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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Greece Town Library opens new Children's Library Center

The Town of Greece marked the grand opening of a new expansion at the town’s library. The 7,000-square-foot expansion to the Children's Library Center, includes a new craft room, outdoor patio and ...


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Glue gaffe: 2 men freed in Greece after drug bust mix-up

A public prosecutor in northern Greece cleared two men arrested on drug trafficking charges after authorities acknowledged that a white substance seized in their car was adhesive powder and not ...


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UNHCR Greece

English News and Press Release on Greece and 6 other countries about Protection and Human Rights; published on 08 Jul 2021 by UNHCR ...


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About 290 GREEK lawmakers have been vaccinated

Almost 290 out of a total of 300 GREEK lawmakers have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, government sources said on Thursday. Parliament ...


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Mills & Boon wants to diversify its hero base

So do GREEKS (enigmatic) and sheikhs (masterful), though not the French (unfaithful) or English (class-ridden). In her novels for other romance publishers ...


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Tokyo Olympics to be Held Without Spectators

Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics announced Thursday they have agreed to hold the event without spectators under a Covid-19 state of emergency Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece Embraces China’s Belt and Road Initiative Despite EU Scepticism

China is trying to rekindle Greece's interest in the Belt and Road Initiative, a Beijing-led global infrastructure development strategy. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Coronavirus Cases Surpass 2,000 in Greece on Thursday

Greece's daily coronavirus cases continued their upward trend on Thursday, when 2,107 cases were recorded across the country. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Book now for France, Spain and Greece (if you’ve had your jabs)

Holiday companies are anticipating an avalanche of bookings today after the government approved quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated adults to amber countries from July 19.Grant Shapps, the ...


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Rumer Willis showcases her toned form in green retro-style bikini during Greece vacation

She's currently on a luxurious vacation to Greece with her mom Demi Moore and her two younger sisters Tallulah and Scout Willis.


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Should I book a holiday to Malta, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Turkey?

Greece allows entry with a negative Covid-19 test (including an antigen test) or proof you’ve had both doses of the vaccine. It accepts the NHS app or letter as proof of vaccination, but you must have ...


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GREEK goddess dies, 67

GREEK goddess dies, 67. News. norman lebrecht. July 08, 2021. The singer and songwriter Angelique Ionatos, perhaps the most successful Hellenic ...


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1800-Year-Old Headless GREEK Statue Found At Turkey's Metropolis Site

An 1,800-year-old marble robed statue of a headless woman was unearthed by archaeologists in the ancient GREEK city of Metropolis, 'The City of the ...


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Best summer holiday deals to amber list Costa Brava, Benidorm, Canaries and Greece from £213pp

DOUBLE vaccinated Brits have been told they’ll be able to go on holiday to amber list countries from July 19, without having to quarantine on their return to England. Kids will be able to ...


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No quarantine for fully vaccinated Brits returning from amber countries -Greece

Fully vaccinated UK residents arriving in England from amber list countries such as Greece will no longer have to quarantine from 19 July. They will, however, still need to pay for PCR tests before and after their return, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Thursday. The measure affects fully vaccinated British adults, while children under … The post No quarantine for fully vaccinated Brits returning from amber countries -Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Doctor in public hospital suspected of “bogus vaccinations” to anti-vaxxers

A doctor at a public hospital is being accused of organizing bogus vaccinations to anti-vaxxers to facilitate them obtaining vaccination certificates. The unprecedented incident took place at Asklipieio Hospital in Voula, southern Athens on Sunday, the hospital workers union POEDIN revealed on Thursday. According to the report, the doctor, an orthopedic at the hospital, went … The post Doctor in public hospital suspected of “bogus vaccinations” to anti-vaxxers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Four majestic beaches on mainland Greece (photos)

It is not only the islands that have beaches of exquisite beauty


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No quarantine for UK tourists returning from Greece from July 19

The decision was announced by the UK Transport Minister


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11 top things to do on Cape Cod & the Islands July 9-15: Gyros, music, cannabis cookbook

Known for its annual GREEK Festival, St. George GREEK Orthodox Church has decided this year to host “Gyros to Go” instead. Menu items will be gyros, ...


