This past weekend, the Greek Orthodox Church revived the annual Greek Festival event as members of Kingston’s Greek community prepared homemade Greek food outside the church all day Saturday. Out ...
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How the world sees Greece
Monday, August 30, 2021
Over 63% of adults are fully vaccinated in Greece
Over 6 million Greeks have been vaccinated with at least one dose against Covid-19, or 57.3% of the general population, Primary Health Care Secretary General ...
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Brownstein: Socrates Goulakos was 'a titan of Greek community'
It’s quite the load to carry: to be dubbed Socrates at birth, that is. But few ever questioned the wisdom or the heart of Socrates Goulakos. Goulakos died suddenly last Friday due to a heart attack.
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Battle of Plataea: The Decisive Victory Against Persia that Saved Greece
The Battle of Plataea was the final battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece with the victory of the allied Greek forces putting an end to the Persian ambitions Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Ancient Fortress at Aigosthena in West Attica Now Fully Restored
The ancient Fortress of Aigosthena, at Porto Germeno in West Attica, built in the second half of the 4th century BC, is one of the most imposing ancient military installations in Greece. It has now been extensively and painstakingly restored after the earthquake that occurred in the nearby Alkyonides Islands in the Gulf of Corinth back […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Andy Murray v Stefanos Tsitsipas: US Open 2021 men’s singles – live!
* Former champion given tough draw against world No 3 * Email Tom, tweet or comment below the line 8.20pm BST FIRST SET: MURRAY 5-2 TSITSIPAS* (*DENOTES SERVER) Tsitsipas sends down a huge serve for an ace to bring up 30-0. That was his most impressive point of the match so far, which doesn’t say much for his all-around game. Anyway, a welcome hold to love for the Greek world No 3. 8.18pm BST FIRST SET: *MURRAY 5-1 TSITSIPAS (*DENOTES SERVER) Well, I’m not sure even Murray was expecting this. As good as he has been breaking Stefanos’s serve (twice) today, he has looked rock solid on his serve. He wins this one with barely a squeak from Tsitsipas. Continue reading...
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Soccer player Semedo arrested in Athens over rape allegations; Olympiakos’ reaction
A well-known Portuguese football player at a team of the Greek Super League, was brought before a public prosecutor on Monday on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl. Olympiakos FC defender Ruben Semedo was arrested and brought before a public prosecutor on Monday on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl. He is to appear before … The post Soccer player Semedo arrested in Athens over rape allegations; Olympiakos’ reaction appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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2,343 coronavirus cases, 8.58% of intubated fully vaccinated; distribution
Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday 2,343 new coronavirus cases and 19 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units increased further to 338. Still on Monday the number of PCR and Rapid tests are almost half than during regular working days due to the weekend. … The post 2,343 coronavirus cases, 8.58% of intubated fully vaccinated; distribution appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Ruben Semedo arrested in Greece for allegedly raping a minor
Olympiacos centre-back Ruben Semedo was reportedly arrested on Monday in Greece for the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl last Saturday. The former Villarreal and Huesc ...
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The Yiasou Greek Festival is back
Experience Greek culture at this years Yiasou Greek Festival! The Yiasou Greek Festival began in 1978 and since then has become one of Charlotte’s largest cultural events. Due to the rise Covid-19 ...
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Remains Of Greek-Roman Town Discovered During Excavation In Egypt’s Alexandria
An Egyptian archaeological mission has discovered remains of a residential and commercial town dating back to the Greek-Roman era in Alexandria.
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Greek Maritime Golf Event 2021: Everything is ready for the top maritime golf tournament
All shipping routes lead to the Greek Maritime Golf Event, the remarkable maritime golf tournament that will be held for the 7th year on September 3-5, 2021, at Costa Navarino, Messinia. Tournament’s ...
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On Location: Cruisers Become "Time Travelers" at Rhodes, Greece
Cruise guests heading ashore on the Greek island of Rhodes will rival "time travelers" as they explore amazing ancient and medieval sites.
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Tributes paid to young Limerick sportsman who died on Greek island
Tributes have been paid to a skilled Limerick sportsman and much-loved son who died while holidaying in Greece overnight. The deceased, named locally as Niall O’Brien from Castletroy, aged in his 20s, ...
