-old woman was found in her home in Meskla, Platania Municipality in the Prefecture of Chania on Sunday. The victim, a mother of two from previous marriage, was laying in a … The post Norwegian national arrested for murder of Greek partner in Chania, Crete appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece: 516 new coronavirus cases, 27 more deaths; vaccinations increased
Greece’s health authorities announced on Wednesday, 516 new coronavirus cases and 27 more deaths in the last 24 hours. The number of Covid-19 patients intubated in hospitals across the country decreased to 300. Death toll has reached 5,545 and the total cases stand at 149,973. The live briefing with the Health Minister has been postponed … The post Greece: 516 new coronavirus cases, 27 more deaths; vaccinations increased appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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IATA urges support for common European digital vaccination
Geneva [Switzerland], January 20 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged all branches of the European Union to support an initiative from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mits
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Greek President Says US-Greek Relations Will Strengthen in Biden Administration
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou stated on Wednesday that Greek-US cooperation will become even stronger during President Joe Biden’s tenure in an event sponsored by the US Embassy on ...
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Statement by the Foreign Ministry regarding the issuing of Presidential decrees on the holding of elections in the Palestinian Territories (20.01.2021)
Greece welcomes the decision by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to enact a decree-law on holding legislative, presidential and National Council elections in the coming months, starting with legislative elections on 22 May in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. This is a vital step towards participative democratic institutions and ultimately, a negotiated two-state solution.
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Astypalaia Development Can be “Model” for Sustainability
Astypalaia, soon to be home to a massive investment by Volkswagen, could become a “model island” for sustainable tourism and development, the CEO of Deloitte Greece Dimitris Koutsopoulos stated to AMNA on Wednesday. Deloitte, a consulting and financial advisory firm, recently released a comprehensive study of its “Astypalaia 4.0” project. The plan is aimed at […] The post Astypalaia Development Can be “Model” for Sustainability first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.
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Grand Club of Kavala Reopens After Extensive Renovations
The Grand Club of Kavala, in the historic city located on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, has reopened after extensive renovation and restoration which lasted for a total of nine years. Often called a jewel of neoclassical architecture, the landmark building of the city was constructed in the late nineteenth century as a display […] The post Grand Club of Kavala Reopens After Extensive Renovations first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.
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Four Turkish F-16 fighter jets violate Greek isles
The Greek Parliament voted in favour of the extension of territorial waters to 12 nautical miles
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The top 5 Greek islands worth visiting in 2021: Conde Nast Traveler (photos)
Once the pandemic is over, these are the must getaways
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Covid-19 Greece – 516 new cases and 27 deaths on Wednesday
300 patients were being treated by intubation
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Ancient Greek inscription of 'Christ, born of Mary' was used to ward off evil eye 1,500 years ago
A 1,500-year-old plague that reads 'Christ, born of Mary' in ancient Greek is discovered in northern Israel that once sat above the doorway of a Byzantine church to ward off evil spirits ...
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Olympic athlete who sparked #metoo movement in Greece testifies about alleged sexual abuse
Sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou says she kept the alleged abuse a secret because she was scared it would affect her career ...
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Olympic champion's abuse claim triggers debate in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou appeared before a public prosecutor in Greece on Wednesday in relation to sexual assault accusations that have ignited a nationwide ...
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Greece posts 80% annual decrease in migrant flows
… the Greek islands, while posting a 62 percent fall in Greece… people trying to enter Greece by 80%, implementing an … humanitarian partners to help Greece fill emergency gaps. Long- … Finally, in related developments, Greece's Coast Guard announced …
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Greek Orthodox Church Archbishop Urges Youth to Preserve Timket Festival
Greek Orthodox Church Archbishop Daniel said the youth need to preserve Ethiopian Epiphany for generations to come.The archbishop, who attended Timket here in Addis Ababa, said “everybody needs to ...
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Football: Arsenal release Greek defender Sokratis
English Premier League side Arsenal parted ways with defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos under a mutual deal, the club confirmed on Wednesday. “Working closely with Sokratis and his team, we have ...
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Greek Olympic champion calls for more to come forward on sexual abuse
Former Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou told Greek prosecutors on Wednesday about the sexual assault she said she faced from a sailing federation official more than 20 years ago and called on ...
