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How the world sees Greece
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Archdiocesan Choir to Offer Christmas Concert December 18
The renowned Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir, youth choir and orchestra will present its 45th annual Cathedral Christmas concert, called “The Sounds of Christmas,” on Saturday December 18th, 2021 at 7:30PM. An online broadcast of “The Sounds of Christmas” concert will be available from December 23rd-December 26th. For those who would like to experience this beautiful event in person, tickets […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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3 town judges recused from DWI case of former Greece police chief Andrew Forsythe
The former police chiefs' DWI case will be waived to another town court. No date or location for the arraignment has been announced.
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Mastic tree resin is one of Greece's most valuable products. Just one kilogram can retail for $360.
Greece is famous for the production of mastiha, or mastic, a tree resin collected from mastic trees that flourish in the distinct climate of Chios. Just 1 kilogram can retail for about $350. Today, it ...
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Θεσσαλονίκη: Στη λίστα «Forbes 30 Under 30 Greece» δύο startuppers από τη Μακεδονία, οι Νίκος Χατζηβασιλειάδης και Σταύρος Αντωνιάδης
Αφουγκράστηκαν τις ανάγκες των νέων, γύρισαν την πλάτη στις δυσκολίες που γέννησε η πανδημία, άρπαξαν τις ευκαιρίες, εργάστηκαν σκληρά και κατάφεραν να ξεχωρίσουν, κερδίζοντας τη δική τους θέση στη λίστα «Forbes 30 Under 30 Greece», ανάμεσα σε κορυφαίους Έλληνες και Ελληνίδες αθλητές, επιστήμονες και επιχειρηματίες. Ο λόγος για δύο startuppers από τη Μακεδονία, τον Νίκο […] The post Θεσσαλονίκη: Στη λίστα «Forbes 30 Under 30 Greece» δύο startuppers από τη Μακεδονία, οι Νίκος Χατζηβασιλειάδης και Σταύρος Αντωνιάδης appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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Greece Wants to Move from Coal to Renewable Energy – Slowly
… Century to power electric plants, Greece’s New Democray governments plans … said it will happen in Greece. The country ranks among … , roughly 12 percent of Greece’s energy consumption came from … ,” Nikos Petrou, President of Greece’s Hellenic Society for the …
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COVID Shot Certificates in Greece Will Expire After Three Months
… booster shots are skyrocketing in Greece in fear of the rising … with verified health reasons, said Kathimerini. It wasn’t said what … months. The vaccines available in Greece now require two initial shots …
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NB of Greece; “Best Corporate Governance – Greece” award for 2021
National Bank of Greece (“NBG” or “the Bank”) … of the “Best Corporate Governance – Greece” award for 2021, by Capital … built with investors and the Greek society.” As the General Manager … governance arrangements, National Bank of Greece continues to set at the …
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Greek Cypriot arrested in north after unfurling Greek flag
A Greek Cypriot man was arrested in the north on Thursday after he unfurled a Greek flag over a monument just outside Varosha, the fenced-off part of Famagusta. Reports said passers-by spotted the man ...
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CEO Apologizes For Mass Zoom Firing: “I Blundered The Execution”
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg issued an apology on Wednesday after a video of him firing 900 of his employees over Zoom went viral. Garg expressed regret over the manner in which he laid off his employees in a letter he sent to his remaining employees. “I failed to show the appropriate amount of respect and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Mysterious “Hut” Appears on the Far Side of the Moon
The Chinese National Space Agency is investigating what it calls a “mysterious hut” discovered on the moon by their “Yutu 2” rover in October. The CNSA’s outreach program Our Space posted an image of the rover to Weixin for the first time on December 3. The Yutu 2 rover took the image of the object, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Looted Antiquities from Steinhardt Collection to be Returned to Greece
A total of 47 looted antiquities retrieved from the collection of billionaire Michael Steinhardt on Monday will be returned to Greece soon, the Greek Ministry of Culture stated on Thursday. Steinhardt has also accepted a lifetime ban from collecting antiquities as part of the plea agreement. The antiquities from Steinhardt’s collection that will be returned […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Town in Greece’s Mani Decorates Prickly Pear as Christmas Tree
The town of Areopolis in Greece’s Mani region in the southern Peloponnese has decorated a huge prickly pear, called fragosykia in Greek, to make it its signature Christmas tree. The prickly pear is widespread in Mani. The plant thrives easily, so it was used from ancient times not only as animal feed but also as […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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How Being Bilingual Affects Your Brain
Being bilingual or multilingual has been proven to have countless beneficial impacts on the brains of those who speak more than one language. According to recent data, most of the world’s population, or 43%, are bilingual, 40% are monolingual, and the rest are multilingual. Studies have shown that being bilingual comes with many more advantages […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greece recorded the biggest GDP growth rate in the Eurozone in Q3
