… tyropita, spanakopita, Greek style green beans and Greek lemon potatoes. … béchamel and baked Pastitsio: Greek pasta, grated cheese and … breast: Chicken cooked Greek style with lemon and … garlic potatoes Large Greek salad: Tomatoes, pepperoncini, …
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Serbia and Greece to abolish roaming fees
Serbia and Greece will sign soon an agreement … agency Tanjug following meetings with Greek officials. Under the agreement, mobile …
Greece ready to reopen its doors to tourism
… minister, Harry Theocharis told EFE Greece was ready to receive foreign … ban will be lifted, enabling Greeks to travel domestically. But despite … same rules for tourists and Greeks, there will not be two … is taking place even in Greece’s most remote islands. …
Millennia-Old Teeth Challenge Military History of Ancient Greece
New evidence challenges the military history of ancient Greece suggesting that armies used mercenaries to fight wars. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Records 2,167 New Coronavirus Cases; 55 Deaths
Greek health authorities confirmed a total of 2,167 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with just 3 at the borders. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
New Interpol App Identifies Stolen Artworks for Collectors, Sleuths
A new computer app from Interpol makes it possible for art collectors and museums -- to determine if a piece of art has been stolen. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Noted GREEK Actor Petros Filippidis Hit With Rape Charges
ATHENS – It was an open secret – his name – but after repeated reports identifying him only as a famous actor, GREEK TV and film star Petros Filippidis ...
"MyConsulLive" Platform Now Available in 42 GREEK Embassies in 20 Countries
GREEK citizens and members of the GREEK Diaspora living in the above areas will have access to a series of services available via video call. It is the third ...
Powerhouse Energy could expand its plastics-to-fuel-technology to Hungary and GREECE
Powerhouse Energy Group could extend its relationship with Hydrogen Utopia International beyond Poland to include GREECE and Hungary for using ...
Eurovision 2021 second rehearsals: Czech Republic's Benny Cristo and GREECE'S Stefania
Next up for their second rehearsals are the acts from Czech Republic and GREECE. Will we see any major staging changes? Let's find out…
Peloni: As Vaccination Progresses, Private Consumption Will Increase
... message that GREECE is a safe destination." As for the opening of tourism, the government spokesperson said that Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis ...
Mitsotakis Meets with His Serbian Counterpart Brnabic
ATHENS -- "We look forward to receiving Serb tourists in GREECE this summer," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during his meeting on Thursday ...
Father, woman indicted in GREECE kidnapping case to appear in court
GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC) — Two of the three people indicted for their roles in the alleged kidnapping of two young children from their foster home in ...
UPDATE 1-ESM's Regling says GREECE'S debt is sustainable
GREECE returned to international bond markets in 2017 after being locked out during a decade-long debt crisis from which it finally emerged in August ...
Greek doctor taken to mental hospital after telling people not to get the Covid-19 jab
The doctor was part of the team responsible for the Covid-19 vaccination process at Lamia
Netanyahu’s son: Turkey is founded upon a genocide of Greek Christians!
Erdogan is trying to exploit Muslim sensitivities in the Middle East and present himself as the leader of the Islamic world
Greece is preparing for a tourist influx
Greek politicians have been asked whether they are opening too early. They argue that 2020 is not 2021.
Why legal action against Greek migrant 'pushbacks' could have wider impact
Dr Rachael Dickson writes on how migration policies that have long been criticised are now being tested by the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice.
Greece Overhauling Military With New Helicopters and Frigates, Updating U.S. Defense Pact
Despite its struggling economy and escalating tensions with neighboring Turkey, Greece is pushing ahead on overhauling its military, according to its defense minister. Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos said ...
Greenville's Greek Festival returns this weekend with outside dining
The Greenville Greek Festival is back! Starting Friday, you will be able to experience authentic Greek food and pastries all weekend long.
ESM's Regling says considers Greek debt sustainable
"We consider Greek debt to be sustainable," Regling, the head of the European Stability Mechanism, told the Delphi Economic Forum in Athens on Thursday. Greece's public debt has jumped to more than ...