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Greece reserves right to extend sea border around Crete, other parts, says PM Mitsotakis
Greece reserves the right to extent its sea borders around Crete, in other parts of its territory in addition to the Ionian Sea, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. It is the first time since 1947 that Greece will be expanding its national sovereign territory, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said as Parliament prepared to … The post Greece reserves right to extend sea border around Crete, other parts, says PM Mitsotakis appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece is mulling opening of ski resorts while lockdown restrictions remain
Greece’s Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Wednesday that the opening of ski resorts could be considered amid the lockdown. Georgiadis said on Wednesday that had a teleconference with the managers of Greek ski resorts. He stressed that ski resorts work for a limited period each year, so time is important. He also … The post Greece is mulling opening of ski resorts while lockdown restrictions remain appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Vodafone Greece announces Vodafone TV line-up for January
Vodafone Greece service Vodafone TV has announced its January line-up, which includes series, films and documentaries. The content is available over all networks, without a decoder, without ...
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Greek PM says he’s ‘optimistic’ ahead of crunch talks with Turkey over contested waters, but won’t discuss national sovereignty
[Preview] The Greek prime minister said he has “optimism, confidence, and hope” ahead of a meeting with his Turkish counterparts next week, but claimed there would be “zero naïvety” from Athens as the two sides tussle over contested waters. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sokratis free to find new club after Arsenal cancel defender's contract
* Greek centre-back was cut from Mikel Arteta’s squad last year * Edu thanks ‘model professional’ who made 69 appearances Arsenal have cancelled the contract of Sokratis Papastathopoulos, their out-of-favour defender, leaving him free to find a new club. Related: Mesut Özil: the galáctico who became symbolic of Arsenal's decline Continue reading...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs N. Dendias’ speech during the parliamentary debate on the draft law “Determining the breadth of territorial waters in the maritime zone of the Ionian and the Ionian Islands up to Cape Tenaro in the Peloponnese” (19.01.2021)
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen, it is a very great honor to be bringing before the Hellenic Parliament, on behalf of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the vote on this draft law, which provides for the exercise of our country’s right to extend its territorial waters in the region of the Ionian Sea, up to Cape Tenaro, from 6 to 12 nautical miles. This will expand the area of national sovereignty by over 13,000 square kilometres. This is the first time since 1947 that the National Parliament has been called to vote on increasing the area of national sovereignty. This is – I repeat – for exercise of full national sovereignty, not an area of sovereign rights. The Government proceeded to this move of major national importance exercising the country’s inalienable right, based on article 3 of the 1983 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which is also a rule of customary international law. The draft law was submitted to Parliament following the issue of Presidential Decree 107/2020 on the closing of bays and drawing of straight baselines in the maritime zone of the Ionian and the Ionian islands up to Cape Tenaro. According to paragraph 2(1) of the draft law, the Hellenic Republic also reserves the right to extend its territorial waters, whenever it deems fit, in the other regions of its territory. I want to focus on this, because there was a major debate over where, how, when, who, what. Ladies and gentlemen, Greece is preparing, and retains its right, to extend its territorial waters anywhere in its territory, whenever it deems fit. I understand, of course, that all eyes are on Crete, because it comes under the memorandum signed with Egypt. But we are restricting the national right if we limit our discussion to Crete. Greece has the inalienable right to extend its territorial waters to 12 nautical miles wherever and whenever it wants to. I want to be absolutely clear on this, here on the floor of our National Parliament. And I also want to welcome the extremely important, reiterated statement from the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, who called Greece’s extension of its territorial waters self-evident and perfectly legal. I would also like to thank the political parties and my colleagues, because until today the parliamentary procedure was carried out in a climate of national unity, without the usual unfounded recriminations and petty political calculations. The existence of national consensus on the key strategic lines of our country’s foreign policy was reconfirmed during my one-on-one meetings yesterday with the representatives of all the parties in parliament. Dear colleagues, respect for international law and international legality is a timeless principle. It is the firm guide of Greek foreign policy, regardless of which government is in office. But I should say that there is an additional dimension. The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has also been ratified by the European Union. Consequently, I reiterate, it is part of the European acquis. Not just part of Greek national law. As such, it is binding for all of the countries of the European Union and for the European Union itself as an entity. And in a region and at a time characterized by major upheaval, the practical implementation of the provisions of International Law, including the Law of the Sea, takes on even greater importance. With the submission to the Hellenic Parliament of the draft law on extension of territorial waters in the Ionian, we are taking another step in the implementation of the national plan for the country’s maritime zones. The extension follows directly on the conclusion of agreements with Italy and Egypt on delimitation of maritime zones, and also our agreement on how to handle the issue with Albania. Thus, through the draft law under discussion, our country is adding to the legislation that has applied the relevant clause of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. It thus consolidates