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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Forgotten Heroes: GREEK-Americans Write Home

How did the Americanized GREEKS get their story back to relatives and friends in the United States? How did we inherit intimate knowledge of the ...


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Mykonos bans music in bars and restaurants after surge in COVID cases

Music has been banned in restaurants and bars on the Greek island of Mykonos and a night-time curfew imposed after a surge in coronavirus cases.


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Rizitika Songs from Crete Pass Oral History on to New Generation

Rizitika songs are the oldest type of Cretan music, originating from the western part of the Greek island, but now heard in central and eastern Crete as well. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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LSU Health students recognized for helping woman on flight

"GREECE has been like a bucket list thing," said Heather Duplessis. "I was really just excited to relax with my sisters and with Heather of course so we ...


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Everything You Need To Know Before Sailing From GREECE To Croatia

Both GREECE and Croatia are in the southeastern part of Europe, so travel between the countries is easy. However, when traveling from GREECE to ...


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Stelios Kazantzidis: The Voice of Post-War, Poverty-Stricken GREECE

Stelios Kazantzidis: The Voice of Post-War, Poverty-Stricken GREECE. By Philip Chrysopoulos. July 17, 2021.


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The Search for Answers in the Global Push for Mass Vaccination

GREEK City Times spoke to trained scientist and medical professional Dr. Nicholas Lelos in our search for answers to some of the questions currently ...


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Fitch: Raises growth in GREECE to 4,3% this year

whose debt has no investment rating. The stable outlook reflects Fitch's view on the viability of GREECE'S public finances, despite the great shock to the ...


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Greek island reimposes COVID curfew amid spike in cases

The island of Mykonos has become the first location in Greece to have reimposed a curfew due to a spike in coronavirus cases. Greek authorities say that one in 10 individuals tested on the island in ...


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Music is BANNED in restaurants and bars on Greek island of Mykonos

Greece's Civil Protection Ministry has imposed the measures in Mykonos after a 'worrying' local outbreak of Covid-19 infections in recent weeks on the party island of the super-rich.


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The Latest: Greek island resumes curfew as Covid cases rise

ATHENS, Greece — The island of Mykonos has become the first location in Greece to have a curfew reimposed due to a spike in coronavirus cases.


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France recognises India's Covishield vaccine for travel

... arriving from Britain, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, GREECE or Cyprus to present a negative test less than 24 hours old to cross French borders.


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THI/TNH Takeover – Alexandros Papadopoulos

GREECE'S overall unemployment rate is currently 15.8%. This does not only impact its economic agenda, but it also profoundly induces a brain drain. By ...


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Fifty-three forest fires broke out in the last 24 hours throughout Greece

According to the Fire Brigade, the forest fires that broke out in the last 53 hours throughout Greece amounted to 24. A total of 633 firefighters with 306 vehicles, with 12 groups of pedestrians, 7 ...


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European Floods: Deadly Weather Front to Move Southeast 

The weather front that caused the latest European floods is moving slowly towards the southeast of Europe. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Jennifer Aniston Congratulates ‘Friends’ Cast on Emmy Nominations

Jennifer Aniston got on Instagram to publicly express excitement and gratitude after the “Friends” reunion special received four Emmy nominations. “Friends: The Reunion” The reunion, which aired on HBO Max, was an almost two hour special featuring the six original cast members talking about their experience on the show. The original cast, including Aniston, Courteney […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece Tightens Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Remain High

The daily coronavirus cases in Greece remained high on Saturday, as 2,562 total new cases were recorded across the nation. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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GREEK island Tilos picks up award for clean energy transition

The GREEK island of Tilos places 3rd in EU-sponsored renewable energy production competition and wins a EUR 100 000 cash prize for its innovative ...


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France to require negative Covid test within 24 hours for some European arrivals

Arrivals from Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, the Netherlands and GREECE have had to show tests taken within 72 hours. But Castex said that people who are ...


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GREECE: Very High Risk of Fire on Saturday

GREECE: Very High Risk of Fire on Saturday. Ευρωκίνηση. Hellenic Fire Service. (Photo by Eurokinissi/ Sotiris Dimitropoulos). 7/17/2021. Athens News ...


