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Friday, August 20, 2021

Rochester Greek Fest transitions to drive-thru only for safety reasons

… Sts. Kosmas and Damianos Greek Orthodox Church. Greek Fest is a Rochester … a larger menu of traditional Greek food than in previous years … follows the same approach the Greek Festival took in 2020 due …


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Fill Up On Ouza And Baklava At The Louisville Greek Festival This Weekend

… and… MORE FOOD.  The Louisville Greek Festival has decided to press … the two-day celebration of Greek food and culture. There … little time to visit the Greek vendors for keepsakes.  And after … -10 p.m. Where: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 930 Ormsby Lane  


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Greek Wildfire Abates But Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle On

… burned homes northwest of the Greek capital appears somewhat abated, although … wildfires that have burned across Greece this month. By Friday evening … blaze, the fire department said. Greece’s wildfires come in the …


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LSU Greek Life Director Angela Guillory retires

… kept her job through several Greek-related controversies, quietly retired … to LSU and the Greek community. We wish her … address sexual assault allegations. Greek life, while under Guillory’ … those problems.  As the Greek supervisor, Guillory came under …


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Greek robot Persephone leads tourists though caves, speaks 33 languages

With its ability to speak 33 languages, Persephone has become the world's first robot to guide tourists through a cave system.  The Alistrati Cave in northern Greece began using the robot, fittingly ...


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WWC21 – Barba Yannis, Greece

The story of “Barba Yannis” plot, begins seven years later, as vines of Xinomavro, the most important red grape variety of Northern Greece, were planted in 1919 in gobelet, a system used by Greeks ...


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Coronavirus deaths spike to 30 as intubations rise to 296; distribution of 3,625 cases

After more than two months Covid-related deaths spiked to 30 in the last 24 hours as the number of intubated patients keeps increasing the the last few weeks. Greece’s health authorities announced on Friday 3,625 new coronavirus cases. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units increased further to 296. The number of … The post Coronavirus deaths spike to 30 as intubations rise to 296; distribution of 3,625 cases appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Tiffany Trump Travels in a Plunging Blue Dress With Boat Shoes & More Stars in Greece This Summer

Greece is the must-visit spot of summer 2021. Every celebrity and their mother — literally — made a voyage to the Mediterranean country in the past few weeks alone in glam fashion. Tiffany Trump ...


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Antetokounmpo brothers help Greek wildfire victims

The basketball Antetokounmpo brothers said on Friday that they will give half of their proceeds from their on-line shop to Greek wildfire victims. Below it added: "50% of all our e-shop’s proceeds ...


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'Good Thing to Catch COVID': Tennis Star Stefanos Tsitsipas Angers Greek Gov't With Vaccine Remarks

Tsitsipas is not the first tennis player to criticise COVID vaccines; reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has also expressed skepticism about the vaccines and has refused to get inoculated.


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Repercussions for Greece After Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

As the world watches foreign nationals and Afghans evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the repercussions for Greece are twofold. The Greek government hopes to circumvent a mass migration of Afghan refugees as well as preserve a legacy of treasures left in Afghanistan following the the conquests of Alexander the Great. Fortunately […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Eros and Psyche: The Greatest Love Story in Greek Mythology

The hauntingly beautiful myth of Psyche and Eros, a moving love story coming from the rich Greek mythology, has inspired countless artists all over the world throughout the centuries. From Renaissance painters all the way to today’s filmmakers, Psyche and Eros (or “Cupid”) have served as great sources of inspiration, and have been featured in […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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25 European retreats: from Mallorcan fincas to secluded Greek island villas

Spain1. Villa de Olivos, MallorcaJust 2km from Soller, where Mallorca’s bright lights make way for olive, orange and lemon groves, you’ll find the Villa de Ol ...


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Aid shipped to Greece by ports authority

… way to the victims of Greece’s devastating fires after an … and delivering the items to Greece free of charge, as well …


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The Greek Takeaway received a zero food hygiene rating (but has cleaned up its act)

… the owners of a Greek restaurant in Oxford has resigned … zero food hygiene rating. The Greek Takeaway, registered on May … In the past month,  The Greek Takeaway has also been receiving … a nostalgic flavour of sunny Greece. Friendly atmosphere and great service …


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Louisville Greek Festival is back with full lineup of traditional food and dancing

… you that experience of Greece and the Greek islands." LOUISVILLE, Ky … the annual Louisville Greek Festival. The event showcases Greek traditions and culture … giving you that experience of Greece and the Greek islands."