the importance of the Convention’s provisions as concerns everyone, and particularly those who choose not to apply it or to ignore it. In other words, those few who consider operating outside the framework of international law. And here I must make special reference to our neighbour Turkey’s unacceptable tactic of threatening Greece with casus belli should we exercise our legal rights. The method we implemented, from a technical standpoint, in drawing the boundaries of our territorial waters, along with the closing of bays that preceded in the Presidential Decree, is in full accordance, ladies and gentlemen, with the International Law of the Sea. As you know, our country does not act to abuse, and does not covet the rights of other countries. It fully exercises its own rights, with full respect for international legality. The extension of our territorial waters in the Ionian enhances our security. It enlarges our footprint. At the same time, it enhances Greece’s international position, not only in relation to other countries with which we are building a network of synergies in our region to consolidate stability and security, but also in relation to those who do not share our principles. Ladies and gentlemen, this Greece, with its now larger zone of sovereignty, with – for some months now – larger zones in which it exercises sovereign rights, is creating a model. A model of consistency, methodicalness, compliance with legality, commitment to goals. And also a model of self-confidence. But I would like to take this opportunity – as many colleagues commented on this – to say a few words about the resumption of the exploratory talks. First of all, I want to remind you that the government, even when the crisis in our relations with Turkey was particularly intense, firmly reiterated its readiness for dialogue. ] But it always set the same clear conditions. It required that Turkey cease its provocative actions on our continental shelf; it required that the Oruc Reis withdraw. In December, the European Council adopted this same Greek position in its conclusions. It has been two months, ladies and gentlemen, since the Oruc Reis left. Almost two months. Consequently, the condition set by our country has been met. We can say that an opportunity for dialogue is being created. Always within the framework and on the level of exploratory talks. Greece is entering into this dialogue in good faith. It is entering into this dialogue with sincere willingness, because the national view is that problems are resolved through dialogue. Not through the use of force, and certainly not through threats of war. And naturally, as the government has said repeatedly, the exploratory talks concern solely our dispute over the EEZ and continental shelf. As was originally stipulated and as these talks have been carried out so far, thus they will continue. The resolution of this dispute has been expressly recognized, in fact, along with the object of the dispute, by the European Union – in the Conclusions of the European Council – and in an official statement from the U.S. Department of State. Turkey’s statement, as well, that the next meeting will be the 61st, clearly denotes the continuation of the process with precisely the same object it has had to date. And I would also like to recall that the dialogue resuming on 25 January is not a negotiation. It is a preliminary stage of talks aimed at considering any common perspectives and ascertaining to what extent there is ground for starting such a negotiation. It goes without saying that, for this dialogue to continue, the de-escalation that has already been achieved must not be jeopardised in the slightest. This is exactly what the European Council said in December, stressing that sustained de-escalation is required not only for resumption, but also for continuation of the exploratory talks. Finally, as we heard a great deal in this hall about the role of third countries, and especially Germany, but also the Albanian Prime Minister, I would like to recall that, in actuality, throughout its Presidency, Germany communicated on various levels with the two sides, promoting the resumption of Greek-Turkish dialogue. In the end, as you know, the agreement on the date for resumption of the exploratory talks was achieved and announced after the German Presidency had ended. And many friendly countries have from time to time offered to host any meeting that might be arranged between me and my Turkish counterpart. These countries include Albania, via the offer put forward by the Albanian Prime Minister. But we made it clear, in a timely fashion, to all of these countries that, first, the exploratory talks would have to resume, and, second, a new climate would have to be created in Greek-Turkish relations for me to meet with my counterpart. That was, is and remains our position. Ladies and gentlemen MPs, to sum up and reiterate, the passing of the draft law by the Plenary of the Hellenic Parliament is a step that will strengthen our national arsenal, in a climate of unwavering national solidarity. With the additional weapons of our recent agreements with the United States. And here I would like to refer to the outgoing U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Pompeo, with whom we had excellent cooperation and who listened with favour to our country’s just stances. The agreement with Italy, the agreement with Egypt, the understanding reached with Albania on how to move forward, the agreements with the United Arab Emirates. With the extension of our territorial waters, with the extension of our national airspace, which now coincides with our territorial waters in the area of the Ionian Sea. With the policy of broad horizons that serves the interest of the new Greece celebrating its bicentennial. Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen.
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DNA Analysis sheds light on the mysterious origins of the Ancient Greeks
Scholars have long puzzled over the ancestry of the Minoans and Myceneans, two important Bronze Age cultures
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First Upgraded Greek F-16V Flies
Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB) has carried out the post-modification test flights of its first upgraded F-16V. The aircraft—one of 84 Hellenic Air Force F-16C/Ds due to be upgraded to ...
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Greece: Parliament set to extend western coastal waters
Lawmakers in Greece are set to approve legislation to extend the country’s territorial waters along its western coastline from six to 12 nautical miles ...
