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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece attend joint press conference
Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece agreed on Saturday that the whole region needs to be included in the European Union (EU) and that the cooperation on joint projects can bring the region long-awaited prosperity and stability.
Nikos Androulakis Elected New Leader of Greece’s Center-Left
Member of European Parliament Nikos Androulakis won the elections held on Sunday in Greece to become the new leader of the center-left Movement for Change (KINAL). Andoulakis faced former Prime Minister George Papandreou in the second round of the elections and won by a wide margin. With more than 60 percent of the votes counted, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Androulakis beats Papandreou to lead Greece's centre-left KINAL party
ATHENS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - European parliament deputy Nikos Androulakis defeated former Prime Minister George Papandreou by a wide margin in a runoff election on Sunday to become the new leader of ...
EU Lawmaker Androulakis Elected Greek Socialist Leader
Nikos Androulakis, newly elected leader of the Movement for Change socialist party, makes statements, in Athens, Greece, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Androulakis, a member of the European Parliament, has ...
Greek Hospital Director Says COVID ICUs Not Saved for VIPs
ATHENS – Some Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in public hospitals are not being reserved for the privileged and politically connected in case they contract COVID-19, the director of that section at Athens Naval Hospital said. Vasilios Bekos spoke to …
Kidnapping Charges for Anti-Vaxxers Who “Arrested” Greek Principal
… by 11 anti-vaxxers in Greece who barged into a … Aiginio gymnasium, in Pieria, northern Greece, and later said they had … clarifying what he meant, reported Kathimerini. A reported 35 students in … . After some teachers in Greece’s schools were detained by …
The Presidential Guard: How Evzones Became a Potent Symbol of Greece
The long and honorable history of the Greek Presidential Guard (or Proedrikí Frourá in Greek) started on a day much like this, on December 12, 1868, in the newly established modern Greek state. This distinguished, battalion-sized military unit, dubbed Agema at the time, was established by a royal decree. The Greek Presidential Guard prides itself […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece to ask ECB to continue buying its bonds
Greece's central bank intends to make an appeal to the European Central Bank (ECB) for it to continue buying the country's bonds after the Pandemic emergency purchase program (PEPP) ends in ...
I'm an American who visited Greece for the first time. Here are 11 things that surprised me the most.
I recently traveled to the beautiful European country for the first time, and several things shocked me, like the amazing weather and ice-cold waters.
Cyprus-Greece maritime passenger link could possibly extend to also include Israel
… to reinstate the Cyprus-Greece maritime passenger link and … for tourism between Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Europe, according … connection between Cyprus and Greece through an open tender,” … of extending the Cyprus-Greece maritime connection with Israel …
Bertelsmann Foundation: Greece among the leaders in managing the coronavirus crisis
Greece is at the top … during the pandemic. ΔΗΜΟΦΙΛΕΙΣ ΕΙΔΗΣΕΙΣ ΤΩΡΑ "Greece has achieved top positions in … ;Resilience of Governance", Greece is ranked ninth among 29 … Germany, Ireland, Canada and Switzerland. Greece is followed by Finland, Austria …
The EU Holiday Cookbook Features Greek and Cypriot Recipes Online
… from the member nations, including Greece and Cyprus. With main courses … those sharing recipes, Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Alexandra …
Greek-French Singer George Perris Shares “Somewhere” from New PBS Special
… Story opening on December 10, Greek-French singer George Perris shared … George Perris: A Sunset in Greece, set to air on December … Temple of Aphaia on the Greek island of Aigina in the … to perform at the ancient Greek temple. The song Somewhere, composed …
Drug Company Officials Charged with Bribing Greek Doctors
… charges of bribing doctors in Greece to unlawfully prescribe medications. Sources … suspects, apprehended in Athens and Greece’s second-largest city of …
Research Finds Greece Leads the World With its Pandemic Response
Greece is leading the world in its response to Covid-19. A new study on crisis management and resilience during the pandemic published by the Bereslmann Foundation on Friday has ranked Greece amongst the top ten in multiple categories. The researchers analyzed 29 OECD and European Union countries response to the Covid-19 pandemic, paying specific attention to […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Should We Blame Ancient Greece for Today’s Search for Six-Pack Abs?
