A Hilton Santorini beach resort is set to open in 2022. Hilton made the announcement last week. The new Hilton Santorini beach resort with be called the “Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort.” The resort will have 37 hotel rooms and a private beach. Every room will have a personal terrace. Rooms will also an individual […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Monday, September 6, 2021
Greek Orthodox Church Has 73rd Annual Labor Day Barbecue
The Greek orthodox church held their annual labor day barbecue giving out traditional Greek food to the community including camp stew, pit-smoked Boston butts and their delicious Greek pastries. The ...
Greeks pay their respect as body of Mikis Theodorakis lie in state
With a few flowers in their hands, his songs on their lips and emotions touching deeply their souls, Greeks flocked to the Athens Cathedral to pay respect to Mikis Theodorakis. People of all ages from every corner of the country gathered outside the chapel of the Cathedral on Monday afternoon. They shouted “Immortal” when the … The post Greeks pay their respect as body of Mikis Theodorakis lie in state appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece stresses need for Libya's December elections to take place
Greece’s foreign minister has reiterated the importance of Libya’s presidential and parliamentary elections taking place as billed in December, amid suggestions the vote may be delayed as politicians ...
NATO to hold Defence Conference in Greece
NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, will meet from 17-19 September 2021, in Athens, Greece. General Konstantinos Floros, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff ...
Exhibition depicts how modern life might be viewed in 1000 years time
In St. Petersburg, a new art exhibition allows people of the future to look back and reflect on our world today in the classical setting of Ancient Greece and Rome.
A Nature Lover’s Dream: The Flora and Fauna of Chania, Crete
The animals and plants of Greece are as unique as the country itself. One place that stands out is Chania on the island of Crete, which is known for its flora and fauna. With over 132 regions vitally important for their vegetation and almost 20 botanical ‘paradises’ with rare flora it is hard to narrow down […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
French New Wave Star Jean-Paul Belmondo Has Passed Away
Jean-Paul Belmondo, star of French New Wave cinema, has passed away at the age of 88 in Paris on Monday. Belmondo, known for what the French deemed “ugly beauty,” was most famous for his roles in Jean-Luc Godard’s groundbreaking 1960 film “Breathless” and the 1964 adventure film “That Man from Rio.” The French actor was […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Jeff Bezos Invests in Anti-Aging Start-up
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly joining Russian-Israeli businessman Yuri Milner to fund a start-up that aims to prevent the effects of aging and potentially make people live forever. The start-up that Bezos is investing in is called Alto Labs. It is out of the United States and United Kingdom and has already secured $270 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Hundreds of Fans Mourn at Funeral of Greek-American Rapper Mad Clip
A sea of fans gathered to honor the life of Greek-American rapper Mad Clip, or Peter Anastasopoulos, at his funeral in Greece on Monday. Mad Clip tragically died in a car crash in the southern Athenian suburb of Vouliagmeni on Thursday. The 34-year-old rapper lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece appoints former EU commissioner to lead new climate ministry
… ministry was created by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis … of Evia and in southern Greece. Government officials acknowledged mistakes … new post. A former Greek Air Force chief, Gen. … national, will be awarded Greek citizenship before being sworn …
Can Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Turkey achieve COP26 climate goals?
More than five years have passed since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, and there are only a few weeks to go until COP26. - the 26th UN climate change conference - which will take place in Glasgow from 1-12 November this year. So here is a timely recap of the main aims of COP26 […]
Moderate magnitude 4.2 quake hits 60 km southwest of Kos, Greece early evening
Just 7 minutes ago, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Kos, Dodecanese, South Aegean, Greece. The tremor was recorded early evening on Monday, September 6th, 2021, at 6:04 pm ...
HRF distributes meals for 220 people in need in Athens, Greece
The Hellenic Relief Foundation and their partner organization held their monthly distribution at their headquarters in Athens, in partnership with the Social Committee of the Athenian Society. The food packages contained non-perishables (pasta, rice, flour, orzo, oil, etc.), and were provided to financially weakened families and single households. In total, around 360 food packages were distributed, […] The post HRF distributes meals for 220 people in need in Athens, Greece appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece taps first climate change minister after summer wildfires
Greece has created its first-ever ministerial post to solely handle climate change in the wake of this summer’s devastating wildfires — and it’s bringing in a former EU crisis manager expert to ...
