Moore was one of three friends of business couple Andrea and Athanasia Steggou who became godmothers to daughter, Adriani Zoi.
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How the world sees Greece
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Family Fun: Library offers virtual Greek mythology and Mount Olympus
You can invite the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology into your home this week. The Spokane County Library District is hosting the Traveling Lantern Theatre Co.'s virtual performance of "Legends ...
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Article by Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis in the newspaper PARAPOLITIKA (10. 07. 21)
Two years after the 2019 elections and a year and a half after the outbreak of the unprecedented pandemic that tested our resilience, Greece of the post-covid era has been transformed, compared to the country that the New Democracy government was handed on July 7th. In addition to what has been significantly achieved at home, Greece has remarkably upgraded its image abroad. It is no longer an inactive country as regards its foreign policy, but a country that claims its place in the international system with extroversion, confidence and energy. Starting with our European family, the affairs of which I have the honor to manage, what we are now receiving from Brussels is a clear shift. We are now an equal member, co-shaping EU policies. We coordinated effectively with our other partners in matters of trade, transport, supply of medical supplies and vaccines, while the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has played a leading role in adopting innovative proposals, such as the Digital Certificate and, of course, the Recovery Fund. To make this major step forward for the European Union, we fought together for months in the European Councils, culminating in a five-day negotiation last July. In the end, however, we returned to Greece with 72 billion, an amount higher than any other country, a true fiscal superweapon, which will be invested in the real economy to achieve Green Growth, Digital Transition and tackle the effects of the pandemic. During these two years, we also achieved something important in our foreign policy: we have turned Greek-Turkish relations into European-Turkish ones. If we had not mobilized the European Union with systematic work and solid arguments, if we had not managed to repeatedly include Turkey on the agenda of the European Councils and had not demanded respect for international law at European level, today Turkey probably would not have returned to the negotiating table. And this is a great achievement of our government. We also redefined the image of Greece in the particularly important field of Human Rights, the Rule of Law and Democracy. Successfully holding the presidency of the Council of Europe in the second half of 2020 -as generally acknowledged by the EU- we have raised important issues and left important legacies in the history of the institution, such as the Athens Declaration and the Institute for the Study of History. We aspire to do the same with the Conference on the Future of Europe, a project that we are launching this year and through which we want to give a voice, especially to the Young Generation, to tell us how they dream of the Europe of tomorrow. At the same time, despite the multiple crises (health, national, economic ones), Greece has clearly been strengthened on the international stage. We export security. We are building broad alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean, participating in all multilateral formations, strengthening our position in the EUMED Group, of which we are holding the chairmanship for this year and I have already had the honor of welcoming my counterparts to Athens to make a Joint Declaration on important issues of common interest. We are also taking an active role as regards the European integration of the Western Balkans and the highlighting of our contribution to the stability of the region. The promise we made two years ago that "Together we can" make Greece better, we dare to say that we have already fulfilled it. This year, a year of high symbolism, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the War of Independence and the 40th anniversary of EU membership, coming out of the pandemic and aiming for Recovery, we are determined to make the essential leap forward. We have the vision, the willingness, and the tools. United, we continue.
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Demi Moore Becomes Godmother to Baby Girl in GREECE
Demi Moore has been vacationing around GREECE recently and became a godmother to a Greek child on Saturday. Moore was one of three ...
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GREEK Cop, Father Charged for Young Girl's Abuse, Amid Criticism of Victim's Treatment
GREEK Cop, Father Charged for Young Girl's Abuse, Amid Criticism of Victim's Treatment. Ευρωκίνηση. Police officer accused of illegally detaining and ...
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Report: Vancouver Whitecaps on verge of loaning Derek Cornelius to GREECE
Paul Tenorio of The Athletic reports the Canadian international will head to GREECE for a one-and-a-half year loan spell to an unnamed team. Multiple ...
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Richard Branson Reaches the Edge of Space Aboard VSS Unity
Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, will be the first billionaire in space as Virgin Galactic launches the VSS Unity on Sunday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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New Secrets Unearthed at Minoan Palace of Zominthos on Crete
An elegant summer palace once belonging to the Minoan aristocracy at Zominthos on Crete, first discovered in 1982, has yielded many more of its priceless secrets in a recent dig. It was found in this summer’s dig that the original structure may have been up to three stories high and to date back to 2,000 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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What It's Like Cruising the GREEK Isles Right Now
I'm a worrier by nature, so although I was very much looking forward to a GREEK Isles sailing aboard Celestyal Cruises' Celestyal Crystal, I was ...
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Turkey's Erdoğan an important leader, Greek FM says
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is an important leader, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in an interview with the local media as ...
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New heatwave expected next week
The heat is expected to be particularly oppressive in parts of central GREECE and on the eastern flanks of the Peloponnese and the mainland, including ...