The cultural obsession with six-pack abdominal muscles shows no signs of abating. And if research into male body image is to be believed, it will likely only grow, thanks to social media. By Conor Heffernan Today, there’s an entire industry centered on obtaining – and maintaining – chiseled abs. They’re the subject of books and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Stephen Fry says returning Elgin Marbles to Greece would be a 'classy' gesture
The broadcaster and writer said the controversial display could be replaced with an artificial reality 'experience' ...
France confirms the acquisition of three FDI HN or Belharra-class frigates by Greece
Artist rendering of FDI HN or Belharra-class frigates for Hellenic Navy. (Picture source Naval Group) The acquisition of new frigates for the Hellenic Navy is a top priority for the Greek government, ...
Greece to make push for ECB to keep buying its bonds
The Greek central bank is planning an appeal for the country’s bonds to remain eligible for new European Central Bank purchases after March when the vast bond-buying scheme launched in response to the ...
The Greek word 'Pharamakia' does not refer to big pharma
Soon enough, I learn that, in fact, I have slaughtered a sacred cow without even knowing it. That’s the case with the subject of the Greek word pharamakia in Revelation 18:23. Does it connect in any ...
US extends military presence in Greece
The Souda Naval Base on the Greek island of Crete obtains a lot of American military. In October, Athens gave the US Pentagon admission to extra plac ...
Storms pound parts of Greece, kill one
The driver of a car that was swept away by floods in northern Greece was found dead on Sunday after heavy storms pounded parts of the country on Saturday, causing flooding, police said. The body of ...
Politics threatens to outshine pageantry as Israel stages Miss Universe contest
… activists. But the official Miss Greece organization quickly clarified that Plastira … Miss Greece is Sofia Arapogianni, who later posed for photos holding both Greek … diplomatic, business and cultural activity. Greece's Sofia Arapogianni performs …
Cypriot and Israeli officials discuss possible extension of Cyprus-Greece ferry link to Israel
Israel welcomes Cyprus' efforts to reinstate the Cyprus-Greece maritime passenger link and the possibility of extending the connection to Israel.According to a press release by the Deputy Ministry of ...
Steinmetz Held in Greece on Romanian Arrest Warrant
Diamond and mining billionaire Beny Steinmetz was detained in Greece after authorities in Romania issued a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested when his private jet landed at Athens Airport last ...
Turks in Greece await country’s compliance with EU court rulings
The Muslim Turkish minority in Greece expects the country's compliance with European court rulings, sources said Friday, which marked the Dec.
Greek Cypriot government’s autonomous steps intensify tension
On Friday, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) stated that the Greek Cypriot government’s one-sided decisions intensify conflict in the Ea ...
GREECE among the leaders in managing the coronavirus crisis ATHENS 9,84
GREECE is at the top of the ranking in the comparative study on crisis management and resilience in 29 OECD and European Union countries.
Ally Anxiety: US May Block Another French Naval Deal After Approving $9.4 Bln Sale to Greece
… geared toward the modernisation of Greece's Hellenic Navy (HN … Agency. Per the announcement, Greece is seeking to pay up … proposed sale will improve Greece’s capability to meet current … newly-approved US deal with Greece will torpedo France's …
Agreement on Cyprus should be based on two sides' cooperation: Tatar
There could be an agreement on the island with the cooperation of both sides – namely Turkish Cyprus and the GREEK Cypriot administration ...
