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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Tampa man helps rebuild Greek Orthodox Church destroyed on 9/11

Pete Karamitsanis, a builder, architect and parishioner with St. John's Greek Orthodox Church in South Tampa, was asked to help oversee the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church after it ...


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President honours firefighters who went ‘above and beyond’ in Greece

In a special ceremony Thursday evening, President Nicos Anastasiades thanked the Cypriot firefighting mission deployed to Greece last month for going “above and beyond,” adding that their ...


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US citizen Travelling to Greece from Bangladesh

I have been planning to visit turkey/ Greece for over a year now. I am a US citizen, fully vaccinated. My initial plan was to convert a layover into a stayover. We were supposed to visit Bangladesh ...


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COVID-19 Vaccination Centers Coming to GREEK Universities

ATHENS – Students required to be free of the Coronavirus to attend classes when they resume, vaccination centers will be set up at GREEK ...


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Flaming Cheese. It's How a GREEK Dinner in Chicago Begins.

Foods cooked in this small pan become saganaki (-aki is a diminutive suffix in GREEK, somewhat like the “y” of Davey or Danny). There are many types ...


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St. George annual GREEK Festival starts Sept. 10

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – On Friday, September 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the St. George GREEK Orthodox Church will hold its 45th Annual GREEK ...


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Italgas named preferred bidder for GREEK gas grid

Italgas outbid EP Investment Advisors · Italian firm increased bid to 733 mln euros · A GREEK court of auditors will need to approve the deal.


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‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Star Michael Constantine Captured the Dignity of Immigrant Fathers

AF archive / Alamy Stock PhotoMichael Constantine had already won his Emmy more than three decades before he played Kostas “Gus” Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. From the moment the ...


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Tour Ancient Olympia Virtually from Home Via New Digital Platform

With today’s technology, there is no need to feel cooped up at home nowadays when we can easily take a virtual tour through history — even going back in time to the glory days of Ancient Greece to Olympia — through a new digital platform. Made possible and created by the Athens Macedonian News Agency, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Anti-Vaxxer General Quits Greek Military Hospital Chief's Post

GREECE has a small but hard-core contingent of anti-vaxxers who don't believe the shots are safe or effective, will alter their DNA or are part of ...


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Save The Whales: Greenpeace Denounces Drilling Plans Off Crete

GREECE'S plans to drill for energy in the sea south of Crete would endanger whales, the environmentalist group Greenpeace said, trying to stir the ...


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Iconic GREEK composer Theodorakis laid to rest with huge Crete funeral

GREEK composer Mikis Theodorakis directs his orchestra during a rehearsal at the ancient Herodium Atticon theater at the steps of Acropolis, in Athens ...


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Maria Sakkari beats Pliskova to reach semi-finals in US Open

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari has risen to number 13 in the world, a record WTA ranking for Greek women’s tennis, after defeating number four seed Karolina Pliskova in two straight sets to reach the semi-finals in the US Open. In an impressive game on Wednesday, Sakkari showed command of the court and her powerful … The post Maria Sakkari beats Pliskova to reach semi-finals in US Open appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Mini Lockdown in Argolida, Evrytania; extension in 5 regional units (Covid-Map)

Greece’s Civil Protection imposed a mini lockdown to the regional units of Argolida, Peloponnese, and Evrytania, Epirus, with the aim to contain the spread of the coronavirus. At the same time, they extended the restrictions in the regional units of Achaia, Ilia and Messinia in Peloponnese, of Heraklio on the island of Crete as well … The post Mini Lockdown in Argolida, Evrytania; extension in 5 regional units (Covid-Map) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek supermarket owners pledge to avoid passing on price hikes to consumers

They met with Minister Georgiadis


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GREEK carrier Aegean's passenger traffic jumps 70% in July-August

ATHENS — Greece's largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Thursday its passenger numbers rose 70% in July and August compared to the same period ...


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Charlotte's popular GREEK Festival now a drive-thru event due to surge in COVID-19 cases

The Yiasou GREEK Festival, which runs from Sept. 9 - Sept. 12, began in 1978 and since then has become one of Charlotte's largest cultural events.