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Secret Greek island only has one exotic beach
Are we flying over the Caribbean? No, we are in Sapienza, Messinia, southwest of Methoni. It's an island exotic and unique in many ways. Sapienza is the second largest island of the Messinian ...
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Greek Navy Procures New Life-Support Pods
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) delivered two of its emergency life support store (ELSS) pods to the Hellenic Navy. The ...
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$120 Million Super Yacht Pi Spotted Off Mykonos
Luxury super yacht Pi, valued at $120 million was spotted off Mykonos over the weekend. The 77.25 meters yacht apparently belongs to American businessman Howard Schultz, although it is not clear whether he is aboard the vessel cruising the Aegean islands. Schultz served as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Starbucks Coffee […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Sex offense reported at UNL's Sigma Chi house amid reckoning over Greek culture
The latest report comes four days after Sigma Chi posted a statement vowing to "do our part to create a safe and comfortable environment for all in our community." The ...
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TUI cancels flights to amber list countries after travel traffic light update
… Tenerife) Cyprus (Larnaca and Paphos) Greece (Corfu, Crete, Halkidiki, Kefalonia, Kos, Parga, Rhodes …
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‘Olympic’ swimmer reaches Greece
… Mediterranean as far as the Greek islands and the Aegean sea … was named after characters in Greek mythology – was freed along with …
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Cargo Ship Sinks Off Greece. 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 S ...
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Anti-vaxxers protest in Athens: Religious fanatics, conspiracy theorists and neo-nazis
With Greek flags, religious symbols and chanting “Orthodoxy or Death” thousands of anti-vaxxers gathered at outside the Greek Parliament at Syntagma square on Sunday evening, in the first gathering of this kind after the summer vacations. The crowd, some 7,500 people, was a heterogeneous crowd of religious fanatics, extreme far-rights, conspiracy theorists and even fascist … The post Anti-vaxxers protest in Athens: Religious fanatics, conspiracy theorists and neo-nazis appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Portuguese football player arrested in Athens over rape allegations
A well-known Portuguese football player at the team of the Greek Super League, was brought before a public prosecutor on Monday on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl. A second person has been implicated in the case but he has not been detained, so far. Olympiakos defender Ruben Semedo was arrested and brought before a … The post Portuguese football player arrested in Athens over rape allegations appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Council of state rejects appeal to “freeze” compulsory vaccination for hospital doctors & workers
Greece’s top court, the Council of State rejected a petition by the union of hospital doctors and workers throughout Greece, requesting a temporary order that would “freeze” compulsory vaccination. A total of 115 hospital workers and doctors had filed the petitions against the compulsory vaccination. The Council of State issued four interim orders on this … The post Council of state rejects appeal to “freeze” compulsory vaccination for hospital doctors & workers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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European Commission approves 500m euros Greek scheme to support companies with fixed costs
The European Commission approved a 500 million euros Greek scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid ...
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The Greek-American community of Lancaster, PA, comes together for Greek Heritage Night
The Greek-American community of Lancaster, PA, organized their first “Greek Heritage Night” with the Lancaster Barnstormers on Thursday, August 19th to raise funds for the Annunciation Greek Orthodox ...
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Greece: Peach exports down, watermelons up this summer
Greek fruit exporters said that exports of peaches dropped by almost two-thirds this year, while those of watermelons went up by almost 4%. Incofruit-Hellas, the Association of ...
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Retelit, WIS Telecom to upgrade and relaunch Italy-Greece undersea link
Italian telecommunications infrastructure provider Retelit said it has signed a strategic agreement with global telecommunications services company WIS Telecom to upgrade the Italy Greece-1 (IG-1) ...
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Greece Releases Covid-19 Rules for Conferences and Exhibitions
People wanting to attend conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs in Greece will now need to have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate.
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PM Citu: Romanian firefighters who acted in Greece din an excellent job
On Monday morning, Prime Minister Florin Citu congratulated the Romanian firefighters who acted to extinguish wildfires in Greece, saying that they “did an excellent job.” “A new mission successfully accomplished in Greece. Our firefighters have once again done an excellent job. Congratulations on all their effort and courage! Proud of... The post PM Citu: Romanian firefighters who acted in Greece din an excellent job appeared first on Nine O' Clock.
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EU Commission approves €500 million Greek aid scheme
The European Commission has approved a Greek scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was ...