Greece recorded the biggest GDP growth rate in the Eurozone in the third quarter of 2021 (+13.4%), Eurostat said. In an announcement, the EU executive’s statistics agency said that the Eurozone GDP grew 3.9% in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2020, while the EU GDP grew 4.1%. The GDP grew 14.4% […] The post Greece recorded the biggest GDP growth rate in the Eurozone in Q3 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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Kikilias: Tripling of cruiseship arrivals to Thessaloniki in 2022 vindicates strategy for cruise sector
A tripling of confirmed cruiseship arrivals to the city of Thessaloniki in 2022 justifies the government’s strategy for the cruise sector, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias stated on Thursday. “Our strategic aim at the tourism ministry is a sustainable growth model for cruises in Greece. Especially for Thessaloniki, the target is for the city’s port to […] The post Kikilias: Tripling of cruiseship arrivals to Thessaloniki in 2022 vindicates strategy for cruise sector appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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The Hellenic Initiative Raises More Than $2M To Aid Greece At Ninth Annual Gala
NEW YORK, December 8, 2021 — The Hellenic Initiative (THI) raised a spectacular USD $2 million+ at its Ninth Annual Fundraising Gala that took place on Saturday, December 4, 2021. THI is the leading nonprofit uniting the Greek diaspora and philhellenes internationally and raises awareness and capital for Greece. Held at Cipriani Wall Street, the Gala was back in […] The post The Hellenic Initiative Raises More Than $2M To Aid Greece At Ninth Annual Gala appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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Feature: Greek museum's teddy bear travels to China through children's book
In her fairytale "Once upon a time, a bear" which has been translated into Chinese and published by China's Hebei Children's Publishing House, the teddy bear wanders around the city in search of his ...
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COVID Pandemic Chills Greece’s Hopes for Winter Tourism
… the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) campaign for winter destinations across Greece … Added Tax (VAT) rates on Greek islands to be cut up …
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Culture Ministry: 47 ancient items returning to Greece
… 47 stolen antiquities to Greece. During the case it … antiquities illegally exported from Greece, which were included in … soon return to Greece originated from Central Greece, Crete, the Cyclades islands … of the objects from Greece. It searched for information …
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Who Were the Addressees of Pope's Spiritual and Political Messages in Greece?
POPE Who Were the Addressees of Pope's Spiritual and Political Messages in Greece? Sofia, December 9 (Petar Kadrev of BTA) - "Those who build walls will become prisoners of the walls they put up," ...
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Minoan Group upbeat on passing of new Greece investor law
Minoan Group updated the market on the passing of “long-awaited” legislation in Greece on Thursday, relating to inward investment into the country.
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Mythology lessons: 4 powerful Greek goddesses from Ancient Greece
Olympian gods were the most important figures in Greek mythology. These powerful goddesses were respected and feared by some other deities.
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Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months
Greece has decreased the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months.
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Steinmetz held in Greece after arrest at Athens airport
Israeli mining billionaire must remain in Greece following his conviction for his role in a land scam in Romania ...
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Russia to Return Pre-War Jewish Archives to Greece
The archives, which Nazi forces plundered in 1942, had been transferred to Moscow after the Red Army took Berlin.
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Omicron meaning: The new Covid variant’s Greek alphabet name explained and how to pronounce it
Covid variants are now all named after Greek letters, rather than the country they originated, which was the case earlier in the pandemic. But how does the naming system work, and how do you actually ...
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Greek Seamen Announce 48-hour Strike, No Ferries December 10-11
Ferries in Greece will remain docked for 48 hours from Friday, December 10, due to strike action announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Unveils Five Newly Transformed Galleries for Art of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Byzantine Empire
Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston, Unveils Five Newly Transformed Galleries For Art Of Ancient Greece, Rome And The Byzantine Empire ...
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Latest travel rules for Spain, France, Greece, Turkey and more during Omicron
Latest travel rules during the Omicron variant outbreak for countries including Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Cyprus and more including face masks and entry requirements ...
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COVID-19: Greeks who do not send children to school face jail
Athens cracks down on parents who refuse to send their children to school because of measures such as mask-wearing.
