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St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church
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Marlborough celebrates return of GREEK Festival
Anargyroi GREEK Orthodox Church in Marlborough. MARLBOROUGH – Performers danced as attendees enjoyed piles of GREEK entrees, pastries, beer and wine ...
UF 'GREEKS out' in September
Alyssa May, GREEK Council President and Vice President of Internal Relations for UF Panhellenic Association has been a member of GREEK Life for ...
Greece Has the Lowest Pupil-Teacher Ratio in Europe
Greece has the lowest pupil-teacher ratio in the European Union with an average of 8.7 pupils per teacher, according to a study published by the EU’s statistical body Eurostat on Tuesday. According to the study, the average number of pupils per teacher at the primary level decreased slightly from 13.6 in 2018 to 13.5 in 2019. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Wales v Estonia, Northern Ireland v Switzerland: World Cup qualifying – clockwatch!
* Updates from tonight’s World Cup qualifying games * Gareth Bale warns Wales to take Estonia seriously * Get in touch! Email Scott with your thoughts on tonight’s matches 8.39pm BST I’LL LEVEL WITH YOU; IT’S NOT SHAPING UP TO BE A CLASSIC EVENING OF WORLD CUP QUALIFYING. The status of 17 November 1993 remains a while yet. Related: The forgotten story of … 17 November 1993 | Rob Smyth 8.38pm BST _Group B __Greece 0-0 Sweden __Kosovo 0-1 Spain_ _GROUP C__ __Italy 4-0 Lithuania__ Northern Ireland 0-0 Switzerland_ Continue reading...
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, following his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, Nicu Popescu (Chisinau, 08.09.2021)
Good afternoon, dear Minister, dear Nicu.Thank you so much for hosting me in Chisinau today. I think in this year that we are celebrating the 200 years of independence, this is a great place for a Greek Foreign Minister to be. This is the second time I meet the Moldovan Foreign Minister in the space of just three months. I met your predecessor at the margins of the Conference of the Global Coalition in Rome. There has not been such a frequency of meetings for years. The last Greek Foreign Minister to be here was in 2014.This is not something that we can be proud of.And the fact that now we meet much more often speaks for itself. It underlines the importance we attach to our relationship with Moldova. And also may I add so, it is a pity that it took so long. We want to have strong relations based on our very strong historical ties and traditionally friendly relations. The Greek people living in Moldova and the Moldovan people in Greece constitute a connecting tie, a bridge, between our two countries. The Agreement on Social Security to be signed here today will certainly improve the working conditions for both Communities. Unfortunately, our economic ties do not reflect the level of our relations. In order to remedy this situation, we should convene as soon as possible the Joint Ministerial Committee, which has not met since 2016. We are working closely together in the context of International Organisations. We are grateful for your support of our candidature for a position in the UN Security Council. And we look forward to expand our cooperation in the context of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. Today, we discussed also the issue of Transdniestria. Greece, as a principle, fully supports the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Moldova. However, today, the main focus of our discussion was Moldova’s European perspective. We believe that the EU-Moldova Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area should be implemented to their fullest extent, to create solid results for the Moldovan economy and the Moldovan society.We are ready and willing to provide technical assistance in order to help Moldova carry out the necessary reforms, which we discussed before. We are here to support and assist the government of Moldova according to the expressed wishes of the society. Enhancing your European perspective will be beneficial not only for Moldova but for the stability in the region. In this vein, we encourage the EU’s Eastern partners to continue their efforts in strengthening institutions and promoting good governance. I take this opportunity also to encourage Moldova to align itself more closely with EU decisions and declarations on foreign policy issues. I took the liberty – as among friends the truth should always be mentioned and should be addressed - to say that we were particularly distressed that the previous government did not condemn the illegal Turkish actions in Cyprus.I hope that the new government, expressing the will of the Moldovan people, will do everything possible to approach the country to the EU. And, please allow me to say, openly and clearly, with all frankness, that the Greek government, the government of Prime Minister Mitsotakis, will be here to help you, as much as you wish and as much as we can, with your effort to join the EU. Let us hope that you will become a member sooner than later. Thank you so much.