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Gerapetritis: GREEK Gov't Does Not Intend to Take Universal Prohibition Measures

... he clarified, a decision which was based on two reasons: on the one hand the limits of the GREEK economy, whose ability to withstand another such ...


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Turkish Vice President: “GREEK Cypriots invaded Cyprus”

The Turkish Vice President said that the “invaders” (Greece and GREEK-Cypriots) are now trying to change the realities but will not succeed. Saner said ...


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GREEK Prosecutor Investigating "Corona-Party" in Alimos Beach Bar

GREEK Prosecutor Investigating "Corona-Party" in Alimos Beach Bar. Ευρωκίνηση. (Photo by Eurokinissi/Tatiana Bolari, file). 7/8/2021. Athens News ...


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Heathrow and Gatwick: TUI cancels holidays to Cyprus, GREECE, Italy and Spain ahead of latest ...

The latest destinations affected by the changes include tourist hotspots popular with Brits including Cyprus, GREECE, Italy, Spain, Mexico and Turkey.


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Demi Moore, 58, & Daughter Rumer Willis, 32, Look Like Twins In Swimsuits On Greece Vacation

Rumer on the other hand, rocked a pale pink abstract pink bikini by Two Wolves Swimwear, putting her toned abs on full display. The two-piece featured a tiny triangle top while the bottoms were ...


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Best Greek island holiday deals from £213pp as double-jabbed Brits can avoid UK quarantine

DOUBLE jabbed Brits will now be able to go on holiday to amber list countries without having to quarantine, with new rules in place from July 19. That means summer breaks to mainland Spain, Italy, ...


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Bulgaria and Greece explore opportunities to promote bilateral relations

"The Bulgaria-Greece joint infrastructure projects are in the spirit of the Three Seas Initiative which aims to increase cooperation in the region, said Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev at a meeting ...


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TUI cancels a number of Scots holidays to Spain, Greece and Cyprus

The travel firm listed a number of destinations where flights and holidays from Scotland are cancelled amid "uncertainty around travel".


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Britain Scraps Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Tourists

Britain announced that fully vaccinated tourists will no longer have to quarantine on their return from amber list countries from 19 July. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece is Becoming the Hollywood of Europe

Greece is becoming the Hollywood of Europe as it emerges as the movie industry's favorite overseas film destination for high-end productions. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Quarantine tossed out for fully vaccinated Britons returning from GREECE from July 19

Popular holiday destinations in the amber category include Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cyprus and GREECE. Advertisment.


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GREECE to Enforce Stricter Measures in Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

GREECE to Enforce Stricter Measures in Restaurants, Bars and Clubs. Ευρωκίνηση. Government spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni. (Photo by Eurokinissi).


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GREECE Extends COVID-19 Notam for Air Travel Until July 15

All travellers to GREECE must present certificates of any of the following to enter the country: 1) Having completed a vaccination against COVID-19 at least ...


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GREECE: Amnesty launches petition against pushbacks

The letter calls on GREECE'S leadership to end their alleged pushbacks of people to Turkey and to improve its treatment of migrants and refugees at the ...


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New Democracy Still Galloping Away from SYRIZA in Survey

That was the result of a Pulse opinion poll for private broadcaster SKAI, said Kathimerini that gave the Conservatives a 36-23 runaway lead with GREECE ...


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GREECE to Announce Decisions on Mandatory Vaccination for Certain Jobs Next Week ...

GREECE to Announce Decisions on Mandatory Vaccination for Certain Jobs Next Week. Ευρωκίνηση. People wearing face masks, wait in queues outside ...


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Lights! Camera! Action! GREECE Movie Hot Spot for Shooting

ATHENS -- Rapidly turning around its formerly notorious image as being unfriendly to filmmakers, GREECE has become a lure for them, with subsidies, ...


