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Saturday, July 24, 2021

Protestors in Greece demonstrating against vaccine mandates teargassed by police

Police on Saturday teargassed demonstrators in Greece who were protesting against a coronavirus vaccine mandate for some workers.


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First 'GREECE 2.0' funding agreement signed in Brussels

GREECE and the European Commission have signed the funding agreement covering financial support worth 17.8 billion euros requested by Athens in ...


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Protests against Covid-related restrictions in France, Greece and Australia

… many of the protesters’ concerns. Greece Greek police used teargas and water … 000 people rallied outside the Greek parliament for a third … Some 12,890 lives in Greece have been lost due to … 11 million are fully vaccinated. Greece has ordered the vaccination of …


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GREEK T-bill auction on Wednesday

GREEK T-bill auction on Wednesday ... Greece's Public Debt Management Agency announced on Friday that it will auction 625 million euro's worth of 26- ...


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Coronavirus live: England’s health secretary recovers from Covid; Italy records further 5,000 cases

England’s health secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced he has made a full recovery from Covid-19 after contracting the virus last week * Anti-lockdown protesters have marched in major Australian cities, as Covid cases spiked to record numbers in Sydney. * Councils and companies warn that ‘pingdemic’ could cause weeks of disruption to bin collection, transport and food supply in England. * Republican governor of Alabama: ‘Time to start blaming the unvaccinated’ for rising cases of Covid-19. * UK holidaymakers booked for France could lose money if they do not travel. * See all our coronavirus coverage 8.18pm BST GREEK police used teargas and water cannon to disperse people who had gathered in central Athens on Saturday to protest against mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations. More than 4,000 people rallied outside the Greek parliament for a third time this month to oppose mandatory inoculations for some workers, such as healthcare and nursing staff. A police official, who asked not to be named, said some protesters had thrown petrol bombs, prompting the police to respond with tear gas. Nearly 2,500 cases in Greece were reported on Saturday, bringing the total number of infected people to 474,366. 8.01pm BST LIBYAN authorities on Saturday stepped up their vaccination campaign around the capital Tripoli, as coronavirus cases rise across the country. The health ministry has set up temporary centres in six districts of the capital. Continue reading...


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Greek police clash with protesters in rally against mandatory vaccinations

Greek police used teargas and water cannon to disperse people who had gathered in central Athens on Saturday to protest against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. More than 4,000 people rallied outside ...


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8 Kurds among missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek coast

Eight Kurds are still missing two days after a boat carrying refugees sank off Greek waters, according to the head of a refugee organization. A boat carrying about 45 migrants sank of the coast of ...


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Editorial: PNM has help to keep your A/C on this summer

In ancient GREECE and Rome, the Dog Days of Summer were believed to be a time of drought, bad luck and unrest, “when dogs and men alike would ...


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TUI, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and British Airways updates: Airlines on alert as Spain and GREECE risk ...

Cabinet ministers are set to reach a decision on whether Spain and GREECE should be added to the new 'amber plus' travel list along with France. Last ...


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GREECE expresses condolences to India for fatal floods

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating floods and landslides in western India,” ...


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GREEK-American Stories: Injecting Good Health

GREEK-American Stories: Injecting Good Health. Αssociated Press. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias). 7/24/2021. Συντάκτης: Phyllis 'Kiki' Sembos. Kipreos ...


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The GREEK Astrophysicist Who Had a Crater on the Moon Named After Him

Paraskevopoulos served in the GREEK Army during the Balkan Wars and World War I. After the wars, he worked as an assistant to Professor Demetrios ...


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European Cities Set Curfews to Slow Delta Spread

GREECE is also requiring all customers dining at restaurants to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccine. And those planning to enter nightclubs and theaters ...


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The cheek of it: artists celebrate the bottom – in pictures

After they both fell in love with a painting of a man’s bum by Celia Hempton, the British artist-curators Lee Baker and Catherine Borowski realised that the gluteus maximus doesn’t receive enough respect in cultural circles. As founders of Skip Gallery, an installation concept bringing art to unusual places, they decided to right this wrong. The resultant group show, Bums , featuring David Shrigley and Xu Yang among others, is now at Dio Horia gallery, Mykonos, Greece, and in London later this year. “These are the largest muscles in the body, responsible for posture and weight-bearing,” says Borowski. ‘This is often overlooked because of our obsession with the sexual and silly side of the bottom. Our exhibition is a celebration of the many facets of bums.’ Continue reading...


