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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Greek Ex-Fire Chief Faces Coverup Charges in Deadly Mati Fire

GREEK Ex-Fire Chief Faces Coverup Charges in Deadly Mati Fire. Ευρωκίνηση. Photo from the disaster of Mati, one year later. (Photo by Eurokinissi).


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Central Greek city Trikala tests drone drug delivery to remote area

Central GREEK city Trikala tests drone drug delivery to remote area. Trikala is the first city in Greece to conduct a successful drone flight ...


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The Haunting Wreck of Cruise Ship “Mediterranean Sky” Near Athens

From its glory days as a cruise ship, to its current rusty resting place in Elefsina, the “Mediterranean Sky” has had quite a journey. It is one of the best known shipwrecks in Greece, but the looks of it over the last 19 years haunts the eye. Originally named the “City of York,” it was […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece, Cyprus and Egypt call on Turkey to abstain from provocations

… issued after the 9th Greece-Cyprus-Egypt Trilateral Summit, … the continuous violations of Greek national airspace and territorial … activities in areas falling within Greece’s continental shelf, in … people of Cyprus, both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, …


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Hope for decision on ferry to Greece early next year

… submit bids for a Cyprus-Greece ferry link – discontinued some 20 … link between Cyprus and the Greek port of Piraeus fell flat … maritime connection between Cyprus and Greece has been inactive since 2000 …


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Beijing Winter Games Organisers Receive Olympic Torch in Greece

… Greece - PHOTOS The ceremonies were considerably reduced this year, as Greek … authorities cancelled the traditional six-day torch relay across Greece … Segodnya“ greece, 2022 … Greek authorities cancelled the traditional six-day torch relay across Greece …


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Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Jointly Condemn Turkey's 'Illegal Activities' in Eastern Mediterranean

… -eastern-mediterranean-1090042358.html Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Jointly … the continuous violations of Greek national airspace and … after the meeting of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, … after the meeting of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, …


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Greek Parliament President Says Building Sound, Earthquake Checked

“Every modernization project that has been done in the GREEK Parliament has improved and enhanced the structural integrity of the building,” he ...


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Greek Migration Ministry Rejects Claims By NGOs Over Food And Money For Asylum Seekers

All asylum applicants in housing units on the GREEK islands and the mainland receive “three meals and drinkable water” as of October 1, ...


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Homemade Greek Pastry for Your Holiday Events!

Homemade GREEK Pastry for Your Holiday Events! ... Order Now! Spanakopita, Tiropita, Baklava and more! Pickup dates: Nov. 19 and 20 at 313 Dividend ...


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Egyptian, US, Greek, Spanish navies carry out joint drills

The Egyptian Naval Forces carried out naval drills with their US, GREEK, and Spanish counterparts. The joint naval exercises aim to enhance the ...


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Joint Declaration issued after the 9th Greece-Cyprus-Egypt Trilateral Summit

The leaders of GREECE, Cyprus and Egypt have called on Turkey to abstain, in a consistent and sincere manner, from provocations and unilateral ...


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Greek Firefighting Season Ends as Many Aircraft Head to Australia for Season

The GREEK firefighting season came to a close this week as crews from all over the world began the process of packing their aircraft to return ...


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Greek sports journalist: Bucks are favorites to repeat

Stavrou, who was the only member of the GREEK media to travel to Wisconsin for last summer's NBA finals, is back in town to cover Tuesday's ring ...


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Greek-Canadian Kyrou, Scores 2 Apiece in 2nd as Blues Top Coyotes 7-4

"A lot of GREEK salads and chicken souvlakis." Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist, and Shayne Gostisbehere added three assists for the ...


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Spain Tightens Entry Rules for Travellers From Finland & Several Regions of Czechia, Poland ...

Region of GREECE: Central GREECE; Region of Italy: Aosta. In line with Spain's current entry rules, all travellers reaching the latter's territory ...


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PM: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt unite in condemning Turkey’s actions in region

GREECE, Cyprus and Egypt are joined in condemning Turkey's activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, ...


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Egypt, Greece and Cyprus sign deal to link power grids

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus on Tuesday signed a major agreement to link their electricity grids, a move that Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El Sisi described as a first step towards connecting the three ...