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After failure in Afghanistan US decline will continue - Greek politician

Democratic values can never be imported from Washington and the West with the use of military intervention and occupation methods on the pretext of granting equal social and political rights to the people of Afghanistan, Kostas Isihos noted


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Italian tourists fined €5,000 each for leaving quarantine-hotel, attempting to fly home

Four Italian tourists broke the Covid-19 quarantine, left the hotel and went to the airport of Zakynthos to catch a flight for their home country. Their plan was foiled when the hotel management reported them missing and informed the local police. The four Italians, aged 21-23, were arrested at the airport and were taken back … The post Italian tourists fined €5,000 each for leaving quarantine-hotel, attempting to fly home appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Elefsina Festival events rescheduled in solidarity with fire-stricken Mandra

The city of Elefsina postponed the opening concert for the 2021 Aeschylian Festival, in solidarity with its neighboring township, Mandra-Idilia, where a fire that broke out on Monday was placed under partial control as of Thursday. In a statement on Friday, Elefsina city officials said that the concert with Fotini Darra and Giorgos Papachristoudis is … The post Elefsina Festival events rescheduled in solidarity with fire-stricken Mandra appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece’s “borders are secure and inviolable,” says Citizen Protection Minister

Greece’s Citizens Protection Minister Chrysochoidis, visiting the borders with Turkey on Friday said that the  situation in Afghanistan could lead to “migratory flows.” “It is our decision to defend and secure our borders. Our borders will remain safe and inviolable,” he stressed. “It is our decision, and this is Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ order, that … The post Greece’s “borders are secure and inviolable,” says Citizen Protection Minister appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece completes border wall extension, surveillance to deter migrants

37 min 32 sec agoATHENS -Greece said on Friday it had completed a 40-kilometre fence on its border wit


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Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias to participate in a Trilateral Meeting between Greece, Cyprus and Israel (Jerusalem, 22.08.2021)

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, will participate on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in the Trilateral Meeting between Greece, Cyprus and Israel to be held in Jerusalem.The Minister will first hold a bilateral meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Yair Lapid.Then, he will participate along with his counterparts Yair Lapid and Nikos Christodoulides, in the Trilateral Meeting of the Foreign Ministers.After the meeting, statements to the press by the Foreign Ministers are expected to follow at about 15: 20-15: 30.The Minister will then participate in a trilateral meeting with his Cypriot counterpart and the Minister of Energy of Israel, Karine Elharar.Shortly afterwards, there will be a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett.Mr. Dendias will then be received by Israeli President, Isaac Herzog.The visit will conclude with a meeting with Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz.The trilateral meeting will focus on regional developments and various spheres for co-operation, such as combatting wildfires, the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental protection.The bilateral meetings are expected to focus on the close cooperation between Greece and Israel in all fields, as well as on developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the wider Middle East region.


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“Graveyard of Empires:” Why Attempts to Invade Afghanistan Always Fail

You may have noticed that when President Joe Biden made his speech on the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan on Monday he referred to the country as the “graveyard of empires.” The poignant phrase has stuck to the middle eastern country throughout its turbulent history. With no attributable source, the nickname embodies a universal […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece Sends Folli Follie Scandal Masterminds to Trial

A judicial panel in Greece has decided to send 13 defendants in the Folli Follie case to trial before a three-member Athens criminal appeals court. The accused include Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, founder of the jewelry-making company, his wife Katerina, and his son, George (the father and son were ousted from the company’s board in December 2019). […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Vodafone Greece provides green energy to island of Ammouliani's Municipality of Aristotle

Vodafone Greece has announced that it is …


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Greek citizen from Afghanistan expected in Athens on Friday

The Greek citizen, who was safely transferred … . According to diplomatic sources, the Greek citizen is expected to arrive … ministers of other countries, the Greek citizen Agajan Farhad was safely … received by officials of the Greek Embassy on Wednesday.


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Taliban Rule: Afghan Refugees In Greece Protest

… onto Syntagma Square outside the Greek parliament waving the black, … . She called on the Greek authorities to provide shelter from … first sought refuge on the Greek island of Lesbos. In … NATO, the United States, Europe”. Greece’s Minister of Migration, Notis …


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Greece and Turkey to hold talks over Afghanistan as wave of refugees flee Taliban

… Greek islands from the nearby Turkish coast before heading through Greece … TV, he noted that Greece does not border Afghanistan, and … ups in tension between Greece and Turkey, neighbours and … to the Greek border, triggering chaotic scenes as Greece shut its …


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Ryanair signs Greek tourism partnership

… signed a partnership with the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) … you want is Greece’ - will promote the Greek Islands as a … and work together to rebuild Greece’s leading tourism industry. “ … to/from the Greek Islands with new routes and …


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Greece offers “holiday voucher” to foreign firefighters

Greece has offered “holiday vouchers” to firefighters from foreign countries that responded to the call for assistance. A joint ministerial decision was legislated last Friday, August 13, 2021, as a form of gratitude for the foreign aid. According to the legislation, members of the foreign missions of the fire brigades, who helped in the difficult … The post Greece offers “holiday voucher” to foreign firefighters appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Hitman of “November 17” submits request to be released from prison

Τhe main hitman of the now-defunct November 17 terrorist group, Dimitris Koufodinas, has submitted a request for release for the first time, as on September 19 he will have completed 19 years in prison and will be allowed to start the relevant proceedings under the provisions of the penal code. The request will be forwarded … The post Hitman of “November 17” submits request to be released from prison appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece Weather Warning: Thunderstorms, powerful wind, hail-falls

Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued a warning on weather deterioration with locally heavy  thunderstorms, powerful winds and possible hail-falls. The weather phenomena are forecast as of the early morning hours of Saturday, August 21, 2021. The will affect western and central Macedonia and gradually Thessaly, central Greece. From Saturday noon, they intense phenomena will … The post Greece Weather Warning: Thunderstorms, powerful wind, hail-falls appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Stefanos Tsitsipas: Greek government pushes back on tennis star's vaccine comments

A spokesman for the Greek government has pushed back on Stefanos Tsitsipas' comments in which he said he would only get vaccinated for Covid-19 if it became mandatory to compete in tennis.