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Clubs and bars defy Greece’s Coronavirus regulations
As the rapid spread of coronavirus outbreaks continues and concerns about the Delta variant rise, owners of clubs and bars and the public defy the measures and the rules in an unusual “guerilla” war across the country. Over the weekend, in several bars in Athens, crowds of people stood close to each other, without masks, … The post Clubs and bars defy Greece’s Coronavirus regulations appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Dear Governor Simon, beware of GREEKS bearing gifts
Dear Governor Simon, beware of GREEKS bearing gifts. Why has the Canadian prime minister appointed an Indigenous woman as a governor-general ...
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van Westreenen Wins Gold At U23 Worlds
38 and GREECE at 7:16.51. Van Westreenen also won the gold medal in the double sculls at the 2019 World Junior Championships. She also has a ...
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'Erdogan is an important leader,' says Greek foreign minister
Dendias in interview says Turkish president 'a cordial and hospitable person,' a leader 'who has accomplished a lot' - Anadolu Agency ...
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Greek consultation deal inked
Cambodia and Greece plan to set up bilateral consultations to develop a framework to discuss common priority issues in areas such as politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, investment and socio-cultural ...
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Turkey urges GREECE to end 'provocations' and 'maximalist policies'
Turkey on Sunday accused GREECE of provocationand escalating tensions between the NATO allies after Athens claimed that Ankara had violated ...
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Radisson Hotel Group to Further Expand in Greece
The Radisson hotel brand is continuing its expansion into Greece, with two new hotels slated to open in the near future in Athens and Santorini. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Some sword-swallowing with your souvlaki? Saint John restaurant marks 50 years in business
Thriving GREEK community. The restaurant was founded by George "Papa George" Likourgiotis, his son Theodore Likourgiotis, and fellow GREEK ...
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Final Day of GREEK Fest
Saturday was the last day for the GREEK Fest at the Assumption GREEK Orthodox Church. Organizers say this year's festival was much different than ...
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Tsipras: Mitsotakis Dividing When GREECE Needs Leadership That Unites
Tsipras: Mitsotakis Dividing When GREECE Needs Leadership That Unites. Ευρωκίνηση. Μain opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Alexis ...
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GREECE will not return to Junior Eurovision in 2021
They join a string of countries who will not be taking part in the contest this December. 2021 will mark their 13th consecutive non-participation. GREECE'S ...
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GREECE: Secrets of the Former Royal Wine Cellar at Tatoi Revealed
The 'treasure trove' has also uncovered cans of soft drinks that were not imported into GREECE at the time, while some of the wines and spirits are ...
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How Did Planes First Learn to Kill Warships? You Can Ask Mexico Or Greece.
Yet Greece and Mexico were the first to use aircraft to bomb ships, a breakthrough that led to the Pearl Harbor raid—and to today’s aircraft armed with ship-killer missiles. W ...
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Feds: GREEK Dark Web Operator Sought to Sell Inside Information
Feds: GREEK Dark Web Operator Sought to Sell Inside Information. Αssociated Press. FILE - This Thursday, June 14, 2018, file photo, shows the FBI seal ...
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2000-year-old GREEK disc baffles scientists
... claimed that he was able to decipher one of the ancient GREEK archaeological mysteries, which has puzzled researchers for more than a century.
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Sapakoff: Scott Foxhall's weird, wonderful Mississippi State baseball ride
… , rarer still. “Hey, you’re Greek,” he said to Lemonis, who … . “No, I just have a Greek name,” Lemonis said. “So I … ’m Greek and don’t have a … you’re not Greek but do have a Greek last name.” Competition …
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Envy, Spite and Jealousy: The Rivalrous Emotions in Ancient Greece
CLASSICAL GREECE, AND ESPECIALLY classical Athens, was a society permeated by a spirit of rivalry. Games and sports, theatrical performances, courtroom trials, recitation of poetry, canvassing for ...