In and Out of the Mind: Greek Images of the Tragic Self
Ruth Padel explores Greek conceptions of human innerness and the way in which Greek tragedy shaped European notions of mind and self. Arguing that Greek poetic ...
Greece decreases Covid-19 self-tests in schools to once per week; university exams
Greece’s Education Ministry announced on Thursday that Covid-19 self-tests in schools will be obligatory once per week and not twice. Regarding the students’ spring exams it is up to universities to decided whether they will take place in-person or remotely, the ministry statement said. In accordance with the recommendations of the committee of pandemic experts, … The post Greece decreases Covid-19 self-tests in schools to once per week; university exams appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Eid prayer in Hagia Sophia Mosque “after an 87-year hiatus,” claims Turkey
Turkey opened the doors of Hagia Sophia to thousands of worshipers for the Eid prayer marking the end of Ramadan early Thursday morning. It is the first Eid prayer after “an 87-year hiatus,” state-run news agency anadolu claimed. Certain it that it is the first time the Eid sermon was held in the cradle of … The post Eid prayer in Hagia Sophia Mosque “after an 87-year hiatus,” claims Turkey appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece, preparing to welcome more foreign visitors, steps up vaccination efforts on islands.
… the vaccination campaign in Greece rapidly expands to reach … daily coronavirus infections in Greece has stabilized in recent … with the mayors of several Greek islands, Mr. Mitsotakis … the popular vacation destinations of Corfu, Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini …
Syrian family separated during air raid reunited in Greece
… at his apartment in Thessaloniki, Greece (Giannis Papanikos/AP) … Syria to Turkey and then Greece, assisted by smuggling gangs. … Greece by crossing the Evros River” that runs along the Greek … across the porous frontier. Greek authorities deny the practice. …
Autopsy Finds Mother Killed in Athens by Intruders Was Suffocated
ATHENS – A Medical Examiner in GREECE'S capital said an autopsy of a 20-year-old mother killed in a brutal home invasion by three men died from ...
GREECE: Demand for watermelons high
GREECE: Demand for watermelons high. The Greek watermelon season is about to kick off. Starting in week 20, the summer fruit will be exported to ...
Greece’s Tourism Season Boosted as Germany Abolishes Quarantine
Germans who visit Greece this summer won't have to quarantine upon their return to Germany according to a cabinet decision on Wednesday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Expecting Second Child
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greek-Nigerian basketball icon, is expecting another baby according to his partner's instagram on Wednesday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Expat Campaign Secures Vaccine for Foreign Residents in Greece
Vaccination efforts in Greece initially left out legal permanent residents without a social security number, but this has now been rectified. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek-Australian Politician Sworn In To New South Wales Parliament
Peter Poulos, a Greek-Australian Liberal Party politician, was sworn into office at the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament last Thursday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Joint Press Release of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Digital Governance – An additional 21 Embassies and Consular Missions are included to myConsulLive
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Digital Governance are further expanding myConsulLive by including 21 additional Embassies and Consular Missions in 15 countries. In this way, Greek citizens and expatriates living in these areas will be able access a number of services remotely, via video calls. Specifically, included to myConsulLive are the following: • The Greek Embassies in Ankara, Bern, Berlin, Dublin, Nicosia, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Ottawa, Rome, Tirana, The Hague• The General Consulates in Sao Paolo, Gjirokaster, Geneva, Johannesburg, Korca, Moscow, Novorossiysk and Izmir• The Consulates in Atlanta and Cape Town This is the third consecutive expansion of myConsulLive. The service was initially launched in pilot form in December 2020 through the cooperation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias and of State and Digital Governance Kyriakos Pierrakakis, while the platform was designed by the General Secretariat for Public Administration IT Systems, based on similar appointment services already provided by Citizens Services Centres (KEP), the Greek Manpower Employment Organization (OAED), and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) It is now possible to make a digital appointment with 42 Embassies and Consular Missions in 20 countries. Soon, myConsulLive will be further extended to include all the Embassies and Consulates of Greece. The following services are provided through the platform:• Certificate of permanent residency abroad• Certificate of marital status, birth, residency• Copies of or excerpts from registrar acts• Pension eligibility declaration• Applications/reports It is reminded that appointments are scheduled for a specific day and time at myConsulLive.gov.gr Interested parties identify themselves using Taxinet login (user name/password) to confirm their personal data, and identification during the video call is made via presentation of ID card or passport.