GREEK University Police Force Delayed, Trained for Deployment
ATHENS – Putting police on GREEK university campuses as the New Democracy government vowed will be held off until the end of the year so that a ...
GREEK Festival kicks off Friday
PROUD PACKERS: Cranston GREEK Festival co-chairman Kevin Phelan and pastry chair Koula Rougas were busy this week packing away some of the 15,000 ...
Santorini's GREEK Grill lets you have it your way
At Santorini's GREEK Grill, you can watch your meal being custom-built the way you want it. Owner Sean Dehghani applied the assembly line concept ...
'Donkey' Business at GREEK Consulate
“PETA wants the GREEK government to stop treating these long-suffering donkeys as if they were taxis.” PETA—whose motto reads, in part, ...
Anti-Aging and Ancient GREEKS
Although medicine and healing were important in ancient Greece, anti-aging may have been considered unnatural by the ancient GREEKS.
Alex Eala barges into US Open juniors singles QF with rout of Greek foe
Alex Eala's quest for a third Grand Slam title remains alive as she edged out Greek Michaela Laki, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, in the Round of 16 of the 2021 US Open girls' singles tournament in New York City ...
Greece bids farewell to acclaimed composer Mikis Theodorakis
Greece bid final farewell on Wednesday to the country renowned composer Mikis Theodorakis who passed away last Thursday aged 96 Be ...
The Adorable Native Cat Breeds of Greece and Cyprus
Anyone who has visited Greece or Cyprus knows that both beautiful countries are home to many, many cats. Yet some people may be unaware that there are two distinct cat breeds, the Aegean cat and the Cyprus Cat, that are native to Greece and Cyprus. The Greek islands are particularly known for their adorable four-footed […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
George Bizos, Lawyer Who Saved Nelson Mandela, Honored in Greece
George Bizos, the Greek-South African human rights lawyer who fought apartheid and saved Nelson Mandela from a death sentence during the Rivonia Trial, died on September 9, 2020. In honor of the great lawyer, residents of Bizos’s hometown of Vasilitsi in Messinia, the Peloponnese, named the town’s main square “George A. Bizos” in memory of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Total Deaths with Coronavirus Surpass 14,000 in Greece
Total deaths with the coronavirus have surpassed 14,000 in Greece on Wednesday, as 37 people with Covid-19 died in the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 14,014. An overwhelming number — 95.4%– of those who have passed away with Covid-19 were over the age of 70 or suffered […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Stoiximan consolidation sees OPAP survive tough Greek winter
OPAP SA reveals solid progress for its business recording headline growth despite its lottery and VLT units being impacted by significant COVID-19 headwinds. Publishing its H1 trading results (period ...
The Greek nation bids farewell to beloved composer Mikis Theodorakis
A massive number of mourners gathered outside of Athens Cathedral today to bid farewell to the beloved composer Mikis Theodorakis, who died at age 96 and left a deep imprint on the Greek soul and ...
Abandoned island of dreams in Greece is totally destroyed
Enjoy a flight over the Island of Dreams or Pezonisi in Evia, a place with great prospects, but lost along the way. Just two hours from Athens there is an unknown, deserted island with deep blue, ...
Greek Fest In Greenlawn: Event Details
Greek food, dancing, vendors, games, rides, beer and more are on tap for Greek Fest 2021. Here is what you should know.
Greece reassures Serbia its position on Kosovo has not changed
Greece will stick to its position of not recognising Kosovo's statehood and has called on both Serbia and its former province to continue EU-facilitated talks, ...
Greek Maritime Golf Event Exceeds Expectations for 7th Year
The Greek Maritime Golf Event 2021 took place successfully for the seventh year at Costa Navarino in Messinia.