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Interview by Minister for Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias to WION channel journalist Sidhant Sibal, 10 July 2021
Journalist: What was the key focus during your meeting with India's EAM?It is after 18 year an Indian EAM visited, Greece. What was the key outcome in terms of furthering India-Greece ties? N. Dendias: Precisely as you mentioned, this was the first visit of an Indian Minister of External Affairs to Athens in almost two decades. This visit was long overdue. And I look forward to visiting New Delhi in the near future. At first glance, Greece and India may seem to have little in common. India is an emerging global power, with almost 1.4 billion population. Greece has close to 11 million inhabitants. Geographically we are far apart. However, such an approach is superficial and does not take into account the many things that tie us together. Greece is the birthplace of democracy. India is the biggest democracy in the world. Both countries share the same principles. Respect for International Law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, peaceful resolution of disputes, as well as non-interference in the internal affairs of other states. During our discussions, we touched on the major international developments. But, we also addressed the need to enhance our bilateral ties. Through a regular political dialogue, as well as people to people contacts including in the fields of trade and culture. Our aim is to develop a Strategic Partnership that will reflect the level of our bilateral relations. We will work together in the coming months, in order to finalise a series of agreements that, unfortunately, have been pending for years. Let me also add another important dimension: Greece as an EU Member-State has the capacity to act as a bridge between the European Union and India. In this respect we fully support the further enhancement of EU-India relations. Last but definitely not least, the visit of my counterpart Dr. Jaishankar was an occasion to unveil the statue in Athens of a towering figure of the 20th Century, Mahatma Gandhi. Journalist: You have joined International solar alliance. How do you see the alliance at a time when climate change has been biggest worry? N. Dendias: This is a very important initiative undertaken by Indian Prime Minister Modi, along with then French President Hollande, that will help in addressing the biggest global challenge that our planet is facing, namely climate change. We commend this initiative and we are very happy that we joined it. The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mitsotakis is taking a series of initiatives in order to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, as well as increase the use of renewable energy sources. Greece, being a country that is blessed by the sun, has the potential to take advantage of solar energy. In this regard, our participation in the solar Alliance will help us in achieving our goals. Journalist: You both talked about UN reforms, Do you think it is a possibility given the resistance by some countries like China. Also, your neighbour Turkey, part of the coffee group (along with Pakistan) opposing India's bid. N. Dendias: Greece is in favour of UN reform, including the expansion of the UN Security Council, as well as other multilateral institutions, in order to make them more inclusive, transparent, accountable and reflect today's geopolitical realities. Allow me to take this opportunity to commend India's participation in the Security Council, where she is seating since January this year and will be presiding it in a few weeks' time. Let me also stress that Greece has also presented its candidacy for a non-permanent seat for the period 2025-26. India's support in our bid will be of paramount importance. Journalist: You discussed Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus and Libya. Can you elaborate on what kind of discussion happened? N. Dendias: I took the opportunity to brief my counterpart on the developments in the region adjoining Greece. Geographically speaking this region may be far away from India. However, in a globalized world, in which India is increasingly playing a larger role, distances are shrinking. Therefore, I underlined that what happens in this part of the world is having an effect in other parts of the world. I underlined that the pursuance of aggressive and revisionist policies by one particular state are destabilizing not just the immediate neighbourhood, but the wider region as well. I also stressed that the state in question is using religious affinities in its attempt to revive empire dreams. Or rather, ghosts of the past. I also commended India's contribution to the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus, as well as India's efforts, as a leader of the non-aligned movement in reaching a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus issue in line with the provisions of the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions. That is a bizonal, bicommunal federation. Moreover, opportunities for new schemes are emerging. And we want India to be actively engaged in them. We have developed a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates. And we look forward to establish a trilateral dialogue in the near future. Journalist: How much Turkey was discussed with India. What was India's response? N. Dendias: Let me start by your second question. I cannot speak on behalf of India. However, from my side, apart from outlining Turkey's ambitions in the region, as well as its behaviour against almost all its neighbours, there is a need to highlight two points, that should be of concern to India as well. First, Turkey, is trying to establish a military permanent presence in many countries. This could be a destabilizing factor. Second, Turkey is increasingly playing the religious card in order to advance its geopolitical agenda. We have seen examples of this in our immediate neighbourhood, in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean, but increasingly also in other parts of the world. Especially in Africa, in particular East Africa. This is a worrying trend. Journalist: How much do you think Turkey has been a worry for you in the region. And how much you think, India can be an ally in the cause that brings New Delhi and Athens together? N. Dendias: The biggest challenge that Turkey is posing, not just to Greece, but to the whole region, is that she does not respect the basic principles of International Law, including fundamental provisions of the UN Charter. She threatens Greece with war, if Greece exercises her inherent sovereign rights. Furthermore, Turkey refuses to address the sole bilateral issue she has with Greece on the basis of International Law. The challenge is not Turkey as a country. It is the fact that Turkey refuses to abide by the rules defined and accepted by the International Community. In this regard, India, a country that upholds these rules, can play a major role internationally. Journalist: How do you see the Indo Pacific vision? The joint press release mentioned the term. N. Dendias: Greece is a maritime nation. And we uphold basic principles such as the freedom of navigation and respect for the International Law of the Sea. In this vein, we highly appreciate the fact that the Quad Leaders meeting that took place, virtually, a few months ago, underlined these principles, which in turn were specifically mentioned in the Communiqué. Allow me to conclude by stressing one more point: India has reached agreements with almost all of its neighbours on the delimitation of Exclusive Economic Zones on the basis of International Law. In one case, together with Bangladesh, India has referred the issue to the International Court of Justice. This reflects exactly Greece's position on the issue. Only one of India's neighbours is still refusing to abide by these principles. Greece is facing a similar situation whereby only one neighbour is refusing to respect the same rules.