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Terremoto leve mag. 3.0

Terremoto leve mag. 3.0 - 22 km SSE of Iraklion, Heraklion Regional Unit, Crete, GREECE, Saturday, 24 Jul. 2021 - hace 12 horas. Quake Data | ...


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Europe's South Dares to Dream of New Destiny After Lost Decades

With about 379 billion euros ($446 billion), or 47%, of the European Union's 800 billion-euro recovery fund flowing to Italy, Spain, Portugal and GREECE ...


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Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off

The most popular foreign destination is Spain, with between 60 and 70 flights a day, while around 30 planes will depart each day for GREECE, it added.


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Czechia Imposes Testing & Quarantine Rules for Arrivals From Netherlands & Spain

In addition, the Ministry has revealed that citizens of Ireland, Monaco, and GREECE will also have to follow testing and quarantine rules upon their ...


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Fiasco: State broadcaster misses live feed of Petrounias’ qualification performance

With a fantastic performance in the qualifying round of the Tokyo Olympics, the Lord of the Rings Lefteris Petrounias collected the highest score of all participants, 15,333,, leaving behind the Chinese, Lu Yang with 15,300 points. Too bad that Greeks sitting in front of their TVs did not have the opportunity to watch Live the … The post Fiasco: State broadcaster misses live feed of Petrounias’ qualification performance appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece: 2,472 coronavirus cases, 8 deaths; geographic distribution

Greece’s health authorities announced on Saturday 2,472 new coronavirus cases and 8 Covid-related deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units increased to 133. Slowly but gradually admissions to hospital increase and so does theenumber of intubated covid-patients. Vaccinations Stand July 23, 2021: Of the 5,578,759 vaccinated … The post Greece: 2,472 coronavirus cases, 8 deaths; geographic distribution appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Here’s what top U.S. Greek Orthodox leader thinks of Utah after meeting with Catholic bishop, LDS Church president and politicians

… with four Wasatch Front Greek Orthodox congregations — Holy … Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America … explored collaborations between local Greek Orthodox members and … he appreciated seeing how Greek culture has influenced Western …


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Covid: The holiday makers having to self-isolate abroad

In early July, university student Aimee flew out to Zakynthos, GREECE. More than a week into her trip, the tour operator she was travelling with said that ...


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Here's the Tipping Points for Those Tempted to Fly to GREECE Now

And if you come to Crete, message us for tips on the hidden secrets of the island. This GREECE Whispers share from Ios Island is a reshare of an ...


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Eye on Travel - Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, GREECE - July 24, 2021

This week's broadcast of Eye on Travel comes from the legendary Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, GREECE. Peter updates the world in travel — and ...


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Dr. Panos Stavrianidis Speaks to TNH on important Issues of the GREEK-American Community

BOSTON – Dr. Panos Stavrianidis, professor, researcher in GREEK-American matters and the Orthodox Church and a successful jeweler in his ...


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Like Father, Like Son: How Chris Balouris Learned GREEK Diner Success

He named it Evia GREEK, after the island north of Athens where they grew up. The restaurant opened – with take out – in November, 2020 as the ...


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Coronavirus Greece: 2,472 new cases, 133 intubated, 8 deaths

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 2,785 patients have been discharged from the ICU


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Eyal Booker and girlfriend Delilah Belle Hamlin get steamy as they smooch in a pool in Greece

The couple put on a loved-up display at a luxury five star Calilo hotel on Saturday as they continue their holiday in Ios, Greece.


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57 days in Greece Itinerary

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Monemvasia tour itinerary app. Traveling by car from Mystras to Monemvasia takes 1.5 hours. You will have some ...


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Mitsotakis marks 47th anniversary of the restoration of democracy in Greece

The GREEK premier was referring to the formation of a national unity government on July 24 in 1974 under Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis, ...


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Salt Bae visits a yiayia in Mykonos and cooks for her

The famous man visited a grandmother, known in GREEK as yiayia, in Mykonos and prepared his specialty for her: beef fillet. In the video, which he ...


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GREEK Stocks Extend Advance for Fourth Day in A Row

ATHENS - GREEK stocks continued moving higher for the fourth day in a row in the Athens Stock Exchange on Friday, pushing the general index of the ...