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Athens seeks explanation for German FM’s silence over Turkey’s threats
… counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu threatened Greece at a joint press … meeting, Çavuşoğlu said, “If Greece insists on not cooperating, then … an incident would occur Greece would be held responsible. … the Greek parliament will decide on the extension of Greece’s …
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Mitsotakis: Our seas are doubling – We reserve the right to expand our territorial waters in Crete & elsewhere
… in Crete and elsewhere when we choose”, said the Greek Prime … made special reference to Greece’s alliances and cooperation … Biden, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: “Greece has become a key ally … the Eastern Mediterranean. For Greece, the exercise of national …
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Ooh err, Prime Minister! Greece's Kyriakos Mitsotakis causes a stir
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, 52, received the second dose of the vaccine at at the Attikon hospital, in Athens, on Monday. But caused a stir with his topless photo.
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IATA urges EU to adopt Greece’s “vaccination certificate” proposal
International Air Transport Association (IATA) is backing Greece’s for a digital European vaccination certificate and is urging the European Commission to adopt the proposal. In an open letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, IATA Director-General Alexandre de Juniac stressed that the proposal needs to be adopted urgently as it will help restart global … The post IATA urges EU to adopt Greece’s “vaccination certificate” proposal appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Authorities concerned about rise of mutated Covid-19 strain cases in Greece
Greek health authorities are concerned about the possible spread of the new, mutated strain of coronavirus that is thought to be a lot more contagious than the previous one. The number of cases infected with the mutated strain have rose to 26. The majority of those infected with the new strain are travelers who came … The post Authorities concerned about rise of mutated Covid-19 strain cases in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece Current Account Gap Narrows In November
The Greece current account deficit narrowed in November from the previous year, the Bank of Greece reported Wednesday. The current ...
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UPDATE 1-Greece optimistic over talks with Turkey but won't discuss sovereignty
(Adds quotes, details) ATHENS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Greece will approach talks with Turkey next week over their disputed territorial claims in a hopeful spirit but will not discuss issues it ...
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Greece Signals Intend to Extend Territorial Waters in Crete
Greece reaffirmed on Wednesday its intention to extend the country’s territorial waters to 12 nautical miles in Crete. Speaking in parliament, during a debate on a bill delimitating maritime borders between Greece and Italy, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: “Greece can obviously also exercise this right around Crete but at a time, in a manner and […] The post Greece Signals Intend to Extend Territorial Waters in Crete first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.
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First flight for Greek F-16V
C/D Fighting Falcon combat aircraft to be upgraded to the latest F-16V standard made its maiden flight on 17 January.
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Greece Introduces COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Certificates
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Greece has started issuing digital vaccination certificates to all nationals who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, the Greek prime minister's press service said, adding that the pilot certificate was presented by Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday evening at the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
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Greek Olympian testifies in landmark sex abuse case
An Olympian credited with launching a belated #MeToo awakening in Greece is testifying Wednesday on her sex abuse case that has encouraged other women to break decades of silence. The Hellenic Olympic ...
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Greece votes for the extension of its territorial waters
The Greek parliament will decide on the extension of its territorial waters from six to 12 nautical miles in the Ionian Sea on Wednesday, following discussions that lasted two days.
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6 Things Members of the Divine Nine, Black Greek Lettered Organizations Wishes Everyone Knew
Since the early 1900s, Black Greek Lettered Organizations have served communities … few things members of Black Greek Lettered Organizations wish everyone knew …
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Russia backs Greece in eastern Mediterranean dispute
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday it was "completely legal" under a 1982 'Law of the Sea' for Greece to extend its territorial waters for 12 nautical miles from its islands, ...
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Turkey rebukes Greek criticism on minorities, calls Athens to 'look in the mirror'
Greece going backwards instead of making progress in solving problems of Western Thrace Turkish minority, says official ...
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On this day in 1906, Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis was born
Aristotle Socrates Onassis was born on the 20th January 1906 in Smyrni and passed away March 15, 1975, aged 69.
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Greek parliament mulling IGB deal
Greek parliament is discussing the agreement with Bulgaria on the IGB gas interconnector, Trend reports citing Greek media. Reportedly, the agreement includes mutual commitments for the steadfast ...
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Tag: greek passengers
The new national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Wizz Air, began operations with its inaugural flight to Athens last Friday, January 15. The airline will run flights from Abu Dhabi ...
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Olympic gold winner's sexual abuse case is a turning point for Greece
When the Olympic gold medallist Sofia Bekatorou appears before a public prosecutor on Wednesday to reveal the sexual abuse she allegedly endured at the hands of a senior sport official, all of Greece ...
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