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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes GREECE
Another earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in the early hours of Sunday in GREECE in the area of Thebes, ...
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Unemployment Rises in GREECE, Particularly Amongst Young People
Unemployment in GREECE rose again this year, to 46.8 percent in youth. Credit: Greek Reporter. Unemployment increased in GREECE over the past year ...
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GREECE: All Covid restrictions from now on will only apply to the unvaccinated
Whatever restrictive measures are taken from now on to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus, they will apply exclusively to people that ...
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SKYWATCH: Get ready to view rich star fields of Milky Way
In GREEK mythology, Scorpius is the scorpion that killed Orion, the hunter. That is why these constellations are set at opposite sides of the sky. Scorpius ...
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Free running competition held at port near Piraeus, Greece
A contestant competes on free running track on the decks of two sailing boats in a free running competition at Mikrolimano port near Piraeus, Greece, July 10, 2021. (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua ...
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Georgiadis: All Virus Restrictions Will Only Apply to the Unvaccinated
United States · GREECE · World · Obituaries · Memorials ... Columnists · Letter to Editor · Dear Stavroula · Guest Viewpoints · GREECE · Politics.
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Stournaras Says New Policy Leaves ECB More Prepared for Crises
... it better prepared for future crises, governing council member Yannis Stournaras said in an opinion column in GREECE'S Kathimerini newspaper.
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Russia blasts France’s discriminatory remarks on COVID-19 vaccines
Earlier on Sunday, Beaune voiced regret that Greece allowed passengers inoculated with vaccines produced in Russia and China to enter its soil
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4th edition of 'Reviving Roots' presidential initiative launched Sunday
... launched with the participation of youths from Egypt, Cyprus and GREECE, according to the Ministry of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs.
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Greek FinMiN Staikouras to Attend Eurogroup Meeting in Brussels
... submitted by the European Union member-states, among them GREECE, so Alternate Finance Minister Thodoros Skylakakis will also be attending.
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GREECE: Mainly Sunny Weather Forecast on Monday
ATHENS -- Sunny weather is forecast in most parts of GREECE on Sunday, with a chance of showers or storms in west and central Macedonia in the ...
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'Money Heist' Actor Pedro Alonso Mesmerized by GREECE
Pedro Alonso, who stars in the smash hit TV show “La Casa de Papel,” or “Money Heist,” is on a visit to GREECE and he seems to love the country.
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Turkey urges Greece to avoid provocations, calls for common sense
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has repeated Turkey’s bid to resolve all the existing problems with Greece through dialogue and diplomacy, urging his Greek counterpart to refrain from provocative moves and rhetoric.
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Police officer arrested for trafficking, holding captive 18-year-old girl
A police officer was arrested late on Saturday for trafficking and holding captive an 18-year-old girl. The case was revealed when the girl managed to escape from his home and sought help in a cafe nearby in Ilioupoli suburb of eastern Athens. The girl had run away from home after she was sexually abused by … The post Police officer arrested for trafficking, holding captive 18-year-old girl appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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GREEK Cop Accused of Illegally Detaining and Pimping Young Girl
ATHENS -- A police officer has been arrested on charges of pimping a young woman, now aged 19, and holding her prisoner. Also arrested was the ...
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Greece must abandon provocations, maximalist policies: Akar
Reacting to GREEK Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopulos' recent remarks about Turkey, Akar told Anadolu Agency (AA): "Greece continues its ...
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GREEK Flavors on the Grill to Enjoy This Summer
Summer is the season for grilling, giving home cooks a break from the hot kitchen, so add some GREEK flair to your grilled dishes this time of year, ...
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Corrections from Corinthians, 6
… Church, Pembroke. Corinth was a Greek city about 40 miles west … of Athens. The Greek citizens had a deep and … a desire to debate. The Greek Christians brought this attitude with … that is not Jewish nor Greek, but rather Christian. (1Co 6 …
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Football's Coming Home, But the Parthenon Marbles Stay Put
England expects that “football's coming home,” yet GREECE has been expecting their treasured Parthenon Marbles to come back home for more than ...
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GREECE: Fire in Styra, Evia Contained; Man, 57, Arrested for Starting the Fire
... along with the rest of the 57 fires that broke out in GREECE the previous day, the fire brigade reported on Sunday. A 57-year-old farmer was arrested ...
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Demi Moore Becames a Godmother in Crete, Dressed like GREEK Goddess
Demi Moore Becames a Godmother in Crete, Dressed like GREEK Goddess ... Demi Moore became a godmother yesterday, as she christened the ...
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