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GREECE Registers 2562 New COVID-19 Cases on Saturday, 7 Deaths

ATHENS -- GREECE confirmed 2,562 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 8 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National ...


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Unvaccinated travelers from UK, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Greece and Cyprus must have 24-hour negative COVID test to enter France

French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that restrictions for vaccinated travelers are being lifted on Saturday. | eTurboNews | Travel News & more | France Travel News ...


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Greece bans music on Mykonos to curb COVID-19 spread

Greece announced on Saturday that it's implementing several restrictions, including banning music, on the popular island of Mykonos in an effort to combat a local outbreak of COVID-19.


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German decision is a warning for GREEK tourism

... that German visitors will be forced to quarantine upon returning home, which would considerably stem flows from the main market for GREEK tourism.


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GREEK Authorities Have Stepped Up Controls at the Country's Ports This Week After a New ...

The latest Tweet by IANS Tweets states, 'GREEK authorities have stepped up controls at the country's ports this week after a new resurgence #Covid19 ...


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Greek in Queensland charged with child pornography alleged offences

A 34-year-old Cairns resident, who is reportedly a Greek national on a working visa, has been arrested and charged with child exploitation offences Authorities proceeded with the arrest at the Far ...


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Greece’s Mykonos bans music in bars and cafes in bid to combat Covid

Greece banned music in restaurants and bars and imposed a nighttime curfew on its popular holiday island of Mykonos on Saturday after a rise in new coronavirus infections there. Known as the party ...


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Elder Ephrem Left the Hospital

Yesterday afternoon he was visited by the Archbishop of Athens and all the GREECE, His Holiness Jerome and the political governor of the Holy ...


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Mykonos: Night curfew and music ban 24h; locals in outrage

Greece’s Civil Protection announced on Saturday a so-called mini lockdown on the island of Mykonos due to an “alarming coronavirus outbreak in the last 24 hours, multiple outbreaks and clusters” as the relevant statement said characteristically. The restrictions go into force from 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, and until 6 a.m. on Monday, July … The post Mykonos: Night curfew and music ban 24h; locals in outrage appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece’s Mykonos bans music, imposes curfew amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Greece banned music in restaurants and bars and imposed a nighttime curfew on its popular holiday island of Mykonos on Saturday after a rise in new ...


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AHEPA's Supreme Convention Returns to Hellenic Homeland

GREECE'S political, commercial, philanthropic, and cultural leaders will join in the celebration of Hellenism and the Hellenic diaspora from July 25-31.


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Turkey, Perhaps Eying Tourism, Sends Diplomatic Messages

ATHENS – With GREECE and her allies wondering whether Turkey's need to keep tourists flowing – its weakening currency simultaneously a problem ...


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GREECE Supports Lithuania Combating Migration Issues at External Borders with Belarus

He also said that 20 times more people had entered illegally compared to the previous years. GREECE, similar to Lithuania, had experienced immigration ...


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Texas A&M University's Health Science: Study Points to Citizens' Demand for Greek Health Care System Reforms

However, willingness to pay such fees is crucial for reforms, and not much is known about whether Greek citizens are willing to pay, how much they are willing to pay and what effects prior health ...


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What Makes a House “Greek Revival”?

Maybe you’ve heard the term on a historic walking tour. Or maybe a real estate listing you scrolled through mentioned it. The term “Greek Revival” refers to a specific architectural style in the U.S.


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Spain and Greece could soon join France on ‘amber-plus’ travel quarantine list, experts fear

The last minute change to travel rules for France meaning double-jabbed travellers will be required to quarantine has sparked fears more holiday hotspots will be added to what has been dubbed an 'ambe ...


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Emergency Coronavirus Restrictions Imposed on Mykonos

New, strict measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be imposed on the popular Greek island of Mykonos, it was made public on Saturday afternoon. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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General Kazura meets his Greek counterpart

General Konstantinos Floros, the Chief of Defence Staff of the Greek Defence Force, said on Friday, that his Rwandan counterparts visit to Greece was opening new horizons in Greece military ...