Top Priests Call on Humanity to Listen to the "Cry of Earth and Poor"
The leaders of the Catholic, Anglican and Greek Orthodox churches called on the global community to do more to protect the planet's future, dpa reported. With All, regardless of faith or worldview, should listen to the "cry of the earth and the poor," consider their behaviour and pledge meaningful sacrifices for the sake of the planet, according to a document signed by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin
Greek-American business expo, Hermes Expo, is back in NJ
The 30th Hermes Expo will take place on Wednesday, October 20, at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey. HNA’s Markos Papadatos has the scoop. Hermes Expo is a distinct networking platform that brings together businesses and professionals from various backgrounds and industries looking to expand their networks in the American marketplace. This October, […] The post Greek-American business expo, Hermes Expo, is back in NJ appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greek Maritime Golf Event: The maritime industry shined at the top golf tournament
The wonderful weather, the unique Messinian landscape, the 2 signature golf courses and the 17 maritime teams, composed the impressive scenery of the Greek Maritime Golf Event 2021. The top maritime ...
Greek shrine nears completion 20 years after 9/11
A ceremonial lighting on Sept. 10 will be a milestone for St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the only house of worship to be destroyed on 9/11. Long beset with bureaucratic and financial woes, the ...
Collective trauma and going to war: From Ancient Greece and Rome to September 11
On the outskirts of Grapevine, Texas, a town about 5 miles northwest of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, there’s a memorial dedicated to the 33 airline flight crew members who lost their ...
Frumpy Middle-aged Mom: What it’s like to drive in Greece
If I hadn’t hired Nikolai, I might have gone my entire life without ever meeting anyone who’d lived in Siberia.
Greece Gears Up for the Return of Historic Rally Acropolis
Greece is gearing up for Rally Acropolis, part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), which begins on Thursday, eight years after it was last held in the country. Greece discontinued the rally due to financial problems, caused by the decade-long financial crisis, but in 2020, the Greek government agreed to support the organizers financially. In […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Are Greek Letters Like Alpha or Zeta Trademark Protected?
We frequently see letters of the Greek alphabet used across culture. Everything from fraternities and sororities to variants of COVID-19 don names from the Greek alphabet. Although the letters of the Greek alphabet are thousands of years old and considered public domain, unique combinations of them are capable of being trademarked. As the presence of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Thousands Pay Last Respects to Mikis Theodorakis
Thousands of Greeks on Wednesday paid their last respects to Mikis Theodorakis, the world renowned composer, who died last week in Athens. After lying in state for three days, his body was carried out of the chapel of St. Eleftherios and taken to the Athens Cathedral amid applause from the crowd that had come to […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Kalash: A Tribe of Alexander the Great’s Descendants in Pakistan
The people of the Kalash tribe, who live in the Chitral district of Pakistan, believe they are descendants of Alexander the Great’s troops who settled in the area about 23 centuries ago. Numbering only about 4,000, their unique culture is in danger of extinction. The Kalash are a small ethnic and religious community with many characteristics […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek Startup CaptainBook Launches New Sales Platform for Tours and Activities
Greek startup CaptainBook has launched a new online platform for tourism providers to sell tours and activities in a more simple way.
Conflict between Turkey, Greece not inevitable: US envoy
A conflict between Greece and Turkey is not inevitable, said the US envoy to Athens on Tuesday. Speaking at an online panel, titled Changing Tides: Great Power Competition In the Eastern Mediterranean ...
Greek fires decimate honey sector, opening floodgates for cheap, fraudulent imports
The wildfires that swept across Greece this summer have decimated the country's beekeeping sector, leaving it vulnerable to a barrage of cheap and potentially fraudulent honey imports, ...
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church GreekFest goes online
The Charlottesville Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church is moving their annual Fall Festival online this year.