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Greek Artist Performs Under the Acropolis for Grammy Series
Greek singer George Perris performed his song “No Armor” under the beauty of the Acropolis as part of the Grammys’ new “Global Spin” series. The video of the performance, which was released on Tuesday, highlights not only the beauty of Perris’ moving song, but also the striking ancient monuments in the background. The Global Spin […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Where to Shop Online for Greek Gifts This Holiday Season
There are many ways to say “I love you” to those closest to you and as the holidays grow near, many people set out on a what seems like an impossible task: finding the perfect gift for their loved ones. If you are shopping for a Greek person, the good news is that you have a […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Seanergy Maritime Awarded ‘‘The Dry Cargo Company of the Year’’ at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2021
Seanergy Maritime Awarded ‘‘The Dry Cargo Company of the Year’’at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2021 December 9, 2021 - Glyfada, Greece - Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or ...
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Mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz arrested in Greece
The Israeli billionaire, who was convicted of minerals rights-related bribery in January by a Swiss court, remains in the country.
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Russia and Greece to promote Russian language learning
According to document, the study of Russian and Greek languages in educational institutions of the two states will be state-supported. The countries intend to conduct tests in the Russian language ...
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Diamond Magnate Steinmetz Detained In Greece
French-Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz has been detained in Athens on an international warrant, but was conditionally freed, a Greek judicial source said Thursday.
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Doctors in Russia monitor 177 people arriving from Omicron-risk countries
On November 26, the WHO designated the B.1.1.529 variant identified in South Africa as a "Variant of Concern" and assigned it the Greek letter Omicron
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Greek trade deficit up 52.8% in October
Greek trade deficit grew by 52.8% in October as the value of imports surpassed than of exports in the month, Hellenic Statistical Authority said on Wednesday. The value of imports totaled 5.869 billion euros in October, up 42.1% from the same month last year (excluding oil products imports grew 17.9%, while excluding oil products and […] The post Greek trade deficit up 52.8% in October appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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The Vasilicos, Santorini, Greece
An intimate clifftop hideaway that goes big on local flavours and thoughtful details.
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21-year-old Pakistani man arrested in Greece's Kalivia over public obscenity
A 21-year-old Pakistani man was arrested for alleged public obscenity as he was wandering half-naked around children on the streets of Greece's Kalivia, local media reported. Greek City Times reported ...
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Former Greece police chief Forsythe to be arraigned on DWI, other charges
GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC) — Former Greece Police Department Chief Drew Forsythe is scheduled to be arraigned in court Thursday on drunk driving and leaving the scene of crash charges. Monroe County ...
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My Five Favorite Meals with Celebrity Chef Cat Cora
From fresh lobster to cinnamon chicken stew to a GREEK feast, the Iron Chef shares the meals that have mattered the most to her.
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A GREEK-Cypriot town has footprints of 3000 years old trade centre
Excavations carried out by the New Swedish Cyprus Expedition in Hala Sultan Tekke near Larnaca, a GREEK Cypriot-administered city, reveal multiple ...
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Aegean Baltic Bank ups its game amid GREEK revival
Aegean Baltic Bank ups its game amid GREEK revival. Tsakos and Coustas-backed shipping lender is boosting the size and scope of its credit ...
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Cynthia Koh lands on Greek TV news for 'milk-your-curves' dress
Local actress Cynthia Koh has appeared on Greek TV news for her controversial 'milk-your-curves’ dress that she recently wore to the Asian Academy Creative Awards.Yesterday (Dec 8), ...
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Certificate of Post-Illness will be Valid for only 3 months in Greece
Greece will reduce the validity of coronavirus certificates from six to three months. The government submitted a proposal for the change on Thursday, explaining its decision with expert advice, ...
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GREECE lifts travel restrictions for Indian travellers: GVCW announces
According to the latest regulations, limited categories of visitors are now allowed to enter GREECE, including citizens of the EU & Schengen Area ...
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Russia ready to supply Turkey with 2nd batch of S-400 systems: Kremlin
Athens [Greece], December 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia is ready to supply Turkey, an "old friend of Greece", with the second batch of S-400 air defense systems, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with the Greek TV channel ANT1. "You know, your old friend Turkey, although it is a NATO member, has very developed relations, for example, militarily and technically with our country. We are planning bilateral pr
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Beauty Pageant for Camels in Saudi Arabia Marred by Botox Injections
Organizers of an annual beauty contest for camels in Saudi Arabia disqualified dozens of animals this week after they discovered their breeders had injected them with Botox, the state-run news agency reported. Breeders from around the world are competing in the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, hoping to win the grand prize of more than $66 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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