Europe-NATO Ties No Longer Efficient in Solving Afghan, Other Issues, EU Parliamentarian Says
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - A US-led NATO has exhausted its strategic role in Europe in terms of coordinating efforts to intervene in major challenges worldwide, Athanasios Konstantinou, a Greek independent member of the European Parliament, told Sputnik, citing the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan as an example of the alliance's failure.
A Youth in Limbo: The story of an Afghan refugee in Greece
An aspiring teenage rapper from Afghanistan is stranded in Athens.
Volunteers Clean Up Sea at Sacred Greek Island of Delos
Dozens of volunteers came together over the weekend in the Aegean island of Delos to clean the sea area of rubbish. Members of the All for Blue non-profit organization recovered from the bottom of the sea more than a ton of plastic, metal, glass and other rubbish which were separated by type to be recycled. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Mikis Theodorakis’ Body Lies in State at Athens Cathedral
A crowd of people started to gather outside the chapel of the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Monday, to pay their respects to the late composer Mikis Theodorakis, whose body was brought to the chapel at 15:00 on Monday afternoon and lies in state for three days. The public will be able to visit and pay […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
JetClass appoints APG Hellas as GSA in Greece
… its General Sales Agent in Greece, further reinforcing its commitment to … its kind b2b tool in Greece, in turn expanding our network …
Hundreds wait to pay respects to Greek composer Theodorakis
… arrival of the body of Greek composer and politician Mikis Theodorakis … on the southern island of Crete. But a dispute over … pending resolution of the dispute. Greece’s national broadcaster said a … late composer is flown to Crete. The church service and burial …
44 cases of fake vaccination certificates handed to prosecutor; scandal with fake rapid tests?
Forty-four cases of fake certificates of vaccination against Covid-19 issued were handed to the public prosecutor of Karditsa, northern Greece, on Monday, a health official said. The scandal was discovered when some printed vaccination certificate did not have a doctor’s signature and an official seal. Governor of the 5th Health District Fotis Seretis said the … The post 44 cases of fake vaccination certificates handed to prosecutor; scandal with fake rapid tests? appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Atena Medical Center, a multidisciplinary clinic with 100% Greek capital, to bring a plus of quality on the market of medical services in Bucharest
The official inauguration of Atena Medical Center, a multidisciplinary clinic offering premium medical services, with 100% Greek capital will take place on September 23rd. The diversity and professionalism of the medical team of the clinic which is located in Primaverii, a central area of Bucharest, guarantee the optimal diagnostic... The post Atena Medical Center, a multidisciplinary clinic with 100% Greek capital, to bring a plus of quality on the market of medical services in Bucharest appeared first on Nine O' Clock.
Ultimate Guide: What Are the Best Greek Islands to Visit in October?
Can you actually visit some of the most popular Greek islands and avoid the crowds by planning a trip to Greece in October? Yes, you can!
Body of Greek composer Theodorakis to lie in state
The body of Greek composer and politician Mikis Theodorakis is to lie in state in a chapel of Athens Cathedral for three days from Monday afternoon, a day earlier than originally planned. The move ...
Greece begins administering COVID vaccines outside churches
Greece has begun administering vaccinations for COVID-19 outside churches in a pilot program recently announced by the government as a means of encouraging more people to get the shots.
Greece Appoints Former Cyprus Commissioner Stylianides to Cabinet
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appointed Christos Stylianides, a former European Commissioner of Cyprus, to take over leadership of the new Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry on Monday. The new ministry was set up to manage crises and natural disasters, such as the terrible fires experienced by the country in August. The position of Deputy […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win
… Sunday drew 1-1 with Greece, host Spain on Wednesday, while … Sweden travel to Greece. Lewandowski strikes twice as Poland …
Running for a Good Cause: ‘Olympic Day Run GREECE’ Joins Forces with ‘The Smile of the Child’
The organizers of the ‘Olympic Day Run GREECE’ event have launched a special collaboration with ‘The Smile of the Child’ organization.