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Greece Mourns at Funeral of Great Composer and Patriot Mikis Theodorakis

Late composer Mikis Theodorakis, whose music came to define Greece and the Greek identity in the eyes of the world, was buried at the village of Galata in Crete on Thursday. Theodorakis’ father and brother are also buried there. Earlier, thousands of mourners filled the streets of the city of Chania, as the coffin containing […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Cyprus FinMin travels to Slovenia for Eurogroup, then to Greece for Thessaloniki International Fair

Cyprus Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides travels to Slovenia on Thursday where he will take part in the informal Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings on Friday followed by a visit to Greece on Saturday ...


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ECHR rejects GREEK request for interim measures against mandated vaccinations

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said on Thursday it had rejected requests from GREEK healthcare workers to apply interim measures ...


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Greece – 36.7% of SMEs face the fear of being shut down

The percentages of enterprises that have restricted and/or no liquidity remain high, as well. Specifically, 4 out of 10 small and very small enterprises (42.4%) have cash available for a maximum of ...


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Greece risks losing EU funds as Brussels demands control over migrant pushbacks

GREECE is at risk of losing its EU funds over its reluctance to allow independent observers to accompany coastguards on their missions in the Mediterranean Sea, according to officials.


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Michael Constantine, quien interpretó al papá en ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’, falleció a los 94 años

… exitosa película “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, murió la semana pasada … película independiente “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. En esa película, Constantine … corta duración “My Big Fat Greek Life”. La familia de … estrella de “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. “Actuar con él …


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Thousands gather for Crete burial of composer Theodorakis

GREECE'S president, prime minister, head of the opposition party and other politicians attended the service along with Theodorakis' family. Theodorakis was as ...


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Seven of Michael Constantine's Best Moments in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'

Michael Constantine, best known as father-of-the-bride Gus from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," died on August 31 at age 94.


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DNA confirms identity of Romanian woman Monika buried under concrete

A DNA examination has confirmed that the body found buried under concrete belonged to missing 42-year-old Romanian woman Monika Gius. The body was found last week in Kyparissia, south Peloponnese, when the home owner noticed  cement of different color in the house yard. The house owners visited the house as they wanted to refurbish it. … The post DNA confirms identity of Romanian woman Monika buried under concrete appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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SEX MAP OF THE WORLD: "GREEK Men Are The Best In Bed"

“GREEK men were recently found to be the best in bed – boosted by a healthy Mediterranean diet of grilled fish, olive oil and feta cheese,” the London-based ...


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GREECE: Apartment prices up 4.6% in Q2 2021

ATHENS -- The annual rate of change in apartment prices for the entire country stood at 4.6 pct in the second quarter of 2021, the Bank of GREECE ...


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Cold Air Over GREECE, Italy to Bring More Unseasonally Low Temperatures

ATHENS -- A "lake" of cold air in the middle troposphere above GREECE and Italy will continue to bring unseasonally low temperatures for the time ...


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American Friends of the Jewish Museum of GREECE Send Greetings for High Holy Days

Dear Friend of the Jewish Museum of GREECE,. All of us at AFJMG hope that you and your family are well as you prepare for The High Holidays in this ...


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Greece bids farewell to Mikis Theodorakis: Huge crowd in Chania (photos)

The body of our great composer arrived at the port of Souda, shortly after 07:00 in the morning.


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Who is Maria Sakkari’s boyfriend Konstantinos Mitsotakis – son of the Greek Prime Minister?

MARIA SAKKARI is looking to reach her first Grand Slam final as she takes on Britain’s Emma Raducanu in the US Open semi-final. And the Greek will have plenty of support in her ...


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Greek Yogurt Market Assessment and Key Insights Analyzed Till 2030

The report covers various factors affecting the Greek Yogurt market. FMI provides in-depth insights into the market. It presents the study in a coherent chapter-wise [...] The post Greek Yogurt Market ...