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Greek PM, Turkey's Erdogan will discuss Afghanistan on Friday

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will discuss the situation in Afghanistan with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, Mitsotakis' office said as Greece worries over a potential repeat ...


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TaskUs Greece announces company-paid healthcare benefits for employees and unlimited number of dependents

The new employer-provided healthcare and life insurance benefits cover both employees and their dependentsTHESSALONIKI, Greece, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TaskUs, a provider of outsourced ...


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Antetokounmpo Brothers Support Fire Victims in Greece

The Antetokounmpo brothers announced on Thursday they are offering half of their e-shop earnings to the victims of the catastrophic fires in Greece. Through the social media the four bothers announced the touching move for the victims of the August fires in Evia, Attica and the Peloponnese. “We are all brothers,” they said in the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Visitors From 13 Countries Flying to Greece to be Tested on Arrival

Passengers who are flying to Greece from 13 specific countries — regardless of their own nationality — will be required to submit to a coronavirus test upon arrival in the country, the Civil Aviation Service (CAS) said in a on Thursday. The countries it listed are as follows: Albania, Argentina, Brazil, China, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, India, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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You can have a big fat Greek weekend in Omaha

Members of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox church have been baking for weeks to prepare for Omaha's Original Greek Festival this weekend.


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Next group of Greek Paralympians flight out for Tokyo Olympics

The second group of Greek Paralympians flight out for Tokyo Olympics carrying the hopes of a nation ravaged by fires.


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Greek Life Welcomes the Newest Members During Panhellenic Bid Day Saturday

The Panhellenic Bid Day ceremony will be broadcast live from the Chi Omega Greek Theatre just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21.


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British Foreign Secretary under pressure over Crete holiday

… Foreign Secretary under pressure over Crete holiday | free press London (AP … to vacation on the Greek island of Crete, despite the militant Islamist …


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Tsitsipas anti-vaccine comments irks Greek govt

… ;Reuters A spokesman for the Greek government has pushed back on … was quoted as saying in Greek press reports. "Stefanos Tsitsipas … -old world number three from Greece caused a stir at the … for themselves," he told Greek press at the tournament on …


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Latest Foreign Office advice for France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece

… amber list of countries. Greece Greece, including the Greek islands, is currently on …


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Mitsotakis and Erdogan to discuss developments in Afghanistan

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will speak on the phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at 19:30 on Friday. According to a statement by the PM’s office, the two leaders will discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan. Greece considers that contact with Turkey is necessary, as the wider region and especially the two countries … The post Mitsotakis and Erdogan to discuss developments in Afghanistan appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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“We are all Bros” – Antetokounmpo brothers donate 50% of e-shop proceeds to fire victims in Greece

The brothers showed their compassionate heart once more


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Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches ATP Masters final 8

The Greek beat the Italian Sonego in 3 sets


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[Ticker] Greece asks for more firefighters

The Greek government is seeking help from abroad to replace its ground firefighting teams which are at the brink of exhaustion after three weeks of battling against massive wildfires, Greek newspaper Kathimerini reports. Greek firefighters had been helped by foreign teams. Athens has agreed with Poland to retain the firefighters who arrived in Greece on 9 August, and has been in contact with other countries for additional ground team assistance.


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PM Citu: Romania sends 142 firemen to Greece to help extinguish fires

Prime Minister Florin Citu informs that a new unit of 142 firemen will  leave for Greece on Friday to help extinguish the fires. “Greece needs help again! I have informed President Klaus Iohannis and we have decided together with the Minister of Interior to send 142 firemen to help Greece... The post PM Citu: Romania sends 142 firemen to Greece to help extinguish fires appeared first on Nine O' Clock.


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Stefanos Tsitsipas leaves Greek government livid after he questioned why UNDER-25s should be jabbed

247 News Around The World 247 News Around The World Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has angered his own country’s government by refusing to take the coronavirus vaccine as he ‘sees no reason for someone in my age group to be vaccinated’. The 23-year-old is currently the world No 3 and is tipped to be one of the sport’s biggest stars when the likes of […] The post Stefanos Tsitsipas leaves Greek government livid after he questioned why UNDER-25s should be jabbed appeared first on 247 News Around The World.


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Greek PM, Turkish president to discuss Afghan developments

Greece’s prime minister and Turkey’s president are to speak Friday evening to discuss “the latest developments in Afghanistan.”


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