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Coronavirus: will more stick and less carrot strategy spur Europe’s vaccinations?

In Athens, a Covid-19 vaccine will help get you into a bar. In Prague, it might win you an iPhone. But in some places, you’ll need it to keep your job.As governments across Europe push to get everyday life back to normal, the carrot-and-stick approach to inoculations is shifting more to the latter. In France, President Emmanuel Macron pledged a “summer of mobilising for vaccinations,” with compulsory shots for health care workers. Italy, Greece and the UK are going down the same road, moving…


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Greek Influences In Walt Disney Films

In the famous Walt Disney movies, Pirates of the Caribbean, the films focus on the main character, Johnny Depp, as Captain Jack Sparrow. The movies are about pirates that go on risky adventures for ...


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Night curfew re-imposed on Greece's Mykonos island after surge in COVID-19 infections

Greek government announced on Saturday that a night curfew will be re-imposed on Mykonos island after a surge in COVID-19 infections. The 01:00 a.m.-06:00 a.m. curfew will be effective from July 17 to ...


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The Latest: France to let in travelers with India-made shot

ATHENS, GREECE — European nations are scrambling to ramp up vaccination drives. They are using a carrot-and-stick approach to persuade those who ...


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GREECE'S Halki Island Celebrates First Baby Born in Almost 50 Years

A few days ago, a little baby girl was born on the island, as the helicopter of GREECE'S National Health Service did not manage to arrive in time to ...


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Covid curfew, music ban on GREEK party island Mykonos

But GREEK authorities have been lately alarmed by the number of clandestine parties held in the island's numerous villas. Hardalias on July 15 had ...


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France to require 24-hour test for UK and some EU countries over delta variant fears

France has announced stricter restrictions on unvaccinated travellers from several countries that have reported high numbers of Covid cases linked to the delta variant of the virus - the UK, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, the Netherlands and Greece.


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OWN GOAL: Galatasaray players test positive for COVID-19 after Turkey creates diplomatic row ...

Two Galatasaray footballers tested positive for COVID-19 days after Turkey manufactured a diplomatic row with GREECE. According to an ...


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Israel expected to add GREECE to list of nations requiring quarantine – report

GREECE is an incredibly popular vacation destination for Israelis — according to Kan there are 200-230 flights between the two nations every week. Get ...


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GREECE bars unvaccinated from restaurants

Unvaccinated holidaymakers could soon find Greek wine stuck in their throats. That's because the increasing incidence in GREECE means new Corona ...


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Fitch Revises GREECE'S Growth Forecast to 4.3%

ATHENS -- Fitch Ratings agency affirmed GREECE'S rating as 'BB' with a stable outlook late on Friday (Athens time). In a report from Frankfurt, the ...


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Covid live news: Beta variant may evade AstraZeneca vaccine, says expert, Thailand records record number of cases

Beta variant of coronavirus spreading in France may evade vaccines, a scientist involved in advising the UK government has warned * Pressure builds on ministers to reach decision on vaccines for children * Quarantine to remain for vaccinated UK travellers returning from France * See all our coronavirus coverage 12.58pm BST Greece has banned music in restaurants and bars and restricted movement on its popular holiday island of Mykonos on Saturday after a rise in new coronavirus infections there. Known as the party island of the super-rich, Mykonos is one of Greece’s most popular destinations, attracting more than a million visitors each summer, among them Hollywood stars, models and world-famous athletes, Reuters reports. We call on the residents, visitors and professionals on our beautiful island to strictly follow the measures... so that we can quickly control and contain the spreading of the virus and Mykonos can return to normality. 12.26pm BST From Monday, travellers returning to England from all amber list countries except France will not need to quarantine on arrival if they have been double vaccinated or are under the age of 18. The France announcement underlines the uncertainty in some areas over the lifting of lockdown restrictions in England from 19 July, PA news reports. Ministers are making up rules on the hoof and causing chaos. They have never had a proper strategy in place - once again the travel industry and the British people are paying the price. Continue reading...


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