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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Greece's wildfires are dying down but anger at the government’s response erupts
Enormous bushfires swept across the Greek island of Evia earlier this month, torching forests and incinerating homes. As efforts turn to rebuilding, there is a white-hot anger over the government's ...
My First Show Back: Taylor Rice on Local Natives' Greek Theatre Homecoming
Taylor Rice, founding member and lead singer of indie rock band Local Natives, opens up about the group's sold-out show at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre.
Pompeii archaeologists discover first evidence of Greek in ancient city
The discovery of a largely intact tomb in Pompeii, Italy, has given archaeologists their first look at the use of Greek in the ancient Roman city as well as the well-preserved remains of a ...
Holy Trinity to organize 39th GREEK Festival October 1-3 in Raleigh, NC
Delicious GREEK dinner and pastries will be available to go. Enjoy authentic GREEK food prepared by the Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church Family ...
Forgotten Heroes: War Diaries and Memoirs of the 1912-13 GREEK-American Veterans ...
Almost all of these accounts are from officers and their experiences are published exclusively in the GREEK language.One well-known... To access this ...
August Full Moon: Free Entrance to 120 GREEK Archeological Sites and Museums
The restaurant will remain open on the same schedule. Museum archaeologists will present collections in GREEK (20:00) and English (18:00). They are ...
Giakoumakis To Celtic FC? Postecoglou Speaks With GREEK International
Postecoglou speaks with GREEK international. By Athens Bureau ... The GREEK'S contract with the border club runs until the end of this season. Georgios ...
COVID-19: How Many GREEKS Have Been Vaccinated?
More than 5,850,000 people have been vaccinated for COVID-19 with at least one dose, which corresponds to 55.6% of the general population and ...
Can GREEK Tragedy Help Frontline Workers Process Trauma?
Can GREEK Tragedy Help Frontline Workers Process Trauma? How Theater of War Productions uses ancient stories to lead COVID-19 health workers ...
Fulham forward Aboubakar Kamara completes Aris move
Aboubakar Kamara has completed a permanent transfer to GREEK Super League side Aris, signing a four-year contract. The transfer was finally signed ...
US Backs Booster Shot as Delta, Lambda Virus Strains Spread
While the nation and the world continue to grapple with the effects of the much more virulent Delta variation of the coronavirus — which some believe is more than 200% more communicable than the original virus — the Lambda strain is appearing on the horizon. At the present time, although scientists have detected the Lambda […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Searching for the Lost Biblical City of Bethsaida
Israeli archaeologists recently found two areas which might have been part of the ancient city of Bethsaida, which was mentioned prominently in the Bible. And a Byzantine church may be the missing link needed to establish one of them as the city where two apostles were born. The areas have both Byzantine as well as […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Watch Frozen Ambrosia: A Winter Adventure in Greece
Greek-American filmmaker Constantine Papanicolaou sets out on an adventure to make a ski movie in Greece. Where to Watch Details ...
Portals exhibition opens doors to the future in Athens
The curators have taken Covid and a Greek revolutionary anniversary as opportunities to ask where we go from here
Coronavirus cases spike to 4,206, intubations rise to 258; geo distribution
Greece’s health authorities announced on Tuesday 4,206 coronavirus cases and 16 Covid-related deaths in the last 24hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units increased further to 258. The increase in daily infections is usual after a relative decrease over the weekends, however, the spike in touristic destinations, islands and Crete, is … The post Coronavirus cases spike to 4,206, intubations rise to 258; geo distribution appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek Orthodox and Catholic priests pray for all the refugees of the world
Representatives of the Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches and migrants joined in a prayer for all refugees of the world. The event took place in Mytilene on the island of Lesvos on Tuesday afternoon. The event was held by the statue of a refugee mother from the Asia Minor disaster a century ago, with people … The post Greek Orthodox and Catholic priests pray for all the refugees of the world appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Introduction to Ancient Greek History: A Free Online Course by Yale Historian Donald Kagan (RIP)
Yale historian Donald Kagan passed away at age 89 in Washington D.C. In their obituary, The New York Times writes: Professor Kagan was considered among the country’s leading historians.