Public Trensport in Greece AccessibleOnly with Negative Coronavirus Test as of 13 September
The Greek authorities are introducing a … ship, train or domestic flights. Greece is also extending the current … duty phone: +30 231. The Greek authorities are introducing a mandatory … ship, train or domestic flights. Greece is also extending the current …
Greeks in USA raise $1million for wildfires victims, says Archbishop of America
Greek expatriates in the United States have raised $1 million to donate to the victims of August’s fires in Greece, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced on Tuesday. Elpidophoros made the announcement in Kardamyla, on the northern Aegean island of Chios, where a dinner was hosted in his honor. “The pollution of and attack on the … The post Greeks in USA raise $1million for wildfires victims, says Archbishop of America appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece’s new “pandemic”: 10 vaccination centers under scrutiny for fake certificates, tests
This seems to be the new “pandemic” in Greece: fake vaccination certificates and fake documents certifying illness with Covid-19. Authorities have taken under scrutiny at least ten vaccination centers across the country as denouncements keep coming in. Involved seem to be in the majority doctors, nursing personnel and administrative staff that either wanted to avoid … The post Greece’s new “pandemic”: 10 vaccination centers under scrutiny for fake certificates, tests appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece Weather Warning: Heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms; areas affected
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued a weather warning Wednesday noon, of heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms on September 8-9, 2021. On Wednesday, particularly affected will be the northern Evia and the Sporades island group, but also Thessaly, eastern Central Greece, western Crete and possibly central Macedonia. Thunderstorms are forecast to be intense in western Peloponnese. … The post Greece Weather Warning: Heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms; areas affected appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek shipowner takes Western Bulk to court over Covid-19 charter dispute
Iason Hellenic-backed owner wants the Norwegian company to pay nearly $2m after a dispute ended up with ship arrested ...
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ remarks at the teleconference of the Committees of Foreign Affairs and Defence of the Parliaments of the South of the EU on “Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and Libya” (Bucharest, 08.09.2021)
Good morning Mr. Chairman, good morning from the Greek Embassy in Bucharest. I would like to thank you for this very kind invitation. It is always a big pleasure to exchange views with the elected representatives of the peoples. As you know, I have been a member of the Greek Parliament now for almost seventeen years.And I attach particular importance to exchanging views with Parliamentarians. So it is such a great pleasure to have this exchange with Parliamentarians from EU Mediterranean countries. Nowadays, we witness a significant paradigm shift in our overall region. A shift that will have long-term consequences, not just for the immediate region, but for Europe as a whole. The traditional fault lines in the Mediterranean, such as Israelis versus Arabs, North versus South are becoming, as a matter of fact, completely irrelevant. Also as a result of the recent Abraham accords. Similarly, the geographical sub-divisions between Eastern, Central and Western Mediterranean are becoming increasingly blurred. To the point that they make almost no sense anymore. Moreover, the distinction between Mediterranean states, Middle Eastern States and Gulf states is also becoming a notion of the past. Furthermore, new actors are emerging in the region. In the not so distant future, we are going to witness a much more visible Chinese presence in the Mediterranean. And possibly -may I say hopefully- other states, such as India. However, the key change we are witnessing, and the major challenge we have to address, is the emergence of two distinct approaches.They are largely contradictory. On the one hand we have forces of stability, cooperation and prosperity. And on the other hand, the forces that try to destabilise the region. On the one hand, states like ours that adhere to international values and principles: respect for international law, Law of the Sea, the peaceful resolution of disputes and respect of sovereignty, territorial integrity and sovereign rights of states. These countries aim at developing regional understanding and cooperation. In order to address the common challenges that we all face. In this context, formal and informal multilateral frameworks that we see emerging are important.Their goal is to seek ways of increasing cooperation among the countries of the region.In order to discuss a wide variety of issues, including economy, energy, transport, civil protection, tourism and so on. This is the 21st Century approach to addressing the future of our region and the Mediterranean as a whole.However, there are, on the other side, some, fortunately –I have to say- few, states that remain stuck in the past. They refuse to see the light of the future. They believe and act, on the basis of ideas and policies that were applicable in the 19th century. These states try to redraw the map of the Mediterranean on the basis of illegal, artificial and completely irrational schemes. They disregard geography and they do contest borders. They wish to revive empires of the past. They have the ambition to bring back to life empires like the Ottoman Empire, that ruled most of the Eastern and Southern shores of the Mediterranean. In order to achieve their objectives, these countries, contrary to fundamental UN principles, threaten and occasionally use force against other