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Greece’s entrepreneurs turn their back to “Covid-free” dine and entertainment

Only a few owners of restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs plan to use the model of Covid-free and turn their facilities into venues for vaccinated customers only.  The majority of restaurants and coffee bars owners say that they will open the indoor spaces of their facilities for “mixed” customers, that is for vaccinated and unvaccinated … The post Greece’s entrepreneurs turn their back to “Covid-free” dine and entertainment appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Authorities on alert as dozens of youth on board of ferry with Covid-symptoms

Dozens of Covid-suspected cases on board of a commercial ferry set health authorities on alert late on Wednesday and had mobile teams of health organization EODY hastily being deployed in order to carry out Rapid tests to those disembarking. Ferry Super Express returned from the island of Ios to the port of Rafina in eastern … The post Authorities on alert as dozens of youth on board of ferry with Covid-symptoms appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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EU will ‘never, ever’ accept a two-state deal on Cyprus, says von der Leyen

The European Union will “never, ever” accept a two state deal on ethnically-split Cyprus, the head of its executive said on Thursday. Ursula von der Leyen, who was visiting Cyprus, said the European Union spoke with one voice on the conflict, which has dragged on for decades and is a key hurdle in Turkey’s ambitions … The post EU will ‘never, ever’ accept a two-state deal on Cyprus, says von der Leyen appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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The Other Greek Freak in the NBA Finals

It was late at night in the United States but very early in the morning in Greece, when a reporter named Christos Tsaltas took his customary place in the corner of a Zoom screen and introduced himself ...


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Can I travel to Greece? UK amber list rules and quarantine restrictions

With most of Europe on the amber list, here is what you need to know about holidays to Greece. 🔵 Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest updates Greece remains off the UK's green list and is ...


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What Do the Olsen Twins and Greek Fisherman Have in Common? This It-Sandal

Since the Row launched its version in 2019, the humble fisherman’s sandal has become a popular chic-set staple, offering women comfort and style as they re-emerge.


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Greek-born restaurateur's spot is a Mediterranean island in Cheshire

Do this, and you may find yourself cruising down an arrow-straight length of Highland Avenue in Cheshire — like a bookmark holding its place at the midpoint between Waterbury and Meriden — and see ...


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How much does a Covid-19 test cost to travel to Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and Portugal?

New snapshot research from Which? has found that the current cost of testing is likely to be too expensive for most people, especially families. An unvaccinated traveller on a return trip to Spain ...


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Greece to announce mandatory vaccinations for some groups next week

ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece will announce mandatory vaccinations for specific professional groups next week, the government said on Thursday after a recent spike in COVID-19 infections. The country’s ...


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Strong Interest in Greek Companies During the Mobile World Congress

... Innovative Application Companies of GREECE (SEKEE), which together with the Digital Governance Ministry and Enterprise GREECE coordinated the ...


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Two Villages Evacuated on Chios as Wildfire Rages

CHIOS, GREECE -- Two villages were evacuated by the civil defence service on the island of Chios on Thursday as a wildfire that broke out at 6:30 in ...


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Ambassador Pyatt's Remarks at 5th Cretan Energy Conference

In particular, Prime Minister Mitsotakis' decision to retire all lignite power plants by 2028, and his plan to target a significant portion of GREECE'S 32 billion ...


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foster + partners's coastal masterplan reveals the first green high-rise building in greece

foster and partners gives a new vision for the future of mediterranean coastal development in athens, including ‘marina tower’, the first green high-rise building in greece. taking full advantage of ...


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Shapps confirms no quarantine for fully vaccinated amber list returnees in England

New rules to come into effect from 19 July potentially opening up many tourist hotspots to English holidaymakers * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage Holidaymakers from England travelling to amber list countries will not have to quarantine on return if they are fully vaccinated, the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced. The announcement, which will take effect from 19 July, could open up swathes of European tourist destinations such as Spain, Portugal and Greece to travellers, though countries could impose their own quarantine rules on arrivals from England. Continue reading...


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