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'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Star Michael Constantine Passes Away At 94 In Massachusetts

Emmy-winning legendary actor Michael Constantine has passed away at the age of 94 at his Reading, Massachusetts home on August 31, his agent informed Deadline.


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Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live at the Greek Theatre

Stevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Live’s event in Los Angeles to help raise money and make a plea for more COVID-19 vaccine doses worldwide.


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GREEK Cyprus removes book praising Atatürk from curriculum

The GREEK Cypriot administration instructed schools to completely withdraw a textbook from the curriculum after teachers were told to rip out a page ...


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A look into GREEK rush week

These GREEK organizations pride themselves on their brotherhood, sisterhood, philanthropy and their ability to allow students to lead. While GREEK life presents ...


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Turkey condemns GREEK Cyprus over Atatürk textbook controversy

Turkish officials condemned the GREEK Cypriot education ministry's instructions to tear out pages mentioning Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the ...


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GREECE'S Biggest Lottery Company Made Huge Profits In First Half Of 2021

OPAP, the biggest gaming and lottery company in GREECE, on Wednesday said its net revenue GGR rose 12.2% to 570.1 million euros in the first half of 2021, ...


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Nia Vardalos pays sweet tribute to My Big Fat Greek Wedding's Michael Constantine after his death

My Big Fat Greek Wedding's Nia Vardalos has paid loving tribute to co-star Michael Constantine following the news of his death, aged 94. The late actor took on the role of Gus Portokalos, father to ...


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Casa Cook unveils hotel on Greek island Samos

A new Casa Cook boutique hotel will open on the Greek island of Samos in May 2022. Casa Cook was one of the Thomas Cook brands acquired by Chinese conglomerate the Fosun Tourism Group in December 2019 ...


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Almost 30% of All Tree Species in the Wild are Facing Extinction

Almost 30% of tree species in the wild are facing extinction, according to a report published by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International. The group’s report, entitled “the State of the World’s Trees,” concluded that 17,510 out of Earth’s 58,497 documented tree species are increasingly threatened by extinction. That amount converts to a shocking 29.9% of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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‘King of the Waltz’ André Rieu Bids Spectacular Farewell to Theodorakis

Known to millions around the world as the “King of the Waltz” André Rieu posted a tribute video to Mikis Theodorakis on Facebook that has exceeded 4 million views in a few days. “Thank you Mikis Theodorakis for your wonderful music! You will be greatly missed!,” Rieu wrote, as his orchestra is playing Zorba, the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Scene with Sabine: Exploring the magical Greek island of Patmos

Patmos is a jet-setter’s haven with a strong social pulse, but Sabine Getty prefers to tap into its natural beauty to recharge ...


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Maria Sakkari and Her Golden GREEK Shoulder Power into US Open Semis

Maria Sakkari – the GREEK with the golden shoulder – put forth a phenomenal serving performance and sailed past No.4-seeded Karolina Pliskova, 6-4, ...


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Mikkelsen headlines WRC2 entry in GREECE

Andreas Mikkelsen is back to try and extend his WRC2 lead at the EKO Acropolis Rally GREECE this week (9 - 12 September). The Škoda Fabia Rally2 challenger ...


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On 36th wedding anniversary, Nigeria’s ambassador to Greece advises young persons about marriage

… Akinkugbe, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Greece, has advised young Nigerians to …


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72nd Long Beach Greek Festival celebrates culture with first in-person event in two years

… the community.” Traditional Greek foods are served at … the Long Beach Greek Festivals, including souvlaki kalamaki … participated in the traditional Greek dances, including the Hasapiko … performance. Vendors offered traditional Greek beverages like kafé, …


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Establishment of farm estates, Greek gifts of fatal Trojan horses -Afenifere

Ebiseni, however, warned that “the state governments and concerned citizens, should be wary of the proverbial Greek gifts of fatal Trojan horses being dangled before them by the government which ...


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One year on from the Moria fire: 96% refugees supported by IRC in Lesvos, Greece continue to experience depression

One year since fires destroyed the Moria camp, new IRC data highlights how the European Union's string of broken promises have devastated the mental health of people trapped on the Greek islands. In ...


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