Omicron to Become More Dominant than Delta “Within Days” in Europe
European leaders issued warnings on Friday that the Omicron variant will likely become the dominant strain of Covid-19 in less than a week. “We expect it to overtake Delta within days, not weeks,” First minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon told the Washington Post. The U.K. Health Security Agency has also sounded the alarm over the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Intense Storms Cause Flooding, Bridge Collapse in Western Greece
Greece is facing severe weather this weekend causing widespread flooding and serious infrastructure damage in the western parts of the country. The intense weather phenomena hit particularly hard Epirus and Thessaly, however, they also affected Etoloakarnania, Achaia and the Ionian islands. Rivers overflowed, flooding crops and cutting off roads, while some villages were evacuated for […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
More than 80 Feared Dead in Kentucky as Tornado Tears Through the U.S.
More than 80 people are feared dead after multiple tornadoes struck the United States on Friday night, tearing through Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. The tornadoes were the product of a weather system that was causing intense weather events across the country, including intense torrents of snowfall through out the Midwest and western Great […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Cyprus Signs Deal for More Offshore Drilling with ExxonMobil
Cyprus’s Energy Minister Natasa Pilides signed a deal to issue ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy for a second exploration license for offshore drilling. Pilides said that ExxonMobil plans to begin exploring Cyprus’s waters during the first half of 2022 to better assess its oil and gas deposits. The Energy Minister said that there are “sufficiently […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Don't Tell The French And The Italians – Their Wine Is GREEK
In a wide-ranging discussion on GREEK wines on the Ouzo Talk podcast, avid wine collector, Nick Andriotakis, alongside wine importer Con ...
Elmer Charles Henretta Obituary
Elmer Charles Henretta GREECE - Passed away December 5, 2021. He is predeceased by his wife Dr. Carol Bieck Henretta. Survived by his children Deb ...
France sells three frigates to GREECE, and tension between Paris and Washington increases
This is what the Greek Prime Minister himself announced.” France and GREECE, Macron's negotiations. The French President, Emmanuel Macron, had ...
Ann Jickess 1937-2021
Ann was a parishioner of St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church in Youngstown her entire life. Ann loved spending time with her family, friends and ...
'GREECE is the word,' says one British expat, referring to a surge in demand for'super ...
THE NUMBER OF BRITISH EXPATRIATES SEARCHING FOR PROPERTY IN GREECE HAS INCREASED, as people seek “affordable” housing. This website talked to a real ...
Stylianos Kyriakides: The Legendary Marathon Man Who Ran for Greece
Stylianos (Stelios) Kyriakides is a Greek legend for all Marathon runners, although he is best known for winning first place in the Boston Marathon in 1946. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Bringing Folk Music from Rhodes into the Modern Age
Nikos Tzellos, a young musician from Rhodes, has made it his mission to revive the folk music of his island for the modern era. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Twelve missing in Sicily as building collapses
... the southwestern Sicilian city famous for its GREEK temples. The explosion damaged at least another two buildings in the centre of town, ...
Gloria H. Patinos
After returning to the states the family lived in Westfield, NJ, where she became active in the GREEK Orthodox Church. In 1969 the family moved to ...
US frigate offer wont derail 'signed & final French deal
THE DEFENSE MINISTRIES OF FRANCE AND GREECE HAVE BOTH CONFIRMED THAT A COMPETING OFFER FROM THE US WILL HAVE NO IMPACT ON AN ALREADY 'SIGNED? AND ?FINAL? MULTIBILLION DEAL TO PURCHASE THREE FRENCH BELHARRA FRIGATES. France's armed forces ministry
Classical culture
Thomas County third graders traveled into the past through their annual study of Ancient GREECE at Cross Creek Elementary School.
‘Greece is the word’: British expat boom in demand for ‘super affordable’ property
THE NUMBER of British expats looking for property in Greece has boomed as people search for "affordable" homes. Express.co.uk spoke to a property expert to find out why "Greece is the word".
Orestiada: The illegal entry of 120 immigrants into GREEK territory was prevented ATHENS 9,84
The illegal trafficking of 120 immigrants from Turkey to Greece, through the river Evros, was prevented by GREEK police with the arrest of two ...
"Brake" in Houston put the GREEK Freak
Milwaukee will play the next two games away from home, starting on Sunday afternoon (19:00 GREEK time) with the "Knicks" in New York, while in the ...