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Greece sets record in renewable energy sources index, EY report

Greece ranked 24th among the top 40 global markets in renewable energy sources, a record-high performance for the country, Ernst & Young said in a report. EY made particular mention of the latest renewables tender held in May offering contracts with a total power of 350MW for solar projects up to 20MW and an average […] The post Greece sets record in renewable energy sources index, EY report appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greece a steadfast and reliable partner of NATO

“Greece is a steadfast, reliable and dependable partner of NATO. We have always been committed to the fundamental common values and ideals of the Alliance and we take initiatives through which cohesion and unity are promoted,” stated Defence Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos on Tuesday, inaugurating the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence Centre of Excellence (IAMD […] The post Greece a steadfast and reliable partner of NATO appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Cyprus President Anastasiades: Turkey will also gain from a just solution to the Cyprus issue

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, in statements on Tuesday after the completion of the ninth Greece-Cyprus-Egypt Trilateral Summit in Athens, sent a clear message to Turkey, which he urged to understand that it also stands to gain from a solution of the Cyprus issue that is based on the correct principles. “The new Turkish-Cypriot position calling […] The post Cyprus President Anastasiades: Turkey will also gain from a just solution to the Cyprus issue appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Athens International Boat Show 8-12 December 2021 at Metropolitan Expo

The preparation of the renewed exhibition for the boat and the sea, ATHENS INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, continues at an intensive pace. Athens International Boat Show, the leading maritime exhibition in Greece, will take place from Thursday 8 to Sunday 12 of December 2021, in a new venue, Metropolitan Expo. This year, the nautical event of […] The post Athens International Boat Show 8-12 December 2021 at Metropolitan Expo appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Calabrian Greek, a Language on the Brink of Extinction

There are two minority Greek languages officially recognized in Italy’s south. Greko and Griko — both spoken by the “Calabrian Greeks” — are both timeless testaments to the ancient Greeks’ colonization of southern Italy in the 8th and 7th centuries B.C., some 2,700 years ago. Now, both languages find themselves on the brink of extinction, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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People of Service and Courage to be Honored by Oxi Day Foundation

The Oxi Day Foundation announced recently the honorees that will receive the Oxi Service and Courage Awards and Calamos Service Award on October 28, on the anniversary of the historic “Oxi” (No) Greece said in 1940 to the fascist designs of Italy’s Mussolini. Each year, the Foundation carries out its signature event — the Annual […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Chef is Hollywood Star Scarlett Johansson’s Confidant

Greek chefs are celebrated around the world, so it’s no surprise that one of them is friends  with actress Scarlett Johansson. Dimitris Siasiaridis, a successful owner of four Paris restaurants, has become the occasional confidant of the two-time Academy Award nominee. Speaking to Greek TV last week, Siasiaridis said that he met Johansson in 2014, through […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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New Covid-19 Cases in Greece Continue to Rise

Greece confirmed a recent high of 3,739 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, with 12 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on Tuesday. Since the pandemic began, Greece has confirmed 700,959 infections. In the confirmed cases of the last 7 days, 124 infections […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Boulder Comes Crashing Down And Smashes Into Moving Car In Greece, Leaves No Injuries

Well, this nightmare turned into a frightening reality for a couple in Greece when a large boulder rock landed on the bonnet of their car while driving through the mountains.. The incident occurred on ...


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Greek Myths: A New Retelling, with drawings by Chris Ofili

Greek myths deal with the hard basic facts of the human condition, they are fantastical but they still are important to us, you only have to look at the explosion retellings that are now so hugely ...


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No casualties: Powerful earthquake rocks Greece, Cyprus and Turkey

Two powerful quakes rattled Crete in recent weeks, killing one person and damaging buildings. A Greek seismologist said that Tuesday’s quake came from a different African fault and no aftershocks were ...


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Piraeus port deal intensifies Greek unease over China links

Beijing cements control of key EU infrastructure but locals say they have not seen the investment they expected ...


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Top 10 Greek islands foreign tourists prefer for vacation (new survey)

Most foreign tourists when visiting Greece want to spend some days on two or three popular islands. These islands are usually Mykonos, Santorini, and possibly Crete. Santorini is known for its ...


