The iconic Hilton Hotel in Athens, a masterpiece of mid-century modern architecture, will be renamed the “Conrad” and soon undergo extensive interior renovations. The change came after Hilton struck a deal with the Ionian Hotel Enterprises to bring luxury brands Hilton Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Residences and Waldorf Astoria Residences to Greece. They will […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $1.1 Million Flood Resiliency Project in Town of Greece, Monroe County
Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $1.1 million floodwall project to mitigate future flood damage in the town of Greece, Monroe County, as part the State’s Resiliency and Economic ...
CEO Spotlight: Simona Mancinelli, Managing Director of Premier Capital Hellas (Developmental Licencee for McDonald’s in Greece)
Premier Capital Hellas remains committed to its strategy and continues to invest in the Greek market despite the difficult times we are experiencing due to the financial and social impact of the ...
GREECE records 2nd highest daily Covid death toll with 130 fatalities
GREECE recorded its second highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic on Tuesday with 130 deaths, and 5736 new coronavirus cases.
New Insights into Ancient Greece's Planetary Motion Machine
… ,000-year-old shipwreck in Greece in 1900, the intricately geared …
Three Greek Anti-Vaxxers Jailed for Kidnapping School Principal
… . A court in the northern Greek town of Katerini detained the … members believing they are upholding Greece’s laws while violating them … groups have recently appeared in Greece’s second-largest city of …
Ancient Greek drug could cut COVID-19 deaths
An ancient Greek drug derived from the saffron … the world, including in Canada, Greece, South Africa, Spain and Brazil … used by physicians in ancient Greek, in the Byzantine period and …
The Greek Archaeologist who Helped Expose Steinhardt’s Stolen Antiquities
Greek archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis played a vital role in uncovering stolen antiquities in the collection of Michael Steinhardt ...
Stunning New Documentary Explores Underwater Lavrio Mines
A new documentary about the ancient Lavrio mines, which were so rich in minerals that their exploitation made possible the rise of Athens as a naval power, shows the labyrinth of underwater tunnels in their now-flooded shafts. Greek scuba divers Errico Kranidiotis and Stelios Stamatakis, who have pooled their efforts as part of their firm […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Athens Metro Stations Closed After Bomb Threat
All of the Athens Metro stations along two of the city’s busiest lines, the second and third, were closed on Tuesday afternoon after a bomb threat. The second and third lines, commonly referred to as the red and blue lines, run from Anthoupoli to Ellinko, and from Nikaia to Doukissis Plakentias and the Airport, respectively. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Coronavirus Deaths in Greece Tuesday Nearly Break Record
A total 130 people with the coronavirus passed away in Greece on Tuesday alone, which is the second highest number of people who have died with Covid-19 in Greece in one day since the beginning of the pandemic. The highest number of deaths recorded in Greece in one day was 134, which was on May […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Russia’s Orthodox Church Rules Out Union with Catholic Church
Russia’s Orthodox Church dismissed talk of union between Orthodox and Catholic Churches but it confirmed earlier in the week that a meeting between Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and Pope Francis is possible. Bishop Hilarion, the Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, said that the schism between Orthodoxy and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Alt.FM Varvitsiotis: Europe’s future is linked with the accession of Western Balkans to the European Union
“Europe’s future is closely linked with the accession of the Western Balkans to the European Union” stated Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis at the EU-Serbia Intergovernmental Conference that is held on Tuesday in Brussels. Varvitsiotis underlined that Greece always strongly supported the European prospect of the Western Balkans with initiatives and actions from the Thessaloniki […] The post Alt.FM Varvitsiotis: Europe’s future is linked with the accession of Western Balkans to the European Union appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece’s New Ellinikon Experience Park Opens for Christmas
The new Ellinikon Experience Park, at the former Athens airport, from December 20 will offer Athenians and travelers a chance to get away from the urban mayhem.
Greek gov’t plans additional support package against wave of price increases, FinMin says
The Greek government plans an additional package of measures to help households and enterprises deal with the wage of price increases, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Tuesday. In comments ...
GREECE Explains New Rules for Entering the Country With COVID-19 Recovery Certificates ...
Furthermore, the vaccination rates in GREECE are being implemented as 18.3 per cent of the population has received the third shot, whereas 67 per ...
Ancient Greek drug could save lives of COVID patients
An ancient Greek drug derived from the saffron plant could improve the treatment of people with severe COVID-19 and reduce COVID mortality rate by as much as 50%, according to a report published ...
Data on Sputnik V’s effectiveness against Omicron may be obtained next week
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
Vigilantes kidnap teacher during COVID checks at Greek school
Three people have been detained in Greece on suspicion of attacking and kidnapping a schoolteacher who was enforcing COVID-19 restrictions. Court authorities in the northern town of Katerini have ...
Slovak Telekom expands 5G roaming to Germany, Greece
Slovak Telekom has introduced 5G roaming services on the network of parent Deutsche Telekom in Germany, as well as sister company Cosmote in ...
15 days in Italy, Greece & Amsterdam Itinerary
Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old mainland on ...
Greek President Inaugurates Center for the Fight against Gender-Based Violence
ATHENS – The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou inagurated earlier on Tuesday the Center for the Fight against Gender-Based Violence of the Municipality of Athens underlining that it constitutes a great initiative that fully …
Snowfall recorded in parts of Greece
… 1,000 meters). also read Greek journalist Giorgos Tragas died of …
Greece and Cyprus combine fire-fighting expertise
Cyprus and Greece have joined forces in a “milestone” collaboration to use their scientific expertise in tackling forest fires. The Cyprus Institute (CyI), the National and Kapodistrian University of ...