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Murder of Greek ambassador to Brazil: 31-year sentence for his wife
The wife of the Greek ambassador to Brazil, Kyriakos Amoridis, was sentenced to 31 years in prison for his murder.
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Ambassador Mhirsi: Greece and Tunisia unite the two shores of the Mediterranean
"Tunisia, after July 25, remains above all a democratic country that respects rights and freedoms with a strong and unbiased justice ," said Tunisian ...
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Greek Australian Kon Vatskalis Wins Second Term as Mayor of Darwin
Greek-Australian politician Kon Vatskalis has claimed re-election as Lord Mayor of the city of Darwin on Sunday after a convincing lead on first preference votes. While only 56 per cent of votes are counted so far, Vatskalis leads by more than 10,000 first preferences. Following in second place, opponent Amye Un had just over 3,400 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Portuguese and Olympiacos’ Star Semedo Arrested on Rape Allegation
Portuguese international and Olympiacos defender Ruben Semedo was arrested in Greece on Sunday night following a rape allegation filed by a teenager. The 17-year-old told the police that she had met the 27-year-old Portuguese player at a bar in the town of Oropos, north of Athens, for drinks last Saturday, after which he drove her […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greek Cyprus should focus on result-oriented negotiations: Tatar
The Greek Cypriot administration should give up on its insistence for a federal solution to the Cyprus problem and instead focus on result-oriented ...
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TUI slashes September hols by £100 for last minute breaks to Spain, Greece and Portugal
TUI is offering £100 off holidays to the likes of Spain, Malta and Croatia this September. Brits can make savings on the last minute breaks, starting from £453 per person. If you click on a link ...
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Rainy Side View: Time to bone up on your Greek
College fraternities and sororities like to include this Greek letter in their name. Alpha Delta Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Delta Delta (if one delta is notable, three must be better?) If you’re ...
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Dublin Airport travel: Updated entry requirements for Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal
There are a number of requirements for passengers to complete even if in possession of an EU Digital Covid cert ...
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Greece Wants Unvaccinated Returning Vacationers to Self Test for Covid-19
The Greek Health Ministry is providing Covid-19 self-test kits to unvaccinated citizens that are returning home from their summer vacation.
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react architects embeds 'the nest' house into the cycladic landscape of paros, greece
Cycladic HOME. with angular walls and a sunken architecture, react architects has completed ‘the nest’ house on the greek island of paros. the pr ...
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Victory Day and establishment of Turkish Republic
Turkish people are celebrating Victory Day on Aug. 30 marking the anniversary of when Turkish armies succeeded in the Great Offensive under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk against occupying Greek forces on the same date in 1922. (AA Photo)
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State aid: Commission approves €500 million Greek aid scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a Greek scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the ...
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GREECE-US alliance getting stronger
GREECE'S alliance with the United States is expected to be further cemented with an extension of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, scheduled to be ...
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Greek Church Rebuilt After 9/11 Terror Attacks to Hold First Service in 20 Years
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in New York City, which was destroyed during the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, will hold services for the first time in 20 years, Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Alex Karloutsos told Sputnik.
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Northern Cyprus calls on Greek Cypriots to stop chasing empty dreams
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said there was no alternative to a two-state solution to resolve the political impasse on Cyprus, calling on the Greek Cypriot administration to stop chasing empty ...
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Protest Against Mandatory Vaccination Turns Violent in Greece
Thousands took part in protests against mandatory vaccination in Greece on Sunday, the largest being held in Athens and Thessaloniki. In the Greek capital police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse a group of demonstrators who threw flares and other objects at Syntagma square opposite the parliament building. Many demonstrators were waving Greek […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greece’s Tsipras Gets Award for Prespa Deal with North Macedonia
Former Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras and his North Macedonia counterpart, Zoran Zaev, were honored in Germany on Saturday for reaching the 2018 Prespa Agreement. In a ceremony they received the the International Peace of Westphalia Prize which is awarded every two years and commemorates the peace agreement that was signed in Münster and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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WALL STREET: Greek businesswoman creates the largest listed shipping company with a fleet of 140 vessels
Greek businesswoman Aggeliki Frangou has just created the largest listed shipping company on the American stock exchange following the proposed merger of ...
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Greece’s Magnesia Region Looks to Attract More Visitors from Poland
In efforts to attract more travelers from Poland to the area of Magnesia in central Greece, the GNTO and local authorities recently held a press trip for Polish media.
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