Heatwave, Deadly Fires Threaten the Approaching Olive Harvest in GREECE
Many producing territories of GREECE are feeling the impacts of the heat, especially the areas in which olive groves are not irrigated, such as the Aetolia- ...
GREECE and Spain record impressive surge in hotel bookings
The Boutique Vibe focuses exclusively on the tourist destinations of the Mediterranean region, namely GREECE, Italy, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Spain, ...
Fulham forward departs to join Greek Super League side
Fulham attacker Aboubakar Kamara has left the club as he has joined Greek Super League side Aris Thessaloniki for an undisclosed fee, the Cottagers have confirmed. Kamara joined the Londoners in 2017 ...
Listener wins £2,021 in kmfm Best Summer Ever competition and is off to Greece on holiday
A listener pocketed £2,021 and is off on holiday to Greece with her partner after winning a kmfm phone-in competition.
Immigrants working with local developer to bring new Greek market and bakery Anthos Foods to Castle Shannon
"We were ready to sign a lease downtown but then covid happened and we also started rethinking our concept to be more of a neighborhood eatery." ...
Pitino brings Iona basketball team to Greece
The Iona basketball team coached by Rick Pitino is headed to Greece this week to play five exhibition games against the Greek Basketball League.
Wildfires rage in Greece amid extreme weather
Greece has been one of the badly affected countries with more than 100000 hectares of forestry and farmland burned in less than tw ...
Pompeii discovery ‘first evidence’ Greek was also used in Ancient Rome
Archaeologists say the discovery of a well-preserved skeleton in a Pompeii tomb is the first confirmation that Greek was used in Ancient Rome alongside Latin.
As U.S. Open approaches, Stefanos Tsitsipas resists vaccine
The subject of COVID-19 vaccines continues to weigh on some of the tennis' biggest stars. World No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas told reporters he isn't planning to get vaccinated unless the ATP Tour mandates it. "No one has told me anything. No one has made it a mandatory thing to be vaccinated," the 23-year-old Greek said Monday in Cincinnati at the Masters 1000 Western Southern Open tournament. "At some point I will have t
Thousands Evacuated as Fire Sweeps Through French Forests
In GREECE on Tuesday, hundreds of firefighters backed by water-dropping planes were battling a large forest fire that has led to the evacuation of a ...
Fully Vaccinated Dentist, 70, in GREECE Dies from COVID-19
With more than 13,200 deaths in GREECE from COVID-19 so far, a 70-year-old dentist who had been fully vaccinated and had no underlying symptoms ...
Greece’s vaccination program: Rates per age group
Greece has completed 11 million vaccinations as of Monday, Secretary General for Primary Health Marios Themistocleous said at the weekly live briefing on Monday. The total number refers to both those who have completed vaccination against Covid-19 or have had the first dose of vaccine only. He said that over 5.85 million citizens have been … The post Greece’s vaccination program: Rates per age group appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Race to extinguish the forest fire in Vilia, West Attica
Five settlements in total and one nursing home were evacuated as the forest fire is still raging in Vilia area in western Attica on Tuesday. The fire front extends to 10 km burning down dense and inaccessible pine forest on the Mount Patera and approaches residential areas. Η #φωτιά στα #Βίλια καίει το όρος Πατέρας. … The post Race to extinguish the forest fire in Vilia, West Attica appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Private cave pools, white-sand beaches and spellbinding sea views: Eleven stunning new hotels in Greece revealed
Paradisiacal plunge pools, seductive sea views and delectable interior designs. Behold Greece's best new hotels for 2021, 11 properties that all offer dreamy accommodation.
Emergency Service: Ukrainian rescuers participated in containing wildfires return from GREECE
Firefighters stand in front of a burning forest near the village of Kyrynthos, in the north of Evia Island, GREECE, on Aug. 6, 2021. Photo by AFP.