Eyedrops That Could Replace Reading Glasses Now Available
VUITY eyedrops, an innovative new once-daily eye drop treatment that gives users sharp close-range vision for up to six hours, are now available through prescription at pharmacies across the country. The eyedrops, which became available on December 9, treat presbyopia, a vision condition that results in increasingly blurry vision for close-range objects. VUITY is the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
An Ancient Greek Astronomical Calculation Machine Reveals New Secrets
Scientists have a new understanding of the mysterious Antikythera mechanism that challenges assumptions about ancient technology ...
Poland MOF Posts Synthesized Text of DTA With GREECE in Polish, English
The Polish Ministry of Finance Dec. 9 posted online a synthesized text, in Polish and English, of the 1987 DTA with GREECE and the Multilateral ...
National Bank of GREECE (NBG) leads the transformation of the Greek banking sector
Today, NBG boasts the top position in GREECE with 2.4 million active digital users, accounting for roughly one third of the market. To deliver on our ...
Greek Scientist at U.S. Army Research Lab Advancing Artificial Intelligence
Greek mathematician Vasileios Maroulas has received recognition from the DOD for his work advancing artificial intelligence.
Eldorado Gold eyes further growth outside Greece
It has completed key growth projects at Canada's Lamaque and Turkey's Kışladağ gold mines and flagged upcoming news on Greek project.
Grand-Opening Ceremony of the 30th Hermes Expo is Well Attended by Prominent New Jersey Officials
The leading Greek-American business expo, Hermes Expo, took place in person on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the lovely Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ. The unique networking platform welcomed over 600 visitors from across the five-state area after going virtual last year due to COVID-19. In its 30th year, the Hermes Expo exceeded all […] The post Grand-Opening Ceremony of the 30th Hermes Expo is Well Attended by Prominent New Jersey Officials appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greek Solutions Party Censures Pakistan's Deputy Speaker Over Anti-India Remarks
Greek Solutions, has chastised Pakistan's deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Qasim Khan Suri, for pouring venom against India in the European nation.
TBI Bank expands its operations in the EU by entering Greece as a third main market of operation
Banking - TBI Bank, one of the most dynamic lenders in Eastern Europe, is entering the Greek market after obtaining approval from the Bank of Greece. This makes ...
Recipe: These Armagnac spiced pears will warm any holiday occasion
12 ounces GREEK yogurt. ¼ cup sugar. Seeds of one vanilla bean, or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. 3 tablespoons Armagnac. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. Sea salt.
Ambassador Pyatt's Remarks at Signing of US -Hellenic Coast Guard MOU
I want to thank Vice Admiral Poulin for making a special trip to GREECE for this occasion, and to all of our partners at the United States Coast ...
Greece accepted bonds worth 2.9 bln euros in debt swap offer
Greece accepted bonds worth 2.9 billion euros ($3.28 billion) in a debt exchange offer for outstanding government securities expiring in 2023 to 2042, its debt agency said on Tuesday.
Lone refugee children go from homelessness in Greece to new lives across Europe
Legislative changes in Greece and a relocation programme have helped hundreds of unaccompanied refugee children get off the streets.
Bread Lines Grow in Turkey as Inflation Rises
Bread lines spanned blocks in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday as inflation rises. Scores of Istanbulites have turned to the city’s subsidized bread program, Istanbul Halk Ekmek (which translates to “Public Bread”), in order to save money as the Turkish lira rapidly loses value. The Istanbul Halk Ekmek has an 8.8 oz baguette available for 1.25 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Jail Officer Who Helped Rescue Others Dead in Kentucky Tornadoes
Robert Daniel, a veteran corrections officer at the Graves County Jail, was found dead on Monday after helping guide people to safety during the tornadoes in Kentucky. Daniel was overseeing seven inmates working at a candle factory in Kentucky when an alarm warned of an approaching tornado. Daniel swiftly helped the inmates and other workers […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Real Face of Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus Recreated
Despite the many myths surrounding some Christmas figures, certain legendary figures are actually rooted in history, and Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, is one of them. Elected as Bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor, in the fourth century AD — before Christianity was even legalized in the Roman Empire — his life was […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Covid-19: Greece Updates Rule for Travelers Flying Domestic with a Recovery Certificate
Unvaccinated travelers in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to board domestic flights.
A GREEK alphabet crash course, one covid variant at a time
With coronavirus variants, the world is learning the GREEK alphabet, one grim letter at a time.
With coronavirus variants, the world is learning the Greek alphabet, one grim letter at a time
The emergence of omicron has launched a crash course.
Prominent Greek antivax journo & politician dies of Covid
[Preview] Giorgos Tragas, an outspoken opponent of Covid-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates, has died from the deadly virus. He was admitted to hospital on December 4 with acute breathing issues, and his condition then worsened. Read Full Article at RT.com
Say Cheers to Greece
This GREEK themed restaurant is one of the newest fine dining addresses on Park Street, Kolkata, Photo Credit: Olterra.
Isotope analyses unlock Iron Age secrets
Trade for metals, especially with seafaring people from the Levant, Aegean and GREEK mainland, influenced these indigenous communities with the ...
Helena Paparizou Is A GREEK Singer, Born And Raised In Sweden
She has collaborated with great artists of the international music scene as well as with very notable GREEK artists. Helena has won 43 awards: 3 Arion ...
Turkey rescues 20 irregular migrants pushed back by GREECE
After routine checks, all of the migrants were taken to the provincial migration authority. Turkey has repeatedly condemned GREECE'S illegal practice ...
Greek Basketball Federation Reached An Agreement With CSKA To Appoint Itoudis As Head Coach Of The National Team
The Greek Federation reached an agreement with CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis to head the national team. A source familiar with the situation informed Metaratings.ru about the same.