The troubled St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center will not open as hoped on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
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Saturday, August 28, 2021
Syrian Bodies Have Become Erdogan's Latest Bargaining Chip with the EU
… by sea to Italy and Greece, or via the land route … migrant issue. No wonder the Greek prime minister was the first … “threaten Greece and Europe.” In August, the number of arrivals on Greek …
Photos: Greekfest drive-thru
Ana Kelly, 14, of Rochester, delivers an order to a car during drive-thru Greekfest outside of Sts. Kosmas & Damianos Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Rochester. Traci Westcott / Post Bulletin
Skertsos: Greece can achieve an immunity wall in the autumn
Minister of State Akis Skertsos appeared confident that Greece will have created a "wall of immunity" within the autumn, meaning seven million people will be ...
COVID-19: 3,064 new cases in Greece on Saturday, 35 deaths
Greece confirmed 3,064 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, with 28 identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health ...
Yiasou Greek Festival shifts to ‘drive-thru’ event this year
Each September, Greek traditions take center stage in Charlotte at the Yiasou Greek Festival, which began in 1978 and has since become one of the city’s largest annual cultural events.
Valentini Grammatikopoulou on US Open main draw – Greece to have 3 players in Grand Slam main board for the first time
The 24-year-old defeated En-Shuo Liang of Taiwan 6-2, 5-7, 7-5
Cargo Ship Sinks in Aegean Sea, Crew Rescued, Reports Say
ATHENS (Sputnik) - A cargo ship sank on Saturday in the Aegean Sea, all crew members were rescued, the Greek newspaper Proto Thema reported, citing the Greek coast guard.
Once prominent Greek politician Tsochadzopoulos dies
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Akis Tsochadzopoulos, a once prominent Greek socialist politician who held nearly a dozen ministerial positions over two decades but later fell from grace, was convicted and ...
After 57 years, Istanbul’s iconic Greek Orthodox orphanage set for restoration
Greek Orthodox patriarch urges 'comprehensive cooperation' to revive orphanage, known as largest wooden building in Europe - Anadolu Agency ...
Longitsi Mountain Village Evacuated Due To Fire Threat
The village of Longitsi, in Central GREECE, was ordered to evacuate after a wildfire that broke out on top of Mt. Orthys was driven in its direction by ...
Many area school districts facing staff shortages as start of school year approaches
In GREECE, the transportation department is outsourcing to fill the gaps in drivers. "The shortage has deeply affected us to the point that we have to use an ...
The Rooster Antiparos review: a secluded retreat in laid‑back GREECE
The Rooster Antiparos review: a secluded retreat in laid‑back GREECE. Pool villa suites deliver ultimate privacy and the restaurant will pack you a picnic ...
Lefkada, Ionian Islands, 33 km SSW of Preveza, Nomos Prevézis, Epirus, GREECE, Saturday ...
Terremoto leve mag. 3.2 - Lefkada, Ionian Islands, 33 km SSW of Preveza, Nomos Prevézis, Epirus, GREECE, Saturday, 28 Aug. 2021 - ...
Princess Olympia Of GREECE'S 'Cheeky' Yacht Photoshoot With Keith Richards ...
Princess Olympia of GREECE has posed for a casual sunset photoshoot, dancing on board a yacht on Thursday with her friend, model Ella Richards.
Senator chides Turkish leadership
ATHENS, GREECE -- The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Menendez, criticized Turkey on Friday during a visit to Athens, ...
Athens just named a chief heat officer. Should your city do the same?
Temperatures throughout June and July regularly hovered around 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit), while on August 3, the thermometer in northern GREECE ...
Australian Rocker Nick Cave's Enduring Fascination with GREECE
Nick Cave has performed countless live shows with his long time band, The Bad Seeds, to his legions of fans in GREECE'S capital, Athens.
Niagara Greek Fest goes takeout only this year
In a continuing attempt to adapt to the pandemic, Niagara’s Greek Festival has gone takeout only. From noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5, and noon to 7 p.m. on the Monday, you ...
What Fitch and BofA see for the Greek economy – Prospects and risks
International and domestic analysts see positive signs for the course of the Greek economy in 2021, but also in 2022, guided by both the resilience of GDP in the previous quarters, the best of the ...
A 'valid' passport... that won't let me into Greece! The Holiday Guru tackles readers' Covid and Brexit-related travel issues
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after.
Tokyo Paralympics 2021 : Blind Greek American Anastasia Pagonis wins Gold
Seventeen-year-old Greek American Anastasia Pagonis cheered on by Team USA and her millions of fans on social media – after winning her country’s first gold of the Tokyo Paralympics.
“Alexander the Great”: Military exercises between Greek and American Special Operations forces
Yesterday, the international "ALEXANDER THE GREAT" military exercise was successfully completed between units from Greece's Special Warfare Command and the US ...
Why won't Greece accept certain UK passports? The Holiday Guru answers readers' travel questions
Q. I have heard that some European countries such as Greece are turning away UK passports even though they have an expiry date which is more than three months in the future. Why is this? Josephine ...
Joint Greek-US military exercise “Alexander the Great” concludes with success (photos)
The exercise is part of the updated Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA)
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosting GreekEats in place of GreekFest
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel is hosting its first GreekEats event on Friday and Saturday in place of the church's annual GreekFest due to the pandemic.