Greece: Which regions are under 'partial lockdowns'? Warning for holidaymakers
GREECE has imposed "partial" lockdowns in certain regions due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus. How will the rules impact holidaymakers?
After Family Battle Resolved, Theodorakis Will be Buried on Crete
The news came from GREECE'S KKE Communist party with which he had a fractured relationship both as a devout member but who had jumped ship to be elected as ...
Big September Dilemmas for Mitsotakis, SYRIZA in the Wings
The Central Board of Jewish Communities in GREECE quoted the health minister as having said then, commenting on a reference to the Nazi Auschwitz death ...
Norwich could be as hot as Greece this week with highs of 27C
Norwich could be as hot as Greece this week with temperatures set to reach 27C. Forecaster for Weatherquest, Adam Dury, said city-goers can expect lots of sunny spells and warmer temperatures. ...
‘World’s largest lead-acid battery output’ planned in Greece
Manufacturer Sunlight plans to invest €30 million to add 1.3 GWh of annual production capacity of lead-acid products by the third quarter of next year. The company will also devote €20 million to ...
Powerful winds disrupt maritime traffic in the Aegean Sea
Powerful north-eastern winds blowing with intensity of up to 8-9 Beaufort have caused disruption to maritime traffic in the Aegean Sea on Monday. According to state-run news agency amna disrupted are some ferry and catamaran commercial lines. The Agia Marina-Nea Styra ferry was not running on Monday. Catamaran ‘Flying Cat 3’ did not set sail … The post Powerful winds disrupt maritime traffic in the Aegean Sea appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Vassilis Kourtakis has died – His name is synonymous with Greek retsina
His constant monitoring of European wine developments also led him to make a decisive contribution to the establishment of the European Commission of Wine (C.E.E.V.) ...
Ex-EU commissioner named Greek civil protection minister
Greece appointed its first civil protection minister on Monday in a broad revamp of its civil defense mechanisms following sharp criticism of the ...
Karachev whistles in Greece
Russian Sergei Karachev was appointed to direct the match between National Greece and its Swedish counterpart in the context of the 4th match of the 2nd group of the World Cup qualifiers. After the ...
Rafale fighters formed the Greek flag over the Acropolis (beautiful photos)
They took part in the "Athens Flying Week" and said goodbye to Greece this morning
Rangers in Filip Helander injury sweat as Sweden star is doubt for Greece World Cup qualifier
RANGERS could be without Old Firm goal hero Filip Helander for this weekend’s visit to St Johnstone. The Sweden centre-back sat out Sunday’s win over Uzbekistan after picking up an ...
After huge wildfires, Greece creates climate crisis ministry
Greece’s center-right government has created a new ministry to address the impact of climate change and named former European Union commissioner Christos Stylianides as minister.
GREEK Australians in the running for CEO and Influencer of the Year Awards
Here's some more information about the GREEK Australian finalists: Ben Vasiliou, Youth Projects: Ben Vasiliou is CEO of Youth Projects and is committed to ...
Removal of GREEK, Latin at Princeton Sparks Debate on Classics in the US
The recent decision by Princeton University to remove GREEK and Latin for Classics majors to combat – what it called- institutional racism, has sparked a ...
Vodafone Greece adds Samsung foldables, smartwatch to offer
Vodafone Greece announced the commercial availability of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip 3 5G smartphones in Vodafone stores and e-shops. At the same time, the Vodafone retail chain ...
Stylianides appointed minister in Greece
Greece on Monday announced the appointment of former Cypriot European humanitarian aid and crisis management commissioner Christos Stylianides as head of the new civil protection ministry. Stylianides ...
GREECE'S Mytilineos to sell two solar farms in Romania to Enel Green Power
GREECE'S Mytilineos to sell two solar farms in Romania to Enel Green Power. Photo: Pixabay. BUCHAREST (Romania), September 6 (SeeNews) - Greek industrial ...
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On This Day In 1955, The Constantinople Riots Begin
The Constantinople pogrom, also known as the Constantinople riots, Septemvriana and September events, was an organised mob attack directed at the city's GREEK ...
Inflation jump will not last
The Bank of GREECE anticipates zero inflation for this year and 1% for 2022, against a European Central Bank projection for 1.9% in the eurozone in 2021 and 1.5 ...