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Jeffrey Payat: Greece is clearly one of the US’s closest allies

“Greek-US relations are at their peak, but not at the top” said US Ambassador Jeffrey Payat, citing a senior Washington official who participated in the two countries’ 3rd Strategic Dialogue. This means, as he explained, that there is a clear sense on both sides that we are in a very positive moment in terms of […] The post Jeffrey Payat: Greece is clearly one of the US’s closest allies appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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PM Mitsotakis: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt scheme ‘a beacon of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean’

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday called the trilateral cooperation scheme established by Greece, Cyprus, Egypt “a beacon of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean,” in joint statements with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi after the 9th Trilateral Summit of the three countries held in Athens. He said it acted […] The post PM Mitsotakis: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt scheme ‘a beacon of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean’ appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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“The role of Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean” by the Center for European Policy Analysis

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias participated in the online event organized by the Center for European Policy Analysis about “Greece’s role in the Eastern Mediterranean”. The discussion, which was recorded during Mr Dendias’ recent visit to Washington, was moderated by Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis. In his speech, […] The post “The role of Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean” by the Center for European Policy Analysis appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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 The process of including the project of the Electrical Interconnection Greece – Egypt in the PCI list has commenced

Copelouzos Group took an important step towards the maturity of the project of the Electrical Interconnection between Greece and Egypt (GREGY – Green Energy Interconnector) by submitting a full application for its inclusion in the ten-year Development Plan of the European Energy Networks (TYNDP 2022). Its inclusion in TYNDP 2022 will be the first necessary […] The post  The process of including the project of the Electrical Interconnection Greece – Egypt in the PCI list has commenced appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greece pledges to link Egypt to European Union’s energy market

The connection would happen through an underwater cable that carries electricity across the Mediterranean sea.


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Greece's Diana to list spin-off for older bulkers on the Nasdaq

US-listed bulker company Diana Shipping said on Tuesday it will spin off three of its older vessels in a separate vehicle with a view to list the new ...


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Godfathers Banned at Sicily Baptisms Due to Mafia Exploitation Fears

Catholic church leaders have banned the naming of baptismal godparents in one Italian diocese amid concern that their role can be exploited by the Mafia. Earlier this month, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Catania, in Sicily, put a three-year pause on the naming of godfathers for infants. They claim many families enlist local power brokers […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Car carrying migrants crashes in Greece; 1 dead, 9 injured

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A vehicle carrying 10 migrants hoping to head from Greece north into the Balkans crashed in northern Greece overnight, leaving one person dead and nine injured, including ...


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Minister Calls on Greek Hoteliers to ‘Be Ready’ for Early Tourism Start in 2022

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias is encouraging the country’s hospitality providers to “be ready” to welcome tourists for the 2022 season as of March.


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El-Sisi: Egypt, Cyprus and Greece commit to Syria’s territorial integrity

… held between Egypt, Cyprus and Greece in Athens, Egyptian President Abdel …


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IEBC awards Greek company tender to print ballot papers

Chebukati says the company will print ballot papers to cater for the exact number of registered voters in next year’s polls.


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Tension and trauma for refugees in Greece

CBC’s Margaret Evans tells the stories of a coroner, a mufti and a fisherman all living through a border crisis in northern Greece — a country taking steps to keep refugees out.


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Searches for Greece Still Strong Among Fall Travelers

Demand for travel to Greece remains robust with all the more travelers choosing to visit in the fall, according to a study carried out by Tourix.


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USGS reports magnitude 6 earthquake in Eastern Mediterranean felt in Egypt, Lebanon

An earthquake struck off the Greek island of Karpathos early on Tuesday, shaking towns and cities across the eastern Mediterranean, witnesses and media said.There were no immediate reports of


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International round up: Floods in Greece and India result of ruined ecosystems

Devastating damage caused by wildfires in Greece this year has now given way to ­widespread flooding. More than 200 houses on the island of Evia—the site of some of the worst fires—were damaged by ...


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Greece earthquake: Tremors hit Levant and North Africa

An earthquake struck off Greece’s coast on Tuesday morning at around 8am local time, reportedly reaching cities in Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Israel and Palestine. The tremor, which is ...


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Cyprus, Greece, Egypt sign electricity agreement

Cyprus, Greece and Egypt on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on electricity interconnection, with the Greek premier calling the trilateral alliance among the three nations a “beacon ...


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Gov’t sources: Regional cooperation schemes are of strategic importance

The 9th Tripartite Greece-Egypt-Cyprus Summit to be held on Tuesday in Athens is expected to reaffirm the strategic importance that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attaches to the network of regional cooperation schemes, which are based on common perceptions on a number of critical issues, as well as the dynamics of cooperation in a number of […] The post Gov’t sources: Regional cooperation schemes are of strategic importance appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greek CEOs more optimist over economic and business prospects

Greek CEOs are more optimistic over developments in the economy and their company. The CEO General Index of economic sentiment rose to 188 points in the third quarter of 2021 despite concern over the impact of rising energy cost on economic recovery. Τhe current status index also rose to 179 points and the CEO expectation […] The post Greek CEOs more optimist over economic and business prospects appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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