Cargo vessel sinks in Aegean Sea, crew members rescued
ATHENS, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- A cargo vessel sank in the Aegean Sea after crashing onto a rocky islet on Saturday and all crew members were rescued, Greece's Coast Guard said. The vessel "Sea Bird" was sailing under Togo's flag from Ukraine to Tunisia when the incident happened off the shores of the eastern Peloponnese peninsula, according to an e-mailed press announcement. A total of 16 seamen were on boar
Afghan refugees in Greece still stuck in limbo
Afghan refugees in Greece are increasingly worried about their status. The EU’s differing and uncertain asylum policies are making it even harder for them to cope.
A Bibliography of Greek New Testament Manuscripts
Facsimiles, photographic reproductions, collations, and studies of the textual character of many of the 5,000 or so manuscripts of the Greek New Testament have been published, but it is only with this ...
A Greek government jet is on standby in Islamabad, Pakistan, waiting to extract around 18 individuals from Afghanistan
A Greek government jet is on standby in Islamabad, Pakistan, waiting to extract around 18 individuals from Afghanistan, two security sources said on Friday.
10 Must-Watch Movies Filmed on Greek Islands
If you dream of going to Greece or have just returned from a journey to the land of azure waters and the gods, there are 10 must watch movies filmed in the Greek islands that will take you there. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Turkey nabs 6 FETO terror suspects trying to flee to Greece
Turkey arrested six alleged members of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) – the group behind the 2016 defeated coup – while trying to flee to Greece, security sources said on Saturday. The ...
Greece Athena football faces tough schedule in playoff hunt: Top players, schedule
Greece Athena has one of Section V's top QBs in Jayden Rapp; Trojans seek more consistency after just missing spring playoffs; Toughest games include Canandaigua, Spencerport, Eas ...
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the assistance for the safe evacuation from Kabul of Afghan citizens of Greek interest
Our Ambassador to Islamabad, upon instructions of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, is expected to travel - provided that the security conditions allow it - to Kabul, in order to assist, on the ground, with the efforts for the safe evacuation of people who are of interest to Greece.At the same time, our Embassies in EU member states and Washington were instructed to request from European partners and the United States to provide all possible assistance to the Greek Ambassador through their Embassies on the ground.
The Greek Tradition in Republican Thought
The Greek Tradition in Republic Thought completely rewrites the standard history of republican political theory. It excavates an identifiably Greek strain of republican thought which attaches little ...
After becoming NBA champion, Nigerian-GREEK star Giannis now part-owner of Milwaukee Brewers
From humble beginnings, Antetokounmpo was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 15th overall pick in 2013 following a stint with GREEK basketball team ...
Celebrities You Didn't Know Were in GREEK Life
From Meghan Markle to Kourtney Kardashian, here are all the celebrities who were in GREEK organizations. 08.27.2021 by Matthew Velasco.
Inside Downtown's Upscale GREEK Eatery Okto by E+O Kitchen
The GREEK restaurant concept takes over the space formerly occupied by E+O New Asian at the corner of Walnut and E. Seventh streets, right across the street ...
Is Baklava Really GREEK? Maybe
The dish used to toast to GREEK independence, along with an ouzo-spiked coffee, reveals the complex history of a nation still very much tied to its Ottoman ...
Mandatory Tests Upon Arrival To Greece
... vaccination and to present a vaccination certificate, in GREEK, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian, issued by a public authority.
History Of ION, Greece's Most Popular Chocolate
In 1998, the great GREEK chocolate company decided to expand its business activities abroad to become a GREEK chocolate manufacturer with international ...
'Opa!' GREEK dancers and performers celebrate their culture
It's all GREEK as the St. George GREEK Orthodox Church hosts its annual GREEK Food Festival, perfect for the entire family to enjoy with food, the culture, ...
Greece Mulls Mandatory Vaccination for Other Groups Fearing Covid-19 Surge in Fall
Greece is examining the possibility of extending mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for other professional groups, expecting a surge in cases in the fall.
US approves USD 270 Mln sale to Greece of sustainment services for F-16 Jets: Defense Agency
Washington [US] August 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department has given its approval to a proposed USD 270 million sale of equipment and maintenance services needed to sustain Greece's fleet of F-16 ...
Freighter sinks after hitting Greek islets, all 16 crew rescued
A Togo-flagged cargo ship sank on Saturday after hitting Greek islets in the Aegean Sea but all 16 crew were rescued, the Greek coast guard said. The freighter Sea Bird, which sailed from Ukraine and ...
Greek Among Sexiest Languages in the World, Study Finds
According to new research conducted by the e-learning platform Preply, Greek is the fifth-sexiest language after Russian, French, Portuguese, and Italian, which was rated the sexiest of all the world’s languages. In the study, the heart rates of participants from diverse linguistic backgrounds were measured as they listened to flirtatious dialogue and pick-up lines in […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Workshop of Pheidias in Ancient Olympia Restored
Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the restoration of the workshop of iconic ancient sculptor Pheidias in Ancient Olympia. Pheidias, who lived from approximately 480 to 430 BC, who was also a painter and architect, is the creator of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
'Greece won't become gateway to Europe for irregular migration flows'
Greece will not become a gateway to Europe for irregular migration flows, like it happened in the 2015-2019 period,the country's Migration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi told Parliament, pointing ...
GreekFest rolls on with drive-thru event
For the second straight year, the event looks different due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead of canceling the event organizers turned into one of the best drive-through parties of the summer. Drivers don't mind the wait for their take-out orders …
Greeks, Romans and Belgians: A brief history of spas
… hygiene ritual was by ancient Greek philosopher Hippocrates, who was alive …