Pappas revives beloved Greek restaurant with new name and location
A beloved Greek restaurant will reopen with a new name and a new location. Pappas Restaurants will rebrand Yia Yia Mary's Mediterranean Kitchen as Yia Yia Pappas, Pappas director of marketing ...
A bunch of 2,400-year-old teeth may change what we know about Greek military history
Scientific analysis of ancient teeth found in Sicily may rewrite parts of what we know about Greek military history.
Universal Aviation Expands Mediterranean Presence with New Mykonos, Greece Location
Universal Aviation Greece – Mykonos officially began operations on May 7, 2021, with local dedicated Universal Aviation staff directly supporting operators coming to the islands.
TripAdvisor: Greek Hotels on Travelers’ Choice ‘Best’ List for 2021
A number of Greek hotels are included on TripAdvisor's 2021 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards for Hotels list.
Israel's promising 'precision' COVID drug starting trial in GREECE next week
Another small human trial is planned for Israel but the main trials are moving to GREECE, as Israel has few hospitalized coronavirus patients following ...
Second batch of oxygen cylinders from GREECE arrive in India
... said that an aircraft “carrying 176 ventilators from Germany, 324 O2 cylinders from Finland and 10 O2 cylinders from GREECE” arrived in the country.
Greece to open doors to COVID-negative, vaccinated tourists
The move is weeks ahead of the remainder of the EU and comes at a time when Greece is desperate for tourism-related income.
11-month-old daughter ‘was found hitting her murdered British mother to try and wake her up’ after burglary in Greece
The 11-month-old daughter of a murdered British woman was “hitting” her to try and wake her up when police found them in their Athens house, according to reports. Police stormed the home of Caroline ...
Nicholas Conomos on the role of the diaspora in the GREEK Revolution of 1821
Mr Conomos tells The GREEK Herald he wanted to focus on the role of the diaspora for his talk as he thinks their contribution tends to be “overlooked in ...
Lidl offers a taste of the taverna with new GREEK inspired range including octopus for £1.99
Lidl is bringing two much-loved dishes together this week as part of its limited edition GREEK range. The scrumptious new collection of Mediterranean ...
HSBC: Tourism will affect Greek GDP by 422 points by 2022
With tourism accounting for more than 20% of the Greek economy, the recovery expected this year will give a significant boost to GDP. This emerges from the report of the British bank HSBC in relation ...
Husband of British woman murdered at greek home 'begged' thieves not to hurt them
Conflicting reports say she was strangled with a pair of trousers or suffocated with a pillow. Speaking to Greek TV outside the family home later the same day, Babis said: “I wish no one ever goes ...
Germany drops quarantine rule for vaccinated tourists
The German government has agreed to let travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or recovered from infection avoid testing and quarantine when entering the country, unless they come from areas where variants of concern are prevalent. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet on Wednesday reportedly approved a change to existing rules that will also allow non-vaccinated … The post Germany drops quarantine rule for vaccinated tourists appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Elderly man stabbed and robbed after complaining for “corona-party”
An elderly man was stabbed and robbed after he complained to a group of youngsters about a so-called corona-party that was taking place in a popular square in Nea Smyrni suburb of south Athens. The 60-year-old victim was transported to the hospital where he received first aid. The incident took place at the dawn when … The post Elderly man stabbed and robbed after complaining for “corona-party” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
35th annual Greenville Greek Festival will happen this year, but still with some COVID-19 changes
After last year's drive-thru-only festival, the Greenville Greek Festival returns this year still with a more limited offering, but with just as much flavor. The festival kicks off 10 a.m.