states. They illegally deploy military forces, as Turkey has done in Cyprus, in Syria, in Libya. And they send proxies, mercenaries to do their bid. They do not hesitate to instrumentalise the plight of people fleeing from their home countries in order to blackmail the EU. These countries do not share our principles. They ignore international law. Through their actions, they risk further destabilizing a very fragile region. And they put at immediate risk the stability of our Southern neighbourhood and partners, such as Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia.But, they also risk the security, stability and prosperity of our own countries. And the well-being of our own societies. The question is how can we address this challenge. There is no silver bullet. But I would like to propose a three-fold approach. First of all, we, the European countries, have to show solidarity and support our partners in need. The Greek government, the government of Prime Minister Mitsotakis, is implementing this in practice. Just two days ago, I received in Athens the Libyan Foreign Minister. And yesterday I was in Tunisia.Greece donated 200,000 vaccines to Libya and a further 100,000 to Tunisia. Plus cargos with medical material.This is a concrete support to address the pandemic. But we also carried a political message to both North African countries.That we support the political processes seeking to bring local solutions for the benefit of local societies. In Libya, by holding elections as planned, and ensuring the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from the ground, including any kind of force.In Tunisia, by supporting the reforms, in line with the Constitution. Second, we need to erect a barrier to illegality and practices that do not have a place in the 21st century.We have to encourage the forces of moderation. In this context, we have to underline to Turkey that its current behaviour is totally unacceptable. And that unless Turkey changes its course, there will be repercussions. And, most important of all, we need to keep Turkey’s European perspective open. We should not close our door. But encourage those forces in the Turkish society that believe in a European future, in European ideals, in European principles. Last, but not least, we need to get our act together. The EU Mediterranean countries should join forces in order to push for a holistic European approach to the region. 25 years after the launching of the Barcelona process, the spirit – I am sorry to say – seems to be fading way. We have to reverse course and launch a European response to the Mediterranean challenges. I understand that all of the above is easier said than done. But unless we try, we cannot succeed.And success comes only by working together, at the level of governments, Parliaments and civil society.Thank you so much for your attention.
Ecclesiasticus: The Greek Text of Codex 248
Although it was not accepted into the Hebrew Bible and the original version is lost, its Greek translation is found in the Septuagint. The focus of this study by Cambridge scholar J. H. A. Hart ...
The Top 10 Greece Resort Hotels
From Santorini to Mykonos, these hotels in Greece are voted World's Best by Travel + Leisure readers. Plan your dream Greek vacation.
Greece Expects ‘Strong Recovery’ for Economy After GDP Jumps 16.2%
Greece’s economy took a turn for the better in the second quarter of the year, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greece’s Deportations and Returns Law comes into effect despite criticism
Law to speed up deportations, impose penalties on NGOs that carry out migrant rescue operations without permission - Anadolu Agency ...
‘I will see the ghosts of the dead forest for a long time’ – returning to Evia after the wildfires
Gideon Mendel has been photographing people returning home after the devastation of recent wildfires on the island of Evia in Greece. The work follows his earlier projects about people affected by wildfires in New South Wales, Australia, and flooding globally At the end of August, as part of my long-term work on the global climate emergency, I travelled to Evia in Greece to explore the impacts of the unprecedented fires that had devastated village communities and the ecology of the island. I chose not to chase the drama of the burning flames, but rather to seek out their aftermath. I encountered endless blackened landscapes and made these portraits of people whose lives have been destroyed by the fire they describe as a “burning hell”. I know that it was not easy for my subjects to return to their homes to be photographed, and for some this was the first time that they had stepped inside since the fire. However, I found that they embraced this moment of having their fractured situation witnessed and were keen to share their stories. I was moved by their openness to my camera after all the horrors of their recent experience. Visually I found that an eerily precise symmetry seemed to emerge from the unspeakable chaos of their ruined homes, many of which are situated in places of profound beauty. I hope that their gaze at the camera will provoke a visceral sense of the climate threat we all face. ELENI ALEXANDRIDI, ROVIES VILLAGE, ENGLISH TEACHER, 56 Continue reading...
The history of Greek life - and a viable future at the University of Iowa, if it exists
While philanthropy and the development of social and professional skills claim to be the purpose of Greek life on campus, that value-based ideal is tarnished by the reality of consistent sexual ...
Christian Leaders in First Ever Joint Statement Warn on “Climate Catastrophe”
The world’s Christian leaders have united to warn of the “catastrophic consequences” of climate change, saying now is a “critical moment” for the planet’s future. Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, released the joint statement ahead of November’s Cop26 climate summit. In […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.