Is GREECE likely to go on the red list? Latest government travel guidance
The crisp white beaches and turquoise waters of GREECE, including the Greek islands, are currently on the amber list, alongside the likes of France and ...
Lightning bolts shoot across sky in GREECE as wildfires rage
A thunderous storm shot a huge tree-shaped lighting bolt across the skies of Volos, GREECE amid distressing weather. The cameraman, Hesham Yafai, ...
‘Extraordinary’ Tomb Discovery Provides First Evidence Of Greek Culture At Pompeii
Italy’s archeological park of Pompeii has offered up another remarkable discovery, this time in the form of an ancient tomb with mummified human remains.
Tourism Bolsters Greece Employment in July
Increasing traveler flows generating demand for tourism services boosted employment in July according to the Greek labor ministry.
Greek president thanks Ukraine for help in fighting wildfires
President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou has thanked 23 countries, including Ukraine, for their help in combating the devastating wildfires that broke out in the country since August 3. — ...
GREEK Journalist Soaked After Canadair Dumps Water On Wildfires
GREEK journalist soaked after Canadair dumps water on wildfires ... A SKAI journalist, who was in Keratea to cover news about the fire, was soaked by a ...
Fire at Villia, West of Athens, Rages for Second Day
The fire that broke out on Monday in the area of Villia, west of Athens, is still raging on Tuesday despite the overnight efforts of hundreds of firefighters to contain the blaze. Five more communities – Thea, Panorama, Palaiohori, Paliokoundoura and Aghia Sotira – were evacuated as well as the ‘Panaghia Faneromeni’ nursing home as […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Beckett, Filmed in Greece, Reaches No1 in Netflix Debut
“Beckett,” the action thriller shot entirely in Greece has reached No1 on Netflix days after its release. The film immediately shot to #1 on Netflix’s combined Top 10 movies and shows list in the US. That’s despite the fact that Netflix only just released it on Friday, August 13. Beckett, starring up and coming actors […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek Peak owners focus on future of Virgil mountain resort after selling Toggenburg
Greek Peak owners' sole focus is on Virgil ski and mountain resort after selling Toggenburg Mountain in Fabius.
The UK foreign secretary, who was spotted on a Greek beach the day Afghanistan fell, said he wouldn't have gone on vacation if he knew how fast the Taliban was moving
Dominic Raab was seen lounging on a beach in Greece when the Taliban took Kabul. He was criticized for failing to make any statement as the crisis unfolded. He said "in retrospect" he would not have ...
Molly Mae-Hague reveals painful looking party trick in throwback pics from her trip to Greece
LOVE Island star Molly-Mae Hague has showed fans her bizarrely flexible arm, striking a painful-looking pose during her breakaway to Greece. The 22-year-old took to her Instagram Stories last ...
Archaeologists find skeleton, evidence of Greek in Pompeii
Archaeologists have discovered a remarkably well-preserved skeleton during excavations in the ancient city of Pompeii ...
10 Greek And Mediterranean Cookbooks Even Yia Yia Would Cook From
Opa! These books, some vintage and some modern, include recipes that any Greek grandmother worth her sea salt would be proud to present.
Discover boutique bed and breakfasts in Greece
If you like your feta drizzled with olive oil, fish cooked in ouzo, and holidays laced with sunshine, chances are you’ll find your joy somewhere from the Acropolis to the Aegean Sea. Step into the ...
Greece says cannot become gateway to EU for fleeing Afghans
Greece cannot become a gateway into the European Union for Afghans fleeing the escalating conflict in their homeland, Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi said on Tuesday, calling for a common EU ...
TUI cancel popular holiday destinations amid UK's Covid travel restrictions
… , Lanzarote, La Palma and Tenerife) Greece (Corfu, Crete, Halkidiki, Kefalonia, Kos, Parga, Rhodes …
House of the Week: Greek Revival on 6 acres of land in Central Massachusetts listed for $400K
For the would-be homeowner seeking to take a major renovation, a grand home is on the market in Central Massachusetts.