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After meeting with Catholic bishop, LDS Church president and politicians, here's what top US ...

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Archbishop Elpidophoros of the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America speaks with President Russell ...


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UN Security Council Slams Turkey on Varosha Plans in Cyprus

The Security Council of the UN issued a strong statement against Turkey on Friday in regards to the recent announcements about Varosha in Cyprus. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Hotel Has Overwater Bungalows Costing Much Less Than The Maldives

There is a very good reason the Maldives is a popular destination with the rich and famous, it's pretty incredible. But it also comes with a hefty price tag. However, this doesn't mean you can't enjoy ...


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Greek yogurt replaces mayonnaise and drastically cuts calories in chicken dish

Greek yogurt, which has just 70 calories per half cup, helps to tenderize boneless, skinless chicken breasts and keep them moist.


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Syvota: the Greek Paradise with Crystal Clear Waters and Secret Coves

Facing the southern tip of Corfu, Syvota is considered to be one of the most exotic destinations in Greece. Syvota is a village of 3,000.


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Viking Welcomes Guests Onboard in Malta

Multiple sailing dates July through October 2021. • Malta & Greek Isles Discovery (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; GREECE and Malta). Passengers can ...


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Images Show Abandoned Olympic Venues Around the World

General view of the former Olympic Village in Athens, GREECE on July 31, 2014. Ten years earlier the XXVIII Olympiad was held in Athens from the 13th ...


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Aristotelis Valaoritis (September 1, 1824 – July 24, 1879)

A lot of his speeches in Athens were thunderous, which involved issues such as liberation for the GREEKS who had not joined the GREEK state, places like ...


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Experts call for urgent action as recurrent heatwaves hit Greece

Greece has experienced intense heatwaves in recent years, which were far less common in preceding centuries, prompting scientists here to call for immediate and decisive action to tackle the unfolding ...


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Turkey, Greece and Portugal among 50 summer destinations you can fly to from East Midlands Airport

Passenger airlines serving East Midlands Airport (EMA) are offering flights to over 50 destinations this summer. Whether it is a domestic break in Northern Ireland, a Mediterranean beach holiday or a ...


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The lesser-known Greek island where Hollywood come to escape has just got a new hotel

On the Greek island of Antiparos, the Rooster chimes perfectly with the new, more meaningful type of travel we are all looking for in 2021 ...


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GREEK-Style Chicken Kebabs

GREEK-Style Chicken Kebabs. Saturday 24 July 8:00am Serves 4. INGREDIENTS. For the Chicken. 4 tbsp olive oil. 2 tsp cumin. 4 tsp oregano.


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EU Commission approves €100mn to boost Greece’s health system

Τhe European Commission has approved an additional 100 million euros for Greece in the business program for Reforming the Public Sector 2014-2020, which forms part of the Partnership Agreement for the Development Framework. According to the proposal by the Greek Development and Investments Ministry, these new funds will be used to enhance the country’s public … The post EU Commission approves €100mn to boost Greece’s health system appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Turkey says 37 migrants rescued after boat sinks off Crete

At least 37 people have been rescued after a boat carrying 45 migrants capsized southeast of the Greek island of Crete, Turkish authorities said on July 23.


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Artists Unite to Help Provide Earthquake Relief in Greece and Turkey

In a heart-warming act of compassion and solidarity, Nikos Nikolaidis, a Greek artist from Thessaloniki, and Mikail Akar, an eight-year-old art prodigy of Turkish descent, have collaborated on a large-scale painting in the wake of the disastrous earthquake that hit the Greek island of Samos and the Turkish city of Izmir (Smyrna) in early November. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece’s Petrounias Breezes to Tokyo Olympics Rings Finals

Eleftherios Petrounias qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games finals on Saturday after a majestic performance in the qualifying round. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Innovative Face Mask Can Detect COVID-19 in Minutes

Researchers from MIT and Harvard University created recently a wearable face mask that could offer a COVID-19 diagnosis in approximately 90 minutes. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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COVID-19: 2854 new COVID-19 cases on Friday in GREECE, 7 deaths

Since the pandemic began, GREECE has confirmed 471,894 infections (daily change: +0.6%). In the confirmed cases over the last 7 days, 130 infections ...


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